The Shadow meshes so well with Voodoo, Hypnotism, and Illusionism because that’s essentially his element. Just like how he looms over criminals as this larger than life figure, the faux-magic that his more memorable adversaries resort to also carries that mystique. Since The Shadow essentially oozes mystique, it’s just thematically appropriate, and not to mention aesthetically appealing.
Well that makes sense since Walter B Gibson was a magician. The art of sleight of hand and guaging the audiences attention are key skills in that field. Which makes Shadow feel ephereal. He's like Harry Houdini who read too much Dracula.
I was literally flipping through my copy of The Living Shadow while talking to someone about what makes these pulps so special. Then I got your notification. Well timed sir.
You know who I think would have made an excellent Lamont Cranston/Shadow would've been Jeremy Brett. If you've seen his role as Sherlock Holmes he can be incredibly subtle and charismatic as the facade Cranston and then switch to the incorruptible and theatrical Shadow without missing a beat.
This is so good it makes me want to rush out and order a trial ton of blue coal from my neighborhood blue coal dealer for some of that clean, warm, invigorating heat.
What you read something from another century, you have remember the context and time in which it was written and keep that in mind as you read. I had to do this when I read Zorro and the Tarzan books.
These are excellent. I'm not a comic guy, and kinda despise "super hero" schtick. But the Shadow has me all enthralled 'n sheeit. Definitely grabbin some novels when I can.
Okay, I got some of these. I can't say the crime drama is entirely my thing, but damn I really appreciate the tight writing. It's like not a word is wasted and it's very refreshing in a world of 800 page novels describing every piece of scenery and inner thought.
Hi Razor, I’m a bit late to the party, but I would point out that the French character Fantômas appeared in publication in 1911. I would argue that the despicable Fantômas checks all the boxes of a “supervillain”. Heck, a case can also be made for Jules Verne’s inimitable Captain Nemo (1869). Anyway, this may be a bit pedantic but I thought I’d throw that out their. You do yeoman’s work in all your endeavors.GFS!
Lord Razör. I would like thank you for doing the Shadowcast. You show great respect for this character and the way he has been written over 90 years ago. If Walter B. Gibson were alive today, he would thank you for your respect and praise to his greatest creation... The Shadow.
Another great episode of The Shadowcast, thank you very much. I actually read both The Voodoo Master and The Red Blot recently and both are solid stories. I agree that Bill Johnstone wasn't the best choice for The Shadow, but one character I think he played very well was Lt. Guthrie on The Line-Up. His "uncle like" voice made him sound like a sympathetic cop.
Funny how you talk about The Voodoo Master just as I'm about to start reading his final pulp appearance. It's been a while since I read Voodoo Master, but I remember the plot well. That ending was amazing. I can attest that these pulps are a quick read. I remember starting Red Blot about two hours before work and within just under an hour and a half, I was just about halfway done with the pulp and I'm not a very fast reader. They are just addictive; after a chapter, you want to do another one and the short chapter length gives you the confidence to do just one more. Another great episode. Well worth the wait.
Great podcast and thanks for the spoiler warning first wasn't sure if I should hold off watching this before I get to this book (trying to read the pulps in order almost finished with gangdom's doom) and after seeing I'm not anywhere close to this book (at least on wiki stories list) decided to watch but still glad I didn't get spoiled. Also will look into getting the chronology of the shadow when I have the chance
Razor, I really enjoy your content. I especially enjoy your Rageaholic Cinema. I am wondering if you ever intend to review any Westerns- maybe Clint Eastwood's or Bronson's?
Laid off listening to this till I finished reading the double novel this was in. Both are pretty good stories with fun twists. Talk about firsts, The Red Blot was the first pulp where Lamont Cranston and Commissioner Weston meet.
Except Cthulhu doesn’t talk or have a hero to oppose as far as I know. But I could be wrong and it’s a good question either way. Lovecraft’s influence is really one of a kind especially because he invented Arkham asylum and all Batman’s super villains share that connection too
You know this is biggie smallz...real name Tim Bigalow...crazy story. White rapper supposed to be dead shot in the drive by now he went under this name shadow cast been friends with Tupac also
The Shadow meshes so well with Voodoo, Hypnotism, and Illusionism because that’s essentially his element. Just like how he looms over criminals as this larger than life figure, the faux-magic that his more memorable adversaries resort to also carries that mystique. Since The Shadow essentially oozes mystique, it’s just thematically appropriate, and not to mention aesthetically appealing.
Well that makes sense since Walter B Gibson was a magician. The art of sleight of hand and guaging the audiences attention are key skills in that field. Which makes Shadow feel ephereal. He's like Harry Houdini who read too much Dracula.
Great stuff. I'm glad to hear a show dedicated to the pulps, particularly for The Shadow.
I was literally flipping through my copy of The Living Shadow while talking to someone about what makes these pulps so special. Then I got your notification. Well timed sir.
You know who I think would have made an excellent Lamont Cranston/Shadow would've been Jeremy Brett. If you've seen his role as Sherlock Holmes he can be incredibly subtle and charismatic as the facade Cranston and then switch to the incorruptible and theatrical Shadow without missing a beat.
This is so good it makes me want to rush out and order a trial ton of blue coal from my neighborhood blue coal dealer for some of that clean, warm, invigorating heat.
Red Blot has one of the best introductory scenes, pertaining to the clock in within the Shadow's sanctum
What you read something from another century, you have remember the context and time in which it was written and keep that in mind as you read. I had to do this when I read Zorro and the Tarzan books.
These are excellent. I'm not a comic guy, and kinda despise "super hero" schtick. But the Shadow has me all enthralled 'n sheeit. Definitely grabbin some novels when I can.
Yes! this is awesome. So need this right now and one of the best foils for the Shadow.
I think so far, with as much as I've listened to of the actual pulps, my favorite alias of the Shadow is Clifford Gage.
Glad you're feeling better.
Just found this and I’m loving it
This program inspired me to go out, find it, and buy it
It's now available on audible. It's a terrific read.
This was well worth the wait, The Voodoo Master was the First Pulp Reprint i ever read.
These are damned good, Razor ...
Love this audiobook on Audible.
This is one of my favorite Shadow stories, I've been trying to adapt it into a short film for a few years now.
FINALLY. I’ve needed my Shadow fix for months now, you sure know how to blue ball a guy Razor.
Excellent episode, agent. I hope you're all better now.
been rewatching these shadowcasts to destress from all the bs going on atm thanks again razor
This reminds me of Papa doc, who did the voodoo jack to take over.
Okay, I got some of these. I can't say the crime drama is entirely my thing, but damn I really appreciate the tight writing. It's like not a word is wasted and it's very refreshing in a world of 800 page novels describing every piece of scenery and inner thought.
Downloaded the radio show and slowly picking up the pulp reprints one at a time.
Great stuff to read and listen to before bed.
Bloody hell, Razor, you kept this one quiet
Great video.
Hi Razor, I’m a bit late to the party, but I would point out that the French character Fantômas appeared in publication in 1911. I would argue that the despicable Fantômas checks all the boxes of a “supervillain”. Heck, a case can also be made for Jules Verne’s inimitable Captain Nemo (1869). Anyway, this may be a bit pedantic but I thought I’d throw that out their. You do yeoman’s work in all your endeavors.GFS!
Lord Razör. I would like thank you for doing the Shadowcast. You show great respect for this character and the way he has been written over 90 years ago. If Walter B. Gibson were alive today, he would thank you for your respect and praise to his greatest creation... The Shadow.
Another great episode of The Shadowcast, thank you very much. I actually read both The Voodoo Master and The Red Blot recently and both are solid stories.
I agree that Bill Johnstone wasn't the best choice for The Shadow, but one character I think he played very well was Lt. Guthrie on The Line-Up. His "uncle like" voice made him sound like a sympathetic cop.
Dang it Razorfist I was having fun playing Breath Of Fire but now you're making me want to read one of my Shadow pulps
Funny how you talk about The Voodoo Master just as I'm about to start reading his final pulp appearance.
It's been a while since I read Voodoo Master, but I remember the plot well. That ending was amazing.
I can attest that these pulps are a quick read. I remember starting Red Blot about two hours before work and within just under an hour and a half, I was just about halfway done with the pulp and I'm not a very fast reader. They are just addictive; after a chapter, you want to do another one and the short chapter length gives you the confidence to do just one more.
Another great episode. Well worth the wait.
Great podcast and thanks for the spoiler warning first wasn't sure if I should hold off watching this before I get to this book (trying to read the pulps in order almost finished with gangdom's doom) and after seeing I'm not anywhere close to this book (at least on wiki stories list) decided to watch but still glad I didn't get spoiled.
Also will look into getting the chronology of the shadow when I have the chance
Razor, I really enjoy your content. I especially enjoy your Rageaholic Cinema. I am wondering if you ever intend to review any Westerns- maybe Clint Eastwood's or Bronson's?
Laid off listening to this till I finished reading the double novel this was in. Both are pretty good stories with fun twists.
Talk about firsts, The Red Blot was the first pulp where Lamont Cranston and Commissioner Weston meet.
Time to plunk my ass down and enjoy some Shadowy goodness.
Amazon did a dramatized reading of this one, and its quite good.
Great episode! Always glad to listen to these over a glass of bourbon and sitting on an armchair across the room from a pitch-dark window.
Would Carl Peterson from the early Bulldog Drummond novels count as a supervillain?
It is possible that the movie "Apocalypse Now" was influenced by this story...
Wouldn't Cthulu count as a supervillain?
Except Cthulhu doesn’t talk or have a hero to oppose as far as I know. But I could be wrong and it’s a good question either way. Lovecraft’s influence is really one of a kind especially because he invented Arkham asylum and all Batman’s super villains share that connection too
You know this is biggie smallz...real name Tim Bigalow...crazy story. White rapper supposed to be dead shot in the drive by now he went under this name shadow cast been friends with Tupac also