Welcome to a mid-month Movie Monday feedback episode.

I share my thoughts on the Richard Donner cut of Superman 2 and Superman 2025, James Gunn’s latest attempt to revive the franchise.

I have calls from Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist presents… (podcast), James Knight and Tyranner of the Southwest London Sofa Gang, and Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast).

Find the Movie Monday Letterboxd list here https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/

The movie for October will be 1987’s Monster Squad, directed by Fred Dekker. The episode will air on the 27th, so please send your submissions by the 25th if you’d like to be included in the show.

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I’m also very pleased to announce the launch of a new podcast I’m involved with, entitled With Wife and I. My wife, Isla, suggested we take turns to choose a movie to watch together, then share our thoughts with anyone who cares to listen. Here’s our very first episode, where we pit Bram Stoker’s Dracula against Renfield https://open.spotify.com/episode/29HMVF3BBpClDiAwzczghP?si=ts3ULH8uRgy3rfLXFOyRxw

This episode features the welcome return of Barney Dicker from Loco Ludus, who talks about Luke Gearing’s Swyvers, Guards of Traitor’s Toll from Grey For Now Games and Cyberpunk Red: Combat Zone from Monster Fight Club, some great feedback from Joe Richter of Hindsightless.

I share my thoughts on Kpop Demon Hunters directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

Also featuring…

Bite the Bullet by Jason Hobbs https://hobbs665.itch.io/bite-the-bullet

Listen to Jason talking about the game here https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SeWLJEzZhDR7WX050KgOc?si=o_kTOr9TTbeoYKH1tK40KQ

Find Emiel Boven’s DURF Expanded Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emielboven/durf?ref=profile_created&category_id=34

Watch the Appx. N Jam Awards hosted by Lex Mandrake at Jorphdan Jocular Junction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8M8k-UZ8w0&t

Find all the submissions here https://itch.io/jam/appx-n-jam

Gavin Norman’s Dolmenwood from Necrotic Gnome

The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/

The movie for September is Richard Donner’s 1978 film, Superman, and its 1980 sequel. The episode will air on September 29th, so please send your submissions by the 27th if you’d like to be included in the show.

“It’s August” and “Warning” by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere

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Welcome to Movie Monday. This month we watched Richard Donner’s Superman from 1978, starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and Marlon Brando, with an unforgettable score by John Williams. I also watched the sequel Superman 2 from 1980 directed by Richard Lester.

This episode features contributions from:

(in order of appearance)

Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast)

Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk

BJ Boyd of The Arcane Alienist (podcast)

MW Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis (podcast)

Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast, blog)

Find the Movie Monday Letterboxd list here https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/

The movie for October will be 1987’s Monster Squad directed by Fred Dekker. The episode will air on 27th, so please send your submissions by the 25th if you’d like to be included in the show.

“Warning” by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere

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Welcome to the 300th episode of Keep Off The Borderlands. I respond to some more Mad Max feedback from Goblin’s Henchman and Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast before speaking to a special guest.

Honourable mentions: Shadow Chaser by Simon Tudhope, Making a Tabletop RPG for Your Particular Kid by Steph Campbell, Star Gems by Leslie Arambula, First Fable by Matthew McFarlane, Sandbox Generator by Atelier Clandestin, Magical Kitties Save the Day from Atlas Games, Mausritter by Isaac Williams, Perils & Princesses by Ryan Lynch, Kpop Demon Hunters directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

Check out TTRPGkids here https://www.ttrpgkids.com

The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/

The movie for September is Richard Donner’s 1978 film, Superman, and its 1980 sequel. The episode will air on September 29th, so please send your submissions by the 27th if you’d like to be included in the show.

"It’s August” and “Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere

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Welcome to Keep Off The Borderlands. I kick things off with errata before listening to some more Mad Max messages from MW Lewis of The Worlds of MW Lewis, Joe Richter of Hindsightless, and Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast.

Jason recommends a great podcast called Weird Studies. Find out more here https://www.weirdstudies.com

I share some brief spoiler-free thoughts on George Miller’s 2024 film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga before concluding with my failed attempt at #RPGaDAY2025.

The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/

The movie for September is Richard Donner’s 1978 film, Superman, and its 1980 sequel. The episode will air on September 29th, so please send your submissions by the 27th if you’d like to be included in the show.

"It’s August” and “Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere

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Welcome to the Movie Monday Mad Max special. I watched Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior from 1981, but thanks to some very generous contributors, we take a look at director George Miller’s Mad Max franchise.

This episode features contributions from:

(in order of appearance)

Goblin’s Henchman (podcast & blog) & the Umber Bulk

Joe Richter of Hindsighless (podcast)

Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (podcast, blog)

Find Ten Earth Shattering Blows here https://tenearthshatteringblows.com/archives/comic/1x01

The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/

The movie for September is Richard Donner’s 1978 film, Superman, and its 1980 sequel. The episode will air on September 29th, so please send your submissions by the 27th if you’d like to be included in the show.

"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere

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So, we’re still stuck in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth with this feedback episode. Featuring calls from Joe Richter of Hindsighless, Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Goblin’s Henchman, and Joe of Dekohedron RPG Podcast.

August is not only #RPGaDAY2025, it’s also Movie Monday’s Mad Max month, and I recommend those unfamiliar with the franchise watch Mad Max 2 aka The Road Warrior from 1981. Please take a look below for details on how to contact the show. That episode will air on August 25th, so please send your submissions by the 23rd if you’d like to be included in the show.

"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere

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Welcome to the #RPGaDAY2025 recap. Here are the first 10 prompts for August 2025.

#RPGaDAY

Material mentioned:

Electric Bastionland by Chris McDowall, Random Realities and Everspark by Cezar Capacle, Into the Cess & Citadel by Alex Coggan & Charlie Ferguson Avery, The Weird from Monte Cook Games, Cairn 2e by Yochai Gal, Plot Unfolding Machine by Jeansen Vaars, OZ by Andrew Kolb, The Gardens of Ynn by Emmy ‘Cavegirl’ Allen, Throne of Avarice by Brian Yaksha, Vaesen Mythic Britain & Ireland by Graeme Davis.

The Movie Monday Letterboxd list https://letterboxd.com/the39thman/list/movie-monday-1/

August will be Mad Max month, and I recommend those unfamiliar with the franchise watch Mad Max 2 aka The Road Warrior from 1981. Please take a look below for details on how to contact the show. The episode will air on August 25th, so please send your submissions by the 23rd if you’d like to be included in the show.

"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere

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