“God saved me for something.”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I kick off the new year with a movie that many have passed over for one reason or another, as I look at Immaculate (2024). So grab your rosary, make sure you learn how to slaughter a chicken, and a look behind anything hanging on the wall. Just remember, sometimes a miracle isn’t all that miraculous.

“You create something to fear.”

On this year end episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I head to Italy to cover The First Omen (2024). So brush up on your Italian, get ready for the club, and watch your drink. Just remember, be careful who you trust.

“Don’t quite know everything, do you.”

On this Christmas episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I look back at one of my all-time favor Christmas specials, as I celebrate its 50th Anniversary of  ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974). So grab your tools, mail those letters to Santa, and make sure your stockings are hung with care. Just remember, even a miracle needs a hand.

“Or a water pistol that shoots jelly?”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I look back on a Christmas classic from 60 years ago, as I cover Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964). So grab your dental tools, make sure the dogs are hooked up to the sled, and be on the look out for silver & gold. Just remember, around here, we are all misfit toys.

“Thank you, nurse!”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I head to the depth of the ocean alone as I look back at Destination Inner Space (1966). So grab your spear gun, make sure you have all your shots, and don’t leave the hatch open. But remember, we only have so much air down here.

“Please take it seriously though and be respectful.”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, I head back into the days of COVID, as I talk about 2020’s Host. So, light your candle, hop on Zoom, and make sure your phone is charged up. Just remember, mask up….for safety.

“It’s one of those days I wish I was dead. And stayed dead.”

On this Halloween episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my daughter (Haley Jaconetti) and I join forces to explore The Halloween That Almost Wasn’t (1979). So, send out the invites, make sure you have your popcorn, and get your list of demands ready. Just remember, when we are done, we are going disco dancing.

“Don’t any of your street-demons have real grown-up names?”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head back to Ol’ Detroit as we discuss the modern day classic The Crow (1994). So grab your guitar, make sure your have your three nails, and no onions on the hot dog. Just remember….buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.

— Mother is the name for God on the lips and hearts of all children —

“It is impossible. But I, Lucas, will do it.”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head into the Amazon in search of the Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954). So put on your aqualung, prep your speargun, and drop the rotenone, Just remember, we didn’t come here to fight monsters.

Note: Yes, I know it was filmed in Florida. I got it wrong. Sorry

“I like griping.”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic Alien (1979).  So grab your cat carrier, make sure to eat your cornbread, and count your shares. Just remember to find your lucky star.

“It’s them damn enchiladas!”

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head back to camp, as we tackle the polarizing 80’s slasher Friday the 13th: Part V – A New Beginning (1985). So call everyone for breakfast, unpack your handmade masks, and don’t get anything on the freshly washed sheets. Just remember, be careful who you offer a chocolate bar to.