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10 years ago on August 15th, 2016, we began our journey building a playlist of films with cliffhanger, downbeat, and upsetting endings with the caveat of discovering a silver lining for each and every one. In our anniversary special, we’re looking back at the podcast’s journey to make it to this incredible milestone, revisiting some unforgettable moments, and celebrating everything in our show’s legacy. Thank you so much for all of your support over the past decade. We look forward to many more years of covering some of cinema’s bleakest endings. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the YouTube video here.

THE SILVER LININGS PLAYLIST'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL IS OUT NOW!

LATEST EPISODE

Episode 228: The Return of the Living Dead (1985) (with James Stacey)

August 17th 2026
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We have just one question for you: do you wanna party? If so, then you’re in for a treat because this week on the show we’re getting down and dirty with maybe the most punk rock version of all zombie flicks with 1985’s The Return of the Living Dead. A kick-ass soundtrack, fun characters, and outrageous special effects have cemented this one as a classic, and it’s still engaging over 40 years later. So join us in the cemetery as we tear into the movie, plus our thoughts on the upcoming Street Fighter reboot, Dave Mustaine’s only good lyric, one of the funniest movie titles of all time, and so much more with returning guest James Stacey.

The Return of the Living Dead (1985) stars James Karen, Thom Mathews, Don Calfa, Clu Gulager, Beverly Randolph, and Miguel A. Nunez. Directed by Dan O’Bannon.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE PATREON THIS WEEK

Silver Linings Watchalong: Harry and the Hendersons (Live Syncable Commentary)

This commentary was a long time coming. For years now, special guest Priscilla Hendry has recommended Harry and the Hendersons as her pick-me-up for almost every episode she’s joined us for, so what better movie to cover for our next Watchalong? Does it actually live up to the hype as much as Priscilla sold it? Tune in to find out. Plus, you’ll hear some great moments and (at least hear) a damn fine movie about found family…and maybe something more. Make America Droop Again.

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