Episodes
This week's podcast gets theological over the new A24 hit "Heretic." We talk about Hugh Grant's deadly charm, the movie's labyrinth of mystery, the weirdest things we did in the name of religion, and of course, Jar Jar Binks. Listen now.
Published 12/04/24
We are wrapping up Ti West's X film series with "MaXXXine," and it may be our favorite of the trilogy. We talk about how much Mia Goth rules, West's previous movies "X" and "Pearl," and why this throwback mix of '80s Hollywood sleaze, slashers and Giallo had us rooting for Maxine. Listen now.
Published 11/27/24
We're cutting the brakes and watching a previously unknown (to us) thriller from 1994, "Mother's Boys." We talk about how great Jamie Lee Curtis is in a villain role and the movie's mix of art and trash. Listen now.
Published 11/20/24
This week, we're carrying on with 1994's "The Crow." We talk about Brandon Lee's iconic performance, remember Tony Todd, marvel at the movie's visuals and soundtrack, and talk about VHS trailers. Listen now.
Published 11/13/24
This week, we're going out to the ballpark to talk about the 1996 thriller "The Fan." We talk about Tony Scott, Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, San Francisco, our love for the Giants and more. Listen now.
Published 11/06/24
This week, we're celebrating Halloween with ... a Halloween movie. We examine the 1981 sequel and why we think it holds its own next to the original classic. Listen now.
Published 10/30/24
This week, we're on a Stephen King trip and checking out the new adaptation of "Salem's Lot" along with the 1987 "A Return to Salem's Lot." We get into how the new one left us cold, and how the '80s sequel (in name only) to the original mini-series, written and directed by Larry Cohen, makes up for a lack of source material with fun vampire-killing action. Listen now.
Published 10/23/24
We're deep into horror movie month, and this week we are catching up with 2022's "Smile." We get into how this horror hit scared us and what we want to see in the sequel. Listen now.
Published 10/16/24
This week, we're taking in the new body-horror film "The Substance." We talk about Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Hollywood and how this movie grossed us out in the best ways. Listen now.
Published 10/09/24
We're getting ready for October by spending time with 1993's "Addams Family Values." We talk about the movie's perfect cast, perfect comedy and truly awful end credits song. Listen now.
Published 10/02/24
We're going to Camp Hope this week with the boys from 1995's "Heavyweights." We talk all about how this nostalgic and still hilarious Disney movie, co-written by Judd Apatow and starring a truly unhinged Ben Stiller, captures the feeling of having the best damn summer of your life. Listen now.
Published 09/25/24
We spent the weekend with Jason Voorhees and the 2009 reboot of "Friday the 13th," and we loved it! We talk about 2000s horror remakes, and how this movie embraced the F13 franchise's sex and gore for a fun flick that's better than you expect. Listen now.
Published 09/18/24
This week, we're talking about one of our favorite topics while we get through 2010's "Remember Me." We get into Robert Pattinson, Pierce Brosnan, 2001 vibes and what very specific thing about this movie got us to watch it. Listen now
Published 09/11/24
This week, we're dancing along with 2024's ballerina vampire classic "Abigail." We about Dan Stevens (again), Kathryn Newton and the rest of the cool cast and get into the movie's bloody fun. Listen now.
Published 09/04/24
This week, we hit the Alps with the new horror movie "Cuckoo." We talk about the cool performances from Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens, and why this movie from German writer-director Tilman Singer was not what we expected. Listen now.
Published 08/28/24
This week, we celebrate Gena Rowlands and 1980's "Gloria." We talk about Rowlands' incredible performance and how she and husband, writer-director John Cassavetes made one of the coolest New York mob movies ever. Listen now.
Published 08/21/24
This week, we're headed to Florida to talk about 1978's "The Amazing Mr. No Legs." We get into how Ricou Browning, the man inside the Creature from the Black Lagoon, came to direct this exploitation crime drama, and how the movie's cool cast and extended car chase make it a must-watch. Listen now.
Published 08/14/24
This week, we crack the code of "Longlegs." We talk about writer/director Osgood Perkins, Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe and how this dark horror film became a hit. Listen now.
Published 08/07/24
This week, we're sitting at the table with "Oddity." We talk about how this creepy new Irish indie movie is making its mark on a big summer for horror, and why it may go down as the greatest in the rare wooden man subgenre. Listen now, spoilers incoming.
Published 07/31/24
This week, we're hacking into 1983's "WarGames." We talk about Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, the Cold War, computers, and how we butter our corn. Listen now.
Published 07/24/24
This week, we're playing games with 1984's "Cloak & Dagger." We talk about the late Dabney Coleman, Henry Thomas, Atari and beautiful San Antonio, Texas. Listen now.
Published 07/17/24
This week, we wrap up our David Caruso movie marathon with the 1995 neo-noir thriller "Kiss of Death." We talk about Caruso, Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson, and how this underseen gangster flick feels like "The Sopranos." Listen now.
Published 07/10/24
This week, we finally live out our fantasy of watching 1995's "Jade." We talk about William Friedkin, David Caruso, Linda Fiorentino, erotic thrillers of the '90s and more. Listen now.
Published 07/03/24
This week, our skin is crawling as we talk about 1990's "Arachnophobia." We revisit the spider-centric "thrill-omedy" and cover Jeff Daniels, John Goodman, and the art of family-friendly horror. Listen now.
Published 06/26/24