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Episode 46. Don’t You Forget About Me: 2016 Year in Review
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Jan 18, 2017
What were our favourite movies of 2016? What are your FAQs? And most importantly – is Alex or Andrea the better friend?? EXTRA CREDIT In Praise of Paul Feig’s Beautiful Male Idiot – Sam Adams article on Paul Feig’s cinematic trope. Emily Shoichet, Tattoo Artist – Follow the amazing artist and friend of the Faculty through […]
Episode 45. Monsters Ball: Gremlins (1984)
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63 min
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Dec 23, 2016
‘Tis the season to be scary! Andrea and Alex unpack all the rules that come with Gizmo and the Mogwai and what they mean to small-town America at Christmastime. Don’t get your values wet or feed them after midnight! REQUIRED READING Gremlins. Dir. Joe Dante, 1984. Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Dir Joe Dante, 1990. […]
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Paste Magazine – December 15, 2016
Dec 15, 2016
“Andrea Subissati and Alexandra West are indefatigable thinkers when it comes to horror films, and their Faculty of Horror podcast is appropriately never without some sort of brain-melting insight into an otherwise pulpy genre.” Full article here
Episode 44. If I Could Turn Back Time: The Night of the Hunter (1955) and The Innocents (1961)
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78 min
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Nov 29, 2016
Andrea and Alex examine two cult classic films which explore the notions of time, childhood and misplaced nostalgia. Both films explore history’s dark secrets and the frailty of humanity but do either of them offer a truly happy ending? REQUIRED READING The Night of the Hunter. Dir. Charles Laughton, 1955. The Innocents. Dir. Jack Clayton, […]
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Episode 43. Compendium of Fear: Creepshow (1982) and Trick ‘r Treat (2007)
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Oct 21, 2016
The possibilities are endless when it comes to a good scare. The horror anthology is a rarity in the genre but when executed successfully they are beloved. Andrea and Alex do a deep dive into two infamous cult classics which deal in a variety of stories taking place around everyone’s favourite holiday. REQUIRED READING Creepshow. […]
Andrea’s 31 Days of Halloween Horror
Sep 29, 2016
You survived the first 16 days of Alex’s picks, huh? Well, turn off your devices, dim the lights and brace yourself for the last 2 weeks of October! October 16: Night of the Living Dead (1968). Seriously, is there ever a bad time to return to this classic? Personally, I get hit with something new every […]
Alex’s 31 Days of Halloween Horror
Sep 28, 2016
Hi gang! I’ll be kicking off the list taking the first 16 days of October with a curated day-by-day breakdown and Andrea will follow up with her list for the second half of the month shortly. My list is focused on horror films that veer more towards fun and that evoke an autumnal sense of […]
Review: Martyrs (2015)
Sep 21, 2016
Starring Bailey Noble, Troian Bellisario and Kate Burton Directed by Kevin and Michael Goetz Written by Mark L. Smith Anchor Bay Films Admittedly, it’s tough to approach a remake of a film like Martyrs with an open mind. The announcement of Kevin and Michael Goetz’ remake met with some serious fan backlash online, and rightfully […]
Episode 42. French Kiss: Calvaire (2004) and Martyrs (2008)
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Sep 21, 2016
Diving into the depths of France and Belgium, Alex and Andrea examine the politics and borders of New French Extremity. Confronting the complex historical narrative that France has created for itself, all is not as it appears as these films bring the repressed to light. REQUIRED READING Calvaire. Dir Fabrice Du Welz, 2004. Martyrs. Dir […]
Episode 41. Ghost Girls: Ghostbusters (2016)
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55 min
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Aug 14, 2016
After some spectacular “pre-lash” (preemptive backlash) from the online community, Paul Feig’s all-women Ghostbusters has finally hit the screens. Alex and Andrea take a break from their summer sabbaticals to reflect on their love of the original films, what this reboot means to them in terms of representation and why safety lights are for dudes. REQUIRED READING […]
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