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Episode 134. Material World: They Live (1988)
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74 min
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Nov 26, 2024
In this episode Andrea and Alex deep-dive into John Carpenter’s cult-classic exploring the ways that materialism, Marxism, and maximalism have driven us to the edge of consumption. Check out our Class of 2024 merch! Artwork by the incredible Candice Purwin. REQUIRED READING They Live. Dir. John Carpenter, 1988. EXTRA CREDIT “Eight O’Clock in the Morning.” […]
74 min
Episode 133. Missionary Position: The Conjuring (2013)
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64 min
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Oct 30, 2024
James Wan’s blockbuster horror offering The Conjuring thrilled audiences and created a cinematic universe but for Andrea and Alex it left an icky feeling that has nothing to do with demonic possession. By investigating the politics, means and ideology behind the film, they’ll uncover the true villains behind this narrative. Check out our Class of 2024 […]
64 min
Episode 132. Mother May I?: Suspiria (2018) with Stacie Ponder
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101 min
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Sep 19, 2024
For this very special back-to-school episode, Andrea and Alex are joined by the one and only Stacie Ponder to dig into the depths of Luca Guadagnino’s remake of Dario Argento’s classic. From the dance of politics to the dance of sexuality, there’s more under the floorboards of the Markos Dance Academy than meets the eye. […]
101 min
Episode 131. Clever Girl: Island of Lost Souls (1932) and Jurassic Park (1993)
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88 min
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Jul 30, 2024
Pack your bags and leave your conception of the social fabric that binds us behind because we’re going to two private islands in this episode! From the darkness of Dr. Moreau’s experiments to John Hammond’s capitalist enterprise, these journeys into the human desire for control rarely end well for anyone involved. REQUIRED READING Island […]
88 min
Episode 130. Nature Calls: Eden Lake (2008) and Backcountry (2014)
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90 min
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Jun 25, 2024
Pack your bags and your partner because this episode leaves the comforts of civilized society far behind. In this episode we unpack the need for serenity, the heritage of toxic masculinity, and why a bear might actually make a great boyfriend. REQUIRED READING Eden Lake. Dir. James Watkins, 2008. Backcountry. Dir. Adam MacDonald, 2014. […]
90 min
Episode 129. Bad Trip: Angel Heart (1987) and Jacob’s Ladder (1990)
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97 min
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May 29, 2024
Whether you’re ascending or descending, spiritual journeys through the afterlife are never easy. In this episode, Andrea and Alex tackle two films that share some overlapping tendencies but deviate in unexpected ways. REQUIRED READING Angel Heart. Dir. Alan Parker, 1987. Jacob’s Ladder. Dir Adrian Lyne, 1990. EXTRA CREDIT Satanic Feminism: Per Faxneld’s book about […]
97 min
Episode 128. The Feral Feminine: Cat People (1942)
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57 min
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Apr 29, 2024
Coming to you live from Salem Horror Fest, Andrea and Alex prowl the darkest corners of RKO’s cult classic Cat People. From the themes of immigration and assimilation to the parallels of sex and power, we uncover how Jacques Tourneur and Val Lewton’s dark vision of 1940s America remains a prescient warning. REQUIRED READING Cat People. […]
57 min
Episode 127. In Plain Sight: Manhunter (1986)
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101 min
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Mar 23, 2024
In this episode, Andrea and Alex investigate how multiple characters are perceived and perceive Michael Mann’s entry into the Hannibal Lec(k)tor cinematic universe. From cops to killers and the humanity in between, these cuts go deep. REQUIRED READING Manhunter. Dir. Michael Mann, 1986. EXTRA CREDIT How Thomas Harris defined a genre and created […]
101 min
See you at SALEM HORROR FEST 2024!
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18 min
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Mar 18, 2024
We’re packing our bags to hop onto our broomsticks for our annual trip to SALEM HORROR FEST 2024 – and you’re invited!Listen in for important info, dates, and highlights! Buy your tickets here! LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As”
18 min
Episode 126. Bad Habits: The Devils (1971)
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98 min
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Feb 29, 2024
From the depths of Warner Bros archives, Ken Russell’s infamous film The Devils has been resurrected (ish) once more! Andrea and Alex take this opportunity to dive into the politics, contractions, and naughtiness present within one of the most controversial cult films ever made. REQUIRED READING The Devils. Dir. Ken Russell, 1971. […]
98 min
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