Best Brian Cottington Podcasts (2025)

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The Secret of the Duuudes! - Episode 1: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Review 1:21:19

6d ago1:21:19

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While we're away on a brief break for Nathan's wedding, we thought we'd bless all of you non-Patreon members with a gift. Here's the first episode we released in our bonus mini-series The Secret of the Duuudes, where every episode we're discussing a new property in the TMNT pantheon. If you like what you hear, sign up for the Patreon today. It's on…

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Maximum Overdrive (1986) is Why Stephen King will NEVER Direct another Movie! 1:30:56

7d ago1:30:56

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The master of horror himself, Stephen King, steps behind the camera in 1986’s “Maximum Overdrive.” A movie where the only thing that is frightening is the behind the scenes terror caused by an unhinged writer/director amidst one of their worst bouts of substance abuse. Master of Horror he may be, but King’s tale of sentient electronics and trucks (…

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Carrie (1976): The Teenage Hellscape That is High School 1:54:02

16d ago1:54:02

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This week we are kicking off Stephen King month with his very first novel and his very first film adaptation! 1976’s Carrie directed by Brian DePalma and starring Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie. And back with us again is our good friend and collaborator, Anastasia Elfman! For those of us who were bullied in high school, Carrie hits home illustrating…

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Episode 200: Back to the Future Part II 2:00:00

20d ago2:00:00

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Holy crap, we did it – we made it to 200 episodes! And it only took us 9 years. Anyway, to celebrate, we’re keeping that 2 theme going with the classic Back to the Future Part II. Did the actual 2015 live up to the idea of the future portrayed in the movie? Not even close, but what a fun time this one is. So grab your hoverboard & self-lacing sneak…

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Episode 199: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (with Jennie Lee) 1:32:23

27d ago1:32:23

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We’re back in the Wizarding World yet again talking about a truly dreadful one this time. What good is a universe of wizards and fantastic beasts if everything is drained of color and everyone is miserable? If you were planning to escape the real world for two hours while watching Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, you’ll be sadly disappo…

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The Quick and the Dead Is A Sam Raimi GUNSLINGER Masterpiece 1:41:57

30d ago1:41:57

1:41:57

Did you know Sam Raimi, visionary Director behind The Evil Dead and the Spiderman Trilogy one time made a western? Not only that but its absolutely amazing! This week we are heading to the old west to review 1995's The Quick and the Dead. A gunslinger revenge film with one of the deepest rosters of amazing actors. From complete unknowns like Russel…

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Episode 198: Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning (with Brad Anderson of Not a Bomb Podcast) 1:47:30

1M ago1:47:30

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Ooh, baby! We’re about to cross the 200-episode milestone of our show, and we have yet to cover a proper Friday the 13th movie. So we figured why not get one in at the last minute? Or at least the one where it’s not even Jason but an imposter. That’s right: if you’ve managed to avoid this spoiler for 40 years, Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginnin…

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Monkeybone (2001) is Beautiful Nightmare Fuel | Brendan Fraser’s Bizarre Forgotten Classic 2:26:02

1M ago2:26:02

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What happens when Henry Selick, the Director of a Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, and James and The Giant Peach decides to create a live action film? You get the insanity that is Monkeybone. This dark fantasy/gross out comedy stars Brendan Fraser, Bridgette Fonda, the voice of John Tutoro, and zombie Chris Kattan and when it released in 2001,…

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Episode 197: Trap (with Ashley McGlothren of Southern Haunts) 2:05:41

1M ago2:05:41

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Trap is truly one of those love-it-or-hate-it movies. Does it make sense? Absolutely not. Is it a hell of a fun ride? We think so – well, most of us. Can Cooper Trap get out of this sting operation masquerading as a pop concert? Hartnett is back and we couldn’t be happier seeing him in this wild film from the great M. Night Shyamalan. So grab your …

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Leprechaun in the Hood (2000) An Offensive Train Wreck or Awesomely Bad Parody Film? 1:17:19

1M ago1:17:19

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It's St. Patrick's Day and you know what that means! A visit with our old friend, The Leprechaun! This week, we are back from Da Space and now in Da Hood with Leprechaun in The Hood from 2000. This movie features our green friend battling to get a magic flute back from a trio of down on their luck amateur rap musicians while also dealing with a ver…

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Episode 196: Hell House LLC (with Michael Moss) 1:40:47

2M ago1:40:47

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If you’ve ever worked on a feature length film before, you know one thing is for certain: it’s a miracle any movie ever gets made. It’s even more impressive when a bunch of scrappy filmmakers set out to make one with close to nothing for a budget. Hell House LLC is the first of many sequels in an original franchise that may not be the best found fo…

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We Watched Bio-Dome (1996) So You Don't Have To 1:11:17

2M ago1:11:17

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We watched Bio-Dome (1996) so you don’t have to—and trust us, you’re welcome. This 1996 Pauly Shore "comedy" is a chaotic, cringe-filled disaster that somehow became a cult classic. Join us as we break down every painfully absurd moment of this eco-themed trainwreck, from its baffling plot to its questionable humor. Whether you’re a 90s nostalgia j…

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Episode 195: The Midnight Meat Train 1:07:40

2M ago1:07:40

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All aboard! Step onto The Midnight Meat Train with us as this week we’re talking about the 2008 box office bomb from Ryûhei Kitamura. Bradley Cooper is about to pop with The Hangover next year, but before he can do that he has to take a ride on the subway with Vinnie Jones in this strange horror thriller. Is this a secret hit? The only way to find …

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Is Captain America: Brave New World A Red Hulk-Sized Flop? 1:25:28

2M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

Is Captain America: Brave New World on track to be a $400 Million Dollar Hulk-Sized Flop or are the negative reviews a bit over blown? This week, we are gliding into another entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Where last year’s Deadpool & Wolverine gave us a glimmer of hope in a MCU that embraces doing something a bit different, Captain Ameri…

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Episode 194: House (aka Hausu) (with Priscilla Hendry) 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

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As the great poet Gwen Stefani once said: this shit is bananas. 1977’s House (aka Hausu) is anything but conventional – piano monsters, mattress tornados, dancing skeletons, and a painting that spews blood. What doesn’t this movie have? For some it may be a bit too much, but for others it’s a feast for the eyes. So pack your bags and grab a slice o…

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Movies That Are BETTER Than The Book! 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Is the book always better than the movie???? NOT ALWAYS! This week, we are digging through our top picks of movies that manage to triumph over their literary source material and why books traditionally have had the edge when it comes to film adaptations. NEWSLETTER and UNCUT REELS!!!!! We are adding a weekly companion newsletter for the podcast tha…

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Is Valentine (2001) an Underrated Slasher or Early 2000's Trash? 1:16:49

2M ago1:16:49

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It's Valentine's Day (well...a few days after) and what better way to tell someone you love them by scarring them for life at a 6th grade dance so that they grow up to be David Boreanaz with a bloody nose and make it their mission to murder you with hallmark greeting cards while wearing a cupid mask. This week, we are talking about Valentine from 2…

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Episode 193: Jill Rips (aka Jill the Ripper aka Tied Up) 1:07:55

2M ago1:07:55

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We’re not quite done discussing bondage and all things kinky this week as we cover a movie we guarantee you’ve never heard of. 2000’s Jill Rips (also known as Jill the Ripper or Tied Up) is such a bad movie that it defies explanation. With more fade-to-blacks than a TV show, this thing isn’t just poorly made – it’s boring too. But what isn’t boring…

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Episode 192: Fifty Shades of Grey (with Brian Cottington of The Cinema Psychos Show) 1:51:40

3M ago1:51:40

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Valentine’s Day is this week – a special time of year where couples and crushes come together to celebrate their romance with one another. But one couple will be doing no such thing. Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey (totally real names) have some problems they need to work on (but they won’t.) Make no mistake: Fifty Shades of Grey is a terrible …

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Is The Godfather Part III Really That Awful? 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

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Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are cinematic masterpieces. And 1990's The Godfather Part III is viewed by most as the cinematic red-headed step child that lives in your attic eating fish heads. But does this movie deserve all the hate? And after 35 years does this greek tragedy of an epilogue about a family of gangst…

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Episode 191: The One (with John Houzer) 1:23:23

3M ago1:23:23

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This week on the program we’re diving back into the world of multiverses to discuss a truly bizarre product of the aughts. Two Jet Lis, nü-metal needle drops, and a pre-bald Jason Statham all get mushed into a blender and out comes 2001’s The One. This obvious rip-off of so many other films that came before it (The Matrix as its main component) doe…

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Blue Velvet & Mulholland Drive | The Dream-Like Neo Noir Masterpieces of David Lynch 1:23:39

3M ago1:23:39

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In honor of the passing of David Lynch, we are taking a very analytical look at two of David Lynch's masterpieces; Blue Velvet & Mulholland Drive. Blue Velvet (1986) starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rosselini, Laura Dern, and Dennis Hopper presents the dual worlds within the town of Lumberton and how the discovery of a human ear by Jeffery played…

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Episode 190: Madame Web (with Brandi Dewberry and Jenn Paulemon) 1:42:09

3M ago1:42:09

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Bonjour! A lot has been said already about the absolute trainwreck that is Madame Web – but we still have our fair share to offer as well. Lazy performances, confusing writing, and baffling ADR are just a few aspects worth discussing in yet another god-awful entry into the now defunct Sony-verse. So join us on our trip to the Amazon with our moms a…

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The Top 10 BEST & WORST Movies of 2024! 1:41:14

3M ago1:41:14

1:41:14

Join us on the Cinema Psychos Show as we dive into the best and worst films of 2024! From the surprisingly good Transformers One, Dune Part Two, and Nosferatu to the absolute train wrecks like Megalopolis, Madame Web, and Kraven the Hunter, we cover it all. Did your favorite films make the cut? Which ones left us scratching our heads in disbelief? …

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Episode 189: The Hunt (2020) 1:27:46

3M ago1:27:46

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We’re not quite done discussing the divide between liberals and conservatives this season, but this movie seems to be as 2020’s The Hunt has virtually nothing to say on the topic (other than having its characters shout buzzwords.) A swing and a miss from this Leftovers duo, Zobel and Lindelof managed to make a movie that’s all hype with no substanc…

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The Substance (2024) is a Body Horror Fan's WET DREAM! 1:00:06

3M ago1:00:06

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We gave you week 1 of our year in review, but we are going to make ya wait an extra week for part 2! Think of it as us building up suspense...speaking of suspense, as a treat while you wait we break down arguably one of the best horror movies of the year that tickled the mind and upset the stomach, The Substance. Gear up for close up of butts, spoo…

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Episode 188: Longlegs 1:48:54

3M ago1:48:54

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It’s the 13th of the month, and Longlegs only needs one more murder to complete his task! Will he succeed? Will Lee Harker stop him in time? Or will the devil claim another soul? Tune in this week to find out as we talk about one of the best horror films of 2024. Plus, we’ll discuss the annoyance of waiters singing happy birthday at restaurants, ho…

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2024 in Film: Major Flops, Shocking News, and the Surprises We Didn't See Coming 1:35:59

4M ago1:35:59

1:35:59

2024 has been a rollercoaster for the film industry, and it’s not just the movies that left us scratching our heads. From box office disasters to films that couldn’t live up to the hype, Hollywood’s been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. But it wasn’t just the flops that made waves — shocking entertainment news and unexpected controversie…

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Episode 187: Soft & Quiet (with Priscilla Hendry) 1:39:36

4M ago1:39:36

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It’s maybe our least favorite day of the year as we’re reminded of a truly embarrassing stain on our nation’s history, so it seems only appropriate to discuss a movie that focuses on similar themes in a microcosm. 2022’s Soft & Quiet had a release that was, unfortunately, true to its name. With that being said, we’re hoping this episode will bring …

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Terrifier 3 is a Gory Middle Finger to Hollywood 1:07:32

4M ago1:07:32

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This week, we are closing out the holidays with our good friend, Art The Clown with Terrifier 3, the latest installment in the cult horror franchise by Damien Leone. Join us as we discuss the film's over-the-top gore, its unapologetic approach to horror, and how it serves as a bold middle finger to Hollywood's reliance on CGI. We explore the practi…

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Episode 186: Battle Royale 2:14:21

4M ago2:14:21

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To cap off a pretty violent year, we’re talking about a pretty violent film with the mother of all death game movies – 2000’s Battle Royale. It was The Hunger Games before The Hunger Games that cemented itself as one of the most influential films of the aughts and beyond. If you still haven’t seen it, make that correction then change into your scho…

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Nosferatu (2024) Is The Most Beautifully Haunting Horror Film in Decades 1:18:06

4M ago1:18:06

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Is Nosferatu the most hauntingly beautiful horror film of the year? Robert Eggers sure thinks so, and after watching, we might just agree! This week, we’re sinking our teeth into Eggers' latest gothic masterpiece, Nosferatu. Joined by special guest Jordan Dwayne, we break down the film’s eerie cinematography, the deeply unsettling performances—espe…

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Episode 185: Black Christmas (1974) (with Ashley McGlothren of Southern Haunts) 1:45:01

4M ago1:45:01

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Ho, ho, fuck: it’s our Christmas episode of 2024, and with how dour things seemed to be this year, we could think of no better movie to discuss this week than the OG Black Christmas from Bob Clark. This small hazy and eerie horror flick bridged the gap from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho to John Carpenter’s Halloween that solidified the slasher genre fo…

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Is Santa Claus Conquers The Martians Really The Worst Christmas Movie? 1:08:19

4M ago1:08:19

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This week on Cinema Psycho Show, we're taking a wild ride to Mars! Get ready for a deep dive into the infamous Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, a movie so bizarre, it might just be the weirdest Christmas film of all time. From Santa Claus acting like he’s on every drug imaginable to Martians kidnapping him for their alien children, we break down …

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Episode 184: Joker: Folie à Deux 2:05:39

4M ago2:05:39

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If Joker: Folie à Deux is anything, it’s unconventional; jokes on you if you were expecting otherwise from a sequel to its billion-dollar grossing predecessor. This time, Arthur Fleck has gone from performing stand-up comedy (badly) to performing showtunes (badly). But what may surprise you is that we didn’t hate this one. So put on your dancing sh…

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Jingle All the Way | Watch Along and Movie Reaction with The VHS Club Podcast – IT"S TURBO TIME! 1:38:56

5M ago1:38:56

1:38:56

Is Jingle All the Way the ultimate holiday chaos movie? We think so! This week, The VHS Club Podcast is diving into the festive frenzy of Jingle All the Way. Join us for a hilarious watch-along and commentary as we relive Arnold Schwarzenegger’s wild quest to snag the last Turbo Man action figure. From mall mayhem to reindeer showdowns, this movie …

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Episode 183: Noah 1:44:40

5M ago1:44:40

1:44:40

A flood is coming, and not just the water swallowing the Earth to kill everyone and everything – it’s a brand-new season of our show! We’re back from our much-needed break, and we’re kicking things off with the last of Darren Aronofsky’s theatrically released feature films we haven’t discussed yet. It’s the one you definitely forgot about: 2014’s N…

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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is the BEST BATMAN MOVIE EVER! 1:10:32

5M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Is the best batman movie ever a 1993 box office bomb that Warner Bros. Failed to market properly? We think so! This week we are reviewing Batman: Mask of The Phantasm. The first animated feature film coming off the heels of Batman The Animated Series’s first season. The film is unique in its approach to focus more on Batman himself and his reasonin…

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Why Thanksgiving (2023) Lost Its Grindhouse Edge 1:16:40

5M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

In this episode, we dive into Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving, a holiday slasher inspired by classics like My Bloody Valentine and April Fool’s Day. Known for its over-the-top gore, the film trades the gritty charm of its 2007 Grindhouse trailer for a polished, modern aesthetic. Did Thanksgiving lose its edge in the transition to a full-length feature, or …

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Is Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy a Cult Classic or a Misunderstood Failure? 1:13:02

5M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Is Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy a Cult Classic or a Misunderstood Failure? This week we are taking a look into the 1996 film 'Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy.' We'll explore the dark humor, production challenges, and cultural reception of this controversial comedy. With a blend of nostalgic appreciation and critical analysis, we'll question whether …

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What's the Real Reason Joker Folie à Deux Failed So Badly? 1:14:53

5M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Why did Joker: Folie à Deux fail so hard critically and commercially? In this episode of The Cinema Psycho Show, Brian and John dive into the highly anticipated yet widely panned 'Joker: Folie à Deux.' We explore why the movie failed both critically and commercially despite its ambitious approach. The discussion reveals that the root cause might li…

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Poltergeist (1982): When The American Dream Turns into a Nightmare 2:00:43

6M ago2:00:43

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Poltergeist (1982) is the Steven Spielberg produced and Tobe Hooper directed haunted house movie that shows how the horror genre can hit multiple layers of social commentary and still deliver chilling terror without being viewed as "preachy". From commenting on Manifest Destiny, The American Dream, Reagan's America and White Flight, there is a lite…

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Our TOP 5 Devilishly Awesome Devil Movies 49:25

6M ago49:25

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Who is YOUR Favorite Movie Devil? This week we are breaking down our picks for the best version of the ultimate evil as portrayed on celluloid. Movie devils come in all shapes and sizes from suave lawyers like Al Pacino in The Devil's Advocate, comedic entires like Bedazzled, or even as devilish children like in Rosemary's Baby, The Omen, or The Ex…

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What Happened to Anthology Horror Movies? (With Rusty Cundieff of Tales From The Hood) 37:31

6M ago37:31

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Anthology Horror Movies were a genre staple in the 70's, 80's, and 90's but they've kinda fallen out of fashion; so what happened? This week we are joined by special guest, Rusty Cundieff, the Director of one of the best anthology horror films, 1995's Tales From The Hood, to discuss what makes a good horror anthology. How important is the wrap arou…

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From Silent Films to Horror Icon How Lon Chaney Became a Legend (With Anastasia Elfman) 1:10:40

7M ago1:10:40

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Lon Chaney Sr. brought us more than just The Phantom or The Hunchback in his silent films, he brought Horror to America and became an icon. This week we are joined by Lon Chaney aficionado and friend of the podcast, @anastasiaelfman who joins our discussion about The Man of A Thousand Faces including looking into his life and legacy as a pioneering…

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Why the THE CROW (1994) Still Beats the 2024 Remake! 1:17:05

7M ago1:17:05

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Despite coming out 30 years ago, The Crow (1994) still manages to beat it's 2024 remake into a bloody undead pulp. This week, we are taking a look at these two films and trying to figure out not only why Brandon Lee's classic portrayal of Eric Draven is so beloved and has stood the test of time, but why this remake that, arguably was setup for fail…

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Megalopolis: A Great Debate About The Future of Cinema 1:33:34

7M ago1:33:34

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Is Megalopolis on track to be a massive flop? Or is it destined to be the greatest cult classic ever made? This week, we got a chance to see the one night only advance IMAX screening of Francis Ford Coppola's 40 year Magnum Opus, Megalopolis. This film stars such big names as Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza, Dustin Hoffman and many ma…

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Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Bad or Too Overstuffed for Film? 1:33:07

7M ago1:33:07

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Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice bad or would it work better as a tv show on Netflix rather than an overstuffed film? The long awaited sequel to Beetlejuice is out now and as massive fans of the original we went in conflicted. Would this legacy sequel bringing back the likes of Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, and Tim Burton fulfill the pr…

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What Makes Beetlejuice (1988) So Amazing!? With Special Guest Anastasia Elfman 1:27:02

8M ago1:27:02

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Beetlejuice is on the minds of everyone with the legacy sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice killing it at the box office. But the question has to be asked, What is it about this quirky horror comedy about a recently deceased couple trying to scare the living from their home and making the mistake of enlisting the help of a certain bio exoricst with a p…

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Junior (1994)- Arnold Schwarzenegger is Pregnant (And It's Not Funny) 1:06:04

8M ago1:06:04

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What happens when The Terminator tries to go goofy, and sentimental...you get Junior. Junior from 1994 is a movie that must have been designed by commitee and with a photoshopped version of the poster first. This Ivan Reitman comedy about a mad scientist testing experimental fertility drugs on himself falls short. Is it the lack of comedic characte…

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