At The Devils Ball

This week, the guys analyze THE MIST, the 2007 Stephen King adaptation that reads like a Romero film by way of Lovecraft. The guys discuss the fine cast of character actors, the alternate black and white version, creature design, social dynamics and how much it sucks going to the grocery store.

This week, the guys tackle a famous classic in the clever, genre-defining FRIDAY THE 13TH. The guys sit down with filmmaker Mi Chelle Nessk to discuss Betsy Palmer, Manfredini's score, theater actors and more!

Nic Cage month comes to an end with Werner Herzog's weird, uneven BAD LIEUTENANT, a movie the guys try to make sense of. They talk Cage's strong performance, the awkward viewpoints of morality, and try to balance their expectations with reality, and try to be positive!

Nicolas Cage months continue with MANDY, the psychedelic, drug-fueled revenge picture. The guys break down what they love about the movie, including Cage's nuanced performance, the ethereal presence of Andrea Riseborough, Ceno-Bikers and Chedder Goblins. Enjoy!

Cage month rolls on with 8MM, the edgy post-"Se7en" horror/thriller/noir about snuff films and class issues. Along with guests Terry and Paul of the STRANGE HIGHWAYS podcast, the guys discuss the film with a focus on the film's heavy themes, Cage's strong lead performance, and whether or not this film is as edgy as it thinks it is.

HOW'D IT GET BUUUUURNED? We're beginning a Nicolas Cage month with the over-the-top madness of the remake of THE WICKER MAN and put our ability to find the positive in anything to the test. Again. We discuss some admittedly good performances, the strong score by Angelo Badalamenti and, of course, Cage's baffling and amazing performance.

May The Fourth Be With You! Or some such! This week, the guys attempt to aim their positive and constructive attitudes towards Episode One, a difficult film to say the least, and talk lightsaber duels, toxic fandom, and imperial senate intrigue.

Wrapping up Julian Sands Tribute Month with ROSE RED, the charming but awkward (and long) made-for-tv Stephen King miniseries. The guys discuss the effortless charm of Sands and talk the really incredible performance by Matt Ross, as well as dropped plotlines, puppet ghosts and shamefully outdated autism tropes. We insist you stay a little longer!

Julian Sands tribute month rolls on with GOTHIC, the surrealist drug-trip fictionalization of the famous weekend where Mary Shelley conceived (important word there!) "Frankenstein." The guys are joined by the incomparable Jamie Alvey to discuss the fascinating literary figures, themes of sexuality, relationship and gender issues and more. Check the film out and give it a listen, won'...

Julian Sands tribute month rolls on with the audacious and delirious WARLOCK:THE ARMAGEDDON, featuring what is possibly the most iconic role Sands ever played. The guys discuss 90's fashion, gender roles and the delightful energy of the whole affair, and remain hopeful of Sands safe return.

All this month is Julian Sands month on the show. Along with filmmaker Mi Chelle Nessk, the guys respectfully discuss the body of work of the actor while remaining hopeful that Sands is okay, and discuss WARLOCK, the '89 cult film that made Sands a horror icon.

Ode to Clive Barker concludes with the cult favorite "Nightbreed," a strange film about even stranger Canadians. Joined by Sammaeal's better half Jenn, the guys discuss the film's sadly evergreen themes of violence and intolerance against those who are "different", it's appeal to the fan base, and bizarre costume choices. And David Cronenberg.

Ode to Clive Barker continues as the guys attempt to ride The Midnight Meat Train, a strange adaptation with strange and occasionally questionable choices! The guys break down the emotionally scattered but occasionally effective little story, with topics of Bradley Cooper, CGI Gore and Vinnie Jones growing barnacles. Don't miss it! Or do, I'm not your Father.

Clive Barker Month continues with LORD OF ILLUSIONS, a movie Nathaniel calls "an ambitious and occasionally perplexing film," and Sammaeal and guest Paul Steadman of INVASION OF THE PODCAST and STRANGE HIGHWAYS love. The guys talk tacos, the investment of actors in their roles, crushes on Scott Bakula, and much much more. 

The guys begin a month of Clive Barker conversations with the often confounding but occasionally entertaining RAWHEAD REX. Stumbling through what is a fairly lightweight film, the guys attempt to discuss themes, explosions and the act of urinating on priests.

This week, the guys close out their "Eat The Rich" month with superstar guest Jessica Scott to discuss THE MENU, a satirical examination of art, commerce, and class division. Even though they don't usually do movies this recent, the guys and Jessica have a good time attempting to break down the myriad of themes and ideas presented in the film and how they apply to their own lives and artistic ende...

Eat The Rich month rolls along with a weird, loopy, late night conversation on SOCIETY, the weird maybe-body-horror satire film from Brian Yuzna. Conversation on social status, body horror and Screaming Mad George is attempted in an effort as scattered and off-balance as the film itself.

This week, the guys put on their sunglasses and beat each other up in an alley for six minutes with a conversation on THEY LIVE, the next episode of our "Eat The Rich" month. Topics include media consumption, pro-wrestling, and economic hardship. Also aliens.

This week, we begin our Eat The Rich month, discussing films of social class and wealth, beginning (of course) with George A Romero's hit-or-miss zombie film LAND OF THE DEAD, which isn't a subtle film on its views on wealth and class. We discuss the films rocky landscape, the aforementioned class warfare, and how much we dig Romero.

The guys wrap up Ode to Sam Neill with a special co-production episode with our friends at INVASION OF THE PODCAST. Collectively, the two podcasts break down the metafictional insanity of John Carpenter's frequently under-looked IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS. It's an odd, rambling discussion filled with, well, madness. Enjoy!

This week, the guys are joined by two very special guests -Our good friend Anastasia and Scott Davis of Moviocrity- to discuss the cult favorite horror film POSSESSION, one of the weirdest movies to ever grace the silver screen. Together, the group discusses the myriad of themes, interpretations and performance scattered throughout the film, with special focus on the magnificent performances of th...

This week, the guys continue their Ode to Sam Neill with the confused and occasionally baffling franchise entry "OMEN 3: THE FINAL CONFLICT," in which Sam Neill gives a strong but muddled performance as Damien The Anti-Christ. We talk unintentional modern political allegories, the ethics of Fox Hunting, Evil Monologues, and, of course, Sam Neill.

This week, the guys are joined by an old friend: the very first guest of the show, BR Sevigny! Sevigny has stopped by to share their insights on one of their favorite films, the strange sci-fi/horror/mashup Event Horizon, the first of our Ode to Sam Neill (or Neill before Sam). Topics include the rushed production schedule, complex characters and how the film is surprisingly an actors piece. 

For the New Years Special, the guys work with their first long-form horror series with Mike Flanagan's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. Joined by old friends Jamie Alvey and Emily Fabrisio, and new friend Maggie S, we discuss the themes of grief, trauma, and guilt as well as the rich characters and ghostly shenanigans. Happy New Year from us!

In the second of our holiday specials, we stay with our tradition of having on our significant others as our cohosts for a holiday film. This year, we are again joined by Jenn Hartle and Laurie Bowman to discuss RARE EXPORTS, a fun little Finnish anti-capitalist tale of poverty, Santa Claus and naked old people. A very Happy Holidays from our family to yours.