Cult Fiction

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss what it means to be human as they review Ridley Scott’s BLADE RUNNER. Andy discusses the multiple versions and Stephanie struggles with her new found identity as a Ridley Scott fanboy. Reading Recommendations: DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP, by Philip K Dick

CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of a lack of consent. In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss ape trauma and puppets as they review (the importance of) Spike Jonze’s BEING JOHN MALKOVICH. Andy compares it to GET OUT and Stephanie compares it to WILLY WONKA. Plus: puppet sex?

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss moon Nazis and revisionist culture as they review Timo Vuorensola’s IRON SKY. Andy comments on how those Nazis look damn sharp and Stephanie has a Rita Repulsa moment. Plus: the worst drinking game.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss the more serious side of the crypt and Armenian genocide as they review Terry George’s THE PROMISE. Andy gives a history lesson and Stephanie talks about color themes. Plus: a star-studded cast and a great script.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss motorcycles and Lake Minnetonka as they review Albert Magnoli’s PURPLE RAIN. Andy knows the password and Stephanie has champagne glass opinions. Plus: we are in person now!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! In this surprise holiday episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Santa kinkd and alcoholism as they review Terry Zwigoff’s BAD SANTA. Andy runs down a cast list of almost Santas and Stephanie talks about Lorelai Gilmore. Plus: the whitest Christmas tradition!

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss musical themes and morality as they review Michael Ritchie’s THE FANTASTICKS. Andy Fan Boys over Joel Grey and Stephanie talks circuses. Plus: Teller! Reading Recommendations: The Romancers by Edmond Rostand

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss framing devices and other old movie tropes as they review Charles Laughton’s THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Andy talks prayer methods and Stephanie has a whole thing about Biblical fruit. Plus: we both geek out over camera work.  Reading rec : “Was the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden really an apple?”

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Anamanics and the Hoover Dam as they review Mike Judge’s BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD DO AMERICA. Andy explains urinals and Stephanie breaks the seal on the V word. Plus: the first ever Letterkenny reference. Reading Recommendations: “That Joke isn’t Funny Anymore” ArtForum article on how Beavis and Butthead, and those who took it too seriously, are how we ended...

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss nonverbal aliens as they review Tim Burton’s MARS ATTACKS! Andy relays childhood fears, Stephanie stands for alien sex workers. Plus, Andy refuses to live in a world where Jack Skellington has a penis.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss vampires (again) as they review Robert Rodriguez’s FROM DUSK TIL DAWN. Andy talks dick guns, Stephanie shares a bond with Selma Hayak, and there’s a special Casa Blanca Moment. Reading Recommendations:   Everything Quentin Tarantino Really Thinks About Violence in Movies (The Atlantic)

A special anniversary of releasing episodes/ part two of Halloween in July (the better alternative). Before there was anything, we recorded some warm up episodes we never thought would see the light of day.  Oops. Sorry, past selves.  Here it is:  HOCUS POCUS.

A special anniversary of releasing episodes/ part one of Halloween in July (the better alternative). Before there was anything, we recorded some warm up episodes we never thought would see the light of day.  Oops. Sorry, past selves.  Here it is:  CORALINE.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss drag and flip flops as they review Stephan Elliott’s THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT. Andy talks Rocky Horror, Stephanie kabooms, and both trash talk the dancing. Reading Recommendations: “ Trixie Mattel Breaks Down the History of “Drag ” on them., an online publication of all things queer

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss nose licking and bad CGI as they review Graham Baker’s BEOWULF. Andy instrumentalizes rock anthems and Seinfeld themes, Stephanie discusses representations of Grendel’s mother in art, and both wonder about guillotines. Reading Recommendations: GRENDEL, by John Gardner

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss 3D chess, karaoke, and hell as they review Martin McDonagh’s IN BRUGES. Andy lauds the movie’s writing, Stephanie wonders which Colin it is, and they both think that maaaaaybe Brendan Gleason has a death kink. Reading Recommendations: IF CHINS COULD KILL, Bruce Campbell

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Ted Hughes and 50’s nostalgia as they review Brad Byrd’s THE IRON GIANT. Andy talks Bill Clinton, Stephanie gives a mini-dissertation on the Red Panic/Space Race in children’s literature, and they both have a crush on Dean. Reading Recommendations: ARIEL, by Sylvia Plath (sure fine okay also THE IRON GIANT, by Ted Hughes)

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss the Pythons, Man of la Macha, and wasted film as they review Terry Gilliam’s The Adventures of Baron Munchausen . Andy hates Robin Williams for once, Stephanie gets up to make a sammich, and they both hate this movie. Reading Recommendations: Big Fish, by David Wallace

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Gaimanisms, folklore, and the Hensons as they review Dave McKean’s MIRRORMASK. Andy gushes about McKean, Stephanie slips into the dark like a dark, unnoticeable slippy thing, and they both love the Very Useful Book. Reading Recommendations: National Geographic Article on the Death of Circuses and its counterargument by the Smithsonian

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Reaganomics and the garbage fire of 2021 as they review John Carpenter’s THEY LIVE. Andy talks the art of black and white, Stephanie talks marketing, and they both are here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. Reading Recommendations: CAPITALIST REALISM, by Mark Fisher, an examination of hopelessness in the face of consumerism through pop-culture (from Childr...

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Carl’s Jr. and ACAB as they review SUPER TROOPERS. Andy discusses syrup logistics, Stephanie gives a feminist reading for something new and different, and they both are mad at a misuse of Wonder Woman. Reading Recommendations: The End of Policing by Alex Vitale – on the dramatic growth of police departments, and why present reform measures wi...

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss opera aliens and Trope Salads as they review Luc Besson’s THE FIFTH ELEMENT. Andy tries to defend it, Stephanie points out the classism of this universe, and they both agree that THE MUMMY is the same movie but better. Plus, The Diva dance scene

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss body snatching and Animorphs as they review Robert Rodriguez’s THE FACULTY. Andy references THE THING so often you can make it a drinking game, Stephanie gives a mini-primer on Southern accents and paper-cutter pranks, and they both swoon over Robert Kurtzman’s work.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss time travel, science, and morality and as they review Shane Carruth’s Primer . Andy dazzles with his discussion of film editing, Stephanie talks about Biblical names, and they both get more than a little confused. Reading Recommendations: The Astronaut’s Wives Club, by Lily Koppel (incorrectly called “First Wives Club” in the episode, which is also...

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss yet another vampire movie (but this time, make it philosophical) as they review Abel Ferrara’s The Addiction. Andy fan girls over Walken again, Stephanie is very glad she didn’t see this in her goth phase, and they both are ready for a break from vampire movies. Reading Recommendations: NO EXIT, by Jean-Paul Sartre