At The Devils Ball

We discuss what might be both the best AND the worst of the Friday the 13th series with Part 5, a movie that doesn't really care what it's doing and throws a plethora of insane characters at us for no particular reason. It's a fun as hell movie, and we love it.

This week, the guys sit down with Writer/Producer Frank Farel to discuss films such as STREET TRASH and SPOOKIES, with attention to the writing/filmmaking process, how the films have aged, fandom and more! 

It's July 3rd, approximately 5:30pm, and that means its time for RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. We discuss the poor political climate, favorite moments in the film and generally have a good time with this strange little film.

This week, the guys cover an all-time classic with JAWS, the 1975 killer shark movie that invented the blockbuster, launched multiple careers and spawned countless imitators across time. We discuss the amazing performances, the films undeniable influence and other topics.

This week, we welcome back two of our favorites, Jamie Alvey and Emily Fabrizio, to discuss the mind-screw film "Oculus." We discuss the film and its director Mike Flanagan, themes of familial trauma and fear of antique mirrors.

We have another entry to our creator spotlight with Mi Chelle Nessk, who made the incredible found footage film "O.Unilateralis," a film that defies convention! The guys talk with Nessk about the film, it's confrontational nature about the role of enablers in sexual assault, and its conversation on genre ideals. 

One last entry into "A century of Vampires" with the 1978 TV Mini-series "Salem's Lot." We discuss the films occasionally awkward narrative style, King and Community, and the power of vampire fiction within vampire narratives. 

This week, the guys marvel at a movie that rides the line between good and bad so finely that even they aren't entirely sure, "From Dusk Till Dawn!" They discuss how it fits in Vampire canon, the performances of Clooney and Keitel and, of course, Tarantino in general.

The guys are joined by their pal and weird savant Paul Steadman to discuss "What We Do In The Shadows," the strange mocumentary film about Vampires. Topics include the very nature of vampire pictures, the value of vampires pictures, and the future of vampire pictures.

Continuing 100 years of Vampires, the guys are joined by Scott Davis of Moviocrity to discuss the confounding yet beautiful adaptation of Dracula. With Davis, we discuss acting choices, practical effects and the overall strangeness of the film Enjoy!

Celebrating a century (!) of Vampire movies, we begin with coverage of F.W. Murnau's exceptional silent feature NOSFERATU. Discussion topics include the necessity of silent films in modern film scholarship, fairy tale origins and internet issues. Also Nathaniel gets carried away on social issues. Again.

This week we have a couple firsts! The great Violent Screams makes her debut podcast appearance AND meets the director of one of her favorite films: ""Be My Cat:A Film for Anne!" The charming Violet is joined by the energetic Adrian Tofei, the one man band of a filmmaker who gives his in depth thoughts on acting, filmmaking, and the unique style in which his film is presented. It's a masterclass o...

We wrap up Un Film Di Argento month with the oddball supernatural/gialli/monkey movie mashup "Phenomena!" Topics include the weird "Carrie" vibes, fairy tale vibes, and give tribute to the greatest actor of a generation...Daisy The Scene Stealing Chimp.

Argento month rolls on with TENEBRAE, a twisty, strange little giallo filled with queer characters, discussions on morality and, of course, brutal kill scenes. Also, as the guys discuss in depth, a heckin good boi playing murder with the star of GHOSTHOUSE.

This week, we are joined by the unstoppable Jessica Scott to break down one of the most interesting and strange Dario Argento films, "Opera." With Ms. Scott, we discuss the act of watching, Macbeth references and the power of sound design. 

We begin a Dario Argento month with the oft-discussed "Suspiria!" Discussion begins with "what do we say that hasn't been said before," moves to "Movie Pretty," and then we discuss some fascism, both in film and out. 

This week, we have another in our informal series of creator spotlights, this time talking with J.R. Bookwalter of Tempe Video and MakeFlix.com and the Executive Producer of the 1997 film Bloodletting, which has recently been given a brand spanking new Blu-Ray restoration. We talk with Bookwalter about executive producing, keeping the peace on set, and about his efforts to conserve physical media.

We wrap up (?) our ethereal trip to the afterlife with the 1990 film "Jacob's Ladder!" We discuss the metaphorical and philosophical implications at the heart of the film, Danny Aiello, and how the Vietnam class action lawsuit slows the film down. Enjoy!

The philosophical conversations roll onward with Joel Schumacher's 1990 film "Flatliners," starring a who's who of Brat Pack warriors. Under 40 and don't know who the Brat Pack are? Don't worry, we got you covered! We also discuss the films heady pretentions, uses of color, and that the real star of the film is Kevin Bacon's Hair. Come back from the dead with us on AT THE DEVILS BALL!

The guys begin a new month of discussing more philosophical, supernatural tales of life and death and heaven and hell...beginning, of course, with the stunningly unsubtle "The Prophecy!" Discussion topics include the films really amazing cast of character actors, awkward editing and pacing, and, of course, The Devil. 

We wrap up our Superhero Horror month with the Nicolas Cage film "Ghost Rider," where we discuss the awkward, painfully ordinary adaptation of the titular character, and spend an inordinate amount of time discussing MTV in the 90s. Enjoy!

This week, the guys continue rolling along horror-related superhero films with Guillermo Del Toro's "Hellboy!" Along with special surprise (even to us) guest Jenn Rich-Hartle, we discuss the films ups and downs, the comic origins and mercilessly take down Agent Myers (one of the worst characters ever) and then swing off topic to discuss Lord of the Rings, representation, and the MCU effect on supe...

This week, the guys welcome two very special guests, returning guest Jamie Alvey and  first timer Emily Fabrizio, to discuss the very weird, occasionally controversial and undeniably very cool "Constantine." Topics include the films adherence to the source material, Catholic dogma and a fixation on comic book supporting character Kit Ryan. Don't miss it!

We begin a new theme for February talking about horror-based comic book characters, beginning with Wes Craven's odd little film "Swamp Thing." We follow the characters origins in the comics, how that relates to the film, and discuss the films odd choices and enthusiastic performances and generally enthuse over comics in general. 

This week we're finishing up Comics Sans Comics month with Sam Raimi's weird little superhero flick DARKMAN. We discuss the great performance by Liam Neeson, Larry Drake possibly playing a queer villain, and make more than one mistake that we're embarrassed by. Enjoy us fumbling through DARKMAN!