In a Place Like This

Special Guest Krista Roman (@kristaaaak on Instagram) and I discuss some of our favorite and recent Movie Musicals, and the weird trend of hiding the fact that movies are Musicals. Rotating Segment: Wrong Answers Only, where we guess the plot of Manborg (2011) by looking only at its poster ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2060525/mediaviewer/rm3940851968/?ref_=tt_ov_i )

Joined by guest Johnny Rome (@ItsJohnnyRome on all Socials), we make a case in favor of 2004's Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed and why it deserves a new appraisal from today's lens. Rotating Segment: Double Feature, and since it's been a while, we have a Five-Double-Feature Special!

Joined once again by Edmundo Sanchez Jr. (@edworld15 on Instagram, @ed_world15 on Twitter), we discuss some of our favorite Holiday movies: Home Alone 1&2, Klaus, Love Actually, The Holiday, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Joined once again by friend of the show, filmmaker and host of the incredible new podcast "One Season Wonders" (@oneseasonpod on all the Socials) Shane Anderson, we take a deep dive into Film Noir, its influence, versatility and staying power. Recurring Segment: Reappraisals! Shane and I discuss the 2013 Comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone and why it deserves a second chance. Show Notes: Shane...

In today's episode, I discuss with Edmundo Sanchez Jr. (Instagram: @edworld15) this year's Box Office phenomenon, Barbenheimer! Rotating Segment: Taglines!

In today's episode, I asked Izzy Ruiz (Instagram: @izerial) what his favorite scary movie was, and from that we discussed Ridley Scott's Alien (1979)! Rotating Segment: Wrong Answers Only! ( http://www.impawards.com/1987/miami_connection.html ) Show Notes: Francis Bacon's "Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion ( https://artuk.org/discover/stories/capturing-bestial-humanity-francis...

I go through my list for the first half of 2023, and briefly touch upon the future of the podcast. Note: in solidarity with SAG and WGA, this podcast recognizes that none of the films mentioned would be possible without the work and dedication of the writers, actors, and various crew who came together to make these films as good as they are. These films are a success because of their creative inge...

Topic: Skinamarink, the sleeper experimental Horror hit from earlier this year by Kyle Edward Ball of Bitesized Nightmares. We discuss the unsettling, terrifying, mysterious, and divisive nature of experimental Horror in general and deep-dive into the fascinating ways this film affected us. Guests: Carlos Frank-Estrada (@KarlosTheFog on Twitter, @karlos.the.fog on Instagram), Taylor B. (@handbaske...

A SPOILER-HEAVY discussion on Dungeons & Dragons - both the notorious 2000 version AND the new film, Honor Among Thieves (which is a spoiler-heavy discussion). We discuss the Nat 1's and Nat 20's in D&D's adaptation History, our love for the game and these movies, and so much more. Did I mention this episode contains lots and lots of spoilers? Featuring returning guest Justin Garrett (@ado...

It's great to be back (sorry for the delay), but joined by Shane Anderson (director of Red Curtain Hell, host of the brand new One Season Wonders podcast), we share some of our favorite films of 2022!

I respond to listener submissions about their favorite Noir films!

On today's episode, we discuss multiple film adaptations of Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera: 1925, 1943, 1962, 1989 (sort of), 2004, Phantom of the Paradise (1974), and Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989). Join us as we discuss the many distinct ways each generation tackled their own version of the story, and how they each brought something new and exciting to it. Special Guest: Clark...

I asked you, the fans, what your favorite scary movie is, and you did not disappoint!

Join myself and Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC on all socials, co-host of the Monsters Never Die podcast - which I highly recommend for fans of our show) as we discuss some of our favorite Horror Comedies!

I kick off Halloween Season with a Mini where I make a case for M. Night Shyamalan's films, even the ones you didn't like (except for maybe THAT one).

On this episode I am joined by Ralph Esparza (Instagram: @this_is_ralph) to discuss the films and legacy of John Hughes! Rotating Segment: Wrong Answers Only! Ralph and I try to guess the plot of Transylvania 6-5000 (1985) simply by looking at the poster!

Along with Michelle St. Claire (Twitter: MichelleStClare), co-host of the incredible Rating Descending Podcast, we discuss some of our favorite "Bad" movies and why we gravitate towards them.

My guest Christian Ramirez (Casually Christian Podcast, Facebook: The Late Hour, Stories for the Insomniac) and I recount fond memories of Summers at the movies. Rotating Segment: Reappraisals: Christian and I make a case (mainly to the masses) for the 2002 Documentary The Kid Stays in the Picture!

On this mini I discuss what I've been watching, and also some of the podcasts I've been listening to!

Joined by guest Rico Mott (Twitch: @ricoco__, Instagram: @cup.of.ricoco) to discuss Pokémon! Specifically: Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) Pokémon: The Movie 2000 (1999) Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown (2000) Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019) But also the video games, the anime, Pokémon as a franchise, Rotating Segment: Wrong Answers Only! Rico and I look at a poste...

On the halfway point of the year, I briefly go through my favorite films so far, look ahead to the month of July, and announce the next full episode!

The second half of my conversation with Carlos Frank-Estrada (@KarlosTheFog on Twitter, @karlos.the.fog on Instagram), contributor to Handbasket Zine (@handbasketzine on Instagram AND Twitter), as we discuss LGBTQ+ films in the modern era, the evolution of language, and the unrealistic pressure of each film to "check all the boxes". Films discussed include: Bound (1996) - Prime Video, Paramount+ T...

A very special Pride Month episode featuring guest and contributor to Handbasket Zine (handbasketzine.carrd.co) Carlos Frank-Estrada (@karlos.the.fog on Instagram, @KarlosTheFog on Twitter). A topic and discussion so big, it had to be split into two parts. Part 1 focuses on the History of LGBT+ stories on film from the very beginnings of cinema throughout the Hays Code and beyond, touching on vari...

I join Giulia Oprea (giuliaoprea@utexas.edu) we explore the recent sleeper hit After Yang from an academic perspective, Kogonada's flipping-of-the-script prompted discussions on Techno-Orientalism and how Science Fiction is inextricably intertwined with both History as well as the modern societal perspective. Join us for this informative and fascinating discussion, which does NOT require (though w...

A look into films being released in June, from Jurassic World: Dominion, to Lightyear, to The Black Phone and Baz Luhrmann's Elvis! Also, I briefly discuss Alex Garland's Men, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, and more! Full episodes coming next month!