Nostalgium Arcanum

Be afraid... Be very afraid... of a twisted fusion of sci-fi horror and romance, as well as man and insect. David Cronenberg's body horror masterpiece haunts not only for its viscerally upsetting imagery, but because that imagery is paired with strong characters and profound metaphysical questions. If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2650366...

No mere mortal can resist the evil of The Thriller! This week we revisit the moment when the King of Pop truly began his reign, a song and music video that claimed musical records unlikely to be beaten. Shall you be found without the soul for getting down? If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twit...

We've passed the point of no return as we dissect Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece, the O.G., The Phantom of the Opera. The musical will soon close on Broadway after a record-breaking 35 years, over 10,000 performances, and a staggering $6,000,000,000 profit. On this episode we'll peer behind the mask to better understand why this show had such an impact and lasting legacy. If you have feedback,...

Our first entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum is the ghost with the most. This episode we crack open the Handbook for the Recently Deceased and explore the lasting power of Tim Burton's kitschy, bureaucratic afterlife comedy. If you have feedback, find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod BlueSky: @nosta...