Paro Pod

In which we get passionate about Joan of Arc, recall the bizarre world of Return to Oz and dig into the surrealist sci-fi musical Bundeloafe II: Return of Jafar. Also including a round of Listener Questions and a vibey debate on the value of numerical ranking systems. Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Twitter or IG @paro_pod Recommended film for Episode 27 - The Toxic Avenger (19...

In which we celebrate our Silver Jubilee (yes it's a thing) with a dizzying discussion of Stanley Kubrick's final film, Eyes Wide Shut (1999) and a final exploration of the Texas Chainsaw franchise with the 2003 remake. Other films featured include Wolfwalkers (2020) and Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017). All before a round of your finest takes and questions. Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer F...

In which we step through the looking glass with a discussion of the final entry in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre series, which includes one of the most shocking twists in film history. After that we get into some listener questions and respond to your opinions on spoilers. Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Twitter or IG @paro_pod Film recommendation for Episode 25 - Eyes W...

In which we keep ourselves grounded with thermonuclear calamities, postmodern explosions and hyper-stylised ultraviolence, centred around our recommended film of the week, Threads (1984). All before we stroll down to Brown Town with a brief outline of our upcoming found-footage Batman script. Think Paranormal Activity meets Joker - crack open the champagne, we're heading straight to the top! Also...

In which we discuss films we've been watching this week, dig into a second serving of cannibal horror with Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and achieve a world-first in distilling cultural analysis down to an exact science known as 'vibology'. Featuring a treasure trove of hidden gems uncovered by our lovely listeners. Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Twitter and IG @paro_pod Film reco...

In which we talk chainsaw-wielding maniacs and social breakdown in Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and Mandy (2018), before a round of questions and unpopular opinions sent in by listeners! Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on IG or Twitter, @paro_pod Film recommendation for Episode 23 - Threads (1984) 00:05:27 Mandy 00:28:08 Texas Chainsaw Massacre Listener Opinions  01:13:16 M...

In which we keep the good times rolling with the most bizarre range of films yet - from Jodorowsky's latest to Pixar's, from Christmas with the Kranks to Falling Down, Napoleon Dynamite to Possession. Including a considered retrospective on 2020 cinema. Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on IG or Twitter, @paro_pod Recommended film for Episode 21 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) 00:0...

In which we ring in the new year with talk of everything from bewildering British satire like Johnny English and Love Actually to postmodern masterpieces like Shrek Retold and The Peanuts Movie. Featuring a deep-dive discussion of our recommended film of the week, Boots Riley's Sorry to Bother You. Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Twitter or IG @paro_pod Film recommendation for...

In which we talk hideous ghouls and monstrous mutants in Gremlins 2, They Live and Shrek the Musical. Featuring nostalgia trips with the Lion King and Harry Potter, plus a reflection on the passage of time and changing tastes! Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Twitter or IG @paro_pod Film recommendation for Episode 19 - Sorry to Bother You (2018) 00:01:23 Lion King (2019) 00:20:0...

In which we embrace the season with Joe Dante's chaotic Gremlins (1984), Die Hard (1988) and Shrek the Halls (timeless). Featuring chatter about Pixar and Harry Potter and a discussion of Warner's decision to stream new releases on HBO Max concurrent with cinemas. Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Twitter or IG @paro_pod Film recommendation for Episode 19 - Sorry to Bother You (2...

Join us as we talk Herzogian heroes, Lar's von Trier's 'Antichrist' (2009) and Kaufman's latest, 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' (2020). Including a continuation of the Shrek saga with a joint review of 'Shrek the Third' (2007) and 'Shrek Forever After' (2011). Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Twitter or IG @paro_pod Film recommendation for Episode 17 - Gremlins (1984) 00:03:06...

In which we talk Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Austin Powers (1997), continue our journey with the great green grafter in Shrek 2 (2004) and discuss our recommendation for the week, Michael Haneke's meta-fictional Funny Games (1997/2007).  Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Twitter or IG @paro_pod Film recommendation for Episode 17 - Gremlins (1984) 00:03:29 E...

In which we talk the mystifying melodrama of Showgirls (1995), the robo-futurism of Blade Runner (1982) and the strange happenings at Hanging Rock (1975) before beginning our new quest into the depths of the swamp with a retrospective on Shrek (2001). Followed by a series of delightful listener questions! Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Twitter or IG @paro_pod.  Film recom...

In which we talk the Spongebob Squarepants movies, Bourne Ultimatum (2007) and the accents in the Wild Mountain Thyme trailer, as well as the recommended films for the week, Nightcrawler (2014) and Peeping Tom (1960). 00:02:59  🧽 The Filmography of Spongebob Squarepants 00:30:48 🔫 Bourne Ultimatum 00:45:42 👁 Peeping Tom 01:11:43 📸  Nightcrawler Listener Questions 01:36:55 🇮🇪 Reflectio...

In which we talk Francis Ford Coppola's stylishly sexy Dracula (1992), Diablo Cody's sensually subversive Jennifer's Body (2009) and some Italian guy's crudely carnivorous Cannibal Holocaust (1980). Featuring a number of other interesting films such as Dead Man (1995), The Hills Have Eyes (1972) and The Other Lamb (2019) as well as a round of questions and hot takes. Recommended films for episode...

In which we talk The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), Trash Humpers (2009) and the recommended film for the week, The Other Guys (2010). Featuring local talent spotlight and a new segment in which we react to Hot Takes sent in by listeners. Recommended film for episode 13 - Nightcrawler (2014) and Peeping Tom (1960) Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @paro_pod...

In which we talk silent movies, found footage, the cine-nihilism of Se7en (1995) and weigh in on what it would take to remake the Twilight franchise into an Oscar-winning epic. Recommendation for next week – The Other Guys (2010) Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter @paro_pod Ask us questions on IG, Twitter or email us at theparopod@gmail.com 00:03:34 🇫🇷 Dan...

In which keep it creepy with five bone-chilling tales of terror, including Peeping Tom (1960), One Cut of the Dead (2017) and our recommendation for this week Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982). Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer. Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter @paro_pod Ask us questions on IG, Twitter  or email us at theparopod@gmail.com Dawn of the Dead (2004) 🛒 -  0...

In which we talk Perfect Blue (1997),  inhuman hyperreal projections and sensory deprivation tanks.  All graphics credits to Luke, @cerealdrawer on insta Follow us on instagram @paro_pod and on twitter @paro_pod Ask us questions on IG, Twitter or email us at theparopod@gmail.com Next film recommendation - Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 🎬 Paul Verhoeven...

"Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!” - Big Drac, 1897 In which we talk Twilight for the final (?) time and gothic monstrosities in general. Sandwiched between Office banter and a few tasty Listener Questions. All graphic credits to Luke, @cerealdrawer on insta Follow us on instagram @paropod and on Twitter @paro_pod. Ask us questions on Insta, Twitter or email us at t...

In which we talk Children of Men/Land of the Lost, stop off on the penultimate leg of our journey through the Twilight Saga with Breaking Dawn Part 1 and pay homage to some our heroes (Jedward and Tommy Wiseau).  Film recommendation for this week - Perfect Blue by Satoshi Kon Graphic credits to Luke, @cerealdrawer Send questions, feedback or abuse through DM or on Twitter @paro_pod! 00:00:00...

In which we talk Lovecraft Country, Gaspar Noé's Irréversible (!) and field our first batch of listener's questions. All graphic credits to Luke, @cerealdrawer on insta Follow us on instagram @paropod and on Twitter @paro_pod. Ask us questions on Insta, Twitter or email us at theparopod@gmail.com 00:00:00 👁 Intro 00:06:55 🎬 Apocalypse Lmao: Director's Nut 00:20:33 😈 Lovecraft Country 00:32:35 😵...

In which we talk Climax (2018),  The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) and turbulent trips around the world and inside your head!  Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer on Instagram  Follow us on instagram @paropod and on Twitter @paro_pod. Ask us questions on Insta, Twitter or email us at theparopod@gmail.com 00:01:30 Twilight Bantz 00:21:08 Climax 00:47:24 Psychedelic Baguettes 01:09...

In which we tackle the murky matters of political economy, take a deep dive on some of old Europe's darkest secrets and discuss The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009). Graphics credit to Luke, @cerealdrawer Follow us on instagram @paropod and on Twitter @paro_pod Next week film recommendation- Climax (2018) Timestamps: 00:02:06 🧙‍♀️Witchcraft + Alternatives 00:28:13 ⚠️ Giallo film 00:40:43 🌖 Colour...

We didn't plan this one, kinda rambly, but we run through what to expect from future episodes. Also start Eoin's voyage through the Twilight series, some political stuff, Color Out of Space, and more. Graphics by Luke, @cerealdrawer on instagram Follow us on instagram @paropod and on Twitter @paro_pod Film recommendation- Climax (2018) Timestamps:  🧛🏼‍♂️ Twilight Bantz 00:02:11 👀 Dodgy Par...