So It's Come to This: A Movie Podcast

This week, we realize we can never go home again with the 2010 horror hit "Insidious." We talk about James Wan, Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson and how this movie spawned a franchise that helped usher in modern horror cinema. Listen now.

This week, we're unable to look away from 1974's "The Centerfold Girls." We talk about this sadistic and sleazy slasher starring prolific character actor Andrew Prine, and we manage to find a lot of laughs in one of the darkest movies we've covered. Listen now.

This week, we're taking a hard turn into the 1975 Blaxploitation classic "Bucktown." We talk about Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and how the movie delivers a deeper message alongside violent brawls and shootouts. Listen now.

This week, we're navigating our way through the liminal horror hallways of "Backrooms." We talk about 20-year-old director Kane Parsons, how this movie fits into his Youtube series and why empty spaces can be so scary. Listen now.

This week, we're seeing things clearly with John Carpenter's "They Live." We talk about Roddy Piper and Keith David, how the movie's social commentary endures nearly 40 years later, and why the famous alley brawl still looms so large. Listen now.

This week, we're back in theaters with the new horror hit "Obsession." We talk about writer/director Curry Barker's arrival as a filmmaker, Inde Navarrette's instantly iconic performance and what makes this movie so scary. Listen now.

This week, we're greenlighting the incursion with 1996's "The Rock." We talk all about the Michael Bay blockbuster with Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris and about 75 other awesome actors, and we examine how well the action holds up 30 years later. Listen now.

This week, we trim the fat with 1989's "Parents." We get personal talking about the surprising horror film from director Bob Balaban with unnerving music by Angelo Badalamenti and chilling performances by Randy Quaid and Mary Beth Hurt. Listen now.

This week, we've got it all with "UHF." We talk about growing up with "Weird Al" Yankovic's music, cover all our favorite jokes and bits from this 1989 cult classic, and talk abut how both this movie and Al have endured. Plus: Our top 10 "Weird Al" Yankovic songs. Listen now.

This week, we're back at the movies with "The Drama." We talk all about writer-director Kristoffer Borgli's darkly funny follow-up to "Dream Scenario," how much we liked watching Zendaya and Robert Pattinson spiral into madness by a big secret (spoilers), and why "The Drama" may be the best movie of the year so far. Listen now.

This week, we're looking for a way out with 1971's "THX 1138." We get deep into George Lucas' first feature film and marvel at how he crafted this dense, raw, scathing sci-fi vision of control and rebellion six years before "Star Wars." Listen now.

This week, we gaze upon the swords and sorcery of 1983's "Deathstalker." We talk about growing to love the movie's mix of sex and violence, how its painted movie poster remains the all-time greatest piece of fantasy art and why we're dubious about the 2025 remake. Listen now.

This week, we're staking out the hacienda with 1991's "Shattered." We unravel Wolfgang Petersen's amnesia thriller and talk about Tom Berenger's squint, Bob Hoskins' stare, the movie's cool car crashes and the silly but satisfying twist. Listen now.

This week, we're playing party games with 2022's Gen Z horror movie "Bodies Bodies Bodies." We get into how Eric has tried to convince Charlie to do an episode of a Rachel Sennott movie for years and talk about how this movie mixes satire with scares for a modern-day whodunit that feels like hanging out with your smartest and funniest friend. Listen now.

This week, we're knocking heads with the Diceman in 1993's straight-to-video classic "Brain Smasher... A Love Story." We talk all about this surprisingly charming brawler flick where Andrew Dice Clay protects Teri Hatcher from Chinese ninjas in Portland, Or-e-gon. Listen now.

This week, we're pulling an all-nighter to talk about Michael Mann's other L.A. movie, 2004's "Collateral." We catch up on the recent Oscars before we get into how much this Oscar-snubbed movie rules and why silver-haired Tom Cruise is the best Tom Cruise. Listen now.

This week, we're marking our calendars and watching 1981's "Saturday the 14th." We talk about the horror parody boon of the '80s, celebrate the Hollywood love story of stars Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss and decide that this movie's cozy charm makes up for a lack of jokes. Listen now.

This week, we're having a 'frightmare' with Tom Noonan and Ti West and watching 2005's "The Roost." We remember Noonan's many iconic performances (including this one) and cover how West's micro-budget horror debut packs real scares and surprises. Listen now.

This week, we celebrate Robert Duvall and his Oscar-winning performance in 1983's "Tender Mercies." We talk about Duvall's understated brilliance as washed-up country singer Mac Sledge and how the movie mixes quiet drama and heartwarming musical performances in a surprising story of redemption. Listen now.

This week, we're having Bloody Marys with 1972's "Blacula." We talk about how this Blaxploitation vampire classic defies expectations, and why William Marshall's commanding performance may be our favorite cinematic bloodsucker ever. Listen now.

This week, we take a slime-covered bite out of The Big Apple with 1989's "Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan." We talk about the movie's large cast of teen victims, drawn-out cruise ship scenes, brief NYC screen time, and why we think it's an underrated entry in the franchise. Listen now.

This week, we're going down the rabbit hole with 2025's "Bugonia." We talk about why we liked this satirical conspiracy thriller from Yorgos Lanthimos, why we love Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons and why this far-out film doesn't feel all that crazy in today's world. Listen now.

This week, we're hitting the paddles with "Marty Supreme." We talk about the ping-pong centered odyssey from Josh Safdie and explain why we've become Chalamet guys. Listen now.

This week, we're going to the circus with 1988's "Killer Klowns From Outer Space." We talk about the Chiodo Brothers' vision, John Vernon's genius, the movie's showcase of practical effects and more reasons why we love this one-of-a-kind cult classic. Listen now.

This week, we're wondering how far is too far with 1988's "Cop." We talk about the violent noir thriller starring James Woods as the world's worst detective, and how his over-the-top (and illegal) methods and morally bankrupt character feel too real in 2026. Listen now.