So It's Come to This: A Movie Podcast

This week, we take on the Tall Man by watching 1994's "Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead." We talk about why we love the Phantasm series and this action-packed sequel featuring Angus Scrimm's iconic villain, and we get into our favorite new characters, new spheres and new lore. Listen now.

This week, we close out 2025 with a look at another beloved 1985 movie, "Better Off Dead." We revisit Savage Steve Holland's oddly relatable teen comedy and talk about John Cusack's ski skills, Diane Franklin's French laugh, the movie's stacked cast of '80s icons and, of course, guitar-shredding cheeseburgers. Listen now.

We're home for the holidays and watching 1983's "Blood Beat." We unwrap the one-off hallucinogenic horror classic from a group of Wisconsin folks that features psychic powers, samurai killers and a bit of Christmas spirit. Listen now.

This week, we're getting hypnotized by 1985's "Lifeforce." We talk about how Tobe Hooper's weird sci-fi vampire film — co-written by Dan O'Bannon and released by Cannon Films — took risks that paid off, and we argue why "Lifeforce" should be a bigger cult classic. Listen now.

This week, we give ourselves over to Stanley Kubrick's 1975 masterpiece "Barry Lyndon." We cover what makes this 3-hour historical epic so intimidating but ultimately so rewarding to watch and we talk about the humor and human drama amid the stunning visuals. Listen now.

Our Noirvember continues with Stanley Kubrick's "Killer's Kiss." We talk about the 1955 gangster thriller that packs a punch in its 67 minute runtime, and we cover how Kubrick worked his genius on a shoestring budget in the back alleys and rooftops of New York City 70 years ago. Listen now.

Our Noirvember continues with 1957's "My Gun is Quick," a classic crime story set in the underbelly of Los Angeles. We dig into author Mickey Spillane and this movie's take on his violent private investigator character Mike Hammer, and we talk about L.A. freeways, chopped egg sandwiches and how this movie may have influenced "Blue Velvet." Listen now.

We're preaching the good news of "Honey Don't!" and why the latest lesbian neo-noir flick from Ethan Coen is worth a shot. We get into the Coen Brothers and their post-breakup work, and talk about Margaret Qualley and Chris Evans, the movie's sex and violence, and why we vibed with it more than the critics did. Listen now. (spoilers)

This week, we're podcasting under a full moon with "Stephen King's Silver Bullet." We talk about the werewolf craze of the '80s, King's unique path to writing this story, and "private justice" in the small town of Tarker's Mills. Listen now.

This week, we celebrate Halloween by watching the saddest Rob Zombie movie ever, "Halloween II." We talk about the director's cut of the 2009 sequel and get into Michael Myers' beard, Laurie's downward spiral, the movie's cool cast of character actors and, of course, "Weird" Al. Listen now.

This week, we're staking out 1985's horror classic "Fright Night." We talk about why we love Chris Sarandon's sexy next-door vampire and Roddy McDowall's washed up horror host, how everyone knew an Evil Ed in high school and why vampires are so theatrical. Listen now.

This week, we're knocking our heads around to talk about "Him." We cover the new sports-horror movie's cult messages, Marlon Wayans' acting, Julia Fox's eyebrows, and why billionaires are so weird. Listen now.

This week, we're having a few small beers with "One Battle After Another." We talk about Paul Thomas Anderson, Leo, Benicio, Sean Penn's serious toddler walk, the movie's mix of action and comedy and how it stands among PTA's other films. Listen now.

This week, we're continuing our Robert Redford retrospective with 1993's seductive smash hit "Indecent Proposal." We talk about Redford, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, the movie's infamous premise and its surprising love story. Listen now.

This week, we celebrate Robert Redford with 2018's "The Old Man & the Gun." We talk about the iconic actor's last starring role, Casey Affleck's sad face, Tom Waits' hair and how Redford changed the game in film. Listen now.

This week, we're living those high school nights with 1985's "Porky's Revenge!" We talk about the whole Porky's trilogy and how this movie makes the most of the cast's familiar and fun vibes and Dave Edmunds' music and musical connections. Listen now.

This week, we're taking the law into our own hands and feeling nasty with 1987's "Nasty Hero." We talk about how the movie's trailer on a VHS tape blew our minds, how Mike Starr steals the show and whether this all-but-forgotten action flick is worth its 75-minute runtime. Listen now.

This week, we're cruising with aliens in L.A. in 1988's "Earth Girls Are Easy." We talk about Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Julie Brown and the San Fernando Valley in the '80s. Listen now.

This week, we're chasing down 1995 sexy sci-fi horror flick "Species." We talk about Michael Madsen, Ben Kingsley, H.R. Giger, and why casting super model Natasha Henstridge as an alien-human hybrid is critic proof. Listen now.

This week, we're running down the new horror hit in theaters, "Weapons." We talk about the movie's freaky vibes and cool cast, including the unforgettable Aunt Gladys. Plus we solve the mystery of director Zach Cregger's true message. Listen now.

This week, we're riding the rails and talking about 1986's "Runaway Train." We get into how a train movie based on a story by Akira Kurosawa, co-written by former felon Eddie Bunker, and starring Jon Voight and Eric Roberts (both doing ridiculous accents) became one of the best Cannon films of the '80s. Listen now.

This week, we're heading to class to get into 1996's "The Substitute." We talk about Tom Berenger, Ernie Hudson, William Forsythe, and how this movie spawned a franchise. Listen now.

We are stepping into the ring to remember Hulk Hogan and 1989's "No Holds Barred." We talk about the massive popularity of Hulkamania and WWF wrestling in the late '80s, and how this movie ignores both while featuring some of the best of the worst acting, action and everything else. Listen now.

This week, we're talking about the BRAINS behind the 1985 horror comedy "The Return of the Living Dead." We cover the movie's perfect cast, cool lore, funniest jokes, genuine scares and more. Listen now.

This week, we're taking a bite out of 1996's "The Ghost and the Darkness." We talk about Michael Douglas' weirdest role, Val Kilmer's Irish accent, killer lions, and the movie's mix of adventure and gore. Listen now.