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10 Cloverfield Lane starts off with an excellent lesson in visual storytelling. We can piece together what is happening with minimal dialogue. The ability to dial up the tension while keeping the audience guessing gives us an excellent window into what our main character, Michelle, may be thinking without her needing to spew it out with bad dialogue. The tipping point, and the moment that could st...

Vampirism transcends human notions of gender, sexuality, and regular human needs. When you become a vampire, you become nothing. Eli expresses this to her new friend Oskar, but how much of a friend can Eli really be to Oskar, as she herself knows that this is her reality. Vampires tales are a dime-a-dozen, but this film is the most unique vampire film we've covered to date. Spoiler; this film is f...

It's time for the annual Halloween Horror Draft. This is year 6! This will be handled a little different this year. You'll note there is NO link to the actual poll. That will be posted on OCT 1 for members only - make sure your emails are correct! This gives you time to listen to the episode with NO spoilers other than the draft order as shown in the image. A little teaser as it were. This was an...

Night Flier is tucked into a collection of short stories from Stephen King in a book titled Nightmares & Dreamscapes . This film took those 30 (or so) pages and delivered an atmospheric film that is stuffed with ambiance and offers a unique spin on the vampire genre. The film asks us to imagine a world in which a vampire flies a private plane from airstrip to airstrip chalking up victims along...

The Outsiders borders somewhere between odd, melodramatic and outstanding. Francis Ford Coppola helms this teen drama about the age-old tale of class warfare. This time it's 1962 Tulsa, Oklahoma and the "socs" and the "greasers" routinely clash, but are they really that different? Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Fl...

Europa Report accomplishes a lot with a small budget for space traveling science fiction storytelling. The decision to shoot the film out of sequnece and to use the found footage style was an excellent way to lean into the realistic aspect of the film while also trimming the budget. The question discussed; does the movie do enough to keep the film compelling? Links Support Our Work - https://lsgme...

Backrooms (dir. Kane Parsons) started as an internet meme and has grown into a box office hit. The story blends both liminal horror and the psychological misgivings of our characters, and weaves both into a unique and unsettling horror film. But... does it do too much to explain a mystery whose novelty rests in the enigmatic? Have a listen and find out! Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.ne...

Shifting alliances irrevocably reshape the war as Rhaenyra's forces converge around Tumbleton and both sides vie to gain the upper hand. Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic Disclaimer : This e...

Our prior five Trailer Talk episodes are for members only, but we were feeling generous because we appreciate that you devote time to listening to us, even if you choose not to support our work. On this episode we sit and watch trailers. Simple. These films are all upcoming as of August of 2026. There are some silly looking pictures in here as well as some fantastic looking pictures. Links Support...

Congrats again the the winners of the Member Movie Giveaway for Quarter 2 of 2026! To learn more consider supporting us via the link below, and congrats again to all the winners! Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.you...

This is a free bonus sample from our members-only podcast. Enjoy! If you are interested in more content like this please considering supporting the show! Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic Di...

Torn between Mysaria and Daemon's visions for her reign, Rhaenyra grows desperate for a sign that she will prevail. Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic Disclaimer : This episode features impre...

Donnie Brasco is a film that is criminally underdiscussed. Today that changes as we get what is likely our longest two-man episode ever. This film features incredible acting, incredible tension, and a gut-wrenching yet satisfying ending. Would this film be held in higher regard with a household name directing it? What if Scorsese helmed this picture? The most remarkable part of this film is the tr...

While Rhaenyra and Daemon focus on how best to deal with Ormund, tensions among their neglected allies begin to erupt. Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic Disclaimer : This episode features im...

As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempt to control the spiraling situation in King's Landing. Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic Disclaimer : This episode features impre...

A History of Violence could easily be passed off as a basic genre film that drifts into ultraviolence. However, when you examine this Cronenberg flick more deeply, you'll find a thoughtful film that asks us to consider violence from a philosophical perspective—specifically our history with it, our relationship to it, and whether we can ever truly escape our past entanglements with it. Links Suppor...

Ormund's invasion of Tumbleton forces Rhaenyra into a corner. Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic Disclaimer : This episode features impressions and parodies of celebrities and characters for...

What if Ron Howard was an absolute monster on set? What if Peter Dinklage was the Hitler of the Little People? What if Willow's party had Greek names as puns? What if Lisa Von Lisa was real and wrote a book in the spirit of a dark fantasy sex epic? Wait... do the Nelwyn's get together and just bang each other? Spoiler; yes (and in real life). Do we discuss the movie? Of course... it's a 3 hour pod...

Unable to locate her enemies and facing demands from all sides, Rhaenyra learns King's Landing isn't what she anticipated. Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic Disclaimer : This episode feature...

A quick announcement for the upcoming schdeule for the next couple episodes, the Member Movie Giveaway, and the membership migration. Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic Disclaimer : This epis...

As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost. Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic Disclaimer : This episode fea...

Project Hail Mary is an interesting film in terms of its dramatic tone. The first 30 minutes present us with a Dr. Grace who has the whoopsie-daisy, befuddled manner of Inspector Gadget. Is this really a movie about the end of the world? As the film progresses, the tone settles into something more palatable, and by the end, you have an excellent science fiction film that is well worth watching. Li...

Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet. Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/join Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu Acknowledgements Floyd Frye (Intro/Outro Voice): https://www.tiktok.com/@floydfrye George C Music (Music): https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeCMusic Disclaimer : Thi...

Conan the Barbarian is a legitimately great movie. Its sequel, Conan the Destroyer, is often dismissed as the vastly inferior follow-up—and while Barbarian is indeed the stronger film, don’t get it twisted. Destroyer is still a legitimate, bad-ass fantasy adventure that’s more than worthy of the Conan name. The production design is fantastic, immersing you fully in Conan’s savage world. Add in a f...

The Payback theatrical cut approaches the film with more levity than the director's cut which didn't get released until a handful of years later. It's a great lesson in how different a film can feel with clever editing, filters, and a change of music. Regardless of the version you prefer one thing is absolutely true; Mel Gibson is fantastic as Porter. Links Support Our Work - https://lsgmedia.net/...