James Sabata

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James Sabata and Don Guillory will be exploring social issues in horror. Each week we will down a different film or topic. Horror as Social Commentary is a topic we've covered at a few comic conventions in the past year. It's become something that we each sincerely believe in academically as well as professionally. Social Commentary can take place in any genre, but horror has a way of planting seeds in our brains, allowing the ideas to be examined over time. While comedy has often been the go-to genre for examining social issues, horror is most effective vehicle for doing so. By creating a spa...

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Aug 5, 2024

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Episodes

The Social Commentary of 1BR (w/Alok Mishra and David Marmor) 02.07.2020

We explore the new film 1BR with the writer/director David Marmor and producer Alok Mishra. Join as us we dive deep into questions of community, isolation, and how a desire to fit in can make us give up so much of ourselves. What have we each given up to be a part of each aspect of our own lives?

The Social Commentary of JAWS (w/Jonathan Janz) 29.06.2020

Horror author Jonathan Janz joins us as we talk JAWS! Politicians who value revenue over lives. PTSD. The obsessions we let control us. The enemies we can't let go of. And all the ways Jaws proves itself to be the greatest movie ever made.

The Social Commentary of SILVER BULLET 23.06.2020

This week we explore Religion, Government, Private Justice, Disabilities, Unwed Pregnancy, Werewolves, and the ups and downs of small town living. Join us as we discuss Stephen King's SILVER BULLET.

The Social Commentary of SHAUN OF THE DEAD (w/Doug Murano) 15.06.2020

Stoker Award Winning Editor Doug Murano joins us to talk about friendship, true soulmates, the harsh reality of the world around us, and which character we've identified with most at different points in life.

The Social Commentary of THE HATE U GIVE 09.06.2020

We're talking #police brutality, dueling identities, community, loyalty, and the need to not only find yourself, but find your place as well.

The Social Commentary in GHOSTBUSTERS (w/ Mr. Creepy Pasta & Vincent Cava)) 01.06.2020

Mr. Creepy Pasta and Vincent V. Cava join us to talk about Ghostbusters. With deep dives into the lore, we discuss the different levels of ghosts, the original plans for a multi-film crossover, and ask important questions like, "What the f--k is a rolodex?"

The Social Commentary in SOCIETY (w/Danger Slater) 25.05.2020

Danger Slater joins us to talk about SOCIETY, a dark commentary on the soullessness of the upper class and how they feed on the rest of us. Watch your hair, get your sunscreen out of the shower, and let's take a bite out of this apple.

The Social Commentary of HATCHET (w/Derek D. Herbert) 21.05.2020

Director Derek D. Herbert spends some time with us talking about KANE HODDER. We delve into Herbert's documentary TO HELL AND BACK: THE KANE HODDER STORY and explore the social commentary in Adam Green's HATCHET, starring Kane Hodder

The Social Commentary of CABIN IN THE WOODS (w/Brent Terhune) 18.05.2020

Comedian Brent Terhune joins us to talk CABIN IN THE WOODS. We dive deep into horror tropes and subverted expectations, fear of monsters, and the illusion of safety. Check out Brent's website HERE and his Youtube channel HERE!

The Social Commentary in ZODIAC (w/Max Booth III) 14.05.2020

Author Max Booth III joins us to talk about ZODIAC, a film that meticulously follows the case of the Zodiac Killer. We chat about obsession, paranoia, directors who want 90 takes, and jars of urine... so many jars of urine.

The Social Commentary of TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID (w/Rich Duncan) 11.05.2020

Cartel Violence, Human Trafficking, Gender Violence, and the children left behind to try to survive in a constant war zone. Rich Duncan from Inkheist joins us to talk about the social commentary in TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID

The Social Commentary of HEREDITARY (w/Gemma Amor) 04.05.2020

Family Issues, Demonic Possession, Grandma's Dying Wish, and one big bang. Author Gemma Amor joins us to talk about the social commentary in HEREDITARY

The Social Commentary of DON'T F**K WITH CATS (w/Brian Kirk) 01.05.2020

Horror Author Brian Kirk joins James Sabata and Don Guillory to talk about people who killed in order to become famous. From Charles Manson to Columbine to BTK to Don't F**k With Cats, we explore the symbiotic relationship between the media and what drives some people to murder.

The Social Commentary in TRAIN TO BUSAN (w/ MichaelBrent Collings) 27.04.2020

Fathers who choose to be absent vs. those not given a choice. Millenials trying to balance the new world with the old ways. Family members who can't stand the thought of being apart. Zombies who work together... MichaelBrent Collings joins us to talk TRAIN TO BUSAN

The Social Commentary of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE (w/ Stephanie Evelyn) 23.04.2020

Author Stephanie Evelyn joins us to talk about Narcissism, Elder Abuse, the loss of self, and how the joy of film can be handed down generation to generation.

The Social Commentary of RINGU (w/ Michael David Wilson) 20.04.2020

Michael David Wilson joins us to talk about the social commentary in RINGU, what it's like living in Japan, how Asian films differ from Western films, and what we would do if we accidentally watched the tape. Michael David Wilson is one of the hosts of the This Is Horror Podcast. You can follow him on Twitter. His debut novella The Girl In The Video is available on Amazon.

The Social Commentary of WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS (w/ Allison and Ian Lovecraft) 13.04.2020

Allison and Ian Lovecraft join us as we break down the social commentary in WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS, a movie that looks at what people will do and who they will kill to be a part of something larger.

The Social Commentary of THE EXORCIST (w/ John Foster) 06.04.2020

John Foster joins us to talk about why the 70s produced the best horror films, how the Catholic Church benefitted from The Exorcist, and how exaggerated the reactions to this film really were.

The Social Commentary of TRAGEDY GIRLS (w/ Spooky Sarah Says) 30.03.2020

A tale of Social Media, Feminine expectations, the boundaries of friendship, and a drive to be famous. Sarah from Spooky Sarah Says joins us to talk about the social commentary in Tragedy Girls You can learn more about Sarah on Twitter at Geeks Who Eat or Spooky Sarah Says

The Social Commentary of JURASSIC PARK (w/ Thomas Brungardt) 23.03.2020

Man vs Nature. Technology vs Power. Velociraptors vs. Squishy soft human flesh. Thomas Brungardt joins us to talk #JurassicPark. Everybody, Thomas is joining us. No one cares.

The Social Commentary of THE ECLIPSE (w/ Laurel Hightower) 16.03.2020

Ghosts, Grief, Letting Go, Moving On, and that one asshole that just will not take no for an answer... Laurel Hightower stops by to chat about the social commentary of the 2009 film THE ECLIPSE.

The Social Commentary of FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009) (w/ James Azrael) 13.03.2020

Entitled rich kids, sex obsessed teens, the Angel of Death, and why you shouldn't touch Jason's weed. James Azrael joins us to look at the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th.

The Social Commentary of THE HOST (w/Thomas Brungardt) 09.03.2020

Thomas Brungardt joins us to talk about Fear of Pandemics, Government Misinformation Campaigns, Fathers who will stop at nothing for their children, and a giant fish monster. This is THE HOST.

The Social Commentary in THE INVISIBLE MAN (w/ Allison Lovecraft) 01.03.2020

From Domestic Violence to Animal Abuse, The #MeToo movement to presumed ownership of a woman's body to "Why don't they just leave?" Allison Lovecraft joins us to dive into some hard hitting questions.

The Social Commentary in POLTERGEIST (w/Jared Rivet) 24.02.2020

Jared Rivet joins us to talk about the price of living the American Dream, feminist horror theory, how Pizza Hut left its mark in every version of this film, and the REAL curse of Poltergeist. Get ready for some hard hitting social commentary from a film that literally digs deep to raise some hell. Spoiler Alert: You only THINK it was an Indian Burial Ground...

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