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The Happening (2008) with Michael DeForge

M Night Defenders, ASSEMBLE!!!! We've got the awesome artist Michael DeForge (Birds of Maine, Adventure Time) in the house to talk about the eco-terror film that was both intensely ahead and of its time, The Happening! Don't miss out as we get into the b-movie roots, the embodiment of climate anxiety, and vital deleted scenes of this misunderstood M Night Shyamalan heater! 

Night of the Hunter (1955) with Jenna Cha

How many episodes has it been, lord? 6? 12? Well I know you wouldn't steer me wrong, because this week the episode is about Night of the Hunter, and we're talking to Jenna Cha (The Sickness)!
 
We're getting into what makes body horror so effective, receiving the perfect poster as a wedding gift, and pairing the movie with Skinamarink for the ultimate double feature - so don't miss out!

Donnie Darko (2001) with Siobhan Irving

28 days... 6 hours... 42 minutes... and 12 seconds. That is when the best horror movie ever made... will be discussed. And it's Donnie Darko!
 
Siobhan Irving from Have A Nice Apodcalypse is here to break down the mind bender from Richard Kelly that inspired a generation of film nerds, Donnie Darko! We're talking about rejecting dichotomous thinking, discovering the true Donnie Darko in the intertextual 3rd place, and how damn funny this movie is! Something for everyone. Don't miss out!

Midsommar (2019) with Scott Whitten

The Spooky Newfie Scott Whitten is here to talk about Ari Aster's floral film that's as much Cannibal Holocaust as it is The Wicker Man, Midsommar! We're talking about leveling the "object" field between humans and nature, the dynamic use of space in foreshadowing, and all the piss and dongs floppin around... something for everyone. Don't miss out - and help with the listener drive by telling a friend who liked this movie!

Michael Clayton (2007) with Patrick Monahan

While many podcasts will spend the upcoming month talking about ghosts, goblins, ghouls, etc, today Patrick (What A Time to Be Alive Podcast) and I are talking about the truest horror of all - being worn down by the unpunished & unethical behavior of the corporate world like Michael Clayton, fixer extraordinaire!!!! We're talking about having an extortionary relationship with work, 17 baguettes, $50 worth of driving, 70 filming locations and 1 best horror movie ever made. Don't miss out!

An American Werewolf in London (1981) with Robert Persinger

This week: Beware the moon and stay off the moors, because Robert Persinger aka The Drop King is here to talk about An American Werewolf in London! We talk about watching this one more than once in a blue moon, the dark side of the moon (shadow) connection it has, bipedal vs quadrupedal wolf-men and much more! Check it awOOOOOOOooout!!

Take Shelter (2011) with Justin Mancini

NOT A ONE OF YOU IS PREPARED, because this week's best horror movie ever made is Take Shelter, as chosen by Justin Mancini of Podwork Angels and Cinema Joes!
 
Never been better is the chorus as we diverge into Bug, Melancholia, Kenny who speaks German, the book of Job and more! how many chili dogs are too many? Only you can decide, by listening to this episode now!!

Return to Oz (1985) with Vera Drew

There's no place like home, but we're heading somewhere over the rainbow to talk about Vera Drew's pick for best horror movie ever made - Return to Oz!!
 
We're talking about her movie The People's Joker, Oz's joyful reversal of Funny Games surrounding the most tragic figures ever captured on film, the madness of King Scarecrow, the story's Coen-esque happenstance and why editing matters so damn much! Don't miss out!
 
from the corrections department: in my final summation I accidentally call Jack Pumpkinhead, Jack Skellington. If you were going to correct me about this, grow up.

Under the Silver Lake (2018) with Hayes Davenport

Cold beer, hot day... the perfect environment to break down David Robert Mitchell's Under the Silver Lake with Hayes Davenport from The Flagrant Ones and Hollywood Handbook! We're talking Nepo Babies, the code buried under the surface, cheering on the Fightin' Barristers and trying to figure out just what the heck is so broken in us that we became podcasters anyway?! Don't miss this ep!NOTE FROM GEORGE:
In addition to the causes of homelessness that already existed, COVID forced many people onto the street and has put an incredible strain on the already underfunded resources. With this in mind, and with respect to both the art we're discussing here and the work Hayes is doing, I've set up a recurring donation to Bethesda Project. This is an organization here in Philadelphia helping people get back on their feet, and I encourage you all to donate as well, or find a similar cause near you to support - it's a hard world out there, and plenty of people are fighting to make it harder.

Patreon Preview: Legal Thriller VIII with George from BLHHiP v Greg from WPM

A peek behind the paywall - this very fun, jam-packed Legal Thriller where I am the litigant instead of the judge!The cases argued by myself and Greg before the judges from 5 Day Rentals were:Prepared Cases:1) Best Representation of B-Movie2) Best use of a one-take long shot3) Best dog characterSpeed Round:1) Best Stephen King adaptation besides the Shining2) Best "religious nutjob" performanceHad an absolute blast with this one; Hope you all enjoy it too!