So It's Come to This

Finally, a podcast about movies.

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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. #obey https://t.co/UOknKb16P6

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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. https://t.co/6aepPU3dUm

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This week, we're greenlighting the incursion with 1996's "The Rock." We talk about Michael Bay's blockbuster with Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris and 75 other awesome actors, and we examine how well the action holds up 30 years later. Listen now. https://t.co/GmzmxoWOBI

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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. https://t.co/Uhi0ejyYAv

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This week, we've got it all with "UHF." We talk about growing up with "Weird Al" Yankovic, cover all our favorite jokes and bits from this 1989 cult classic, and share our top 10 "Weird Al" songs. Listen now. https://t.co/3YpBfCG26R

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This week, we're back at the movies with "The Drama." We talk all about Kristoffer Borgli's darkly funny follow-up to "Dream Scenario" and the fun of watching Zendaya and Robert Pattinson spiral into madness over a big secret (spoilers). Listen now. https://t.co/WX8BtvafVw

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No new episode this week, so catch up on one of our previous 300+ movie talks here and meet us next week for more. https://t.co/XeXaSBHXMG

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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 scathing sci-fi vision of control and rebellion six years before "Star Wars." Listen now. https://t.co/RVyL0oE8Dw

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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, and how its painted movie poster remains the all-time greatest piece of fantasy art. Listen now. #deathstalker https://t.co/uWmUfxbWju

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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. https://t.co/DkiHjBeGQJ

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This week, we're playing party games with 2022's Gen Z horror movie "Bodies Bodies Bodies." We 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. https://t.co/jsNeoeGr25

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This week, we're knocking heads with the Diceman in 1993's straight-to-video classic "Brain Smasher... A Love Story." We talk about this fun brawler flick where Andrew Dice Clay protects Teri Hatcher from Chinese ninjas in Portland, Or-e-gon. Listen now. https://t.co/zAplTH4cgN

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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 we love this Oscar-snubbed movie and silver-haired Tom Cruise. Listen now. https://t.co/SD7SkJSMSl

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This week, we're marking our calendars and watching 1981's "Saturday the 14th." We talk about the horror parody boon of the '80s and how this movie's cozy charm makes up for a lack of jokes. Listen now. https://t.co/ys6UQ5kpFh

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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 and cover how West's micro-budget horror debut packs real scares and surprises. Listen now. https://t.co/EUgBAxY606

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This week, we celebrate Robert Duvall and his Oscar-winning performance in 1983's "Tender Mercies." We talk about Duvall's understated brilliance as country singer Mac Sledge and the movie's surprising story of redemption. Listen now. https://t.co/weD5oQHeO0

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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. https://t.co/Mty8nJrY5m

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Happy Friday the 13th! Celebrate by checking out our new podcast on "Jason Takes Manhattan" or by revisiting our older F13 episodes in our playlist. #fridaythe13th #JasonVoorhees https://t.co/GvqZBNOb2a

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This week, we take a bite out of The Big Apple with 1989's "Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan." We talk about Jason's wettest look, meanest kills and why we think this is an underrated entry in the franchise. Listen now. https://t.co/9xfZRxYew4

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This week, we go down the rabbit hole with 2025's "Bugonia." We talk about the satirical conspiracy thriller from Yorgos Lanthimos, our love of Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons (and Stavros), and why the film doesn't feel all that crazy right now. Listen now. https://t.co/JsJ3xeTqH4