Cult Fiction

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss puppet operas, on screen dicks, and How I Met Your Mother as they review Nicholas Stoller’s FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL. Andy counts how many assholes we have on the cast and Stephanie defends Muppets in Space. Plus: Bill Hader, Paul Rudd, and Jack McBrayer are charming.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss ghosts, Catholics, and snot marbles as they review Guillermo del Toro’s THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE. Andy has a crush on Ron Pearlman and Stephanie might want to fuck a fish man? Plus: is this a crossover episode?!

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss glam rock and Ewan’s cock as they review Todd Haynes's VELVET GOLDMINE. Andy only talks about Bowie 17 million times and Stephanie tries to be respectful of the dead. Plus: the best gay movie quadruple feature lineup.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss leg lamps, getting your children guns, and decoder rings as they review Bob Clark’s A CHRISTMAS STORY. Andy reveals that this movie is in the Library of Congress; Stephanie retells her soap story. Plus: let’s treat women bad and make Peking Duck a surprise!

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss dead wives, atheism, and Hugh Jackman’s decreasing amount of hair as they review Darren Aronofsky’s THE FOUNTAIN. Andy draws a really long chord from Aronofsky to Tick Tick Boom and Stephanie immediately shits on it. Plus: Stephanie’s thoughts on bathtub sex.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss lizard people and drugs as they review Terry Gilliam’s FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS. Andy fanboys and Stephanie invents a new game - it looks like Riff Raff if… Plus, did you know who Johnny Depp’s best friend is?

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Doordash and incels as they review Ben Stiller’s THE CABLE GUY. Andy reveals he has been to Medieval Times too many times and Stephanie takes it there. Plus: why cell phone stores are the worst.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss theatre and improv as they review Christopher Guest’s WAITING FOR GUFFMAN. Andy discusses mockumentaries and Guest’s crew of actors and Stephanie goes to Steak and Shake. Plus: did you know that this movie has three ways to do the Kevin Bacon game in one? Because Stephanie didn’t.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Netflix Christmas Trash as they review Alex Zamm's A CHRISTMAS PRINCE. Andy wonders how many people Rudy has killed and Stephanie HAD to bring up Die Hard (against her better judgment). Plus: Andy is mad that all Romanians don’t look like Vampires.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Chicago, rock and roll, and cocaine as they review John Landis’s THE BLUES BROTHERS. Andy hates on the director and Stephanie shits on the Catholic Church. We’re on a mission from God.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Lord of the Rings and old white ladies as they review John Boorman's EXCALIBUR. Andy talks mosquito bite sex scenes and Stephanie discloses aspects of the director's will. Plus: a watching rec!

Watching Recommendations: Cursed, on Netflix

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Home Alone and revenge plots as they review Jeremy Saulnier's BLUE RUIN. Andy discusses the career of Saulnier and Stephanie does it in one. Plus: Toxic Avenger news!

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss hotel ballrooms and 1984 as they review DEATH RACE 2000. Andy swoons over Roger Corman and Stephanie calls out political satire. Plus: nakkies blur!

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss six fingered men and gentle masculinity as they review Rob Reiner's THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Andy reviews adventure as a genre and Stephanie shares Mandy Patinkin's motivation. Plus: Andre the Giant is the sweetest human, and Cary Elwes is America’s sexual awakening, and Stephanie is not excited for the next movie.

Reading Recommendations: THE PRINCESS BRIDE by William Goldman

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss phone sex and PonyFlans as they review  Jamie Travis's FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL. Andy coins the phrase “sex comedy frosting” and Stephanie misses rom coms. Plus: Stephanie quits after Andy makes a bad pun.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie wax on and wax off philosophic about the nature of 80's sports movies in all their problematic wonder. Join us in a rumination on nostalgia, toxic masculinity, performative racism and the crane kick - the greatest stupid finishing move of all time.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss what it means to be human as they review Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER. Andy discusses the multiple versions and Stephanie struggles with her new found identity as a Ridley Scott fanboy.

Reading Recommendations: DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP, by Philip K Dick

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss ape trauma and puppets as they review (the importance of) Spike Jonze's BEING JOHN MALKOVICH. Andy compares it to GET OUT and Stephanie compares it to WILLY WONKA. Plus: puppet sex?

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss moon Nazis and revisionist culture as they review Timo Vuorensola's IRON SKY. Andy comments on how those Nazis look damn sharp and Stephanie has a Rita Repulsa moment. Plus: the worst drinking game.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss the more serious side of the crypt and Armenian genocide as they review Terry George’s THE PROMISE. Andy gives a history lesson and Stephanie talks about color themes. Plus: a star-studded cast and a great script.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss motorcycles and Lake Minnetonka as they review Albert Magnoli’s PURPLE RAIN. Andy knows the password and Stephanie has champagne glass opinions. Plus: we are in person now!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! In this surprise holiday episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Santa kinkd and alcoholism as they review Terry Zwigoff’s BAD SANTA. Andy runs down a cast list of almost Santas and Stephanie talks about Lorelai Gilmore. Plus: the whitest Christmas tradition!

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss musical themes and morality as they review Michael Ritchie’s THE FANTASTICKS. Andy Fan Boys over Joel Grey and Stephanie talks circuses. Plus: Teller!

Reading Recommendations: The Romancers by Edmond Rostand

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss nonverbal aliens as they review Tim Burton’s MARS ATTACKS! Andy relays childhood fears, Stephanie stands for alien sex workers. Plus, Andy refuses to live in a world where Jack Skellington has a penis.

A special anniversary of releasing episodes/ part two of Halloween in July (the better alternative). Before there was anything, we recorded some warm up episodes we never thought would see the light of day.  Oops. Sorry, past selves.  Here it is:  HOCUS POCUS.

A special anniversary of releasing episodes/ part one of Halloween in July (the better alternative). Before there was anything, we recorded some warm up episodes we never thought would see the light of day.  Oops. Sorry, past selves.  Here it is:  CORALINE.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss nose licking and bad CGI as they review Graham Baker’s BEOWULF. Andy instrumentalizes rock anthems and Seinfeld themes, Stephanie discusses representations of Grendel’s mother in art, and both wonder about guillotines.

Reading Recommendations: GRENDEL, by John Gardner

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss 3D chess, karaoke, and hell as they review Martin McDonagh's IN BRUGES. Andy lauds the movie’s writing, Stephanie wonders which Colin it is, and they both think that maaaaaybe Brendan Gleason has a death kink.

Reading Recommendations: IF CHINS COULD KILL, Bruce Campbell

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Ted Hughes and 50’s nostalgia as they review Brad Byrd's THE IRON GIANT. Andy talks Bill Clinton, Stephanie gives a mini-dissertation on the Red Panic/Space Race in children’s literature, and they both have a crush on Dean.

Reading Recommendations:
ARIEL, by Sylvia Plath

(sure fine okay also THE IRON GIANT, by Ted Hughes)

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss the Pythons, Man of la Macha, and wasted film as they review Terry Gilliam's The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Andy hates Robin Williams for once, Stephanie gets up to make a sammich, and they both hate this movie.

Reading Recommendations: Big Fish, by David Wallace

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Reaganomics and the garbage fire of 2021 as they review John Carpenter’s THEY LIVE. Andy talks the art of black and white, Stephanie talks marketing, and they both are here to chew bubblegum and kick ass.

Reading Recommendations:

CAPITALIST REALISM, by Mark Fisher, an examination of hopelessness in the face of consumerism through pop-culture (from Children of Men to Wall-E), politics, and education.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss Carl's Jr. and ACAB as they review SUPER TROOPERS. Andy discusses syrup logistics, Stephanie gives a feminist reading for something new and different, and they both are mad at a misuse of Wonder Woman.  

Reading Recommendations: 

The End of Policing by Alex Vitale - on the dramatic growth of police departments, and why present reform measures will not end police assaults and killing of unarmed Black people

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss body snatching and Animorphs as they review Robert Rodriguez's  THE FACULTY. Andy references THE THING so often you can make it a drinking game, Stephanie gives a mini-primer on Southern accents and paper-cutter pranks, and they both swoon over Robert Kurtzman’s work.

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss yet another vampire movie (but this time, make it philosophical) as they review Abel Ferrara's The Addiction. Andy fan girls over Walken again, Stephanie is very glad she didn’t see this in her goth phase, and they both are ready for a break from vampire movies.

Reading Recommendations:  NO EXIT, by Jean-Paul Sartre

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss music videos, vampires, and Bowie as they review The Hunger. Andy compares the movie to Lost Boys, Stephanie brings up Keats and Byronic heroes, and they both have a new least favorite hell.

Reading Recommendations: VAMPIRES IN THE LEMON GROVE, by Karen Russell

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss sex work, donut shops, and West Hollywood as they review TANGERINE. Stephanie schools Andy in fog science, Andy reveals the original intent behind Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, and they both fawn over the technical aspects.

Reading Recommendations

REVOLTING PROSTITUTES: THE FIGHT FOR SEX WORKERS’ RIGHTS, by Molly Smith