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Keep it down! We are trying to pod in here! This week's episode is covering HAIRSPRAY (1988)! We discuss this delightful John Waters film, birthday movies and the 2007 adaptation.

Hop on that train because this week we are discussing RETURN TO WATERLOO (1984)! We're talking bummer musicals, movies about trains, favorite Tim Roth performances and find out where the vampires hang out.

We had a whole lotta episodes in this miniseries, but we want you to know one thing: this is our episode on TOUGHER THAN LEATHER (1988)! Michelle O'Connell joins us again to discuss this rarely discussed RUN DMC film, Guitar Hero and late period Aerosmith.

We don't need nothin' but a good time because this week, we are covering THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION PART II: THE METAL YEARS (1988)! Michelle O'Connell returns to talk to us about hair metal, take aviation classes and a trip to Home Depot.

CW: We discuss sexual assault in this episode as it pertains to the scenes in the film.

Gray man! Fighter of the Walken! This week we discuss COMMUNION (1989)!

Sarah Welch-Larson joins us again to discuss this alien adaptation, Walken's performance, ENVY and THE ENTITY.

Grab your glowing blue rhombus because we are covering STRANDED (1987)! Sarah Welch-Larson (Bright Wall/Dark Room, author of Becoming Alien) joins us to talk about this vacant alien flick, plan a DARK CRYSTAL party, play dodgeball and devour Oreos.

A deranged episode for a deranged film, folks, we're talking XTRO (1982)! We're talking snake eggs, another addition of Score Corner, reminisce on past refrigerators we've covered, run down Alan Parker's filmography and ponder if aliens were made of cheese.

No one on this episode is wrestling with their feelings over NO HOLDS BARRED (1989)! LaToya Ferguson (author of An Encyclopedia of Women's Wrestling) joins us to discuss this void of a film, Hulk Hogan as a whole and recommend actual good wrestling films.

If you want an episode of four guys just saying "hell yeah" over and over, listen to us talk about THE HIDDEN (1987)! Conor O'Donnell joins us again to talk about this awesome sci-fi action film, Peter Gallagher vs. Gallagher, THINNER and dogs (!!!).

Grab a flashlight, folks, because we are talking ALONE IN THE DARK (1982)! Conor O'Donnell (The B-Side) joins us to discuss this early 80s slasher, watch the wrong ALONE IN THE DARK and defend CONTACT.

Grab your non-existent fiancé and listen to us talk about LUCKY STUFF (1988)! Jacob Oller (Paste Magazine) returns to discuss this completely dreadful Christmas (?) comedy, Rugrats, and marvel at the number of SCARY MOVIE sequels.

Here it is, folks. The season finale of our Lions Gate miniseries is here with WONDERLAND (2003)! Dan Mecca (The B-Side) joins us again to discuss unneeded films, CORKY ROMANO (a much needed film), and to take a swim in the Salton Sea.

This week's episode covers HEATWAVE (1982)! We discuss this film and other Philip Noyce movies, Australian directors and ask the age old question... who is Salt?

CW: We discuss sexual assault in this episode as it pertains to the scenes in the film.

This week's episode covers THE LADIES CLUB (1986)! Emalie Soderback (The Suspense Is Killing Us / Viva Physical Media) joins us again to talk about "the first feminist exploitation film" and Tupperware parties. Also hear one of our co-hosts wage war on this film's score and... call us Noah Baumbach because we are talkin' (Adam) Greenberg, folks.

We return this week to reheat pizza in a toaster with SMITHEREENS (1982)! Emalie Soderback (The Suspense Is Killing Us / Viva Physical Media) joins us to discuss this punk film, bad movie dates and try not to offend residents of New Hampshire.

🎵 Eviiiiil, I got your number, I'm gonna make you diiiie 🎵 with this week's episode on 976-EVIL (1988)! We discuss this 1980s version of CHRONICLE, little guys in Disney movies, the direct-to-video sequel and once again... try to Figure It Out.

We learn the answer to the question of "what if some guy was a demon" this week with our episode covering MY DEMON LOVER (1987)! We try to make sense of it all, talk about POLTERGEIST, and help a co-host not go full SCANNERS discussing this.

Sorry to bug you but our newest episode on PHENOMENA is here! Mary Beth McAndrews joins us again to discuss this Dario Argento film, chimps, insects, and other Argento films

Join us... for this week's episode on THE EVIL DEAD (1981)! Returning guest Mary Beth McAndrews (Scarred For Life) joins us to talk this iconic indie horror film, the EVIL DEAD series, our start with Sam Raimi, and how clothing can be solidified.

We go full (Judd) nelson this episode covering RELENTLESS (1989)! We discuss the second of Bill Lustig's movies from 1989, (unfortunately) bring it back to BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE, and how Meg Foster is too good for this film.

Apologies for the dip in sound quality at some parts, this will be fixed in our next episode. :)

Welcome to our newest miniseries covering 1980s New Line Cinema! We start with William Lustig's HIT LIST (1989)! We discuss Lustig's filmography, stiff lead actors, and scarring children with the sight of Rip Torn.

Apologies for the dip in sound quality at some parts, this will be fixed two episodes from now. :)

INTERMISSION TIME! Before we start our next miniseries on 1980s New Line Cinema, we are taking a break to cover THE ONE (2001)! We discuss exploding rats, Jet Li's American career, nu-metal, and LITTLE NICKY.

Warning: The television show Entourage is very briefly discussed.

Bring out your long tails and ears for hats because we are covering THE CAT'S MEOW (2001)! Dan Mecca (The B-Side) returns to discuss this later period Bogdanovich film, the funniest films ever, RICHIE RICH vs. THE PAGEMASTER, and New Hollywood directors.

We return this week to discuss CIVIL BRAND (2002)! We talk about this criminally (hush) underseen film, Orange is the New Black, women in prison films (and how this isn't a "women in prison" film), and pulpy roots.

We got what it takes to rock the pod right this week with our discussion of STATE PROPERTY (2002)! We chat about this unfortunately abysmal movie, get disconnected talking about MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN, and PAPER SOLDIERS.

Jen Johans (Watch With Jen podcast) joins us this week to talk about TWO FAMILY HOUSE (2000)! We also discuss Sundance 2000 and DIGIMON: THE MOVIE, which somehow didn't go to Sundance.

Make sure your gin doesn't blossom because this week, we are discussing MR. JEALOUSY (1997)! We chat about this underseen Noah Baumbach film and how it relates to THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT (stay with us here).

We are taking a bonus detour this week to discuss nu-metal soundtracks for films we've previously covered: STRANGELAND, BLAIR WITCH 2, and THE PUNISHER! Special guest Holiday Kirk (Nu-Metal Agenda podcast) joins Kevin to discuss these soundtracks, the end of nu-metal's reign, rock becoming niche and if heavy music can ever be mainstream again.

This week's episode covers ALL OVER THE GUY (2001)! The Mixed Reviews lads join us again to talk early 2000s gay rom-coms, bros, BROS, and U2.

This is one pod that cannot stay classified as we talk FAHRENHEIT 9/11 (2004)! Chris Feil joins us again to talk about this controversial documentary, Michael Moore, more Cannes talk, and System of a Down.

CW: We discuss sexual assault in this episode as it pertains to the scenes in the film. Welcome to Dogville, what's your dream? We've got a big one this week with DOGVILLE(2003)! Chris Feil (This Had Oscar Buzz) returns to discuss this divisive 3-hour epic, Lars von Trier as a whole, and the most bonkers top 5 box office weekend ever.

Only podcasts should fear me... you're not a podcast, are ya? This week we are covering FRAILTY (2001)! Michelle O'Connell joins us again to talk demons, wrestle with this film's twist, and do too many Bill Paxton impressions.

Get your snow boots on and bring your family trauma because this week, we are covering AFFLICTION (1997)! Special guest Michelle O'Connell joins us to talk this Paul Schrader gem and get Nick Nolte recommendations from the expert.

Live or pod, make your choice. We're covering SAW (2004)! Ariel Powers-Schaub returns to discuss this game changing horror film, its influence on the torture subgenre, and the Saw series as a whole.

More like Boys Meets Flesh Eating Disease! Our new episode is covering CABIN FEVER (2002)! Special guest Ariel Powers-Schaub (Ghouls Magazine) joins us to talk about this incredibly influential early 2000s horror film, wait for Eli Roth to say anything not problematic, rant about specific shots in TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2003) and naturally... Clay Aiken.

It's funny how one podcast can change the lives of so many people... this week's episode is covering AMORES PERROS (2000)! We discuss this groundbreaking film and our very complicated history with Iñárritu.

Get out your "red paint" for our episode this week: THE RED VIOLIN (1998)! We discuss this anthology film spanning centuries, stick up for Winona, get purged for Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and try to Figure It Out.

We return to talk about love in classrooms this week with LOST & DELIRIOUS (2001)! Special guest Jacob Oller (Paste Magazine) returns to talk about this forgotten LGBT film, wish this film took place in THE GAME (1997) universe, and compare it to the book this film is based on.

1, 2, 3, 4... we've got the pod you've been looking for! We're covering BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER (1999)! Special guest Jacob Oller (Paste Magazine) joins us to discuss this quintessential 90's queer film, Jamie Babbit's career, and talk too much about NUTTY PROFESSOR II: THE KLUMPS.

We're coming in hot with this week's episode covering THE COOLER (2003)! Returning guests Dan Mecca (The B-Side) and Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd) cool out discussing William H. Macy being the king of the sad sacks, Maria Bello's hat collection, and of course, more Edward Burns impressions.

We can say in confidence that this episode is beautiful chaos. This week's episode covers CONFIDENCE (2003)! Returning guests Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd) and Dan Mecca (The B-Side) drop by to discuss all things Edward Burns, IDENTITY (2003) and turn the clocks back.

In case of fraudulent stories, break glass! This week's episode covers SHATTERED GLASS (2003)! Jack Draper joins us again to discuss this great docudrama, if people still experience joy in the movie theater, and bring in the dancing lobsters.

If eyes are the windows into the soul, you'd better keep yours closed for this film! This week's episode covers THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE (2000)! Returning guest Jack Draper (Exiting Through the 2010s) joins us to discuss this amateurish doc, what could possibly have been amplified to make a more interesting story, and compare it to the 2021 narrative film.

This week's episode covers A SLIPPING-DOWN LIFE (1999)! Megan Kearns joins us again to discuss this bonkers film, why it took five years to come out, if IN THE CUT makes a good birthday gift, discuss PROMETHEUS being a masterpiece, and the SAW franchise.

This week's episode covers LOVELY & AMAZING (2001)! Returning guest Megan Kearns joins us to discuss this film, Nicole Holofcener as a whole, and every band poster Jake Gyllenhaal's character has on his bedroom walls.

CW: We discuss sexual assault in this episode as it pertains to the scenes in the film.

Hartnett, Hartnett, where art thou, Hartnett? This week's episode covers "O" (2001)! Mike Thorn returns to discuss Shakespeare adaptations, the two-year delay for this film, and naturally, RAT RACE.