Kindergeist
By Kindergeist Podcast
KindergeistJul 28, 2023
42: SEASON FOUR FINALE with JED SHEPHERD and Teen Witch (1989)
Today we discuss the cult classic musical TEEN WITCH (1989) with the marvelous British Filipino filmmaker JED SHEPHERD (Host, Dashcam)! We cover monsters in the Philippines, his upcoming FMV horror game GHOSTS, an in-house exorcist, the '80s, crushes, diaries, our personal experiences with psychics, his advice to young horror filmmakers and more!
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41: Madayen (2016), Ringu (1998) & Muslim Horror with KARLA MALLETTE
Today we're joined by the stellar Karla Mallett, Professor of Italian and Mediterranean Studies and Chair of Dept of Middle East Studies at the University of Michigan. We discuss religion's influence in Japan's RINGU and Saudi Arabia's MADAYEN, the American Ring remake, her Religion and Horror class, the Halaloween Film Festival, Muslim Horror in different regions, J-Horror is emo, Djinn possession, Joko Anwar, if horror movies are halal and more!
Madayen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUdlHz69ID4
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40: PSYCHO (1960) and the Horror of Mental Health
It's only Zakia and Xanthe this week as they talk about Xanthe's favorite movie... PSYCHO (1960). They discuss the mental health themes, getting married at the Bates Motel, nepo babies, the tram tour at Universal Studios, Olivia Rodrigo's VAMPIRE music video, stealing money, Robert Pattinson (again...) and more!
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39: The Horrors of Being a Military Kid with AVERY TURNER and CAYLA YOUNG
Today from Colorado and Japan, we're joined by Avery and Cayla of the organization, BLOOM Military Teens. We chat how military movies are horror movies, haunted areas in their towns, stereotypes in Netflix's SPACE FORCE, the challenges of moving and maintaining friendships, managing mental health and more!
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38: Return To Oz (1985) with DAVID WEINER
Today we visit the Land of Oz with the knowledgable David Weiner (IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS trilogy on Shudder) as he chose the film, RETURN TO OZ! This is a must listen for aspiring young journalists, as he also shares the time he interviewed Oliver Stone, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill, how he was selected to direct IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS, sharing horror with his son and more!
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Opening RETURN TO OZ sound clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qSkoAvDWVU
37: Bunnicula, Children's Horror Literature and Libraries with JUDY PRINCE-NEEB
This week we welcome the wise and radiant Judy Prince-Neeb to chat the BUNNICULA books and TV special, the importance of libraries and children's horror literature, romance novels, why young people have incredible minds, if Bella and Edward's relationship in TWILIGHT is toxic, separating the art from the artist and much more!
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36: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S (2014) and RAINBOW FRIENDS (2021) on ROBLOX
Zachary's back with his video game reviews on the original FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S (his first time playing), the new teaser trailer of the movie from Blumhouse, RAINBOW FRIENDS on Roblox, WILLY'S WONDERLAND, the dangers of online gaming as a kid, starting middle school, Zachary's greatest fears, Chuck E. Cheese, haunted mazes in LA, scary animatronics and more!
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35: 50 First Dates (2004), The Horror of Rom-Coms, Disability with COLIN BUCKINGHAM
This ep is stuffed with insight from our guest Colin Buckingham, an actor, writer, producer and model who chose the explore the horrors of the rom-com, 50 FIRST DATES (2004). We also cover the horror of disability representation, the appropriate age gap in high school dating, healing and therapy before making films about personal trauma, recognizing bad dating habits and accepting the bare minimum, his action thriller NOVEMBER 9TH and more!
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34: Pathogen (2006) and Making Feature Films as a Teen with EMILY HAGINS
From Austin, Texas, we're joined by director/writer Emily Hagins (SORRY ABOUT THE DEMON, COIN HEIST)! We discuss her journey of making her first feature film PATHOGEN, making MY SUCKY TEEN ROMANCE as a response to TWILIGHT, being a teen filmmaker, learning lessons about finding your voice, choosing film over college, advice to kids who want to direct their first film, academic research about her work and more!
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33: Evil Dead and Transgender Horror with LOGAN-ASHLEY KISNER
We get groovy this week with film critic and essayist, Logan-Ashley Kisner! We discuss how the EVIL DEAD franchise is heavily trans coded, Morgan Davies in EVIL DEAD RISE and that wild third act Deadite, Ash Williams as a trans man, Zakia's first time watching ARMY OF DARKNESS, transgender horror film history, Logan's trans horror film recommendations for kids and more!
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Transgender Evil Dead: https://atranslog.medium.com/the-transgender-evil-dead-655ff2e89962
Timeline of Transgender Horror: https://aninjusticemag.com/a-timeline-of-transgender-horror-90d707b71e2d
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32: M3GAN (2023) with AMIE DONALD
In the season 4 premiere, we are joined by the lovely Amie Donald, who portrays the title character in the Blumhouse film, M3GAN. She shares what it was like behind the scenes, doing her own stunts, her dancing roots, how she feels about AI and more!
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31: SEASON THREE FINALE with Josh Ruben (BLOOD RELATIVES, A WOUNDED FAWN)
In the season three finale, we are joined by actor, director, producer and kid-at-heart: Josh Ruben! We discuss his latest films, BLOOD RELATIVES and A WOUNDED FAWN, his disdain for angry white men, passion for werewolves, what a producer does, choosing kindness in the face of hatred, #MeToo, general life advice to kids, his interest in directing a horror movie for kids, and more!
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30: CAPTURING THE KILLER NURSE (2022) & TALES FROM THE CRYPTKEEPER: IT'S FOR YOU (1999)
For the holiday season, Zakia and Xanthe review the Christmas horror episode of TALES FROM THE CRYPTKEEPER, "IT'S FOR YOU" (S3E11) and the true crime Netflix documentary, CAPTURING THE KILLER NURSE, about the serial killer Charles Cullen. We also cover abuse happening at Zakia's school, what she would do if a loved one was a killer, if documentaries are fact or fiction, prank calling stories, getting your first phone as a kid, snitching in the sibling dynamic and more!
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29: Horror in K-Pop with FRANCESCA O'HOP
And now for something different, Zakia and Xanthe speak with Francesca O'Hop about horror in k-pop music videos from groups VIXX, Cross Gene, Dreamcatcher, Purple Kiss and more. We also cover neurodivergence in the horror genre, the zombie movie that was produced just to promote a song, stereotypes of the "dark side" of k-pop idol training programs, BTS and South Korea military service and then some!
K-Pop Horror Music Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pH3GqyfaGT8tUSUDwjkPlFAvqsbLsL-
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28: RATATOUILLE (2007) is a Horror Movie!
Don't think RATATOUILLE is a horror movie? Think again. Zakia and Xanthe re-watch it and discover several elements that make it horror. We also cover who would be cast in a live-action version, the Brazilian rip-off RATATOING, McRib on Thanksgiving, rat representation in media, feminism and female misogyny, the horror of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD, Zakia's cooking phase, Disney's empathy agenda and more!
Unigo Zombie Scholarship: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
McRib Blues Music Video: https://youtu.be/zkb--woGbeo
Zakia & Tita: Filipino Hot Dogs, Eggs & Toast: https://youtu.be/DNWO3hTdsps
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27: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) & Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990's) with SEAN PARKER & STEVE GOLDBERG
Zakia's back! She & Xanthe speak with Steve & Sean of the Mostly Horror Podcast. It's our longest episode yet, but rich with fun and valuable discussion on HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN and the original ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?. We also chat about Ryan Murphy's DAHMER, if you can separate the art from the artist, sleepovers at haunted locations, what their Boggart would be, if ghosts are real, their advice for kids who want to be podcasters & more!
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26: Interview with an ALIEN and improviser MELISSA G
Today Zachary and Xanthe interview two guests: an alien named E from the planet Zorgon and improviser/bystander intervention advocate Melissa G from Ontario, Canada! We discuss what E's species is like, intergalactic tourism, if alien representation in films is accurate, the importance of bystander intervention training and voting, advice for kids who want to start doing improv comedy and more!
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25: Poppy Playtime (2021) and the Horror of Huggy Wuggy
This week it's only Zachary and Xanthe! We review Chapter 1 of the popular kids horror video game Poppy Playtime, Zachary's predictions for the upcoming film adaptation, his thoughts on the controversy Huggy Wuggy has with parents, what to do when you get too scared playing it and more!
Huggy Wuggy news clip:
https://youtu.be/1NwgkwNHXW4
Poppy Playtime:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1721470/Poppy_Playtime/
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24: ParaNorman (2012) with JAKE GETMAN
Today our guest is 15-year-old LA based actor... the wonderful Jake Getman! Zakia, Xanthe and Zachary ask him about PARANORMAN (2012), his absolute fear of anything spooky, how to handle acting in scary scenes, being home schooled, the trauma of Haunted Hayride, Top Gun: Maverick and more!
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Jake's full bio:
At just 15 years old, Jake Getman is seamlessly jumping between TV, film, commercial and voiceover projects. Regarded as a versatile character actor, Jake has an aptitude for both comedy and drama. His most recent project is a guest star role as ‘Colin’ in Episode 1.8 of the new Apple TV+ series, “Life by Ella” starring Lily Brooks O’Briant.
Jake’s breakout role was in the popular Brat TV web series, "A Girl Named Jo" playing actress Addison Riecke's younger brother, Ray Fitzroy. He has guest and co-starred in numerous televisions shows including “Sunnyside” on NBC and Hulu, “Schooled” on ABC and Disney Channel’s “Just Roll with It,” to name a few. His principal film credits include “Cheaper by the Dozen” currently streaming on Disney+, the central character, Dylan, in the Lifetime movie “House of Darkness: New Blood” in 2018 and, the 2016 horror movie “Little Dead Rotting Hood” playing Eric Balfour’s son (and Izabella Alvarez’s younger brother).
Jake’s voice can be heard in numerous projects including as Froggy in the PS4 game “Concrete Genie” and the English dubbed voice of Young Super Lopez in the Netflix film “SuperLopez. “ Jake also took over the title role of “Young Ben Franklin” in the popular podcast whose second season was released this past February on Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts.
In 2019, Jake was chosen to appear in a tribute to Robert Downey Jr. during the Teen Choice Awards as he accepted the award for Choice Action Movie and Choice Action Movie Actor. The real fun for Jake would become an impromptu moment that occurred backstage in a now viral video where Robert had everyone wish and sing “Happy Birthday” to Jake.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jake spent his early life in foster care. He is an advocate for at-risk youth, the homeless and a passionate dog lover. When not working, Jake enjoys plane spotting, flying drones, running track, watching movies and working out
23: The Witches (1990) with NEIL FRASER
Joining us today is the fab Neil Fraser, a multi award winning poster and key artist from Scotland in the UK. In this episode we discuss THE WITCHES (1990), when Roald Dahl visited his class, the representation of witches in the past versus today, if the comedy of Mr. Bean endures, his advice to aspiring artists and more!
He has worked on over 60 productions to date and has clients including Shudder, Prime Video, 101 Films, the Willard Price Estate and Fright Rags and is best known for his poster work on 2020s viral hit Host.
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22: The Black Phone (2022) with NYLAH MONDESIR
Joining us today is the marvelous Nylah Mondesir, a 13-year-old actress, model and student body president of her middle school. We unpack THE BLACK PHONE, why she feels it's educational for young audiences and parents, child abuse, bullying, kidnapping, her advice for aspiring child actors and more.
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21: The Addams Family (1991) with ZACHARY PONCE
Today we welcome fifth grader Zachary Ponce (AKA Zakia's brother), who recently joined us at Kindergeist as a guest co-host and contributor. We chat THE ADDAMS FAMILY, his love for Netflix's ALL OF US ARE DEAD, his greatest fears, the meaning of family and more.
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20: SEASON TWO FINALE & Answering Your Horror Questions
It's the season two finale! Zakia and Xanthe answer your questions, as listed below:
1. Favorite horror writers of all time and why?
2. What’s your favorite horror theme of all time?
3. What age is it appropriate for kids to watch rated-R horror films?
4. What are your top entry level horrors for younger kids and older kids?
5. What kind of horror would you like to see more of in the entertainment landscape?
6. What would you like to see brought to life in a TV or mini-series?
7. What are your favourite horror icons?
8. Which two would you like to see team up or face off in a movie?
9. What mythical creature would you like to see a movie based on?
10. If you could write or direct any sequel, which horror icon would you choose?
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19: Coraline with PRINCE JACKSON
Today we have the regal Prince Jackson, owner of the GoodKnight Life podcast network, Host of the award-winning Knight Light Podcast: A Horror Movie Podcast on the Bloody Disgusting Podcast Network, and cast member in the upcoming Mental Health and Horror documentary. We chat about the stop motion film CORALINE, parenting as a horror fan, his gateway horror selects, how to wean yourself into the gore genre, his advice to kids who want to be a podcaster... and more!
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Bloody Disgusting: https://bloody-disgusting.com/author/prince-jackson/
Mental Health and Horror: https://twitter.com/MHhorrordoc
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18: Horror Special Effects with BECCA SUH-HEE HAN
Becca Suh-Hee Han is a Korean-Am director, writer, assistant director and was a special effects technician on THE WALKING DEAD, WATCHMEN, THE OUTSIDER, HELL FEST, AMAZING STORIES and beyond. We chat about working in SFX at a young age, assisting on THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, why horror keeps following her, being in a male dominated field and more!
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Tinashe Music Video She Worked On: https://youtu.be/KI-IiIt-xpg
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17: Horror Movie Theme Songs with JACK STANNEY
Heeeeeere's Jack STANNEY! Today we chat with the incredibly wise 12-year-old Welsh music critic/YouTuber and musician. Jack reviews six horror movie theme songs from Goosebumps, Friday the 13th Part III, Suspiria, Us, The Shining and Halloween. We also discuss his interview with Charli XCX, his favorite music, what makes a solid music review, cringing at your past work, video games and more!
Playlist from this ep: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uCfepIQw0aAV9Fg9yqCEi?si=9080667234134218
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16: Satan's Servant with JACK MCDERMOTT, ETHAN GOMEZ-ZAHNLEY and SEAN OKIMOTO
This week we gather with the teen trinity of Screenager Productions: Jack McDermott, Ethan Gomez-Zahnley and Sean Okimoto! We discuss how they filmed their first horror feature during the pandemic, starting a company in eighth grade, juggling multiple hats as co-directors, co-DPs and co-editors, the business side of film, the status on their upcoming project (a Kindergeist exclusive!) and MORE! #HailScreenager
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Watch Satan's Servant:
https://tubitv.com/movies/653368/satan-s-servant
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B098R41PT2/
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15: Happy Death Day with REYNA CERVANTES
This week we're joined by trans Latina writer Reyna Cervantes (Fangoria and Bloody Disgusting)! We discuss why the Happy Death Day films are an ideal intro to slashers for younger viewers, emo horror, her feelings on birthdays, what she would do if pursued by a serial killer in a time loop... and more!
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The Windsor Film Club: https://linktr.ee/windsorfilmclub
Gayly Dreadful Article: https://www.gaylydreadful.com/blog/pride-2020-sleepaway-camp-finding-your-identity
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14: Beetlejuice with EARL BAYLON
Joining us today is Earl Baylon, a Filipino actor/voice artist/improviser/writer/producer who appears on Netflix's horror anime TRESE, the TOMB RAIDER video game trilogy, LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE and more! We discuss Tim Burton's BEETLEJUICE, monster mythology in the Philippines, a creepy Oujia board experience and his advice to those who want to pursue a career in acting.
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13: The Boy Who Cried Werewolf with GORY CORY
This week we are graced by Gory Cory, a nonbinary teen horror blogger and filmmaker, teen correspondent at Fangoria and co-host of the Scream Teens Podcast. We chat about Nickelodeon's The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, the power of teenage girls, female werewolves, how to start your own blog, preparing for high school and more!
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12: So Vam with ALICE MAIO MACKAY
This week we chat with Australian trans 17-year-old filmmaker, Alice Maio Mackay who is changing the trans and queer horror genre! We talk about her first feature So Vam, why vampires are the creature of choice, her love for Bella Thorne, the good and the bad of trans representation, making her first film at 12 years old, Australian VS American horror and more!
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Bad Girl Boogey: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bad-girl-boogey#/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice_maiomackay/
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One Manner Productions: https://www.instagram.com/onemannerproductions/
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11: The Horror of Mental Health with ALISHA LISTON
Today we chat with Alisha Liston, a 13-year-old singer, actress and aerialist about acting in horror, mental health, her passion for 18th-century medical history, writing a psychological thriller novel... and more!
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Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QP5DtIA0CoLOWfHwYkf5R
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10: SEASON ONE FINALE & Zakia Interviews KRAMPUS
O' the Ho Ho HORROR! Xanthe has been kidnapped by KRAMPUS and Zakia is forced to interview the Christmas beast. Will she get her auntie back? Listen to find out how it ends...
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9: Sam and Colby at THE CONJURING HOUSE & THE STANLEY HOTEL
This week Zakia and Xanthe cover YouTubers Sam and Colby's exploration videos at The Conjuring house and The Stanley Hotel, two famous haunted locations. We also discuss how we feel about ghosts, reality versus fiction in paranormal invesigations, what color to wear to protect yourself from possession and more!
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8: The TWILIGHT Saga & Vampires
This week Xanthe and Zakia sink their teeth into TWILIGHT, NEW MOON, ECLIPSE, BREAKING DAWN: PART 1 & 2, Zakia's obsession with the saga and Robert Pattinson, humans who claim they're vampires, Edward vs. Jacob, Mormon themes in the stories, the glorification of prom... and more!
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7: THE GRAVEYARD BOOK by Neil Gaiman & Existing in Multiple Worlds
Zakia and Xanthe explore the YA horror novel THE GRAVEYARD BOOK, being trapped inside, living in two different worlds, the dangers of gossip, the beauty of taking risks... and more!
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6: EIGHTH GRADE by Bo Burnham & the Horror of Growing Up
This week Zakia and Xanthe discuss Bo Burnham's A24 directorial debut EIGHTH GRADE and his Netflix special INSIDE, being bullied as a six year old YouTuber, phone addiction, the pros and cons of social media, why we shouldn't take advice from celebrities... and more!
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5: THE YEAR WITHOUT HALLOWEEN & THE KILLER SOUNDS OF HALLOWEEN 3D
For this Halloween special, we chat about the book, THE YEAR WITHOUT HALLOWEEN by Shane Bitterling and the mixtape album, THE KILLER SOUNDS OF HALLOWEEN 3D by Sean Keller & Friends. We also chat about the origin of the holiday, Halloween in Malaysia, Zakia's scary experience at the LA Haunted Hayride, who we're dressing up as, we play an improv game... and more!
- Listen to/Buy the Killer Sounds of Halloween 3D: https://seankeller2.bandcamp.com/album/the-killer-sounds-of-halloween-3d
- The Year Without Halloween Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-year-without-halloween-shane-bitterling/1138712272
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4: GRETEL & HANSEL with the Gifts & Pains of Family
Xanthe and Zakia chat about the horror fantasy GRETEL & HANSEL, how it differs to the Brothers Grimm folklore, sibling relationships, watching movies on laptops vs. movie theaters, being parented by multiple family members... and more!
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3: K-12 by Melanie Martinez & the Terrors of Being a Girl
Xanthe and Zakia discuss the Melanie Martinez horror-musical K-12, getting your period for the first time, if women ran the world, saying bad words, body insecurities, Billie Eilish... and more!
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2: WARM BODIES & Why Romance is Gross
Zakia and Xanthe discuss the zombie romance film WARM BODIES, why crushes are gross, dating in 7th grade, unrealistic expectations of love in movies, toxic influencers, coming out LGBTQIA+... and more!
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1: Is Horror Appropriate for Kids?
In this inaugural episode of KINDERGEIST, Xanthe and Zakia discuss the horror of growing up Gen Z, mental illness, middle school on Zoom, advice for parents, why some movies shouldn't be rated R... and more! Note: due to technical issues, the back up Zoom audio was used towards the end.
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