Movies Shmovies
By Movies Shmovies Buds
Movies ShmoviesApr 25, 2020
Episode 11: Moonwalkers
This week, it's the psychedelic gore-fest, Moonwalkers. This gives a whole new meaning to the name worm boy.
Show notes:
This week we talked about a lot of other movies. Here's some of our favorites: City of Lost Children, Room 237, Machete Kills in Space (coming soon), From Dusk Till Dawn, The Shining and probably more.
Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
This week's synopsis music and sound effects are by Norma Rockwell, Chris Haugen, and Silent Partner.
Episode 10: The Lighthouse
This week, it's the nautical New England noir horror, The Lighthouse. Don't you dare spill yer beans.
Show notes:
Here's an article on german expressionism: https://www.movementsinfilm.com/german-expressionism
Here's that video essay I was ragging on a little bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWY8U3dnNMw
And here's that hilarious article: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2015/02/drinking-gasoline-cause-go-blind/
Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
This week's synopsis music and sound effects are by Charitho, Be-Steele, BBC Sound Effects, and Loyalty Freak Music.
Episode 9: Shrek with Shrekspert Rachel Keane
This week, the green mean fighting machine, Shrek. With special guest, Zachai's partner Rachel Keane. They're a guest host on the edge!
Show notes:
Here's the article about the Farquad's Facebook conspiracy: https://www.seventeen.com/life/news/a43189/did-lord-farquaad-from-shrek-inspire-facebook-logo-compelling-theory/
Here's Shrek Retold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM70TROZQsI
Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
This week's synopsis music by Dee Yan-Key.
Episode 8: Paddleton
This week, the road trip buddy comedy about cancer, Paddleton. It's just about getting the ball in the can.
Show notes:
Here's a helpful video to visualize the 180 degree rule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW0bKUfvH2c
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @moviesshmovies.
Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
This week's synopsis music by Doctor Turtle.
Episode 7: Hereditary
This week, a family soap opera with satanic undertones, Hereditary. People, don't try at home seances. Come on!
Show notes:
Here's the article Lauren mentioned on the problematic history of disabled people in horror: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/midsommar-disabled-children-characters-oracle-actors-horror-film-sweden-latest-a9003196.html
And another one along the same line: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/jul/10/midsommars-ableism-resurrects-the-dark-history-of-eugenics-inspired-horror-ari-aster
And here's an article if you want to take a deeper dive into Auteur Theory: http://www.filmreference.com/encyclopedia/Academy-Awards-Crime-Films/Auteur-Theory-and-Authorship.html
Two podcasts that we love came up in this episode. Those are The Scaredy Cats Horror Show and Dungeons and Daddies. Both worth listening to!
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Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
This week's synopsis music by Soularflair.
Episode 6: Aeon Flux
This week, the sci-fi future nobody asked for, Aeon Flux. Fool me once, shame on me, fool me twice, get hands for feet.
Show notes:
Here's a goofy explainer video on the history of the Wilhelm Scream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoRSLJu8h9w&feature=emb_logo
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Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
This week's synopsis music by Komiku.
Episode 5: Devil in a Blue Dress
This week, the noir redux, Lady in a Blue Dress. If you're gonna get mixed up in something, just make sure you're mixed up to the top.
Show notes:
For the Slate's top 50 list of films by black filmmakers go to: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/cover_story/2016/05/the_50_greatest_films_by_black_directors.html.
If you want to learn more about the Male Gaze check out this article: https://www.filminquiry.com/film-theory-basics-laura-mulvey-male-gaze-theory.
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Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
This week's synopsis music by Unheard Music Concepts.
Back next week!
We had an episode planned for this week that we decided is inappropriate in light of the murder of George Floyd and the justified pain and anger people are feeling right now around anti-Blackness. We will be up with an episode next Friday on a film made by a Black filmmaker. Stay tuned, Black lives matter.
Episode 4: Frances Ha
This week, the wandering New York City based, Frances Ha. Don't run in the street if you don't wanna scrape your elbow y'all.
Show notes:
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Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
Language warning by Liam Kelly.
Episode 3: The Handmaiden
This week, the hardcore genre, sensual film, The Handmaiden. True love and asshole men are eternal.
Show notes:
- Bong Joon-ho Golden Globes speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX3obZ0lXoU.
- Sarah Waters article: www.theguardian.com/film/2017/apr/0…ue-to-my-novel-.
- Michael Haneke's films are definitely worth checking out.
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Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
Language warning by Sara Kalet-Schwartz.
Episode 2: The Trust
This episode, the straight to Netflix heist film, The Trust. Eh.
Show notes:
If you want to see Nick Cage's tomb, either wait for quarantine to be over and go to New Orleans. Or if you can't wait check out this wild piece of trivia here: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fripleys.com%2Fweird-news%2Fnic-cage-tomb%2F&token=703cdc-1-1590627727744.
Mandy, the movie we talked about with more Nick Cage screaming, can be found at shudder.com with a 7 day free trial.
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Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
Episode 1: Tremors
This week, the cult classic 1990 barn buster, Tremors. Bless those boys. Watch out for those worms.
Show Notes:
For those wondering what in world the Bechdel Test is: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bechdel_test
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Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananapamcake on Instagram and @pamreyesmusic on Facebook.
Movies Shmovies: The Trailer
Welcome to Movies Shmovies! We're here to make you laugh and think about movies and stuff. We're two friends who studied film in college together and wanted to keep studying (less formally) now that we're out. We choose a new movie every episode, rate it, talk about it, and make lots of good jokes along the way. Come hang!
Show notes:
Follow us on Instagram @moviesshmovies. Follow Lauren at @cellolokelly and Zachai @zenzachai.
Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes.