Who Did It Better?-A Movie Podcast: Recent Episodes
Christine and Peter
A film podcast where we compare two movies with the same story, similar themes or genre to see "who did it better".
This week we look at midlife crisis films with City Slickers(1991) and How Stella Got her Groove Back(1998) Which movie is a better representation of a midlife crisis?
Christine and Peter dive into midlife crises in general, the different expectations for men and women, the casts and the resolutions of the crises.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “It should be Stella’s summer vacation.”
These are the links for the trailers discussed
City Slickers Official Trailer #1 - Jack Palance Movie (1991) HD
How Stella Got Her Groove Back | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX
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This week we look at summer 80’s comedies with One Crazy Summer (1986), Summer School(1987) Which movie is a better Summer Comedy?
Christine and Peter discuss summer, 80’s teen sex comedies, the casts and summer school in general.
These are the links for the trailers discussed
One Crazy Summer (1986)One Crazy Summer 1986 Trailer
Summer School(1987)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijCU3fPp3s
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This week we look at Nostalgic movies with Stand By Me (1986), Matinee (1993) Which movie is better at creating a nostalgic feel?
Christine and Peter discuss Nostalgia in general and particularly the 80’s. The effect of celebrities vs mostly unknowns and using music to create nostalgia is also analyzed.
Peter’s quote of the episode- “Talk about old man reminiscing…I remember going to Sam the record man and getting a 45 of the Ben. E. King version of Stand by me."
These are the links for the trailers discussed
Stand By Me (1985)- Stand By Me (1986) Trailer Remastered HD
Matinee (1993)- Matinee Official Trailer #1 - John Goodman Movie (1993) HD
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This week we look at comedy fantasy movie with Ghostbusters (1984) and Death Becomes her (1992) Which movie uses the fantasy elements to better comedic effect?
Christine and Peter discuss the blending of genres, how special effects are used for comedic purposes and the brilliant casts of each film.
Peter’s quote of the episode- “It’s so iconic for a reason and they keep trying to make sequels because they want to recapture it, but you honestly can’t”
These are the links for the trailers discussed
Ghostbusters (1984)-Original Trailer (1984) | GHOSTBUSTERS Death Becomes her (1992)- Death Becomes Her (1992) Official Trailer - Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn Movie HD
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This week we look at actresses playing against type with Elizabeth Taylor in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf(1966) and Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction (1987). Which actress does a better job at playing against their regular personae?
Christine and Peter discuss actress typecasting and Glenn Close and Elizabeth Taylor’s careers in general. They also examine why each role became iconic and the fallout that came afterwards.
These are the links for the trailers discussed
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf(1966)- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) Official Trailer - Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton Movie HD Fatal Attraction (1987)- Fatal Attraction (Theatrical Trailer)
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This week we look at typecasting with Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast (2001), Robin Williams in One Hour Photo (2002). Which actor does a better job at playing against their regular personae?
Christine and Peter discuss typecasting and Ben Kingsley and Robin William's careers in general as well as the expectations we had for these two films and how they were sold.
Peter’s quote of the episode- “part of his fantasy is to sit on their toilet??”
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Another special episode this week where Christine and Peter pick their Top ten movie Title sequences. Only one rule- the titles have to appear at the beginning of the movie.
This one was so diverse that the picks are numbered, but this time it's more of going through a list rather than ranking them.
Christine and Peter discuss the masters, Saul and Elaine Bass and how a title sequence can set up the mood, characters and plot of the film to come.
Peter’s quote of the episode- “This is way too late into the podcast to give people advice, but what you should do is just put the credit sequence while we’re talking about it…well now I’m just watching Pam Grier’s boobs…”
Christine’s quote of the episode- “It was an assault on my face, which most of his movies are, but it’s also kind of genius”
Fake Terminator credits, Seven Style- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x4gE1yKHyM
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This week we look at Comedy Parodies with Young Frankenstein (1974) and Galaxy Quest (1999). Which movie does a better job at parodying their sub-genre?
Christine and Peter discuss Mel Brooks, the meta textual references and how important the characters are in making parodies work. There's also in in-depth look at the brilliant casts of each movie and the best gags.
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This week we look Cinematography with In the Mood for Love (2000) and Children of Men (2006). Which movie uses cinematography better at conveying the story, character development and themes of the movie?
Christine and Peter discuss directors Wong Kar-wai and Alfonso Cuaron and how the framing, lighting and camera movement are used to tell a story.
These are the links for the trailers discussed
In the Mood for Love (2000)- In the Mood for Love (2000) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Children of Men (2006- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWVDZ98AFhI
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This week we look at Rock Star biopics with Superstar: the Karen Carpenter story (1988) and Last Days (2005). Which movie is better at deconstructing the music biopic?
Christine and Peter look at the music bio cliches, Karen Carpenter and Kurt Cobain’s lives and legacies and the careers of Todd Haynes and Gus Van Zant.
Last Days Trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFWnZW3esb8
No trailer for Superstar
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A special episode this week where Christine and Peter discuss the Oscars. They give their general thoughts and history with the awards and choose winners and preferred choices of some of the nominees from the 2023 edition of the Oscars.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “Does Diane Warren have a blood curse on everyone? If she writes a song, it gets nominated”
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This week Christine and Peter look at Heroic Bloodshed films with The Killer (1989), Hero never dies(1998). Which movie is a better take on the heroic bloodshed subgenre?
Christine and Peter discuss their views of directors John Woo, Johnnie To, the roles of women and the tropes in Heroic Bloodshed films. They also talk about the impact of the action and music in each film.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “Ah Jong’s like- “I will never kill again” and then almost the next scene he kills again. Jenny’s right there. She’s not deaf…she’s not stupid.”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Killer (1989) - "The Killer" (1989) Trailer - John Woo, Chow Yun-Fat
Hero Never Dies (1998)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj9YPBbL2GM
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This week we look at couples on the run with Thelma and Louise (1991), True Romance (1993). Which movie is better at presenting a couple running from the law?
Christine and Peter discuss the careers of Ridley and Tony Scott, the strength of the two couples in each film, the controversies, music and power of the endings.
Christine quote of the episode- “I have sat through wives, and mistresses and mothers as the closest female character I can get..it’s annoying but I’m not writing articles crying about it all the time”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Thelma and Louise (1991)- Thelma and Louise - Original Trailer | MGM True Romance (1993)- True Romance - Original Theatrical Trailer
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Part 2 of Christine and Peter's Top 10 Favourite Directors of all time. Plus some honourable mentions, directors of our childhoods and underrated directors.
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Another special Top 10 list where Christine and Peter choose their favourite directors of all time.
Christine's quote of the episode- "I don't know what else to say, it's Kubrick, man."
Peter’s quote of the episode- “I don’t take drugs…but I had the flu one time in my life. I was a mess. And was I was like, I’m putting on 2001…and it was awesome.”
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This week Christine and Peter look at holiday specials with The Simpsons - Roasting on an Open Fire(Season 1, episode 1), Seinfeld- the Strike(s9, ep 10), and Community-"Regional Holiday Music" (Season 3, Episode 10)
Christine and Peter discuss their general thoughts on the Simpsons, Seinfeld and Community as well as what they like and want in holiday specials.
Peter’s quote of the episode. “It hit a certain period, in season, like, 25, where I thought, this is never going to end. Simpsons are kinda like my family. It’s part of my life. I don’t know if I like it, but I have to stick with it till the end.”
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This week we look at Christmas Horror with Black Christmas(1974), Rare exports (2010) Which horror film uses Christmas to a better effect?
Christine and Peter discuss the darkness of the holiday season and how each film uses holiday iconography, themes and characters to build horror.
Peter’s quote of the episode- “You have the kid, who believes in Santa Claus, but he knows Santa Claus is insane”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Black Christmas- Black Christmas (1974) - Trailer HD 1080pRare exports- Rare Exports Finnish Trailer (english)
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This week we look at actor debuts- Kate Winslet in Heavenly Creatures (1994) and Anya Taylor Joy in The Witch (2015). Which actor made a better film debut?
Christine and Peter discuss watching movies primarily for an actor, Kate and Anya’s debut performances and a deep dive into their careers in general.
“There was a period where I would pretty much any movie Michael Shannon was in. Because I knew it was going to be unusual and that he was going to do something weirdo in it that I would really like”
(edit-Christine and Peter saw The Witch at the Bloor on Sept 19, 2015)
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Heavenly Creatures(1994)- Heavenly Creatures Trailer - Peter Jackson - Miramax - 1994 The Witch (2015)- The Witch | Official Trailer HD | A24Theme music by Scott Holmes
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This week we look at Director debuts with Tim Burton’s Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) and Guillermo Del Toro’s Cronos (1993). Which Director made the better First Feature film?
Christine and Peter discuss their general views on Burton and Del Toro, the way they look at a director's debut film and if their debuts gave a good sense of their careers to come.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “That’s why it’s so surprising when you go back. Oh, yeah, he just killed a kid”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)- Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) Official Trailer - Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily Movie HD Cronos (1993)- Cronos. (Trailer 1993).
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This week we look at Vampire comedies with Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) and What We do in the shadows (2014) Which Vampire movie is funnier?
Christine and Peter discuss their general views on Vampires, the careers of Eddie Murphy, Taiki Waititi and Wes Craven.
Peter’s quote of the episode- “Well, you murdered somebody, you might as well steal their stuff.”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)- Vampire In Brooklyn (1995) - Trailer
What we do in the shadows (2014)- What We Do in the Shadows - Official Trailer
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This week we look at werewolf movies with An American Werewolf in London (1981) and The Howling (1981). Which is a better werewolf movie?
Christine and Peter discuss their views on directors John Landis and Joe Dante, general thoughts on werewolf movies, the incredible special effects and the blend of horror and comedy.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “..but she ends up just kind of looking like a yorkie…so I end up just laughing.”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
An American werewolf in London- An American Werewolf in London (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
The Howling (1981)- The Howling (1981) - Trailer
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This week Christine and Peter are discussing their Top 10 School Movies. No strict rules as with the other Top 10 lists. Some of the choices don't strictly even take place at a (regular) school.
The discussion begins with their thoughts on their personal feelings about the schooling system and moves on to their Top 10.
Quote of the episode from Peter- “I’m willing to learn new stuff. But I can’t sit in front of a teacher or professor telling me about all this nonsense. Just give me the manual, I’ll do it.”
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This week we look at Conspiracy movies with The Parallax View (1974), Three Days of the Condor (1975). Which movie is better at presenting the lone man uncovering a conspiracy?
Christine and Peter discuss their views on conspiracy theorists, fake news, the Jfk assassination and the loss of faith in the government in the 70s.
They also give their thoughts on Warren Beatty, Robert Redford and 70’s movies in general.
Christine's quote of the episode- “He was in what seemed like a loving, committed relationship 24 hours earlier…he forgot about her real quick. Even though he cradled her corpse.”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Parallax View (1974)- The Parallax View - Trailer Three Days of the Condor (1975)- THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR (Masters of Cinema) Original Theatrical Trailer
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This week we look at end of the world movie with The Omega Man (1971) and The Quiet Earth (1985). Which movie does the Last Man on Earth better?
They discuss their views on Charlton Heston, how each movie provides a sense of isolation, the “romances”, allegories and themes of each film.
Christine- “You didn’t notice that… going long stretches of not even using your voice was weird to you?”
Peter- “No.”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Omega Man (1971)- The Omega Man (1971) Official Trailer - Charlton Heston Movie The Quiet Earth (1985)- The Quiet Earth Original Trailer (Geoff Murphy, 1985)
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This week we look at Summer Movies with Jaws(1975) and Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981)
Christine and Peter discuss their general thoughts on Steven Spielberg, the history and legacy of the two franchises and what they want in their ideal Summer Movie. The action scenes, characters and the brilliant scores are also praised and dissected.
Christine- "It’s almost entirely in the daytime and so that makes it feel really summery. It’s really leaning into that warm, cozy, fun, summer romp…where a lot of people get eaten by a shark."
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Jaws (1975) - Jaws Official Trailer #1 - Richard Dreyfuss, Steven Spielberg Movie (1975) HD Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)- HD - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Theatrical Trailer
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This week we look at Movies in motion with Snowpiercer (2013) and Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Which movie uses constant motion to a better effect?
Christine and Peter discuss their views on directors George Miller and Bong Joon-Ho and the underlying themes of each of their movies. The action scenes are discussed as spectacle and also how they develop characters and the plot.
Christine’s quote of the episode. “I just also feel (Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome) will make me understand more RuPaul references”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Snowpiercer (2013)- Snowpiercer Official US Release Trailer #1 (2014) - Chris Evans Movie HD Mad Max Fury Road(2015)- Mad Max: Fury Road - Official Theatrical Teaser Trailer [HD]
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This week we look at movies with a touch of Surrealism- Blue Velvet (1986), Barton Fink (1991) Which movie uses subtle surrealism to a better effect?
They discuss general thoughts on Lynch and the Coens, surrealism, dreams, the symbolism in each movie and what images stayed with them.
Peter’s quote of the episode - “The essay I wrote about Blue Velvet at U of T…I don’t remember it because it was all bullshit.”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Blue Velvet(1986) - Blue Velvet (1986) - Trailer (1080p, 4K remaster, actual scope)
Barton Fink(1991)- Barton Fink (1991) - Original Theatrical Trailer
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This week we look at Mockumentaries with This is Spinal Tap(1984), Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)- Which movie uses the fake documentary style to a better effect?
Christine and Peter discuss Mockumentary and Documentary tropes and delve into their thoughts on the music industry and beauty pageants. They also discuss their favourite character and how the Mockumentary style accentuated the comedy in each film.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “Nick Broomfield. I feel like he might be a hack. You’re not that interesting. We’re not here for you.”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
This is Spinal Tap (1984)- This Is Spinal Tap - Trailer - HQ
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)- Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
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A special episode where Christine and Peter discuss their 10 favourite most quotable movies. No real rules, they are movies which are close to our heart, ones we quote in life or can't stop quoting along when we watch the movie.
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This is part 3 of our look at Kurosawa. This time we have an in-depth discussion of remakes in general, Kurosawa's career, and his influence on Hollywood films.
Lastly, we choose which Western remake was better, The Magnificent Seven(1960) and A Fistful of Dollars (1964).
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This week is part 2 of our Kurosawa spotlight. We look at Yojimbo(1961) and A Fistful of Dollars (1964). Which movie does the stranger comes to town story better?
There is a discussion of Clint Eastwood creating his legendary persona from this film and Toshiro Mifune’s brilliant portrayal of a rogueish Samurai.
Three scenes from each film are dissected and analyzed as well as Christine’s desire to see someone beaten by a mallet.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
A Fistful of Dollars (1964)- A Fistful of Dollars Official Trailer #1 - Clint Eastwood Movie (1964) HD Yojimbo(1961)- YOJIMBO Trailer (1961) - The Criterion CollectionTheme music by Scott Holmes
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This week we begin our three part podcast about Kurosawa and remakes. First up is Seven Samurai (1954) and The Magnificent Seven (1960). Which movie tells the tale of the Seven better?
We examine the Seven characters in each movie, the action, morality and western tropes.
Peter’s quote of the episode- “I get very excited, listening to that music, and it makes me want to ride a horse”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Seven Samurai(1954)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ1TOratCTo Magnificent Seven (1960)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG-ZxrG7htUCheers- Magnificent Seven- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gmXLKQwAfI
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This week we look at movies which could just be dreams of the main character with Total Recall (1990) and American Psycho (2000). Which movie plays with the notion that what we saw may not have been real?
Christine and Peter discuss the appeal and personal views of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Christian Bale.
The pros and cons of each movie possibly being a dream is debated as well as their use of violence. Christine talks about reading the American Psycho book when she was a teenager.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Total Recall (1990)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DwNb-ZGVjE American Psycho- American Psycho - Trailer
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This week we look at Long Take Movies with Victoria (2015) and Boiling Point (2021). Which movie is a better one shot film?
Christine and Peter discuss the pros and cons of long takes and what effect they should have on the film.
Peter reminisces about working at Harbourfront food kiosks as a teenager and marvels at how restaurants can function at all.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Victoria Official US Release Trailer #1 (2015) Crime Thriller Movie HDBoiling Point (2021) - Stephen Graham, Philip Barantini - HD Trailer
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This week we look at Rock docs with The Last Waltz (1978) and Get back (2021). Which doc gives a better presentation of the end of an era?
Christine and Peter talk about their history and favourites of The Beatles and The Band. They discuss Narrative Directors making Documentaries and what style is best- talking heads(interview style, not the band) or fly on the wall approach.
For Get Back, we discuss the Yoko issue and the incredible creative process presented by the Beatles and also which guest singer we enjoyed the most in the Last Waltz.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Last waltz (1978)- The Last Waltz - Trailer - (1978) - HQGet back (2021)- The Beatles: Get Back | Official Trailer | Disney+
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This week we look at movies where the World is not what you thought it was with The Truman Show (1998) and The Matrix (1999). Which movie is better at showing the main character awakening to the "true" world?
Christine discusses her views on movie sequels in general and Peter laments on the Matrix Sequels in particular. They also discuss prescient nature of the Matrix with virtual worlds and Truman Show’s with reality tv as well as the great casting of Keanu Reeves and Jim Carrey
Christine’s quote of the episode- “How do we just not all acknowledge, that if you want to have good fight choreography, you have to either get or copy Hong Kong action movies?”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Truman Show(1998)- The Truman Show (1998) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
The Matrix (1999) - The Matrix - Official Theatrical Trailer
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This week we look at New Year's Eve movies with The Apartment (1960) and Peter's Friends (1992) Which movie is the Better one to watch on New Year's?
Christine and Peter discuss their personal thoughts about New Year’s Eve and what they normally do and which characters they would want to spend with on that night.
Billy Wilder and Kenneth Branaugh’s films are discussed as well as the brilliant performances by Jack Lemmon and Shirley Maclaine.
Peter complains about the music and friends in Peter’s Friends and Christine discuss the desecration that is Branaugh’s Frankenstein.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Apartment (1960)- The Apartment (1960) | Official Trailer | MGM Studios
Peter’s Friends (1992)- Official Trailer - PETER'S FRIENDS (1992, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson)
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This week we look at Christmas Musicals with Meet me in St. Louis (1944) and White Christmas (1954). Which one works best?
Christine and Peter discuss the romances and characters in each film and the totally psychotic character of Tootie in Meet me in St. Louis. They also discuss Vincente Minelli and Michael Curtiz, the incredibile songs and how Christmas is used in each film.
Christine's Quote of the episode- “You think you’re watching this sweet, perennial Christmas favourite…and then you’re slowly realizing, these characters are all insane”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)- Me in St. Louis (1944) Official Trailer - Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien Movie HD White Christmas (1954)- White Christmas (1954) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic TrailersTheme music by Scott Holmes
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This week we look at Tv Christmas specials with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), A Charlie Brown Christmas(1965), How the Grinch Stole Christmas(1966), Frosty the Snowman (1969) Which one captures Christmas best?
Christine and Peter discuss watching these specials on television when they were kids and how strange it is watching them outside of network viewing.
They discuss their the darkness inherent in these specials, their love of the Rankin/Bass animation, which has the best songs, messages and Peter
Peter’s quote of the episode- “Have you seen Cosmic Christmas….it’s demented, you’ll love it.”
Christine’s quote of the episode- “Every time I see them, they’re just…dancing and doing nothing. Trying to put on a show here, people, pull your weight!”
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For this week’s podcast, we Throw a Little Christmas in it as we look at Lethal Weapon(1987) and Edward Scissorhands (1990). Which movie best uses Christmas as a background to the film?
Christine and Peter discuss what makes a Christmas film for them. They also discuss Tim Burton and Shane Black’s use of Christmas in many of their films as well as the now problematic casting of Mel Gibson and Johnny Depp.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “Y’know, Christmas boobs, okay, let’s go with it.”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Lethal Weapon(1987)- Lethal Weapon (1987) Official Trailer - Mel Gibson, Danny Glover Action Movie HD
Edward Scissorhands (1990)- Edward Scissorhands (1990) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
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This week we look at Small towns changed by outsiders with Footloose (1984) and Pleasantville (1998)
Christine and Peter discuss the logic of Pleasantville’s “awakening” characters, John Lithgow’s amazing performance in Footloose and their love of music montages.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “I would like a T-shirt with Kevin Bacon’s face, just the words- Leaping and Dancing”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Trailers- Footloose- Footloose (1984) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
Pleasantville- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSDm62Hmbf4
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This week we look at New York at night with The Warriors (1979) and After Hours (1985). Which movie is better at presenting New York at night?
Christine talks about going to Coney Island and seeing the Warriors merchandise still on sale over 30 years after the film and how the After Hours VHS box haunted her most of her life.
Peter reminisces about the great Warriors screening at the Bloor cinema when it was curated by Edgar Wright for a week in 2009.
They discuss how New York is presented in each film, the portrayal of women, Scorsese’s continual presentation of “unlikeable” characters and which ending is more satisfactory.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Warriors (1979)- The Warriors (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
After Hours (1987)- After Hours - Trailer #1
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This week we look at Best Bond starts with Dr. No (1962) and Casino Royale (2006). Which movie was better at (re)presenting James Bond?
Peter discusses his marathon of watching 24 Bond movies in 27 days which made him realize the person playing Bond is the biggest factor in his enjoyment of the movies and how Brosnan's Bond suffered the most in the rewatch.
Christine discusses Bond as one of the rare male characters who is judged by his looks and whether the series should be serious at all.
They also discuss who is the whole notion of constantly recasting new actors for the same part, who is the best Bond, Bond Girls, villains and action scenes.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Dr. No Trailer- Dr. No Official Trailer #1 - Sean Connery Movie (1962) HD
Casino Royale (2006) trailer- Casino Royale Official Trailer (2006) James Bond Movie HD
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For this week's episode, we look at Director’s cuts with Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979), Alien Director’s Cut (2003), Blade Runner (1982), Blade Runner: The Final Cut (2007)
Why make a Director’s cut? Which movie benefited the most from the new cuts? Why does Ridley Scott have Director’s cuts of 10 of his movies???
Peter talks about how influential Blade Runner is and how he kept thinking of the movie when he visited Hong Kong and Tokyo. Christine talks about Ripley being a great female movie icon and is enraged by the “love scene” in Blade Runner.
They discuss how the ambiguity of Blade Runner works incredibly well for it and whether Deckard is a replicant.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
ALIEN (1979)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjLamj-b0I8
Alien Director’s cut (2003) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A49jGTJ5HqA
Blade Runner (1982)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eogpIG53Cis-
Blade Runner final cut (2007)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoEyZoOTtss
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Another Special Halloween episode where Christine and Peter list their Top 10 Favourite Horror Movie characters. No real rules, if they have appeared in a horror film, they can make the list. There are some obvious choices, others not so much but tune in to hear why they made our lists.
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This week we look at Horror Anthologies with Tales from the hood (1995) and V/H/S/2 (2013) Which anthology works better as a whole?
Christine and Peter discuss their views of Anthologies and what makes narrative wraparounds work.
Christine waxes on about her love of Clarence Williams III in Tales from the Hood and Peter talks about his love of tiny doll menaces and recounts two(!) stories about shorts he saw about Masturbation.
These are the links to the Trailers discussed.
Tales from the Hood- Tales from the hood - Trailer (1995)
VHS2- V/H/S/2 - Red Band Trailer
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This week we look at the Re/Birth of the Zombie Genre with Night of the Living Dead (1968) and 28 Days Later (2002). Which movie has had a bigger impact on the Zombie Genre?
Christine and Peter discuss the Zombie genre in general as well as the long lasting influences of both films and whether the beginning of The Walking Dead ripped off 28 Days Later.
Peter talks about his encounters with George Romero and his love of his Dead movies.
These are the links to the Trailers discussed.
Night of the Living Dead (1968)Night of the Living Dead | Original Trailer | Coolidge Corner Theatre
28 Days Later- 28 Days Later (2002) Official Trailer
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This week we look at Twist movies with Jacob’s Ladder (1990) and Fight Club (1999). Which twist works better? Christine and Peter discuss their views of twist movies and whether each film holds up on repeated viewings.
There is a long discussion of Fight Club’s messages, Peter explains how his personal beliefs affected his views of these two films and Christine dives into the problematic presentation of women in Fight Club.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “That was my entire education. People were trying to tell me it was truthful and important and I was like, “No….it’s not.”
These are links to the trailers discussed
Jacob’s ladder 1990- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJztRnDxdM8 Fight Club- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtRKdVHc-cE
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This week we look at Robert De Niro Buddy Action Comedies with Midnight Run(1988) and We're No Angels (1989).
Christine and Peter discuss De Niro as a comedian in these films and in general.
Peter explains how and when he enjoys swearing in movies and his love of Charles Grodin in Midnight Run.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “I don’t know. This pitch isn’t working for me. Let's just throw a little Christmas at it and see what happens.”
These are links to the trailers discussed
Midnight Run (1988)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khVFiUShfR8 We’re no Angels- 1989- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5I2PvGbZRA
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This week is a little different as we decide whether Reservoir Dogs (1992) paid homage to City on Fire (1987) or just ripped it off.
Christine and Peter discuss their views on Tarantino and how they feel about inside jokes, references and homages in general.
Peter discusses the Hong Kong style of Trailers and has another Old Man Reminisce about Tiff and the late, great Golden Harvest theatre on Spadina.
These are links to the trailers discussed
City on Fire Original- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGlvdc-iA5A City on Fire- US- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9nBxswxG50 Reservoir Dogs- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vayksn4Y93A
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This week we discuss New Cannibal movies with Ravenous (1999) and Raw (2016). Which movie takes the Cannibal sub genre in a more interesting direction?
Christine and Peter discuss the strangeness of Ravenous and the genius of Robert Carlyle’s performance in that movie and Garance Millier's performance in Raw. The subtexts and metaphors of each movie are also dissected.
They discuss how few horror movies do not involve women getting attacked or traumatized. (*edit- Can’t believe we forgot about the Thing (1982) which only has male characters.)
They also discuss how horror movies are too easily dismissed and not taken seriously enough.
These are links to the trailers discussed
Ravenous (1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7BDiNktrLU
Raw (2016)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFlXVX2af_Y
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This week we discuss one location action movies with The Raid (2011) and Judge Dredd (2012). Which movie uses the one location to best effect?
Christine and Peter discuss one location movies in general, the striking similarities between the two and which movie has better action, which movie makes you care about the characters more and which head villain is more terrifying.
Peter has a couple of long Old Man reminisces about the Midnight Madness screenings of the Raid and Dredd and the circumstances which made him miss those screenings.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “Cersei is just a bad ass biyach and I kind of wish they had let her really do her thing.”
These are links to the trailers we discuss.
The Raid (2011)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Q7KnXpNOg Judge Dredd (2012) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-eI5oLlIeYTheme music by Scott Holmes
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For this week’s episode, we look at Old Men coming out of retirement with Unforgiven (1992) and Logan (2017) Which movie best shows the regret of an old man over his terrible past?
Christine and Peter discuss their histories with Wolverine, X-men, Clint Eastwood, and how Hugh Jackman sang his way into Christine’s heart.
The Myth and Legend aspects of each movie and characters are dissected and how meta movies should work. Learn why the violence and language in Logan bothered Peter. He also follows up on his views of Gene Hackman and whether his character is evil in Unforgiven.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “No romance. You know how I feel about tacked on romances. I hate everything.”
These are links to the trailers we discuss.
Unforgiven (1992)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftTX4FoBWlE Logan (2017)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Div0iP65aZoTheme music by Scott Holmes
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For this week’s episode, we look at a Dead body as character with Weekend at Bernie’s (1989) and Swiss Army Man (2016). Which movie uses a dead body as a character to better effect?
Christine and Peter marvel at Terry Kizer’s “performance” as Bernie and Daniel Radcliffe’s bold attempt to move away from the Harry Potter image by playing a farting corpse.
They also discuss high concept movies and how Weekend at Bernie’s seems like a relic of a bygone era. The problematic reveal at the end of Swiss Army Man is also discussed and how it changes the film.
Peter’s quote of the episode- “If I come back to life, put sunglasses on me.”
These are links to the trailers we discuss.
Weekend at Bernie’s- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMCh9gLZofo
Swiss Army Man- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v92gXetGqA
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For this week’s episode, we look at Sound in Movies in The Conversation (1971) and Blow Out (1981). Which movie does a better job at creating suspense by using Sound as plot?
Christine and Peter discuss their views on De Palma, Coppola and Antonioni. Peter discusses his problem with Gene Hackman and sound in films these days while Christine thinks Travolta in Blow Out might be his best work. The merits of ambiguity vs a clear indication of a crime are weighed and they provide their interpretations of the ending of The Conversation and whether it works better than the big chase scene in Blow Out. The great Walter Murch is discussed as well as how the piano score was perfect for the Conversation.
These are links to the trailers we discuss.
The Conversation (1974)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD_CAJHIIQE
Blow Out (1981)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM4fM-R3HC8
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This week we look at Prisoner Bio-pics with Bronson(2008) and Chopper (2000). Which movie does a better job at telling an interesting story about a real life prisoner?
Discussing prison movies and biopics in general, Peter and Christine discuss both directors later films and whether humour and surrealism work when presenting a movie on despicable characters.
They wonder if Tom Hardy is possibly becoming the next Nic Cage, Eric Bana’s star-making performance and the strange connections between him and Hardy’s careers.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “Look at us….being artificial! Huzzah! Put more make-up on. Don’t explain it."
These are links to the trailers we discuss.
Chopper- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RysM6z256j8
Bronson- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMJ1c3qxOWc
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For this week's episode, we look at Found Money films with A Simple Plan (1998) and Shallow Grave (1994)
Which movie is better at showing people disintegrate under pressure?
Christine and Peter discuss Sam Raimi toning down his usual visual style and how they can see this was Danny Boyle's first film, as well as a discussion of character tropes, their opposing views of the Juliet character, Ewan’s star making turn and Billy Bob Thornton’s heartbreaking performance.
Peter talks about his idea of how to launder money successfully and agreed they could trust each other if they found stolen money... probably....
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
A Simple Plan(1998) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TXB2qTJMRE
Shallow Grave- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbxNej_MJlw
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For this week's episode, we look at Heist comedies with A Fish Called Wanda (1988) and Ocean's 11 (2001) . Which movie uses the heist tropes for better comedic effect?
Peter discusses seeing Fish Called Wanda during his day of trying to sneak into 4 movies in one day as a teenager and Christine reveals how Kevin Kline influenced her upbringing.
They discuss Soderberg, the super cast of Ocean’s 11, the rat pack, the Ocean’s sequels, SCTV and their encounters with Monty Python members.
Peter and Christine really geek out on Kevin Kline’s brilliant performance as Otto and how he gets away with still being likeable even after doing some terrible things.
They also discuss which love story works better in each movie.
Christine’s quote of the episode- ‘I don’t buy it, I don’t feel their chemistry. Nuts to that.”
This is a link to the SCTV sketch Peter discussed.
Maudlin's Eleven - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g08w9QCAFeM
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
A Fish Called Wanda- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xxdYfUvi9g
Ocean’s 11- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imm6OR605UI
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For this week's episode, we look at Reunion movies with The Big Chill (1983) and The World’s End (2013). Which movie gives a better sense of time passing, what was lost? How have we changed?
Peter reminisces about the pain of missing a preview screening of The World’s End and how he totally related to the characters in the Big Chill even though he was only in his 20’s when he first watched it.
Christine and Peter discuss nostalgia in general and whether they look back a lot and why this type of film seems to be a male sub-genre.
The great casts of each film are discussed and Peter reveals the big problem he has with Simon Pegg’s character in World’s End. Christine discusses the baby subplot in The Big Chill and how she and Peter would do in a pub crawl.
Of course, they also discuss the great soundtracks of each film.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Big Chill- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua-MspPHTtI&t=4s
The World’s End - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n__1Y-N5tQk
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For this week's episode, we look at Serial KIller movies with Summer of Sam (1999) and Zodiac (2007). Which movie gives the best sense of what effect a serial killer has on a city?
Christine and Peter start off with another discussion of Lee and Fincher and particularly why Fincher does so many takes.
Are we more intrigued with the Zodiac Killer, JFK and Jack the Ripper because they are unsolved? Those cases also made Peter ponder how any serial killers get caught because of the endless possibilities.
They talk about the misfire of Summer of Sam focusing on the male characters floundering around rather than taking a look at the effect the murders had on women in New York.
Christine corrects Peter when he says there are only 3 people in Zodiac that appeared in Superhero movies and points out Elias Koteas is in the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
These are links to the trailers we discuss
Summer of Sam- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyV53ToToyU
Zodiac- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNncHPl1UXg
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For this week's episode, we look at Meta Movies with the The Player (1992) and Adaptation (2002) Which movie does a better job of examining movie making by pointing out they’re watching a movie?
Christine and Peter examine the multiple layers of Adaptation and the Player celebrity cameos and their effect on watching a movie. Is it a good thing when an actor plays more than one character in the same movie?
Peter discusses how Charlie Kaufmann’s subsequent movies have affected his opinion on Adaptation and how a U of T professor really damaged his view of Altman.
Christine’s quote of the episode- “we need more puppets in movies”
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Player (1992)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpDDTS08wPs
Adaptation(2002) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMwOEkTmTyQ
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For this week's episode, we look at Reboots and prequels with Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and Star Trek (2009). Which movie does a better job at setting up a new franchise while also giving nods to the original series?
They discuss reboots and remakes in general and about the sequels and what went right and wrong for both series. How much fan service is there and how is it used?
Peter goes off about Abram’s terrible Star Wars movies and his terrifying experience with a hardcore Star Trek fan.
Christine recounts watching Project Nim and began formulating her plan to betray humanity on behalf of the apes.
Should Andy Serkis have been eligible for acting awards for his performance in the Apes series?
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3tidwW1gGM
Star Trek (2007) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuDc4GtjLfY
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For this week's episode, we look at the All night Teen Party Movie with American Graffiti (1973) and Dazed and Confused (1993). Which movie gives a better feel of what teens would be doing for an all night celebration?
*This episode was recorded back on June 30, 2020.
Christine and Peter talk about the influence of American Graffiti and all teen movies that followed, why Dazed and Confused became such a huge cult film and why it failed when it first came out.
Was George Lucas right when he said it was easy to manipulate an audience? They also discuss how amazing the casts are for each movie and how Matthew McConaughey became a star born out of this movie.
Christine asks why teenage nostalgia movies seem to be the arena of male directors? Of course, they delve into the great soundtracks of each film.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
American Graffiti (1973) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ9Gp6Qc8LQ
Dazed and Confused (1993)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aQuvPlcB-8
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This week we look at Diy- found footage horror with The Blair Witch Project (1999) and Paranormal Activity (2007). Which movie had more impact on the found footage genre and horror and movie history?
Christine and Peter discuss the found footage genre and whether it’s important to explain/believe that the characters would keep shooting amidst the horror? What is it that makes the found footage genre work particularly well with horror movies? They also discuss whether the acting is realistic and whether it has to be.
The genius marketing campaign of both movies are discussed as well as the good and bad legacies they left behind.
Peter discusses why the South Park movie overshadowed his Blair Witch screening. The quote of the podcast is Christine’s “To be fair to Micah, she probably should have told him she had a demon”
They discuss the impact of the ending of The Blair Witch and how Christine essentially made Peter fodder for a potential Witch/murderer in Niagara Falls.
**Apologies, Peter used a different computer for this podcast and he sounds a little muffled.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Blair Witch Project(1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBZ-POVsrlI
Paranormal Activity(2007) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_UxLEqd074
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This week we look at Spy movies that use the Amnesia trope with The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) and The Bourne Identity (2002).
Christine and Peter discuss the amnesia trope in movies and how that affects the viewers in identifying with the protagonists. Which movie uses the love interest/sidekick better? Which movie has better action scenes?
Peter continually disparages the Bourne sequels primarily because of headache inducing camera work while Christine is enraged by the “chef skills” Samantha shows in Long Kiss.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Long Kiss Goodnight- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDuma1M09B0&t=2s
Bourne Identity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tqK_3mKQUw
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This week we look at movies with Reprehensible Protagonists with A Clockwork Orange (1971) and The Wolf of Wall Street. (2013). Which movie uses an unlikeable protagonist the best?
Spoiler- Peter hates Wolf of Wall Street and he spends most of the podcast talking about how disgusted he was with the characters from that movie. What is it that Clockwork Orange does in making a murdering rapist seem more palpable than the greedy wall street monsters?
Christine and Peter discuss their overall view of Stanley Kubrick. They discuss if someone is really a genius if someone “doesn’t know what they want but knows what they don’t want?”
They also discuss Goodfellas and why that movie makes you like despicable gangsters.
Peter questions whether Dicaprio has entered his “older Al Pacino” phase. Christine laments there wasn’t more development of the side characters in Wolf of Wall Street.
There’s also a discussion of the use of the song “Singin’ in the Rain” in Clockwork Orange.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
A Clockwork Orange (1971)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPRzm8ibDQ8Wolf of Wall Street (2013)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iszwuX1AK6ATheme music by Scott Holmes
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This week we look at Movies with Wrongfully accused protagonists with North by Northwest (1959) and The Fugitive (1993).
Christine and Peter ponder whether she was actually at a North by Northwest screening presented by Guillermo Del Toro.
They discuss the effect of casting superstars like Cary Grant and Harrison Ford in roles where they have to be vulnerable and sympathetic. Did Tommy Lee deserve his oscar?
Do plots really matter in action films? They discuss how Hitchcock got away with his mcguffin movies.
Peter ponders whether the U.S. Marshals really need to be in the Fugitive. What’s the best way to adapt a Tv series into a film?
Christine wonders why Kimble’s wife was killed and was bored by the old man fight at the end of the Fugitive. She also talks about how North By Northwest made her hate grey suits.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
North by northwest(1959) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx0QuZJVTFE
The Fugitive (1993)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETPVU0acnrE
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This week we look at Movies about Filmmaking with Ed Wood (1994) and Baadasssss! (2003) Which presents a better picture about making a film?
Christine and Peter discuss which kind of biopic works best; one which covers someone’s entire life or one which focuses on a small, important period? They both rip apart Bohemian Rhapsody and discuss their favourite biopics.
What is the importance of truth vs an interesting story for a biopic?
Peter discusses his love of Landau as Legosi which he finds is the heart of the film. Christine discusses the therapy Mario Van Peebles had by making a biopic of his father.
Can we really root for a director who seems to be very untalented or unpleasant and angry most of the time? What are the important things to make a movie feel like a period piece?
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Ed Wood- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CawVaHxWvnA
Baadasssss!- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBbnwWjr6rw&t=38s
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This week we look at Aliens that have infiltrated our society with Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and They Live (1988). Which movie gives a better sense of paranoia and the underlying political messages of their times?
Christine and Peter discuss McCarthyism, Reaganomics and the politics of each movie.
Peter talks about his love of the crazy fight in They Live and how the South Park parody put him in stitches. He also reveals that he loved the 80's as a kid growing up and only later learned how destructive the decade was in terms of politics and poverty.
Christine discusses how there was a lot of talk about subliminal advertising in the 80s and how the unsettling endings make her robot heart happy. She also talks about her love for the Invasion of the Body Snatchers remake from 1978 and shocking moments from that film.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
They Live (1988) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJC4R1uXDaE Invasion of the Body Snatcher (1956)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYrcyROSjl0
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This week we look at Documentaries about an End of an Era with The Last Blockbuster (2020) and All things must pass (2015) Which doc is better at giving you the history and nostalgia of a bygone era?
Lots of reminiscing about going to video and record stores. Christine and Peter talk about the future of movies and music and rag on Netflix for it’s terrible categorization and choices.
Christine talks about going to a whole host of different video stores in her youth and enjoying the amazing video box art.
Peter talks fondly of working at Bay St. Video and that magical first night working alone walking up and down the aisles and a story about the old porn room.
Christine talks about going to the World’s Biggest bookstore and the Tower records at Yonge and Queen to get the Uk imports. Peter talks about his youth of going to Cheapies, Sam the Record man and comic stores on Queen every weekend and admitting he probably spent more money on laserdiscs than music.
There's a back and forth about the effect of "celebrities" in documentaries and an epilogue about the future of movie theatres.
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These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
All things must pass (2015)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAepjF6_N68 The Last Blockbuster (2020)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tOW_LCB23I
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For this week's episode, we look at Fictional Rock Bands with Hard Core Logo (1996) and Almost Famous (2000). Which movie gives a better sense of what it would be like to be on the road with a band?
Peter talks about the incredible mystique and aura that Rock stars have with his reminiscing about seeing Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White.
Christine accuses Peter of not liking Canadian movies. They discuss where billy talent got their name. Which band would they hang out with? Who would they be roadies for if given a choice of any band that existed?
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Almost famous (2000) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iyp0qcf7-w Hard core Logo (1996) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAw_HZ4GsFc
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This is a very special episode where Christine and Peter choose their Top 10 songs from Movies. They limited it to songs that were specifically written for the movie.
Which song provides best feel of the movie? Criteria can include movie title, movie plot, mood or tone of the film itself. They give their reasons for each choice and sometimes it's because it's just a good song but often there's a personal story behind them.
Some of the choices may shock, surprise and/or horrify you. Hope you enjoy.
*apologies for the sound quality. We ended up using the music we played over our computers for each clip and decided to keep that in to hear our reactions to it.
edit- Hauke let me know that Prince actually did win an oscar for Purple Rain in the defunct category, Original Song Score.*
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For this week's episode, we look at 80's Teen Comedies with The Breakfast Club(1985) and Heathers(1989) Which movie gives a better feel of what it is like to be teenager?
Christine and Peter discuss what their high school experiences were like. Who would they hang out with? Are the characters realistic? Who is worse, Bender or J.D.?
What ending is more believable? And Christine asks what did Emilio Estevez's character really smoke in The Breakfast Club?
They also discuss 80's comedies and John Hughes movies.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Breakfast Club- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSXBvor47Zs Heathers- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EsMeYlzwCU
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For this week's episode, we look at True Horror with The Texas chainsaw Massacre (1974) and Ju-on: The Grudge (2002). Which movie is more unsettling and actually scary? What are the most effective scares in each movie?
Christine and Peter discuss what kind of things they find disturbing and how they both find watching horror movies on VHS much more effective.
Christine talks about the big difference between Texas Chainsaw and torture porn. They dive into the J-Horror genre and Peter reminisces about a couple of disturbing stories about Ju-on.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Ju-on: The Grudge (2002)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVbWpwkCJRg Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyqfjW5iRcM
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For this week's episode, we look at Time Travel Movies with Back to the Future (1985) and Looper (2012). Which movie uses time travel tropes the best?
They talk about the best Tiff opening night party ever where Peter laments not going to the room full of pies and Christine talks about eating more oysters than ever.
Time travel rules are discussed at length and whether Peter and Christine would go to the future or past with a time machine. They also discuss Joseph Gordon Levitt's distracting nose prosthetic and Christine is once again angered at Emily Blunt's character getting romantic in a a time loop movie.
They also talk about the genius of Back to the Future 2 and Crispin Glover for the third time!
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Back to the Future- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvsgGtivCgs Looper- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iQuhsmtfHw
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For this week's episode, we look at the Mystery Man movie with Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) and Collateral (2004). Which movie uses the Mystery Man tropes the best?
They talk about Sergio Leone and Michael Mann as auteurs and about casting against type and Tom Cruise in general.
Peter talks about Pan and Scan and how one shot is actually more effective that way in Once Upon a Time in the West. He gushes about his love for Morricone again and about the lack of themes in music scores today. Christine laments on how movies do not have theme songs incorporating the title or theme of the movie like they did in the 80's.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Once Upon a Time in the West- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8CJ6L0I6W8 Collateral- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlcX_GXtf40 Lethal weapon song- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KahIflwdyk
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For this week's episode, it's another blast from the past We look at Tv Bottle episodes again. This was recorded as our second episode way back on June 8, 2020 .
They looked at Brooklyn 99 Season 5, Episode 14,-The Box. And Homicide: Life on the Street: Season 1, Episode 5-Three Men and Adena. Which episode uses the Ticking clock scenario better?
Peter and Christine discuss their views of Homicide: Life on the Street and Brooklyn 99 in general and the whole Good Cop/Bad Cop trope. Which would Peter and Christine be in that situation?
They also discuss the brilliance of Andre Braugher in both shows.
*the sound again is pretty rough as it was recorded before we got proper microphones.
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For this week's episode, we look at movie with Brutal Endings with Seven (1995) and The Mist (2007). Which movie is more brutal and earns it's ending?
*Obviously a spoiler filled episode about these movies and also the Scream movies, Black Christmas, Silence of the Lambs, Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Christine tries to defend herself about seeming to want sad endings and Peter goes off on a rant against a Ryerson teacher and drops some f-bombs.
They also discuss whether horror movies require brutal endings. Listen to hear why the hated character, Mrs. Carmody actually seems more relevant and believable to Peter now because she reminds him of someone who’s name rhymes with Ronald Dump. If you want to hear the horrible screams from Ghost, go to 1:15 here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USHSNRVN3M0&fbclid=IwAR0r-Y45AdhNoCB2dIQ1kZ4fNsE-2vSY_zxRSq-H3y6oQYIVS1bkHpz5dF8
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Seven- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znmZoVkCjpIThe Mist- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhCKXJNGzN8 Fake Terminator credits, Seven Style- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x4gE1yKHyM
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For this week's episode, we look at Groundhog Day type movies with Edge of Tomorrow(2014) and Palm Springs (2020). Which movie uses the stuck in a repeating day template the best?
Peter and Christine discuss their views on Groundhog Day (1993), romance in each movie and how the template actually resembles video games.
Christine talks about her preference for ambiguous endings and Peter talks about reading another book a movie was based on and again has no memory of it.
They also discuss whether being stuck in the same day would be a blessing or a curse.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Edge of Tomorrow- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw61gCe2oqI Palm Springs- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpBLtXduh_k
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For this week's episode, it's a bit of a blast to the past. We look at Tv Bottle episodes. This was recorded as our second episode way back on May 11, 2020 when the covid lockdown was still a bit "new". We looked at Seinfeld, Season 2, Episode 11, The Chinese Restaurant and Community, Season 2, Episode 8, Cooperative Calligraphy. Which episode gives a better sense of confinement?
Peter and Christine discuss their views on bottle episodes, Seinfeld and Community in general and how they were dealing with Covid at the time.
Peter asks why there are not Chinese people in the Chinese restaurant in Seinfeld and whether anything could stop Christine going to a puppy parade.
Also, find out what line in the Chinese Restaurant has become part of Christine's every day vocabulary.
*the sound again is pretty rough as it was recorded before we got proper microphones.
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For this week's episode, we look at Documentaries about movie making with Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991), Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau (2014). Which documentary presents a better portrait of how each movie was made?
Peter and Christine discuss their views on Apocalypse Now (1979) and The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996). In which movie was Brando more damaging to the making of each movie?
They also decide which movie was a worse set to work on, who or what was the biggest detriment to making either movie. Hint- rhymes with Mal Wilmer.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
LOST SOUL- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4xun1vi4C0 HEARTS OF DARKNESS- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxowb5IQRuI
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For this week's episode, we look at Auteurs taking on Horror movies with Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) and Wolf (1994). Did Francis Ford Coppola or Mike Nichols do a better job making a horror movie?
Peter and Christine discuss their views on Godfather 3 and Twixt. Peter reminisces about his Criterion Dracula laserdisc, Christine talks about her disappointment of Wolf's special effects and the merits and ridiculousness of Wolf's publishing sub-plot.
Christine also ponders whether Jack Nicholson walks like a wolf in general.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Wolf- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXcm1cfVIRc Dracula- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgFPIh5mvNc Dracula teaser- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3cAEYrY5SM
*recorded July 5, 2020. Apologies about the sound issues still happening for this podcast.
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For this week's episode, we look at Documentaries about Outsiders with Grey Gardens (1975) and Grizzly Man (2005). Which movie is a better portrait of people living outside of our definition of "normal society?"
Tune in to listen to Christine and Peter discuss their views on Werner Herzog and why they both find it easier to watch Documentaries, thinking of them as "movies" rather than the "truth".
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Grey gardens- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI62e0fRieo Grizzly man trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWA7GtDmNFU
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For this week's episode, we look at Heist Movies with Inside Man (2006) and Inception (2010)
Which movie is a better example of a classic Heist movie? What are the Heist Movie Tropes? Which crew is better at their jobs?
Tune in to listen to Christine and Peter discuss their views on Spike Lee and Christopher Nolan's movies. They give their opinions on the ending of Inception and Peter reminisces about meeting Spike Lee.
This episode was recorded on September 2, 2020.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Inception- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoHD9XEInc0 Inside man- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44v8NhVEL5A
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Bonus episode where Christine and Peter talk about the craziness that was 2020.
Begins with Peter's apology for the Lost episode where he talks about what happened to the New Year's episode with When Harry Met Sally and 200 cigarettes.
Peter and Christine discuss movies as comfort watching and Christine's enjoyment of the tv show, How To with John Wilson.
They also discuss drive-ins and watching Tenet.
And lastly, Christine reveals what the first movie she ever walked out of, Peter's first experience walking out of a movie and falling asleep in theatres, out of tiredness and out of boredom.
If anyone wants to suggest new episode topics for 2021, send them to wdibpodcast@gmail.com.
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For this week's episode, we look at adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with Scrooged (1988) and The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). Which movie adapts the story better?
Tune in to listen to Christine and Peter discuss their love of The Muppets, Bill Murray and the difficulties of shooting Scrooged.
Christine talks about her love of Paul Williams' music and Peter asks questions about Muppets that no one dared ask.
This is a link to the Paul Williams article we discuss.
https://www.vulture.com/2017/12/the-story-behind-the-music-of-the-muppet-christmas-carol.html
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Muppet Christmas Carol- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euz-682_mjo Scrooged- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OLRQfMOXOw
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For this week's episode, we look at Christmas in Action movies with Die Hard (1988) and Batman Returns (1992). Which movie does a better job of making use of Christmas in it's plot, feel and providing some Christmas joy?
Tune in to listen to Christine and Peter discuss what they want in a Christmas movie, what Peter's favourite piece of music of all time is and why Michelle Pfeiffer steals the show in Batman Returns.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Die hard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaJuwKCmJbY&t=3s Die hard tv commercial- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za9__Ni62Q0
Batman returns- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=repBHGIny0c
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For this week's episode, we look at Stage Musical Adaptations with The Phantom of the Opera (2004) and Les Miserables (2012). Which movie does a better job of making the stage musical more filmic?
Tune in to listen to Christine wax eloquently about Hugh Jackman, Colm Wilkinson and why hearing her name makes her tune out.
They also discuss who sung it worse- Gerard Butler or Russell Crowe?
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Les Miserables- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuEFm84s4oI International les mis trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmvHzCLP6ug Phantom of the Opera- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44w6elsJr_I
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For this week's episode, we look at Nicolas Cage in Vampire's Kiss (1988) and Face/Off (1997)
Which movie uses Nicolas Cage's talents to their full advantage?
Christine and Peter discuss whether there is such a thing as a good or bad Cage performance?
What weird fact drew Peter into seeing Vampire's Kiss and what weird fact bothered him when watching Face/Off for the first time?
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Vampires kiss- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnoSxO_2ghQFace/off- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-nDX0BeFoQ
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For this week's episode, we look at the City as a character with The Third Man (1949) and Taxi Driver (1976). Which City has a bigger effect on the movie in either film? Is it Vienna or New York City?
Find out why Taxi Driver reminds Peter of his childhood and how Christine deals with movies with very male points of view.
Here's a link to a sample of the Night Ride show Peter discusses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydr9ECgXHWw
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Third man- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VvXKm2deh0 Taxi driver- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUxD4-dEzn0
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For this week's episode, we look at Movies in Real Time with Rope (1948) and High Noon (1952) Which movie gives a better sense that time is ticking?
Christine and Peter discuss their appreciation of Hitchcock and the real life events surrounding the two movies.
Find out why Peter was so annoyed watching these two movies at this time.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Rope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM4uXAfWSbQ High noon- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lDblNGL2zo
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For this week's episode, we look at the Road Movie with David Lynch's Wild at Heart (1990) and Straight Story (1999). Which movie is a better example of a Road Movie?
Christine and Peter discuss their appreciation of David Lynch's movies and also what world view his movies present.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Wild at heart- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQIdBfrF0Ik Straight story-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZTpTFb7xE0
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For this week's episode, we examine The Mystery Comedy with Murder by Death (1976) and Clue (1985) Which movie achieves a better blend of the Mystery Movie tropes and Comedy?
Christine and Peter discuss their love of Tim Curry and find out why Peter Sellers playing an Asian did not bother Peter.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Murder By Death - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXn8CsQU1-U Clue- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkwqw4lPz64Theme music by Scott Holmes
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For this week's episode, we examine The Revenge Movie with The Road to Perdition (2002) and John Wick (2014). Which movie best represents our idea of what revenge movie is?
Christine and Peter discuss their love of Keanu and whether it is a good or bad to have a big actor in a cameo role.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
John Wick- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0BMx-qxsP4 Road to Perdition- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGEveEqpjYkTheme music by Scott Holmes
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For this week's episode, we examine Horror debuts with Evil Dead (1981) and Bad Taste (1987).
Which movie made a bigger splash, launched a career and has a better legacy?
Christine and Peter discuss what they consider a "feature film" is and delve into their histories with directors Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson.
Also, find out why Bruce Campbell pities Peter.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Evil dead-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL6mioAlpJk Bad taste- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHwKJOZZ6UTheme music by Scott Holmes
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For this week's episode, we examine which movie is the better Horror Fourthquel with Friday the 13th The Final Chapter (1984) and Halloween 4 The Return of Michael Myers (1988).
Which movie adds to the franchise lore and makes you want to watch more in the series?
Christine and Peter recount when they saw Crispin Glover's live show. Also find out which movie made Peter re-evaluate his love or horror movies.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Friday the 13th Part 4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpWpe8REbag HALLOWEEN 4- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN-tYVNOvtQTheme music by Scott Holmes
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For this week's episode, we examine Gothic Horror in The Inncents (1961) and The Others (2001) Which movie presents more elements found in traditional Gothic Horror?
The beautiful cinematography and shocking endings of each film are discussed in detail as are the great performances by all the children and female leads. And which movie prequel traumatized Peter and Christine?
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Innocents- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Q-dIJeX8QThe Others- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7pKqaPtMiA
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For this week's episode, we examine the Monster Horror Comedy with Tremors (1990) and Slither (2006). Which one is scarier, funnier, has the best monster?
Peter geeks out on how much he loves Tremors and Christine discusses how she would love all horror movies to be rated R.
There is a brand new documentary on Youtube about the making of Tremors!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpCSCQJEmnk
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Trailers- tremors- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlzvh0cR9q4
Slither- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzI28tEX9do
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For our first episode, we discuss isolation and survival in The Martian (2015) and Castaway (2000) and the effect of Covid in our lives at the start of the Pandemic.
Peter and Christine discuss the realism of each movie and how difficult it would be alone on an island, never mind out in space. Peter recounts buying a Wilson volleyball for his sister and how Christine likes ambiguous endings.
This was recorded on May 4, 2020 near the beginning of the Covid lockdown.
This was kind of a test as we did not have proper microphones but we hope you enjoy.
These are links to the trailers we discuss.
Martian Trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p7bgMxewxA
Castaway Trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TWYDogv4WQ
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We just pulled this little excerpt from our first episode as an introduction to how we met and the first movie we attended together.
This was recorded back on May 4, 2020.
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For our second episode, we look at infections in horror movies with The Thing (1982) and Shivers (1975).
Christine and Peter also discuss their histories with David Cronenberg and John Carpenter.
Both movies have stood the test of time to shock and offend even after all this time.
The episode was recorded on May 11, 2020.
The sound is still pretty rough but we hope you enjoy the episode.
These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Trailers- The Thing- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ftmr17M-a4&t=11s
Shivers- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQxcOJ0yEoY
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