Screen Quest: Recent Episodes
Chris Waterman, Mae Finch, Will Rotondi
In our final episode of 2023 we discuss what makes It's A Wonderful Life (arguably) the all time greatest Christmas film. Plus! We share the holiday film world we would love to live in and spend some time reflecting on the things we're grateful for in 2023.
Thank you for all of the support this year <3 See you in 2024!
On this week's episode we talk about the ultra violent Holiday/Action film: Violent Night. Plus! Chris gives a mini review for Godzilla Minus One, the party picks their favorite Christmas film music, and Mae attempts to explain the plot of Gremlins...a film she's never seen.
In our first holiday special of 2023 we talk about the Netflix holiday film A Christmas Prince. Plus! Chris gives a Godzilla update and the gang shares their favorite early childhood Christmas movie memories.
On this week's episode we chat about the ways "Life as a House" hit us right in the feels. Plus! We look back at a terrifying 80's TV film, Mae shares her favorite film(s) released during her birth year, and the party reveals what they'd do given just a few months to live.
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this weeks episode we talk about why Good Will Hunting may be Robin Williams most impressive performance amongst a career of fantastic films. Plus! Chris gives an update on his Godzilla marathon, chooses a great ensemble film, and goes head-to-head with Mae in a lightning round of Keyword Countdown.
Music
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Keyword Countdown created by Gav Murphy of RKG - used with permissionRKG Youtube Link - https://www.youtube.com/c/RKG
On this week's episode we discuss the impeccable ingredients that come together to make Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade a wildly successful film. Plus! Chris gives his first Godzilla Marathon update, Mae gives a film hot take, and Will challenges the crew to a lightning round of Pitch Storm
References
Music:Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Pitch Storm created by Ben Kepner
In our final Scream Quest for 2023 we talk about how John Carpenter builds dread in the midst of isolation in his 1982 classic: The Thing. Plus! We have a bit of group therapy on the films and tv that traumatized us as children and Chris challenges Mae/Will to a round of movie 20 questions.
MusicHalloween Pipe Organ by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rceMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's Scream Quest we examine the different flavors of psychological horror on display in Creep and The Silence of the Lambs. Plus! The party designs their own devious plans to mess with unsuspecting victims for the sake of a laugh...or worse.
Music:
Halloween Pipe Organ by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rceMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
Scream Quest is back with special guest Isaac Thorne who joins us to discuss two VERY different takes on possession horror. Plus! The gang attempts to guess the 5 most lucrative horror franchises of all time.
Isaac's Website - https://www.isaacthorne.com/
Musichttps://www.free-stock-music.com/aries-beats-halloween-pipe-organ.html
Film List by Comic Book Readerhttps://www.cbr.com/highest-grossing-horror-movie-franchises/#halloween
On this week's episode we debate how successful Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" is as an adaptation and decide - Was The Book Better? Plus! Chris hosts a round of Keyword Countdown
MusicEpic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Keyword Countdown created by Gav Murphy of RKG Video
RKG Channel Link - https://www.youtube.com/c/RKG
On this week's episode we dissect the Anime classic Akira. Plus! The party catches up on what we've been watching and Mae shares an unusual but brilliant choice for a favorite adaptation.
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we're joined by special guest Ev Schmidt to talk about the many inspirations of Event Horizon. Plus! We take turns pitching the most ridiculous sequel our dumb brains can conceive of on the spot.
If you'd like to buy some of Ev's amazing art or dice you can find them here:
instagram.com/doubletakedice
instagram.com/sketchin.evin
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Music
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we talk about the eerily prophetic and self-aware Robert Altman film "The Player". Plus! Will nearly makes us cry with an Furry Friends choice before competing with Mae in Chat GPT fueled guessing game.
References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Submit your own film suggestion for the show:
https://forms.gle/HDMgu8CQMNJLyUxP7
On this week's episode we talk about the surprisingly poignant "romantic comedy" The Apartment. Plus! Will shares a film that should be watched in an audience setting before testing Chris and Mae's wits in a quick round of Keyword Countdown.
References
Music:Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Keyword Countdown created by Gav Murphy of RKG Video:
https://www.youtube.com/@RKG
On this week's episode we're talking about the STACKED cast of Heat. Plus! Chris shares an example of an imperfect but interesting adaptation before squaring off with Mae in a battle of Heat trivia.
References
Music: Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we talk about Margot Robbie's unforgettable performance as Tonya Harding. Plus! Will chooses a film to be erased from his brain for the most amazing reason ever and the gang ranks Margot Robbie's top 5 roles EVER.
References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we talk about the New Hollywood classic: The Graduate. Plus! Chris goes on a rant about Hollywood learning the wrong lesson from Barbenheimer and Mae attempts to discern the plot of Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
How They Make A24 Films by @itsevanwilliams - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qCaRMJ0K0Sw
On this week's episode we're joined by Adam Gumbert to discuss the thrilling documentary The Rescue. Plus! Adam gives us some background on his love for films before going head-to-head with Will in a round of Keyword Countdown
References:
Keyword Countdown created by Gav Murphy of RKG RKG on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RKG
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we analyze the suspense thriller "Gone Girl" and declare a winner in our latest versus mode. Plus! Will shares a favorite movie animal before going head to head with Chris in another round of keyword related trivia.
References and Links
Music: Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Submit your own film suggestion for the show:
https://forms.gle/HDMgu8CQMNJLyUxP7
On this week's episode we discuss the paranoia, betrayal, and musings of AI featured in Ex Machina. Plus! Will shares his favorite film from the year he was born and Mae tests the boy's instincts for Ex Machine plot keywords.
References
Music: Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Submit your own nominations for the show here: https://forms.gle/HDMgu8CQMNJLyUxP7
On this week's episode we compare the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice to its source material and answer the question: Was the book better? Plus! Mae shares one of her favorite dance scenes in a film and quizzes Will/Chris on their knowledge of Mr. Darcy quotes.
References
Music: Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Submit your own nominations for the show here:
https://forms.gle/HDMgu8CQMNJLyUxP7
On this week's episode we talk about the lasting influence of Groundhog Day. Plus! Chris shares his favorite film from the year he was born and the gang plays a Groundhog Day themed round of Pitch Storm.
References Music
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
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On this week's episode we lament the terrible romance of Lethal Weapon 2. Plus! Chris shares one of his favorite onscreen furry friends and we play a round of movie 20 questions.
References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
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On this week's episode we discuss the incomparable post-apocalypse of Mad Max: Fury Road. Plus! We pay homage to Tina Turner, Mae talks about a film she's looking forward to and faces off against Will in a round of post-apocalyptic Keyword Countdown.
References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Keyword Countdown created by Gav Murphy of RKG Video - used with permission (Thanks, Gav!)
RKG Video on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/RKG
In our very first "Milk or Wine" we evaluate the longevity of Roman Holiday. Plus! Mae comes around on a film ending she previously disliked, Chris confesses to a decades old crime, and we play a round of Pitch Storm.
References:
Music:
https://www.free-stock-music.com/alex-productions-epic-cinematic-trailer-elite.html
Studio Binder essay/video on Jump Cuts:
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-jump-cut/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03zw4RNv0gE
On this week's episode we talk about the heartwarming documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?". Plus! We celebrate the anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back and Mae/Will play a round of Movie 20 Questions.
References
Music
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Submit your movie nominations:
https://forms.gle/1qe4shQh6HJvyi7e7
On this week's episode we talk about Christian Bale's "Role of a Lifetime" as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Plus! Chris shares one of his favorite midnight movies, and the gang catches up on what we've been watching.
References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
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On this week's episode we talk about the brilliant special effects work of VFX titan Ray Harryhausen in "Jason and the Argonauts". Plus! Mae explains how Dynamation works and the group tries to link two actors in another round of "Six Degrees".
References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Dynamation Footage from Film School Rejects "The Dynamation of Ray Harryhausen"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAS8qW9df9s
Submit your own film nomination!
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On this week's episode we talk about the trope-filled but lovable "The Quick and the Dead". Plus! Will shares a film largely lost to time and Mae/Chris attempt to describe the plot of a film they've never seen.
References
Music:Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Dolly Shot Footage:
The Best Dolly Zoom Shots Ever from MK Art Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OO3pqJVLAc
On this week's episode we're joined by special guest Patrick Glover to discuss the eerily prescient film: Contagion.
References/Links
Music
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Submit your own film suggestions!
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On this week's episode we discuss Adam McKay's dark comedy/biopic "Vice". Plus! We celebrate the life and work of Lance Reddick and Mae shares a film she wishes she could watch for the first time again.
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Submit your nominees:
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On this week's episode we discuss why Singin' in the Rain is a timeless classic. Plus! Did our Oscar predictions come true? Will and Mae duke it out with some Singin' in the Rain trivia
References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Submit your own film suggestions:
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On this week's episode we talking about the original West Side Story and what makes it a successful adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. Plus! Chris shares a film guilty pleasure and challenges Mae and Will to a round of Keyword Countdown!
References
Keyword Countdown created by Gav Murphy of RKG, used with permission. Check out RKG here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RKG
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we evaluate whether or not Throne of Blood is a successful Shakespeare adaptation. Plus! The group wonders if the world has Marvel fatigue, Mae picks a favorite animal character, and we have another round of trivia!
References
Music:Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US___
Google Form Submission
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On this week's episode we wrap our celebration of Bong Joon-ho by discussing the masterful "Parasite". Plus! We reveal our new categories and cards for 2023 and Will/Chris once again go head to head in some trivia.References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Parasite Tweet discussed:https://twitter.com/nofilmschool/status/1623023846939844609?s=20
Google Form for fan submissions:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp4WNsZKQo1UV_mwPyfhVjvZ_oF0Wo69rRiwCdarKCSfXhOw/viewform?usp=sharing
On this week's episode it's part 1 of our Bong Joon-ho Director Drilldown where we talk about the bleak but fascinating world of Snowpiercer. Plus! Chris talks about the film that made him want to pursue Film Studies in college and Will/Chris face off in some Snowpiercer themed trivia.
References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
In our first episode of 2023 we debate: Who's the real villain of The Matrix? Plus! Chris share's a popcorn throwing moment and Mae/Will attempt to discern the top 5 highest grossing films of all time.
References
Studiobinder.com article on Sound Bridges:
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-sound-bridge-definition/
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we discuss the Christmas screwball comedy Christmas Vacation. Plus! We look back at 19 years of Return of The King, Mae share's her thoughts on a big plot hole of a recent TV series, and we play a round of Pitch Storm.
On our first of three special holiday episodes we're talking about the classic Christmas action film Die Hard. Plus! We celebrate Michelle Yeoh's icon status and play a game where Will and Mae try to determine the highest grossest Christmas films of all time.
References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Die Hard Song by Guyz Nite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTyw6cq86kY&t=77s
On this week's episode we talk about the complicated history surrounding Gone with The Wind. Plus! Chris talks about a film he wishes he could see for the first time again, and we play a round of Keyword Countdown.
References:
Keyword Countdown created by Gav Murphy of RKG - used with permission
RKG Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/RKG
Music
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we debate the sequel worthiness of Mission Impossible 2. Plus! We catch up on our Thanksgiving viewing, Mae reveals a franchise she thinks is pure fan service, and we draw our final traditional card of the year.
References:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we wrap our Tarkovsky Director Drilldown by discussing 1979's Stalker. Plus! Chris shares one of most disappointing 3rd acts he's ever seen and we pay homage to Kevin Conroy.
References
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
This week marks the first of a two part discussion about the Science Fiction films of Andrei Tarkovsky. First up - it's the 1972 classic: Solaris!
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Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode Adam Gumbert joins as we discuss a pair of horror films all about empowered women: Ready or Not & The Invisible Man (2020). Plus! We pick our favorite movie monsters.
References
Music:
Halloween Pipe Organ by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rce Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we discuss the slow-burn horror films The Exorcist and Midsommar while periodically gauging our individual "nope meters" as the dread builds.
References
Music:
Halloween Pipe Organ by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rce Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we're joined by Mikey Bonez from Slasher Radio to talk about Halloween, Scream, and how the slasher genre has evolved. Plus! We discuss our favorite horror special effects.
References
Music:
Halloween Pipe Organ by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rce Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
Film Footage:
Nope:
Channel - Earth's Dominion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMmjZiMfhtE**
Jaws: Channel - Fear: The Home of Horror
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJDjmmsoJyE&t=152s
On this week's episode we have author Isaac Thorne on to talk about horror comedies and why Anything for Jackson and Evil Dead II navigate this hybrid genre perfectly. Plus! We talk about Isaac's brilliant new novel: Hell Spring.
References:
Music:
Halloween Pipe Organ by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rce Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
On this very first episode of our limited series it's a Creature (double) Feature! We discuss the weird brilliance of Mad God and the classic 80's werewolf film An American Werewolf in London.
References:
Music:
Halloween Pipe Organ by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rce Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we discuss whether James Gunn's Sci-Fi horror film Slither is Camp or Cringe. Plus! We also live react to some major Deadpool 3 news and reveal what we've got planned for October.
References:
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we chat about Mae's favorite film: The Princess Bride and what makes it work so well. Plus: We give our first impressions of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Will draws a line in the sand for suspension of disbelief in the Die Hard franchise and tests Chris and Mae's knowledge about The Princess Bride.
References:
Music:
Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
The Princess Bride Home Movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR8pA_WV9QI
On this week's episode we discuss the Stanley Kubrick masterwork- 2001: A Space Odyssey. We also revisit ANOTHER film that traumatized Will and play a musical themed game. References:
Music - Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
On this week's episode we talk about Dirty Pretty Things - an excellent thriller from the early 2000's. Plus! Will share's the wholesome family film that traumatized him as a child.
References:
Music - Epic Cinematic Trailer | ELITE by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Keyword Countdown created by Gav Murphy of RKG Video - https://www.youtube.com/c/RKG
Clips from ET - Screen Bites - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fqSKbluEEA
On this week's episode we discuss the New Hollywood classic: Bonnie and Clyde. Plus - we create the definitive top 6 heist film list!
References:
Music:
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"Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So, we'll hunt him, because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian. A watchful protector. A Dark Knight."
These words close out arguably the greatest comic book film ever made. Join as as we discuss The Dark Knight, a film Chris was disappointed by, and giggle along as Mae tries to work out the plot of 2001: A Space Odyssey based on pop culture knowledge and some visual cues.
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On this week's episode we have special guest Jorge Arevalo on to decide if Snakes on a Plane is Camp or Cringe. Plus! Jorge shares the one movie he'd forget in order to experience it for the first time all over again.
Who's the Real Villain?: Crimson Tide edition. We debate who the real villain of this 1990's military thriller is. Plus! Chris shares one of his guilty pleasures and the group tries to identify the Razzie winner for select categories.
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On this week's episode we analyze the nail biting finale of [REC]. Plus! Mae discusses one of her favorite ever films. References:
Keyword Countdown created by Gav Murphy of RKG Video - https://www.youtube.com/c/RKG
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On this week's episode we analyze a chilling scene from "The Gift" (2000). Plus: we look back at the disastrous opening day of Disneyland in 1955. References:
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Special shout out to Wyrd Mead and Leather:
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On this week's episode it's time for our first "Fade to Black" where we discuss the lasting impression of the final scene of The Deer Hunter. References:
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Animal Crossing Vids:
Densle - "Time Traveling Designer" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m3RX4okxFM
RKG - An Animal Crossing Murder Mystery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKI0qEeSJfs&t=1506s
On this week's episode we assess the contributions T2 brings to the Terminator franchise References:
RKG Video - https://www.youtube.com/c/RKG
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In this week's episode we decide whether or not Equilibrium is a fitting homage to the dystopian Sci-FI genre.
References:
Clips: The Birth of Gun Fu by Accented Cinema - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZpJtRuljBM
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On this week's episode we ask: Who's the Real Villain of The Prestige? Music:
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On this week's episode we talk about No Country for Old Men and decide once and for all if it's superior to There Will Be Blood. Who will win the first Sethie Award?!
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In Part 1 of our most recent Vs. Mode we discuss the ugly sides of religion, capitalism, and human greed in P.T. Anderson's modern classic: There Will Be Blood
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On this week's episode we celebrate nearly 100 years of the legacy of Fritz Lang's Metropolis.
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In this week's episode we determine if the 1983 film Two of a Kind is camp or cringe. Special thanks to Pushing Up Roses for the inspiration: Link to channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/pushinguproses
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On this week's episode we'll be debating which is better: Blade Runner or the novel that inspired it Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
References:
Chiaroscuro Lighting in Film - Balancing Cinematic Light and Darkness - Studio Binder -https://youtu.be/NzCXVfzQ-EI
The Art of Shadows by Nomada Productions - https://youtu.be/HmMxfDSXEHo
RKG Video - https://www.youtube.com/c/RKG/videos
Keyword Countdown was created by Gav Murphy of RKG Videos, used with permission - Thanks, Gav!
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In this week's episode All About Eve and Mean Girls go head to head and we crown a definitive victor as the superior film.
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On this week's episode we discuss how Knives Out pays homage to and subverts the "Whodunit" genre.
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https://electricliterature.com/how-knives-out-turns-the-whodunit-on-its-head/ ** Music:
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We debate the impact of Troll 2 on the legacy of the Troll "franchise".
References:
Keyword Countdown created by Gav Murphy of RKG used with permission - thanks, Gav!
RKG Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjH3Z_FeDE_hHM-OuSdevag
Con Shawnery - "Grandpa Seth" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLeZLj6n_Kg
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We discuss the "Mirror Scene" from Contact.
References:
https://youtu.be/qprN01ioB5Y
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/mise-en-scene/
https://filmschoolrejects.com/contact-mirror-scene/
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It's time to meet the hosts of Screen Quest and answer the question: What is Screen Quest?
Plus! We draw our very first card!
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