In this episode, me and my homegirl, Jackson Cooper, dive into the cult classic Equinox (1970), a low-budget horror gem that helped lay the groundwork for independent genre filmmaking.

With its surreal story of college students stumbling upon an ancient book that opens a portal to another dimension, Equinox blends stop-motion monsters, amateur charm, and Lovecraftian terror. We explore the film’s unique production history, its influence on later horror hits like The Evil Dead, and how it earned a place in genre history thanks to the passion of its creators—especially future Star Wars effects artist Dennis Muren.

Whether you're a seasoned horror buff or just discovering this underground favorite, this episode sheds light on why Equinoxremains a fascinating piece of horror history.

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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in April 2025.

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In this episode, we take a prehistoric plunge into The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000), the flashy, goofy prequel to the 1994 live-action original. With a brand-new cast and a wild ride through young love, dino-driven limos, and Vegas-style shenanigans, this film aimed to show us how Fred and Wilma—and Barney and Betty—first found love in the Stone Age.

But did this bedrock reboot rock our world or crumble like a fossil in the desert sun? We’re digging into the casting switch-ups, the cartoon-to-live-action challenges, the bizarre creative choices, and why this movie is somehow both a time capsule and a fever dream.

Grab your bronto-burgers and your rockin’ Elvis impersonators—because it's Viva Rock Vegas, baby! 🎰🦕✨

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This week, we’re stirring the pot with Gossip (2000)—a deliciously chaotic college thriller where one little rumor blows up way bigger than anyone expected. It’s got hot young stars (hello, James Marsden, Lena Headey, Kate Hudson), questionable ethics, and enough plot twists to make your head spin.

We’re breaking down all the wild turns, the early-2000s fashion choices, and the film’s surprisingly sharp take on manipulation and media. Is it a cautionary tale? A cult classic in disguise? Or just an excuse to watch beautiful people make terrible decisions? Let’s find out.

Grab your lattes and your lie detectors—it’s gossip time.

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This week, we’re strapping on our scrunchies and doing synchronized backflips into the gloriously neon world of Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985). Join us as we relive the tale of rebellious Catholic school girls, televised dance-offs, and the eternal struggle against buzzkill parents who just don’t understand the rhythm.

We’re talking Sarah Jessica Parker before Sex and the City, Helen Hunt in peak “my accessories are wild” form, and a plot that screams, “What if Footloose and glitter had a baby?”

It’s cheesy, it’s chaotic, it’s got choreography—and yes, we’re judging every dance move like it’s 1985.

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This week, we’re shedding one single, sexy tear for Cry-Baby (1990), John Waters’ delightfully deranged teen musical where bad boys ride motorcycles, good girls lose their minds, and everyone’s got more hair grease than sense.

We’re talking prison chic, awkward tongue kisses, and a world where courtroom scenes turn into doo-wop numbers. Johnny Depp smolders, Ricki Lake twirls, and Traci Lords steals every scene she struts through.

So grab your leather jacket, pout like your life depends on it, and join us for a wild ride into Waters’ world of love, lust, and one seriously committed tear duct.

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It’s April 1st, and we’re celebrating the only slasher movie where the real killer might just be… vibes?

Join me and my special guest, Shawn Williams, as we revisit April Fool’s Day (1986), the horror movie that asks, “What if Clue, but with hotter people and way more shoulder pads?”

We’re talking booby traps, bizarre accents, mystery mullets, and one twist ending that had ’80s audiences either applauding—or flipping tables. Is it a slasher? Is it a comedy? Is it just one long prank gone too far? Grab your champagne and your trust issues, because this island getaway is anything but relaxing.

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On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in March 2025.

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