In this episode of Streamin’ Demons, Jo and Amelie go full-on divine as they resurrect Dogma for its 25th anniversary. They deep-dive into the Kevin Smith classic’s brand-new 4K remaster—marveling at the fresh visuals, crisp sound, and how shockingly well it holds up in 2025. But this episode isn’t just about pretty pixels.

They get personal, reflecting on what it meant to first see Dogma—whether in a theater seat in 1999 or on a scratched DVD in Australia. There’s a whole lotta love (and a little rage) for the lost era of physical media, with Jo and Amelie going head-to-head on whether streaming can ever compare to the raw ownership of a shelf full of discs.

From Alan Rickman’s divine delivery to Bethany’s gut-punch story of faith, loss, and reproductive rights, this one’s packed with sharp takes, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of righteous indignation. They talk cancel culture, translation woes, and why Dogma still hits hard—especially when religion, politics, and comedy are constantly under fire.

💿 Whether you're Team DVD or Team Stream, this one’s for the cult movie lovers, the spiritual skeptics, and anyone who’s ever thought, “Wait… didn't Snape have a penis?”

🎟️ Dogma is back in theaters (UK & Ireland) on November 7th—and this episode is your front-row warm-up.

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening riff – Jo & Amelie set the tone by joking about the film’s 25‑year “resurrection” and their DVD memories.
• Restoration reveal – They dive into how the new 4K remaster hits, how young the actors look, and what that timing means.
• DVD vs streaming culture – A nostalgic segment on owning physical media vs streaming and why that matters.
• Big theme drop – They unpack how Dogma tackles religion, belief, women's issues (Bethany’s story) and cancel culture.
• Cultural translation fun – Amelie recounts her experience watching movies dubbed vs original language, accents and meaning lost/found.
• Why it still works – They push the idea that the film holds up today, and why introducing it to new audiences matters.

This week on Streamin’ Demons, Jo & Amelie dig into Borley Rectory: The Awakening and The Man in the White Van—both based on “true stories,” but only one delivers the psychological punch. From terrible ghost makeup and Botox in 1888 to heartfelt reflections on what fear really feels like for women, this ep pulls no punches. Plus, the wildest French kissing tutorial you never saw coming.
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• Opening chaos – Jo teases a Halloween-heavy episode and calls out IMDB errors
• Main plot or twist – Borley Rectory is all exposition; White Van leans into true crime fear
• Character study – Strong performances wasted vs. rising young leads
• Jo’s big take – Botox and overdone makeup kill historical believability
• Amelie’s reflection – Emotional insight on feminine fear, sisterhood, and realism
• WTF moment – French kissing lessons… with socks?

Jo’s flying solo (Amelie’s off on a secret Tron mission in Prague!), but the demons don’t rest. In this episode of Streamin’ Demons, we dig deep into Strange Harvest—the freaky, found-footage folk horror that delivers a terrifying Mr. Potato Head–esque killer, cosmic dread, and some weirdly convincing documentary vibes. Jo unpacks how the film’s fake docu-style nails the true crime aesthetic, what works, what stumbles (that sus third act!), and why it shouldn’t be seen on the big screen. There’s lore, gore, and a possible sequel tease—all wrapped up in an hour and 34 minutes of haunting horror from director Stuart Ortiz.

🕵️‍♂️ Det. Joe Kirby, Alexis Taylor, and the cast crush the "bad acting on purpose" vibe
👹 Jesse Clarkson’s Mr. Shiny = nightmare fuel
🏆 Winner: Best Horror Feature, Atlantic Horror Film Festival 2024
📺 Pro tip: Watch it on a TV, not a theater screen

👉 Strange Harvest: Worth the freaky watch.

Key Moments:

• Opening chaos – Amelie’s in Prague, Jo’s alone and unfiltered
• Main plot – Mr. Shiny is not Mr. Potato Head... but he’s close
• Character study – Bad acting done well? It's a choice—and it works
• Jo’s big take – The third act’s a little sus, but it doesn’t kill the thrill
• WTF moment – A found footage horror flick that feels too real

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