Episode 014 — Scott and Drew decode Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival, a mind-bending sci-fi masterpiece starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. We explore its emotional storytelling, haunting score by Jóhann Jóhannsson, and how its unique take on time, language, and communication reshaped modern science fiction.

Episode 013: Halloween Scary Movie Series Part 5 of 5. This week we celebrate our 13th episode with an installment for the Friday the 13th franchise, James Isaac’s wild sci-fi take on the slasher series that sends Jason Voorhees into space. Starring Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, Lisa Ryder, and Chuck Campbell, we dissect the film’s blend of horror and camp, the distinct Canadian-ness of the production, and how this over-the-top sequel became one of the most bizarre entries in the franchise. Of course, no Halloween episode would be complete without some commentary on the horror genre in general, so grab your sleeping bag and fresh trick or treat loot and give our latest Story Punk Podcast a listen.

Episode 012: Halloween Scary Movie Series Part 4 of 5. This week Scott and Drew take a stab at Halina Reijn’s 2022 film Bodies Bodies Bodies, a Gen-Z-fueled slasher satire starring Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Rachel Sennott, Myha’la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, and Pete Davidson. We dig into the film’s biting humor, social media paranoia, neon-lit chaos, and how it flips classic whodunit tropes for the TikTok era.