Edgar Wright’s stylish dive into psychological horror had fans buzzing — but Last Night in Soho left audiences split. Was it a bold genre experiment or a beautiful mess? Patrick and Anton unpack the film’s aesthetic highs, narrative lows, and whether it actually delivers on the scares. Guest Zion Parker returns to discuss Giallo vibes, ghost girls, and one very confused third act.

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It's gothic, it's moody, and it's kind of a mess. We sink our teeth into Neil Jordan’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire. Tom Cruise goes full glam rock as Lestat, Brad Pitt pouts for two hours, and Kirsten Dunst steals the whole movie. We talk tonal whiplash, tragic wigs, and why this movie is equal parts fascinating and frustrating with return guest Jake Valkusky.

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Perhaps John Carpenter's finest work, The Thing may be beloved now but was completely ignored by audiences upon its release in 1982. It's a perfect choice to talk about as we get into spooky season. Guest Sean O'Connor returns to the podcast to discuss.

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They're heeeere! Does this count as a Steven Spielberg film? We like to think it does. Is Poltergeist really the horror classic that many claim, or is it somehow overrated by its fans? Guest Paul Kind is here to figure it out in the first of our 2025 spooky mini-season episodes.

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It’s been thirty years since Pierce Brosnan first suited up as 007 — and GoldenEye still hits like a tank-driving, bungee-jumping, post-Cold War reset button. After a six-year hiatus, James Bond was back with a new face, a new attitude, and a whole lot of mid-’90s tech action. Guest Kai Wang joins the podcast to revisit the film that made Bond relevant again and ask: was this the last great reinvention before things got a little too shaken and stirred?

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In honor of the recently-deceased screen legend Robert Redford, we discuss one of his most iconic films, The Natural. Join us for a special bonus episode.

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That's it for Season Eight! Join us as we give our traditional recap and preview what's on deck for next season.

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We conclude Season Eight with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, where the series took a darker turn. The stakes were higher and the hair was longer, but should this fourth entry in the series have been better? Guest Taylor Schuurmans is back to talk about the return of Lord Voldemort.

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