Paolo and Carrie are joined by Emily Neil to discuss Jodie Foster's 2011 psychodrama The Beaver. Topics include whether or not The Beaver qualifies as a horror film, the boner cream subplot in Money Monster, and the film's confusing depiction of mental illness.
Paolo and Carrie are joined by Ricardo Ortiz, musician/actor/composer for The Secret Cinema, to discuss Tobe Hooper's 1976 psychotronic horror film Eaten Alive. Topics include the film's questionably motivated use of color, appropriate behavior after a pet dies, and a revolutionary new home viewing format called... "Blue Ray"?
Paolo and Carrie are joined by two guests - Krista Jackson and Emily Neil - to discuss Damon Santostefano's 1999 romantic comedy Three to Tango. Topics include progressive homophobia, humor about insecurity, and Paolo's impression of flirty ladies.
Paolo and Carrie are rejoined by writer/director & friend of the podcast Tony DiBiase for a somewhat autobiographical discussion of Terry Zwigoff's 2006 dark comedy Art School Confidential. Topics include the insanity of college critiques, what defines artistic genius, and the optimistic cynicism of Daniel Clowes.
Paolo and Carrie are joined by Justin Benson to discuss Jackie Kong 1987 horror-comedy Blood Diner. Topics include the allure of nude aerobics & karate, terrible acting, and the skillful art of dismemberment comedy.
Paolo and Carrie go it alone for a discussion of Nia Vardalos' 2009 romantic comedy I Hate Valentine's Day. Topics include tapas, possible narcissism, and whether or not Mike Starr and Danny Aiello look alike.
Paolo and Carrie are joined by director/actor/comedian Kyle Surma to discuss Jerry Zucker's 2001 ensemble comedy Rat Race. Topics include: 9/11, prairie-dogging, and the elaborate mechanics of the film's Nazi jokes.
Paolo, Carrie, and Wade discuss Robert Altman's 1972 psychological horror-drama Images. Topics include the rules of dream logic, whether or not Repulsion is scary, and the classic children's book In Search of Unicorns.
Paolo and Carrie are rejoined by Wade to discuss Neil Labute's 2008 domestic drama-thriller Lakeview Terrace. Topics include our protagonists' terrible relationship, everyone hating Chris, and the "dangers" of spermjacking.
Paolo and Carrie are joined again by writer/director Tony DiBiase to discuss the 2009 mystery-thriller Triangle. Topics include Timecrimes, lying to your audience, and a surprising amount of Greek mythology.
Paolo and Carrie are joined by writer/director Tony DiBiase to discuss the 2000 father-son drama-thriller Frequency. Topics include major tonal shifts, Rian Johnson's love of Frequency, and the legendary Bermuda Smile.
Paolo and Carrie are joined by writer/production design/artisan Jeff Chaney to discuss a triple feature of short films: Possibly in Michigan (1983, Cecelia Condit), He Was Once (1989, Mary Hestand), and Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987, Todd Haynes).
Paolo, Carrie, and Wade discuss the 1988 screwball mob-comedy Married to the Mob. Topics include Jonathan Demme's use of music, Paolo's catholic school experiences, and Carrie dying of the common cold.
Paolo, Carrie and Wade discuss the 2001 film Storytelling.
Paolo, Carrie, and Wade discuss the 2006* film Man of the Year. Topics include baffling shot choices, a perverse jump scare, and the protagonist's vague similarity to Donald Trump. *Paolo said the wrong year in the intro, and this was easier than re-recording!
Paolo, Carrie, and Wade discuss Rules of Engagement. It gets political!
On their first episode, Paolo and Carrie discuss the 2010 horror/thriller My Soul to Take. Topics include lazy screenwriting, Wes Craven's condor obsession, and Paolo's set decoration obsession.
Paolo and Carrie discuss (and laugh derisively at) the 2004 film The Butterfly Effect.
Carrie and Paolo are joined by their good friend Wade to discuss the 80s comedy-horror/exploitation film Brain Damage. Can a film that leads to a discussion on consent also be a laugh riot? Listen and find out!
