Longlegs
So happy to have regular guest, Heather, join us to cover the latest Osgood Perkins film, Longlegs, starring Nicholas Cage in an almost unrecognizable role.
Dive into the surreal world of “The Substance” (2024), where Demi Moore’s stunning performance takes her from Hollywood darling to grotesque visionary. With nods to The Shining and the insanity of Eraserhead, this movie punches through traditional narratives and straight into the realm of allegory. But what exactly is it an allegory for? Join us as we dissect this bizarre, critically acclaimed Oscar nominee.
What better choice to honor David Lynch than through his surrealist horror filmm ‘Eraserhead’? It’s his first feature-length film, released in 1977. We discuss its impact, complex narrative, and unique style. We do our best to explore the film’s surrealist elements, its unsettling soundscape, and its enigmatic nature. We also chat a bit about Lynch’s story, his filmmaking philosophy, and his influence on other directors and the cinematic landscape. Enjoy!
Not only was it Anthony Hopkins’ favorite sequel (he died a few years later), child actor Henry Thomas scandalized the world with his fascinating portrayal of the young Norman. We’ve got incest, chain smoking radio hosts, lustful sexiness straight out of a 90’s erotic thriller, and the screenwriter of the original all assembled together for a compelling (and occasionally silly) final entry in the saga of the Bates Hotel.
Nope might not have made the biggest splash, but it’s a big-screen story with plenty of nail-biting tension, and we had nothing but good things to say. And since it clocks in as one of our longest episodes ever, you might think we had a little TOO much to say. You be the judge of that as you ride along and hopefully check out the movie for yourself – on a big screen, with a killer home sound system (or at least a good pair of noise-canceling headphones, yeah?).
We kick off 2025 with a film about a new year’s party that goes awry for all involved, simply because nobody can keep their eyes out of their damn phones. Social Media is the enemy here. So, it’s a documentary, you say? Pretty close…