Midnight Local

A spooky season must watch, Night of the Comet


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In this conversation, Greg and Meredith discuss the movie 'Night of the Comet' and explores the topic of spooky season movies. They mention other Halloween-themed movies that could be covered and discusses the slasher film genre. The conversation also touches on Italian horror movies, the concept of 'making it,' and the effects of the comet in the movie. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the movie's ending and the future of the characters. They touch on the comedic timing, the low budget and impressive production value, the love of movies evident in the film, and the rejection of gender norms. They also discuss the impact of restrictions and limitations on filmmaking in different eras and the role of cinema in shaping culture. Overall, they find the movie to be a fun and nostalgic experience.


00:00 - Spooky Season Movies

09:03 - The Effects of the Comet

19:06 - The Concept of 'Making It'

22:20 - Shopping Mall Scene

26:22 - Abduction and Underground Bunker

31:27 - Happy Ending and Rebuilding Civilization

33:18 - Kelli Maroney's standout performance

37:36 - A love letter to movies

40:25 - Nods and references to other movies

41:20 - The choice to not choose

44:10 - Making the most of a limited budget

48:04 - The influence of past cinema on filmmakers

53:27 - Encouraging viewers to watch Night of the Comet

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Midnight LocalBy Greg Titian & Meredith Ambelang

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