Ahh! Real Films

Welcome distinguished ladies, refined germs and people of all genders who are of a worldly disposition! Join Taylor & Curtis as we discuss a topic of much pomp and esteem (I don't know why I think it's so fancy, but I'm the one writing the episode description so let me be) - the National Film Registry! Specifically, two of the twenty-five or so (out of 775) horror films in the prestigious registry. Join us as we discuss thrilling topics such as: the male gaze, the greatest monsters to grace the medium of film, what is and what it means to be on the National Film Registry, and our depression in recalling the infamous Dave&Busters Reddit story (see below...).

CW ON THE POD:

DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

Want to learn more? Check out some of the sources we used for this episode:

"What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?," https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2017/11/20/art-monstrous-men/

"Has Roman Polanski Ruined Rosemary's Baby's Legacy? No.," https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/06/201484/rosemarys-baby-themes-roman-polanski-me-too-misogyny

"The Devil Inside: Watching Rosemary’s Baby in the Age of #MeToo," https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/05/watching-rosemarys-baby-in-the-age-of-metoo

"Great Movies: Rear Window," https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-rear-window-1954

And, finally, the Dave and Busters story... only read if you're prepared to be sad: https://twitter.com/redditships/status/1152957799623745537?lang=en

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You can also now find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real).
Taylor: @happydeathtay
Curtis: @let5groove2nit3

Films Covered: Rosemary's Baby (1968), Rear Window (1954), Gretel and Hansel (2020), Mayhem (2017), Ju-On: The Curse (2000, YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx1O_OHTQwY&t=5s), The Golem (2018), Attack the Block (2011)

TV Shows Covered: You (Season 2)

Books Covered: Something in the Water, by Catherine Steadman

Welcome and konnichiwa, ladies, germs and people of all genders! Join Taylor & Curtis as we discuss a topic we are woefully ignorant about, horror anime! We discuss the history of horror anime, the benefits of animation in horror, and shows that others have suggested to us but we haven't watched because we are total noobs. Also, Curtis drinks a Japanese malt beverage and gives a review of the Hatchet series, which is as coherent as it sounds. You DON'T want to miss it!

Want to learn more? Check out some of the sources we used for this episode:
"Origin and Evolution of Horror in Anime" - https://aminoapps.com/c/anime/page/blog/origin-and-evolution-of-horror-in-anime/2gtN_uxW8gM4xEPll0wzovpLg24LEq

"Inside the Restoration of Lost '70s Animated Curiosity 'Belladonna of Sadness'" - https://www.fastcompany.com/3059605/inside-the-restoration-of-lost-70s-animated-curiosity-belladonna-of-sadness

"Belladonna of Sadness movie review" - https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/belladonna-of-sadness-2016

"Decoding what the hell is going on in the anime classic Paprika" - https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/decoding-what-the-hell-is-going-on-in-the-anime-classic-paprika

Please connect with us on Twitter: @ahhreelfilms or Instagram: @ahhrealfilms, or drop us a line to let us know how we're doing, or to suggest a future topic or film to discuss: [email protected]. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!

You can also now find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real)
Taylor: @happydeathtay
Curtis: @let5groove2nit3

Films Covered: Belladonna of Sadness (1973), Paprika (2006), Perfect Blue (1997), mother! (2017), Hatchet series (2006-2017)

TV Shows Covered: You, Paranoia Agent, Attack on Titan, Akira, Beserk, Elfen Lies

Books Covered: I'm Thinking of Ending Things

Welcome, ladies, germs and people of all genders! Join Taylor & Curtis as we start 2020 strong with a new type of episode! Welcome to our Director Feature series, where each episode we will be covering a few films from a famed horror director. We're starting with the late, the great, Wes Craven. Craven's career spawned decades, subgenres, highs, and lows, and we're here to discuss all of it! Do Craven's films feature strong female characters? Is the People Under the Stairs based on Ronald and Nancy Regan? IS IT NEEVE OR NEHV?? Rest in power, Wes Craven. You truly were the shit.

Please connect with us on Twitter: @ahhreelfilms or Instagram: @ahhrealfilms, or drop us a line to let us know how we're doing, or to suggest a future topic or film to discuss: [email protected]. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!

You can also now find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real)
Taylor: @happydeathtay
Curtis: @let5groove2nit3

Films Covered: The Hills Have Eyes (1977), The People Under the Stairs (1991), Scream 2 (1996), Red Eye (2005), Cats (2019), Black Christmas (2019)

Welcome, ladies, germs and people of all genders! Join Taylor & Curtis for ANOTHER list episode (yes we know you love them bbys) where we count down our favorite horror films of the decade. We laughed, we cried, we were deeply, deeply disturbed. The 10s (teens?) were an excellent decade for horror and we simply can't wait to see what the next decade has in store. Thanks for an awesome year with us at A!RF, and we'll see ya in 2020!

Please connect with us on Twitter: @ahhreelfilms or Instagram: @ahhrealfilms, or drop us a line to let us know how we're doing, or to suggest a future topic or film to discuss: [email protected]. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!

You can also now find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real)
Taylor: @happydeathtay
Curtis: @let5groove2nit3

Films Covered: NO SPOILERS THIS TIME!!

Welcome, ladies, germs and people of all genders! Join Taylor & Curtis as LUXURIATE in discussing their favorite topic of the year - top ten of the year! Yes, it is time (despite there still being two weeks left in the year... there's a reason for that... check back on Jan. 1) to discuss our favorite horror films of the year. Does the Happy Death Day series finally get its due? Do we prove ourselves to be SJW cucks by including numerous films with woman leads? Most importantly, does someone finally tell Ari Aster to go on vacation?! Listen and find out! 

Please connect with us on Twitter: @ahhreelfilms or Instagram: @ahhrealfilms, or drop us a line to let us know how we're doing, or to suggest a future topic or film to discuss: [email protected]. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!

You can also now find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real)
Taylor: @happydeathtay
Curtis: @let5groove2nit3

Films Covered: NO SPOILERS THIS TIME!!

Welcome, ladies, germs and people of all genders! Join Taylor & Curtis as they celebrate KREEPY KHRISTMAS - or just Christmas for those of you who don't have an affinity for inappropriately putting a "k" where a "c" should be (Mortal Kombat ruined my brain as a kid). Anyway -- in this episode, we cover two films set on Christmas (Khristmas??) and discuss other "fun" Christmas topics like - childhood traumas; favorite Hey Arnold! episodes; and the merits (or lack thereof) of Christmas movies starring Will Farrell. Our content-stocking is stuffed to the BRIM with Christmas cheer!!!! 

Please connect with us on Twitter: @ahhreelfilms or Instagram: @ahhrealfilms, or drop us a line to let us know how we're doing, or to suggest a future topic or film to discuss: [email protected]. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!

You can also now find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real)
Taylor: @happydeathtay
Curtis: @let5groove2nit3

Films Covered: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010), Gremlins (1984), Elf (ugh), A Christmas Story (1983), Black Christmas (1984), Bliss (2019), Dr. Sleep (2019)

Welcome, ladies, germs and people of all genders! Join Taylor & Curtis as they dive into yet another holiday themed episode! We cover two films set on the eponymous holiday before diving into the big questions. What is ambrosia salad? Will our mom ever make us green bean casserole? Who's a Terry, and who's a Todd?? Please someone settle this debate! Please connect with us on Twitter: @ahhreelfilms or Instagram: @ahhrealfilms, or drop us a line to let us know how we're doing, or to suggest a future topic or film to discuss: [email protected]. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!

You can also now find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real)
Taylor: @happydeathtay
Curtis: @let5groove2nit3

Films Covered: Blood Rage (1987), Home Sweet Home (1981), The Babysitter (2017), Little Monsters (2019)

Welcome, ladies, germs and people of all genders! Join Taylor & Curtis as they recap the dearly departed Halloween season - what they watched, what they went to, and even what they ate (candy... a lot of candy). We have segments for all tastes - both our usual scary content and a VERY SPECIAL not so scary segment with a very easily scared guest! We packed a lot into this one because god knows we all want to ignore our seasonal depression and reminisce on our favorite holiday. Please connect with us on Twitter: @ahhreelfilms or Instagram: @ahhrealfilms, or drop us a line to let us know how we're doing, or to suggest a future topic or film to discuss: [email protected]. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!

You can also now find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real)
Taylor: @happydeathtay
Curtis: @let5groove2nit3

Films & Events Covered: The Nightmare on Elm Street series, Halloween Horror Nights, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween, and MANY Scary and Not So Scary Film Recommendations from our respective 31 Days of Halloween challenges. 

Welcome, ladies, germs and people of all genders! Thank you for joining Taylor & Curtis for another of our PATENTED (aka Patton Oswalt now I guess?) bonus reviews, where we review new releases from 2019. This time, we're providing a brief, spoiler-free review of The Lighthouse, the new film from director Robert Eggers, director of the Witch (or "the VVitch," but frankly I refuse to acknowledge this). Did this phallic phlick make us want to spill our beans in happiness... or sadness? Listen and find out!

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NOTE: Unfortunately, Curtis recorded this episode on his webcam microphone instead of his actual microphone and didn't notice until it was too late! Oopsie! Now, I know this raises a lot of questions - namely, who has an actual honest-to-god webcam in the Year 2019? - but for now, please just accept my apologies for the poor sound quality and buzzing!

Welcome, ladies, germs and people of all genders! Join Taylor & Curtis as they discuss horror films that were critically panned but which your fearless hosts happen to like--no, love! We discuss the concept of guilty pleasures and consuming films for pleasure vs. other bullshit reasons, like your film school professor with the fucking goatee told you to. Please, dude. No one wants to hear about your summer in Barcelona. Please connect with us on Twitter: @ahhreelfilms or Instagram: @ahhrealfilms, or drop us a line to let us know how we're doing, or to suggest a future topic or film to discuss: [email protected]. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!

You can also now find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real)
Taylor: @happydeathtay
Curtis: @let5groove2nit3

Movies discussed: The Village (2004), The Wicker Man (2006), The Addams Family (1991), Boar (2019), Joker (2019), In the Tall Grass (2019), Freddy vs. Jason (2003)