Mutants, Slayers and Jedi Oh My!

It’s time for another throwback! This week the hosts discuss the 90s slasher classic “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” James and Giselle discuss how well the movie has held up, what made it stand out from other horror movies of the time, and how they would redo the movie now with all the same actors and with random musical numbers. Still playing teenagers, to be clear. They know, it’s brilliant. 

This week the hosts are talking about the best bro-mance/romantic comedy of 2018. Two people, both outcasts, who come together and through their crazy journey realize that they in fact belong together. You guessed it, this week the hosts are talking about “Venom.” (Okay this movie was totally fun and ridiculous but you cannot deny that epic-bromance). Check it out! 

This week the hosts talk about the one… the only… The Dark Knight! James and Giselle dive into this superhero classic and discuss what makes it stand out, their own experience seeing it when it premiered, how it changed and legitimized the genre, and generally just gush about how it’s such a good freaking movie (pssst, it’s because he’s Batman). ;) 

It was only a matter of time before the hosts talked about everyone’s favorite homicidal ginger haired doll. Nope, not Annabelle, Chucky! Yes, this week James and Giselle dive into “Child’s Play” and talk about how Chucky stands out in the horror pantheon, how it’s aged, and ask why is it that single moms in horror movies are always dropping the ball. Seriously, why is that a thing. 

Full disclosure: The majority of this episode is James and Giselle endlessly gushing over “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” If you loved it too, check it out! The hosts discuss why this the best Spider-Man movie to date, they invent two new characters “Spider-Vamp” and “Spider-Hipster” (#SpiderBlessed), they talk about what they hope for the future of the series, and figure out which Spider-Verse they are! Take the quiz to find out who you are (https://www.buzzfeed.com/spiderversemovie/which-spider-man-are-you-actually) ;)

It’s time to get back to the murky world of “Black Mirror,” this time the hosts dove into the “choose your own adventure” special “Bandersnatch.” James and Giselle played it individually, so they compare and contrast their adventures, discuss this format of storytelling, their intentions and hopes for the main character/player, and what they hope to see with future “choose your own adventure” stories. 

It is time to talk about the “A Midwinter’s Tale” chapter from Sabrina, or as the hosts like to call it, “The Sabrina Solstice Spooktacular!!!” James and Giselle discuss the Winter Solstice themed horror delight, how they liked it as a standalone, which things worked versus things that didn’t, and how the episode looks to bridge the gap and introduce shenanigans for Season 2. 

 

 

Two things that James and Giselle love: Horror and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Naturally it was only a matter of time before they talked about… “The Grudge!” Yes, this week the hosts talk about the 2004 American remake of J-horror classic “Ju-on”, their impressions of the movie then versus now, how the movie has aged, and what makes J-horror unique from other facets of the genre. Oh, and they both do their death rattle impersonation, so fair warning :O

 

 

 

Something witchy this way comes! That’s right, this week the hosts talk about the first season of Netflix show “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” In this episode they discuss what they felt were the strengths of this contemporary adaptation, its commentary on patriarchy and toxic masculinity, the different ways the show succeeds along with addressing some of its problematic elements, story structure, and what they hope for the second season. And very importantly they find out whether they are more a “Hilda or a Zelda.” Take the quiz along with us and tell us your answer! https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/chilling-adventures-of-sabrina/hilda-or-zelda-quiz/

 

 

 

No matter the time of year it’s always a good time for Elvira! That’s right, this week the hosts talk about “Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.” James and Giselle discuss what it is about Elvira that makes her so iconic, along with talking about all things fun, ridiculous, and campy about the movie. Unpleasant dreams ;)