PhantasmaCast

By PhantasmaCast

A podcast where we talk about our favorite movies two at a time!

Derek and Jake - two filmmakers, cinephiles, and physical media cheerleaders - pair up some of their favorite films to cr

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March 19, 2026 Glass Story Parts 1 & 2
This week, we’re diving headfirst through multiple panes of glass with a pair of Certified Bangers: Police Story (1985) and Police Story 2 (1988).

We’re tracing Jackie Chan’s rise from stuntman to global action icon, and breaking down how he didn’t just star in these films, he built them from the ground up. Part director, part stuntman, but ALL star, Jackie crafts a completely unique auteur style rooted in precision choreography, bone-crunching physical comedy, and a drive to always stay ahead of the curve.

From gravity-defying mall showdowns to explosive set pieces that feel one missed step away from disaster, we’re talking about what makes these films tick... and why nobody else has ever quite done it like Jackie.

🎬 Movies Discussed
Police Story (1985, Dir. Jackie Chan)
Police Story 2 (1988, Dir. Jackie Chan)

🕰️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Certified Banger Check
00:00 – Jackie Chan: From Stuntman to Superstar
00:00 – Police Story breakdown
00:00 – Police Story 2 breakdown
00:00 – Stuntwork as authorship
00:00 – Final thoughts & pairing verdict

📀 Physical Media Shoutouts
Criterion

🎥 Watch With Us
If you haven’t seen these yet—fix that immediately. Then come back and let’s compare notes.

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Which Police Story hits harder for you? And what’s your favorite Jackie Chan stunt? Let us know in the comments.
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1h 4min
November 06, 2025 Darkness Down Under
This week, we're unearthing the dark side of Aussie cinema. We tackle the terrifying Alison's Birthday (1981), a film fueled by the era's satanic panic anxieties. Then, get ready for the masterful slow-burn of Next of Kin (1982), a stunning blend of Giallo suspense and classic haunted house tropes where a nursing home hides deadly secrets.
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1h 26min
October 24, 2025 Love Hurts
This week, we're watching Andrzej Zulawski's Possession (1981) and William Friedkin's Bug (2006), two movies that test the limits of love and madness. These films take the 'will they/won't they' trope to new heights by asking not whether our two leads will finally hook up, but rather: Will these two people kill each other by the time the credits roll?
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1h 41min
October 02, 2025 Schlock Value
This week, we're plunging headfirst into the glorious trash bin of '80s independent horror with a double dose of cinematic absurdity: Troma's cult classic The Toxic Avenger (1984) and the wild, cannibalistic horror comedy Blood Diner (1987).
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1h 54min
September 13, 2025 Mind Crimes
Get ready for a double feature that will really mess with your head! This week, we're watching two films that are so good at challenging reality: Christopher Nolan's 2010 masterpiece Inception and Brandon Cronenberg's shocking 2020 body-swap thriller Possessor. We're talking dream heists and visceral sci-fi/horror—you won't want to miss it!
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1h 39min
August 27, 2025 Filthy and Fabulous
This week, we're twisting and shouting our way back to the Eisenhower years to explore how two iconic greaser musicals—Grease and Cry-Baby—tackle the "Teen Problem" head-on. Get ready for a rock 'n' rolling look into a world of leather jackets, fast cars, and teenage rebellion.
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1h 32min
August 14, 2025 Invoking Love
This week, we attempt to unravel the knot of love and infidelity with two films that couldn't be more different in their approach: Ingmar Bergman's playful classic, Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) and Mike Nichols' modern, biting drama, Closer (2004). We'll see how these two wildly different takes on intimacy and humiliation reveal the uncomfortable truths about what it means to love someone deeply - and to completely mess it up.
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1h 34min
July 31, 2025 Peak Satire
This week, we're watching two mockumentaries that offer unsparing takes on Americana: Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) and Best in Show (2000). Discover how these films cleverly expose the dark (and often hilarious) truths behind the competitive subcultures of beauty pageants and dog shows, revealing broader insights into the quirks and aspirations that define us.

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1h 20min
July 17, 2025 Vice Vice Baby
This week, we’re watching Sergio Martino’s Torso (1973) and Dario Argento’s Tenebrae (1982), two standouts of the Italian Giallo, and how they laid the bloody groundwork for the slashers and erotic thrillers of the 80s and 90s.
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1h 41min
July 02, 2025 Big Giallo Energy
This week, we re-examine two Brian De Palma classics: the sexy slasher Dressed to Kill (1980) and the gripping Blow Out (1981). We'll uncover how De Palma masterfully draws from Giallo's dark heart and stylistic flair to craft dazzling displays of danger, dripping with suspense and oh so much style.

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1h 31min

FAQs about PhantasmaCast:

How many episodes does PhantasmaCast have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.