SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

Happy Pride Month! The "Scream" series is fueled by nostalgia for the late 1990s. It was a moment in time that evokes the deepest feelings of home for many fans. There is a strong overlap in fandom between people who love "Scream" and the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." There are spiritual, cultural and literary connections between the two entities. Join Ryan and Patreon member Kevin Abner to discuss "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," Sarah Michelle Gellar, and LGBT representation in the series, and how it all relates to "Scream."

Introduction

• Neve Campbell's recent announcement about Scream 6.
• Get to Know the Guest
• Buffy/Scream Connection
• Buffy LGBT Allegory
• Guest Questions
• Buffy by the Seasons
• Scream Speed Round with the Guest

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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• Guest Twitter: @Fran_PerezBea

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One of Ryan's greatest obsessions is the screentimes of the characters and actors in the "Scream" films. He previously covered the screentimes of the first four films in an episode last November. This week, Ryan reveals the data on the characters and actors in "Scream" (2022). This is the first time Neve Campbell does not have the most screentime in a "Scream" film, and it is the smallest amount of screentime each of the trio has in the history of this franchise. Listen to the latest episode with Ryan and Patreon member Fran Perez for the comprehensive look at how much each character has an impact on "Scream" (2022).

Introduction

• Fran's Opinion on "Scream" (2022)
• Screentime Readings
• Analysis of the Trio
• Analysis of the Supporting Characters
• Lead or Supporting: The Carpenters & Richie

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Patreon: @ScreamWithRCS
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• Guest Twitter: @Fran_PerezBea

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Ryan is joined by Silas Aret Botwin in today’s Patreon exclusive episode. In this episode, Ryan and Aret touch many topics present in the current landscape of the fandom. Specifically, they discuss how cancel culture operates, share a story involving a “Scream” content creator who some fans tried to cancel many times to no avail, as well as general sentiments about the fandom, both positive effects and shortcomings. In addition, Aret is a “Scream” and podcast super fan and participates in Ryan’s iconic questions.   Introduction

• Guest Questions
• Family Ties that Cut Deep
• Cancel Culture: Scream, Star Wars, Etc.
• A Story from the Scream Fandom
• Scream Rankings
• The Future of Scream
• Speed Round

Conclusion   Links for Social Media

• Patreon: @ScreamWithRCS
• Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
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• Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS
• Guest Instagram: @pleasedontkillmemrghostface
• Guest Twitter: @salamahoy

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Being a fan of "Scream," in most cases, means being a fan of Wes Craven. The master of horror, Craven became a household name when he created Freddy Kruger in "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in 1984. While Freddy Kruger may be one of the most iconic villains in horror film history, Craven's greatest work most probably occurred in his telling of Sidney Prescott's story in the four "Scream" films. In between Freddy and Kruger, Craven made many films. In this episode, Ryan and the first Patreon guest, Cory Wilson, discuss his legacy and briefly rate each of Craven's films.

Introduction

• Scream Story
• Craven's Best Direction
• Rating Each Craven Film
• Scream Ranking
• Speed Round

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Patreon: @ScreamWithRCS
• Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Instagram: @ScreamWithRCS
• Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS
• Guest Twitter: @CoryWilson7

"Who is this?" "Gale Weathers, author of 'The Woodsboro Murders.'" When we are reintroduced to Courteney Cox's character in "Scream 2," she has grown even more cutthroat, career-driven, and self-centered than who we met in the original film. However, through her interactions with other survivors, including David Arquette's Dewey Riley, she undergoes an enormous personality and human transformation through the events of "Scream 2." Join Ryan and podcast contributor, Amar Karim, to discuss Gale and Dewey's character development in "Scream 2."

Introduction

• Quick Alien Discussion
• Gale and Dewey Beefed Up This
• Fierce Introduction and Reunion
• Dewey Starts Chipping Away at Gale's Bitchiness
• Randy's Death
• "I Feel Bad"
• The Chase Scene and Fake Death
• Gale's Arc Comes Full Circle

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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• Ryan Twitter: @ScreamwithRCS
• Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers
• Guest Twitter: @AmarKarim

"Psychos can't kill what they can't find." Sidney Prescott says this line of dialogue to her father at the beginning of "Scream 3" as she hides out in a secluded area under an assumed name. In "Scream 3," Sidney is not only dealing with the trauma and paranoia that is a consequence of the first two killing sprees, but she also wrestles with unanswered questions about her mother's life and murder. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim to discuss Sidney's deep, psychological, emotional storyline and character arc in "Scream 3," which Ryan argues solidifies the legacy of Sidney Prescott as the ultimate "Final Girl" in horror movie history.

Introduction

• Mindset about Scream Series
• Explain Character Series Episodes
• Sidney Phone Calls
• Sidney Living in Isolation
• Sidney Comes Out of Hiding
• Stab 3 Set Chase Scene
• Sidney and Kincaid
• Sidney and Roman
• Sidney is Free: The Epilogue
• The Ultimate Final Girl

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Patreon: @ScreamWithRCS
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• Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Guest Twitter: @AmarKarim

Television veteran writer and showrunner, Jeff Astrof ("Friends," "The New Adventures of Old Christine," "Trial & Error") joins Ryan for a deep dive into "Shining Vale," working with the Scream Queen herself, Courteney Cox, and how the puzzling season finale sets up season two. In addition, they recount "Shining Vale" references to "The Shining," "Rosemary's Baby," "The Exorcist," and more. Also, Amar Karim joins Ryan for a preview of the discussion in the introduction, giving his two cents on season one of "Shining Vale" with some light comparisons between "Scream" and "Shining Vale." The episode will conclude with Ryan opening a package from Courteney Cox's HomeCourt, where he reviews each of the four lotion scents they sell.

Introduction

• Scream v. Shining Vale with Amar Karim

Main Show

• Interview with Jeff Astrof
• Courteney Cox as a Scream Queen
• Working with Starz
• Episode by Episode

HomeCourt Review

• Ryan Unpackaging
• Review and Ranking of Scents
• Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Patreon: @ScreamWithRCS
• Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Instagram: @ScreamWithRCS
• Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS
• Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Guest Twitter: @jeffastrof
• Contributor Twitter: @AmarKarim

Support the Show:

• Patreon
• Teepublic

Welcome to the second, exclusive Patreon bonus episode for SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. In this episode, Ryan and Amar are joined by Josh Parham of NextBestPicture.com, for a look at "Wes Craven's New Nightmare." After a review of the film on the merits, the gang applies the innovative concept of "New Nightmare" and envisions the "Scream" version, where Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette could play themselves being stalked by a Ghostface. Hear the pros and cons to that approach, and Ryan's theory for the opening kill and the actor/writer/filmmaker behind the Ghostface mask. Introduction

• New Nightmare Review
• The Nancy Trilogy
• Laurie's Fate in Halloween Ends
• Scream as New Nightmare

Conclusion Links for Social Media

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• Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS
• Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Contributor Twitter: @AmarKarim
• Guest Twitter: @JRParham

Welcome to the Courteney Cox Special. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Joe Vallese, editor of "It Came From the Closet" horror anthology publishing in October, for a conversation about Cox's new product line Home Court, rumors surrounding "Scream 6" involving Gale's more prominent role, and a comprehensive review of her new show "Shining Vale" on STARZ. Season one of "Shining Vale" aired its finale last week, and it completely up-ended the show. Listen to Ryan and Joey's deconstruction of the meaning of the finale means and specifically discuss Courteney's career-best work.

Introduction with Brent the Boyfriend

• Joey, Writer of "Screams" Patreon
• Scream 6 Rumors
• Gale in Scream 6
• Shining Vale Review
• Episode by Episode Grades
• Themes: Feminism, Mental Health, Family
• The Finale: Pat Arc, Rosemary Truth, Recontextualization, Set Up

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Patreon: @ScreamWithRCS
• Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Instagram: @ScreamWithRCS
• Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS
• Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Contributor Twitter: @HomoHorror

"Scream" (2022) relaunched the beloved Ghostface series that has always remained above other slasher franchises. The new film revived the series, and Radio Silence proved there is enough blood in this franchise to continue the story in several different ways. A sixth "Scream" has been written and will be filmed this summer, scheduled for release in March 2023. In this episode, "Freaky" writer Michael Kennedy returns to the podcast to discuss the future of the "Scream" franchise. There may be a three-part arc in the current storyline, as there was in the original trilogy. The filmmakers have planted seeds as to which path this trilogy may undergo as well as in the distant future in another decade.

Introduction

• Spoiler Thoughts on 5
• Future of Scream 6 and 7
• Then Scream Beyond the Carpenters
• Halloween Ends
• What Can We Expect from You?

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Patreon: @ScreamWithRCS
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• Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Guest Twitter: @MichaelKenKen