The Spooky Linings Playlist

Before Minus One got all the love and admiration it so rightfully deserved, there was another Godzilla movie not so long ago that really stomped its way into the hearts of millions. So after 180 episodes of the show, we're finally discussing the one, the only, the King of the Monsters (but not that movie.) We're of course talking about Godzilla, but not just any Godzilla movie; it's the 2016 masterclass in satire that is Shin Godzilla. What would it look like from a bureaucratic standpoint to actually try and stop a kaiju attack? This film shows exactly how it would (probably) go down. But that's not to say it doesn't have some incredibly shocking and horrific imagery that any kaiju lover would be sure to appreciate. So prepare your uniform and make sure your ramen doesn't get soggy as we talk about that truly wild face reveal of Gojira, plus the sensual world of commemorative popcorn buckets, the United States edging with its nuclear weapons, and creating a kaiju just for America. All of that and more with returning guests Michael Moss and JT Kelly, plus we'll spin the wheel to decide which film will have the honor of being our Season 7 finale episode next week.

Shin Godzilla stars Hiroki Hasegawa, Mikako Ichikawa, Satomi Ishihara, Yutaka Takenouchi, Kengo Kora, Matsuo Satoru, Kazuo Takahashi, and Kanji Tsuda. Directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi.

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Like, we're totally diving into the radical '80s this week as we're talking all about the dark comedy slasher Totally Killer from last year. This one's, like, totally got it all: tubular time travel, snappy dialogue, and a rockin' soundtrack. So grab your Aqua Net and some bottom shelf booze as we kick off Women's History Month talking about how these women kick ass. Plus, Roger Ebert giving his ratings from the afterlife, the duality of short shorts and Saving Private Ryan, slander against Smarties, and hell of a lot more await you in the killer episode. God, the '80s were wild.

Totally Killer stars Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt, and Julie Bowen. Directed by Nahnatchka Khan.

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We couldn't let Black History Month end without discussing not only one of the best movies about Black history, but one of the best movies of the decade. While 2021's Judas and the Black Messiah indeed got the praise it was due at the Academy Awards, we still feel as if it hasn't gotten the admiration it deserves. So put on your shades and adjust that beret as we talk about the incredible performances from absolutely everyone in this movie, plus Florida schools banning the dictionary (yes, seriously), AI Nancy Pelosi, burying our dreams of ever receiving X-Men powers, and much, much more with returning guests Brandi Dewberry and Jenn Paulemon! And remember: anywhere there is people, there is power.

Judas and the Black Messiah stars Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, Algee Smith, Graham Lutes, Martin Sheen, and Lil Rel Howery. Directed by Shaka King.

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Well, it's been two weeks since we've discussed a video game movie, so time to do another one. But this time, there's a twist: if you die in the game, you die for real! That's right, of course we're talking about none other than 2006's Stay Alive, and boy, would we like to find whoever made it and hurt them (not really – that’s just a quote from the movie.) Technically Disney's only slasher, this movie is capital B Bonkers. Insane plot contrivances, absurd character motivations, bizarre fashion choices, and god awful visual effects are enough to put this one up there with some of the worst films we've ever covered. So strap on your arm brace and turn that visor upside down as we discuss the film as well as check in on CanYouStayAlive.com, discovering some incredible fanfiction for the movie, and of course, deducing who the real villain was all along (cough Abigail cough). All of that and a hell of a lot more with special guest Brian Cottington of The Cinema Psychos Show. Let's butter this muffin!

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Stay Alive stars Jon Foster, Samaire Armstrong, Frankie Muniz, Jimmi Simpson, Milo Ventimiglia, Sophia Bush, and Adam Goldberg. Directed by William Brent Bell.

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This episode is going to drive people absolutely mad! It's the week of Valentine's Day, and you know what that means: it's time to celebrate John Carpenter's utterly bleak view of the world. Or at least that's how we celebrate it around here. We're talking 1994's In the Mouth of Madness this week, and prepare yourself now because this one gets dark. Can we find a silver lining at the end of the world? We'll do our best. So handcuff your naked husband to your foot and light one up as we talk about everything from the K-Mart version of Metallica's Enter Sandman to soft corn porn (you read that right) and everything in between. God's not supposed to be a hack podcaster, but we are.

In the Mouth of Madness stars Jurgen Prochnow, Sam Neill, Julie Carmen, and Charlton Heston. Directed by John Carpenter.

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We're testing your might and maybe even your patience this week as we're back discussing video game adaptations (and yet another one from Paul W. S. Anderson) with the original Mortal Kombat from 1995. A film with some pretty great locations, art direction, and set dressing, which is honestly amazing considering all the scenery chewing going on in this movie. But a myriad of strange decisions like brainwashing the two best characters of the franchise into mindless zombies, casting a white dude to portray the Japanese God of Thunder, and tossing out "flawless victory’s” with total abandon make this a very sloppy movie at best and an absolute disaster at worst. So with that said, pack your bags, put on your $500 sunglasses (asshole), and board the dragon boat as we head to Outworld and discuss a whole plethora of topics like Western Union's outrageous telegram rates, Nathan's old band opening for Adema, Mortal Kombat being a thickly veiled metaphor for Scientology, and a hell of a lot more with returning guest JT Kelly. This is where you download our episode.

Mortal Kombat (1995) stars Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Robin Shou, Bridgette Wilson, Talisa Soto, and Christopher Lambert. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.

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2022 was a rough year in the entertainment industry. First there was The Slap, and then there was The Spit – or the alleged spit, we should say. Has there been a wilder ride (one could even say an Olivia Wilde-r ride) than the production and press tour for Don't Worry Darling? A very messy release for a very messy movie. But is it as bad as everyone made it out to be? Straighten up that bow tie and pour yourself a cocktail so we can let you know. Plus, we'll discuss what all the symbolism means (or try to), Barbie's "feminism 101" backlash, Dustin misremembering Scrubs, and, of course, the spit heard 'round the world. All of that and more awaits you with returning guest Jennie Lee.

Don't Worry Darling stars Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne, Nick Kroll, Kate Berlant, Douglas Smith, and Asif Ali. Directed by Olivia Wilde.

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Now that we've grieved the Fireflies last week, let's get back to having fun on the show. This time we're using 2001's From Hell as a jumping off point to talk about a lot of things: Johnny Depp sleepwalking through this film, Robbie Coltrane giving a Shakespearian performance in a completely different movie, and so, so much more. This one's yet another adaptation of Alan Moore's work that rightfully made him want to bury his head in the sand, and we'll talk about it all. So grab some grapes and pour yourself some Absinthe as we dissect this film. Plus, we'll talk about the worst time to be alive, Roger Ebert's wild movie reviews, Dustin's inability to pull off a convincing British accent, and plenty more.

From Hell stars Ian Holm, Katrin Cartlidge, Heather Graham, Robbie Coltrane, and Johnny Depp. Directed by Albert and Allen Hughes.

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Oh yeah, we're doing it. And honestly, it took way too long for us to finally discuss this one, let alone anime in general. Grave of the Fireflies was only the third Studio Ghibli movie when it debuted in 1988, but it was just as powerful and evocative then as it still is today. So much so that a lot of people can only bring themselves to watch it once - but not us. A beautiful tragedy enveloped by incredible imagery, fantastic performances, and a deft hand in direction, Fireflies is well deserving of its perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. So grab your pickled plums and relax as we cover every second of this great film, plus dine-and-dashing, how Gen Z and Alpha feel about 9/11, what bugs smell like, and a lot more with returning guest Priscilla Hendry. Also, don't worry: we promise this episode isn't a bummer.

Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, and Akemi Yamaguchi. Directed by Isao Takahata.

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Like many others, Gareth Evans's The Raid was a gateway for us into the incredible world of Indonesian action films. For what used to feel like a bygone era, these movies simultaneously conjure up nostalgia for '70s and '80s kung fu films while also transcending the genre entirely, and Timo Tjahjanto's The Night Comes for Us pushes what we thought those movies could be to the absolute extreme. Body horror by way of punches and stabbings, this film is relentless. We'll cover it all in this episode, so straighten up your tie and grab the nearest "wet floor" sign as we discuss the dumb logic of Escape from Tarkov, Jakarta's seemingly indestructible infrastructure, Grok going woke ("unfortunately"), and of course, that slutty little cow. You know, this episode sounds like a fucking gangster movie. Don't you think so?

The Night Comes for Us stars Joe Taslim, Iko Uwais, Julie Estelle, Sunny Pang, and Zack Lee. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto.

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