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Forget Santas and sleighs, it’s time for cold sadness and dark days! The XRV Scream Queens are here to discuss the genre of “winter gothic”, how they each define it and their favorites in this burgeoning subgenre.

Joelle’s picks:
Sleepy Hollow
30 Days of Night
Kill Bill

Rosie’s picks:
The Lodge
Ravenous
Gingersnaps back

Carmen’s picks:
Batman Returns
Crimson Peak
Mothman Prophecies

Plus an interview with Lee Lai, illustrator, cartoonist, and National Book Foundation Honoree.

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Jason and Rosie are joined by producer Ian to dive into one of their favorite film genres: the heist movie. Together, they break down the essential elements that define a great heist film, share some of their all-time favorites from the genre, and wrap up with recommendations for a few lesser-known gems worth checking out.

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Jason and Rosie recap and discuss the latest episode of Fallout season 2.

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Why is it so hard to get live-action adaptations of anime right? Rosie, Carmen, and Ian discuss the challenges these remakes often face, whether the genre is better suited to film or television, and finally share some of their favorite successful adaptations.

Plus an interview with Stephen Graham Jones, horror author best known for his works The Only Good Indians, My Heart Is a Chainsaw, and Night of the Mannequins.

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Jason and Rosie are joined by super producer Ian to discuss their favorite Santa portrayals in film, plus an interview with the author of "We Dance Upon Demons," Vaishnavi Patel.

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2025 was a HUGE year for anime, and we’re breaking down what made it hit, from the shows that dominated streaming to the movies that broke the box office.

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Jason and Rosie recap and discuss season 2 episode 2 of Fallout.

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Jason and Rosie recap the season one finale of of Pluribus, then bring in producer Ian to discuss the long awaited showdown between Carol and Manousus and what extremes he's willing to go to to save the world, the parallels between the hivemind and abusive/toxic relationships, and finally they share their predictions for what could happen next season.

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Looking for a movie the whole family can enjoy during the holidays? We’ve got you covered! We discuss what we think makes a good movie to please the whole family amidst the busy holiday season, and then we’ve got six movie suggestions for you to pop on the TV, including dinosaurs, marmalade loving bears, and more! Then, Rosie interviews Tracy Deonn, author of the contemporary fantasy series, The Legendborn Cycle!

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Jason recaps the penultimate episode of Pluribus season one, then brings in producer Ian to discuss Carol’s new tactics for extracting information from the hivemind, Zosia rizzing Carol up, the lore drops we learned, and, finally, their predictions for what could happen in the looming confrontation when Manousos finally reaches Albuquerque in the finale.

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