Best Erin Fraser Podcasts (2024)

1
TAATM #452: Cape Fear vs. The Hand That Rocks The Cradle 1:01:23

2d ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Paul and Erin review two films about vengeful stalkers out to destroy seemingly picture-perfect households: Martin Scorsese's pulpy 1991 drama CAPE FEAR, and Curtis Hanson's 1992 domestic thriller THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Music: "Stalkin'" by Duane EddyBy Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
Netflix and Dil: Angry Young Men, Angrier Young Viewers 55:23

2d ago55:23

55:23

We checked out the latest talking heads documentary about Bollywood cinema, Namrata Rao's Angry Young Men. Did we learn anything? Show notes: De Palma Friedkin Uncut Netflix and Dil: High and Low - Cinema Marte Dum Tak and The Romantics Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th The Story…

1
TAATM #451: Twisters / Trap / Cuckoo / The People's Joker / Janet Planet 1:17:04

2h ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Erin and Paul review a passel of new releases, including the blockbuster sequel TWISTERS, the M. Night Shyamalan thriller TRAP, and the intriguing indies CUCKOO, THE PEOPLE'S JOKER and JANET PLANET. Plus, we dig up a pair of vintage Studio Ghibli releases, the cult horrror film SOCIETY, Preston Sturges' CHRISTMAS IN JULY and John Water's art-world …

1
TAATM #450: Popeye vs. 3 Women 1:09:38

21h ago1:09:38

1:09:38

In honour of the late Shelley Duvall, Paul and Erin look back at two of her most iconic collaborations with Robert Altman: the oddball 1980 live-action comic-strip adaptation POPEYE, and the 1977 psychological comedy-drama 3 WOMEN.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
TAATM #449: Deadpool & Wolverine / Last Summer / MaXXXine / Thelma / Backspot / Faye 1:14:31

4d ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Erin and Paul review the irreverent superhero blockbuster DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, Catherine Breillat's sexual potboiler LAST SUMMER, the Canadian cheerleading drama BACKSPOT, and movies about women named MAXXXINE, THELMA and FAYE. Plus: a look back at JAWS, GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN, PARTY GIRL, SERIAL MOM, and BOB ROBERTS.…

1
TAATM #448: La Piscine vs. Night Swim 51:42

29d ago51:42

51:42

Erin and Paul review two pool-themed thrillers: the sultry 1969 Alain Delon/Romy Schneider slow-burner LA PISCINE, and the 2024 Blumhouse horror film NIGHT SWIM.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
TAATM #447: The Bikeriders / Kill / Longlegs / In A Violent Nature / Kinds Of Kindness 1:42:23

1M ago1:42:23

1:42:23

Paul and Erin return from a extended hiatus with a jumbo-sized roundup episode containing discussions of Jeff Nichols' motorcycle saga THE BIKERIDERS, the Indian action sensation KILL, the age-and-fame-gap romcoms THE IDEA OF YOU and THE FAMILY AFFAIR, Osgood Perkins' horror hit LONGLEGS, the stomach-turning gorefest IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Yorgos Lan…

1
157: 2024 Midyear Review 1:42:59

28d ago1:42:59

1:42:59

It's midyear review time! We check in on the first six months of the year and all of the Bollywood (and Bollywood-adjacent) movies that made it in front of our eyeballs. Show notes: Merry Christmas Fighter Article 370 Laapataa Ladies Murder Mubarak (Episode 154) Crew INTERVAL ("Ghagra" from Crew) Monkey Man Amar Singh Chamkila (Episode 155) Love Se…

1
EPISODE 63: Addressing The Reader with Bronwen Tate 2:06:15

1M ago2:06:15

2:06:15

Bronwen Tate writes poems about sex after miscarriage, among other things. She is brilliant, she is my friend. Recorded from my bed in 2022, I don’t entirely remember what we talked about…definitely writing, higher education, friendship, and Barbara Johnson. Never miss an episode of The Amy Beecher Show. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on …

1
156: Preity Woman: Kal Ho Naa Ho and Salaam Namaste 1:21:20

2M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

We travel back to the mid-2000s with one of Bollywood's most fearless actresses, Preity Zinta. Show notes: The Stanley Cup finals are on (we lost) Bollywood Drafts Preity Zinta (has not made an impression on Matt) We would really like to see Sangharsh Heaven on Earth (and its gorgeous poster) Erin's thesis on Preity Zinta INTERVAL ("It's Time to Di…

1
TAATM #446: The Crow vs. Kuroneko 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Erin and Paul review two films about animal-assisted revenge from beyond the grave: Alex Proyas' 1994 mall-goth fave THE CROW, and Kaneto Shindo's eerie 1968 ghost story KURONEKO.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
TAATM #445: Hit Man / Bad Boys: Ride Or Die / Poolman / Ren Faire 53:30

2M ago53:30

53:30

Erin and Paul review Richard Linklater's return-to-form crime comedy HIT MAN, the action sequel BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE, and Chris Pine's shaggy vanity project POOLMAN. Plus: we look back at Sofia Coppola's THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, the Spanish shocker THE COFFEE TABLE and the HBO documentary series REN FAIRE.…

1
TAATM #444: Spellbound vs. Best In Show 1:15:14

2M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Paul and Erin review two films about quirky non-athletic competitions: Jeffrey Blitz's warm-hearted 2002 documentary SPELLBOUND, and Christopher Guest's 2000 improvised comedy BEST IN SHOW.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
TAATM #443: Furiosa / Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes / The Animal Kingdom / The Last Stop In Yuma County / Hundreds Of Beavers 1:14:37

3M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Paul and Erin review the latest entries in the MAD MAX and PLANET OF THE APES franchises, plus the French sci-fi drama THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, the indie crime flick THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and the cartoonish slapstick comedy HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, as well as the TV series THE SYMPATHIZER, RIPLEY and MR. & MRS. SMITH and Jenny Nicholson's blockbuster…

1
Netflix and Dil: Lahore Girl, Give Us Nothing!, or Heeramandi 41:54

3M ago41:54

41:54

We travel back to the opulence of 1940s Lahore with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's lush Netflix period drama Heeramandi. Show notes: Heeramandi Tawaifs Be Kind Rewind - Sofia Coppola and the Godfather Part III Disaster Next time: Preity Zinta Find us on Apple Podcasts! and Stitcher! and audioBoom! and iHeartRadio! and Spotify! and Google Podcasts! Thank y…

1
TAATM #442: The Fall Guy vs. The Stunt Man 59:02

3M ago59:02

59:02

Paul and Erin review two films about hapless movie stunt performers: David Leitch's new action comedy THE FALL GUY, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt; and Richard Rush's 1980 cult film THE STUNT MAN, starring Peter O'Toole.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
TAATM #441: Challengers / Turtles All The Way Down / Problemista / The Taste Of Things / Evil Does Not Exist / Do Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World / I Saw The TV Glow / Unfrosted 1:17:48

4M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

Erin and Paul review the romantic tennis drama CHALLENGERS, the John Green adaptation TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, Julio Torres' whimsical immigration drama PROBLEMISTA, and the buzzy arthouse entries THE TASTE OF THINGS, EVIL DOES NOT EXIST, DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD, and I SAW THE TV GLOW. Plus: we look back at the HUNGER GAME…

1
155: Sad Songs Say So Much: Qala and Amar Singh Chamkila 1:10:46

4M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

We are belting our hearts out with two Netflix features on the turbulent lives of popular singers. Show notes: Straight-to-streaming films are legit now Qala Comparison to Amadeus Halloween VI: Hell Hath No Fury, Stree and Bulbbul with Matthew Stepanic Elvis and Norah Jones Style over substance INTERVAL ("Baaja" from Amar Singh Chamkila) Dil-Lumina…

1
85. James Cameron 42:32

4M ago42:32

42:32

This is the second part of our adventure to the WA Maritime Museum, the special exhibition James Cameron: Challenging the Deep. It was very interesting and informative! Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/Km3cEkkK26 Or you could join us on Bluesky Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Threads @isntitneatpod Email isntitneatpod@gmail.com Don't f…

1
TAATM #440: Looking For Mr. Goodbar vs. Something's Gotta Give 1:21:06

4M ago1:21:06

1:21:06

Erin and Paul review two films about Diane Keaton looking for love... or at least someone to share a bed with for the night: the 1977 shocker LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR, and Nancy Meyers' upscale 2003 comedy SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
84. Lego 39:43

4M ago39:43

39:43

We went on an adventure to the WA Maritime Museum to see a Lego exhibit put on by the local AFOLs (Adult Fans of Lego) which was very fun and neat! Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/Km3cEkkK26 Or you could join us on Bluesky Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Threads @isntitneatpod Email isntitneatpod@gmail.com Don't forget to like and sub…

1
TAATM #439: Civil War / Late Night With The Devil / Monkey Man 1:09:57

4M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Paul and Erin review Alex Garland's dystopian thriller CIVIL WAR, the retro-'70s horror movie LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, and Dev Patel's revenge action drama MONKEY MAN, and weigh in on SHIN ULTRAMAN, BRANDY HELLVILLE, Paul Schrader's AFFLICTION, Steve Martin's THE LONELY GUY and the post-apocalyptic TV series FALLOUT.…

1
83. The Pirates of Penzance 57:21

4M ago57:21

57:21

This episode is just as chaotic as Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta, The Pirates of Penzance! Erin and Caitlin geek out while Helen discovers she has only seen the one filmed version but knows all of the tunes, and Trixie provides the stealthy kind of kitty chaos. Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/Km3cEkkK26 Or you could join us on…

1
TAATM #438: Gladiator vs. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 1:01:41

4M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Erin and Paul review two films in which bloody hand-to-hand combat provides entertainment for the masses: Ridley Scott's 2000 Oscar-winner GLADIATOR, and George Miller and George Ogilvie's 1985 post-apocalyptic thrill ride MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
154: Murder Most Fun: Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! and Murder Mubarak 1:02:24

4M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

We are polishing our magnifying glasses and donning our deerstalkers, because once again, murder is afoot! Show notes: We just love murder mysteries! Our Noirvember playlist To Those Who Killed Me and Call of the Void, the mystery books Matt has edited You can't have too few or too many characters in a murder mystery Detective Bymokesh Bakshy! "Whe…

1
82. Brendan Fraser 53:18

5M ago53:18

53:18

We welcome special guest Sophie to chat about how we think Brendan Fraser is really neat! We talk about our favourite films, remember plots badly, and learn all about how one obtains a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! (Erin gets confused and makes up a UK Walk of Fame, but is actually referring to the Canadian Walk of Fame) Join our discord serv…

1
TAATM #437: Quiet On Set / Steve! (Martin) / The Iron Claw / Standup Special Roundup 1:14:01

5M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

Paul and Erin review the kids-TV expose QUIET ON SET, the two-part biography STEVE! (MARTIN): A DOCUMENTARY IN 2 PIECES, the wrestling saga THE IRON CLAW and new standup specials from Mike Birbiglia, Demetri Martin and Tig Notaro.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
81. Perth Japan Festival 32:58

5M ago32:58

32:58

We went on an adventure to the annual Perth Japan Festival! There were lots of neat things to see and eat and drink! Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/Km3cEkkK26 Or you could join us on Bluesky Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Threads @isntitneatpod Email isntitneatpod@gmail.com Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you listen to p…

1
TAATM #436: Strangers On A Train vs. Throw Momma From The Train 59:26

5M ago59:26

59:26

Paul and Erin review two films about identical plans to commit the perfect murder: Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 suspense classic STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, and Danny de Vito's 1987 directorial debut THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
153: Madhuri Madness 2024: Aarzoo and Pukar 1:00:05

5M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

To wrap up Madhuri Madness 2024 we're joined by our good friend Rashmeet to discuss two action films in which our beloved heroine finds herself at the centre of a deadly love triangle. Show notes: Welcome Rashmeet! Madhuri Madness Madhuban Performing Arts and Urja Yeg Aarzoo Gaslight, Girlboss, Gatekeep Obsession gazebo Darkman "Dosti Karte Nahin" …

1
80. Beach! (Part 2) 50:21

5M ago50:21

50:21

It's the second part of our discussion all about beach culture! In this episode we chat about sun safety and reminisce about our childhood beach holidays. Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/Km3cEkkK26 Or you could join us on Bluesky Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Threads @isntitneatpod Email isntitneatpod@gmail.com Don't forget to like …

1
TAATM #435: Love Lies Bleeding / Immaculate / Road House / Dogman 1:14:07

5M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Erin and Paul review Kristen Stewart's lesbian neo-noir LOVE LIES BLEEDING, Sydney Sweeney's nunsploitation horror movie IMMACULATE, Jake Gyllenhaal's ROAD HOUSE remake, and Luc Besson's DOGMAN. Plus: we look back at AMERICAN FICTION, SHIVA BABY, YES MADAM, WALKABOUT and COUNTDOWN.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
79. Beach! (Part 1) 39:04

5M ago39:04

39:04

We sat down to talk all about a really neat part of our lifestyle, the beach! In this episode we discuss swimming lessons, surf life saving and all the water safety things we learned as kids. Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/Km3cEkkK26 Or you could join us on Bluesky Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Threads @isntitneatpod Email isntitne…

1
TAATM #434: The World According To Garp vs. Slap Shot 1:08:00

5M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Erin and Paul review two films directed by George Roy Hill: his 1982 John Irving adaptation THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP, and his 1977 hockey comedy SLAP SHOT.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
78. Porongurup Adventure 51:43

6M ago51:43

51:43

We went on an adventure! Listen to us talk all about our road trip down to the Porongurup National Park and our lunchtime visit to Albany, neat rocks, bushfires and excellent pets. Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/Km3cEkkK26 Or you could join us on Bluesky Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Threads @isntitneatpod Email isntitneatpod@gmail…

1
TAATM #433: Dune Part Two / The Beekeeper / Drive Away Dolls / About Dry Grasses / Perfect Days 1:10:49

5M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Paul and Erin review Denis Villeneuve's DUNE PART TWO, THE BEEKEEPER, Ethan Coen's DRIVE AWAY DOLLS, Nuri Bilge Ceylan's ABOUT DRY GRASSES and Wim Wenders' PERFECT DAYS. We also take a curious look at THE COLOR PURPLE, RUSTIN, MERRY CHRISTMAS, DAMAGE and RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
77. Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 43:21

6M ago43:21

43:21

This week we let Helen choose a topic and she wanted to talk about Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH! We discuss child reading ages, Don Bluth, creepy Owls, and debate exactly how smart the average animals should be. We have a shiny new discord server and would love for you to join the conversation on all things neat! Just click on this fancy little …

1
152: Madhuri Madness 2024: Mrityudand and Lajja 1:02:55

5M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

To celebrate International Women's Day, we are kicking off Madhuri Madness 2024 with two feminist consciousness raising ensemble dramas. Show notes: Happy International Women’s Day Madhuri Madness Every film industry is patriarchal (except Paradise Island) Hollywood vs Bollywood women’s pictures Mrityudand Shabana Azmi and Om Puri Prakash Jha’s pol…

1
TAATM #432: The Firemen's Ball vs. Backdraft 50:59

6M ago50:59

50:59

Erin and Paul review two films about firefighters: Milos Forman's 1967 anti-Communist satire THE FIREMEN'S BALL, and Ron Howard's high-temperature 1991 thriller BACKDRAFT.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
76. The Wheel of Time S2E8 PART 2 41:45

6M ago41:45

41:45

Erin is using her big sister bullying privileges to force Helen through season 2 of The Wheel of Time, and Caitlin is along for the ride! Helen enjoyed this episode, maybe because lots of exciting things happen, or maybe because it's the last one and she doesn't need to watch any more! Either way, there was so much to talk about that we couldn't fi…

1
TAATM #431: Lisa Frankenstein / This Is Me... Now / Eileen / Anyone But You / Mean Girls 1:11:59

6M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Paul and Erin review a pile of new titles, including LISA FRANKENSTEIN, Jennifer Lopez' THIS IS ME... NOW, EILEEN, the hit romcom ANYONE BUT YOU, Taika Watiti's underdog sports comedy NEXT GOAL WINS and the new musical version of MEAN GIRLS. Plus: TIN CUP, SEA OF LOVE, the new season of TRUE DETECTIVE, and much more!…

1
EPISODE 62: Having an American Baby with Leslie Tai 1:33:51

6M ago1:33:51

1:33:51

Filmmaker Leslie Tai’s How To Have an American Baby is streaming on PBS through March 10, 2024. The POV documentary is an intimate look at the shadow economy that caters to Chinese parents who travel to the US to give birth for citizenship. We discuss the film, the commodification of American motherhood, the tragedies of infant morbidity, and what …

1
75. The Wheel of Time S2E8 PART 1 59:43

6M ago59:43

59:43

Erin is using her big sister bullying privileges to force Helen through season 2 of The Wheel of Time, and Caitlin is along for the ride! Helen enjoyed this episode, maybe because lots of exciting things happen, or maybe because it's the last one and she doesn't need to watch any more! Either way, there was so much to talk about that we couldn't fi…

1
TAATM #430: Marie Antoinette vs. A Knight's Tale 1:05:47

6M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Erin and Paul review two films that are set in the past but which use modern-day pop songs on the soundtrack: Sofia Coppola's 2006 revisionist biopic MARIE ANTOINETTE, starring Kirsten Dunst; and Brian Helgeland's 2001 medieval underdog sports movie A KNIGHT'S TALE, starring Heath Ledger.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
74. The Wheel of Time S2E7 1:02:42

7M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Erin is using her big sister bullying privileges to force Helen through season 2 of The Wheel of Time, and Caitlin is along for the ride! This week we discuss episode 7, Daes Dae'Mar. This episode is spoiler free, but if you want to hear Erin's full spoilery thoughts, check out the Darkfriend Social with Lindsay over on Behind the Timeline! We have…

1
Supplemental Episode 20: Rainbow Rishta Director Jaydeep Sarkar 36:30

6M ago36:30

36:30

We welcome filmmaker Jaydeep Sarkar, series director and executive producer of Rainbow Rishta, a new docuseries available now on Amazon Prime. Show notes: Jaydeep Sarkar Rainbow Rishta NEXT TIME: Madhuri Madness Find us on Apple Podcasts! and Stitcher! and audioBoom! and iHeartRadio! and Spotify! and Google Podcasts! and Saavn! and Hubhopper! Thank…

1
73. The Wheel of Time S2E6 53:02

7M ago53:02

53:02

Erin is using her big sister bullying privileges to force Helen through season 2 of The Wheel of Time, and Caitlin is very unhappy to be along for the ride this week because we are up to episode 6, Eyes Without Pity. Helen was traumatised and named this episode "WoT Ick Episode", and we gave it ALL the trigger warnings. This episode is spoiler free…

1
TAATM #429: Year-End MEGASODE: The Best Of 2023 3:04:34

7M ago3:04:34

3:04:34

In this jumbo-sized special episode, Paul and Erin reveal their respective picks for their favourite films of 2023, as well as the year's outstanding performances, over- and underrated titles and much, much more!By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

1
151: 2023 Year End Review 1:56:38

6M ago1:56:38

1:56:38

Somehow we made it through 2023, which certainly was a year in Bollywood. Did Tiger 3 hit the jackpot? Did we soldier through Jawan? Find out now! Show notes: The 69th Annual Filmfare Awards (nice) Neeyat (Episode 150) Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Supplemental Episode 17) Jawan Jaane Jaan (Episode 149) Khufiya INTERVAL ("Dishoom Dishoom" from T…

1
72. The Wheel of Time S2E5 57:39

7M ago57:39

57:39

Erin is using her big sister bullying privileges to force Helen through season 2 of The Wheel of Time, and Caitlin is along for the ride! In this episode we discuss episode 5, Damane. Helen couldn't care less, but Caitlin is very excited about Sexy Bornhald! This episode is spoiler free, but if you want to hear Erin's full spoilery thoughts, check …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Erin Fraser Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide