Best Dueling Decades Podcasts (2024)

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Arcadian, New Life, Furiosa, Cold Blows the Wind, Psycho Circus, and Child’s Play 3 47:37

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Podcast Episode 291 It’s time to catch up on some newer releases. We’ll take a look at 2024’s “Arcadian,” “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” “Cold Blows the Wind,” and “New Life.” For our oldies, we’ll look at 1966’s “Psycho Circus” and 1991’s “Child’s Play 3.” They’re mostly decent, but we had some nits to pick with each of them. Check out all our books w…

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Seventy-Six (Trom) Bones to Pick with The Music Man 1:44:16

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"The Music Man" by Meredith Willson is a classic, big-hearted American musical that premiered on Broadway in 1957 and went on to win five Tony awards. We invite you to fritter away some time with us while we discuss the love (Forrest) and hate (Lenny) relationship we here at Settling Scores have with this show, which features several standards of t…

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Sharktopus, Sharkula, Sharkenstein, Sharktopus vs Pteracuda, Sharktopus vs Whalewolf, and Shark Side of the Moon 1:03:42

32m ago1:03:42

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Podcast Episode 290 It’s been three years since we did our last “Shark Week,” and we thought it was high tide to do another. But this time with a twist– they’re all horror comedies. We’ll start off with “Sharktopus,” a terrible, terrible film that was good enough to spawn two sequels, “Sharktopus vs Pteracuda” and “Sharktopus vs Whalewolf,” which a…

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Wait Until Dark, The Entity, Space Amoeba, Dark Places, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, and The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism 47:12

13d ago47:12

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Podcast Episode 289 We’ve got a mixed bag this week; some really good films and some awful stinkers. That’s OK; we watch them so you don’t have to. We’ll start off with the classic “Wait Until Dark” from 1967. then move on to the scary “The Entity” from 1982. We’ll take a fun break with “Space Amoeba” from 1970 and watch a short film as well. We’ll…

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I Saw the TV Glow, Saw X, Jigsaw, Spiral, The Invisible Ghost, and Black Sunday. 51:31

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Podcast Episode 288 Note: We're traveling this week, and the sound quality is little more "echo-y" than usual. We'll probably be back to our normal studio setup next week. Sorry! We’ll start out this week watching the recent “I Saw the TV Glow” from 2024. We liked it but admit that we probably didn’t fully understand all of it. Then we’ll get caugh…

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Duel, Rubber, and All the Mad Max Films 1:14:04

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Podcast Episode 287 It’s Road Kill Week here with the Horror Guys. The rubber hits the road with “Mad Max” from 1979, “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” from 1981, and “Max Max: Beyond Thunderdome” from 1985. We wait about thirty years for the next installment, “Mad Max: Fury Road” from 2015. Then we’ll go back and see the movie that influenced the whol…

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They/Them, Immaculate, My Animal, The Retreat, Good Boy, and Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare 40:47

22d ago40:47

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Podcast Episode 286 We’ve got a neat mix of things this week, starting with “They/Them” from last year and “Immaculate” from last month. We’ll check in on a young werewolf in “My Animal” from 2023 and then run to the country for 2021’s “The Retreat.” We’ll meet an unusual pet in “Good Boy” and then watch Freddy die again in “Freddy’s Dead: The Fina…

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The Tony Awards Special, Part 2: Diva Duel 1:03:26

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Forrest and Lenny continue their discussion of the Tony Awards, this time focusing on Best Actress in a Musical award winners of the last twenty-three years. Using the power of math, Stephanie averages their picks and reveals our very own Settling Scores Diva Rankings™️, from worst to first. And join us over on our Facebook and Instagram pages to t…

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The Moor, Arena Wars, Realm of Shadows, The Perfection, The Devil’s Path, and Destroy All Monsters 45:44

29d ago45:44

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Podcast Episode 285 This week, we’ll start with three brand-new films, all of which we liked. 2024 has brought us “The Moor,” “Arena Wars,” and “Realm of Shadows.” Next we’ll watch a couple of fun films we missed in 2018, “The Perfection” and “The Devil’s Path.” Finally, we’ll head back to Japan with 1968’s “Destroy All Monsters.” Check out all our…

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The Tony Awards Special, Part 1: Dueling Through the Decades 1:06:50

1M ago1:06:50

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In honor of Tony Award season, Lenny and Forrest debate the winners and losers of the Best Musical Tony grouped by decade with their usual friendly bickering and bantering...plus a surprising amount of agreement! We also explain Forrest's severe case of BAS - Bitter Award Syndrome. And join us over on our Facebook and Instagram pages to tell us wha…

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Sting, The First Omen, Insane Like Me, Titane, Cthulhu, and Jesus Shows You The Way to the Highway 54:58

1M ago54:58

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Podcast Episode 284 This week, we’ll start with three brand-new films, all of which we liked. 2024 has brought us “Sting,” “The First Omen,” and “Insane Like Me.” Then we’ll talk about a really weird one, “Titane” from 2024. For our bonus movies, we’ll look at “Cthulhu” (2008) and “Jesus Shows You The Way to the Highway” (2019). Check out all our b…

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Abigail, Pandemonium, Infested, and The Deathhead Virgin 35:30

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Episode 283 This week, we’ll start with three brand-new films, all of which we liked. 2024 has brought us “Abigail,” “Pandemonium,” and “Infested.” Then we’ll talk about a fairly obscure oldie, “The Deathhead Virgin” from 1974. The weekly newsletter this time around has two more: “Vertigo” (1958) “Frankenstein vs. Baragon” (1965) aka “Frankenstein …

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Imaginary, Knife+Heart, Open 24 Hours 34:51

2M ago34:51

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Episode 282 This week, we’ll start with the brand-new, kaiju-sized “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (2024) and then look at a smaller scale problem, “Imaginary” (2024). We’ll watch a short film, then take a look at some filmmakers getting murdered in “Knife+Heart” (2018). Finally, we’ll spend the night in a convenience store with “Open 24 Hours” (…

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Mothra, Mothra vs. Godzilla, Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster, and Invasion of Astro-Monster 49:45

2M ago49:45

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Episode 281 It’s Toho week! After last week’s look at Godzilla Minus One, we realized that we’ve been lax in our old-Godzilla coverage. So this week, we’ll continue that series with six movies from that period, in order! We’ll start with the original “Mothra” from 1961, move on to “Mothra vs. Godzilla” from 1964, team up in the all-out battle again…

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Godzilla Minus One, Stopmotion, Ghosts of War, and Lowlifes 44:55

2M ago44:55

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Episode 280 We’ve got some really fun ones this week. We’ll start with the Academy Award-winning “Godzilla Minus One” from 2023, then look at the very weird “Stopmotion” of 2024. We’ll take a comic break for the new issue of “Hemlock Ave” and then take a look at 2020’s “Ghosts of War.” Lastly, we’ll subvert some expectations with “Lowlifes,”also fr…

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Revisiting Kander and Ebb's "The Visit" 1:38:53

3M ago1:38:53

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Join us for a dark and twisty tale of a dish best served very cold. The book is based on Swiss dramatist Friedrich Dürrenmatt's play, “The Visit of the Old Lady,” and the plot revolves around Claire Zachanassian (It just rolls off the tongue…), a widowed gazillionaire returning to her impoverished hometown to seek revenge on a man named Anton Schel…

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American Mary, Dr. Giggles, The Dentist, and The Island of Dr. Moreau 56:47

2M ago56:47

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Episode 279 How are you feeling? It could be time to visit a caring health professional, and we’ve picked out a few that we’d be happy to prescribe! We’ll start out with the hilarious “Dr. Giggles” from 1992 and “The Dentist” from 1996. We’ll watch a short about a girl who needs a dermatologist, and then we’ll do some body mods with “American Mary”…

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Ragtime Reflections: Dusting Off a Musical Gem 2:16:38

3M ago2:16:38

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"Ragtime: The Musical," with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally, is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by E.L. Doctorow. It's two-and-a-half hours of intense beauty and heartbreaking grief, and frankly, all three of us choked up a little while recording this episode. The (incredibly intricate) plo…

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Late Night with the Devil, Being, Secret Window, and The Land Unknown 42:26

3M ago42:26

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Episode 278 We’ve got a good mix of old and new for you once again. We’ll open with the new “Late Night with the Devil” (2024) and then look out a “Secret Window” (2004) with Johnny Depp. After we take a break for our short film of the week, “Dysmorphia,” we’ll move on to 1957’s “The Land Unknown” and 2019’s “Being.” The weekly newsletter this time…

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Baghead, The Coffee Table, When a Stranger Calls, and Hamlet (1948 vs 2024) 57:56

3M ago57:56

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Episode 277 We’ve got a good mix of old and new for you this week! We’ll start off with the fun monster-in-the-basement flick, “Baghead” from 2023. Next, we’ll take a look at the amazing “The Coffee Table” which just dropped. We’ll check on the babysitter in the classic “When a Stranger Calls” from way back in ‘79. Lastly, we’ll watch two versions …

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Saw 3D, Dark Shadows, Dead Sea, and Cold Creek Manor 1:02:26

3M ago1:02:26

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Episode 276 It must be Springâ€“ there’s no new horror this week. Instead, we’ll take a look at some more oldies. We’ll start with the seventh Saw movie, “Saw 3D: The Final Chapter.” It wasn’t in 3D for us, and it wasn’t the final chapter, but that’s the way things go sometimes. We’ll stop in on Johnny Depp and Tim Burton with 2012’s “Dark Shadows”…

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Wolves, Angel Heart, Nightmare On Elm Street 5, The Castle of the Living Dead 47:10

3M ago47:10

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Episode 275 We’ve got a mostly-random selection of fun this week. We’ll watch the chosen-one werewolf story “Wolves” from 2014, then go back and watch the classic “Angel Heart” from 1987. We’ll advance through another Freddy movie with “A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child” from 1989. FInally, we’ll catch Christopher Lee in 1964’s “The Castle…

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Easter Bloody Easter, Cute Little Buggers, Night of the Lepus, and Beaster Day 45:37

4M ago45:37

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Episode 274 Why NOT have an Easter horror week? There’s nothing scarier than bunnies anyway, right? This week, we’ll take a look at the just-released “Easter Bloody Easter.” Then we’ll watch some more rabbit-terror with “Cute Little Buggers” and “Beaster Day: Here Comes Peter Cottonhell.” Yeah, really. Lastly, we’ll watch an oldie, 1972’s “Night of…

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Restore Point, MexZombies, The Ninth Gate, and Night of the Demon 43:58

4M ago43:58

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Episode 273 We’ve got more old and new movies this time around. We’ll start off with the brand-new sci-fi thriller, “Restore Point” (2023) and then look at the slightly older zom-com, “MexZombies” (2022). Then we’ll dig in the archives a bit to watch “The Ninth Gate” (1999) and “Night of the Demon” (1957). The weekly newsletter this time around has…

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Night Swim, Lisa Frankenstein, Rodan, Bride of the Monster 39:02

4M ago39:02

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Episode 272 We have a crazy mix of old and new this time around. We’ll begin with “Night Swim” and “Lisa Frankenstein” from this year (2024). Then, we’ll go way back and watch the original “Rodan” from 1956. While we’re in the ‘50s, we’ll stop in and visit “The Bride of the Monster,” an awesome film by Ed Wood from 1958. If you think Ed Wood’s film…

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Doctor Jekyll, Dracula vs Frankenstein, Deliver Us, The Skinwalkers: American Werewolves 2 43:11

4M ago43:11

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Episode 271 We’ve got a few fun new films for you this week, starting out with Hammer’s newest film, “Doctor Jekyll” (2024). Next, we’ll watch a documentary about Skinwalkers with, “The Skinwalkers: American Werewolves 2.” We’ve then got a short film, “Drama Queen,” followed by “Deliver Us” (2023). Lastly, we’ll look at one of the contenders for th…

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The Others, Ghost, Grave Encounters, The Canal, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin 1:07:06

5M ago1:07:06

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Episode 270 We’ve got a big week for you this time: seven films and a comic! We’ll start off our final episode of “Ghost Month” with “The Others” from 2001. We’ll next do some reality TV with 2011’s “Grave Encounters.” We’ll squeeze into “The Canal” from 2014, go back to 1990 with “Ghost,” and wrap up our final film in the big ghostly franchise, “P…

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The Devil’s Backbone, The Innkeepers, We Are Still Here, Paranormal Activity 4, The Marked Ones, and The Ghost Dimension 39:52

5M ago39:52

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Episode 269 We’ve got six and short again this week! We’ll start out with the excellent “The Devil’s Backbone” from 2001, “The Innkeepers” from 2011, and then “We Are Still Here” from 2015. Lastly we’ll continue looking at the “Paranormal Activity” series, with the fifth installment, “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones” from 2014. In addition, ex…

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The Fog, Personal Shopper, Ghost Story, and Paranormal Activity 2 47:31

5M ago47:31

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Episode 267 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the excellent “The Fog” from 1980, “Ghost Story” from 1981, and then a newer one, “Personal Shopper” from 2016. Lastly we’ll continue looking at the “Paranormal Activity” series, with the second installment. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also revi…

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Is NINE a 10? 1:45:50

5M ago1:45:50

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"NINE" is a captivating musical that follows the story of Guido Contini, a famous Italian film director, as he navigates a mid-life crisis and creative block. Set in Venice, the musical delves into Guido's relationships with the various women in his life, including his wife, mistress, muse, and mother. Through vibrant music and compelling storytell…

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Ghostbusters (1984),Ghostbusters II, Ghostbusters (2016), and Ghostbusters: Afterlife 1:00:21

6M ago1:00:21

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Episode 266 I’m not ‘fraid o no ghosts! Well, not anymore, because the ghostbusters took them all away. Yes, we’re going to talk about all four of the Ghostbusters films. We’ve got the first two from 1984 and 1989, the female-reboot from 2016, and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” from 2021. We’ll also fit in a fun new indie film, “Aware of the Wolf” from …

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Trunk- Locked In, Wolf Creek, Curse of the Undead, and Hell House LLC II: The Abbadon Hotel 42:16

6M ago42:16

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Episode 266 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the recent “Trunkâ€“ Locked In” from just this week, and we’ll talk about the awesome “Wolf Creek” from 2005. After our short film, we’ll look into “Curse of the Undead” from way back in 1959. Then, we’ll hit off “Ghost Month” with our film for February 1st, “Hell House LLC …

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A Tribute to Broadway Icon Chita Rivera 29:50

6M ago29:50

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Join us for a special edition episode celebrating the remarkable artistry and enduring talent of Chita Rivera, a true icon of the Broadway stage.By Settling Scores

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Birth/Rebirth, Nightflyers, Bone Tomahawk, and Wishmaster 42:50

6M ago42:50

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Episode 265 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the recent “Birth/Rebirth” from late last year. Then we’ll watch a couple of oldies with “Nightflyers” from 1987 and “Wishmaster” from 1997. Last, we’ll go back in time to the old West with “Bone Tomahawk” from 2016. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we …

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Ouija, Project Dorothy, Friday the 13th (2009), and Troll 42:19

6M ago42:19

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Episode 264 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the recent “The Dorothy Project,” just released this week. Then we’ll watch “Ouija” from 2014, the sorta-reboot of “Friday the 13th” from 2009, and finally, “Troll” from 1986. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “The Terror of the Tongs” …

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She Loves Me, But Do We Love Her? 1:29:23

6M ago1:29:23

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Content Warning: This episode contains a brief mention of an attempted suicide by one of the characters. Scoop yourself a bowl of ice cream, dab on some perfume, and make sure you’re in a “romantic atmosphere” dear friends, because in this episode, we’re delving into the musical “She Loves Me.” This show is one of several reincarnations of the 1937…

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The Human Trap, Jason X, Lust of the Vampire, and Ghoulies 36:11

7M ago36:11

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Episode 263 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the recent “The Human Trap,” just released this week. Then, we’ll watch some oldies: “Lust of the Vampire” from 1957 and “Ghoulies” from 1985. We’ll then wrap up the Friday the 13th series with “Jason X,” the last installment before the reboot. In addition, exclusive to our …

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Thanksgiving, The Tank, Saltburn, and Hell House Origins: The Carmichael Manor 31:53

7M ago31:53

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Episode 261 We’ve got four and short again this week! We’ll start out with the recent “Thanksgiving” film from Eli Roth, Follow-up with “The Tank,” “Saltburn,” and “Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor,” all from this year. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “The Dungeonmaster” (1984) “The Most Dangerou…

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Episode 262: Special Top Ten of 2023 Edition 33:55

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As promised, we’ve got a special bonus episode/newsletter this week. Both Brian and Kevin made a list of their top ten and bottom three films of 2023 and ranked them. They also added a few honorable mentions. Listen to the discussion on episode 262. Here we go: Brian’s Best —————————— 10 Cocaine Bear Cocaine Bear (2023) 9 Renfield Renfield (2023) 8…

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The Bone Snatcher, Satan Wants You, The Burrowers, Open Graves, and Rear Window 55:39

7M ago55:39

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Episode 260 We’ve got a mishmash for ya this time around. We’ll start off with the desert-based, “The Bone Snatcher” from 2003, then watch a documentary about Satan in 2023’s “Satan Wants You.” We’ll bounce back to the old west in “The Burrowers,” from 2008, play a deadly game in 2009’s “Open Graves,” and lastly, go back to a time when all the scar…

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Shave and a Haircut: Two Bits About Sweeney Todd 1:31:21

7M ago1:31:21

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Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, was Stephen Sondheim’s tenth show and is generally considered his masterwork, a melodically and dramatically adventurous piece that’s been produced in both musical theatre and opera houses the world over. Though billed as a musical, it’s roughly 80 percent sung, meaning it feels more like it’s been ba…

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Totally Killer, Megalomaniac, Perpetrator, Summoning Sylvia, and The Breach 37:43

7M ago37:43

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Episode 259 We’re getting ready to close out the year by catching up on some 2023 releases. “Totally Killer,” a fun retro-time-travel thing, “Megalomaniac,” a not-nearly-as-funny serial killer story, “Perpetrator,” a witchcraft-meets-superhero tale, “Summoning Sylvia,” because it’s hilarious, and “The Breach,” a sci-fi Lovecraftian mess. In additio…

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Reflect, Euthanizer, Sole Survivor, Wicca Book, and The Mystery of the Mary Celeste 41:57

8M ago41:57

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Episode 258 We’ve got a fairly random selection of horror films this week. We’ll start off with “Reflect” and “Wicca Book,” two new films from this year. Then, we’ll watch the cheery and uplifting “Euthanizer” from 2017, we’re all gonna die in 1984’s “Sole Survivor,” and finally, go way back to 1935 and watch the classic Bela Lugosi film, “The Myst…

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Saw, Hunter Hunter, Gargoyles, and Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell 44:28

8M ago44:28

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Episode 257 There are lots of good (and bad) horror films this week. We’ll start out with the first “Saw” film from back in 2004. Next, we’ll watch the maybe-monster movie “Hunter Hunter” from 2020, then ”Gargoyles” from 1972. Finally, we’ll watch an outrageous cult film, “Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell” from 1990. In addition, exclusive to ou…

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1776: Finding the Fabulous and the Funny in the Founding Fathers 1:14:43

8M ago1:14:43

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"1776" tells the story of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in...you guessed it...1776. The show premiered on Broadway in 1969 and went on to win three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the score, major recordings, and the movie, finding the fabulous and the funny in t…

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Godzilla Raids Again, Howling V, Puppet Master 4, and Freddy vs. Jason 50:15

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Episode 256 There are lots of good (and bad) classic sequels this week. We’ll start out with the second Godzilla film, “Godzilla Raids Again” from 1955, then zip forward a few decades to continue with “Howling V: The Rebirth” and “Puppet Master 4: The Demon.” Next, we’ll get one of the very few good crossover horror battles, “Freddy vs. Jason” from…

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Suitable Flesh, Haunted Mansion, A Haunting in Venice, and They Wait in the Dark 33:46

8M ago33:46

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Episode 255 There’s lots of good (and bad) stuff this week. We’ll start out with the retro “Suitable Flesh” and the funny “Haunted Mansion”, both from 2023. After a classic short film, we’ll solve a mystery in “A Hunting in Venice” and then slog our way through “They Wait in the Dark,” also both from this year. In addition, exclusive to our weekly …

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Phase IV, Ants!, Empire of the Ants, and Ants on a Plane 1:00:03

8M ago1:00:03

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Episode 254 We have a fun episode for you this week, with “Killer Ant Week.” We'll take a look at 1974’s “Phase IV,” and 1977’s “Empire of the Ants.” Then we’ll visit Lakewood Manor in “Ants!” and go for a trip with “Ants on a Plane.” In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Legion of Fire: Killer Ants” aka “Marabun…

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When Evil Lurks, The Nun II, Hostel, and Incident in a Ghostland 33:35

9M ago33:35

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Episode 253 We have a fun episode for you this week, with four full-length and short films. We'll take a look at “The Nun II” and “When Evil Lurks,” both newish releases from 2023. Then, we’ll watch the first “Hostel” film from 2005 and the very odd “Incident in a Ghostland” from 2018. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also …

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Five Nights at Freddy's, Exorcist: Believer, The Hive, Bloodthirst, Beyond the Gates of Hell, and The Wheel of Heaven 42:12

9M ago42:12

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Episode 252 We've got an extra-big episode for you this week, with SIX full-length films, all brand new from this year. We'll take a look at "Five Nights at Freddy's," "Exorcist: Believer," "The Hive," "Bloodthirst," "Beyond the Gates of Hell," and "The Wheel of Heaven." In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: "It's…

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