Best Derek Coward Podcasts (2024)

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ElfLord 04

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Episode 139: Midsommar w/ special guest Heather Murray 2:31:46

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Aaron's wife Heather returns to the show to discuss 2019's folk horror film "Midsommar" written and directed by Ari Aster. They talk about whether or not the morality of Dani's choices in the ending matter, what it means to find true freedom, and "The Wicker Man's" massive influence on this film and folk horror as a whole. They also get into the va…

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Diana Prince Secret Agent 06

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Hosts Teri and Ed discuss Diana’s mod adventures from Wonder Woman 182 published by DC Comics in 1969.By Comic Book Noise Family

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Captain Victory and the Galactic Rangers 10, Michael Moorecock’s Elric of Melnibone 01 and Sergio Aragones Groo The Wanderer 03

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The Mighty Thorcast 204 – Quicksand Is Back and Rock-N-Roll Odinson

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This moth hosts Teri and Ed share thier thoughts on The Mighty Thor (1966) 402 from Marvel, 1989 and Thor (2018) from Marvel, 2019.By Comic Book Noise Family

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Marvel Noise Episode 434 – Peter David’s Captain Marvel II

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Steve, Kevin & Andrew get cosmic with a second deep-dive into Peter David’s Captain Marvel series covering issues #14-25 from December 2000 to November 2001! #MN434By Comic Book Noise Family

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Mike M’s Weekly Reads 242 – Top Animated/Live Super-hero Shows

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Join Mike as he answers listener questions, goes over Death of Superman Previews Deadline – Fantagraphics and books read 04/15/24 – 04/28/24. Part of ComicBase © and 2013 Human Computing. Images and characters are © and their respective owners. The post Mike M’s Weekly Reads 242 – Top Animated/Live Super-hero Shows first appeared on DC Noise.…

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Indie Comic Book Noise Episode 555 – Anthology of Interest!

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The lost episode (not that lost). Enter the Twilight zone and journey back to January of the year 2024 with Phil, Kevin, and Andy where this was episode 548 in a parallel dimension. Grading talk by people who don’t grade. Then we go to Toy Talk News which is now history Disney Gargoyles Kickstarter. Andy, the hypocrite, gives them stick but backs t…

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Geek Brunch Retro-cast 206 – Energon?

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Join Mike and Rob as they discuss the Energon Universe, Planet of the Apes movies, Untold Tales of Spider-man #-1, Avengers #92, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 #6, Aquaman #1, Rampaging Hulk #1 The post Geek Brunch Retro-cast 206 – Energon? first appeared on DC Noise.By Comic Book Noise Family

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Episode 138: Saint Maud w/ special guest Angela 1:53:09

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First time guest Angela joins Aaron and Derek to discuss 2019's psychological horror film "Saint Maud" written and directed by Rose Glass in her feature directorial debut. They get into how the movie explores adult spirituality juxtaposed with trauma, the nature of isolation and repression, and how Maud blends various Christian beliefs. They also t…

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Geek Brunch 421 – The Faust Finale

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Join Mike and Bill as they discuss Pooh vs. Bambi #1, Dick Tracy #1, Universal Monsters: The Creature from the Black Lagoon #1, Hack/Slash: Kill Your Idols #1, Red Coat #1, Uncanny Valley #1, Rat City #1, Horror Comics #28-30, Faust #15, Elizabeth Bathory #1, Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Co…

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Indie Comic Book Noise Episode 554 – Your Laundry is Done, Dave

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Andy talks too much but Phil, Kevin, and even Super Steve are here in a maybe regular schedule to do that thing they do. Skybound Kickstarter for G.I. Joe. Ends June 26 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyboundent/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-compendium-set?ref=discovery Awards nominations; Patreon and Deadboy Detectives adaption on Netflix Chai…

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Episode 137: Demons (Dèmoni) w/ special guest James Hales 2:07:48

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On this episode, James Hales returns to discuss 1985's Italian supernatural horror film "Demons" (Italian: Dèmoni) directed by Lamberto Bava and produced by Dario Argento with Aaron and Derek. They talk about Bava's involvement with the project in comparison with Argento and other collaborators, how the movie seems to genre hop, and several of the …

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Episode 136: May w/ special guest V.P. Morris 2:16:30

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The Spoop Bois Derek and Aaron are joined by author V.P. Morris ("ShadowCast," "The Dead Letters Podcast," and "Dead Ringer") to discuss 2002's psychological horror film "May" written and directed by Lucky McKee. They talk about the duality of empathy and disgust for the May character, how underappreciated Anna Faris is as an actress, and the magic…

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Episode 135: The Fly w/ special guests Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley 2:03:14

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On this extra special episode, Patrick Bromley (critic, host of "F This Movie!" podcast, contributor on Bloody Disgusting, Daily Dead, and Corpse Club) returns to the show and the horror chick Heather Wixson (author and former horror journalist) makes her first guest appearance to discuss 1986's body horror masterpiece "The Fly" directed by David C…

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Episode 134: Arachnophobia 2:32:18

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After an unexpected hiatus, Aaron and Derek are back to tackle 1990's spider attack horror flick "Arachnophobia" directed by Frank Marshall in his directorial debut. They talk about Aaron's severe arachnophobia, how fun the cast is, and what it was like filming with real spiders. They also get into trusting health experts, wishing movies like this …

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Episode 133: Cube 2:14:17

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On this episode, Derek and Aaron tackle 1997's Canadian independent sci-fi horror flick "Cube" directed and co-written by Vincenzo Natali. They talk about the themes of paranoia and hopelessness, the simple yet effective aesthetic of the setting, and how the filmmaking choices worked around having a small budget. They also get into the amateur perf…

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Comic Book Noise 880: Disjointed Rambling About The Flash’s Batman 19:22

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Host Derek Coward talks about (rambles disjointedly actually) the movie The Flash and the character Batman, Luke Skywalker and the middle finger to Star Wars fans, and a change of mind. Supergirl from The FlashThe post Comic Book Noise 880: Disjointed Rambling About The Flash’s Batman first appeared on Comic Book Noise.…

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Comic Book Noise 879: Marvel Mount Rushmore, Nimona, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 17:34

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Host Derek Coward talks about his Marvel Mount Rushmore, a recommendation for the movie Nimona, and his thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The post Comic Book Noise 879: Marvel Mount Rushmore, Nimona, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 first appeared on Comic Book Noise.By Derek Coward

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Episode 132: Us w/ special guest Dash Chain 2:25:08

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First time guest Dash Chain joins Aaron and Derek to discuss 2019's psychological horror movie "Us" written and directed by Jordan Peele. They talk about Peele's inspiration behind writing the movie, the commentary on American privilege and other themes, and the unsettling nature of doppelgängers. They also get into the horror and comedy in this fl…

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Episode 131: Rosemary's Baby w/ special guest Heather Gunnell 2:31:31

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On this episode, librarian and show superfan Heather Gunnell joins Aaron and Derek to discuss 1968's psychological horror film "Rosemary's Baby" written and directed by the very problematic Roman Polanski and adapted from Ira Levin's 1967 novel. Trigger warning: there is discussion about Polanski's 1977 sexual abuse case and other allegations. As f…

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Episode 130: Misery 2:28:11

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This episode, the Spoop Bois Derek and Aaron tackle 1990's psychological thriller film "Misery" directed by Rob Reiner and adapted from Stephen King's 1987 book of the same name. They discuss the idea of toxic fandom under the modern lens, the positive change of expanding the sheriff's story, and the wonderful balance of dread and dark comedy. They…

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Episode 129: The Killing of a Sacred Deer w/ special guest Nina G. Jones 2:28:03

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For the first episode of 2024, Aaron and Derek are joined by author and podcaster Nina G. Jones ("Twisted Mirror" podcast) to discuss 2017's psychological horror film "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. They get into the strange character behaviors, ideas of revenge and impossible choices, and whether or not this movie can …

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Episode 128: El día de la bestia (The Day of the Beast) w/ special guest Andrew Parker 2:07:40

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For the Christmas 2023 episode, the Spoop Bois are joined by returning guest Andrew Parker ("Ob(scene)" on Scare You To Sleep podcast) to discuss 1995's Spanish-Italian holiday comedy horror movie "El día de la bestia" ("The Day of the Beast") directed by Álex de la Iglesia. They get into Iglesia's filmography, subjects and themes throughout his mo…

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Episode 127: The Last Winter 2:14:08

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This episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 2006's eco-horror movie "The Last Winter" directed by Larry Fessenden. They discuss how the Alaskan setting itself is both beautifully shot and a major contributor to the horror. They also get into the obvious commentary on the environment, Fessenden's interpretation of events vs what the movie shows, the harsh …

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Blood Rage 2023: Back in the Blood w/ Nate & Tyler of the Bruce Campbell Podcast 1:33:33

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For Thanksgiving, the Spoop Bois are joined by returning guests Nate Boyd & Tyler McCarty of The Bruce Campbell Podcast and Animorphing Time Podcast to tackle the 1980s cult holiday slasher film "Blood Rage" directed by John Grissmer. They discuss why they chose this film and what makes it perfect horror viewing for Thanksgiving. They also dig into…

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Comic Book Noise 878: Request From A Lapsed X-Fan 9:34

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Host Derek Coward asks for help getting back into the X-Books. The post Comic Book Noise 878: Request From A Lapsed X-Fan first appeared on Comic Book Noise.By Derek Coward

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Episode 125: The House on Sorority Row w/ special guest Whitney 2:09:42

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This episode, new guest Whitney (cohost of the podcast "True Crime Campfire") joins Aaron and Derek to discuss 1982's slasher film "The House on Sorority Row" written and directed by Mark Rosman. They talk about what makes this underrated and stand out from the 80s Friday the 13th "clones" and how it subverts tropes and expectations from the genre …

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Episode 124: The Blair Witch Project w/ special guest Lauren Willson 2:34:11

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Aaron and Derek conclude 2023's "Season of Spoop" on urban legend themed films by discussing 1999's supernatural found footage horror movie "The Blair Witch Project" with guest and friend of the show Lauren Willson! They talk about the late-90s cultural phenomena surrounding the film's release, the wild mass marketing campaign, and its influence on…

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Episode 123: Friday the 13th 2:06:21

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The day is Friday, October 13th 2023. "Season of Spoop" covering urban legend themed films continues with Aaron and Derek tackling 1980's slasher classic "Friday the 13th" directed by Sean S. Cunningham and written by Victor Miller. They discuss how this further propelled the trope heavy modern slasher, how it compares to other slasher franchises a…

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Episode 122: Candyman w/ special guest Kelly Sherman 2:22:21

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The Spoop Bois kick off Halloween 2023's "Season of Spoop" covering urban legend themed films! They start by discussing 1992's "Candyman" written and directed by Bernard Rose with guest and friend of the show Kelly Sherman. They talk about Tony Todd's iconic role in comparison with other horror greats, the sociopolitical issues and how they relate …

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Episode 121: The Haunting (1999) w/ special guest Shelby Scott 2:41:25

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The Spoop Bois continue their journey through Hill House, and the great Shelby Scott (creator and host of "Scare You To Sleep" podcast) joins them to tackle 1999's "The Haunting" directed by Jan de Bont. They talk about Steven Spielberg and Stephen King's original involvement, the deviation from both the original novel and 1963 film version, and th…

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Episode 120: The Haunting (1963) 2:03:12

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This episode, Aaron and Derek cover 1963's classic horror film "The Haunting" directed by Robert Wise and adapted by Nelson Gidding from Shirley Jackson's 1959 novel "The Haunting of Hill House." They talk about the set dressing of the house, the movie similarities and deviations from the novel, and how Gidding and Wise's take on the story influenc…

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Episode 119: Sinister 2:09:54

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This episode, the Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek tackle 2012's "Sinister" directed by Scott Derrickson and written by C. Robert Cargill and Derrickson. They talk about what makes this Derrickson's best, how the lighting and house setting are utilized, and all things Bughuul. They also get into the film remaining minimally sensationalized despite the sn…

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Deliberate Noise Network 18th Anniversary Episode 20:01

10M ago20:01

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Host Derek Coward talks about how he has seen the changes in podcasting over the past 18 years.By Delivering Noise

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Episode 118: God Told Me To 2:08:46

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This episode, Derek and Aaron tackle 1976's science fiction horror movie "God Told Me To" written, directed, and produced by Larry Cohen. They talk about Cohen's wildly creative ideas, the gorilla, shot-on-location style of the flick, and the horror of random mass violence towards innocent people. They also get into the insane swings and twists thr…

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Comic Book Noise 877: Judge Dredd, Shazam!, Betty and Veronica, and Biff Stone 37:25

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Host Derek Coward talks about the comic books he has been reading. Note: This episode is extra rambly and poorly researched. Do with that information what you will. Another Note: This episode also comes with an experimental transcription. Let me know if this adds your enjoyment to the episode/website. Transcription Links: Judge Dredd Case Files 42 …

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Episode 117: Saw w/ Lauren Willson and Heather Murray 2:48:31

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Lauren and Heather return to talk 2004's horror film "Saw" directed by James Wan in his feature directorial debut with the Spoop Bois. They tackle how "Saw" impacted horror and popularized "torture-porn," what aged well vs what didn't, Leigh Whannell's involvement with the franchise including writing the script, and audience reactions in a post-9/1…

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Episode 116: The ’Burbs w/ special guest Sean Marz 2:31:22

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On this episode, Sean Marz returns to the show to discuss 1989's black comedy film "The 'Burbs" directed by Joe Dante with Aaron and Derek. They talk about whether or not this counts as horror or horror-adjacent, the excellent comedic timing of Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher and rest of the cast, and the nostalgic value of this movie. They also get into …

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Episode 115: Flatliners w/ special guest Dr. Jeff Rogers 2:35:08

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Dr. Jeff returns to the show to discuss 1990's medical horror flick "Flatliners" directed by Joel Schumacher with the Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek. They talk about Schumacher's wild career, certain lighting and aesthetics he brings out in his movies, and how this project came about. They also get into the medical inaccuracies, the way the plot handle…

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Episode 114: Pieces w/ special guest Jonathan Nowacki 2:05:41

1y ago2:05:41

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This episode, Jonathan returns to the show to talk 1982's Spanish-American slasher "Pieces" (Mil gritos tiene la noche "The Night Has 1,000 Screams") directed by Juan Piquer Simón. They discuss how this movie is trying to be serious despite the crazy and transgressive premise and how it accidentally becomes a parody. They also get into all the horr…

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Episode 113: The Devil’s Backbone 2:35:25

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This episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 2001's Spanish gothic horror film "The Devil's Backbone" directed by Guillermo del Toro. They get into a brief history of the Spanish Civil War, Guillermo del Toro's background and career, and del Toro's exploration of boyhood, fairytale and horror. They also talk about each character in the orphanage and what f…

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Episode 112: The Wicker Man 2:27:42

1y ago2:27:42

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This episode, the Spoop Bois Aaron and Derek cover 1973's British folk horror classic "The Wicker Man" directed by Robin Hardy. They spend a lot of time comparing and contrasting Sgt. Neil Howie and Lord Summerisle and how both are presenting dubious, religious exteriors. They also talk about the influence the film had on folk horror and pop cultur…

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Episode 111: The Evil Dead w/ special guest Kelly Sherman 2:53:17

1y ago2:53:17

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Guest and friend of the show Kelly returns to talk Sam Raimi's 1981 supernatural horror classic "The Evil Dead" with Aaron and Derek. They discuss how impressive the production was despite the many limitations, what makes this movie still horrifying under the modern horror lens, it's legacy in pop culture, etc. They also get into Raimi and Bruce Ca…

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Comic Book Noise 876: Batman The Doom That Came To Gotham movie 20:35

1y ago20:35

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Host Derek Coward talks about Batman The Doom That Came To Gotham. Warning: there’s a constant scratching noise throughout the episode and you may want to skip it. The post Comic Book Noise 876: Batman The Doom That Came To Gotham movie first appeared on Comic Book Noise.By Derek Coward

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Episode 110: C.H.U.D. w/ special guest James Hales 2:09:57

1y ago2:09:57

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This episode, guest James returns to the podcast to tackle 1984's science fiction horror film "C.H.U.D." directed by Douglas Cheek with Aaron and Derek. They discuss the budget constraints, the social and political commentary, and the appearance or lack thereof of creatures during the film runtime. They also cover what C.H.U.D. means in and outside…

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Episode 109: Angel Heart 2:17:55

1+ y ago2:17:55

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This episode, Derek and Aaron get into 1987's neo-noir psychological horror movie "Angel Heart" written and directed by Alan Parker. They talk about Mickey Rourke's noir detective performance, how the film tackles 1950s period piece between New York and New Orleans, and the portrayals of spirituality and religion. They also get into the disturbing …

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Why not 19:05

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I'm still salty

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Episode 108: The Mist w/ special guest Evan Maurer 2:20:23

1+ y ago2:20:23

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This episode, Aaron and Derek are joined by friend of the show Evan to tackle 2007's Stephen King adaptation, sci-fi horror film "The Mist" directed by Frank Darabont. They discuss how the film deals with Bush-era America and what makes it still relatable, the portrayals of extremism during a societal breakdown, and Darabont's original intention fo…

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Episode 107: Eyes Without a Face 2:09:14

1+ y ago2:09:14

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This week, Aaron and Derek embrace their inner Martin Scorsese "this is...cinema." They discuss 1960's French horror film "Eyes Without a Face" directed by Georges Franju. They talk about what makes the doctor the true monster, how the surgery scene is still shocking, the influence this movie has had on pop culture, and how it was censored and mark…

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