THE HUNGER GAMES, but make it a musical is the very basic premise of this prequel to the popular series from the 2010’s. Also make sure all of the songs hit you over the head with their themes and lyrics, like one of those literal music videos that used to be popular on YouTube. A BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES is hard to spoil because everything about it is in the title. Every plot turns and a lot of the…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR, Spookies!…
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Hello, Spookies… I’M BACK! This week, my guests are writer/director Adam Mackie and TWO TIME Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Tracie Bennett! Join us as we discuss the iconic 1976 classic THE OMEN. We also discuss their upcoming short horror film, END OF STORY, Tracie’s appearance in Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, HERE WE ARE, surrealism and its effectiveness in the horror genre, and horrific/dated filmmaking techniques. LET’S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: TRACIE BENNETT (Guest Host) END OF STORY…
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There have been sequels, remakes, and parodies galore, but none could match the magic of the original RUDOLPH. There's a reason it's the longest-running Christmas TV special of all time. …
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The latest from Makoto Shinkai is so approachable that you don’t need to be an anime fan to appreciate it. I’ve been a fan of Sinkai’s work since 2016’s YOUR NAME and his equally ambitious follow-up, WEATHERING WITH YOU. While SUZUME isn’t entirely on par with his previous films, it easily makes up for this with a fun journey, a lovable protagonist, and some more catchy songs from Shinkai’s music collaborator – Radwimps. So why does Shinkai’s work get more…
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"If you can't find a friend, make one." Steph Marie Oberle joins this week to discuss Lucky McKee's underrated 2002 indie cult classic masterpiece, MAY. We also discuss the joys of body horror, erotic cannibalism, lesbians eating melons, and chili dogs.…
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THE MARVELS is a better movie then people are giving it credit for. And I can't help but to think that it hasn't lived up to the potential that it once had.…
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“It’s time! It’s time!” Screenwriter and board member of the NYC Horror Film Festival Brian W. Smith guest hosts to discuss all things HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH. We also talk writing horror for the screen, 80’s synth scores, and the John Carpenter-esque “every-man” character trope. LET’S GO RICK OR TREATING! PODCAST: BRIAN W. SMITH (Guest Host) RICKY (Host): LESTAT VON MONDLICHT (Music by): STANLEY MARTIN (Social Media Manager) EVELYN DEVERE (Website Design) PHILIP ROMANO ( Logo Design)…
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Rue Morgue's online managing editor – and MY editor – William J. Wright joins the show this week to discuss 1992's made-for-BBC mock-newscast, GHOSTWATCH. We also discuss the impact of cinematic psychosis, the repercussions and responsibilities tied to creating horror art, and what it's like to write for one of the world's top horror publications. LET'S GO RICK OR TREATING!…
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