This week, it's the psychedelic gore-fest, Moonwalkers. This gives a whole new meaning to the name worm boy.Show notes:This week we talked about a lot of other movies. Here's some of our favorites: City of Lost Children, Room 237, Machete Kil

Episode 10: The Lighthouse

Aug 28th, 2020 1h 3m

This week, it's the nautical New England noir horror, The Lighthouse. Don't you dare spill yer beans.Show notes:Here's an article on german expressionism: https://www.movementsinfilm.com/german-expressionismHere's that video essay I was ragg

Episode 9: Shrek with Shrekspert Rachel Keane

Aug 14th, 2020 57m 29s

This week, the green mean fighting machine, Shrek. With special guest, Zachai's partner Rachel Keane. They're a guest host on the edge!Show notes:Here's the article about the Farquad's Facebook conspiracy: https://www.seventeen.com/life/news/

Episode 8: Paddleton

Jul 31st, 2020 59m 54s

This week, the road trip buddy comedy about cancer, Paddleton. It's just about getting the ball in the can.Show notes:Here's a helpful video to visualize the 180 degree rule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW0bKUfvH2cFollow us on Instagram

Episode 7: Hereditary

Jul 17th, 2020 1h 8m

This week, a family soap opera with satanic undertones, Hereditary. People, don't try at home seances. Come on!Show notes:Here's the article Lauren mentioned on the problematic history of disabled people in horror: https://www.independent.co.

Episode 6: Aeon Flux

Jul 3rd, 2020 1h 1m

This week, the sci-fi future nobody asked for, Aeon Flux. Fool me once, shame on me, fool me twice, get hands for feet.Show notes:Here's a goofy explainer video on the history of the Wilhelm Scream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoRSLJu8h9w

Episode 5: Devil in a Blue Dress

Jun 19th, 2020 1h 14m

This week, the noir redux, Lady in a Blue Dress. If you're gonna get mixed up in something, just make sure you're mixed up to the top.Show notes:For the Slate's top 50 list of films by black filmmakers go to: http://www.slate.com/articles/art

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Back next week!

Jun 12th, 2020 2m 9s

We had an episode planned for this week that we decided is inappropriate in light of the murder of George Floyd and the justified pain and anger people are feeling right now around anti-Blackness. We will be up with an episode next Friday on a

Episode 4: Frances Ha

May 28th, 2020 1h 4m

This week, the wandering New York City based, Frances Ha. Don't run in the street if you don't wanna scrape your elbow y'all. Show notes:Follow us on Instagram @moviesshmovies. Theme song written by Zachai and preformed by Pam Reyes @bananap

Episode 3: The Handmaiden

May 8th, 2020 1h 37m

This week, the hardcore genre, sensual film, The Handmaiden. True love and asshole men are eternal.Show notes:- Bong Joon-ho Golden Globes speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX3obZ0lXoU.- ⁠Sarah Waters article: www.theguardian.com/film/2017/apr

Episode 2: The Trust

Apr 25th, 2020 58m 29s

This episode, the straight to Netflix heist film, The Trust. Eh.Show notes:If you want to see Nick Cage's tomb, either wait for quarantine to be over and go to New Orleans. Or if you can't wait check out this wild piece of trivia here: https:

Episode 1: Tremors

Apr 17th, 2020 51m 23s

This week, the cult classic 1990 barn buster, Tremors. Bless those boys. Watch out for those worms.Show Notes:For those wondering what in world the Bechdel Test is: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bechdel_testFollow us on Instagram @moviesshmovies. T

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Movies Shmovies: The Trailer

Apr 9th, 2020 5m 17s

Welcome to Movies Shmovies! We're here to make you laugh and think about movies and stuff. We're two friends who studied film in college together and wanted to keep studying (less formally) now that we're out. We choose a new movie every episod

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