Show Notes
In episode of 99, the boys are joined by friend of the pod Kim to discuss Hereditary and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane in their psychological horror episode.
We have a really exciting announcement for episode 100 where we will be hosting a Hitchcock Double Bill at the Mockingbird Cinema in Birmingham on 29th November.
03:16 Celebrating 100 Episodes and Live Event Announcement 06:15 Film Recommendations and Personal Insights 09:15 Exploring the Bond Franchise 12:18 Anime and Horror Film Discussions 15:06 Thematic Analysis of Recent Films 18:13 Final Thoughts and Transition to Guest Segment 28:32 Introduction and Catching Up 31:29 Exploring Recent Films and Holidays 34:22 Diving into 'Hereditary' and Initial Reactions 40:17 Understanding 'Hereditary' and Its Themes 46:50 Comparing 'Hereditary' with Other Films 52:53 The Importance of Rewatching Films 58:53 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 01:02:17 The Last Jedi and Its Impact 01:03:43 Hereditary: A Cinematic Exploration 01:05:04 Toni Collette's Performance in Hereditary 01:07:01 The Complexity of Family Dynamics in Hereditary 01:09:33 The Symbolism of Paimon in Hereditary 01:10:38 The Decapitation Scene: A Turning Point 01:13:25 The Aftermath of Grief and Guilt 01:15:07 Joan's Role in the Narrative 01:17:48 The Artistic Choices in Hereditary 01:19:53 Transition to Whatever Happened to Baby Jane 01:22:25 The Legacy of Baby Jane 01:24:29 Themes of Fame and Despair in Baby Jane 01:27:16 The Dark Relationship Between Sisters 01:30:14 The Camp Value of Baby Jane 01:36:05 Hag-Sploitation and Its Cultural Impact 01:37:56 The Impact of Ageism in Film 01:41:06 Gendered Ageism: A Double Standard 01:46:51 Exploring Horror Sub-genres 01:55:10 The Role of Streaming in Film Discovery 02:01:38 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
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