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PODCAST

Kicking and Screaming Podcast

Vanessa Gritton

Hosts Vanessa Gritton and Elijah Taylor bring the midnight movie experience home each week by challenging each other to program the perfect horror/martial arts movie double-feature. Each week, one host picks a movie of either genre and the other must pair it with a complementary film from the other genre to create the perfect double-feature. Sometimes the match up works and sometimes it"s a reach but it"s always as fun as loitering at a video store.

tv & film

All Episodes

02:01:06

Executioners From Shaolin and Halloween (2018) w/...

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/09/24

In an episode that spans multiple generations (of runtime), special guest William Bibbiani challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect horror pairing for Shaw Brothers staple Executioners From Shaolin. After getting downright giddy that someone besides Elijah picked this movie, Vanessa and Elijah counter with 2018’s franchise reboot-quel, Halloween. But what does Michael Myers’ return to Haddonfield have to do with a story of Shaolin vengeance? Which character reminds Vanessa of her

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01:23:39

The City Of Violence and Valentine

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/09/17

In this mysterious double-feature, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a horror pairing for the South Korean martial arts noir film The City Of Violence. After lowkey trying to start a fight club, Vanessa counters with the early aughts slasher Valentine. But what does a holiday-themed slasher have in common with The City Of Violence? Who were Vanessa and Elijah’s grade school bullies? And what is the podcast’s new catchphrase? Find out, on this week’s double-feature discussion! The official snack

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01:21:39

The Beyond and Zatoichi Meets The One-Armed Swordsman

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/09/12

In this eye-catching episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the Italian gore classic The Beyond. After talking a bit too long about the part where a tarantula eats a guy’s tongue, Elijah decides to uphold the podcast’s long standing tradition of discussing sequels before originals whenever possible and chooses the twenty-second film in the Zatoichi franchise, Zatoichi Meets The One-Armed Swordsman. But what could these two swordsmen possibly have in common

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01:29:18

The Street Fighter and American Psycho

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/09/03

Surprise! It's our 50th episode! And because we didn't realize it, we did nothing to acknowledge or celebrate that fact at the time of recording (No one was more surprised than us). So here is our standard, non-celebratory episode description: In this manly episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for the Sonny Chiba classic The Street Fighter. After pulling Elijah back from a brief existential crisis, Vanessa counters with another tale of unchecked hyper-masculinity,

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01:32:57

Slumber Party Massacre and Righting Wrongs w/ Alex Steed

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/08/27

In this twisted episode (Get it? Twisted? Like a drill), special guest Alex Steed challenges Vanessa and Elijah to come up with the perfect martial arts pairing to subversive slasher classic Slumber Party Massacre. After finally unpacking some SUPER SUBTLE symbolism with the drill, Vanessa and elijah counter with Righting Wrongs, perhaps the only martial arts movie to also feature drill murder. But besides drills, do these films really have a connection? Why has it taken us this long to talk about

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01:49:00

Bloodsport and From Dusk Til Dawn

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/08/20

In an episode that we hope will someday serve as a father figure to a hapless latchkey kid, Vanessa flips the script by challenging Elijah to find a horror pairing for the movie that made his father (Jean Claude Van Dad) a star, Bloodsport. After finally admitting that he only competed as a kickboxer in the hopes that it would make JCVD proud of him, Elijah counters with a film that was equally influential to Vanessa, From Dusk Till Dawn. But what does a bar full of vampires have to do with a

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01:33:46

The Magnificent Butcher and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/08/13

In this meaty episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a horror pairing for Sammo Hung starring kung fu classic The Magnificent Butcher. After determining that The Magnificent Butcher is actually also a horror film, Vanessa counters with one of the greatest films of all-time, horror or otherwise: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. But aside from both featuring butchers, how much do these two films really have in common? Would Elijah rather meet Leatherface or his dad? And how does Sammo Hung remind

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01:13:49

Waxwork and Gallants

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/07/30

In an episode that's actually a loving homage to our Scream/Kung Fu Hustle episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for one of her all-time favorites, Waxwork. After dropping an absolute bombshell on Vanessa, Elijah counters with the underrated kung fu throwback Gallants. But what do aging martial artists have to do with Satanic wax monsters? Why is Waxwork so horny? And does Vanessa want you, the listener, to eat a slug? Find out in this week's double-feature

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01:20:37

Slugs and Buddha's Palm w/ John-Michael Bond

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/07/24

In this viscous episode, special guest John-Michael Bond challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect martial arts pairing for the shockingly rad creature feature Slugs. After confirming that you should absolutely not watch Slugs while eating a salad, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the outrageous Shaw Brothers classic Buddha’s Palm. But how can a movie without a single slug possibly pair with, well, Slugs? What formative movies did cool video store clerks suggest to your hosts at

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01:21:37

Urban Legend and John Wick

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/07/17

In an episode that your cousin’s boyfriend swears can totally hear someone being murdered in the background of, Vanessa (sort of) challenges Elijah to find a martial arts pairing to the slasher gem Urban Legend. After reminiscing on a simpler time when we all found Jared Leto more palatable, Elijah counters with hugely influential action masterpiece John Wick. But how much does a gritty hitman actually have in common with a series of urban legend-inspired murders at a college? Is Brenda from Urban

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01:17:02

Hydra and Blood Diner

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/07/09

In an episode that never closes, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a horror pairing to his favorite movie of the year, Hydra. After spending an inordinate amount of time thinking about Waffle House hash browns, Vanessa counters with the slapstick splatter classic Blood Feast. But can the absurdity of Blood Feast really pair with the slow-burn drama of Hydra? How can Elijah be this hyped about a movie that only has two fight scenes? And how does Vanessa take her hash browns? Find out in this week’s

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01:13:07

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and...

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/07/02

In this dreamy episode, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find a martial arts pairing to the all-time great slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. After establishing that Vanessa is a real piece of work, Elijah counters with the sleep-fighting extravaganza Sleeping Fist. But does it pair as well as Avenging Eagle would have? What kill in Dream Warriors makes Vanessa squirm? And which of your hosts is the more capable sleep fighter? Find out in this week’s double-feature discussion! The

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01:21:40

The Avenging Eagle and Shaun of the Dead

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/06/26

In an episode with a strong character arc, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find the perfect horror pairing for the Shaw Brothers classic Avenging Eagle. After determining that any movie with a group of themed assassins slaps, Vanessa counters with the buddy horror zomcom classic, Shaun of the Dead. Is it a better pick than Elijah’s Nightmare on Elm Street suggestion? Why is Vanessa adapting the 2006 movie Smokin’ Aces into a graphic novel? And will this be the episode that ends Vanessa and Elijah’s

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01:33:54

Lake Mungo and Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/06/18

In an episode that absolutely demolishes the previous podcast record for “most on-air crying,” Vanessa challenges Elijah to find a pairing for the mockumentary masterpiece of dread that is Lake Mungo. After determining that it’s worse to cry in an M&M store than a White Castle, Elijah counters with what is possibly the greatest 6th film in a franchise of all time, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. But what does a movie about bioengineered beefcakes have in common with a slow-burn story of a

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01:13:46

The Raid 2 and Kill List w/ Brea Grant

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/06/11

In this testosterone-laden episode, special guest Brea Grant challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find a pairing for the epic action opus that is The Raid 2. After Elijah declares that it is quite possibly the greatest action movie of all time, Vanessa and Elijah counter with the slow-burn genre-bender Kill List. But besides brutal hammer-related violence, do these two movies really have anything in common? What is the logical conclusion to a life of unrestrained toxic masculinity? And what’s the worst

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01:32:21

Chocolate and Orphan

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/06/04

In an episode that we hope will age well, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a pairing for the rough and tumble Muay Thai actioner Chocolate (2008). After talking a bit about problematic handlings of characters on the autism spectrum in media (yes, we’re once again looking at you, Cube), Vanessa counters with another movie about a deadly young girl, Orphan. Can Vanessa convince Elijah that this pairing works? Would Elijah accept his adopted child if they turned out to be a murderer? And what is

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01:51:49

Cobra Vs. Ninja and Leprechaun 3 w/ Joe Starr

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/05/28

In an episode made primarily of audio stolen from other podcasts, special guest Joe Starr challenges Vanessa and Elijah to find the perfect horror pairing for the Godfrey Ho z-movie classic Cobra Vs. Ninja. After struggling to summarize the plot, Vanessa and Elijah retaliate with another sleazy story of bad bets and dirty money, Leprechaun 3. But all gambling aside, can you really compare a leprechaun to a ninja? How did Joe like his first Leprechaun film? And is Godfrey Ho actually an underrated

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01:50:46

Re-Animator and Versus

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/05/21

In an episode that refuses to die, Vanessa challenges Elijah to find a pairing for the immortal masterpiece that is Re-Animator. After getting a little more schmaltzy and romantic about Re-Animator than you might expect, Elijah counters with the pinnacle of stylishness, Versus. But what does an action movie about yakuza and escaped prisoners have to do with the greatest Lovecraft adaptation of all time? How did Elijah make a terrible impression with Stuart Gordon? And does Vanessa look really good

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01:33:02

Bushido Man and The Stuff

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/05/14

In this appetizing episode, Elijah challenges Vanessa to find a pairing for the criminally underrated epic of arts both martial and gastronomical, Bushido Man. After some heated nunchuk debate, Vanessa counters with an equally filling flick: The Stuff. But can a movie so viciously unappetizing really pair with the deliciousness of Bushido Man? Which film’s protagonist is the stronger fighter? And what is a “burrito switch?” Find the answers to all of these questions and more in this week’s

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01:39:36

Drive (1997) and The Hitcher

Kicking and Screaming Podcast ·

2021/05/07

In an episode best listened to in your car, the Kicking and Screaming format is broken for the first time when neither host challenges the other to find a double-feature pairing. Instead, both films were mutually agreed upon during a roadtrip: Drive (1997) and The Hitcher (1986). Vanessa and Elijah discuss why Drive is one of the most underrated buddy movies of all time, queer subtext in The Hitcher, and why we’ve become the official podcast of congratulating Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song on their

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