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SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

"SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers" is podcast show that explores the Scream film franchise in deep, focused analysis. It is the goal of this show to unite the engaging, film critic analysis with a fan"s passion and love for the mythology of Scream. This podcast aims to give equal airtime to Scream (1996), Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream (2022), Scream 6, and the upcoming Scream 7, as well as Scream-adjacent topics. Episode coverage will include character development, storylines, themes, symbolism,

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01:17:18

Episode 051 - Gale in Scream 2

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/05/17

“Who is this?” “Gale Weathers, author of ‘The Woodsboro Murders.’” When we are reintroduced to Courteney Cox’s character in “Scream 2,” she has grown even more cutthroat, career-driven, and self-centered than who we met in the original film. However, through her interactions with other survivors, including David Arquette’s Dewey Riley, she undergoes an enormous personality and human transformation through the events of “Scream 2.” Join Ryan and podcast contributor, Amar Karim, to discuss Gale and

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01:16:36

Episode 050 – Sidney in Scream 3

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2022/05/10

"Psychos can’t kill what they can’t find.” Sidney Prescott says this line of dialogue to her father at the beginning of “Scream 3” as she hides out in a secluded area under an assumed name. In “Scream 3,” Sidney is not only dealing with the trauma and paranoia that is a consequence of the first two killing sprees, but she also wrestles with unanswered questions about her mother’s life and murder. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim to discuss Sidney’s deep, psychological, emotional

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01:14:15

Episode 049: Jeff Astrof, Scream v. Shining Vale, &...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/05/03

Television veteran writer and showrunner, Jeff Astrof (“Friends,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “Trial & Error”) joins Ryan for a deep dive into “Shining Vale,” working with the Scream Queen herself, Courteney Cox, and how the puzzling season finale sets up season two. In addition, they recount “Shining Vale” references to “The Shining,” “Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Exorcist,” and more. Also, Amar Karim joins Ryan for a preview of the discussion in the introduction, giving his two cents on

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Episode 048: Patreon Exclusive: Ghostface’s New...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/04/28

Welcome to the second, exclusive Patreon bonus episode for SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. In this episode, Ryan and Amar are joined by Josh Parham of NextBestPicture.com, for a look at “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare.” After a review of the film on the merits, the gang applies the innovative concept of “New Nightmare” and envisions the “Scream” version, where Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette could play themselves being stalked by a Ghostface. Hear the pros and cons to that approach, and

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01:40:59

Episode 047: Courteney Cox Special: Scream 6 Rumors &...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/04/26

Welcome to the Courteney Cox Special. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Joe Vallese, editor of “It Came From the Closet” horror anthology publishing in October, for a conversation about Cox’s new product line Home Court, rumors surrounding “Scream 6” involving Gale’s more prominent role, and a comprehensive review of her new show “Shining Vale” on STARZ. Season one of “Shining Vale” aired its finale last week, and it completely up-ended the show. Listen to Ryan and Joey’s deconstruction of the

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01:04:07

Episode 046: The Future of Scream

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2022/04/19

“Scream” (2022) relaunched the beloved Ghostface series that has always remained above other slasher franchises. The new film revived the series, and Radio Silence proved there is enough blood in this franchise to continue the story in several different ways. A sixth “Scream” has been written and will be filmed this summer, scheduled for release in March 2023. In this episode, “Freaky” writer Michael Kennedy returns to the podcast to discuss the future of the “Scream” franchise. There may be a

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01:08:38

Episode 045: Ghostface vs Batman

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/04/12

“Scream” (2022) and “The Batman” (2022) each relaunched long-running series by new writers and directors. In addition to a common obsession of “Scream,” Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim also share a bedrock of love for the Batman films. Ryan and Amar evaluate each era of the Batman films: Burton, Schumacher, Nolan, Snyder, and Reeves. Then, they conclude the conversation by comparing the franchises: Scream v. Batman. They find many similarities in narrative and story arcs, and specifically

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01:32:20

Episode 044 – Zack Cherry Part II: X & Camp in Scream

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/04/06

Zack Cherry returns to SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers and joins Ryan for a broad discussion of many topics. They briefly review the well-received new horror film “X,” starring Jenna Ortega, and discuss Sarah Michelle Gellar and the idea of a “Buffy” reboot. The central topic of this episode was inspired by “Scream: All Iconic Slashers Ranked from Least to Most Camp” by Conor Clark. Zack and Ryan, both fans of camp in the horror genre, analyze the Scream series through a lens of camp. Introduction The

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Episode 043 – Patreon Premiere: “Screams” Opening

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/03/31

In the premiere episode of the “SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers” Patreon, Ryan reads aloud a fan-written opening of “Screams” by NYU writing professor, Joe Vallese. This fan fiction features an opening scene featuring Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers being stalked by new Ghostface killers. After the reading, Ryan is joined by Joe and Amar Karim to discuss the structure of the opening scene and character/plot development. From there, the crew discusses how this is an example of how our Scream Queens

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01:14:50

Episode 042 – Scream Writers: James Vanderbilt & Guy...

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2022/03/29

The writers of the fifth “Scream” film join Ryan for an exclusive interview. James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick teamed up to create a new story in “Scream” (2022). Ryan askes James and Guy about their “Scream” stories and goes through the speed round with them. In addition, Ryan asks in-depth questions about the writing process of “Scream” (2022) and how they came to decisions about character, plot, and the Scream trio. Introduction Scream Stories Team Work Writing Scream (2022) Scream 6 Writing

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01:18:28

Episode 041 – Scream, Film Criticism, & Oscar...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/03/22

Michael Schwartz returns to the show to discuss film criticism and how the “Scream” films fared against critics ‘reviews at the time of release. Ryan and Michael reflect on a previous understanding of film criticism, and how the concept has transformed in the era of social media and Rotten Tomatoes. Who counts as a critic? How has the bar for film reviews changed in the last 20 years? How does ideology play into modern day film criticism? Ryan hopes to recontextualize the reviews of the “Scream”

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01:04:41

Episode 040 – Scream Obsessed and the Fandom

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/03/15

Ryan is joined by Michael, also known as @ScreamObsessed on Twitter. ScreamObsessed has one of the greatest followings of any Scream content creator on the Internet. Michael recounts his Scream Story, comments on each of the five films, and looks to the future. Ryan and Michael, additionally, take a moment to discuss the problematic discourse in the fandom regarding Melissa Barrera’s performance as Sam and the idea of Stu Macher returning in the sixth film. Introduction Scream Obsessed Scream

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01:15:02

Episode 039 – Feminism & LGBT Themes in Scream (2022)

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/03/08

New decade, new rules. A new movie, new cultural implications to review and analyze. Ryan is joined by Morgan Roberts and Chelsea Eichholz of the Untitled Cinema Gals podcast. Morgan and Chelsea recount their “Scream” Stories and partake in the podcast speed round. In addition, the main topic of this week’s episode is a quick look at the feminism and queer themes and representation in “Scream” (2022). Specifically, Ryan muses with Chelsea and Morgan about nebulous and mysterious subtextual

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01:34:13

Episode 038 – Best Horror Films of 2021

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2022/03/01

Ryan is joined by Justin Esquivel and Brady Clovin of the Epic Film Guys Brain Stew podcast show. They are horror experts, super “Scream” fans, and recently hosted Ryan on their show for an episode about “Top 5 Scenes in the Scream Series.” Ryan and the “Guys” go through their Scream Stories, the new film, and the iconic speed round. In addition, they each give a thumbs up or thumbs down to horror movies released in 2021. Introduction Horror Genre Talk Scream Stories Guess the Ranking Thumbs Up or

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01:34:36

Episode 037 – Ranking the “Scream” Series

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2022/02/22

If there is one thing “Scream” fans love to do on social media is to share their ranking of the films with each other. It’s almost the way “Scream” fans identify themselves in the modern era. This week, Ryan and podcast contributors, Amar Karim and Joey Vallese, go beyond simply ranking the five movies from best to “least best.” The team ranks the five films on every category imaginable: Best Sidney/Gale/Dewey Character Arc, Best Neve Campbell/CourteneyCox/David Arquette performances, Best

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01:05:15

Episode 036 – Scream 6 Announcement & News

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2022/02/15

Recently, Paramount and Spyglass Entertainment have announced recently announced a sixth film in the “Scream” series to be going into production. Filming starts this summer. Joining Ryan to celebrate, report, and comment on the news is podcast contributors, Amar Karim and Joey Vallese. In addition, the first trailer for Scream Queen Courteney Cox’s new horror-comedy show, “Shining Vale,” was released. The team muses on the potential of the show and how that show could impact the future of “Scream.”

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01:11:12

Episode 035 – Spoiler Talk with Matt, Tyler, & Chad

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/02/08

Radio Silence returns to the show as Ryan sits down with directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and producer Chad Villella to discuss spoilers for the new “Scream” film and the future of the franchise. They talk plot and character moments as well as filmmaking decisions in the direction. In addition, each of the five leading roles – Sidney, Gale, Dewey, Sam, and Tara – get a dedicated moment to how their character arcs were achieved. Introduction Scream 6 Tease Plot and Character

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01:37:09

Episode 034 – “Scream” Review Part II & Best of 2021

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2022/02/01

Since the new “Scream” film released, listeners have heard from Scream series experts and superfans their thoughts on the fifth movie. This week, you will hear from people outside the bubble. Ryan introduces new guests Erik Anderson (editor of “AwardsWatch”) and Lauren LaMagna (writer, podcast, and editor at “Next Best Picture), as well as reunites returning guests Michael Schwartz (from episode 002 “Scream 5 Spotlight: Melissa Barrera”) and Will Mavity (Episode 025 “The Music of Scream”) for a

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01:39:09

Episode 033 – Zack Cherry

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/01/25

After several weeks covering the release of the new “Scream” film, this week Ryan gets back to basics. “Scream” Youtube legend, Zack Cherry, joins Ryan and contributor, Amar Karim, to discuss the new film in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. Additionally, Ryan and Amar ask Zack his perspective the legacy of the series. Zack also explains his work as a “Scream” content creator on his Youtube channel. Introduction Scream Story Scream (2022) Spoiler-Free Talk Scream (2022) Spoiler Talk Zack’s YouTube

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01:34:37

Episode 032 – Scream (2022) Official Review

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/01/18

The anticipation is over: “Scream” (2022) has finally arrived. In this episode, Ryan assembles a panel to review of the fifth film in the franchise, including podcast contributor, Amar Karim; YouTube star, Critical Overlord; and Joey Vallese. The first 20 minutes of this podcast are spoiler free. The remaining hour is spoiler talk. They discuss the treatment of the trio, the introduction of the Carpenter sisters, and how Radio Silence conducts the opening and finale of their “Scream” requel film

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