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Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 594 - NEFARIOUS...

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2023/09/08

Serial killers and demon possession isn’t necessarily an original concept in horror media. But a recently released film on VOD after its initial run at theaters in April 2023 gives an interesting twist to the subgenre. The movie is called NEFARIOUS (2023) and gained a lot of traction early with a large push from social media as well as fans of horror films in general.Dr. James Martin (Jordan Belfi) is quickly put on the case of serial killer Edward Wayne Brady (Sean Patrick Flanery). It is execution

01:12:13

Boa Hancock & the One Piece Podcast – s01e01 -...

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2023/09/06

A weekly podcast discussing each episode of the Netflix television live action series ONE PIECE (2023).

02:06:22

Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 593 - BAD THINGS...

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2023/09/01

Released originally at the Tribeca Film Festival, the new movie BAD THINGS (2023) made its debut a few months later on the Shudder streaming service. The movie takes place during winter in a remote deserted hotel with only a handful of characters giving it a feel of isolation and emptiness.Ruth (Gayle Rankin) has inherited an empty hotel from her grandmother. With her mother (Molly Ringwald) and friends giving her different views on what to do with the property, she decides to take a trip to the

01:57:45

Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 592 - INCIDENT IN...

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2023/08/28

Director Pascal Laugier made a name for himself with his French language film, MARTYRS (2008). Though his career hasn’t taken off for a number of reasons, some of his films still have garnered a cult following by many horror fans. One of them, INCIDENT IN A GHOSTLAND (2018), didn’t generate the amount of talk as MARTYRS, but it definitely was noticed by core fans of the director.Colleen inherits a home from an aunt. Taking her two daughters, Beth and Vera, with her one night, they move into the

02:04:20

Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 591 - THE LAST...

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2023/08/19

Finally, years later, the film version of THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER (2023) has been released. Stuck in development hell for over a decade, the idea for such a film has shifted between different stars, directors, writers, and even producers. But somehow Universal got it off the ground, bringing in director Andre Ovredal (THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (2016) on board.When a Russian ship sets sale from Varna, Bulgaria to London, England, strange things begin to happen to the captain and crew. Members of

02:09:29

Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 590 - BROOKLYN 45...

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2023/08/10

One room. Just one room. Horror and thriller movies have used the technique often. It makes a film almost like a stage play where actors and actresses can shine. The new Shutter exclusive release, BROOKLYN 45 (2023), most certainly does this. There are only a handful of performers and truly one and only one room for 95% of the film.A group of friends, both military veterans and intelligence employees, meet up at the end of World War II for a dinner set up by their friend and leader Lieutenant

02:15:20

Dark Discussions Podcast - Episode 589 - Paul...

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2023/08/05

What is the definition of a legend?Well, Paul Schrader fits the bill.Though not known for his horror films, much of his work is dark and is considered in the thriller genre.Whether directing or writing, or both, much of his work is considered some of film history’s best.His ability to show the human psyche is unmatched.The latest film by him, MASTER GARDENER (2023), was released on May 19th, 2023.Narvel Roth (Joel Edgerton) is the head gardener of the famous Haverhill Estate’s Gracewood Gardens

02:26:43

Cinema A La Carte Podcast – Episode 015 – MICHAEL...

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2023/07/29

Legal thrillers have been a staple of Hollywood films for decades.Long before the rating system and when film was black and white, they dominated theaters.In 2007, the film MICHAEL CLAYTON became a big hit.It was more a character study than just a legal thriller, and it included such topics as business corruption, mental illness, and family drama too.Michael Clayton (George Clooney) is a lawyer for a big New York City law firm.Rather than being a partner, he’s called a cleaner or a janitor, someone

02:27:14

Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 588 - BLACK MIRROR...

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2023/07/21

Anthology television shows have been quite popular over the years. With the TWILIGHT ZONE, ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, and THE OUTER LIMITS, the genre has been around for years. HBO’s MASTERS OF HORROR was one that pushed the limits. An unlikely successor to these shows was BLACK MIRROR. It eventually was picked up by Netflix after British television ended its run. Now on Season 6, the show has picked up right where it left off.Season 6 includes the episodes JOAN IS AWFUL, LOCH HENRY, BEYOND THE SEA,

01:52:31

Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 587 - THE...

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2023/07/14

Killer children has been a staple in horror films since cinema began. Also, telepathy and other mental powers has been a common trope too in movie history. The latest supernatural thriller from Norway entitled THE INNOCENTS (2022) joins both these horror subgenres together and gives a new spin on the malevolence of a young unformed mind with powers they cannot control.From Wikipedia: “Lonely young girl Ida and her older sister Anna have moved into an apartment with their parents. Anna suffers from

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Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 586 - FOLLOW HER...

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2023/07/11

On episode 585 of the podcast, we reviewed and discussed the new horror film FOLLOW HER (2023). All of us felt the film was a hidden gem and definitely a movie everyone should watch. With its twists and turns, a second watch is as good a first as things that were missed are not clearly seen. For this episode we were lucky to get actress/screenwriter Dani Barker and director Sylvia Caminer to join us and discuss their fantastic movie.From IMDB: “An aspiring actress responds to a mysterious classified

02:06:35

Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 585 - INSIDE (2007)

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2023/07/07

Back in the early 2000’s, the big horror genre that everyone was talking about was the French Extreme cinema. Basically it was an over-the-top subgenre of horror film that was called back the shocking days of drive-in cinema but with more realistic and less grindhouse in its approach. One of these films became an instant classic. That film was called INSIDE (2007).Sarah (Alysson Paradis) was in an awful car accident that leaves her a widow. Pregnant and all alone, she keeps busy with her office job

02:04:30

Halloween Boutique Psychotronic Reviews – Volume 053...

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2023/07/05

We may be a week late as life happens, but we are back.For our fourth lesbian arthouse film during Pride Month of June, Halloween Boutique Psychotronic Reviews takes a look at the drama ANATOMY OF A LOVE SEEN (2014).A movie where a film takes place within a film.Zoe (Sharon Hinnendael) and Mal (Jill Evyn) are two popular actresses who star in a new film together.Playing lesbian lovers, the two actually fall in love while filming their sex scene.Unfortunately their relationship ends horribly.When the

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Cinema A La Carte Podcast – Episode 014 – 12 MONKEYS...

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2023/07/03

Terry Gilliam has been a very “confusing” director.His films are sometimes called inaccessible.Whether it is TIME BANDITS (1981), BRAZIL (1985), or FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS (1998), his work is very distinct.In 1995, his film 12 MONKEYS did have his various traits and also was a well received science fiction film with originality.In apocalyptic 2035, where people live underground, prisoner James Cole (Bruce Willis) is sent to the surface for samples so a cure for a pandemic that killed most of

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Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 584 - SCREAM 5...

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2023/06/27

One does being one of the greatest directors of all time mean? Either way, it can be safe to say that the impact that Wes Craven had on movie cinema qualifies him as one of the best ever. In 1996, his film, SCREAM, became an incredible hit and many folks feel it is one of the greatest films of all time (more than just a horror film). After Craven’s passing, the franchise has continued with SCREAM 5 (2022) and SCREAM 6 (2023).Sisters Sam (Melissa Barrera) and Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega) have been

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Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 583 - DEEP RISING...

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2023/06/23

On June 12th, 2023, actor Treat Williams passed away in Vermont in a motorcycle accident. He had been a Hollywood mainstay having been a supporting actor in many big budget films. At times he was a leading man as well, and in 1998 he starred in the horror film DEEP RISING. Dark Discussions has decided to pay tribute to his life by reviewing the film.Captain John Finnegan (Treat Williams) leads a crew that takes on whatever job is needed. When a group of mercenaries hire him, he founds out that their

02:05:37

Halloween Boutique Psychotronic Reviews – Volume 052...

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2023/06/21

For our third lesbian arthouse film during Pride Month of June, Halloween Boutique Psychotronic Reviews searches for the obscure and foreign.NUDE AREA (2014), a film from the Netherlands, is a curious piece of art as it has no dialogue at all.None.And yet as a moving picture, it captures a very poignant idea that the director/screenwriter wanted.Naomi (Sammy Boonstra) one day sees a Fama (Imaan Hammam) on the train.She anamoured by the girl.Shy, Naomi is unable to approach her.Instead she follows

02:32:49

Dark Discussions Podcast - Episode 582 - BLOOD AND...

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2023/06/18

World War 2 films were the thing back in the day, but recently they have become more modern with their action, adventure, and pulp style. The latest from director Peter Thorwarth who directed the vampire film BLOOD RED SKY has the tone of a Quentin Tarantino film, while playing straight with its over the top action.Heinrich, a decorated Wehrmacht soldier, is captured by the Waffen-SS after abandoning his battalion during the last days of World War 2. When they hang him, a farm girl rescues him and

02:04:29

Halloween Boutique Psychotronic Reviews – Volume 051...

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2023/06/14

For our second lesbian arthouse film during Pride Month of June, Halloween Boutique Psychotronic Reviews has decided to look at one of the more popular films in the genre.DISOBEDIENCE (2017) was noted by many critics in its initial release as a potential award winner during the year’s end.Though it wasn’t nominated much nor win many, the film was critically praised by both audiences and critics alike.Ronit (Rachel Weisz) is a fashion photographer in Manhattan.During a shoot, she gets a call that her

02:18:56

Dark Discussions Podcast – Episode 581 - FOLLOW HER...

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2023/06/09

Social media and online influencers have changed the world for the worst and the better. You have talented folks able to show their talents to the world, contact people from all over instantaneously, and entertainment at your finger tips. But the dark side of the internet has shown through as well. The new film, FOLLOW ME (2023), takes a look at the darker side of things that could occur.Jess Peters (Dani Barker) is an inspiring actress, living off her favors coin, while doing fetish videos on-line

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