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Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast

Evil Sexy Hamlet

A podcast about movies from a pair of cinema-sick minds. Join writer/critic Andy Andersen and partner Jenna for a weekly rundown of the movies they watched, from the latest theatrical releases to streaming gems to cult classics on VHS. Subscribe to Evil Sexy Hamlet evilsexyhamlet.substack.com

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66:49

The 'Wolf Man' Cometh

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2025/01/22

It’s back to our regularly scheduled programming as Andy & Jenna catch up on ‘Sonic 3’ (4:32) and review ‘Wolf Man’ (23:47), Universal, Blumhouse, and Leigh Whannell’s new take on and old fave. Then, they remember David Lynch (36:43), revisit ‘The Toxic Avenger’ (45:55), eff up some Cronenberg (51:18), and reappraise Brady Corbet’s criminally underrated ‘Brutalist’ precursor, ‘Vox Lux’ (59:10). Movies covered in the episode:Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) Dir.* Now in TheatersWolf Man (2025) Dir. Leigh

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142:25

So Long, 2024

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2025/01/14

We’re back we’re so back to look back at the year 2024 in movies. First, Andy and Jenna catch up on the new movies they watched over the holidays (3:28). Then, they stock the ESH ‘24 movie shelf with comprehensive and mildly competitive selection: starting with the Bargain Bin picks (50:31), then to the Mids, both positive and negative (1:10:27), and finally, the 2024 Top Shelf (1:27:40). Lastly, Andy and Jenna give their respective Top 10 Lists, as a treat (2:15:57). Here’s Andy’s 2024 Movies

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54:10

Deck the Halls, Muster the Rohirrim

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/12/23

For the ‘last movie week’ of the year, Andy & Jenna review ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,’ an obligatory rights-holding project that’s actually pretty good, despite what you may have heard (1:34). Then it’s the gold standard of Santa slashers (20:19), an underseen anime (35:00), a pair of documentaries about GOATed directors (38:30), and ‘The Shop Around the Corner’ (47:05). Susbcribe to Evil Sexy Hamlet to get our upcoming Robert Eggers Bonus Pod straight to your inbox!Movies

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86:49

‘Queer’ + Burroughs on Film

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/12/21

The good ship ESH sets sail for Interzone! Andy & Jenna review ‘Queer,’ Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ novella (1:30). Then, Andy dives into the life and work of his favorite author through the lens of some Burroughs-related movies he watched in prep for ‘Queer’ (33:30) culminating in a second look at the new film and its reappraisal of the Burroughs mythos (1:20:58).Movies covered in the episode:Queer (2024) Dir. Luca Guadagnino* Now in TheatersKill Your Darlings (2013) Dir

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93:21

A Problem Like 'Maria'

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/12/13

These directors and their f-ing “trilogies,” man. Andy & Jenna review ‘Maria,’ the new Netflix joint about Maria Callas and the third entry in Pablo Larraín’s “20th century women” trilogy (3:30), followed by ‘Flow,’ a delightful Latvian animated film about a cat caught in a storm (19:40). Then, it’s a trio of seasonal joints, one for the whole fam (28:44) and two for the alts and alt-curious (38:02). Finally, a dip into the Criterion Channel’s John Waters collection (1:04:16), catching up on Luca

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76:16

Does 'Moana 2' Suck?

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/12/07

So is ‘Moana 2’ really all that bad? Andy & Jenna find out (3:33). Then, they round out the annual Lord of the Rings marathon (22:44) and kick off the holiday movie season with the Griswolds (55:50). Movies covered in the episode:Moana 2 (2024) Dir. David D. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller* Now in TheatersThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Dir. Peter Jackson* Streaming on MaxThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Dir. Peter Jackson* Streaming on MaxNational

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92:10

Get 'Glicked'

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Dudes rock and ladies rock harder this week on ESH. Andy & Jenna get in on ‘Glicked’ — what worked, what didn’t, and what was delightfully whack about ‘Wicked’ (4:11) and ‘Gladiator II’ (25:03). Then they catch up on ‘Snack Shack’ (50:43) starring Gabriel LaBelle as a 14-year-old the same year he played like a 30-year-old Lorne Michaels lol. In the back half: the annual ‘Lord of the Rings’ marathon Part 1 (58:22), ‘Eraserhead’ revisited (1:15:21), and ‘Lady Terminator!’ (1:25:44)Movies covered in

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77:31

'A Real Pain' + Beast Week

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/11/22

It’s Beast Week on the Great British Baking Sh… er, Evil Sexy Hamlet. First, Andy & Jenna review ‘A Real Pain,’ Jesse Eisenberg’s somber, anxious dramedy about a pair of cousins reckoning with generational trauma (2:15). Then, it’s a hard gear shift to the rest of the week in movies — a wild rogues gallery of monsters (18:56) and men (45:05).Movies covered in the episode: A Real Pain (2024) Dir. Jesse Eisenberg* Now in TheatersBeauty and the Beast (1946) Dir. Jean Cocteau* Streaming on

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83:41

Heretical ‘Conclave’

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/11/16

Somehow it’s a heavy week of popcorn cinema. After a listener write-in continuing our ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ holiday “land” discussion (3:34), Andy & Jenna review ‘Conclave,’ the Agatha Christie-style papal succession thriller that’s quietly taking the nation by storm (8:55), then ‘Heretic’ starring Hugh Grant as r/atheism Jigsaw vs. Mormon missionaries (20:32). ‘Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words’ rounds out this week’s feature presentation (30:10) followed by a trio of horror movies “for the

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50:57

Halloween Hangover Part II

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/11/13

Here’s the rest of our Halloween Hangover roundup of what we watched in the back half of Spooky Season. We’ll return to our regularly scheduled programming next episode. Stay tuned!Movies covered in the episode:The Uncanny (1977) Dir. Denis Héroux* Streaming on TubiOnly Lovers Left Alive (2013) Dir. Jim Jarmusch * Streaming on Paramount+, PlutoTVThe Fog (1980) Dir. John Carpenter* Streaming on Prime, The Criterion ChannelSomeone’s Watching Me (1978) Dir. John Carpenter* Streaming on The Criterion

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63:20

'Anora', 'Martha', and the Halloween Hangover Part I

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/11/09

You heard right: ‘Anora’ rocks! Andy & Jenna review the reigning critical darling of the year, Sean Baker’s latest starring Mikey Madison as a sex worker just out here tryna secure the bag (3:50). They also catch ‘Woman of the Hour’ (22:17), Anna Kendricks directorial debut about the serial killer who went on and won the Dating Game in the late ‘70s. Plus, the new Martha Stewart documentary on Netflix (31:29) and Part I of the Halloween hangover: what we watched in the final days of Spooky Season

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88:09

'Venom' + Horror '84

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/10/31

Happy Halloween! Andy & Jenna review ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ (3:35) the lackluster concluding chapter of the otherwise delightfully whackadoodle junk-superhero series, and ‘Milk & Serial’ (23:43) a new DIY found footage joint on YouTube. Then it’s a super chill rundown of the horror movies of 1984 (38:33), where Andy & Jenna present “Jandys” to the best of the best in a seminal year for the genre. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

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73:22

'Smile 2' Smile Harder

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/10/25

No amount of Voss water can stop the viral demon that feeds on the traumatized in Parker Finn’s ‘Smile 2’ (1:55). Andy & Jenna discuss what makes this burgeoning horror series tick and why it’s a welcome addition to the ‘popcorn horror’ canon. Plus, a trio of classic horror flicks (27:45) - each a gem of its respective era - and one of the ‘vibeyest’ Bond movies (1:02:27). Movies covered in the episode: Smile 2 (2024) Dir. Parker Finn* Now in TheatersSmile (2022) Dir. Parker Finn* Streaming on

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78:40

Saturday Night Terrifier

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/10/18

“We just have to make it to air.” Andy & Jenna review ‘Saturday Night,’ Jason Reitman’s ‘sports comedy’ retelling of the 90 minutes leading up to the first ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1:40). Then, we finally get to the maniac clown named Art everyone actually likes (sickos) in the runaway indie-horror sensation ‘Terrifier 3’ (20:17). Plus, the new ‘V/H/S’ (32:37), a smattering of heavy-hitter spooky-season rewatches (42:07), and a couple worthwile new joints at Netflix (1:06:08). Movies covered in the

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72:42

Joker: Folie on Us

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/10/12

So, uh…. ‘Joker 2’… what happened there? Andy & Jenna slide into their own ‘Folie à Deux’ trying to figure it all out (1:32). Then it’s a full week of horror and other spooky season watches (28:29)…plus MORE Joker (59:10), god help us all.Movies covered in the episode: Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) Dir. Todd Phillips * Now in TheatersThe Mummy (1932) Dir. Karl Freund* Streaming on PrimeThe Blob (1988) Dir. Chuck Russell* Streaming on Paramount+, Peacock, PlutoTVThe Witches of Eastwick (1988) Dir

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60:32

‘The Substance’ of ‘Megalopolis’ and 'Joker'

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/10/04

Andy & Jenna catch up on Coralie Fargeat’s ‘The Substance’ (3:00) and Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited ‘Megalopolis’ (14:37) and break down what makes them both tick (or not tick, as the case may be). Then they revisit ‘Joker’ in prep for ‘Folie à Deux’ and discuss what makes it, for good or ill, the movie of our times (32:43). Movies covered in the episode:The Substance (2024) Dir. Coralie Fargeat* Now in TheatersMegalopolis (2024) Dir. Francis Ford Coppola* Now in TheatersJoker (2019) Dir. Todd

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58:15

Quiet Places, Rebel Ridges, and Civil Wars

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/09/26

Back from a brief hiatus, Andy & Jenna catch up on a couple bummer summer movies, 'Civil War’ (2:10) and ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ (14:04). Plus, ‘Rebel Ridge’ (22:01) the Netflix actioner making waves, and ‘Rachael Hunger’ (50:50), the latest (and greatest) DIY indie of the year. Movies covered in the episode:Civil War (2024) Dir. Alex Garland* Streaming on MaxA Quiet Place: Day One (2024) Dir. Michael Sarnoski* Streaming on Paramount+Rebel Ridge (2024) Dir. Jeremy Saulnier * Streaming on

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64:51

'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' and 'Beetlejuice'

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/09/12

It’s the Spooky Season soft-kickoff (for all who celebrate this early) on the only podcast that dares to say ‘Beetlejuice’ three times!!! Andy & Jenna review the long-awaited, long-gestating Tim Burton sequel (3:20), revisit the original (21:07), and talk fave Burton (27:30). Then it’s a back-and-forth on separate watches from the week, each its own kind of “haunting” (34:10).Movies covered in the episode: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Dir. Tim Burton* Now in TheatersBeetlejuice (1988) Dir. Tim

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53:17

Don’t 'Blink Twice' It’s Alright

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/09/05

Kind of a light movie week at ESH, but Andy & Jenna still managed to catch ‘Blink Twice’ (2:44), Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut. Post review, it’s Hellzapoppin’ (20:50) the 1941 parody movie complete with a timely ‘Citizen Kane’ bit. Then it’s ‘Challengers’ revisited on Blu-ray (33:26) Serial Mom rewatched on Netflix (41:27), and John Carpenter & Dan O’Bannon’s stoned ‘Alien’ precursor ‘Dark Star’ (46:23). Movies Covered in the Episode:Blink Twice (2024) Dir. Zoë Kravitz* Now in

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90:24

Skarsgård Abs in 'The Crow' Tho

Evil Sexy Hamlet Podcast ·

2024/08/28

Andy & Jenna review ‘The Crow’ (0:57) a surprisingly horny Hot Topic-goth remake of the 1994 comic-book flick starring, in this order: Bill Skarsgård’s abs, Bill Skarsgård, and FKA Twigs. Then, they stock the ESH Summer Movie shelf (19:15) including the top-shelf picks, mids, and bargain-bin rejects of the 2024 summer movie season. Finally, an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ rewatch (45:33), ‘Pulp Fiction’ revisited, and a raunchy sex comedy from the early ‘80s on Criterion Channel (1:13:34).Movies covered in

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