Episode 683 - The Faculty (1998), Robert Rodriguez, and Alien Invasions

The “Feel Good” series continues! Mark and Jonny Numb discuss the 2023 psychological thriller Red Rooms. Directed by Pascal Plante, and starring Juliette Gariépy, Laurie Babin, and an AI assistant named Guinevere, the movie focuses on what happens when a mysterious force of nature interjects herself into a high-profile court case involving a serial killer. In this episode, they also talk about smart direction, interesting characters, and which characters from the “Feel Good” series they’d like to see on a fictional jury. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi discuss the 1998 sci-fi horror film The Faculty. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Josh Hartnett, Clea DuVall, Elijah Wood, Jordana Brewster, and hundreds of water-loving aliens, the movie focuses on what happens when a space parasite infiltrates an Ohio high school. In this episode, they also talk about drug tests, water jugs, and the excellence of Robert Rodriguez. Enjoy!

Mark and David Corse (@itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social) discuss the 2022 romantic horror film Bones and All. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, and starring Taylor Russell, Timothée Chalamet, Mark Rylance, and a gross hair rope, the movie focuses on what happens when two cannibals go on a cross-country road trip. In this episode, they also talk about movie cannibals, creepy villains, and “Cerulean Sky,” David’s new novella. Buy it here - https://polymathpress.com/products/cerulean-sky-by-david-corse

Mark and John discuss the 1981 horror comedy Evil Dead. Directed by Sam Raimi, and starring Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, and an evil book, the movie focuses on what happens when several Michigan State University students have a terrible time in an isolated cabin. In this episode, they also talk about short films, creative fundraising, and deadly shovels. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall continue their Star Trek franchise discussion by talking about the 2013 blockbuster Star Trek Into Darkness. Directed by J.J. Abrams, and starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldaña, and Benedict “Definitely Not Khan” Cumberbatch, the movie focuses on what happens when the Enterprise crew battle a super soldier named John Harrison. In this episode, they also talk about plot twists, fist fights, and radioactive reactor chambers. Enjoy!

The 2025 Random Awards! Mark and Megan continue their yearly tradition by handing out random awards to their favorite 2025 films. In this episode, they hand out random awards to Hot Spring Shark Attack, Prisoner of War, Sisu: Road to Revenge, Sorry, Baby, Zootopia 2, A Little Prayer, Predator: Badlands, Sentimental Value, Ballerina, Splitsville and more cool 2025 films. Enjoy!

Mark and DJ Valentine (of the Simplistic Reviews Podcast) talk about their favorite dialogue from 2025 movies. In this episode, they chat about well-written scenes featured in Black Bag, Sinners, A Little Prayer, Eephus, The Naked Gun, One Battle After Another, Beast of War, Caught Stealing, One of Them Days, Sorry, Baby, 28 Years Later, They Call Him OG, and many more cool movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi hand out random awards to 2025 horror (or horror-adjacent) films. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about Weapons, Sinners, Companion, Beast of War, Best Wishes to All, 28 Years Later, Presence, Heart Eyes, The Gorge, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Dangerous Animals, The Ugly Stepsister, The Monkey, Together, Troll 2, and many more cool 2025 horror films. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert talk about Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts*, Ironheart and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Mark and John discuss Kurt Russell’s filmography and answer questions about his illustrious career.