Episode 54 - Gateway Horror and Other Subjects

The iconic score. The iconic lines. The iconic characters. After a recent October rewatch of William Friedkin's adaptation of William Peter Blatty's harrowing novel THE EXORCIST, it seemed like the perfect time to discuss this iconic film. 

Ghostface may ask, "What's your favorite scary movie?", but Lauren & Aaron ask the question, "What was your first scary movie?" Get ready for a deep dive into the favorites that scared them as kids...and what scares them now. Plus, some other fun stuff!  

Over 40 years after its initial release, cult horror classic SLEEPAWAY CAMP finally receives the novelization treatment! Aaron & Lauren sat down with the novelization's author BR Flynn to talk about their writing process, the film's enduring legacy, and more.

Thirty years before Taylor Swift, actress Elizabeth Berkley donned fishnets and feathers -- and not much else -- in Paul Verhoeven's SHOWGIRLS. Aaron & Lauren, along with special guest Sam Hurdich, discuss how and why the cult classic has endured for three decades. Recorded live at PHX Fan Fusion 2025. 

In conjunction with the discussion of KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and eventized cinema, Aaron & Lauren timewarp to June 2025, where they discussed the importance of theatrical exhibition and what the moviegoing trends currently look like, in front of a live audience at Phoenix Fan Fusion. 

Netflix's KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is all the rage right now! Special guest Evie Hudson joins Aaron & Lauren to talk about seeing the film as a sing-along during a special two-day-only theatrical event, which leads to a discussion on "eventized cinema." 

One of Aaron's favorite features is TOMBSTONE -- it's also one of the Westerns Lauren can actually stand to watch. So, why don't you give this episode a listen, pardner? You're a daisy if you do!

Let's talk about DICK...TRACY, that is! They're on their way...to discuss a movie that has played a vital role in the lives of both of them for pretty much 3 decades. 

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...a new episode! Lauren & Aaron were lucky enough to catch an early screening of James Gunn's new Superman film. Is it more powerful than a locomotive? Or has it been cursed by Kryptonite? (SPOILERS AHEAD!) 

Lauren & Aaron's 4-part deep dive into the Mission: Impossible franchise comes to end with a discussion on DEAD RECKONING & THE FINAL RECKONING, as well as their final thoughts.Special intro music courtesy Marcus Lim.