The Thing

LotR December is underway, and we begin in The Shire, in a hobbit hole in Hobbiton, with a Rankin/Bass animated classic that achieves in under 90 minutes what Peter Jackson failed to do with an entire 10 hour trilogy... If you're a LotR stan, feel free to clock our misinformed lore, and if you're not, join along with Middle-Earth-Virgin Emily in watching these epic adventure films for the first time! Down Down To Goblin Town!! We also recorded this the DAY before the Spotify/Apple Wrapped came out, and to report back Emily's top artist was Greta van Fleet, Dara's was Hozier, and Jen's was The Script. And a huge thanks to those who've shared with us that The Swamp made it's way onto yours!  Cynthia Erivo Doing The Wicked Riff In Target, But It's SlowSend us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected]

Are we? Traveling back in time to the first thanksgiving to take turkey off the menu? Well yes! Covering the 2013 fever dream that is Free Birds this week in a short little holiday episode.  Send us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected]

David Lynch called... and he wants nothing to do with Dune. Diving into the 1984 adaptation this week, primarily from a comparative perspective to Dune parts I and II (2021,2024), with some light convo about the new HBO series Dune: Prophecy as well. So buckle into your stillsuit and dehydrate into the dunes of Arrkis this week with us. Alia Actress Tiktok Send us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected]

Covering an objectively fire movie during bad movies month, sorry! We didn't realize only the sequel was lame. Turns out Keanu reeves as a bomb squad cop with a buzz cut is really doing it for us this week. Sandra Bullock's wig? Not so much. Awkward Ellen Interview with KeanuBluesky (New Social Platform to replace the bird)Movie Grid GameSend us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected]

Why does Cats (2019) feel a little too correct right now? Excellent YouTube Video Essay on why Cats (2019) Sucked AssTikTok of vogueing to Jellicle CatsButthole Cut was "Very Real"Send us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected]

One Two Freddy's coming for you, three four we're ending horror- month with A Nightmare on Elm St OG Wes Craven obviously. Happy Halloweenie.SWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodTwitter: @theswamppodOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected] us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected]

This movie is like Where's Waldo but for Tilda Swinton. Chatting it up about Luca Guadagnino's 2018 film Suspiria this week, but mostly chatting about Dakota Johnson's wig. SWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodTwitter: @theswamppodOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected] us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected]

Shocked and upset to learn this one doesn't have roller coaster crashes, log trucks, acupuncture mishaps, or tanning beds... but alas we will be covering the 2000s horror film Final Destination this week. BOSTON FOLKS! Check out the Boston Palestine Film Festival sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts happening THIS WEEKEND OCTOBER 18-20th  https://www.mfa.org/series/boston-palestine-film-festivalSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodTwitter: @theswamppodOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected] us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected]

Starting a rumor here that Sabrina Carpenter is an industry plant nepo baby because her father is John Carpenter, director of the 1982 sci-fi horror film The Thing. Referenced in the episode:doesthedogdie.comHillary Duff "Think Before You Speak" PSA John Carpenter says "What the hell is a letterboxd"SWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodTwitter: @theswamppodOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected] us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected]

Sorry for the delayed episode this week, we had technical difficulties and then phlegm based illness, but better late than phlegmy I always say. Happy Halloweenie SWAMP listeners, we're just gonna cover some bog standard Horror this month starting off with the 1960 Hitchcock film Psycho.  We were guests on the most recent episode of the BICONIC podcast, so be sure to give that a listen here! SWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodTwitter: @theswamppodOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected] us a textSWAMP stuff:PatreonTikTok: @theswamppodcastInstagram: @theswamppodBluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.socialOur Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievraYouTubeOur website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/Email: [email protected]