Grieving and Processing

Phil Collins fans only beyond this point.What happens when the pressure to be perfect becomes a performance no one’s watching? In a world obsessed with status, control, and appearances, you can still be a clone that remains a chilling reflection of toxic ambition and hollow masculinity. This week, the Babes dissect the razor-sharp satire behind the cult classic American Psycho (2000). A film that, even 25 years later, still delivers bloody good commentary that feels eerily relevant today. From the film’s chaotic creation to Patrick Bateman’s empty, polished shell, we peel back the mask to examine the desperate hunger for validation. So Lagoonies, pop in your headphones, tune out the noise, and join us as we chase a Dorsia reservation and unwind with the absurdly meticulous morning routine of an American Psycho. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babes.substack.com

They're heeere... and so are we! In this episode, we venture into the different dimensions of this haunted suburban nightmare that is the cult classic Poltergeist (1982). From preventable ghostly TV static to malevolent tree attacks and that iconic clown scene (you know the one), we’re opening our minds to the fun, the layers, and the behind-the-scenes stories that make this movie re-watchable. Is your house built on a burial ground? Let’s hope not — but call your local parapsychologist, avoid the closet, and remember: It’s not a haunting… It's a Poltergeist. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babes.substack.com

It’s been a while since we’ve enjoyed and been both absolutely horrified by a movie in a long time! Enter the 2024 Austrian slow burn, The Devil’s Bath. While this hidden gem of folk horror should be on everyone’s radar, don’t expect any jump scares. Nope, just the sweet sweet terror of tradition and human behavior. Though set in the 18th century, this film touches on themes that are just as relevant today like mental illness, depression, un-aliving oneself and the threats of our waning communities. Buckle up because this bath is no kiddie pool. We’re about to dive head first into the deep end of THE DEVIL’S BATH. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babes.substack.com

WOOOOWEEEEE, LAGOONIES! Is this the movie where two people can sit in totally different chairs on a film and stay friends?HELL YEAH! This week, we dive into Robert Eggers’ highly anticipated 2024 gothic remake, Nosferatu. Was it love, possession, or something in between? Why do we feel so differently about this film compared to public opinion? Did Eggers miss the mark, or are we just blinded by rose-colored glasses when it comes to atmospheric tales of timeless folklore? Join us as we explore what goes bump in the night, listen for that eerie pneumothorax voice, and brace ourselves for the plague of Nosferatu. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babes.substack.com

Laced with hyper-pink and gut punches that will leave you reeling, this is the revenge thriller you never see coming. This week, we’re getting into 2020’s Promising Young Woman and unpacking the subtle religious references all the way to blatant, systemic societal problems that women deal with every.single.day. Cassie’s journey may be fueled by heartbreak and loss, but man-oh-man does she provide us with the vengeful catharsis that we probably need now more than ever.Get ready to unravel webs of complicity, and grapple with the film's controversial ending. Join us as we explore the provocative questions "Promising Young Woman" raises about justice, forgiveness, and the prices we pay for seeking retribution. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babes.substack.com

What if a traumatic experience revealed you had a powerful, unexpected defense mechanism—like literal teeth in your VAGINA? Chomp chomp! On this week’s episode, The Babes sink their teeth into the twisted, darkly comedic 2007 coming-of-age horror film, Teeth. Join us as we sink our chompers into this film's sharp edges by exploring themes of purity culture, the fear of female power, toxic male entitlement (UGH - don’t get us started), creepy step brothers, and so much MORE. We dissect the societal pressures on women to remain “pure” and why it’s time to reclaim that narrative. Alrighty, Lagoonies! Grab your “Sex Changes Everything” t-shirt and stay vigilant out there because this world has TEETH. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babes.substack.com

Unresolved trauma and self-righteousness…does it lead to spiritual awakening? Or spiral out into vivid hallucinations and self-destruction? On this week’s episode, The Babes pray at the altar of the 2019 horror-drama St. Maude. We confess our thoughts on the intersections of faith, isolation, repression and mental health. We had a lot to say on the risks of unchecked religious zeal and the potential for spiritual beliefs to become harmful when they separate one from reality. Let us pray to the one and only Saint Maud. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babes.substack.com

Not our regularly scheduled programming, but here’s a message of solidarity in these dark, fucked up, unprecedented times. STAY RADICAL LAGOONIES. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babes.substack.com

On this SEASON TWO premiere episode, The Babes cover a vvvery special film that had us feeling SO much: The beautifully grotesque, 2024 horror/sci-fi movie of the year so far - The Substance. We try to pump it up while discussing the toxicities of self-destruction, ageism and the pursuit of beauty. So, with that - It’s time to curl that last strand, jam that earring in, keep the balance and take one more healthy dose of The Substance. This film depicts themes of gore, body horror, body dysmorphia, abuse, psychological intensity, drug use, and violence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babes.substack.com

Hail Satan *muah* HIIIIIII. Hello, we’re back?! Well, us Babes like to keep things fresh, and keep you dear listeners on your toes - SO we changed our movie pick for this week's episode. We covering the new, hot off the press and highly-anticipated 2024 horror-crime-thriller Oz Perkins film - LONGLEGS. This was a fun one and we’re just going to leave it at that. Enjoy the listen! This movie depicts themes of murder suicide, child death, abuse, violence, and psychological intensity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babes.substack.com