In this episode, we dive into Grandma’s Boy (2006), a stoner comedy about growing up way past the point of no return. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we break down the story of Alex, a 35-year-old video game tester forced to move in with his grandma and her eccentric roommates. We’ll explore how the film turns slackerdom into a story of redemption, where gaming, weed, and grandma collide in absurd harmony. Tune in as we unpack its cult appeal, juvenile genius, and why it remains a mark for Happy Madison.
In this episode, we dive into Kaneto Shindō’s Onibaba (1964), a haunting descent into lust, survival, and damnation set against the marshes of medieval Japan. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we break down a tale where hunger and desire blur into horror, where two women kill to live, and one demonic mask turns the human face into something even more monstrous. Tune in as we explore how Onibaba redefined the boundaries of folk horror and erotic dread. We’ll dig into its hypnotic visuals, the ritualistic rhythms of survival, and the way Shindō weaponizes shadow, sound, and silence.
In this episode, we break down Alexandre Aja’s High Tension (2003), a ferocious entry in the New French Extremity movement that fuses raw brutality with psychological collapse. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we dissect this blood-soaked slasher, a film that begins as a home-invasion shocker and ends as a hallucinatory study of obsession and repression. Tune in as we break down the film’s legacy. We’ll talk about its place in early-2000s horror, its controversial narrative pivot, and why High Tension still divides audiences two decades later.
In this episode, we break down Demián Rugna’s Terrified (2017), a relentless slice of Argentinian horror that invades the quiet streets of Buenos Aires with unexplainable terror. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we unpack the film’s mosaic of urban hauntings. From its fractured storytelling to its police procedural framework, we trace how Terrified transforms ordinary domestic spaces into gateways of Lovecraftian Horror. Rugna crafts a nightmare where fear is communal, unstoppable, and deeply rooted in the unseen.
In this episode, we break down Danny and Michael Philippou’s Bring Her Back (2025), a suffocating horror descent into grief, obsession, and the forbidden pull of resurrection. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we explore the film’s bleak atmosphere, where a foster mother's desperate yearning collides with occult rituals. From the chilling performances by Sally Hawkins to the unrelenting sense of dread, we trace how the film transforms loss into a nightmarish cycle of possession, decay, and guilt that can’t be buried. So tune in as we dive into how Bring Her Back's portrait of love is corroded by the hunger to undo death itself.
In this episode, we recap our favorite moves of the year, well kinda. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we take a look back at the movies we've watched in 2025 and pick out our favorites. We'll laugh, we'll cry, so join us and let us know what your favorites from the year are.
In this episode, we break down David Sandberg’s Kung Fury, a neon-drenched, synth-fueled, 30-minute blast of pure ‘80s fever dream. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we unpack the film’s delirious mashup of kung-fu cops, time-traveling Nazis, Norse gods, and rampaging arcade machines. From VHS-soaked aesthetics to knowingly absurd one-liners, we dive into how Kung Fury parodies and over-the-top action to create a cult short film that feels like both a lost relic and a parody trailer brought to life.
In this episode, we break down Steven LaMorte’s Screamboat, a wild horror-comedy that turns Disney’s 1928 steamboat setting into a blood-soaked nightmare cruise. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we unpack the film’s unhinged tone, midnight-movie energy, and its blend of cartoon nostalgia and slasher mayhem. From twisted sight gags to over-the-top kills, we explore how Screamboat weaponizes childhood iconography and warps it into something grotesque, hilarious, and unforgettable.
In this episode, we break down Gaspar Noé’s I Stand Alone is a brutal plunge into the mind of an aging butcher seething with rage, isolation, and despair. Join The Dale, Cea, and TWan as we unpack the film’s stark narration, suffocating nihilism, and its unflinching portrait of alienation on the margins of society. From shocking monologues to Noé’s infamous “warning” countdown, we explore how the film dares its audience to confront the darkest corners of the human condition.
In this episode, we enter the high-pressure world of Boiler Room (2000), where ambition and greed clash with morality and consequence. From Seth Davis’s desperate hustle for legitimacy to the seductive pull of fast money and faster lies. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we unravel how Ben Younger’s crime drama exposes the dark underbelly of American capitalism.
In this episode, we ride through the fog-drenched woods of Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (1999), where gothic romance and grisly legend collide. From Ichabod Crane’s skeptical science to the Headless Horseman’s bloody reign. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we explore how Burton turns Washington Irving’s classic tale into a fever dream of superstition and spectacle.
In this episode, we explore David Lynch’s Wild at Heart, a surreal road trip of love, violence, and sex. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we follow Sailor and Lula’s journey through hitmen, witches, and the twisted underbelly of Americana. From Elvis serenades to unhinged mobsters, we examine how Lynch transformed a lovers-on-the-run story into a fever dream of desire and doom.
In this episode, we spiral into Gaspar Noé’s Climax — a hypnotic descent into chaos, dance, and delirium. What starts as an electrifying rehearsal turns sinister when the troupe’s sangria is spiked, unraveling the night into paranoia, violence, and hallucination. Joining The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we break down the film’s unbroken takes, pulsing soundtrack, and raw performances that blur the line between choreography and collapse. It’s part fever dream, part horror show, and completely unhinged.
In this episode, the boys went to the movie and watched 2025's Superman. Directed by James Gunn, Superman is a showcase of superhero team-ups and action-packed scenes. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we break down whether Gunn has successfully saved the DC Universe. Will discuss the highs and lows of the film and what we're looking forward to next.
In this episode, we dive into The Iron Giant, a story of friendship, fear, and identity set against the backdrop of 1950s paranoia. Directed by Brad Bird, this 1999 animated gem blends Cold War anxiety with heartfelt storytelling and hand-drawn wonder. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we explore what makes The Iron Giant timeless, tender, and tragically overlooked.
In this episode, we cover Bringing Out the Dead, Martin Scorsese’s overlooked gem that dives into the life of a New York City paramedic. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we explore how Scorsese turns burnout into spiritual warfare and chaos into dark poetry. Nicolas Cage stars as Frank Pierce, a man unraveling under the weight of lives he couldn’t save and ghosts he can’t shake. Set in the drug-fueled streets of 1990s Hell’s Kitchen, the film pulses with exhaustion, guilt, and hallucinatory dread.
In this episode, we dive into The 'Burbs, a dark comedy where paranoia brews behind picket fences. Through the eyes of Ray Peterson, we witness neighborly suspicion spiral into full-blown hysteria as he and his friends investigate the creepy Klopeks next door. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we discuss if The 'Burbs still holds up today and what? Directed by Joe Dante, this 1989 cult classic blends slapstick, suspense, and a healthy dose of suburban dread.
In this episode, we dive into City of God, a portrait of life inside Rio’s most infamous favela. Through the eyes of aspiring photographer Rocket, we witness the rise of gang violence, the fall of innocence, and the chaos that grips an entire generation. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we discuss what makes City of God brutal, beautiful, and unforgettable. Directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, this 2002 masterpiece blends documentary-style realism with breathtaking style.
In this episode, we dive into the nightmarish world of Tetsuo: The Iron Man, a groundbreaking 1989 cyberpunk horror film by Shinya Tsukamoto. Blending industrial noise, body horror, and surreal visuals, the film follows a man’s grotesque transformation into a twisted hybrid of flesh and scrap metal. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we discuss the movie’s disturbing visuals, hyper-sexual themes, and why it remains a cult classic decades later.
In this episode, we step into the world of Paprika, a mind-bending anime that blurs the line between dreams and reality. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we dive into Satoshi Kon’s visionary tale of a therapist who uses experimental technology to explore the subconscious. As stolen dream devices unleash chaos, the boundaries of identity, control, and sanity dissolve. We break down the film’s amazing visuals, haunting themes, and its influence on modern cinema. This episode is a journey through the subconscious you won’t want to miss.