On this special one off episode, with no connection, we bring you our one piece of spooky programming this Halloween season: cult classic and Criterion favorite House (1977). We talk about the films themes, backgrounds, special effects, and our differing levels of enjoyment.
Ian give a brief review of the new Apple TV series, Mr. Scorsese and McKenzie updates us on her John Carpenter journey. We also discuss what is coming to the Criterion Collection in January 2026 as well as the channel next month (November 2025).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:16) What we've been watching
(00:14:12) Criterion Collection announcements for January 2026
(00:21:59) Criterion Channel additions for November 2025
(00:28:37) House
(00:55:10) Final thoughts
(00:59:39) Listener Messages
(01:07:13) Next week
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NEXT WEEK: NIGHTMARE ALLEY (1947) with Special Guest Guti
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