Hey, all you freaks, zombies, and sexy space vampires: the party’s over! On this episode of the podcast, Jake and Kristy revisit some of the more gruesome films that were a formative part of their childhood years. Up first is 1993’s Freaked, the twisted brainchild of Alex Winter that become a part of the regular viewing rotation in Kristy’s household. Then, it’s on to Jake’s recommendation with 1985’s Lifeforce, the Cannon Films-produced, Dan O’Bannon-penned, Tobe Hooper-directed intergalactic horror apocalypse. Not content with stopping there, the podcast hosts break format to gush over a film they love: Peter Jackson’s Dead Alive, the ultimate film in zombie horror-comedy carnage. All that and more on an all-new Blindspots! Music in this episode is from openings of the films Freaked and Lifeforce. 

On this episode, Jake and Kristy venture into the previously unexplored realm of documentary filmmaking. Up first, Kristy shares LOVE, ANTOSHA, a 2019 doc about the life of late actor/musician/artist Anton Yelchin. Then, Jake introduces Kristy to the heart-wrenching story behind 2008’s DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER. All this and more on an all-new Blindspots!

On an all-new episode of Blindspots, our hosts try out a brand new format with a listener-curated double feature! Rather than recommend a film to each other, Jake and Kristy check out a pair of films suggested to them by two listeners, neither of which they have seen. Up first is Paula's pick, Hal Ashby’s 1973 film The Last Detail, an existentialist drama about two Naval officers escorting a third to prison. Then, they discuss Jerry's pick, Poetry, South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong’s 2010 film about an elderly woman struggling to keep her life together. All of this excitement and more! And, if you have any films that could potentially be viewed for the show, let us know!

On an all-new episode of Blindspots, the hosts take a look at a pair of films from two of America’s most revered auteur filmmakers. First up, Jake introduces Kristy to the perfect distillation of Robert Altman’s comedic sensibilities with 1970’s Brewster McCloud. Then, Kristy shares Jonathan Demme’s raw and emotionally loaded masterwork that is 2008’s Rachel Getting Married. Don your wingsuit, take flight, and enjoy. Songs used in the episode include White Feather Wings by Merry Clayton from Brewster McCloud and Unknown Legend by Neil Young performed by Tunde Adebimpe for Rachel Getting Married.

Shake out your slippers and contact your local government agency - it's a new episode of Blindspots! In our first Creature Feature pairing, we take a look at the eight-legged horrors that run rampant in a small Californian town in the 1990's Amblin-produced Arachnophobia. Then, we go grander in scope as Neon Genesis Evangelion mastermind Hideaki Anno unleashes bureaucratic red tape against a new incarnation of the world's most famous kaiju with 2016's Shin Godzilla. It's a wonderful episode of entertainment, one that should be enjoyed with a big bowl of popcorn (provided you check it for spiders first). Music used in this episode: Trevor Jones - Delbert's Theme & Godzilla Title· Akira Ifukube.

We bake a lot of pies here on the Blindspots Podcast. So far, we’ve had such favorites as the Halloween Four Film Spooktacular Pie, the Troubled Youth Dealing With Parental Issues Pie, the Do Not Watch These Films With The Lights Off Pie, and the Christmas Double-Blind Holiday Extravaganza Pie. This week, we’re introducing a new flavor: The Films Of Adrienne Shelly Pie. For this episode of Blindspots, we celebrate the life and work of Adrienne Shelly, a vibrant and wonderful performer who enjoyed a career as an actress and director. Jake and Kristy get together to talk Hal Hartley’s sophomore masterwork, 1990’s Trust, and Adrienne’s Shelly's third directorial accomplishment and final starring role, 2007’s Waitress. It’s a warm and delightful tribute to an indelible artist brought to you for your listening pleasure. Now with more pie. Music used is Short Skirt/Long Jacket by Cake.

For the inaugural episode of 2021, the Blindspots Duo are back in action as they revisit a pair of feel-good movies from their younger lives. Up first, Jake and Kristy journey to the magical world of Hayao Miyazaki's My Neighbor Totoro and experience all of the wonderfully fantastical creatures and elements it has to offer. Then, they explore the life of an orphaned young man in WWII-era Maine, who becomes a doctor and falls in love in Lasse Hallstrom's The Cider House Rules. It's an episode of warmth and self-discovery, filled with apple orchards and catbuses to help ring in the new year. Music used from the film My Neighbor Totoro.

In a very Merry episode of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy get into the holiday spirit with another special double episode! First, they each share a Christmas film with each other, in the form of Nora Ephron’s 90’s rom-com, Sleepless in Seattle, and 2017’s British zombie-musical, Anna and the Apocalypse. Then, in an unprecedented move for the podcast, they both cover two films neither of them has seen, with Ernst Lubitsch’s 1940 classic, The Shop Around the Corner, and Arnaud Desplechin’s 2008 familial drama, A Christmas Tale. Wrap yourself up in a warm blanket near an open fire and nestle down with this cozy episode of pure, Yuletide cheer.

On this episode of Blindspots, Kristy and Jake discuss a pair of films that offer a great deal of domestic drama and filial affection. First, there’s Michael Caton-Jones’ based-on-a-memoir, coming of age film, 1993’s This Boy’s Life, followed by Xavier Dolan’s French-Canadian tale about a troubled mother-son relationship, 2014’s Mommy. Come for the breakout performances, stay for the daring stylistic flourishes. Music featured is this episode "Wonderwall" by Oasis.

On a very Spooktacular episode of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy discuss not two, but four horror movies to celebrate the Halloween season! Join them as they cover 1981’s The Funhouse, 1988’s Lady in White, 1990’s The Exorcist III, and 1990’s The Witches. All this and more on a special, fright-filled episode!

On an especially heart-rending episode of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy introduce each other to a pair of emotionally hefty masterpieces from two world-renowned filmmakers. First, there’s Wim Wenders’ 1984 confessional road movie, Paris, Texas, followed by Clint Eastwood’s tender period romance, The Bridges of Madison County. Listen and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime podcast experience. Music used in this episode is Johnny Hartman's I See Your Face Before Me, played in the film The Bridges of Madison County.

On Episode 3 of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy introduce each other to a pair of mid-90s films that are all about the industry: 1996’s IRMA VEP, Olivier Assayas’ loving ode to cinema and Maggie Cheung, and the 1995 film TO DIE FOR, Gus Van Sant’s biting satire on the price of fame. Listen and enjoy! The music used is in the film To Die For, and is Season of the Witch by Donovan.