Jake and Meredith are joined by long-time friend of the show Science Expert Ryan Terry to discuss the absolutely gonzo horror film Barbarian now streaming on HBO Max. Content warning for descriptions of bodily dismemberment, rape, torture, and foul language. Listener discretion is advised.
We are too lazy to double check but this is probably the first time we've covered an entire trilogy over the course of the podcast's run and that's pretty cool. Join us as we look at the befuddling decisions made in this franchise capper and discuss the enduring legacy of Michael Myers in Halloween Ends.
We have such sights to show you! Join us as we examine the 2022 reboot of Hellraiser directed by David Brucker (The Night House) now streaming on Hulu. This episode is dedicated to the memory of our friend and horror aficionado Vincent Kukua.
Open the door, get on the floor, everyone's talkin' dinosaurs! Join us as we jump in and examine Jurassic World: Dominion, a film that dares to ask the important questions like "doesn't this dinosaur movie have enough locusts?" Be sure to follow us on Instagram & Twitter @PopSchlockPod and check out our new Patreon page. Enjoy!
We've worked out the kinks and we're back on our recording schedule-- this week we finally get around to examining the Predator prequel PREY starring Amber Midthunder, now streaming on Hulu!
Jake, Meredith and special guest Tori sit down to discuss the latest film release from Jordan Peele, an otherworldly experience that you have to see to believe!
We have returned! Jake and Meredith are back to discuss one of their favorite shows of the year, OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH! Set sail as we discuss myth versus reality, the importance of organic ensemble casting, and much more!
Jump in with uis as we take a look at Guillermo Del Toro's adaptation of Nightmare Alley, now streaming on HBOMax!
We spring into 2022 with an in-depth examination of Joel Coen's staging of The Tragedy of Macbeth starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Apologies for our collective congestion. The weather in Houston has precipitated sinus trouble that no antihistamine in existence can properly manage.
Meredith hates westerns so this should go swimmingly. Listen as we go into acting choices and the effectiveness of genre blending. Also anime us involved. Enjoy!
Evil podcasts tonight! Join us as we take a look at Halloween Kills and discuss how far into a horror franchise you can get before you're really just beating a dead horse. Enjoy!
Spice up your life! This week we are joined by Science (fiction) expert Ryan Terry and Jake's wife Tori as we take a closer look at all things Dune! Does Villenueve's new adaptation do a better job than the 1984 David Lynch version? Do the worms look more like a vageen or a cat's butthole? We ask all the important questions!
Good morning, y'all! This week we dive into the Criterion Collection to examine the debut film from Guillermo Del Toro and talk about the malleability of vampire lore, director trademarks, and much much more. Enjoy!
"Whenever Aleister isn't on screen, the audience should always be asking 'Hey, Where's Aleister?'"
We haven't hit on the "schlock" side of our namesake for a while so we decided to remedy that. This week on the show, we sit down to discuss a film that may as well have been lab grown to be discussed on this show as we examine Psycho Goreman.
It may seem like we're stuck in an unending time loop here at Pop and Schlock but that simply is not the case. This week we're discussing Palm Springs starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as they attempt to navigate a recursive existence in the desert at a wedding even more uncomfortable than the last one Jake officiated. Discourse and tangents abound. enjoy! *Marked as explicit for a few random F-Bombs*
This week we take a frank look at the concepts of grief, mourning, and loss as we do a deep dive into the Nicolas Cage film that everybody and their mother wanted us to cover-- Pig; directed by Michael Sarnoski and co-starring Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin. Enjoy!
Is it possible that the universe conjured up a movie that was built from the ground up to fit precisely in the wheelhouse of both of our hosts? Apparently so, as we discuss Malignant, the new film by James Wan that has been dividing audiences sharply since its debut! Join us as we discuss why this film WORKS despite not being aligned very much with the modern American horror zeitgeist!
Blessings upon us as we discuss the latest film featuring the patron saint of Pop and Schlock-- Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Join us as we discuss the Netflix original featuring a supporting class boasting Woody Harrelson and Jun Kunimura. Topics of discussion include cultural sensitivity in the depiction of Japan as a setting, the importance of physicality in building a believable action performance, appropriate placement of CGI, and more. We also get a post-storm update on Meredith's carnivorous plants, so that's cool.
Enjoy!
We have returned! And we decided to exercise our Lit major tendencies by analyzing A24's The Green Knight, an adaptation of the 14th century romantic poem. Follow along as we try to avoid making too many Monty Python references and try to be as tactful as we can regarding medieval sex acts. Fun for the whole family!
*Marked Explicit for sexual references and some vulgar language*
We're gonna try this again! Once more with feeling! Jacob King (@jacobkinghtx) and Meredith Nudo (@MeredithNudo) come back to a reloaded Pop and Schlock Podcast because...hell, why not at this point, right? This is a teaser episode where Jake breaks down what to expect and sets the stage for a new season of the show.
