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Episode 73: Christmas with the Kranks and Queer Christmas Representation

To kick off the holiday season, we watched the compulsively watchable "classic," Christmas with the Kranks, where we uncover the TRUE villain of the movie (We begin this discussion at the 1 hr and 2 minute time stamp). Before that, we talk about what we've been watching to get into the holiday spirit, as well as discuss how we feel about the queer representation in Hallmark Christmas movies after watching The Holiday Sitter. 

Episode 72: Halloween Ends

After losing an episode to remote recording technical difficulties, we're finally back to cover the finale of the Laurie Strode Halloween saga. Halloween Ends is even more divisive than its predecessor, but does it deserve all the hate? Or does it deserve all the love? Tune in to find out what we think.

 

00.00 - 27.00 - Intro and what we've been watching for Spooky Season.

27.00 - 49.45 - A quick overview on our thoughts of Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills, as well as our take on the stories surrounding THAT scream queens group photo. 

49.45 - 2.32.00 - A deep dive into Halloween Ends.

2.32.40 - Bloopers.

Episode 71: Scream (2022) and X

We catch up on everything we've been up to and watching before diving into 2022's big screen slashers Scream and X! Also discussed, the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Exploited, and Lovelace. Also, we'll be recording remotely moving forward, so expect episodes at a more frequent pace moving forward. Please drop any episode suggestions at @youcantsiwithus_podcast on Instagram! 

Episode 70: Surprise Holiday Bonus!

We couldn't let the holiday season go by without gifting everyone with a little unplanned bonus episode. We catch up on everything we've been watching since wrapping up production on a film, and go in depth into all our annual favorite Christmas watches including Home Alone, Seeds, Black Christmas, and John's thoughts on Netflix's new gay rom-com, Single All the Way. Finally, we talk about the unofficial Black Christmas fan film sequel, It's Me Billy, now streaming on youtube!

Episode 69: Halloween Kills and Re-Ranking the Series

We couldn't let spooky season pass without churning out an epic Halloween episode! We went into Halloween Kills wanting to love it, and well... we had some thoughts. Immediately following our Halloween Kills review, we re-rank all the entries in the series. But first, we talk about what we've been watching. John dived into more recent horror fare like There's Someone Inside Your House and the Chucky TV series, and Spencer went vintage with a crop of Made-for-TV "classics" like Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby and Day of Judgement.

 

The Halloween Kills Discussion begins at the 42 minute mark!

Episode 68: Pride 2021 - Butcher, Backer, Nightmare Maker

As Pride month comes to a close, we're going out with one of the most subversive and possibly progressive (?) horror movies of the 1980s. Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker takes the psycho-biddy subgenre, throws in a dash of 80s slasher, and goes overboard with incest and homosexuality to create one hell of a lost gem of a movie. Also, we discuss our thoughts the commercialization of Pride in general in quite the old man rant. 

Episode 67: SAVED! (2004)

In our annual prom episode, we delve into the underrated Christian satire Saved! There's plenty to unpack with what this movie is trying to say, and how dark the themes and humor actually get in this "lighthearted" Mandy Moore romp. And since it's June, there is PLENTY of queer content to explore!

Episode 66: Batman & Robin

We're back and we're defending the queer mess-terpiece known as Joel Schumacher's Batman & Robin! Though one of the most despised films in the comic book superhero genre, this one had a big impact on both of us at a young age, and there's no denying our love for every over-stylized second of it. Also discussed, Showgirls, Zack Snyder's Justice League, and Godzilla vs Kong. 

Episode 65: Disturbing Behavior & The Faculty

We continue our 90s cult VHS double features with two of the late '90s horror step-children! In a time where slashers ruled the box office, Disturbing Behavior and The Faculty took a chance by calling back to the likes of The Stepford Wives and Body Snatchers. We delve into why these two films are still worth a watch with their unique aesthetics and queer readings, as well as a slew of memorable performances, humor, and truly great suspense sequences. Also discussed, Netflix's The Night Stalker, William Castle's Shanks, the latest season of Drag Race, a VERY special episode of Little House on the Prairie, and the new queer musical adaptation, The Prom. 

Episode 64: The Crush and Fear

We're back with a 90s psycho-sexual teen stalker double feature! Both The Crush and Fear are fan favorites amongst millennial queers and women, but why are we so drawn to them? And how do they hold up under a 2021 eye? We dive into the entertainment and camp value in both of these cult classics, as well as discuss the endlessly interesting (and sometimes aggravating) gender politics going on in each! Also discussed: Wonder Woman 1984, Massacre at Central High, and censoring archaic slurs in older films.