BJ Colangelo

Join Germain Lussier, a senior reporter at io9 Gizmodo, Peter Sciretta, co-creator of Ordinary Adventures, and BJ Colangelo, co-host of This Ends at Prom, as they dissect the 2025 Summer Movie Wager results. They revel in surprising box office hits like 'Lilo and Stitch' while analyzing the thriving and struggling dynamics between DC and Marvel films. Expect playful banter over their predictions, insights into the unexpected success of 'Thunderbolts,' and a humorous rivalry that culminates in Peter's shocking victory—who knew predictions could be this entertaining?

Willa Fitzgerald, the versatile Scream and Reacher actress, discusses the demanding performance and intense trust behind Strange Darling. Filmmaker JT Mollner, known for Outlaws and Angels, explores extreme storytelling, exploitation influences, moral ambiguity, and films that divide audiences. BJ Colangelo joins a spoiler-free conversation on the thriller’s reversals, Tarantino-esque structure, striking style, and playful twists on familiar genre conventions.

Germain Lussier, io9/Gizmodo reporter with box office chops; BJ Colangelo, evening news editor and film commentator; Peter Sciretta, filmmaker and past wager winner. They stake their Summer Movie Wager picks and debate contenders like Toy Story 5 vs Spider-Man, Nolan’s The Odyssey IMAX appeal, Minions family strength, Moana live-action prospects, Supergirl counterprogramming, Devil Wears Prada 2 legs, Mandalorian theatrical urgency.

Peter Sciretta, /Film founder and Ordinary Adventures co-creator; BJ Colangelo, Fangoria’s digital managing editor; and Germain Lussier, io9 and Gizmodo senior reporter, join a lively box-office showdown. They unpack Spider-Man’s dominance, The Odyssey’s Nolan-fueled spectacle, Toy Story 5, horror breakout Obsession, Backrooms’ internet-to-theater leap, and superhero misfires. Then the wager winner claims bragging rights and picks required Halloween viewing.

BJ Colangelo, entertainment journalist and co-host of This Ends at Prom, explores the history and reclaiming of queer-coded villains. She traces how coding arose, maps vivid villain archetypes, and celebrates campy, monstrous worlds as sites of queer joy and resistance. The conversation also weighs risks of sanitizing villains and why being seen as monstrous can be powerful.

BJ Colangelo, lead evening news editor at SlashFilm and host of This Ends at Prom, brings sharp film and queer-story analysis. They unpack Half Man’s moral flips, brutal coming-out honesty, the barn fight’s deliberate ambiguity, and how masculinity, motherhood, and fandom shape sympathy. Short, incisive takes on why the show divides viewers and when its intensity pays off.

Join BJ Colangelo, a cult cinema expert and co-host of This Ends at Prom, and Germain Lussier, senior reporter at io9 and reigning summer movie wager champion, as they dive into the beloved Disney Channel Original Film, Lemonade Mouth. They explore the film's nostalgic themes of friendship, critique its musical elements, and share personal anecdotes about its impact. The lively discussion touches on its unique qualities, visual aesthetics, and the evolving landscape of teen films, all wrapped up in humor and camaraderie.

Join Peter Sciretta, co-founder of SlashFilm and the YouTube channel Ordinary Adventures, Germain Lussier, senior reporter at io9 and Gizmodo, and BJ Colangelo, lead editor at SlashFilm. They hilariously dissect the 2025 Summer Movie Wager, making their predictions on which films will dominate the box office. Highlights include debates on the upcoming 'Lilo and Stitch' remake and the nostalgic allure of 'Karate Kid.' This lively conversation offers insights into box office trends, star power, and cultural relevance, making it a must-listen for movie buffs!

This discussion features Ben Pearson, Jacob Hall, BJ Colangelo, and Chris Evangelista, all film editors with a knack for dissecting genre cinema. They dive into the gritty world of body horror, exploring its defining characteristics and the emotional depth behind the grotesque. Key films are passionately debated, from Cronenberg classics to modern gems like 'Possessor.' The group also reveals hidden treasures and shares their personal favorites, culminating in a lively ranking of the most impactful body horror movies that leave both chills and thought-provoking questions.

BJ Colangelo, a savvy film critic, Germain Lussier, an entertainment journalist, and Peter Sciretta, a film creator, dive into the thrilling chaos of summer box office results. They dissect the surprising triumph of 'Inside Out 2' and its nostalgic appeal. The trio shares humorous anecdotes about their predictions, the shocking performance of films like 'Furiosa,' and the evolving landscape of movie marketing. With insights into audience expectations and the stress of the Summer Movie Wager, their lively banter keeps the conversation both entertaining and enlightening.