So It's Come to This: A Movie Podcast

This week, we're going to the circus with 1988's "Killer Klowns From Outer Space." We talk about the Chiodo Brothers' vision, John Vernon's genius, the movie's showcase of practical effects and more reasons why we love this one-of-a-kind cult classic. Listen now.

This week, we're wondering how far is too far with 1988's "Cop." We talk about the violent noir thriller starring James Woods as the world's worst detective, and how his over-the-top (and illegal) methods and morally bankrupt character feel too real in 2026. Listen now.

This week, we take on the Tall Man by watching 1994's "Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead." We talk about why we love the Phantasm series and this action-packed sequel featuring Angus Scrimm's iconic villain, and we get into our favorite new characters, new spheres and new lore. Listen now.

This week, we close out 2025 with a look at another beloved 1985 movie, "Better Off Dead." We revisit Savage Steve Holland's oddly relatable teen comedy and talk about John Cusack's ski skills, Diane Franklin's French laugh, the movie's stacked cast of '80s icons and, of course, guitar-shredding cheeseburgers. Listen now.

We're home for the holidays and watching 1983's "Blood Beat." We unwrap the one-off hallucinogenic horror classic from a group of Wisconsin folks that features psychic powers, samurai killers and a bit of Christmas spirit. Listen now.

This week, we're getting hypnotized by 1985's "Lifeforce." We talk about how Tobe Hooper's weird sci-fi vampire film — co-written by Dan O'Bannon and released by Cannon Films — took risks that paid off, and we argue why "Lifeforce" should be a bigger cult classic. Listen now.

This week, we give ourselves over to Stanley Kubrick's 1975 masterpiece "Barry Lyndon." We cover what makes this 3-hour historical epic so intimidating but ultimately so rewarding to watch and we talk about the humor and human drama amid the stunning visuals. Listen now.

Our Noirvember continues with Stanley Kubrick's "Killer's Kiss." We talk about the 1955 gangster thriller that packs a punch in its 67 minute runtime, and we cover how Kubrick worked his genius on a shoestring budget in the back alleys and rooftops of New York City 70 years ago. Listen now.

Our Noirvember continues with 1957's "My Gun is Quick," a classic crime story set in the underbelly of Los Angeles. We dig into author Mickey Spillane and this movie's take on his violent private investigator character Mike Hammer, and we talk about L.A. freeways, chopped egg sandwiches and how this movie may have influenced "Blue Velvet." Listen now.

We're preaching the good news of "Honey Don't!" and why the latest lesbian neo-noir flick from Ethan Coen is worth a shot. We get into the Coen Brothers and their post-breakup work, and talk about Margaret Qualley and Chris Evans, the movie's sex and violence, and why we vibed with it more than the critics did. Listen now. (spoilers)