So It's Come to This: A Movie Podcast

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)

This week, we're podcasting under a full moon with "Stephen King's Silver Bullet." We talk about the werewolf craze of the '80s, King's unique path to writing this story, and "private justice" in the small town of Tarker's Mills. Listen now.

This week, we celebrate Halloween by watching the saddest Rob Zombie movie ever, "Halloween II." We talk about the director's cut of the 2009 sequel and get into Michael Myers' beard, Laurie's downward spiral, the movie's cool cast of character actors and, of course, "Weird" Al. Listen now.

This week, we're staking out 1985's horror classic "Fright Night." We talk about why we love Chris Sarandon's sexy next-door vampire and Roddy McDowall's washed up horror host, how everyone knew an Evil Ed in high school and why vampires are so theatrical. Listen now.

This week, we're knocking our heads around to talk about "Him." We cover the new sports-horror movie's cult messages, Marlon Wayans' acting, Julia Fox's eyebrows, and why billionaires are so weird. Listen now.

This week, we're having a few small beers with "One Battle After Another." We talk about Paul Thomas Anderson, Leo, Benicio, Sean Penn's serious toddler walk, the movie's mix of action and comedy and how it stands among PTA's other films. Listen now.