So It's Come to This: A Movie Podcast

This week, we take a slime-covered bite out of The Big Apple with 1989's "Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan." We talk about the movie's large cast of teen victims, drawn-out cruise ship scenes, brief NYC screen time, and why we think it's an underrated entry in the franchise. Listen now.

This week, we're going down the rabbit hole with 2025's "Bugonia." We talk about why we liked this satirical conspiracy thriller from Yorgos Lanthimos, why we love Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons and why this far-out film doesn't feel all that crazy in today's world. Listen now.

This week, we're hitting the paddles with "Marty Supreme." We talk about the ping-pong centered odyssey from Josh Safdie and explain why we've become Chalamet guys. Listen now.

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.