So It's Come to This: A Movie Podcast
So It's Come to This: A Movie Podcast
Finally, a podcast about movies.
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Jan 29, 2020 • 1h 14min
EP 33: Lost Highway
Welcome back to our two-part David Lynch double feature. This week, Charlie and Eric take the trip down 1997's "Lost Highway." As strange as the film is, there's plenty to love, and we go an odyssey that includes Bill Pullman wailing on the sax and Robert Loggia dishing out driving tips at the top of his lungs. Listen now!

Jan 22, 2020 • 1h 6min
EP 32: Wild At Heart
Charlie and Eric dive into the wild world of David Lynch's cinematic masterpiece. They celebrate Laura Dern's fearless portrayal and discuss the eerie charm of Willem Dafoe's character. Expect a laugh at the absurdities in a quirky motel courtyard. The episode also critiques unsettling character portrayals and delves into the emotional impact of tense scenes. From references to 'The Wizard of Oz' to the eccentric energies of Lynch's world, this conversation uncovers the bizarre yet captivating elements of filmmaking.

Jan 17, 2020 • 2h 4min
EP 31: Sleepy Stephen King: A Sleepwalkers & Doctor Sleep Spectacular
This week's podcast is our most extensive, and exhaustive, episode yet, a double feature on two sleepy Stephen King movies, 1992's "Sleepwalkers" and 2019's "Doctor Sleep." Charlie and Eric talk about the first Stephen King story written expressly for the "scream" and then take a deep look at the recent sequel to "The Shining." Listen now!

Jan 8, 2020 • 42min
EP 30: Der Fan
So it's come to this, our first podcast of 2020. This week, we cover the 1982 West German horror cult-classic, "Der Fan." Eric and Charlie talk about the film's excellent Krautrock and New Wave soundtrack from the band Rheingold, the captivating performance of young star Désirée Nosbusch and the shocking finale that makes this a must-see for fans of the genre. Listen now!

Dec 24, 2019 • 58min
EP 29: Black Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like...murder! The holidays are here, and a deranged psycho is terrorizing a sorority in 1974's "Black Christmas." Eric and Charlie talk about the cult slasher that helped define a genre, and examine why it's still so scary today. Listen now!

Dec 19, 2019 • 1h 6min
EP 28: When A Stranger Calls Back
This week's podcast asks, what would you do "When A Stranger Calls Back"? Eric and Charlie examine the made-for-TV 1993 thriller that begins as a masterclass of suspense before spiraling out into one of most bizarre films we've featured yet. Listen now!

Dec 12, 2019 • 40min
EP 27: Popcorn
"Popcorn. Buy a bag...go home in box!" This week's episode is about an underrated gem of a horror flick, 1991's "Popcorn." Charlie and Eric talk about giant mechanical mosquitos, amazing electrified men and a stench so bad it has to be experienced in Odorama! This is a really fun one, listen now!

Dec 4, 2019 • 55min
EP 26: Killer Joe
As the decade draws to a close, Charlie and Eric begin looking back on their favorite films of the 2010s, beginning with the truly twisted 2011 crime thriller "Killer Joe." We discuss director William Friedkin's adaptation of the controversial stage play, featuring a dark turn from Matthew McConaughey, and one of the most memorable fried chicken scenes of all time. Listen now.

Nov 21, 2019 • 1h 27min
EP 25: Stop Making Sense
Hi, we've got a tape we want to play. This week is all about the Talking Heads and their 1984 concert film, "Stop Making Sense." Charlie and Eric marvel at the one-of-a-kind concert, discuss David Byrne's aloof reaction to getting mugged and explain why James Brown is still the godfather of soul. Check it out, y'all!

Nov 12, 2019 • 55min
EP 24: The Lost Boys
Sleep all day, party all night. The 1980s was a fun time to be a vampire in movies, and 1987's teen bloodsucker classic "The Lost Boys" is one of our favorites. This week, Charlie and Eric talk about the Corey Haim/Corey Feldman dynamic, the iconic soundtrack and other reasons why we love "The Lost Boys." Listen now.


