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Movies and ChaosBlood/CellsSend a textAmerica eats its young. With the world on edge, we turn to movies, taking a look at Luc Besson's Dracula, revisiting Tarsem's The Cell, uncovering new Scream 7 controversies, and the hassle of having to take bathroom breaks at IMAX movies. Plus, we reflect on James Van Der Beek and Serena has new advice for cinema programmers.
2026-02-131h 20
Matt's Movie Reviews PodcastSaturday Conversation - Serena WhitneySerena Whitney - Revue Cinema director of programming and Movies and Chaos podcast co-host - joins Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Saturday Conversation show.
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2026-02-0754 min
Movies and ChaosBeauty Standards, Body Horrors, Bold VisionsSend us a textWith the world in chaos, we try to make sense of movies. We catch up on some of the Oscar nominees (HAMNET, THE UGLY STEPSISTER, THE VOICE OF RIND HAJAB), discuss the new ANACONDA, and consider celebrity beauty standards and how they affect a 60-year-old Brad Pitt in F1. Plus, when are your content-grievances just power trips and why is Hollywood so slow to embrace a changing youth landscape?
2026-01-301h 11
Movies and ChaosThe Strangest ThingsSend us a textNew year. New Season.We're back, talking about our favourite movies of 2025, whether people are overreacting to the Stranger Things finale, writing well in the age of AI, and studios being too selective with their advertising money.
2026-01-151h 16
Movies and ChaosT-U-R-T-L-E POWER (w. Gillian Wallace Horvat and Dave Baxter)Send us a textWith the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES TRILOGY (1990-'93) new on Arrow Video 4K and Blu-ray, we're joined by two people who participated in this mammoth collection, special features producer and filmmaker Gillian Wallace Horvat and comic book expert Dave Baxter. We discuss the legacy of these films and the impact they had on a generation, the history of TMNT, and how you deliver for a fanbase on physical media.
2025-12-231h 06
Movies and ChaosWarner BiddersSend us a textAbove our heads, deals are negotiated for the future of entertainment culture. We look at the possible implications of either Netflix or Paramount buying Warner Brothers - how it could impact cinemas, physical media and what you see. Are all movies political? Tarantino vs. Dano. Everyone vs. everyone else.
2025-12-1158 min
Movies and ChaosPost-Pandemic CinemaSend us a textWe look at how the 2020 pandemic caused a disruption in film culture, and reflect on the movies lost between the cracks of the COVID era. Also, why do movies look like that now? - examining claims of a popular YouTube film essay. And programming for a younger audience: What movies make GenZ nostalgic?
2025-11-271h 01Movies and ChaosBreak Up FlexSend us a textIn this lively discussion we talk what types of movies can end relationships and what ones have coloured our ideals of them. Plus, reviews of GOOD FORTUNE, Del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN, BLACK PHONE 2 and BUGONIA, all the movie sequel news, and Mark's epic discussion of monoculture he promised last time.
2025-11-131h 32
How‘d You Like That Movie‘s PodcastThe 80s Slash Back: Killer Party & Silver Bullet with Revue Cinema Programer Serena Whitney.All good things come to and end and so to finish off our Hot Ghouls of Halloween series we had on our friend Serena Whitney.
Serena is the programing director at the renowned Revue Cinema in Toronto, Canada as well as the co-host of the only other movie podcast you should be listening too, the Movies and Chaos pod.
We get into one of her fav horror flicks, 1986s Killer Party as well as Scott's first horror film 1985s Silver Bullet.
We also learn why you don't pick up peoples dogs and we...
2025-11-0234 min
Movies and ChaosHorror Hot Takes 2: RequiemSend us a textYou sent us more of your Horror Hot Takes, so we argue about them. The Exorcist, The Shining, Art the Clown, Near Dark, New Nightmare... it's all here. Plus, class and moral struggle in the movie industry.
2025-10-301h 27
Movies and ChaosHorror Hot TakesSend us a textWe asked for your horror movie hot takes, and now we debate 'em! Michael Myers, Jason, Freddy, m'f'in Caspar, Argento vs. Fulci, it's all here.
2025-10-161h 14
Movies and ChaosCHAOS!Send us a textWith America on edge, Mark and Serena discuss cancellations, censorship (and how it could affect future movies), and whether it's ok to express political views as a film programmer. Also, the weekly rereleases of old movies and the threat of Netflix buying Warner Bros.
2025-09-251h 20
Movies and ChaosMovies 2 MachinesSend us a textNew Canadian stats reveal who's going to see movies theatrically in 2025, just as various distributors make known their hopes and fears for the AI future. Serena discusses Spike Lee's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST. Mark talks CAUGHT STEALING. And Halloween is around the corner, so how do you move beyond just the season's traditional films.
2025-09-111h 16
Movies and ChaosComedy Comeback?Send us a textWith the reboot of THE NAKED GUN released this Summer and sequels to SPACEBALLS and SCARY MOVIE on the way, will we finally enter a new era of film comedies? Serena and Mark have some ideas on why the genre has been away so long, and how well Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. (born: 1994).
2025-08-221h 09Movies and ChaosThat Woke Isn't Funny AnymoreSend us a textEddington and South Park give their last rites to the social justice era, but to what end? A mockingly nude Trump may be the only way to can get through to power. Meanwhile, American Eagle and Sydney Sweeney try (and succeed) at stoking the culture war flames. Plus, Weapons and some more thoughts on I Know What You Did Last Summer and why you should chill about it.
2025-08-071h 10
Movies and ChaosBig Swingin' FlicksSend us a textIt's Big Swing Summer at the movies, or so reviewers keep telling us. We look at the risk vs. success ratio of James Gunn's nation-dividing (of course!) SUPERMAN, the revamping of Millennial totem I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, and the animated Netflix phenomenon KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay weird within your IP.
2025-07-171h 06
Movies and ChaosIck Factor with Joseph KahnSend us a textThis is a fantastic discussion with filmmaker Joseph Kahn (DETENTION, BODIED, TORQUE, your fave music videos) about his very cool and funny new movie ICK. He also reflects on writing DETENTION with Mark, the realities of making indie films, and why being told you have "MTV style" doesn't land when you helped create MTV style.
2025-07-031h 29
Movies and ChaosMaterial GirlsSend us a textWe dive into Celine Song's sophomore effort MATERIALISTS (the movie and its relationship politics), and then discuss other movies that had misleading trailers. Plus, Ana De Armas kills a bunch of men, and the latest going-ons in Weird Hollywood.
2025-06-191h 18
Movies and ChaosEveryone's a (Letterboxd) CriticSend us a textWe talk the state of professional film criticism in the Letterboxd era and the growing influence of user reviews. Plus, the overstep of the BALLERINA review embargo, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING, DESTINATION: THE FINAL BLOODLINE (err?), Fear Streets, Friendships, and more.
2025-06-051h 26Movies and ChaosFranchise TalesSend us a textJoin us as we discuss what makes good franchise movies while revisiting the Final Destination series. Plus, we take a look at the new '80s-set anthology film Freaky Tales, Mark reviews Sharp Corner, Serena reviews Screamboat, Trump gets weird about movie tariffs, and the longhaired ghosts of J-horror haunt us still.
2025-05-161h 19
Movies and ChaosThe Politics of Hollywood Movies with Ryan JacksonSend us a textWe're joined by repeat guest Ryan Jackson, looking at what Hollywood wants to say and is willing to say about race, poverty and politics through the lens of Ryan Coogler's highly acclaimed box office hit SINNERS. This ep's a scorcher.
2025-05-011h 38
Movies and ChaosVideo Game MoviesSend us a textWith the box office juggernaut A MINECRAFT MOVIE and a new season of THE LAST OF US, we look at the world of movies based on video games - how that genre has tried to keep up as games have evolved as a premiere mass entertainment. Also, China may stop showing US films, TikTok challenges vs. cinema cleanup crews, and just stop looking at your damn phone.
2025-04-171h 26
Movies and ChaosPurple Unicorn BloodSend us a textSerena and Mark delve into AI Ghibli madness and people still being weird about Rachel Zegler in SNOW WHITE, before reviewing the high-concept theatrical horror-comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN and the issues raised by the hugely popular (and heavy) Netflix hit ADOLESCENCE. It's another banger.
2025-04-031h 28
Movies and ChaosTariffs and ButtsSend us a textWe talk US isolationism, and how this dog-eat-dog coveting has translated to the programming world and film biz in general. Plus, thoughts on new releases Mickey 17 and The Monkey, post-Oscars, creating new work in an age of nostalgia, and way more.
2025-03-141h 23
Movies and ChaosGenZ FrenzySend us a textMaking movies for GenZ. What films do they watch, and why are adults so bad at writing them? Plus, HEART EYES, BABYGIRL, and the weird response to Kendrick Lamar's SuperBowl halftime. It's episode 50, fool!
2025-02-251h 18
Movies and ChaosOf Women and Wolves with Kris Langford and Scott VegaSend us a textWe're joined by Kris Langford and Scott Vega of the How'd You Like That Movie? podcast to review COMPANION, PRESENCE, WOLF MAN and GRAFTED. Plus, thoughts on the EMILIA PEREZ controversy, the state of US-Canada relations, female "empowerment" at the movies, and all the chaos.
2025-02-061h 24Movies and ChaosLynch, LegacySend us a textIt's Season Three! We respond to David Lynch's passing, and reflect on what he meant to us and to contemporary movies in general. The film world has lost a Titan. Plus, NOSFERATU, WEREWOLVES, BACK IN ACTION, entitled indie filmmakers, and the futuristic movies we're living in now.
2025-01-201h 29How‘d You Like That Movie‘s PodcastOur Favourite Films of 2024 with Film Critics Serena Whitney & Mark PalermoIt's the end of the year as we know it and like everyone else we are doing a year in review. To help us out we are graced with the presence of two amazing Canadian film critics' and host of the Movies and Chaos podcast (the only other movie show you need) Serena Whitney and Mark Palermo.
Thanks to everyone out there in movie land, it's been a great year.
Happy New Year to you all.
Scott & Kris
Serena Whitney: Former critic, filmmaker and programmer of The Revue Cinema i...
2025-01-011h 13
Movies and ChaosHotter Movies Frostier Chaos with Jen YamatoSend us a textIt's Christmas, and we're thrilled to be joined by film critic Jen Yamato to talk the movie reviewing landscape. We also dive into the Netflix Yuletide phenomenon HOT FROSTY and its associated Romcom Christmas Widow Universe, praise some of our fave movies to watch this time of year and each give our personal holiday messages. Twice the fun. 10x the emotions.
2024-12-191h 11
Movies and ChaosGeneration SubtitlesSend us a textA potpourri blast! We predict where movies are headed in 2025, question why there's so much hate against Snow White star Rachel Zegler, and examine the new reality where the majority of Gen Z and Millennials watch movies and TV at home with the subtitles turned on.
2024-12-121h 07
Movies and ChaosRules of EngagementsSend us a textOn this ep, we tell you how to program movies for an audience if you want to get started. We also reflect upon Netflix's live streaming of the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight and what it all amounted to. Plus, Mark expounds on the dawning "anti-woke" era in culture.
2024-11-281h 21Movies and ChaosName that ToonSend us a textWe look at two new animated features, the Pharrell Williams Lego-doc PIECE BY PIECE and the surprise family hit THE WILD ROBOT, wonder when Pixar lost its grip on adults, and talk some of our favourite animated movies growing up. Plus, Serena fondly remembers CANDYMAN star Tony Todd.
2024-11-141h 20
Development Hell: The Unmade Horror Movie PodcastScream 7 (with Serena Whitney)*FIXED AUDIO VERSION*Usually, we unearth never-made horror movies from development hell ... but sometimes we tackle some of the most troubled productions in horror history, and that’s what we’re doing today withScream 7.After two hit reboots, who could’ve guessed Ghostface’s seventh outing would face this much trouble? A lead actor fired, the new director’s loud exit, a socially-charged boycott — and filming hasn’t even started. Today, we dive into all the Scream 7 chaos. We are joined by special guest Serena Whitney, the Programming Director of Revue Cinema, Toronto’s longest-operating c...
2024-11-051h 01
Movies and ChaosLife During GoretimeSend us a textWe take a look at the popular graphic horror sequels Terrifier 3 and Smile 2, and consider what this blood and nihilism is all about. Plus, we talk some of our favourite horror sequels from years past.
2024-10-241h 23How‘d You Like That Movie‘s PodcastYou're So Cool, Brewster!: Fright Night (1985) Hot Ghouls of Halloween with Serena WhitneyOn this week's episode we are continuing with our annual Hot Ghouls of Halloween series with Revue Cinema programer and co-host of the Movies & Chaos podcast Serena Whitney.
We dig into one of her favorite films, the 80s classic Fright Night.
Does Kris think it sucks? Do they end of on a weird Joker Two tangent? Does Serena drop some breaking news?
Only one way to find out!
Serena Whitney is a former critic, and current programmer of The Revue Cinema in Toronto. She is also co-host of the Movies and...
2024-10-1039 min
Movies and ChaosJoker Face with Rich AucoinSend us a textWe're joined by indie music star and film geek Rich Aucoin to talk the controversial JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX. And ONE OF US loves it! Is the movie a $200-million troll act, and is that ok? Plus, some of our favourite movie controversies.
2024-10-101h 10
Movies and ChaosVile Over SubstanceSend us a textIt's the Dark Side of Hollywood. We're talking the legal troubles surrounding Diddy, his freak off parties and assault scandals, and the lawless attitudes embedded in wealth and celebrity. On that note, we review the satiric beauty culture extremes of THE SUBSTANCE. It's all here.
2024-09-261h 33
Movies and ChaosBurtonjuiceSend us a textWe review the long-time coming sequel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE and also share our thoughts on the films and legacy of Tim Burton. We pick our highlights and lowlights from the celebrated goth-pop auteur, and what those movies meant to us and culture at large. It's showtime, indeed.
2024-09-121h 28Movies and ChaosSchool FlixSend us a textIt's back to school season, and Serena and Mark cut through the sadness with some of their favourite teen movies. John Hughes, John Singleton, and the freedom of movie characters never having homework! Plus, we look at Zoe Kravitz filmmaking debut BLINK TWICE, and discuss whether its trigger warning is justified.
2024-08-291h 31
Horror QueersUnfriended: Dark Web (2018) feat. Serena WhitneyBeware of The Circle because we're exploring the dangers of Screenlife with Stephen Susco's sequel, Unfriended: Dark Web (2018).Along for a journey on The River is Serena Whitney, who remembers seeing the OG Unfriended back when it was called Cybernatural!Plus: casual queer representation, a disabled damsel in distress, why none of these characters are stupid, the best/meanest death(s), a PSA about fake movie news, and - cue the Clue music - our ranking of all 4 endings.Bonus Drinking Game: every time Joe or Serena mispronounce "Matias"Questions? Comments...
2024-08-072h 10
Movies and ChaosYour Nic Cage EraSend us a textSerena returns from Fantasia Fest and gives us an early review of M. Night Shyamalan's camp/trash TRAP. Did DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE just put Marvel back on top? Plus, Mark and Serena have different takes on the surprise hit LONGLEGS. It's all here, folks.
2024-08-011h 16
Movies and ChaosMaXXXine and Relaxing All CoolSend us a textWe review the new franchise summer movies BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F. and MAXXXINE, follow up on efforts to save the Revue, examine the dissonance of shrinking attention spans and lengthy blockbusters and discuss why the cost of living has workers leaving Hollywood. Stand and unite!
2024-07-111h 23
Movies and ChaosOMG Canada with Justine SmithSend us a textOn this National holiday, we're joined by critic Justine Smith (Cult MTL, Fantasia Fest) for a banger look at Canadian horror - its legacy and highlights. Serena also gives us the lowdown on the battle to save the Revue Cinema that's been making headlines. And Justine and Mark share their thoughts on A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE.
2024-07-011h 01
Movies and ChaosBox Office WreckageSend us a textWith cinema attendance down this year, we look at this in the context of the box office disappointment of FURIOSA and what it could mean for the future of movie-going. Then we review BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE. And when are content warnings spoilers? Plus, Serena just SAW THE TV GLOW, too.
2024-06-131h 22Movies and Chaos'99 PercentSend us a text1999 is often mentioned as the last great movie year, but what was really different about it? Serena and Mark address the issue and discuss some of their favourite movies from that year. They then talk CHALLENGERS, THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 and I SAW THE TV GLOW. Plus, all the BUFFY referenced you can stand!
2024-05-301h 32
Movies and ChaosActing Chops with Walter PerezSend us a textWe're thrilled to be joined by actor Walter Perez (Detention, Fame, Bodied, TV's Fatal Attraction and Quantum Leap) to talk about the state of the industry, his screen inspirations growing up, and being seen as "nice" in a cruel world. Walter and Mark also reminisce on the Detention production. Also, Baby Reindeer.
2024-05-161h 20
Movies and ChaosTrailer Trash with Nathan BooneSend us a textMovie trailers, what's with them? Returning guest and the Revue Cinema's trailer creator and curator Nathan Boone joins us to talk about their art and evolution. Which ones have stuck with us though the years, and what trends do we like and despise in them now?
2024-05-021h 34
Movies and ChaosBradaptations with Brad KaneSend us a textWe’re thrilled to be joined by Brad Kane, superstar producer and writer (TOKYO VICE, WARRIOR, WELCOME TO DERRY) and former actor (BUFFY, STARSHIP TROOPERS, the f’in singing voice of ALADDIN!) to discuss adapting novels for movies and TV. We talk about our faves, geek out on our top Stephen King adaptations and formative horror films.
2024-04-181h 04
Movies and ChaosThe Unkillable '80s with Kevin HartfordSend us a textWe're excited to be joined by filmmaker Kevin Hartford to talk about how '80s nostalgia just won't die, as we review the reanimated '80s properties GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE and ROAD HOUSE. And we have some disagreements! Plus, Serena's struggle with "Movie Karens."
2024-04-041h 20Movies and ChaosTikTok Ya Might StopSend us a textWith the potential banning of TikTok, we look at what the popular app meant for filmmaking, its associated societal threats, and reminisce on a world without social media. Also, LOVE LIES BLEEDING and Neve Campbell joins the SCREAM 7 saga.
2024-03-211h 18
Movies and ChaosSnob HuntSend us a textWhat makes a movie snob in this media-secular world? We look at what's behind preferences for movies shot and projected on film vs. digital even when those old 35mm prints are turning pink. Also, what's behind the trend of movies shot in 4:3 ratios? Thoughts about rebooting THE CROW. Various Halloween sequels. A bit on JLo. A bit on DUNE PART II. It's all here.
2024-03-071h 29
Movies and ChaosIn a Violent Podcast with Chris NashSend us a textFilmmaker Chris Nash joins us to discuss his experimental festival-hit slasher IN A VIOLENT NATURE, coming soon to Shudder. We talk about the strengths of practical and CG effects. And because nothing slips by us, we all review the new Jennifer Lopez VFX-heavy visual album THIS IS ME... NOW.
2024-02-221h 30
Movies and ChaosDrama ScreensSend us a textSerena and Mark talk about repertory programming drama, competition, clout, and how to avoid all those things. Plus, the BARBIE Oscar controversy, Melissa Barrera faces more punishment for not wanting civilians to die, the passing of Carl Weathers, and the upcoming BEETLEJUICE sequel.
2024-02-081h 21
Movies and ChaosMOVIES AND HIP-HOP (the BREAKIN' films) with Outlaw VernSend us a textIn this lively convo, we're joined by critic and scholar of ass-kicking films Outlaw Vern to talk the 1984 Cannon Films landmarks BREAKIN' and BREAKIN' 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO. We also get into the relationship of hip-hop and movies, the rap soundtracks that first impacted us, and much more.
2024-01-251h 18Movies and Chaos2024: Across the Movie-VerseSend us a textHappy New Year (can we still say so?)! It's our Season 2 premiere, and we pick our best and worst films of 2023, talk about our fave screenings that we hosted, and look forward to the film year ahead. Plus, Mark is finally optimistic about the future of cinema. All the character development a podcast can hold!
2024-01-111h 14
Movies and ChaosMOVIES AND CHRISTMAS with Loretta Yu and Ryan JacksonSend us a textIt's the holidays, and actor Loretta Yu (Moonshine) and screenwriter/podcaster Ryan Jackson (Mutual Aberration Society) join the pod to discuss their thoughts on Christmas movies. We take a look at the teen slasher It's a Wonderful Knife and the bizarre Canadian children's film The Christmas Martian. Plus, the influence of Detention, and the expectation of diversity casting. Serena can't be here this week, but she and Mark will return in the New Year!
2023-12-211h 13
Movies and ChaosNapoleon BarreraSend us a textWe talk about Melissa Barrera getting fired from Scream 7 over her pro-Palestine comments, censorship, conformity, and the age of policing what celebrities say. Then we review Thanksgiving, Napoleon, Five Nights at Freddy's and Leave the World Behind.
2023-11-3058 min
Movies and ChaosPhysical Media and the Vinegar Syndrome with Andy WilliamsSend us a textIn this lively discussion, we're joined by Andy Williams of the cult genre film distributor Vinegar Syndrome to talk the importance of holding onto your DVDs and blu-rays. We also nerd out on specific Vinegar Syndrome titles, and ask what's going to save movies in the age when everything's "content."
2023-11-161h 01Movies and ChaosScare Tactics with Steven LandrySend us a textWe talk about programming horror films with Steven Landry (Toronto International Film Festival, Fantastic Film Festival, Nightmare Alley), including discussions on When Evil Lurks and Terrifier, and what feels like a new age of Extreeeeme Horror. Plus, thoughts on the Fast and the Furious franchise, and a mini argument on Suspiria that Mark regrets not fighting for harder.
2023-11-021h 23
Movies and ChaosHorror Movies and ChaosSend us a textIt’s scary movie season, so Mark and Serena riff on doing the 31 Days of Halloween thing, what they consider the appeal of horror, our fave movies to watch this time of year, the new Exorcist, When Evil Lurks, Totally Killer. Plus, our evolving feelings on gore in movies, the exploding penis on Gen V, etc.
2023-10-191h 07
Movies and ChaosTAYLOR SWIFT/JACKIE CHAN with Chancler HaynesSend us a textThis week we're joined by superstar film and music video editor Chancler Haynes. He talks to us about what it's like editing projects for Taylor Swift and Joseph Kahn. And then he schools us on all things Jackie Chan, as we discuss the classics Police Story and Police Story 2.
2023-10-051h 03
Movies and ChaosMovie Posters: Artworks About Artworks with Matthew TherrienSend us a textThis is a great discussion on movie poster design, its importance, its history and its trends, with graphic designer Matthew Therrien. Matthew designed posters for Drunken Cinema events and now does cover art for blu-ray labels like Severin and Synapse. We also discuss dealing with online haters, the Russell Brand and Sam Levinson scandals and much more!
2023-09-211h 12
Movies and ChaosPitchin', Hecklin', Future Vibin'Send us a textFirst, we let you know how to pitch a successful film series at a repertory cinema. Then we talk about Harmony Korine's view that TikTok is the future of movies and his stated desire to rethink the artform, Plus, does Bottoms signal the mainstream acceptance of post-woke comedy? Finally a vital skill: dealing with hecklers.
2023-09-071h 05Movies and ChaosScar Hopping with John DaviesSend us a textIn this super fun ep John Davies (screenwriter of Hobo with a Shotgun and Kids vs. Aliens) joins us to talk about the movie moments that scarred us as kids. Are kid movies traumatizing enough anymore? Plus, the legacy of the 2000s torture porn era on popular audiences.
2023-08-241h 30
Movies and ChaosYour #1 Dating Podcast with Lauren MesserveySend us a textYes, we here at Movies and Chaos are all things! Writer and extreme cinema fan Lauren Messervey joins us to discuss dating at the movies. What are some bad date movie choices we've all made? Is movie dating even a good idea? Plus, Tarantino, Gaspar Noe, thoughts on PDA, Elon Musk, more Oppenheimer, MORE Barbie, etc.
2023-08-101h 27
Movies and ChaosHollywood (If Holly Could)Send us a textMark and Serena take a look at the Barbenheimer phenomenon saving a disastrous Summer 2023 box office. Why do Barbie and Oppenheimer feel like something new? We get into why horror films are also still playing well in theatres. Plus, our thoughts on the new Mission: Impossible, the weird phenomenon of Sound of Freedom, and many more things of strange importance.
2023-07-271h 01
Movies and ChaosWGA vs. Godzilla with Simon BarrettSend us a textThis is a lively chat about the WGA Strike with Simon Barrett (the screenwriter of You're Next, The Guest and the upcoming Godzillla x Kong: The New Empire, as well as the writer-director of Seance). How are writers treated in the film industry? Should we fear the AI takeover? Auteurism, possessory credits, Indiana Jones. It's all here!
2023-07-131h 25
The Real Estate Syndication ShowWS1721 Wealth Building Strategies | Highlights Whitney SewellRevisit a compelling highlight from our previous episode featuring Serena, a seasoned real estate investor and private lending expert. Transitioning from a brand experience agency owner to a full-time real estate investor, Serena shares her insightful journey, including her dive into syndicated mortgages and completing 26 deals in just one year.In this enriching conversation, we debunk wealth-building myths, discuss the significance of comprehending investment risks and returns, and explore the impact of losses on your portfolio. We shed light on the tax advantages of real estate investments, along with opportunities for tax deferment using 401Ks....
2023-07-0824 min
Movies and ChaosReps Present with Andy WillickSend us a textThe battle of independent cinemas against corporate monopolies. We're joined by Andy Willick, chairperson of N.I.C.E. (Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors) and owner and programmer of the Fox, Apollo, and ByTowne cinemas for a great talk about the fight against film screening hegemony, and the pride and passion of bringing audiences the movies they love. Are films still relevant? What type of people still go? Also, Serena comes clean about her uncommon taste in the JAWS franchise.
2023-06-291h 17Movies and ChaosIdol Threats with Angie SpeaksSend us a textIn this fantastic discussion, we get deep with culture/philosophy podcaster and writer Angie Speaks (Newsweek, Mystic and the Machine) to discuss puriteens, gender hostilities, and the emptiness of sexuality on screen in the context of HBO’s The Idol. Sex vs. Sexiness. Men vs. Women. Hollywood vs. Our Souls.
2023-06-151h 24The Real Estate Syndication ShowWS1685 Investing In Real Estate With Private Lending | Serena HolmesReal estate investors who want alternative options, have you heard these myths about investing in real estate with private lending? Let's debunk them! Myth #1: Private lending is only for those who can't qualify for traditional loans. Myth #2: Private lending is too risky. Myth #3: Private lenders charge exorbitant interest rates. But fear not, Serena Holmes will share the truth and show you how private lending can be a game-changer for your real estate investments.Takeaways: Consider private lending as a way to diversify your investment portfolio.Determine your risk tolerance before investing in private lending.B...
2023-06-0225 min
Movies and ChaosWhat's Love But a Trigger WarningSend us a textWith the recent passing of rock legend Tina Turner, we take a look back at the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do with It. And is the abuse depicted in the film too much for unsuspecting audiences. Content warnings are back in the news following a couple disturbing Cannes screenings, but when does an advisory become necessary? Plus, Mark has an unpopular view on Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
2023-06-011h 15
Movies and ChaosFilm Bro Apocalypse with Ali ChappellSend us a textOn this lively ep, we're joined by filmmaker and actor Ali Chappell as she and Serena diagnose the scourge of toxic film bros facing women film programmers, fans, and the movies themselves. Are things changing? What happened to make some guys like this? Is the Barbie movie the only hope humanity will ever know? Mark also offers his thoughts but mainly sits down and listens!
2023-05-181h 29
Movies and ChaosThe Podcast Under the Stairs with Ryan JacksonSend us a textRyan Jackson (Mutual Aberration Society) joins us to talk about Wes Craven's 1991 housing crisis horror The People Under the Stairs. We also get into it about recent horror foregrounding its subtext, and the ahistorical stance that the genre is only newly about social issues. Plus, is there a Black Canon? The Beef controversy. And everything else, too!
2023-05-031h 38
Movies and ChaosKIDS VS. ALIENS with Jason EisenerSend us a textThis is the Ultimate Jason Eisener Interview! We talk to the filmmaker (HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN, DARK SIDE OF THE RING) about his new movie KIDS VS. ALIENS. Plus, making DIY films in Dartmouth and Halifax, childhood movie traumas, the Anchor Bay DVD era and much more! Check out KIDS VS. ALIENS now on Blu-ray and Shudder.
2023-04-201h 36Movies and ChaosFreaked, Very Bad Things and the Death of CountercultureSend us a textIs there space for counterculture when everything is vying for mainstream approval? How do we choose offbeat retro movies for our repertory audiences, and what goes into programming a film series? Plus, we look at two offbeat '90s movies that culture wasn't prepared for yet: Alex Winter and Tom Stern's Freaked and Peter Berg's Very Bad Things.
2023-04-061h 11
Movies and ChaosThe State of Cinema Etiquette and Killer Parties with Nathan BooneSend us a textHave movie audiences become more disruptive since the pandemic? We talk with editor Nathan Boone about the popular new viewer-etiquette PSAs he's put together for the Revue Cinema, and share our own stories of the worst-behaved movie audiences. Plus, our long-awaited reviews of Scream VI. And we look at the unusual 1986 Canadian slasher Killer Party.
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Movies and ChaosReturn of the Killer Tomatoes!/Leprechaun/Perfect BlueSend us a textSerena and Mark discuss how to handle content warnings as film programmers, and where the new Chris Rock special Selective Outrage is more standard than transgressive. All this in the context of this week's cult movie topics: the surprisingly delightful Return of the Killer Tomatoes!, the seasonal Leprechaun, and the anime classic Perfect Blue. Plus, our thoughts on the memetic hit Cocaine Bear.
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Movies and ChaosThe SCREAM Movies (and chaos) with Zack CherrySend us a textOn the dawn of Scream VI, we're joined by Scream expert Youtuber and host of The Cherry Picker podcaster Zack Cherry to look at this entire series in ultranerd close detail. Why does Scream have such a legacy and devoted following? And what do we want from the new one? SPOILER: Serena hopes it's like 1993's Judgment Night.
2023-02-231h 44Movies and ChaosComing to America/The Wedding Singer/PhenomenaSend us a textOn this pilot episode, filmmakers and programmers Mark Palermo and Serena Whitney take a look at the legacies of Coming to America and The Wedding Singer, the movies that tried to break Eddie Murphy and Adam Sandler out of their typical formulas to sell them as romantic leads. Why do these movies continue to play for repertory audiencesThen we'll look at the madness of Dario Argento's 1985 horror epic Phenomena.Plus: A deeper dive into the career of Eddie Murphy. What's with the cult celebration of Skinamarink? And is Poe...
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Femme Noir"Don't Ruin This For Me" - The Holiday (LIVE)Happy Christmas Eve-Eve! Whitney and Serena sit down and watch The Holiday and record their conversation/commentary stream of consciousness style. A super fun end of the year episode for a Christmas movie favorite.connect with us:TikTok/Instagram/YouTube: @femmenoirpodcastsupport us on patreon!patreon.com/femmenoirpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-241h 41Femme NoirThe Floor is Quicksand - Prey dir. Dan TrachtenbergKicking off October with the newest of the Horror/Sci-fi/Thriller Franchise Predator! Serena and Whitney in this episode talk survival, quicksand, colonizers getting what they deserve and more! We also just launched our patreon page! check it out for exclusive content and tons of other fun things! Sign up before Oct. 28 and get a spooky Femme Noir exclusive sticker >:)Connect With Us: TikTok/Instagram: @femmenoirpodcastPatreon: https://patreon.com/femmenoirpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-151h 33Femme Noir"Mansplain, Manipulate, Manwhore" - Don't Worry Darling dir. Olivia WildeSo much anticipation! So much drama! Is it worth the buzz?? Hear what we've got say as we discuss style, story, and spectacle in our review of Don't Worry Darling dir. Olivia Wilde! Don't forget to welcome our newest cohost Whitney as she joins us in our Femme Noir journey in her debut episode!P.S. DM us things you would like access to when we launch our Patreon channel! UPDATE! JOIN US ON PATREON -- patreon.com/femmenoirpodcastconnect with us!tiktok/insta: @femmenoirpodcast
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The '00s ZoneHOUSE OF WAX and the State of Horror (w. Lauren Messervey and Serena Whitney)On this lively episode, we look back at the 2005 HOUSE OF WAX featuring Paris Hilton, with returning guests (and champions) Serena Whitney and Lauren Messervey. Plus: the slasher and torture porn eras of the aughties vs. the state of horror movies today, influencer culture, the drug of nostalgia, and digressions on MEGAN IS MISSING and REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA.
2021-11-171h 12Femme NoirWeapons Grade Librarians - Gunpowder MilkshakeALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Gunpowder Milkshake! podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmenoirpodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...
2021-09-101h 17Femme NoirImmortals: blatantly disregarding life & all physical forms of pain - The Old GuardALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk The Old Guard! podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmenoirpodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way t...
2021-07-3154 minFemme NoirTell me, how are those cookies LAWRENCE?!?? - Black BearALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Black Bear! podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmenoirpodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...
2021-07-1647 minFemme Noir“Lesbi-Gay….it’s like if Hannah Montana had slurs” - Jennifer’s BodyALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Jennifer’s Body with special guest Jen! podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmenoirpodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anc...
2021-07-0256 minFemme Noir“Whoever made the trailer for this movie needs to be fired” - CruellaALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Cruella!podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmenoirpodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...
2021-06-1958 minFemme Noir“Is it because my boobs are too big?” - Legally BlondeALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Legally Blonde!podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmenoirpodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...
2021-06-0544 minFemme Noir"You could fill an entire genre with just movies about women suffering!" | Little WoodsALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Little Woods! podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmenoirpo...
2021-05-2241 minFemme NoirWE DID IT! CHLOE ZHAO SHE DID IT! - NomadlandALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Nomadland podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmeno...
2021-05-0751 minThe '00s ZoneBring It On and Battle Royale (w. Serena Whitney)WAR TEENS! Serena Whitney (curator of the Drunken Cinema series and programmer of the Revue Cinema in Toronto) joins us for this lively episode. First we preamble about the lazy sexual politics in COMING 2 AMERICA and WONDER WOMAN 1984. Then we take a fresh look at 2000's very different adolescent combat movies, BRING IT ON and BATTLE ROYALE.
2021-05-0458 minFemme Noir"THE DINNER SCENE" - Pieces of a WomanALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Pieces of a Woman podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok...
2021-04-2648 minFemme Noir"No one is going to want to do that, but we did...so now you don't have to." - Ma Rainey's Black BottomALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom! podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoir...
2021-04-101h 05Femme Noir"Your drags are so specific it's like it hurts more..." - Promising Young WomanALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Promising Young Woman! podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @f...
2021-03-2757 minFemme Noir"HIMBOS! We Love to See It!" - The Half of ItALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk The Half of It! podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmen...
2021-03-121h 15Femme Noir"Let Me Just Look Sexy While I'm crYINgggg" - Birds of PreyALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk Birds of Prey! podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmen...
2021-02-261h 10Femme Noir"I Was Eloquent...Sh*t!" - You've Got MailALL ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM! For so long, the American film industry has placed a spotlight on the male experience, from prominently catering to male directors and writers to featuring--and never condemning--misogynistic themes and narratives. Women in film have always existed, and it's time to talk about them! Join Serena and Victoria as they discuss and review films directed by, written by, or starring women! Episodes release bi-monthly. This episode Serena and Victoria talk You've Got Mail! podcast link: https://anchor.fm/femmenoir connect with us!! instagram: @femmenoirpodcast tik tok: @femmenoirpodcast
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