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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 24
Movies 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 29
How‘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 15
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
Femme NoirBring Back the Rom-Com!!After the trials and tribulations of being in your 20s in the 2020s we are FINALLY back on the air!! As a recap for February we are talking about the Rom-Com genre. Some of our favorites, their death and upcoming rise(?), and their correlation with women and culture.p.s. the movie Serena was talking about that she said she'd put here is called Straight Up on Netflix :) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-261h 41
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
Dear Runner Bod,You just ran your goal race- now what??? with Whitney MillerWhat do you do after your goal race is over? Start another training cycle? Or do you think I spent so much time training for this race and now I have no idea what to...
Whitney and I have a conversation about what we do when goal race is over and how we have helped our clients work through this question. We give you tips on how to celebrate what you just accomplished and we talk through some ideas you can use to work through these question for yourself.
Follow Whitney on Instagram @t...2023-11-2757 minDear Runner Bod,You just ran your goal race- now what??? with Whitney MillerWhat do you do after your goal race is over? Start another training cycle? Or do you think I spent so much time training for this race and now I have no idea what to...
Whitney and I have a conversation about what we do when goal race is over and how we have helped our clients work through this question. We give you tips on how to celebrate what you just accomplished and we talk through some ideas you can use to work through these question for yourself.
Follow Whitney on Instagram @t...2023-11-2757 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