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Creating Freedom PodcastMelbourne Family: David G. & Leigh C. Realization To What Truly Matters Beyond the Business SuccessDavid G. and Leigh C. open up about their journey through Melbourne’s hustle, showing how genuine family support made all the difference. They talk about the daily grind in business and at home, where even small wins build real resilience. Their story isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about prioritising what matters most, right at home. In simple terms, they remind us that true success is built on the strength of family.#FamilyFirst #DavidGLeighC #Melbourne02:01 What Changed Your Wake-Up Moment in Life?09:15 How Do You Balance Business and Family?15:30 Who Inspires Your Authentic Mindset?21...2025-03-061h 25
The PoliticsGirl PodcastWho’s in Charge of this Shit Show? A Conversation with Simon RosenbergTrump’s first cabinet meeting was basically run by Elon. Republicans voted for a budget that would cut Medicaid and SNAP to ensure billionaires get even more money. Republican representatives are choosing to forego town halls after realizing they can’t answer for their party’s actions. Trump put out the disgusting Trump Gaza video and showed the world America is now Russia’s ally in the Oval Office. So, how do we look at all this and still have hope? Well that’s why we’re talking to Simon Rosenberg the author of Hopium Chronicles. To see what we can do to...2025-03-0449 min
Love, Evolved: Conscious Relationships with Leigh-Anne LoPintoConscious Loving: The Six Co-CommitmentsThis episode includes teachings that I shared over six days, reflecting upon each of the six co-commitments written about in the book Conscious Loving by Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks.This book came into my field in 2019, and I have since recommended it to 1000+ people - it's one of my favorite relationship books!Six years later, as I'm reading it again cover to cover, I was inspired to share my thoughts and personal experiences practicing these principles in my own life, as well as helping clients on the path.Some of the big...2025-03-011h 42
Film Stories with Simon BrewThere Will Be Blood (2007), plus Mike LeighAcclaimed as one of the finest films of the 2000s, Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood was - at one stage - a movie people weren't keen to pay for. The movie though has an unlikely link to the book Fast Food Nation, and Anderson dropped a different idea to go with it. Then, there was the small matter of the first two weeks of filming having to be pretty much re-done from scratch.The second half of the episode is a career-spanning chat with filmmaker Mike Leigh...2025-01-271h 07Film Stories with Simon BrewIn conversation with Leigh Whannell - Wolf Man, Invisible Man, Upgrade, Police AcademyJoining the Film Stories podcast for a special episode, writer/director Leigh Whannell chats to Simon and Maria about his latest film, Wolf Man. It's had a bit of a journey to the screen, and Whannell explores that in this longform chat.Also: the small release date change that might have proven pivotal to The Invisible Man, the prescience of Upgrade, a segue into Police Academy 3, and his short-lived career as a film critic.Note this episode was recorded just before the passing of David Lynch. 2025-01-1745 minLove, Evolved: Conscious Relationships with Leigh-Anne LoPintoMatrix Relationships vs. Higher Love: 7 Key DifferencesGrab your notebook and pen! In this episode, I'm sharing a full class with you on the differences between matrix-style relationships and higher love. Essentially, I'm describing how most people are doing relationships vs where we're headed - from the dark ages to the light. Consensus reality relationships vs the new paradigm of highly conscious relationships and spiritual partnership. Here are the seven key differences I describe:- The Basis of Attraction (trauma bonds vs clean attraction)- Fixed vs Growth Mindset- Victim Mentality vs Personal Responsibility2024-09-131h 14Love, Evolved: Conscious Relationships with Leigh-Anne LoPintoThe Three Stages of Relationships - (aka The Path to Divine Union)This episode is meant to inspire and expand your realm of possibilities in relationships. What are the heights of what is available to us right now? How do we get there? I describe the three levels of relationships that are available to us right now collectively:Level One - A Strong FoundationLevel Two - Conscious RelationshipsLevel Three - Divine UnionThis is a longer episode which is really just a taster for this deep and profound work. Here are the things I mention in this epis...2024-08-111h 23
Alien UFO PodcastUFO Encounters | UFOs and Black HelicoptersIn this episode I am reading from Leigh Thatcher's book 'Distant Machines'.Distant Machines is the biography of Leigh Thatcher's varied and obscure UFO and paranormal experiences, from a childhood UFO encounter-to a reoccurring abduction nightmare-to his adult life where he's experienced communication with a biological UFO, which proves the link between the UFO phenomena and crop circles. There's something for everyone in this book who has an interest in all things Paranormal; Light anomalies, UFOs, chemtrails, synchronicity, ghosts, remote viewing and a possible fairy-but that's for you to decided.Leigh's biography will take you on...2024-06-1310 minAlien UFO PodcastUFO Encounters | UFOs and Black HelicoptersIn this episode I am reading from Leigh Thatcher's book 'Distant Machines'.Distant Machines is the biography of Leigh Thatcher's varied and obscure UFO and paranormal experiences, from a childhood UFO encounter-to a reoccurring abduction nightmare-to his adult life where he's experienced communication with a biological UFO, which proves the link between the UFO phenomena and crop circles. There's something for everyone in this book who has an interest in all things Paranormal; Light anomalies, UFOs, chemtrails, synchronicity, ghosts, remote viewing and a possible fairy-but that's for you to decided.Leigh's biography will take you on...2024-06-1310 min
Alien UFO PodcastExtra Episode | UFO and Paranormal ExperiencesIn this episode I am talking to Leigh Thatcher about his book 'Distant Machines'.Distant Machines is the biography of Leigh Thatcher's varied and obscure UFO and paranormal experiences, from a childhood UFO encounter-to a reoccurring abduction nightmare-to his adult life where he's experienced communication with a biological UFO, which proves the link between the UFO phenomena and crop circles. There's something for everyone in this book who has an interest in all things Paranormal; Light anomalies, UFOs, chemtrails, synchronicity, ghosts, remote viewing and a possible fairy-but that's for you to decided.Leigh's biography will tak...2024-06-111h 01Alien UFO PodcastExtra Episode | UFO and Paranormal ExperiencesIn this episode I am talking to Leigh Thatcher about his book 'Distant Machines'.Distant Machines is the biography of Leigh Thatcher's varied and obscure UFO and paranormal experiences, from a childhood UFO encounter-to a reoccurring abduction nightmare-to his adult life where he's experienced communication with a biological UFO, which proves the link between the UFO phenomena and crop circles. There's something for everyone in this book who has an interest in all things Paranormal; Light anomalies, UFOs, chemtrails, synchronicity, ghosts, remote viewing and a possible fairy-but that's for you to decided.Leigh's biography will tak...2024-06-111h 01Love, Evolved: Conscious Relationships with Leigh-Anne LoPintoRelationship Alchemy: Overcoming Codependency (and more!) with Anna BoughlamThe first episode of Season Two is a powerful conversation with my friend and colleague Anna Boughlam. This is for you if you've ever experienced any form of mistreatment, have struggled with boundaries, have the caretaker/rescuer/fixer pattern, and could benefit from developing a spine.We speak about how we recovered from breakups and divorce by taking personal responsibility for our part, using the material that comes up in relationships for deep inner work, and how to alchemize really hard things into our greatest blessing.In this episode, we talk about:2024-05-181h 24
Simply Sacred - A Loving Gaze at the Inner World in a Modern SocietySimply Thriving in the North: Episode 1 with Prince George Mayor Simon Yu, Hosted by Auroara Leigh
#SimplyThrivingNorth #CommunityWellness #NorthernCommunitiesJoin us for the premiere episode of Simply Thriving in the North, where we dive deep into fostering wellness and community togetherness in our northern regions! Host Aurora Leigh sits down with Prince George Mayor, Simon Yu, for an engaging conversation on health, wellness, and the importance of relationships in building thriving communities.
Throughout the episode, Mayor Yu passionately expresses the need for community togetherness and strong relationships as foundational elements for a vibrant and healthy Prince George. Discover how fostering meaningful connections among residents can lead to a happier and more resilient community.
Aired on Rogers...2024-04-1225 min
So I Married A Horror Fan#164 - The Shining (1980)In the last episode for our Seasonal Horror Month, we are looking at the 1980 film adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
This film terrifies Simon and Leigh gets to experience for the first time. We discuss the film as its own thing, how it works as an adaptation of the novel, as well as how Doctor Sleep works as a companion piece to it.
We also get into the weeds and chat about the things the film could be about and let me tell you, it is WILD.
Strap in, book in and prepare for your...2024-03-251h 34Love, Evolved: Conscious Relationships with Leigh-Anne LoPintoCodependency in the Parent-Child RelationshipIn this episode, I go deeper on the topic of codependency in parenting.I talk about what codependency is and how it shows up in the parent/child relationship - through a lack of healthy boundaries, enmeshment, over-involvement, and more. Codependency in parenting also correlates to permissive parenting. Single parents need to be especially vigilant, as codependency can unconsciously cause them to treat the child as their spouse. They may fill an internal void with the child's life and not give them space to develop their own sense of self.I spe...2024-03-1150 min
The Camino Cafe106 - Camino News Update 2/14/24 with Leigh Brennan and Johnnie WalkerNew Podcast Episode - 105 with Andy Hollway and Simon Burn https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/105-somewhere-along-the-way-the-upcoming/id1562037974?i=1000645050878Support the documentary - CAMINO DOCUMENTARY: Somewhere Along The Way - GoFundMehttps://www.simonburncreative.com/camino-documentary-film-2024Sign up to Walk with Dan and team:https://www.danmullinsmusic.com/walkLearn more about the CAMINO DOCUMENTARY: Somewhere Along The Wayhttps://www.simonburncreative.com/camino-documentary-film-2024El Trebol - Empanadashttps://maps.app.goo.gl/yimxqqgNmzVyt5W16Connect with Leigh:Camino News Upda...2024-02-1410 min
The Camino Cafe105 - "Somewhere Along the Way" - the upcoming documentary featuring Dan Mullins, with Filmmakers and Pilgrims, Andy Holloway and Simon BurnEmbark on a captivating odyssey with Andy Holloway and Simon Burn, the pioneering filmmakers of "Somewhere Along the Way," as we uncover the heartfelt narrative of Dan Mullins' musical resurgence on the Camino de Santiago. The Camino's ancient paths have long been a source of transformation, and in this episode, our guests share the profound impact these journeys had on them, from Andy's extensive explorations to Simon's life-altering walk. They reveal the stirring inception of their documentary—a harmonious blend of melodies, the pilgrim spirit, and Spain's cultural gems—and how they aim to immortalize Dan's story, a singer-songwriter brea...2024-02-1229 min
You Don’t Play Boxing PodcastYou Don’t Play Boxing - Episode 65 - Jai Opetaia & Leigh WoodAnson chats to Leigh Wood as he prepares for his huge clash with Josh Warrington on the weekend. We also speak to Jai Opetaia after his superb win vs Jordan Thompson.2023-10-0438 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#142 - SawIt's time to play a game...We are kicking off September by looking at the first film in the hugely popular Saw franchise.
As this one approaches its 20th anniversary, how has it held up over time? how did leigh feel watching it for the first time? why does Simon love it so much? would we survive Jigsaw? Find out in our latest episode now2023-09-041h 10Love, Evolved: Conscious Relationships with Leigh-Anne LoPintoThe Rise of Narcissism and How to Avoid the Trap of Empath-Narcissist Relationships - with Dr. George SimonIn Episode #30 of the Love, Evolved podcast, I welcome on a very special guest: Dr. George Simon. Dr. Simon is the leading expert on manipulators, narcissists and other disturbed characters, and has studied this phenomenon for over 42 years. This episode is for you if you are a kind-hearted, compassionate individual who finds yourself getting taken advantage of in relationships. Dr. Simon and I speak about the rise of narcissism and what has contributed to this problem, what some of the common tactics that people with narcissism and other character disorders use to manipulate others, and how...2023-08-2257 min
The Bold LoungeSimon Alexander Ong: Bold Energy- Transforming Potential into PowerSend us a textAbout This EpisodeTo bestselling author Simon Alexander Ong, bold is the ability to think differently and to act in ways that the majority won’t. He has certainly taken bold action in his own life shifting from the world of finance to being an author, speaker, and business strategist. While sharing his professional journey, Simon also provides transformative insights and practical actions that we can take to control and increase our own energy. Breaking down energy into four dimensions (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual), Simon emphasizes that the ke...2023-08-1846 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#125 - The Thing (1982)John Carpenter month rolls on! In this weeks episode we talking about Beards, Aliens & Blood Tests as we look at his 1982 sci-fi horror masterpiece The Thing.
How did Leigh find this movie on her first watch?
How does this movie hold up after 41 years?
How does the creature operate in this movie and what does it want?
We get into the who, what, why and where of it all.
Simon once again declares his love for a John Carpenter film (shock!)
We also talked extended media and our thoughts on the ending, as well as analysis and theories on what...2023-05-081h 13So I Married A Horror Fan#124 -ChristineIt's MAY! We are dedicating the whole month to the genius that is John Carpenter and his incredible work.
We are kicking off with a look at his adaptation of Stephen King's Christine for the book & films 40th anniversaries.
Simon fanboys out over how much he loves this film & story.
Leigh talks about her first viewing and how she feels about it on a second watch.
We get into the silly premise of the story itself and how they do a good job of keeping things grounded.
We discuss Christine as a character as well as the human characters throughout.
...2023-05-011h 07
MMA in CHARGECHINESE CONTENDER ◘ SONG YADONG vs RICKY SIMON REVIEW ◘ MMA in CHARGE ◘ Ep 07This week MMA in CHARGE brings you two episodes! Firstly a 3:30 am Instant Review of Song Yadong vs Ricky Simon and a main card recap...2023-04-3021 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#123 - Tucker and Dale vs EvilWe close out the month of April on a funny note, as we look at the Horror Comedy Tucker and Dale vs Evil.
Simon has stubbornly never seen this movie before, Leigh however loves it. Will they see eye to eye on this one?
How does it manage to balance the Horror & the Comedy? What works and what doesn't.
Does the movie still work if you already know the punchline going in, and how much mileage does the film get out of its premise?
What happened to the proposed sequel and where would the story have gone?
All of this...2023-04-2459 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#122 - A Wounded FawnIn this weeks episode we are going down a very deep rabbit hole with the nightmarish A Wounded Fawn.
Words don't do this movie justice...at all.
We try to decipher what the film is or isnt trying to say.
We also try to figure what genre this film actually is?
Is this movie actually real or did we imagine it all?
Leigh gives everyone a Greek History lesson and takes the best stab at trying to decode the films overall themes/plot.
Simon however has absolutely no idea what the hell is going on and is very afraid of...2023-04-1855 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#121 - Crimson PeakIt's Leigh's birthday and to celebrate we are looking at Crimson Peak.
Leigh dives deep into why she loves this movie so much.
Simon puts over Del Toro as a Director, while also discussing what he dislikes about this film including the gross plot twist and ending.
We discuss whether or not this truly is a Horror film & how we have ended up covering it.
We go into metaphors, hidden meanings and what it all means.
We talk about the original casting and how very different this film could have ended up being.
All this & more in this weeks episode2023-04-1058 min
Thank You Heartbreak with Chelsea Leigh Trescott256: MVP. Most Vulnerable Person with Simon T. BaileyKeynote speaker, success coach, author, television host, and philanthropist, Simon T. Bailey's purpose in life is to help you discover your brilliance and increase psychological well-being. Today's guest helped me regain the strength, perspective, and incentive to bring myself back to life. It was a game changer and life saver. We discuss his book Ignite the Power of Women In Your Life—A Guide for Men, heartbreak of climbing the ladder of perceived success only to discover it was propped against the wrong wall, building a house but losing a ho...2023-04-041h 02So I Married A Horror Fan#116 - Blood DinerIt's a brand new month here on So I Married A Horror Fan! We are kicking off March in the wildest way possible by looking at Blood Diner from 1987!
How the hell did Leigh end up becoming obsessed with this film without having ever seen it?
What in the hell is this movie? Like, seriously where do we even begin with it?
We get into how this is very much a product of the 80s and how making a movie this off the wall would be a challenge now.
We try to break the 7000 different things going on in this...2023-03-0659 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#115 - Hellraiser III: Hell on EarthWhat started in Hell will end on Earth…In this week's episode we are once again opening the Lament Configuration for some more Leather Daddy Shenanigans with Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth.
How will this movie fare with Leigh as her Hellraiser fandom grows, the films start to go downhill.
This is Simon's favourite Hellraiser movie and he defends that choice.
We discuss the evolution of Pinhead and how he goes from a sophisticated, complicated villain to a pun spewing generic slasher.
Did this movie really need to take place in New York and is the change in setting a wa...2023-02-271h 02So I Married A Horror Fan#114 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors1,2, Freddy's coming for you…We are back in Elm Street once again for another go around with Freddy Kreuger as we are tackling A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors!
Have we finally found a Freddy movie that Leigh actually likes?
Simon talks about his love for this movie and why he considers it a franchise high point.
We discuss the return of Nancy Thompson to the franchise and explore her arc in this.
What do we think of the titular Dream Warriors and how well the film explores it's central idea.
The exploration of mental health and troubled youth. Ho...2023-02-2057 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#113 - Halloween III: Season of the WitchHappy Halloween from Silver Shamrock! That's right, in the second episode of our Threequels month we are looking at the black sheep of the Halloween franchise with Halloween III: Season of the Witch.
How did Leigh get on with a Halloween film that doesn't have Michael Myers in it?
Why is Simon so obsessed with this film when he hadn't even seen it until now?
Were we prepared for how utterly batshit insane this movie is?
What would the Halloween franchise have looked like if it had stayed the course with the anthology angle?
We talk about the film's iconic...2023-02-131h 02So I Married A Horror Fan#112 - Army of DarknessIn the first episode of our Threequels month we are looking at the final part of Sam Raimi's Evil Dead trilogy, Army of Darkness. It's time for us to get Medieval on some Deadites!
What were Leigh's first impressions as someone who is still relatively new to the franchise?
Is this the movie that Simon remembers it being? and have his franchise rankings changed on a rewatch?
We discuss our love of Ray Harryhausen and the influence his work clearly had on this film.
Is this a good Evil Dead film, or does it work better if you consider it...2023-02-061h 17So I Married A Horror FanKnock at the CabinFresh from the cinema Simon brings you his thoughts on Knock at the Cabin, the new film from M.Night Shyamalan based on the novel The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay.
Is this top tier Shyamalan? and how does it compare to his other works?
Is this really a Horror movie?
What is the movie really trying to ask the audience and how well does it do it?
Does the ending leave you satisfied or does it go out on a whimper?
All of this and more in this new episode. Make the choice and...2023-02-0442 minSo I Married A Horror FanSkinamarinkFresh from Shudder, Simon checks in with his thoughts on one of the most buzzed about Horror Movies of the moment Skinamarink.
Why are so many people talking about this movie?
What is it really about, and do we really need to know?
This movie won't be for everyone and that is kind of what makes it great.
Will Simon ever sleep with the light off ever again??
All this and a little bit more in this fun bonus episode.
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We talk about our awareness of the Creepshow franchise prior to this and any expectations we had going into this.
We go through the individual segments and talk about our thoughts on the stories, characters and what we did/didn't like
Why on earth are we talking about the wwe lore behind Kane & Undertaker and what does that have to do with this film?
Leigh discusses her feelings towards Stephen Ki...2023-01-2359 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#108 - V/H/SAnthology month rolls on, as we take a look at V/H/S from 2012. We crossover with another sub genre as we see what a found footage approach to the Anthology sub genre looks like.
We talk about how much fun this movie is and also how wildly consistent it is.
We discuss what a fertile breeding ground this movie was for some of Horror's breakthrough directors & writers from the last decade.
We go through each segment, break them down, discuss them all, then rate & rank them all.
Leigh doesn't generally like found footage, so how did she get on...2023-01-091h 17So I Married A Horror Fan#106 - Hellboy (2004)In our final episode of 2022 we are taking a look at the 2004 film adaptation of Hellboy starring Ron Perlman as the titular wielder of the Right Hand of Doom.
We talk about the impact this movie had on the comic book film sub genre upon release and how it faired in a release year full of mainstream adaptations.
Simon talks about how Kevin Smith & Good Charlotte are responsible for his love of Hellboy and how obsessed he was with this film.
Leigh talks about seeing it for the first time, how much she loves the characters and how fun this...2022-12-2653 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#105 - The CrowIn our penultimate episode of 2022, we are looking at a genuine classic, the gothic masterpiece The Crow from 1994, based on the comic book by James O'Barr.
It's Simon's all time favourite film and remains so to this day, during the episode he explains his love for it.
Leigh talks about seeing the film for the first time and how she feels about it now. She also explains why it could be considered a horror film.
We discuss all of the ins & outs surrounding the films production, release & it's lasting legacy.
Is the film really Shelley's story? and should she have...2022-12-191h 18So I Married A Horror Fan#103 - From HellDecember is here! We are finishing the year off with a look at some Horror Comic Book Adaptations. Up first is From Hell, the 2001 adaptation of Alan Moore's seminal tome about the Jack the Ripper murders.
We discuss our personal feelings on Alan Moore and his works. Simon breaks down the plot of the graphic novel and how the film differs.
How well does the film adapt the story and blend in the real life elements of the true story.
Were the Hughes Brothers the wrong Directors to tell this story? What did they get right and wrong.
We talk...2022-12-051h 18
Team Anywhere Leadership PodcastEP #117: Leigh Ann Rodgers - Promoting the Sense of Happiness in Virtual TeamsIn today's podcast episode we interview Leigh Ann Rodgers, Founder and CEO of Better Teams. Better Teams is a company that offers services in team facilitation, team building , executive coaching, learning & development, virtual meeting facilitation, and leadership and communication training. Today’s topics are focused on promoting the sense of happiness in virtual teams, three keys to maintaining productive work teams, and activities to improve employee engagement and retention for teams as they Team Anywhere.Read the FULL SUMMARY HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2130 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#100 - Buffy the Vampire SlayerThis week's episode is a special one! It's episode 100 (which is insane!) and to celebrate, we are discussing all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We will talking all about the original 1992 movie as it turns 30, as well as going in deep on the TV Series as it hits 25.
We talk about the movie that started it all starring Kristy Swanson. How has this movie held up and what our are thoughts on it?
How well does the film work at introducing the character? and would the series have worked with the film characters?
How does it balance the horror and...2022-11-142h 39So I Married A Horror Fan#99 - Urban LegendIt's time to go back to the 90's. We are taking a dive back into the video shop era with the first movie for our 90's horror month as we look at 90s slasher classic Urban Legend!
Simon makes a case for this being as good as, if not better than Scream. While also discussing how it is most definitely the best of the post Scream Slashers.
Leigh once again voices her feelings on the slasher sub genre as a whole, especially the 90's/00's wave.
We discuss the use of Urban Legends in this movie and how it gives...2022-11-0756 minSo I Married A Horror Fan#97 - Bram Stoker's DraculaOur Vampire month is drawing to an end. In this penultimate episode we look at Bram Stoker's Dracula from Director Francis Ford Coppola for it's 30th anniversary.
We talk about our first impressions of this film. Leigh talks about seeing it much later in life, while Simon talks about it being a game changer for him growing up.
How does this film hold up after 30 years? Is it still as impressive, and how do all of the unique visual effects stand up?
We get into alternate casting, stunt casting and unfortunately a fair bit of miscasting. Even with all of...2022-10-241h 10So I Married A Horror FanCrossing the Stream: Hocus Pocus 2In this month's Crossing the Stream we look at the long awaited sequel to Hocus Pocus, which is now streaming on Disney+ We talk about our individual feelings on the original and the reasons why we like it (leigh) and dislike it (simon) Is this sequel content for contents sake or is it the film everyone has been waiting all this time for? What is it about these characters that made everyone want to see more of them? What did we think of the story this time? we also discuss the plot holes this film now creates in the...2022-10-211h 00So I Married A Horror FanHalloween EndsIt's time of year again! the leaves are falling, the nights are getting colder and there's a new Halloween film in cinemas. That's right folks! Halloween Ends is out now and promises one last showdown between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers
Simon has you covered with our review of this somewhat divisive slasher threequel.
This is a non spoiler & spoiler filled review (timestamps will be below)
Simon gets into all the details, what worked, what didn't and how this holds up as the last word in a very long and bloody 4 decade feud.
Timestamps:
00:00 - 18:30: Non Spoiler
18:31 - 01:06:22 - Spoilers
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So I Married A Horror Fan#92 - Little Shop of Horrors (1986)In this week's episode we are taking a look at the 1986 version of Little Shop of Horrors starring Rick Moranis & Steve Martin.
We discuss our seperate relationships with this movie including Simon's completely normal, not at all weird fear of Audrey II.
Is this movie a horror film? We take a look and discuss some of the movie's darker themes and moments.
We talk about the film's iconic songs, how they have stood the test of time and pick our favourites.
The cast and characters get assessed. Are we really just rooting for an alien plant this whole time?
We...2022-09-191h 11
So I Married A Horror Fan#91 - Sweeney ToddWe're back for a second act of Musical Horror! This week we are looking at Tim Burton's adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.
We recall our first time seeing this movie and what our initial impressions were.
Our shared Tim Burton fandom rears its head again, is this his last truly great film?
We talk about the musical and the story of Sweeney Todd and why Simon thought it was based on a real person.
Is this a good musical? Why were so many songs cut out from the original version?
How well does this stand up as a horror...2022-09-121h 24
So I Married A Horror FanCrossing the Stream: The Banana Splits MovieIn this episode of Crossing the Stream we are looking at The Banana Splits Movie. Childhood nostalgia turns into an Adult nightmare.
We discuss our relationships with the original property. Leigh having never heard of it, whereas it was a huge part of Simon's childhood growing up.
What must the initial pitch been like to get this made?
We talk about the characters and how utterly unrelatable and unlikeable most of them are.
Kills, Kills & more Kills! this is one brutal film, we break down the kills, the gore and just how much this movie surprised us with how far...2022-08-1950 min
So I Married A Horror Fan#87 - Wes Craven's New NightmareIn this week's episode we are looking at Wes Craven's first big swing with meta infused horror, as we are looking at Wes Craven's New Nightmare.
We talk about how this movie came out and why Wes decided to return to Freddy Krueger after so long.
How art imitates life and how real world events affected not only the film's story but also its production.
Gothic & Fairy Tale influences and how they shape the rebirth of Freddy Krueger.
Leigh still doesn't like Freddy and discusses her issues with the storytelling on display here.
Simon talks about why he considers the...2022-08-151h 07
So I Married A Horror FanPrey (2022)In this episode we are looking at Prey, the fifth film in the long standing Predator franchise, which is available now on Disney Plus & Hulu.
****This is a full spoiler review and contains spoilers throughout****
Leigh has never seen a Predator film before, so we discuss her awareness of the franchise and expectations going into this.
Simon discusses his lifelong love for the Predator and the franchise as a whole.
We get into the representation on display in this film and the care taken to accurately and authentically represent Comanche culture.
We talk about the pacing of the film, how...2022-08-051h 06