You Are Good
A feelings podcast about movies. Host Alex Steed and guests explore the emotional impact of films, discussing how movies make us feel and why. Each episode focuses on a different movie, diving into personal reactions and broader cultural significance.
Episodes
Jeepers Creepers w. Alaina Bamfield
In which we discuss siblings, the troubled legacy of Jeepers Creepers, and the dark comedy of survival with Alaina Bamfield.Content Warning: We talk somewhat extensively about sexual assault, in the context of our own lives and in the context of Jeepers Creepers director Victor Salva in this episode.Check out Alaina's special "Untouchable" here:https://youtu.be/mzigeuasz2I?si=nqkVRENcHQvl9l2wI lis
Blade w. Kasai Richardson and Samuel James
In which we discuss origin stories, vampires, and Blade with Kasai Richardson and Samuel James.Find Samuel online here!https://www.therealsamueljames.com/Find Kasai online here!https://rantsrantsrev.substack.com/Safe Mode Off photo show here!https://partiful.com/e/OJzKpze7fyFXsjDFy6ZA?First Thirst Live! https://calendar.elysiantheater.com/shows/siri-dahl-presents-first-thirst-live-october-07-2026-
Girl Interrupted w. Maya Williams
In which we talk a whole lot about mental health and Girl, Interrupted with our great friend Maya Williams! Find Maya online here! https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com/You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-good-shirts160/Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You Are Good is a feelings podc
Girls Trip w. Leslie Gray Streeter
We go to New Orleans and talk about girls, friendship and Girl's Trip (and we'll never look at a grapefruit the same way again) with Leslie Gray Streeter.Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes!)https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregoodYou can find Leslie online here:https://lesliegraystreeter.com/Lindsey Ellis' The Unforgivable Sin of Ms Rachel:https://youtu.be/QwpanShgOp4?si=EKSVlLxKZqqKqNb9You can bu
Camp (2003) w. Louis Peitzman
We talk about what makes Camp one-of-a-kind in every imaginable way with our friend Louis Peitzman. Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes!)https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregoodYou can find Louis online here:https://louispeitzman.substack.com/You can find Louis' piece about Camp here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/louispeitzman/camp-2003-oral-historyYou can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE
Billy Elliot w. Ramsay Drover
In which we talk about dance, masculinity, and Billy Elliot with Ramsay Drover. Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes!)https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregoodRamsay and Wild Weirdo Creations online:https://www.wildweirdocreations.com/You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-good-shirts160/Alex’s zine! h
Serial Mom w. Gabrielle Moss
In which we talk John Waters' empathy, mid-life career shifts and Serial Mom with Gabrielle Moss. Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes!)https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregoodGabrielle online: https://www.gabriellemoss.net/You can pre-order Gabrielle's book The Midlife Plot Twist here. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https:/
Let's listen to this episode of Weirdly Helpful
"The Art of Shenanigans with Rebecca Garza-Bortman and a Legion of Weird Helpers"Rebecca Garza-Bortman is a designer, musician, writer, & mother living in Berkeley. This episode features WH listeners Julia, Lauren, Erica, Meredith, another Lauren, Katie and Mike.Check out Weirdly Helpful!
Obsession w. Ryan Ken
In which Ryan Ken joins us to break the One Wish Willow, unpack all the feelings in Obsession, and discuss responsible cat ownership. Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes!)https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregoodRyan on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ryan_ken_actsYou can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are
Matilda w. Mandi Bossard
"No more Miss Nice Girl!" In which Mandi Bossard joins us to discuss Matilda ("Carrie for kids"), kindness, and children at breweries. Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes!)https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregoodMandi online: linktr.ee/mandibossardMandi on The Charlie Brown Christmas: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDAq6wfD/Mandi on The Neverending Story:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDAqLQ8T/Roald Dahl's l
The Truman Show w. Holly Brown
"You were real. That's what made you so good to watch." In which Holly Brown joins us to discuss the fame, the panopticon, and The Truman Show. Holly Brown and Everybody Knows But Me: https://linktr.ee/hollybrowncomedySupport us on Patreon (bonus episodes!)https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregoodYou can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!)
Fight Club w. Fifi Dosch
I am Jill’s nipple. In which Fifi Dosch joins us to unpack Fight Club (and ship Tyler Durden and Erin Brockovich). Fifi Dosch:https://www.instagram.com/fifidoschSupport us on Patreon (bonus episodes!)https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregoodYou can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-good-shirts160/Alex’s zi
Napoleon Dynamite w. Mary Houlihan
"Tina, eat. Food. Eat the FOOD!" In which Mary Houlihan joins us to unpack feelings, kindness and whiteness in Napoleon Dynamite.Mary Houlihan:https://www.instagram.com/MARYHOULIESupport us on Patreon (bonus episodes!)https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregoodYou can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-good-s
Who Framed Roger Rabbit w. Salem Nox
"C'mon Roger, let's go home. I'll bake you a carrot cake." In which we talk Jessica, Roger, Doom and shiny, shiny rubber with Salem Nox.Salem Nox:https://www.instagram.com/the_salemnoxSupport us on Patreon (bonus episodes!)https://www.patreon.com/cw/youaregoodYou can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!) https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-g
Annie [1982] w. Dani Janae and Kristen Martin
Leapin' Lizards! In which we unpack all of the aspirational feelings of Annie with Dani Janae and attempt to wrap our heads around the one-hundred year history of America's favorite "little orphan" with Kristen Martin! Dani Janae:https://danijanae.comKristen Martin:https://www.kristenmartin.netAlex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE
Magic Mike w. Luna Luck
"Will you welcome to the stage, the one, the only... Magic Mike!" In which we talk about all of the things Magic Mike gets right with the fabulous Luna Luck.Mistress Luna: https://www.mistressluna.ca/We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo
Repo Man w. Ana Marie Cox
"The life of a repo man is always intense." In which we unpack our wayward youths, chow down on plates o' shrimp, and try to get to the soul of Repo Man. Ana Marie Cox: https://anamariecox.comWe LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designe
Jackass Forever w. Niko Stratis
"If you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough." In which we celebrate the arrival of a new Jackass movie by going deep on Jackass Forever (2022) with Niko Stratis! Niko online: https://www.nikostratis.com/Our Jackass (2002) episode: https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good/jackass-w-niko-stratis/Niko's piece "Jackass made me the trans woman I am today"https://www.anxietyshark.ca/jackass-made-me-the-tra
Drop Dead Fred w. Lauren Adams
"Yuck, what happened to you? You're all older, you're even uglier!" In which we go unbelievably deep on Drop Dead Fred with Lauren Adams. Check out Lauren's music right here: https://laurenadamsmusic.bandcamp.com/We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO her
Children of Men w. Josephine Riesman
"A hundred years from now there won't be one sad f*** to look at any of this. What keeps you going?" In which we discuss hope, despair and Children of Men with Josephine Riesman.Check out Josephine's work online:https://josie.zone/We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE G
Being John Malkovich w. Sela Shiloni
"Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate." In which Sela Shiloni joins us to discuss the Spike Jonze of it all. Check out Sela's work online:https://selashiloniphoto.comWe LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo de
UHF w. Josaleigh Pollett
"Today we are going to learn how to make plutonium from common household items." In which we dive into the Weird Al universe and UHF with Josaleigh Pollett. We also have a bonus episode about Weird: The Al Yankovic story up on Patreon and Apple podcast subscriptions! Check out Josaleigh (and their new record) online:https://josaleighpollett.bandcamp.com/We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.e
Grease w. Courtney Kocak
"Men are rats, listen to me, they're fleas on rats, worse than that. They're amoebas on fleas on rats. I mean, they're too low for even the dogs to bite. The only man a girl can depend on is her daddy." In which Courtney Kocak introduces Alex to Grease.Check out Courtney (and Girl Gone Wild) online:https://www.courtneykocak.com/We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex’s
Thirteen w. Bree Essrig
"The itsy-bitsy spider dropped acid at the park..." In which Bree Essrig joins Alex to discuss coming of age, menace, and Thirteen (2003). Check out Bree online:https://linktr.ee/planbreeWe LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our
Kiki's Delivery Service w. Livia Tsang
"You'd think they'd never seen a girl and a cat on a broom before." In which we talk burnout, inspiration and Kiki's Delivery Service with the great Livia Tsang! Check out Livia online:https://www.liviatsang.com/linksWe LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home w. Sandy Ernest Allen
"Admiral, there be whales here!" In which we discuss the Star Trek with the whales in it with Sandy Ernest Allen. This movie is SO GOOD! Check out Sandy online:https://www.sandyernestallen.com/We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Alex’s zine! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo design
Showgirls feat. Crystal and Ariel Demure
"She looks better than a ten-inch d*** and you know it!" In which Crystal, Ariel Demure and Alex visit Nomi and the gang in 1990s Las Vegas. Sorry this episode is late. It's my birthday, so I have an excuse. CW: We discuss the portrayal of rape in Showgirls. Check out Crystal online:https://linktr.ee/crystalwillseeyounowCheck out Ariel online: https://www.instagram.com/arielsodemure/We LOVE Magpi
Crazy Rich Asians w. Amanda Wong
"They're so posh and snobby, it's snoshy!" In which we Amanda Wong brings Alex back to 2018 to discuss the comedy and impact of Crazy Rich Asians.Check out Amanda online:https://www.amandadraw.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. https://www.patreon.com/youaregood We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinem
The Prince of Egypt w. Maya Williams and Max Wolpert
When all you've got is nothing, there's a lot to go around. In which we talk family, religion, and The Prince of Egypt with Maya Williams and Max Wolpert. Check out Maya online: https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com/Check out Max online:https://www.maxwolpertmusic.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. https://www.patreon.com/y
Coco w. Héctor González
Let's talk about death, baby. Let's talk about you and me. In which we visit the Land of the Dead, and talk all things Coco, with the wonderful Héctor González. Check out Héctor on Instagram:https://linktr.ee/abuelitehectorAnd TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenicreadsThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. https://www.p
A Beautiful Mind w. Nathan Shuherk (aka schizophrenicreads)
"You can't reason your way out of this! Your mind is where the problem is in the first place!" In which Nathan Shuherk (aka schizophrenicreads) shows Alex A Beautiful Mind for the very first time. Check out Nathan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenicreadsAnd TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenicreadsThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who sup
The Fifth Element w. Sam Cole and Siri Dahl
Multipass! The future is French! In which Sam Cole, Siri Dahl and Alex get tickets to the space opera that is The Fifth Element. Sam Cole / 404 Media: https://www.404media.co/author/samantha-cole/Siri Dahl:https://www.instagram.com/thesiridahlagain/Alex’s zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureThe OC Again online:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!https://linktr.ee/mag
Hackers w. Ryan Keely
"Hacking is more than just a crime. It's a survival trait." In which we Hack the Planet! and talk electronic music, 90s fashion, and Hackers with the wonderful Ryan Keely.Ryan Keely:https://www.instagram.com/ryankeelytm/Alex’s zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureThe OC Again online:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclubYou can buy a Yo
Her w. Noelle Perdue and Nathan Shuherk
Oh gosh, Her is pretty wild to watch In These Times, don't you think? We do exactly that with Noelle Perdue and Nathan Shuherk.Noelle Perdue on the Internet:https://www.noelleperdue.comNoelle on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/all_day_breakfast_Check out Nathan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenicreadsAnd TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenicreadsThis episode was made po
Lady Bird w. Mara Wilson
"The only thing exciting about 2002 is that it's a palindrome." In which Mara and Alex talk all things Lady Bird.This is ONE OF TWO episodes about Lady Bird we're releasing this week. The other features a chat with Carolyn Kendrick.Mara Wilson online:https://linkin.bio/marawilson/Alex’s zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureThe OC Again online:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525We LOVE Magpie C
Lady Bird w. Carolyn Kendrick
"People call each other the names their parents made up for them, but they won't believe in God." In which Carolyn and Alex make an announcement and talk Lady Bird.This is ONE OF TWO episodes about Lady Bird we're releasing this week. The other features a chat with Mara Wilson.Carolyn Kendrick online:https://www.carolynkendrick.com/Carolyn's Don't Call Me Darlin' project online.Alex’s zine!https:/
Mrs. Doubtfire w. Fifi Dosch and River Butcher
"But if there's love, dear... those are the ties that bind!" In which we discuss Mrs. Doubtfire with the fabulous Fifi Dosch and River Butcher!Fifi online:https://www.instagram.com/fifidoschRiver Butcher online!https://www.riverbutcher.com/Alex’s zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureThe OC Again online:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!https://linktr.ee/magpiecinema
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark w. Safe Slut
Our appearance is kind of a shock to everybody. In which we get to the bottom of what makes Elvira an icon with the wonderful Safe Slut.And! A message from Sarah!Find Tricia (Safe Slut) here:https://linktr.ee/triciawiseRiver Butcher online!https://www.riverbutcher.com/Alex’s zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureThe OC Again online:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!h
Ghost World w. Lucé Tomlin-Brenner and Carolyn Kendrick
"This is so bad it's gone past good and back to bad again." In which we revisit our old lady phases and unpack Ghost World with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner.Find Lucé online here: https://linktr.ee/ltbcomedyFind Carolyn online here:https://www.carolynkendrick.comSupport Carolyn's Don't Call Me Darlin' project here:https://www.womeninbluegrass.orgAlex’s zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureThe OC Again
Turning Red w. Livia Tsang and Carolyn Kendrick
"We like boys! We like loud music! We like gyrating! WE'RE 13, DEAL WITH IT!" In which we discuss coming of age and Turning Red with Livia Tsang and Carolyn Kendrick. Find Livia online here:https://www.liviatsang.comFind Carolyn online here:https://www.carolynkendrick.comSupport Carolyn's Don't Call Me Darlin' project here:https://www.womeninbluegrass.orgAlex’s zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOcc
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy w. Chris Kluwe and Sooz Kempner
"Brick killed a guy." In which we play a little jazz flute (and talk Anchorman) with our friends Chris Kluwe and Sooz Kempner. Find Chris online here:https://www.instagram.com/chriskluweFind Sooz online here:https://www.soozkempner.co.uk/Alex’s zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureThe OC Again online:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525All of The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall is available
Josie and the Pussycats w. Rax King and Niko Stratis
"Brick killed a guy." In which we play a little jazz flute and talk Anchorman with our friends Chris Kluwe and Sooz Kempner and Find Rax online here:https://www.raxkingisdead.comFind Sooz online here:https://www.nikostratis.comAlex’s zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureThe OC Again online:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525All of The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall is available now!https:/
Grief on Film w. Alex Alexander
We go somehow deeper than normal this week. In a slight (and temporary, rest assured!) variation of format, we talk with actor and filmmaker Alex Alexander about depictions of grief in Lars Von Trier's The Idiots, Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited and Kenneth Lonergan's Manchester By The Sea. We discuss real-life murder, suicide, the premature and accidental death of children and more. If you
This is Spinal Tap w. Ned Brower and Niko Stratis
"You can't really dust for vomit." In which we attempt to dust for it anyway, and talk about what we find lovely about This is Spinal Tap, with Ned Brower. Niko online:https://www.nikostratis.comThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregoodAll of The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall is available no
The Green Knight w. Nicole Vaunt
"Red is the color of lust, but green is what lust leaves behind, in heart, in womb. Green is what is left when ardor fades, when passion dies, when we die, too." In which we embark upon the hero's journey and talk goodness, greatness and Tumblr with Nicole Vaunt. Find Nicole online here:https://hoo.be/vauntasticThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York w. Sooz Kempner
"You guys give up? Have you had enough pain?" In which Sooz Kemper helps us get lost in New York and attempts to get to the bottom of what makes Home Alone 2 tick.THERE IS AN EXTENDED CUT OF THIS EPISODE ON PATREON AND APPLE PODCAST SUBSCRIPTIONS!Find Sooz and here:https://www.soozkempner.co.uk/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple
Eyes Wide Shut w. Jude Ellison S. Doyle
"No dream is ever just a dream." In which Jude Doyle takes us on a journey into a world of PNW pianists, a stoned Nicole Kidman, and a velvet-voiced Chris Isaak. Eyes Wide Shut is a Christmas movie. Find Jude and DILF online here: https://judedoyle.com/bioThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregood
Eyes Wide Shut w. Jude Ellison S. Doyle
"No dream is ever just a dream." In which Jude Doyle takes us on a journey into a world of PNW pianists, a stoned Nicole Kidman, and a velvet-voiced Chris Isaak. Eyes Wide Shut is a Christmas movie. Find Jude and DILF online here: https://judedoyle.com/bioThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregood
The Others w. Cecilia Aldarondo and Nathan Shuherk
"Death of a loved one can lead people to do the strangest things." In which we are joined by Cecilia Aldarondo and Nathan Shuherk to discuss grief, haunted houses and locked doors (metaphorical and literal). Our guest is Cecilia Aldarondo!https://blackscracklefilms.com/aboutOur guest co-host is Nathan Shuherk!https://www.patreon.com/SchizoReadsThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks
Mean Girls (2004) w. Natalie Robehmed
"On Wednesdays we wear pink!" In which Natalie Robehmed walks us through what it was like to learn about American high schools from Mean Girls. We talk plastics, high school sociology, feelings and more. There is an extended cut of this episode available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts!Natalie Robehmed online:https://www.natalierobehmed.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to e
Fast & Furious (2009) w. Samuel James and Kasai Richardson
"Still a buster." In which Samuel James, Kasai Richardson and Alex discuss living by codes—Dom Toretto style—while trying like heck to unpack the plot (and ideology?) of Fast-ampersand-Furious. Family. Kasai Richardson online:https://substack.com/@kasaiSamuel James online:https://www.therealsamueljames.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patre
Party Girl w. Anne Buckwalter
"Can we have a falafel with hot sauce, a side order of Baba Ghanoush and a seltzer, please?" In which we unpack Party Girl, it's "why are moms?" feels and so much more with Anne Buckwalter. Anne Buckwalter can be found online here:https://www.annebuckwalter.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youa
Billy Madison w. Mary Houlihan and Niko Stratis
"At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought." In which Mary Houlihan explains to Alex and Niko what about Billy Madison warms her heart.Mary Houlihan can be found online here:https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/Niko Stratis can be found online here:https://www.nikostratis.com/This episode was made possible by your
Cronos w. Héctor González
In which we talk vampires, breaking curses, and the Guillermo del Toro of it all. Héctor González joins to talk Cronos and we are all better for it.Héctor Gonzálezhttps://linktr.ee/abuelitehectorThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. https://www.patreon.com/youaregood We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemac
Total Recall (1990) w. Crystal and River Butcher
Perhaps this Verhoeven guy was onto something! In which Crystal takes River and Alex to Mars and the gang tries their darndest to deconstruct Total Recall. Check out Crystal here:https://www.crystalwillseeyounow.com/Check out River here:https://www.riverbutcher.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. https://www.patreon.com
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge w. Louis Peitzman and cameo appearance by Harmony Colangelo
In which we explore Freddy's Revenge, and homoeroticism, with Louis Peitzman. Also! Harmony Colangelo of This Ends at Prom stops by to share her take!Find Louis' most recent Nightmare series ranking here:https://www.vulture.com/article/best-nightmare-on-elm-street-movies-ranked.htmlYou can find Louis' podcast Chasing Amy Adams here:https://sites.libsyn.com/582430This episode was made possible by y
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial w. Ilana Masad + River Butcher
In which Ilana Masad, author of Beings, joins us to discuss empathy, aliens and nonbinary icon E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. River Butcher co-hosts! There is an EXTENDED CUT of this episode on Patreon and Apple Podcast Subscriptions! Check out Ilana (and Beings) here:https://www.ilanamasad.com/novelsCheck out River here: https://www.riverbutcher.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Th
Doctor Sleep page to screen w. schizophrenicreads aka Nathan Shuherk
"Our beliefs don't make us better people. Our actions make us better people." In which we head on back to the Overlook to confront dad once and for all. Nathan Shuhrerk (aka schizophrenicreads) delves deep into why he loves Doctor Sleep.Check out Nathan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenicreadsAnd TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenicreadsThis episode was made possible by yo
Charlotte's Web (1973) w. Cosbrarian aka Liz Gotauco
"Trust us, Wilbur. People are very gullible. They'll believe anything they see in print." In which we discuss fairy tales, talking spiders, and death (for kids!) with Liz Gotauco aka Cosbrarian.Check out Cosbrarian and and pre-order F*cked Up Fairy Tales! https://www.cosbrarian.com/You can find Samuel James online here! https://www.therealsamueljames.com/ This episode was made possible by your sup
Demons (1985) w. Jeffrey Cranor and Cecil Baldwin
"Hey Hot Dog, next time let's rip off a Ferrari. This heap's got no class." This is an actual line from this actual movie! Jeffrey, Cecil and Alex take their classless heap down to the demonic theater and shower Demons with gallons of goopy love. Check out Welcome to Night Vale! https://www.welcometonightvale.com/And check out Random Number Generator Horror Podcast No. 9! https://www.nightvalepres
Sex and the City 2 w. Eve Lindley
"Whenever there's this much gay in one room, Liza manifests." In which Sarah and Alex unpack their feelings about Sex and the City 2 with the marvelous Eve Lindley.Don't forget to check out Eve in Queens of the Living Dead! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregoodWe LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!https
Pride (2014) with Rax King and Siri Dahl
"All aboard the deviants bus!" In which Rax King shares her love for Pride (2014) with Siri Dahl and Alex and Tia Kalmaru schools Alex on Welsh pronunciation. Find Rax online here: https://www.raxkingisdead.com/Find Corn Telethon online here: https://www.corntelethon.com/Find Crazy Arm online here (the band Tia plays in): https://www.crazyarmband.com/bioThis episode was made possible by your suppo
Jackass w. Niko Stratis
Is Butterbean okay? In which Niko Stratis helps us get to the bottom of why Jackass makes us feel so many feelings.EXTENDED CUT AVAILABLE ON PATREON AND APPLE PODCAST SUBSCRIPTIONS!This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregoodNiko's essay Jackass made me the trans woman I am:https://www.anxietyshark.
Beverly Hills Cop w. Samuel James
In which Samuels James takes us to Beverly Hills and teaches us how to lighten up Detroit style. We're unpacking the Beverly Hills Cop feels with Samuel James.EXTENDED CUT AVAILABLE ON PATREON AND APPLE PODCAST SUBSCRIPTIONS!Samuel James online:https://www.therealsamueljames.com/Carolyn Kendrick online:https://www.carolynkendrick.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everyb
Jaws 2 w. Candace Jane Opper
We're gonna need a bigger bigger boat. In which we discuss trauma, revenge and Jaws 2 with our wonderful friend Candace Jane Opper. Candace Jane Opper can be found online here:https://candacejaneopper.com/Magpie Cinema Club is wonderful!linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclubAlex’s zine:https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureAlex's newsletter thing:https://alexsteed.substack.com/You can buy a You Are Good logo s
Shampoo w. Eve Lindley
"I don't know anything anymore." In which Eve and Alex lather up and head on back to 1968 by way of 1975 to talk Shampoo. Eve online: https://www.instagram.com/eveclindleyMagpie Cinema Club is wonderful!linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclubAlex’s zine:https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureAlex's newsletter thing:https://alexsteed.substack.com/You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLI
Cliffhanger w. River Butcher
"Don't bother to buckle up; you may not want to survive this." Can you believe it? Cliffhanger is all about grief! Sarah, River and Alex discuss! Patreon and Apple Podcast subscribers can hear an EXTENDED CUT of this episode! River online: https://www.riverbutcher.com/Magpie Cinema Club is wonderful!linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclubAlex’s zine:https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureAlex's newsletter thing:
Friday the 13th (1980)
"You're doomed! You're all doomed!" Sarah and Alex love on Pamela Vorhees' sweater game and talk all things Friday the 13th.Magpie Cinema Club is wonderful!linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclubCarolyn's tour:https://www.carolynkendrick.com/tourAlex’s zine:https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureAlex's newsletter thing:https://alexsteed.substack.com/You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ
The Birdcage w. Mal Blum
“Sweetie, you're wasting your gum!” In which Mal, Eve and Alex pay homage to The Birdcage. Find Mal (and The Villain) online:https://www.malblum.com/Find Eve online: https://www.instagram.com/eveclindleyThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregoodWe LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!https://linktr.ee/magpiec
O Brother, Where Art Thou? w. Carolyn Kendrick and Tristan Scroggins
In which Carolyn, Tristan and Alex find themselves in a tight spot and go on the road with the Soggy Bottom Boys. It's O Brother, Where Art Thou? o'clock, friends! Support Don't Call Me Darlin with a donation here: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-women-in-bluegrass-archive-projectCarolyn online: https://www.carolynkendrick.comCarolyn's record Each Machine here: https://carolynkendrick.b
The Big Lebowski w. Josh Gondelman and Niko Stratis!
In which Josh, Niko and Alex just dropped in to see what condition their condition was in. Also, lots and lots of love for and laughter about The Big Lebowski.Josh's special:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAvNlgpdKKoNiko's book:https://www.nikostratis.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregoo
The Fast and the Furious (2001) w. Kasai Richardson and Samuel James
In which Kasai Richardson and Samuel James take Alex back to 2001 to steal a truckload of combo TV / DVD players so they can watch the Shrek of street racing movies. This week we're talking about The Fast and the Furious. Kasai Richardson online: https://substack.com/@kasaiSamuel James online: https://www.therealsamueljames.com/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody wh
Dreamgirls w. Leslie Gray Streeter and Lynne Streeter Childress
In which Alex, Leslie and Lynne joyously unpack Dreamgirls. Find Leslie online: https://lesliegraystreeter.com/Find Fine Beats & Cheeses here: https://finebeatsandcheeses.com/lynne-streeter-childress/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregoodWe LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpie
Strictly Ballroom w. Carmen Maria Machado and Eve Lindley
In which Carmen, Eve and Alex put on their dancing shoes, go to Australia, and talk Strictly Ballroom.Find Carmen online:https://carmenmariamachado.comThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregoodWe LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! You can find their cover of Time After Time and other songs streaming and on
Smiley Face w. Jourdain Searles
We're talking about something bigger than our petty, you know, yearnings! In which we go on a journey and deconstruct Smiley Face with Joudain Searles. Find Jourdain online: https://linktr.ee/jsearlesThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregoodAlex’s zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureYou can
Fifty Shades of Grey w. Casey Calvert
In which Sarah and Alex try to get a better understanding of what is going on in 50 Shades of Grey, and Casey Calvert explains to Alex what it gets right and wrong about BDSM and kink.The first part of this conversation is a rerelease of a bonus episode we put out a few weeks back. A supporter suggested it would make a good main feed episode and so here we are. Our conversation with Casey Calvert
Galaxy Quest w. Lizzie Bassett Boman and Chris Winterbauer of What Went Wrong
"By Grabthar's hammer... what a savings." Lizzie and Chris of What Went Wrong joined us to talk big feels, second chances, and Galaxy Quest. There is an EXTENDED CUT of this episode available on Patreon and Apple Podcast Subscriptions!What Went Wrong online: https://www.whatwentwrongpod.comThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus
Robocop w. B.J. Colangelo
Dead or alive, you're coming with us! In which we explore why Robocop is A PERFECT MOVIE with the wonderful B.J. Colangelo! There is an EXTENDED CUT of this episode available on Patreon and Apple Podcast Subscriptions!B.J. on This Ends at Promhttps://podpeople.me/this-ends-at-promSleepaway Camp bookhttps://diediebooks.com/products/sleepaway-camp-1983This episode was made possible by your support!
Dogma w. Niko Stratis
"You people. If there isn't a movie about it, it's not worth knowing, is it?" In which we go to church with Niko Stratis (and special guest host Eve Lindley). Niko's newsletter Anxiety Shark: https://www.anxietyshark.ca/The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman: https://utpress.utexas.edu/9781477331484/This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple
Crimes of Passion w. Harmony Colangelo
If you think you're gonna' get back in our panties, forget it. There's one a**hole in there already. In which we discuss Ken Russell, America's psychosexual soul, and Crimes of Passion with Harmony Colangelo.There is an EXTENDED CUT of this episode available for Patreon and Apple Podcast subscribers! We also just released a bonus episode about Pacific Heights. This Ends at Prom online:https://podp
