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Movies and Chaos

Mark Palermo, Serena Whitney

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This is a podcast looking at the impact and legacy of cult films. It’s hosted by Mark Palermo (former critic, screenwriter of Detention) and Serena Whitney (former critic, programmer of The Revue Cinema in Toronto). The movies discussed tie into screenings happening at The Revue and Thrillema, a cult series Palermo helps run in Halifax. Why do these movies endure? Is some stuff too much for modern audiences? Theme music: "Hypernormalization" by Rich Aucoin, Artwork: Ryan Wilson
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Chill popcorn movie guy Scott and high-strung Indie filmmaker Kris rate todays new releases and flicks from cinematic history. They don’t always get along or adhere to the same taste but they always have a good laugh and a hot take. Listen as Kris shatters the stereotype that all Canadians are polite.
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The '00s Zone

Mark Palermo, Loretta Yu

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This is a podcast that looks back at the movies of the '00s, and tries to make sense of that seemingly culturally faceless first decade of the new millennium. It's hosted by screenwriter, filmmaker, and sometimes critic Mark Palermo (Detention) and actor Loretta Yu (Blood and Water, Diggstown). Sometimes there are guests (also of some renown).
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On 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?…
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We are finishing off our Hot Ghouls of Halloween series with a 3some and to help us out is screen editor/film critic and cornographer Justine Smith. We will be looking at two female focused body horror films by french director Julia Ducournau; Raw (2016) and Titane (2021). We also touch on the 1983 Austrian horror thriller Angst, which was banned i…
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On this week's show we are still focusing on our Hot Ghouls of Halloween series with a double dose of the ghouls; writer/director Caroline Lindy and Scream Queen Melissa Barrera. This is Lindy's first feature, and based on her 2020 short film of the same name. 2020 Short Trailer Trailer Please head over to Apple Podcast and give us a 5 star review.…
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On this week's' show we keep rolling through spooky season with another edition of Hot Ghouls of Halloween. This week we are talking about Arkasha Steenson's breakout feature film The First Omen (2024) staring Nell Tiger Free (The Servant ), Ralph Ineson (The Which, The Northman and Nosferatu) and a little bit of Bill Nighy: The Acting Guy (Love Ac…
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It's the most wonderful time of year! That's right it's the beginning of spooky season and that means it's our female focused series Hot Ghouls of Halloween and were talking all three Black Christmases (1974, 2006, 2019) with filmmaker and programer Dara Jade Moats. So three films, two hosts and one guest; tune in and find out it how it went. Dara …
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Send us a text It'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.Von Mark Palermo, Serena Whitney
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On this week's show we are talking Canada's submission for Best International Feature Film for the 2025 Academy Awards; Universal Language. The second film from Canadian filmmaker Matthew Rankin (The Twentieth Century: 2019) which takes place between Montreal and Winnipeg in a Canada where Persian and French Canadian are the official languages. We …
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"A Russian-Canadian filmmaker gains unprecedented access to follow a Russian Army battalion in Ukraine." says the the films IMDB. The documentary Russians at War was suppose to have its North American premier at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Friday the 13th 2024 but was paused on the Thursday; in what the festival called "an unprec…
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Send us a text We 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.Von Mark Palermo, Serena Whitney
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If you love indie film, if you have made indy film , or you are recovering from a TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) hangover then this film might be for you. The story of filmmaker Zia Anger's first feature attempt Always All Ways, Anne Marie and financed/distributed by Mubi; the film deals with femininity, loss, struggle, abortion, and wh…
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There is no band that has explained Canada to Canadians like the Tragically Hip. No Dress Rehearsal is a four part docuseries charting the life of the band the defined a country. Directed by Mike Downie, brother of the bands late frontman Gord; this series has behind the scenes footage, interviews with the band and famous supports such as Will Arne…
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Send us a text It'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.…
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Well we are twisting again as the song says and we can't do a Twisters episode without Mr. Twister himself; Canadian filmmaker Reese Eveneshen. After 26 years we have the next installment of what be may be a tornado franchise. With a $155 million dollar budget and at the time of this posting a box office of $312 million was it a success? or a flop?…
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On this week's episode (better late than never) Kris was forced to watch a superhero movie and that in itself is a win for the common people. Were talking movies were talking Deadpool and Wolverine directed by Canadian director Shawn Levy (Free Guy, Night at the Museum series). Helping us out is Hamilton funny man Joe Botelho. Was this film worth t…
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On this week's episode we may not have brought our long legs but we did bring in Canadian filmmaker Jess Joy to talk about Osgood Perkins latest thriller. Longlegs which stars Maika Monroe ( It Follows, Villains) and the man himself Nicolas Cage has been said to be "The Best Serial Killer Film Since the Silence of the Lambs". Those are big shoes to…
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On this week's episode were talking the end of an era or at least the ending of a trilogy (maybe), were talking Ti West's Maxxine. Time to find out if this homage to 80s slashers is a cut above the rest or should have been left on the cutting room floor. Only one way to find out Talk to us Goose www.howdyoulikethatmovie.com Twitter…
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Send us a text We 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!Von Mark Palermo, Serena Whitney
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On this week's' episode we are easy riding through the recent motorcycle flick The Bikeriders. Based on the the 1968 book of the same name by Danny Lyon and starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Michael Shannon. Was it Easy Rider meets Goodfellas? Will this film be entered into the canon of biker films? Only one way to find out! So let…
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Send us a text On 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.…
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While Kris is away, Scott goes rogue and takes over. This week, he will quickly review three films: Abigail, IF, and The Strangers: Chapter 1. It's the most you have ever heard him speak. So, join us for Scott's coming-out party. Talk to us Goose www.howdyoulikethatmovie.com TwitterVon Kris Scott
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While Kris is at Euro 24, take a listen to one of our favourite episodes from this year so far. On this week's show we are talking about a film that made both co-hosts cry like babies, the 2023 British film All of Us Strangers. Directed/screenplay by Andrew Haigh (Weekend, 45 Years). Based on the Japanese novel Strangers by Taichi Yamada. Nominated…
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Send us a text With 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.Von Mark Palermo, Serena Whitney
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"Lady and gentlemens! Start your engines." (Dementus) We're on the road again, the Fury road. This time there is is no Max but there is Furiosa. On this week's show we are talking the latest installment of the Mad Max universe; the Furiosa origin story. Did it pump us full of Nitro? or did we leave it dead in the wasteland? Tune in to find out We a…
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On May 9th 2024 at the age of 98 acclaimed filmmaker Roger Corman passed away. Known as "The King of Cult" he was much much more. Considered the "Spiritual Godfather of New Hollywood", the film world as we know it wouldn't be without his hand. Having directed 55 films and being responsible for over 385 more, he maybe gone but will never be forgotte…
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Send us a text We'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.…
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On this week's episode we get some help talking about the hot new action romcom or as Kris called it a Ractiony (whatever that's supposed to be); Fall Guy. Our guest is Scott Milton British born stunt coordinator and performer with over 50 credits. IMDB Also if you like action, specifically 80s and 90s action check out directo David Leitch in the m…
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On our final episode of our Hot Ghouls of Halloween special, we had special FX make-up artist Katie Minnis come by to talk about her work and to chat about her fav film The Fly. Canadian director David Cronenberg's sci-fi body horror film grossed out Kris, but Scott and Katie loved it If you want to check out Katies work or to hire her to make a gh…
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Send us a text Movie 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?Von Mark Palermo, Serena Whitney
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On this week's show we are up late with Night Owls host Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian) on Halloween night in 1977. The latest film from the Cairnes brothers (100 Bloody Acres, Scare Campaign) is a cross between found footage and mockumentary. Did we like this groovy film? Only way to find out its to not touch that dial. Also the heavy metal horro…
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This week's show is a special one, as It's our first time getting to review a film via an advanced screener and boy was this a fun flick. The latest film from Berlin Film Festivals Silver Bear winner Radu Jude (Aferim! (Bravo!) and Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn) Do Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World takes a fierce and darkly comic swipe…
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What if the United States of American went to war with itself (again) ? What if Kris wasn't such a dick about movies ? Well, unlike the last question we have an answer from Alex Garland's' new flick aptly called; Civil War. Based on a screenplay by Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura and Cailee Spaeny this film follows a group of repor…
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Send us a text We’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.…
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On this week's show we are talking about the peak grimey nineties film that unCaged Nick and showed that Elisabeth Shue could handle big bad dramatic roles; were talking Leaving Las Vegas. A film somehow dirtier and grittier than sin city itself. Shot on 16mm and edited with jump cuts reminiscent of Godard's Breathless, we are going on a neon noir …
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On this weeks show we are talking about Ethan Coens first narrative feature away from his brother. Written alongside partner and long time Coen brothers editor Tricia Cooke and staring Margaret Qualley (Maid) and Geraldine Viswanathan (Hala) So hop in losers, were going podcasting. Talk to us Goose www.howdyoulikethatmovie.com Twitter…
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Send us a text We'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."Von Mark Palermo, Serena Whitney
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On this week's' episode we are talking the direct to steaming (mostly) release of Doug Liman's ( Swingers, The Bourne Identity) remake of the cult classic Road House. Switching out Jake Gyllenhaal for the late great Patrick Swayze and sans throat rips we have to decide where the latest film stands. Is it better? Worse? and did Ford sponsor the orig…
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Not since we touched on the 2023 Best Original Song winner RRR (which we highly recommend) have we talked about Indian film. India is the largest producer of cinema outside of Hollywood, so that's a huge oversight on our part. So, as they say go big or go home without further ado we bring you Animal; one of the longest Indian films ever made. Talk …
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On this week's episode we are throwing off the fancy smancy films of our Oscar episode and getting down in the southern muck of New Orleans with Italian filmmaker Lucio Fulci's 1981 cult classic The Beyond. Helping us out is super fan and super producer Christopher Giroux of Canada's own; Vortex Media. So sit back, turn the lights down and lets get…
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Send us a text What 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 …
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Note: This show was recorded prior to the SAG awards and the Producers Guild of America. This is it, the night of nights and yea yea we know the Oscars are on March 10th and we are wee bit early. Well we wanted to bring you two amazing guests with Anelle Dehghani (The Coven) and filmmaker Reese Eveneshen. With friend's like this who needs a co-host…
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