EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 9 MIN
Matias Bombal | 06-01-26
from The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel · host 77 WABC
Walter Sterling brings on film critic Matias Bombal regarding a surprise surge in box office revenue driven by unconventional cinema. The dialogue centers on the massive financial success of "Backrooms," a psychological horror film rooted in internet lore and video game aesthetics that baffles traditional critics while captivating younger audiences. The speakers reflect on the growing cultural divide between legacy media creators and a new generation of consumers who favor non-linear, immersive storytelling over classic cinematic structures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Walter Sterling brings on film critic Matias Bombal regarding a surprise surge in box office revenue driven by unconventional cinema. The dialogue centers on the massive financial success of "Backrooms," a psychological horror film rooted in internet lore and video game aesthetics that baffles traditional critics while captivating younger audiences. The speakers reflect on the growing cultural divide between legacy media creators and a new generation of consumers who favor non-linear, immersive storytelling over classic cinematic structures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Matias Bombal | 06-01-26
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