Significant Other - w/ Janecka Olen on Al(ien)pine Divorce

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Scream Queen Podcast: Podcast // Instagram // TikTok // BlueSky Janecka Olen, creator and host of the Scream Queen Podcast, joins Melvin to discuss a criminally underseen, economically paced sci-fi thriller that's stuck in streaming jail: Significant Other! This 2022 film is loaded with surprises, including an emotional depth seldom seen in "invasion"-type movies. But, is it really an invasion film? It's a lot of things. Tune in and find out! Topics:Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:32:25 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here! Talking about Janecka's goals, from building her podcast & Instagram, getting her screenplay made, and her work on "The Horror Community's Ep****n List".Janecka loves outdoorsing, and the general fears that come with it kick off Significant Other.Yeah, but... what genre is Significant Other?How opposites are exhibited through the film, including land & sea.Talking various twists and turns, of which there are SEVERAL.Significant Other draws from a lot of films, but one of those choices doesn't sit right with Melvin.Janecka, "The interesting thing about [Significant Other]... is the emotional aspect."The ending is a bit strange, so the two ponder what its saying about relationships.Recommendations:Pretty Lethal (2026) (Movie)Something Very Bad is Going to Happen (2026 - X) (Series)Forbidden Fruits (2026) (Movie)Tomie (1998) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & PinsSocial Links: ThreadsWebsiteInstagramLetterboxdFacebook Group