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Let The Right Films In

by Tyler Hanan & Kayla St. Onge

Formerly a podcast about two friends going through the IMDB 250, LTRFI is Kayla, Tyler, and guests talking about whatever movie piques their interest and keeping the Halloween spirit alive year round. Stick around if you like Chris Evans, horror movies, the friends you made along the way, and critical analyses of even those films and shows you love and cherish the most.

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  1. Ep. 64 - Vagabond and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

    Kayla, newly married, and Tyler, newly escaped from 2020, are back with a auteur- and emotion-heavy Criterion Channel double feature. 02:05 - Vagabond 44:49 - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ltrfipod

  2. Ep. 63 - The Fits and The Watermelon Woman

    Kayla and Tyler double feature two short, wonderful movies in their latest Criterion Channel double feature: The Fits (2015, dir. by Anna Rose Holmer) and The Watermelon Woman (1996, dir. by Cheryl Dunye). Next month: VAGABOND and FIRE WALK WITH ME. 02:45 - The Fits 32:00 - The Watermelon Woman...

  3. Recently Watched - July 2020

    The team geeks out over a horror documentary, dips into Greg Araki's work, talk some 2020 movies(they exist!), and shout out Kayla's grandma. Also, a lot of garden talk - RIP to the peonies. 3:46 - Horror Noire 8:53 - Driveways 16:51 - Mysterious Skin 26:28 - The Deeper You Dig Support us on...

  4. Episode 62 - Fat Girl And The Piano Teacher

    Producer Landon Defever joins the team to discuss a very difficult, very French Criterion Channel double feature. This month's theme: repression and suffering! Next month: THE WATERMELON WOMAN and THE FITS. 04:36 - Fat Girl 48:02 - The Piano Teacher Landon's YouTube channel:...

  5. Recently Watched - June 2020

    The team discusses one of 2020's best movies so far, and Kayla blacks out and goes off in support of Joel Schumacher's The Phantom of the Opera. Also, HBO Max is here. 1:06 - Shirley 19:16 - The Phantom of the Opera 32:10 - When Marnie Was There 42:17 - Love Life Support us on Patreon:...

  6. Ep. 61 - Black Narcissus And In The Mood For Love

    Kayla and Tyler take on their second double feature in their year-long Criterion journey. This month's theme: lust, yearning, loneliness, and hand-holding as the ultimate expression of love and affection. Next month: FAT GIRL and THE PIANO TEACHER. 02:30 - Black Narcissus 38:55 - In The Mood For...

  7. Recently Watched - May 2020

    In this month's grab bag, Kayla brings the horror and Tyler flees to Maine. 01:18 - A Survivor digression 07:05 - Swallow 12:55 - Martyrs 24:09 - Blow the Man Down 31:00 - Sinister 38:33 - Hayley Williams' 'Petals for Armor' Patreon: https://patreon.com/ltrfipod Twitter: https://twitter.com/ltrfipod

  8. Ep. 60 - The Hunger And Eyes Of Laura Mars

    Kayla and Tyler return to their remote recording bunkers for the first in a year-long journey through the Criterion channel. Thank you to Landon Defever for editing this episode! This week they revisit The Hunger (Catherine Deneuve! Susan Sarandon! David Bowie! Vampires!) and tackle Eyes of Laura...

  9. Recently Watched - April 2020: Stoker, Fury Road, Psycho II, The Fog

    Kayla and Tyler discuss a few great genre movies before diving into the new global pastime - Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Timestamps: 04:00 - Stoker 10:30 - Mad Max: Fury Road 15:50 - Psycho II 23:02 - The Fog 28:00 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Patreon: https://patreon.com/ltrfipod Twitter:...

  10. Ep. 59 - Let in no people, only films

    Kayla and Tyler broadcast from their respective bunkers about some movies they've watched recently (spoiler-free), including their very last theatrical outings. They then share several recommendations providing them comfort. Horror can be comfort, after all. Special thanks to Landon Defever for...

  11. Baby Yoda in Review 2019

    Every year, we gather together a group of friends, past guests, and creators we admire and ask each of them about a 2019 movie they enjoyed. This year, we also ambushed them with a very important question: how do you feel about Baby Yoda? These are the results. Our year in review series, as well…

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  12. The Right Films Of 2019 - Part 3

    Every year, we gather together a group of friends, past guests, and creators we admire and ask each of them about a 2019 movie they enjoyed. We release these segments as a series of themed episodes. This is the horror edition. Kind of. Spoilers are light, but tread carefully. Timestamps: 02:20…

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  13. The Right Films Of 2019 - Part 2

    Every year, we gather together a group of friends, past guests, and creators we admire and ask each of them about a 2019 movie they enjoyed. We release these segments as a series of themed episodes. This is the fun/blockbuster entry. Spoilers are light, but tread carefully. Timestamps: 02:20 -...

  14. The Right Films Of 2019 - Part 1

    Every year, we gather together a group of friends, past guests, and creators we admire and ask each of them about a 2019 movie they enjoyed. We release these segments as a series of themed episodes. This is the "prestige" / awards edition. Spoilers are light, but tread carefully. Timestamps…

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  15. Ep. 58 - Happiness, what are you?

    Kayla and Tyler dive into Todd Solondz' Happiness, our first listener pick, courtesy of Landon Defever. The film deals with some difficult subject matter, as each character in this web has their own flawed idea of how best to find the titular concept. It's uncomfortable, to say the last. But…

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  16. Ep. 57 - Salem And Halloween 2019

    The Halloween spirit lives on year-round - and what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving week than with some unspeakable horror? Kayla and Tyler recap the movies and activities of their Salem Horror Fest weekend before diving into some of their most notable watches of the 2019 Halloween season.…

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  17. Ep. 56 - Back To School With Election And Brick

    In their September episode, Kayla and Tyler tackle a double feature of high-concept high school movies that aren't really about high school. Talking points: the 90s American male, how movies and audiences view female characters, transplanting noir into a surprisingly fitting setting, the need for...

  18. Ep. 55 - Happy Death Days

    On this month's podcast, Kayla and Tyler revisit one of their favorite (ongoing, damn it!) film series and talk Happy Death Day(s). The double features serves up a delightful stew of slasher elements, time nonsense, a lovable and laugh-inducing cast, and moving stories about grief! Also, Kayla...

  19. Ep. 54 - Midsommar + More Summer Horror

    We're back, and we're four years old! Kayla and Tyler are refreshed but immediately back on their old bs with an episode rife with horror movie talk, Halloween plans, terrible jokes, and critical warts-and-all discussion about movies we love. We missed this. We missed you! We also have a Patreon...

  20. The Right Films Of 2018, Pt. 3

    Welcome to episode three of our 2018 year end series - the light and fun edition! We've gathered guests old and new to talk about a favorite film from the endless year 2018. These talks are generally spoiler free, but all do contain several basic plot elements, so use the timestamps to avoid...

  21. The Right Films Of 2018, Pt. 2

    Welcome to episode two of our 2018 year end series - the horror and horrifying edition. We've gathered guests old and new to talk about a favorite film from the endless year 2018. These talks are generally spoiler free, but all do contain several basic plot elements, so use the timestamps to…

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  22. The Right Films Of 2018, Pt. 1

    Our annual year's end tradition returns! Welcome to the awards edition. We've gathered guests old and new to talk about a favorite film from the endless year 2018. These talks are generally spoiler free, but all do contain several basic plot elements, so use the timestamps to avoid anything…

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  23. Ep. 53 - Halloween (2018) and Halloween (1978), but not Halloween (2007)

    Kayla and Tyler discuss the highs and lows of the newest entry in the Halloween franchise: complicated female relationships, questionable decision-making, and rich podcasters.

  24. Ep. 52 - A brief Salem Horror Fest recap

    Fresh off their final Salem Horror Fest 2018: Weekend of the Witch event, Kayla and Tyler briefly discuss every single event of the weekend (that they made it to). Does this end up taking the familiar form of more praise for The Faculty of Horror and critical analysis of even the art you hold…

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  25. Ep. 51 - But you can't stay here: Lake Mungo and Hell House LLC w/ Stephen Cognetti

    The team is visited by director Stephen Cognetti! We discuss two creepy faux docs in this episode: the creepy 2008 cult favorite Lake Mungo and Stephen's own haunted house-set Hell House LLC. Come for the discussions of Stephen's writing process, stories from the set, and on-brand praise for…

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  26. Ep. 50 - Thelma and good Norwegian allies

    Past and future Oscar star Eva Friedman returns to the podcast to talk about the 2017 Norwegian film Thelma and its elements of Christian repression, fraught familial relationships, and the discovery of one's sexuality and previously unknown abilities. The crew also talks about some great indie...

  27. Ep. 49 - Maybe The Monster Squad will save us

    Tyler Grimes joins the podcast for the first time to talk about The Monster Squad! The group discusses the movies' joys and longevity, its parents and monsters, and what they'd want from a sequel if it *must* happen. Find Tyler online on twitter (https://twitter.com/RIPGRIMEY) and check out The...

  28. Ep. 48 - Hereditary: a neutral view of Lauren's accident

    Kayla, Lauren, and Tyler discuss Hereditary, another critically acclaimed, financially successful, existentially devastating horror movie from A24. After some recently watched and first reactions, the team digs into the movie with what tattered remains of their brains still function: intricate...

  29. Ep. 47 - Jurassic Tangents With Steven Ray Morris

    On this week's podcast, podcast superproducer and See Jurassic Right host Steven Ray Morris (https://twitter.com/StevenRayMorris) joins Lauren and Tyler to talk the Jurassic World franchise. The three discuss highs and lows of the latest entry, hopes for Fallen Kingdom, and, of course, Jimmy...

  30. Ep. 46 - Your Ultimate Fantasy: a deep dive on The Love Witch

    Part two of the LTRFI Women in Horror Month celebration! Prepare for our deep dive on Anna Biller’s The Love Witch - a discussion on the female gaze, the relationship between witchcraft and femininity, and dealing with the emotional divide society foists upon us. A light trigger warning for...

  31. Ep. 45 - Jennifer's Body and The Invitation (a Karyn Kusama double feature)

    To celebrate Women In Horror Month, Kayla gathered her co-hosts for a discussion of one of her favorite filmmakers: Karyn Kusama. Together they discuss Kusama's career from Girlfight to Destroyer, taking some extra time to focus on the director's latest full-length genre works. The Jennifer's…

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  32. Ep. 44 - Memento

    After a strange and fishy start, Kayla, Lauren, and Tyler stop by a couple of New York shows and a pair of recent horrors before diving into a Christopher Nolan movie that does not star Harry Styles. 2:45 - Stranger Things and The Post 10:01 - Law & Order SVU and Broad City 16:36 - The Ritual and...

  33. Ep. 43 - Sunny Suspiria, A24 trash, and a Chris Evans Corner: a 2018 preview

    Kayla and Tyler break down 11 movies they want to see this year, including an Annihilation soapbox, embarrassing hashtags (A24sweatshirts4LTRFI), and some keening for Cap. Then Kayla rips into Alita and The Girl in the Spider's Web, which she'll be hard passing on. Find us at ltrfi.com and get in...

  34. Ep. 42 - Call Me By Your Name and Weep

    This week, a brand new guest joins to discuss our new favorite house guest! Charlie joins Tyler and Kayla to talk about Call Me By Your Name, and they have a lot to work through. Armie Hammer's chin and Sufjan Stevens' songs alone could inspire lengthy soliloquys. But first, they dive into some...

  35. Year End Extravaganza: 2017, Pt. 3

    This is the final episode in the year end series for 2017, the one we saved all the most horrifying and frightful films for. Be sure to use the timestamps if you want to skip anything you haven't seen! Many thanks to our guests on this episode: Addison Peacock (twitter.com/Addison_Peacock,...

  36. Year End Extravaganza: 2017, Pt. 2

    It's that time again! We've gathered guests old and new to talk about a favorite 2017 movie. This episode gets a bit spoilery in the Kingsman and Blade Runner sections, but all do contain several basic plot elements, so use the timestamps to avoid anything you're even slightly wary of spoiling....

  37. Year End Extravaganza: 2017, Pt. 1

    It's that time again! We've gathered guests old and new to talk about a favorite 2017 movie. These talks are generally spoiler free (except for the Star Wars segment!), but all do contain several basic plot elements, so use the timestamps to avoid anything you're even slightly wary of spoiling....

  38. Ep. 41 - A New Co-host Recaps Halloween

    In the immortal words of a certain great sage, "It's a whole new ballgame, and we're excited to be doing that ballgame." LTRFI recurring guest and poet laureate Lauren Milici (https://twitter.com/motelsiren) is now recurring CO-HOST Lauren Milici. It's the dawn of a new era. She joins Kayla and...

  39. Ep. 40 - One Cube Is Enough

    Gabe Aikins returns to with a single Cube. Well, he watched the other Cubes, and we'll gladly let him bite that bullet. He and Tyler discuss the mathematically defined number of sides in a cube, as well as the bright spots in what is a dated, budget-constrained little premise film. Fun fact: a...

  40. Ep. 39 - So The Devil and The Changeling walk into a house...

    Today, a double feature! Sean Laughery returns to talk two spooky houses with Tyler as they discuss Ti West's 2009 slow burn favorite THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL and Peter Medak's 1980 should-be cult classic THE CHANGELING. They discuss what makes both so wonderfully terrifying and the house and...

  41. Ep. 38 - It, A Horror Movie

    Frequent guest and combination teacher/poet/Stephen King fan Lauren Milici (@motelsiren) joins Kayla and Tyler as they return to discuss a 2017 Stephen King adaptation, but not the Netflix one, the Idris Elba one, the Spike TV one, or the other Netflix one. Topics include: when we first found…

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  42. Ep. 37 - Netflix vs. Movies and The Discovery vs. Me, With Feeling!

    In this episode, one that's been held in reserve, Kyle and Tyler discuss the conundrum that is movies on Netflix and their tendency to quickly fade from cultural memory. The two then discuss one such entry, Charlie McDowell's The Discovery - a Netflix movie that probably deserved to disappear...

  43. Ep. 36 - The Mummy and Cinematic Universe Fatigue, With Feeling!

    Ben Rettinhouse joins the podcast to regale a quickly deteriorating Tyler on the actual plot of The Mummy (05:05). Then the two are quickly pulverized by a terrible collision of cinematic universes (20:49). Tyler went as he lived: still mad at Colin Trevorrow. Find Ben's work at the Pacific...

  44. Ep. 35 - Wonder Woman and Women Creating, With Feeling!

    On this week's episode, a With Feeling! edition, the person stepping in for Kayla... is Kayla! She and Tyler discuss the new super hero movie, including its charming stars, stellar character work, and unfortunate final battle. The discussion naturally expands to women directing, Chrises being...

  45. Ep. 34 - Final girls and Horror, With Feeling!

    Lauren Milici (twitter.com/motelsiren) joins the podcast for a With Feeling! edition to discuss final girls, fans' relationships with horror, and the people directing that horror. Relevant reading: http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2017/01/13/saved-by-the-final-girl...

  46. Ep. 33 - A (Late) Summer Movie Preview, With Feeling!

    We're back! In this With Feeling! episode, Gabe Aikins (https://twitter.com/GabrielAikins) steps in for a late look at the movies of summer '17. Please follow and subscribe, rate and review in all the relevant places. 03:45 Streaming service film 07:12 Best title 11:33 Original premise 17:24…

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  47. Year End Extravaganza: 2016, Pt. 3

    As is tradition, Let The Right Films In is sending off the year by bringing on as many past guests and current friends as possible. The tremendous response to our invitation was very humbling, and we now have to split the podcast into multiple parts for easier consumption. Part 3 is the final...

  48. Year End Extravaganza: 2016, Pt. 2

    As is tradition, Let The Right Films In is sending off the year by bringing on as many past guests and current friends as possible. The tremendous response to our invitation was very humbling, and we now have to split the podcast into multiple parts for easier consumption. Part 2 is all genre…

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  49. Year End Extravaganza: 2016, Pt. 1

    As is tradition, Let The Right Films In is sending off the year by bringing on as many past guests and current friends as possible. The tremendous response to our invitation was very humbling, and we now have to split the podcast into multiple parts for easier consumption. Part 1 is a more family...

  50. Ep. 32 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens: A BB8 Story

    With a new Star War bursting into theaters everywhere, Kayla and Tyler discuss last year’s return to lands, characters, and familiar planet-sized apocalypse spheres far, far away. Now sitting at #178, The Force Awakens was an unabashed financial and critical success. Your hosts discuss what made…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Formerly a podcast about two friends going through the IMDB 250, LTRFI is Kayla, Tyler, and guests talking about whatever movie piques their interest and keeping the Halloween spirit alive year round. Stick around if you like Chris Evans, horror movies, the friends you made along the way, and critical analyses of even those films and shows you love and cherish the most.

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