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PhantasmaCast
by PhantasmaCast
A podcast where we talk about our favorite movies two at a time! Derek and Jake - two filmmakers, cinephiles, and physical media cheerleaders - pair up some of their favorite films to create undeniably fun double features! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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The Saw is Family
Ep. 46 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre & The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 This week, we are heading down to the Lone Star State to examine Tobe Hooper’s horrific double feature: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986). These two films present a fascinating study…
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Stuart Gordon: Re-Visited
This week, we are going mad over Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator (1985) and From Beyond (1986).These aren't your typical cosmic horror stories; they are trashy, neon-soaked adaptations that dragged H.P. Lovecraft kicking and screaming into the zenith of '80s practical effects gore. We analyze how...
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Sphere and Loathing in Outer Space
"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." - H.P. Lovecraft This week, we board two late nineties sci-fi thrillers that dare to ask: what happens when human curiosity reaches beyond the edge of the known universe? We're...
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Not Your Dad's Zombie Movies
Ep. 43 - The Signal & Pontypool This week, we are tuning in to the end of the world with David Bruckner, Dan Bush, and Jacob Gentry’s The Signal (2007) and Bruce McDonald’s Pontypool (2008). Forget flesh-eating ghouls, late 2000s indie horror realized that our obsession with mass communication…
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Go Play Metal Gear Solid
Ep. 42 - The Great Escape & Escape from New York This week, we are escaping into the worlds of two films video game auteur Hideo Kojima considers massive inspirations: John Sturges' The Great Escape (1963) and John Carpenter's Escape from New York (1981). These classic escape thrillers provided…
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Rise of the Cyberpunk
Ep. 32 - Ghost in the Shell & The Matrix This week, we are plugging into the digital void with Mamoru Oshii’s Ghost in the Shell (1995) and the Wachowskis’ The Matrix (1999). These prophetic cyberpunk cornerstones take radically different approaches to artificial intelligence and human identity.…
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Titans of Testosterone
Ep. 40 - Commando & Cobra This week, we step onto the front lines of the legendary Stallone vs. Schwarzenegger arms race with Mark L. Lester’s Commando (1985) and George P. Cosmatos’s Cobra (1986). The mid-1980s saw two mega-stars constantly trying to out-gun, out-muscle, and out-body-count each...
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Corporations Are Just the Worst
Ep. 39 - RoboCop & Sorry to Bother You This week, we are clocking in, selling out, and celebrating two masterpieces of cinematic satire: Paul Verhoeven’s RoboCop (1987) and Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You (2018). These brilliant films weaponize pure, hilarious absurdity to attack corporate…
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The Alan Smithee Double Feature
Ep. 38 - Fade In & Catchfire This week, we're facing our past regrets and disowned creations with Jud Taylor’s Fade In (1973) and Dennis Hopper’s Catchfire (1990). These films represent the absolute limit of corporate interference, operating as flawed, compromised monuments to the nightmare of…
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
This week, we are celebrating Pride by hitting the highway with a double showing of drag queen road movies: Stephan Elliott’s The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) and Beeban Kidron’s To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995). These films show that a road movie is...
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Heavy is the Crown
Ep. 36 - The Long Good Friday & Casino This week, we are stepping into the halls of crumbling criminal empires with John Mackenzie’s The Long Good Friday (1980) and Martin Scorsese’s Casino (1995). These films feature protagonists who operate as kings in their own respects, letting their massive...
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Allegories & Anchovies
Ep. 35 - Bad Lieutenant & Dragged Across Concrete This week, we are looking at the law of the street with Abel Ferrara’s Bad Lieutenant (1992) and S. Craig Zahler’s Dragged Across Concrete (2018). We explore "cops crashing out," looking at how these films handle officers who have completely...
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Noir Guys Finish Lost
This week, we are walking the beat with Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye (1973) and Shane Black’s The Nice Guys (2016). These films represent two sides of the same tarnished coin. We look at Philip Marlowe as a relic of a moral code that simply does not apply to the world anymore. In The Long...
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The (Meta) Movie Business
This week, we are stepping into the Hollywood house of mirrors with Robert Altman’s The Player (1992) and Spike Jonze’s Adaptation (2002). These aren't just movies about making movies; they are cynical, paranoid love letters to the nightmare of the creative process. We look at how Griffin Mill’s...
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The Abyss Stares Back
"When you stare into the abyss, does it also stare back?" This week, Jake and Derek are obsessing over the "Auteur Procedural." We are pairing Bong Joon Ho’s 2003 masterpiece Memories of Murder with David Fincher’s 2007 magnum opus Zodiac. Both films are meticulously researched, deeply…
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Glass Story Parts 1 & 2
This week, we’re diving headfirst through multiple panes of glass with a pair of Certified Bangers: Police Story (1985) and Police Story 2 (1988). We’re tracing Jackie Chan’s rise from stuntman to global action icon, and breaking down how he didn’t just star in these films, he built them from the...
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Darkness Down Under
This week, we're unearthing the dark side of Aussie cinema. We tackle the terrifying Alison's Birthday (1981), a film fueled by the era's satanic panic anxieties. Then, get ready for the masterful slow-burn of Next of Kin (1982), a stunning blend of Giallo suspense and classic haunted house…
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Love Hurts
This week, we're watching Andrzej Zulawski's Possession (1981) and William Friedkin's Bug (2006), two movies that test the limits of love and madness. These films take the 'will they/won't they' trope to new heights by asking not whether our two leads will finally hook up, but rather: Will these...
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Schlock Value
This week, we're plunging headfirst into the glorious trash bin of '80s independent horror with a double dose of cinematic absurdity: Troma's cult classic The Toxic Avenger (1984) and the wild, cannibalistic horror comedy Blood Diner (1987). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Mind Crimes
Get ready for a double feature that will really mess with your head! This week, we're watching two films that are so good at challenging reality: Christopher Nolan's 2010 masterpiece Inception and Brandon Cronenberg's shocking 2020 body-swap thriller Possessor. We're talking dream heists and...
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Filthy and Fabulous
This week, we're twisting and shouting our way back to the Eisenhower years to explore how two iconic greaser musicals—Grease and Cry-Baby—tackle the "Teen Problem" head-on. Get ready for a rock 'n' rolling look into a world of leather jackets, fast cars, and teenage rebellion. Hosted on Acast.…
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Invoking Love
This week, we attempt to unravel the knot of love and infidelity with two films that couldn't be more different in their approach: Ingmar Bergman's playful classic, Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) and Mike Nichols' modern, biting drama, Closer (2004). We'll see how these two wildly different…
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Peak Satire
This week, we're watching two mockumentaries that offer unsparing takes on Americana: Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) and Best in Show (2000). Discover how these films cleverly expose the dark (and often hilarious) truths behind the competitive subcultures of beauty pageants and dog shows, revealing...
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Vice Vice Baby
This week, we’re watching Sergio Martino’s Torso (1973) and Dario Argento’s Tenebrae (1982), two standouts of the Italian Giallo, and how they laid the bloody groundwork for the slashers and erotic thrillers of the 80s and 90s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Big Giallo Energy
This week, we re-examine two Brian De Palma classics: the sexy slasher Dressed to Kill (1980) and the gripping Blow Out (1981). We'll uncover how De Palma masterfully draws from Giallo's dark heart and stylistic flair to craft dazzling displays of danger, dripping with suspense and oh so much...
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The Female Gays
This week, we're keeping the erotic thriller conversation going with two intense queer entries to the genre! First up is the Wachowskis' directorial debut, Bound, a stylish and suspenseful tale of star-crossed lovers looking to rip off the mob. Then, we dive into Rose Glass' sophomore film, Love...
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Thriller? I Hardly Know Her
This week, we're watching a pair of films that truly pushed the boundaries of the erotic thriller. First up is Brian De Palma's voyeuristic Body Double (1984), followed by John McNaughton's pulpy capstone to the genre, Wild Things (1998). Both films deliver their stories through a predominant…
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Shit Happened One Night
This week, we're staying up all night with two high-stakes odysseys through New York City's underbelly. First up, we're taking a look at Scorsese's underrated gem, After Hours, where one man's SoHo adventure spirals into a bizarre nightmare. Next, the Safdie Brothers' Good Time delivers a...
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Modern Love
This week, we're diving into Desperately Seeking Susan and You've Got Mail, two classic rom-coms whose love stories, driven by the communication tech of their time, hilariously prove that sometimes love is spelled "F-O-X". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Prequel Business
This week, we're watching prequels that don't suck! We're diving into the gritty brilliance of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the high-octane madness of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, exploring how these films expand their legendary universes and deliver serious cinematic punch. Forget tired tropes,...
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The Definitive Ultimate Director's Final Cut
**CONTENT WARNING** One of the films in this week's episode includes literal pornography, graphic violence, and depictions that may be offensive to some viewers, including portrayals of self-harm and sexual assault. We will discuss these elements, but not show them. Consider this your official...
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Psycho Thriller
From the sun-drenched guilt of "Insomnia" to the brutal, relentless vengeance of "I Saw the Devil," we dissect two films that dare to ask: what is the true cost of justice? We explore the moral compromises made by deeply flawed characters, and the cultural nuances that shape their actions. Join…
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Evil is Good
Ep. 14 - Evil is Good Dive into the seductive shadows with our double feature spotlighting "Fright Night" and "Vampire in Brooklyn"! We're sinking our teeth into how these '80s and '90s gems championed the alluring vampire long before the current genre craze. Prepare for a deep dive into the...
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The Mechanism for Our Confusion
Ever wonder about that strange period when Tom Cruise, action hero extraordinaire, dabbled in art-house cinema? We’re diving deep into two films that define this era: Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut and Vanilla Sky. Both feature Cruise as a man trapped in a dream-turned-nightmare, but what do...
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Middle American
We're talking "The 'Burbs" and "Big" this week! Two classic Hanks flicks about growing up (or trying to avoid it). From creepy neighbors to giant keyboards, we're breaking down these 80s gems. Hit play and join the fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right
This week, we explore two films that reflect the cultural and political landscape of the 1970s. As entertaining as they are thought-provoking, these movies offer distinct perspectives on the narratives we're presented with and the stories we tell ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Shadow of the Vampire
This week, we watch our favorite, fart-filled Robert Eggers film and the movie he just remade! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Counter Culture
This week, we watch two movies featuring our favorite retail rebels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Tale of Two Toms
This week, we watch two movies written by cool dudes named Tom... and changed their respective franchises forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Uncle Charlie
Shadow of a Doubt & Stoker. This week, we watch two movies featuring our favorite Uncle Charlie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Dude Who Knew Not Enough
The Big Lebowski & Under the Silver Lake. This week, we try to figure out what the hell is going on in our stoner noir flicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thrill Me
Night of the Creeps & Halloween III: Season of the Witch. This week, we watch two extremely underrated horror films starring cool cat Tom Atkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Divine Comedies
Hairspray & Polyester. This week, we watch the films that launched filth mongers John Waters, Divine, and the Dreamlanders into the mainstream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Devil in a Blu-Ray Pt. 2
One False Move & Devil in a Blue Dress. This week, we discover the poetic genius of neo-noir director Carl Franklin. We finish up the episode in Part 2 with a deep dive into the commentary tracks for these fantastic films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Devil in a Blu-Ray Pt. 1
One False Move & Devil in a Blue Dress. This week, we discover the poetic genius of neo-noir director Carl Franklin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Electric Boogaloo
Halloween II & Friday the 13th Part 2: Electric Boogaloo! This week, we watch a pair of part twos that launched a couple of indie slashers into multi-billion dollar franchises spanning over three decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Cundey Connection
The Fog & Death Becomes Her. This week, we're watching two of our favorites from the Dean of Darkness, cinematographer Dean Cundey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who the Hell Are We?
We give you, dear listener, a quick glimpse into the bromance and mutual love for movies that fuels this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where we talk about our favorite movies two at a time!
Derek and Jake - two filmmakers, cinephiles, and physical media cheerleaders - pair up some of their favorite films to create undeniably fun double features!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast where we talk about our favorite movies two at a time! Derek and Jake - two filmmakers, cinephiles, and physical media cheerleaders - pair up some of their favorite films to create undeniably fun double features! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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