Ep. 01-09: Hill House “Steven Sees a Ghost”

Ep 9 – Haunting of Hill House Episode 1

HILL HOUSE Ep. 1 – In 1959, Shirley Jackson published The Haunting of Hill House, which is considered one of the best literary ghost stories of the 20th century. Had she not died young, she would have lived to see its influence still lives today, inspiring a plethora of novelists (Stephen King included) as well as 2 movies–The Haunting (1963) and (1999)–and now the critically-acclaimed Netflix series adaption The Haunting of Hill House. Join us as we plunge into the 10-part Netflix series, examining just why this tale is so enduring and what it takes to create something that continues to nurture and inspire artists today. Take our hand as we enter the house where silence lays steadily, and whatever walks there… walks alone.

In this, the first installment of our deep-dive into the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House, we explore the character of Steven. What secrets are buried in his childhood that hint at the modern man he has become? Why does Hill House forever loom in his memories, influencing his actions today? Join us as we discuss the firstborn of the five Crain children and the mystery Hill House played in his past.

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Ep. 01-08: Halloween (1978)

Episode 8 “Halloween”

HALLOWEEN (1978) – Once upon a time, John Carpenter directed a low-budget horror movie that has grown not only to be a classic, but also to become one of the most influential horror films of all time. Join us as we discuss the origins and history of the film as well as the many aspects and attributes that make it such a beloved classic… the cast, the crew, the music and that iconic mask that lives on. We’ll take you back to the beginning, to HALLOWEEN’S humble origins and the talented collective that created such an iconic and memorable film. Journey back with us to Haddonfield… on the night he came home.

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Ep. 01-07: Random Musings

Episode 7 “Random Musings”

This was our first free-form discussion with a loose itinerary that we were blind to… meaning neither of us knew what the other had on our lists to discuss. We thought this would be fun, just to see where we could go without a MAIN TOPIC. So, we bounce around in the familiar territories of both genres (in various mediums) without diving too deeply into any piece. The result we feel was refreshing, fun, and worthy of revisiting for occasional future episodes. We hope you will feel the same.

Topics include… Overwhelming streaming-platform variety, Cargo, Altered Carbon, AI, Harlan Ellison, The Dark Tower, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Castle Rock, Stephen King’s Universe, Pet Sematary, The Alienist, Noah Hawley (creator of Legion and Fargo), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Ritual, Annihilation, the new Halloween film, Thor: Ragnarok, The Incredibles 2, Pixar, and Disney World.

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Ep. 01-06: Planet of the Apes (1968)

Episode 6 PLANET OF THE APES

PLANET OF THE APES (1968) – Journey with us back to a science fiction film that launched a franchise still relevant today. What makes this movie so iconic, powerful, resonant? PLANET OF THE APES may seem primitive by modern standards, but in its time it was a paradigm for science fiction films to follow. Through concept, story, makeup, music, and collaborative genius this movie kicked down the door, inspiring generations of future science fiction creators to come. Join us as we discuss the key elements that made this film successful and, perhaps… a few that didn’t. Join us for some good banter on arguably the King Kong of science fiction cinema.

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