Horror Babes

Hey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are keeping your November going with another 2022 film about why dudes are the worst: Alex Garland's "Men". Listen in if you want to hear why Rory Kinnear understood the exact point of the project, how music and musique concrete affects the tone of a film, and where allegory meets tone poems. There are SPOILERS in here, so just a heads up. TW/CW: discussions of gore, assault, self-harm

Hey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are talking a brand new release this week with Zach Cregger's Barbarian (2022). They're dive into gender issues, how to approach commentary, and wondering when Donald Glover will finally make a horror film. This is a brand new film, so just know there are so so many SPOILERS in this episode. CW/TW: discussions of gore, sexual assault

Hey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are wrapping up their Horror Musical Month with an undeniable banger: Little Shop of Horrors (1986)!! Listen in to hear why this is the best adaptation since The Thing, what to do if you want to make a good musical, and whether or not horror can even translate to a musical format.

Hey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are back for week three of Horror Musicals Month with Tim Burton's adaptation of "Sweeney Todd" (2007). You'll hear opinions on Sondheim, rants about Hot Topic fashion, and why this very capable movie may not land. Heads up, there are SPOILERS for this movie that's almost old enough to drive. CW/TW: discussions of gore, sexual assault, cannibalism

Hey, Babes! Nicole and Topher continue their Horror Musicals October with Brian de Palma's "Phantom of the Paradise" (1974). Queue it up to vibe with their takes on wild costume design, coherent story disguised as chaos, and why the whip-pan is still one of the best shots in all film. YO!! There be SPOILERS beyond the first two minutes of this pod! CW: discussions of self-harm

Hey, Babes!! Nicole and Topher are BACK from hiatus for yet another themed October! This month is all about horror musicals, and they're kicking it off with the greatest of all time: Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). They're talking nuanced camp, transgressive music, and brilliant costumes. There are SPOILERS in here, so beware!

Hey, Babes! Topher picked a movie that is a bit on the nose this week: Misery (1990). Check it out to hear him and Nicole dive in on how to break out as an actor, how to flip the script on two-hander films, and why making major changes can serve your adaptation! Heads up, there are SPOILERS in here!!

Hey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are reunited at long last to discuss One Missed Call (2008). Listen to their take on this remake to hear them pitch a horror sequel to Hannah Montana, a DC Comics crossover event involving the cast of Jersey Shore, and just generally their thoughts on mid-budget films!! There are SPOILERS for this movie inside - BEWARE! CW/TW: discussions of child abuse, gore, Munchausen's

Hey, Babes! Topher and FS Chxll are back this week with Part Two of their discussion on Jordan Peele's Get Out (2017). If you didn't listen to Part One, then this is the wrong episode! Turn around! Listen to that one, ya goober!! Heads up there are major SPOILERS in here.

Hey, Babes! Nicole decided to try and one-up Topher by catching Covid. BUT!! He countered by having an incredible musician, composer and dear friend FS Chxll on to finally talk about Jordan Peele's feature debut: Get Out (2017). Listen in to hear Chxll talk about weird warehouse parties, Topher do some Foley work, and both of them refusing humility. This convo went on for hours, so look out for Part 2 next week!! Heads up, there are major SPOILERS here. TW/CW: discussions of racism, gore

Hey, Babes! Topher is back with more metal in his body!! Nicole let him back on the podcast to talk about Don Coscarelli's adaptation of John Dies At The End (2012). Check this episode out to learn what cosmic horror really is, how to adapt a multiverse into a coherent story well before the Mouse did, and why a certain podcast studio chair causes you to wild out. Heads up, there are SPOILERS here.

Hey Babes! Welcome to part two of our episode on X (2022). If you haven't heard part one yet, go back and listen to that one first, trust us, you want to be up to speed for this one! Just in case you're new here, YES there are spoilers! Footnotes: https://collider.com/x-movie-explained-pearl-maxine-ti-west-interview/

Hey Babes! Topher is MIA but Nicole is joined by her besties Shannon and Olivia as they deep dive into A24/Ti West's new film X! Listen to them unravel as they talk about what it means to be young and hot, polyamory, and the porn industry! TW/CW: talk of death and suicide.

Hey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are in the studio this week to talk about Palme d'Or nominee, Personal Shopper (2016). Listen in to hear all about why boredom is good sometimes, how to use shot selection to push narrative, and when to trim down your stories. As always, this episode contains SPOILERS.

Hey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are here this week with a brand new movie: Mimi Cave's debut feature, Fresh (2022). Listen in to hear why you shouldn't date doctors, how manipulating manipulators can save your life, and when you should be cynical. This is movie is just over a month old, so know that there are major SPOILERS in this episode. TW/CW: cannibalism, violence against women

Hey, Babes! Do children and/or twins freak you out? Us too! So check out this episode about the Franz and Fiala debut feature: Goodnight, Mommy (2014). Nicole and Topher are talking perfect film structure, how not to cope with grief and loss, and how you too can make a weird sculpture with your former cat! Heads up, there are major SPOILERS for this movie, so watch it first. It's amazing!

Hey, Babes! Nicole and Topher are rounding out Soundtracks That Slap Month with a true banger: The Wicker Man (1973). Listen in to hear why this movie is the template for folk horror, what makes a killer soundtrack, and just how cool Christopher Lee is!!

Hey, Babes! Y'all know Soundtracks That Slap Month couldn't happen without an appearance from The Master John Carpenter!! Nicole and Topher are jumping into his cult classic 'Ghosts of Mars' (2001). Listen in to learn why the box office is wrong, what Nicole's favorite Muppet movie is, and how Topher and Roger Ebert learned to agree. Heads up, there are SPOILERS for this 21 year old movie. FOOTNOTES: Roger Ebert Review https://bit.ly/3rFSbDv

Hey, Babes! Nicole and Topher tackled Dario Argento's classic Susipiria (1977) for this week's installment of Soundtrack's That Slap Month!! They're talking why Italian film from this era just worked, how color theory can take a movie to the next level, and why hiring a prog rock band to do you soundtrack and score is a very good idea. TW/CW: discussions of gore

Hey, Babes! Soundtracks That Slap month continues with Jonathan Glazer's Under the Skin (2013)!! Listen in to hear where adaptations run into problems, what Nicole and Topher think about vibey scores, and why you should absolutely be in love with Mica Levi aka Micachu. TW/CW: discussions of sexual assault FOOTNOTES Interview with Mica Levi in Indiewire https://bit.ly/3JqdKha