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HALLOWEEN 2024 SERIES, MOVIE 2 of 3

Andrew and special guest, Jon Bewley, examine their takes on the meaning of the bone-chilling mega-hit American horror remake from 2002, The Ring. Directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango), this thrilling and ceaselessly scary modern classic will forever remind us that "what's down the well comes up the bucket."

Andrew and Jon dive deep into such topics as interpretations of what the unique character Samara Morgan represents, the origin of the Japanese title "Ringu," what about the film is so scary, a debate about the look of the film, the story's association with technology, and much more.

IT'S TIME TO WATCH THE TAPE!!!

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Andrew and special guest, writer and director Jesse Mendelsohn, navigate through the maze of the stunning and terrifying 1997 indie sci-fi horror classic, Cube. The directorial feature debut of legendary sci-fi/thriller conceptualist Vincenzo Natali, this one-of-a-kind chiller, shot with just one single set, creates multiple dimensions of terror, suspense, and enthralling character study…but there might just be no way to escape the greatest trap of all: ourselves!!

Andrew and Jesse have a ball (or cube) discussing the film's concepts and meaning, covering such topics as what exactly is so “scary” about the movie, the many allegorical meanings and implications of the story, Jesse and Andrew’s favorite traps and what they say about human beings, the violence of the movie, how Cube directly captures the American gun problem and other issues of the day, and much more.

IT’S TIME TO FIND THE MEANING OF THE MAZE!!!

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Andrew and special guest, Greg Jolley, uncover the meaning in Darren Aronofsky's groundbreaking and harrowing Requiem For A Dream from 2000. With its unmistakably unique style, haunting imagery, and performances for the ages all around, this roller coaster ride of drama and intensity makes the Coney Island "Cyclone" feel like a kiddie coaster!

Andrew and Greg discuss such topics as the amazingly effective performances, the complicated relationships among characters, why the film is not actually about drug addiction, a very "juicy" conversation, the significance and criticism of the harrowing final act, the film's dedication to emotional truths, and much more!

LET’S ISSUE AN EDICT ON THE ADDICT!!!

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Andrew and special guest, Nicholas Stonehouse, take on David Lynch's beguiling and intriguing 1986 classic, Blue Velvet. Boasting an all-star cast, a simple but meaningful story, and enough style to put all other films from its time to shame, this intense and quirky experience might just become your "blue" celluloid heaven!

Andrew and Stonehouse mine for meaning with such topics as retrospective thoughts on maverick filmmaker David Lynch, takes on what the entire movie's ultimate purpose is, interpretations of the insane villain Frank Booth, sexuality and the off-putting nature of the film, a grand old conversation about ears, and much more!

LET’S EXPLORE THE SECRETS OF LOVE AND LUMBERTON!!!

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Andrew and special guest, writer and director Jesse Mendelsohn, take a shot at the bullseye of the stunning and provocative thriller adaptation of We Need To Talk About Kevin from 2011. Directed and co-written by acclaimed Scottish indie filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, this dark, devious, and daring portrait of a tormented mother (Tilda Swinton) and her cantankerous child (Ezra Miller) might just be the best form of birth control ever "conceived!"

Andrew and Jesse uncover the film's meaning through such topics as takes on what the movie is truly about, Ramsay's use of color, Kevin's dismal psychology, common criticisms of the film, the complicated theme of parenthood, the most disturbing moments, and much more.

IT'S ABOUT TIME WE HAVE A TALK!!

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Andrew and special guest, writer and director Adam Seccafico, deconstruct one of the most outrageous, satirical, and prophetic movies of ALL TIME -- Sidney Lumet's Network from 1976. This timeless, audacious classic will compel you to reflect on almost every aspect of the modern world, including your own sanity!

Andrew and Adam do a deep dive into such topics as viewers holding the movie accountable for corrupting the media landscape, the philosophical underpinnings of the story (problem of cynicism, reality vs. perception, existence of God, etc.), the meaning behind the madness of Howard Beale, the greatest monologue in cinematic history, and much more.

LET'S RIDE THE AIR WAVES MADLY AS HELL!!

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Andrew and special guest, producer and cinematographer Jon Bewley, cover the hit indie drama, Lost In Translation, from 2003. Written and directed by Sofia Coppola (The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette, Priscilla), this carefully told Oscar-winning experience is so true to life and craftily made, you can't help but feel every ounce of what the two lead characters are going through in their lives.

Andrew and Jon take on such topics as common criticism of more simplistic films, the "perfect" title, Coppola's craftsmanship of the characters and moments, takes on the controversial final sequence, what the movie retrospectively means in the post social media age, and much more.

LET’S FLY TO TOKYO!!!

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Andrew and special guest, Nicholas Stonehouse, deconstruct the mystifying and creeptastic South Korean horror/thriller, The Wailing, from 2016. Written and directed by Na Hong Jin (The Chaser), this spooky spectacle of eclectic vibes, colors, and meanings will give you something different to wail about every time you watch it!

Andrew and Stonehouse dive into such topics as the nature of ”confusing” cinema, what makes The Wailing truly unique, the different interpretations of a most complicated villain, what scared Andrew and Stonehouse and why, and much more!

LET’S TAKE THE BACK ROADS!!!

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