With the news of Deep Fake coming up more and more in the mainstream media, it is not surprising that a movie circling that subject has hit the internet. Addison, Kat, and Joe get together and talk about the movie Cam, the most surprising Netflix horror hit that isn't Bandersnatch or Bird Box. They discuss porn, camgirls, and the modern age of internet stalking and the price of success. Title: CamDirected By: Daniel Goldhaber Written By: Isa MazzieStarring: Madeline Brewer, Patch Darragh, Melora Walters, Devin Druid and Michael Dempsey Plot: Alice Ackerman is an ambitious young woman hoping to climb to the top ranks on a camgirl site where she goes by the username Lola_Lola while trying to figure out a way to tell her mother what her "new IT job" actually is. Alice's online life comes to a standstill when her account is hacked by someone who looks exactly like her and Alice goes through hell to figure out who is behind the new Lola_Lola.Produced By: Divide/Conquer, Blumhouse Productions and Gunpowder & Sky.Distributed By: Netflix
Would you believe the best movie adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is the one done by The Muppets? Of course you should believe that, the Muppets are incredible! Join Addison, John, and guest Dani as we go in depth about our mutual love of the Muppets, the significance of Charles Dickens’ work, and how Gonzo is the best narrator that one could ask for. Title: The Muppet Christmas Carol Directed by: Brian Henson Written by: Charles Dickens and Jerry Juhl Release Date: December 11th, 1992 Starring: Michael Caine, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson Plot: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the entire cast of the Muppet universe come together to re-tell Charles Dicken's immortal classic "A Christmas Carol" This was the first time the Muppets appeared on screen since Jim Henson's death in 1990. Michael Caine gives a magnificent performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in a world full of muppet comedy and almost scary performances from the "Ghosts of Christmas past, present, and yet to come" Produced By: Walt Disney Pictures and Jim Henson Productions Distributed By: Buena Vista Pictures
We have a very special (albeit quite delayed due to technical difficulties with the device this was recorded on) episode with a very special guest! Addison speaks with Amy Paonessa, host of The Bloodlust Podcast and all around lover of horror. We talk our origins on horror movies, our love of Halloween, and discuss our favorite movies as well as our cats. You can find more of Amy at thebloodlust.net.
Everyone's favorite goth family the Addams (and their values!) are the focus of this dear episode. Join Addison, Kat, Joe, and John as they take on the classic camp comedy on the 25th anniversary of it's release. Title: Addams Family Values Director: Barry Sonnefeld Written by: Paul Rudnick Release Date: November 19th, 1993 Starring: Angelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Joan Cusack, Carol Kane, Jimmy Workman, and Christopher Hart Plot: The members of the odd Addams Family are up to more macabre antics in this sequel. This time around, Gomez Addams (Raul Julia) and his wife, Morticia (Anjelica Huston), are celebrating the arrival of a baby boy. But siblings Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) are none too happy about the new addition, and try their best to eliminate the infant. When nanny Debbie Jelinsky (Joan Cusack) appears to keep the kids in line, her presence leads to an unexpected treacherous twist.
Sup, witches? Addison, Joe, and special guest Sam discuss the highly anticipated and polarizing remake of Dario Argento’s 1977 horror classic Suspiria. We discuss how the two films differ, the updated version's significance with today's political environment, and Tilda Swinton's awe inspiring three performances in one. Title: Suspira Directed by: Luca Guadagnino Written by: Dario Argento, Daria Nicolodi, David Kajganich Release Date: January 6th 2018 - Italy and October 28th 2018 - USA Starring: Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Doris Hick, Chloe Grace Moretz, Mia Goth, and Jessica Harper Plot: A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up. Produced By: Frenesy Film Company, Videa, First Sun Distributed By : Amazon Studios
You didn't think we were just going to do the first movie, right? Join Head Girls Kat and Addison while they discuss the movie version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.Please note a lot of this commentary is Addison yelling at her cat for fucking up the blinds. Enjoy! Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Directed by: Chris Columbus Written by: Steve Kloves Release Date: November 15, 2002 Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Kenneth Branagh, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Richard Griffiths, Richard Harris, Jason Isaacs, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith, Julie Walters Plot: Harry Potter returns to his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry filled is narcissistic professors, a tree that hits back, racism, and a toilet ghost who reminds me of Gayle from Bob's Burgers. Produced By: Distributed By: Warner Bros. Pictures
In a special episode for the month of Spooktober, Addison has a chat with Dayton, Ohio filmmaker Henrique Couto. Henrique and Addison talk about his early career as a filmmaker working on his own cable access TV show, the various short and feature films he has made throughout his career (including Scary Clown, A Christmas Threesome, Depression: The Movie, A Bulldog for Christmas, and Calamity Jane’s Revenge to name a few), and his brand new Kickstarter campaign to turn his earlier horror movie Babysitter Massacre into a franchise. You can find more Henrique’s Kickstarter Campaign at HelpMeKillPeople.com, and also on IMDb, Twitter, and Instagram. You can find more of Addison on Twitter and Instagram.
Happy Octoberween! Halloween is loved by all here at The Extra Unordinary and we are very excited to share our love of this holiday mixed with radical politics and jokes made in bad taste with you. We are talking about two movies in one, a first for the podcast, Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus. Join Addison, John, Joe, Kat and special guest Elm as we discuss our favorite family friendly Halloween films in our ultra not family friendly show. Halloween Town Directed by: Duwayne Dunham Starring: Kimberly J. Brown, Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag, Joey Zimmerman, Emily Roeske, and Robin Thomas Release Info: Released on Disney Channel on October 17, 1998. Summary: On Halloween the kids' grandmother Aggie comes to visit. Aggie wants to start Marnie's witch training before her 13th birthday or Marnie will lose her powers forever. But something dark & evil is growing in Halloweentown & Aggie wants help to defeat it. While Aggie & their mom are arguing, Aggie uses magic which Marnie observes. After Aggie leaves to return to Halloweentown, Marnie, Dylan and Sophie follow her onto the return bus. Soon afterwards, Gwen arrives in Halloweentown. While there, Aggie & Gwen are attacked by the dark force in a movie theater. Marnie, Dylan & Sophie race to get the ingredients to activate Merlin's Wand to stop the evil. Hocus Pocus Directed by: Kenny Ortega Starring: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw Release Info: The film was released into theaters on July 16th, 1993, which makes absolutely no fucking sense. Summary: 300 years have passed since the Sanderson sisters were executed for practicing dark witchcraft. Returning to life thanks to a combination of a spell spoken before their demise and the accidental actions of Max, the new-kid-in-town, the sisters have but one night to secure their continuing existence.
Inspire by real diaries from the 1600s, Robert Eggers The VVitch a is deeply haunting and visceral horror experience you will not soon forget. A puritanical family is banished from their New England town for different interpretations of the Bible. The soon set up a small farm to prosper, but are soon plagued by unnatural happenings and the family is pushed to their absolute limits. Join Addison, Joe, and special Guest Eddie from the horror podcast The Bloodlust as Oh, have we mentioned there’s a goat? His name is Black Phillip and he’s the best. Title: The Witch Directed by: Robert Eggers Written by: Robert Eggers Release Date: February 21st 2016 Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie Plot: New England, 1630: William and Katherine try to lead a devout Christian life, homesteading on the edge of an impassible wilderness, with five children. When their newborn son mysteriously vanishes and their crops fail, the family begins to turn on one another. 'The Witch' is a chilling portrait of a family unraveling within their own sins, leaving them prey for an inconceivable evil. Produced By: Parts and Labor, RT Features, Rooks Nest Entertainment Distributed By: A24
What do you get when you combine a heist premise, a fantastic soundtrack, an adorable protagonist, and put the city of Atlanta as the backdrop? You get Baby Driver! Join Addison, Joe, John, Kat and several special guests who worked on the set of film as we talk about everything from the various roles on set, using the city of Atlanta as a character, Jon Hamm’s junk, and more! Title: Baby Driver Directed by: Edgar Wright Written by: Edgar Wright Release Date: June 28th, 2017 Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm, Eiza Gonzales, Kevin Spacey Plot: Baby is a young getaway driver living in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was a child a car accident killed his parents and left him with tinnitus which he blocks out by listening to music on his iPod. He ferries crews of robbers led by a criminal mastermind named Doc in order to pay off a debt he incurred after stealing one of Doc's cars. Between jobs, he creates remixes from snippets of conversations he records and cares for his deaf foster father Joseph. While waiting for his next job Baby meets a young waitress named Debora; the pair quickly bond over their interests in music and fall in love.. Produced By: Tristar Pictures, Media Rights Capital, and Working Title Films Distributed By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Nerds ahoy! Join Addison, Kat, John, and special guest Chrispy as we gather round and talk about the magic of Dragon Con, a gigantic pop culture convention right in the heart of downtown Atlanta
Holy crap, this movie is insane! Join Joe, Kat, and Addison as they discuss the much discussed and weird scifi/satire/comedy Sorry To Bother You. As always, spoilers a plenty. Title: Sorry to Bother You Directed by: Boots Riley Written by: Boots Riley Release Date: July 13, 2018 Starring: Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Terry Crews, Kate Berlant, Danny Glover, Armie Hammer, Steven Yeun, David Cross, Patton Oswalt Plot: In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed. One that maybe needs a little horsin’ around. Produced By: Cinereach, Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions, MACRO, The Space Program Distributed By: AnnaPurna Pictures
You didn't think we were just doing the books, right? Kat and Addison are back with our first ever movie commentary for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Galloping Gargoyles! The Extra Unordinary is proud to present our extra inner nerd by presnting to you, our fine wizards, witches, and non-binary magic folk to Platform 9 3/4 Inches. Your hosts Kat and Addison guide you through the first book of the Harry Potter series as well as tell you our history and relationship with the Wizarding World.
Addison, Joe, and Kat get into a deep discussion on human suffering, using violence to prove a point in filmmaking, and whether we should Keep Doubting while talking about the 2008 New French Extremity film, Martyrs. Title: Martyrs Directed by: Pascal Laugier Written by: Pascal Laugier Release Date: September 3rd, 2008 Starring: Morjana Alaoui, Mylène Jampanoï, Catherine Bégin Plot: A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a childhood friend on a terrifying journey into a living hell. Produced By:Canal Horizons, Canal+, CinéCinéma, Wild Bunch, Eskwad, TCB Film Distributed By: The Weinstein Company
Today Addison has a chat with filmmaker and writer Andrew Shearer of Gonzoriffic and Cinema File Podcast
Host: Addison Special Guests: John & Joe Directed By: Jamie Babbit Starring: Natasha Lyonne , Melanie Lynskey, Dante Basco, Eddie Cibrian, Michelle Williams, Clea DuVall, Mink Stole, Bud Cort, RuPaul, and ‘Bull’ Shannon. Short & Sweet:Seventeen year old Megan is a seemingly average high school student, having lots of friends and being apart of the cheerleading squad, however her loved ones seem to notice that she is a bit… different. Megan gets sent to True Directions, a bright and colorful conversion therapy camp led by the straight and narrow Mary. There Megan is forced to admit she is a homosexual and do chores and tasks that will hopefully wipe the gay out of her. Unfortunately it doesn’t work as Megan begins to fall for Graham, another young lesbian at True Directions.
Addison, Kat, Steven, and Joe talk about the out-of-the-box biopic I, Tonya and the evens of Tonya Harding’s life that people still talk about to this day. Title: I, Tonya Directed by: Craig Gillespie Written by: Steven Rogers Release Date: December 8th, 2017 Starring: Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Sebastian Stan, Bobby Cannavale, Julianne Nicholson Plot: A brash and comedic take on the early life and olympic career of the world’s most controversial figure skater Tonya Harding going from her early ice skating classes to her life decades after the famous “incident.” Produced By: LuckyChap Entertainment, Clubhouse Pictures, AI Film Distributed By: Neon, 30West
On this episode newly remastered episode Addison, Joe, and John discuss the uber-controversial Darren Aronofsky film "mother!" We discuss the meticulous attention to detail, religious connotations, dedication to relationships, and what the hell the thing in the toilet was. Title: mother! Written & Directed by: Darren Aronofsky Release Date: September 15, 2017 Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, and Brian Gleeson Plot: The relationship between an amazingly supportive woman and her writer husband, who is suffering from extreme writer's block, is put to the test when their peaceful life in an isolated farmhouse is disturbed by a few unwanted guests. Produced By: Protozoa Pictures Distributed By: Paramount Pictures
Our first episode of the Extra Unordinary is now REMASTERED to not sound like a complete garbage fire. Host Addison and guest Steven talk about Repo! The Genetic Opera, a dystopian goth punk rock opera that dispute (or because of) it’s insane description worked so well it became an instant cult favorite and has stayed relevant ten years after it’s initial release. Title: Repo! The Genetic Opera Directed by: Darren Lynn Bousman Written by: Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich Release Date: November 7, 2008 Starring: Alexa Vega, Paul Sorvino, Anthony Stewart Head, Sarah Brightman, Paris Hilton, Bill Moseley, Nivek Ogre, and Terrance Zdunich Plot:In the not so distant future, 17-year-old Shiloh Wallace is curious girl who wants to explore the world but is kept isolated by her father Nathan due to a mysterious illness passed down by her deceased mother, Marni. GeneCo, a megacorporation that capitalized on a genocidal illness by opting for organ donations and later to went on profit from extreme cosmetic surgery, owner Rotti Largo is terminally ill and extremely disappointed in his children. Not over the fact Marni left him for Nathan, Rotti sets off to make Shiloh the official heir to the Geneco fortune, but in a world run by Rotti there is always a price. Produced By: Twisted Pictures Distributed By: Lionsgate