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Author: Mark Palermo, Serena Whitney

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This is a podcast looking at the impact and legacy of cult films. It’s hosted by Mark Palermo (former critic, screenwriter of Detention) and Serena Whitney (former critic, programmer of The Revue Cinema in Toronto). Why do these movies endure? Is some stuff too much for modern audiences? Theme music: "Hypernormalization" by Rich Aucoin, Artwork: Ryan Wilson

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You Can Hear Everything

You Can Hear Everything

2026-10-2201:32:13

Send us Fan Mail This ep, we discuss the Zeitgeist documentary phenomenon YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING. Don't worry, we tell you when there's about to be spoilers. We also get into the legacy of John Singleton's "Hood Trilogy," people being jerks to private citizens on Reddit, critics policing studio embargoes and sooo much more!
Fest Subjects

Fest Subjects

2026-10-0101:22:00

Send us Fan Mail On this magnificent episode, we report back from both the Toronto and Atlantic International Film Festivals. We also look into the Paramount merger madness taking over Hollywood, Mark's new Degrassi obsession, Matthew Lilliard siding with Melissa Barrera and the larger cultural tide shift occurring. Plus, thoughts on the new Resident Evil movie from people who sometimes find the video games scary.
Ambition vs. Talent

Ambition vs. Talent

2026-09-0301:06:07

Send us Fan Mail On this banger ep, we review the Barney Gone Berserk horror film BUDDY and Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic THE DOG STARS. Plus, why being ambitious isn't the same thing as being talented, thoughts on the legacy of TERMINATOR 2, and why distribution policies for indie movies are affecting rep cinemas.
Send us Fan Mail We have two new Summer releases here. One is the Amblin throwback THE END OF OAK STREET. The other is the meta take on meta slasher movies TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA. Both movies sound like they're about people dying, but are the movies still alive?? Find out.
Web and Flow

Web and Flow

2026-08-0601:15:25

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the record breaking SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY. Is it that good or are people just saying things again? Plus, screening notes, showgirls, movie talkers and more.
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