Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Nichole talks about the 2023 award-winning film, Poor Things. Much of the discussion around this film has focused on gender, gender roles, and sexual autonomy but there is a fair bit to say about how disability is very present in this film – particularly with the characters of Bella and Godwin.

Additional Reading:

> The Ableism of Poor Things and The Lobster | by Grace Lapointe | Medium

> Oscar contender Poor Things is a film about disability. Why won’t more people say so? (theconversation.com)

Want to share your thoughts on Poor Things or suggest a film to cover? Reach out to Nichole on @BodiesHorror (Twitter), bodiesofhorror (BlueSky), bodiesofhorrorpodcast (Instagram) or email: bodiesofhorror@gmail.com.

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Gena, Jenn and Joe return to discuss William Friedkin's 2006 adaptation of Tracy Letts' stageplay of the same name, Bug. C/W: self-harm

This is a film that will <gulp> get under your skin, but it's the tragedy of the narrative, the stunning performances by Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon, and the disorienting editing that have us talking.

Plus: Shannon's villain face, romance and conspiracy theories, Joe's love of Lynn Collins' R.C., and that devastating ending.

Wanna connect with the show?

> Gena: @genadoesthings (Instagram/BlueSky)

> Jenn: @jennferatu

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Terry and Joe wrap up series three of Sexy & Surreal with David Cronenberg's final 90s film, eXistenZ (1999).

Gamer Terry gets into this first-time watch in its confusing back half, but finds plenty to love in the production design and Howard Shore's score.

Plus: comparisons to The Matrix, "commit to the bit" actors like Law and Dafoe, and discussions aplenty about the world as simulation.

Wanna connect with your co-hosts?

> Terry: @gaylydreadful

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Theme Music: Roniit - "Purify"

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Grab your heirloom tomatoes and settle in for a puppet show because Gena, Jenn and Joe are discussing Physical 3.07.

This episode is all about Sheila, Danny and John Breem figuring out what they really want and while it feels fast, the show is pulling things together for the finale.

Plus: Danny's sex life, John Breem's big dick swinging content with Carlos, debate about Zoey Deschanel's casting, and that wonderful final scene.

Wanna connect with the show?

> Gena: @genadoesthings

> Jenn: @jennferatu

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Nichole is joined by the incredible Mary Beth McAndrews to talk about the Alzheimer’s-centric found footage film The Taking of Deborah Logan. We talk about our relationship with found footage horror, aging, disability, and caregiving.

Follow Mary Beth on Twitter at @mbmcandrews and BluSky at mbmcandrews.bsky.social

Scarred For Life: Apple Podcasts / Spotify

Read her work on Dread Central

Want to recommend a film to be covered, or just reach out and say hello? Of course you do! Find me on Twitter art @BodiesHorror, on BlueSky at bodiesofhorror.bsky.social. You can shoot me an e-mail at bodiesofhorror@gmail.com as well.

Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81. Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashback

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Bryan and Joe explore new realms of Clive Barker's work with his Middle Grade/Young Adult book, The Thief of Always (1992).

The fable about a dissatisfied boy who is trapped in a four season house where not everything is as it seems is surprisingly melancholy, filled with lessons and pitched perfectly at its target audience, while still being a good tale for adults. We like this one!

Wanna connect with the show?

Bryan: @eviltaylorhicks

Joe: @bstolemyremote

Music Credit: Hellraiser Theme by Christopher Young

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Gena, Jenn and Joe move into the back half of Physical's final season with a lot of feelings, including anger at Greta, questions about John Breem's baby, and big love for Deb.

Plus: Sheila's major confession, the length of Kelli's shorts, and that super catchy Figure 8 song!

> Gena: @genadoesthings

> Jenn: @jennferatu

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Before diving into Season 2 of The Boys, the girls take a super detour to Metropolis and the cinematic genesis of the superhero genre. They’ll get attacked by Fun Facts about Gene Hackman’s hair, Margot Kidder’s audition, and Marlon Brando’s bizarre work ethic. They’ll gush over Christopher Reeve and learn the correct spelling of “blood spatter” while discussing Richard Donner’s Superman. 

Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys

Connect with your co-hosts: 

> Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod , @SfAntagonist  

> Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @HalloweeniesPod , @LosersClubPod 

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We've hit the halfway point of the final season of Physical and everything is topsy turvy: suddenly we're ok with Sheila and Danny getting back together and we're frustrated with Greta?

The fall-out from the runway continues in what amounts to the back half of a two parter as Sheila gives John Breem advice, Danny's controlling sister arrives, Greta ditches Sheila to prove her business sense to Ernie, and Sheila tries a set menu meal with Carlos.

Wanna connect with the show?

> Gena: @genadoesthings

> Jenn: @jennferatu

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Nichole is joined by guest Zack Long to discuss the films of David Cronenberg, the themes we see pop up with some frequency, and his impact on the body horror subgenre.

Connect with Zack: @writingdarkness (BlueSky) / Writing Darkness

Want to recommend a film to be covered, or just reach out and say hello? Of course you do! Find me on X? Twitter? Twix? at @BodiesHorror or shoot me an e-mail at bodiesofhorror@gmail.com. You can also find me over at BlueSky now at @bodiesofhorror.

Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81. Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashback

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