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A podcast where we talk about our favorite movies two at a time! Derek and Jake - two filmmakers, cinephiles, and physical media cheerleaders - pair up some of their favorite films to create undeniably fun double features! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PhantasmaCast


    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 18m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Modern Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 84:29


    This week, we're diving into Desperately Seeking Susan and You've Got Mail, two classic rom-coms whose love stories, driven by the communication tech of their time, hilariously prove that sometimes love is spelled "F-O-X". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Prequel Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 96:19


    This week, we're watching prequels that don't suck! We're diving into the gritty brilliance of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the high-octane madness of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, exploring how these films expand their legendary universes and deliver serious cinematic punch. Forget tired tropes, these prequels rule!#moviepodcast #starwars #madmax #rogueoneastarwarsstory #rogueone #furiosaamadmaxsaga #furiosa #andor #andorseason2 #disneyplus #disney #roadwarrior #prequel #garethedwards #georgemiller #behindthescene Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Definitive Ultimate Director's Final Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 129:57


    **CONTENT WARNING**One of the films in this week's episode includes literal pornography, graphic violence, and depictions that may be offensive to some viewers, including portrayals of self-harm and sexual assault. We will discuss these elements, but not show them. Consider this your official "proceed with caution" notice.This week, we're diving into the chaotic worlds of 1979's Caligula and 1982's Blade Runner, dissecting the wildly different cuts of each film. From the unsimulated debauchery shoehorned into Caligula to the existential Replicant debate sparked by Blade Runner's various editions, we're exploring how differing perspectives of authorship shaped (or warped) these iconic, and undeniably unconventional, cinematic experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Psycho Thriller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 103:50


    From the sun-drenched guilt of "Insomnia" to the brutal, relentless vengeance of "I Saw the Devil," we dissect two films that dare to ask: what is the true cost of justice? We explore the moral compromises made by deeply flawed characters, and the cultural nuances that shape their actions. Join us as we examine how these genre-subverting thrillers expose the darkness within us all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Evil is Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 94:27


    Ep. 14 - Evil is GoodDive into the seductive shadows with our double feature spotlighting "Fright Night" and "Vampire in Brooklyn"! We're sinking our teeth into how these '80s and '90s gems championed the alluring vampire long before the current genre craze. Prepare for a deep dive into the magnetic performances of Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowall, Eddie Murphy, Angela Bassett, and a stellar supporting cast. Get ready for an episode of fangs, laughs, and a whole lot of charisma.Follow us:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2certifiedbangers/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2certifiedbangers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Mechanism for Our Confusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 99:27


    Ever wonder about that strange period when Tom Cruise, action hero extraordinaire, dabbled in art-house cinema? We're diving deep into two films that define this era: Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut and Vanilla Sky. Both feature Cruise as a man trapped in a dream-turned-nightmare, but what do these films say about him, about filmmaking, and maybe even about us? Join us as we explore the surreal worlds of these cinematic puzzles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Middle American

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 63:08


    We're talking "The 'Burbs" and "Big" this week! Two classic Hanks flicks about growing up (or trying to avoid it). From creepy neighbors to giant keyboards, we're breaking down these 80s gems. Hit play and join the fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    We Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 90:51


    This week, we explore two films that reflect the cultural and political landscape of the 1970s. As entertaining as they are thought-provoking, these movies offer distinct perspectives on the narratives we're presented with and the stories we tell ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Shadow of the Vampire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 94:08


    This week, we watch our favorite, fart-filled Robert Eggers film and the movie he just remade! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Counter Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 49:32


    This week, we watch two movies featuring our favorite retail rebels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Tale of Two Toms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 71:29


    This week, we watch two movies written by cool dudes named Tom... and changed their respective franchises forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Uncle Charlie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 106:18


    Shadow of a Doubt & Stoker. This week, we watch two movies featuring our favorite Uncle Charlie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Dude Who Knew Not Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 80:00


    The Big Lebowski & Under the Silver Lake. This week, we try to figure out what the hell is going on in our stoner noir flicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Thrill Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 88:20


    Night of the Creeps & Halloween III: Season of the Witch. This week, we watch two extremely underrated horror films starring cool cat Tom Atkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Divine Comedies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 56:26


    Hairspray & Polyester. This week, we watch the films that launched filth mongers John Waters, Divine, and the Dreamlanders into the mainstream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Devil in a Blu-Ray Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 48:19


    One False Move & Devil in a Blue Dress. This week, we discover the poetic genius of neo-noir director Carl Franklin. We finish up the episode in Part 2 with a deep dive into the commentary tracks for these fantastic films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Devil in a Blu-Ray Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 51:35


    One False Move & Devil in a Blue Dress. This week, we discover the poetic genius of neo-noir director Carl Franklin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Electric Boogaloo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 103:20


    Halloween II and Friday the 13th Part 2: Electric Boogaloo! The week, we watch a pair of part twos that launched a couple of indie slashers into multi-billion dollar franchises spanning over three decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Cundey Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 58:45


    The Fog & Death Becomes Her. This week, we're watching two of our favorites from the Dean of Darkness, cinematographer Dean Cundey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Who the Hell Are We?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 8:53


    We give you, dear listener, a quick glimpse into the bromance and mutual love for movies that fuels this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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