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A family, a party of teenagers, and one mysterious hitchhiker have all descended upon Camp Crystal Lake. But there's murder in the headlines, a missing body at the morgue, and reason to believe the masked killer is still on the loose. Who will survive the night? Join Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman as they celebrate the creme de la creme of Jason Voorhies movies: 1984's Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. Together, they discuss the return of Jason Voorhees creator Tom Savini, the what-if career of '80s softboy Crispin Glover, the cultural currency of Corey Feldman, and whether or not this should have really been the final chapter. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
The Halloweenies have arrived at Camp Crystal Lake to set up shop. Things are remarkably quiet, though. It's as if something or someone is watching from the woods -- waiting patiently to strike. You know, just like that ol' man warned us of... Join Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman, senior writer Justin Gerber, contributing writer McKenzie Gerber, and pop culture critic Mike Vanderbilt as they set up camp, find shelter from the storm, and play a few rounds of strip Monopoly. Together, they discuss how the film shares more qualities of the '70s than the '80s the franchise would define, debate over whether it's scarier without Jason Voorhees, and meditate on a potential revelation about one particular camper. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
For the May edition of Miniography, Filmography’s spin-off series in the off months of the show, we take a look back at Ridley Scott's 1979 space horror masterpiece Alien on its 40th anniversary. Together, Film and TV Editor Dominick Suzanne-Mayer, Editor in Chief Michael Roffman, and Daily Grindhouse editor Mike Vanderbilt discuss the lasting impact of Scott's masterpiece, the ways in which it changed the horror genre, the very '70s nature of its working-class roughneck heroes, and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
For this special Oscars edition of the podcast, host and Film Editor Dominick Suzanne-Mayer is joined by Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman and senior writer Clint Worthington to discuss the Best Picture nominees, the wave of controversy following this year's ceremony well before it takes place, the question marks surrounding which categories will even make this year's broadcast, and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
From Easy Rider to Forrest Gump and Wayne's World to Woodstock, the legacy of Jimi Hendrix has certainly been aided by the eternal power of cinema. Host Ernest Wilkins is joined by musician and actor Mykele Deville, Daily Grindhouse editor Mike Vanderbilt, and Consequence of Sound Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman to trace back the lineage of the legend on celluloid. However, that lineage is parallel to a long standing relationship with pop music and film, one that may have been exacerbated by the late axeman himself. To find out, the four step out to enjoy a 30,000 foot view and discuss the larger cultural impact of music in film and how Hendrix’s music itself is interwoven into American culture through iconic movie moments.
Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode covers Sharon Van Etten's long-anticipated fifth studio album, Remind Me Tomorrow, as reviewed by Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
For this special Christmas premiere edition of Miniography, Filmography's spin-off series in the off months of the show, Film Editor Dominick Suzanne-Mayer is joined by Consequence of Sound's Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman and The A.V. Club's Randall Colburn to discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's transition into family comedies, the capitalist hellscape of this 1996 classic, and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Album of the Week is a weekly series on Consequence of Sound that features an in-depth discussion on the week's most topical release between host Dedrick Hendrix and various staff writers. The latest episode covers The Smashing Pumpkins' highly anticipated reunion record Shiny and Oh So Bright Vol. 1 as reviewed by Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Our third season of Filmography on the Master of Horror John Carpenter concludes with our fifth and final episode, John Carpenter vs. Americana, as Film Editor Dominick Suzanne-Mayer is joined by CoS Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman and Daily Grindhouse's Mike Vanderbilt. Together, they examine Carpenter's understanding of the American Dream as seen in some of his most offbeat features and classics alike, the ways in which Carpenter's politics wrestle with things we're still forced to consider today, how he preys on some particular domestic fear, and much more. This week's discussion is focused around the following features: Halloween (1978) Elvis (1979) Christine (1983) Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) Chapters: Introduction (0:09), Carpenter's America: A Discussion (1:30), Memoirs of an Invisible Man (6:01), Elvis (23:53), Christine (42:28), Halloween (58:44), Intermission (1:20:53), Sight [Cinematography/Editing] (1:20:56), The Lasting Image (1:53:09), Music & Score (1:56:22), Closing Remarks (2:09:57) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Our third season of Filmography on the Master of Horror John Carpenter continues, as Film Editor Dominick Suzanne-Mayer is joined by Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman and senior writer Blake Goble. Together, they examine Carpenter's perceptions of good and evil from the beyond, the ways in which his '80s heyday reflected this pet interest across a riot of different styles, and how Carpenter progressed rapidly from a horror filmmaker to one of modern film's most versatile auteurs. This week's discussion is focused around the following features: The Fog (1980) Starman (1984) Big Trouble in Little China (1986) They Live (1998) Chapters: Introduction (0:09), The Beyond: A Discussion (1:40), The Fog (10:14), Starman (24:55), Big Trouble in Little China (40:14), They Live (56:42), Intermission (1:12:48), A Broader Context (1:12:52), Sight [Cinematography/Editing] (1:19:04), The Lasting Image (1:40:26), Music & Score (1:50:09), Closing Remarks (2:11:04) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
In this special report from Consequence of Sound, President/Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman and Senior Writer Tyler Clark sit down with David "Dave 1" Macklovitch and Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel of Chromeo to discuss the past, present, and future of Lollapalooza. Together, they reflect on the evolution of Chicago's biggest musical festival, weigh in on the crowd disparity between genres, and the band's four storied Lolla performances over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
On the third episode of Filmography, "The Dramatist", Film Editor Dominick Suzanne-Mayer is joined by Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman and The Film Stage's Michael Snydel to weigh in on the dramatic backbone of Wes Anderson's work, as seen through the following: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) The Darjeeling Limited (2007) The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) The group breaks down the films' respective sense of drama, look(s), performances, and much more in the third and final chapter of Filmography's three-episode inaugural season. We hope you enjoy, and we'll see you come June for the next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy