We discuss “The Wrath of Becky” with the filmmakers, plus dive into shark horror and review the erotic thriller “The Attachment Diaries”.
We begin with a talk about two of this year’s biggest and most controversial releases.
The latest Indiana Jones film was met with a mixed reaction at Cannes. Meanwhile, on this side of the ocean, the director of The Flash releases a huge spoiler. How is this good news for Indy and bad news for the DCEU?
We also talk about some soon-to-be-released horror movies, including The Wrath of Becky. One of us had the chance to see this at its World Premiere at SXSW, and it was one of the bloodiest movies we had seen in a while, with one of the coolest kill scenes. As a sequel, it definitely ups the ante from 2020’s Becky. Lulu Wilson returns as the eponymous Becky alongside Seann William Scott.
We had the pleasure of chatting with directors Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote about the film, what inspired the script, what fans can expect, the decision to cast Sean William Scott and what he brings to the table, and if we can expect to see more of badass Becky in action.
Then it’s on to our featured review.
One of our most popular episodes was a show centered around erotic thrillers. For whatever reason, we have not covered one in a long time. This week we return to the subject with a fresh take on the genre out of Argentina.
The Attachment Diaries is a stylish neo-noir that tackles some heady topics. The film is well-written, boasts two strong lead performances, and is unafraid to get graphic. But do pacing and an abrupt ending destroy all the goodwill?
Finally, we welcome summer with a retro review of a shark movie.
There are arguably more movies about sharks than any other subject. (There were so many that it was almost impossible to find this week’s feature on Tubi.) But Shark in Venice proves the number of good ones is much smaller.
Are two big-name stars (at least, the siblings of A-listers) enough to save a plot that is unsure of what it wants to be? Tune in to find out!
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Every week AIPT Movie Editor Nathaniel Muir and his cinema partner in crime Blake Heath discuss indie and genre movies you have have never heard of, the ones you cannot hear enough about, and the ones you never want to hear about again.
Since its 1988 release Beetlejuice has been a fan favorite. The story mixes outrageous moments of humor and horror while the characters are some of the most memorable in film. We knew there was no way to avoid it, but there was no need for a sequel.
And yet decades later we are presented with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. As with any remake, it was hard not to greet the news with trepidation. The original was such a big part of our childhoods we did not want to see it sullied in any way. That being said, the recently released first look photos do look promising – even if it is hard to not be a little disappointed.
Another big part of our younger years was Joe Bob Briggs. MonsterVision introduced us to different types of horror. He was funny, informative and spoke directly to his fans. This week we are very happy to have an interview with Joe Bob.
The Loveland Frogman may not be as widely known as other cryptids, but the creature is popular enough to have been named the city mascot of his hometown. A documentary about it would be interesting, but a fictional movie would not be the worst idea. Especially if it is found footage.
Frogman goes the route of The Blair Witch Project. It is set in the woods and involves a trio of friends, with one of them on an obsessive hunt to find the truth. It is also slow, meandering, and lacks any layered characters. In other words, it is a found footage movie.
The question becomes does it have enough to overcome these faults? For much of the time, the answer is a hard no. But when Frogman is at its best, it is proof of just how awesome the genre can be. It may not be enough to make it all worth watching, but not many movies have a frog creature wielding a magic wand.
Late Night with the Devil is already one of the best reviewed horror movies of 2024. Of course what critics think and what audiences feel can be two drastically different things. So, what did two guys who just watch movies think?
For starters, it has something that is rarely seen in these types of films; there is actual character development. We discuss how Late Night with the Devil manages to remain grounded despite the outrageous premise. We also talk about one of the creepiest performances we have seen this year.
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Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror.
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