Movies and Chaos

About Movies and Chaos

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

Publisher

Mark Palermo, Serena Whitney

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Feb 2023

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

87 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   You Can Hear Everything

   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!

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Fest Subjects

   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.

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   3 Sept 2026

   Ambition vs. Talent

   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.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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