Discussing movies and filmmaking with fans, critics and filmmakers. Whether it's modern movies or classics, the biggest hits or some of the worst movies of all-time, host Brian Skutle is passionate about looking at the breadth of movie history. You can read my written reviews and commentary on www.sonic-cinema.com.
I discussed this a bit on my DragonCon podcast, and, for the second horror episode of this October, it's time to cash in on that promise. Turning 30 this year is Peter Jackson's "The Frighteners" (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/movie/the-frighteners/), which I had a singular experience with watching for the first time. Joining me is first time guest to the podcast Chauncey Telese (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cby2b7futopge4v2nz2hodpm). I hope you enjoy!
19 Oct 2026
Discussing "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
It's that time of year again, when Phil Fasso and I take a look at films from horror past. In keeping with our previous discussions about Dracula and War of the Worlds, however, we are deciding to look at the cinematic legacy of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, in particular, Don Siegel's 1956 adaptation and Philip Kaufman's 1978 film. I hope you enjoy!
26 Sept 2026
Fascism in Cinema: "Rocky IV" and Patriotic Sport
For the first time in this series, we are doing a single film about a larger issue. My guest and I discussed this in the context of the last episode in my Fascism in Cinema series, but it didn't quite fit what I wanted to do there. But, in how Sylvester Stallone's 1985 sequel, "Rocky IV" (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/movie/rocky-iv/), looks at sport and patriotism, it was well worth exploring. Joining me is Ben Friedman of Ben Talks Film (https://www.youtube.com/@BenTalksFilm) as we look at this film's unique place in the franchise, in the decade, as well as its recent Director's Cut (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/movie/rocky-iv-rocky-vs-drago/). I hope you enjoy!
You can read my blog outlining my thoughts after the 2024 election here (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2024/11/may-have-been-on-the-losing-side-still-not-convinced-it-was-the-wrong-one/).
In July 2025, I wrote about my dive into conspiracy theories here (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2025/07/doing-my-own-research/).
Fascism in Cinema Series
Episode 162 - Resistance to Fascism in Cinema (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2025/02/episode-162-resistance-to-fascism-in-cinema/)
Episode 166 - Fascism in Cinema: Copaganda (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2025/04/episode-166-fascism-in-cinema-copaganda/)
Episode 170 - Fascism in Cinema: Bad Faith (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2025/08/episode-170-fascism-in-cinema-bad-faith/)
Episode 175 - Fascism in Cinema: The Fourth Estate (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2025/11/episode-175-fascism-in-cinema-the-fourth-estate/)
Episode 176 - Fascism in Cinema: Action Nationalism (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2025/12/episode-176-fascism-in-cinema-action-nationalism/)
Episode 183 - Fascism in Cinema: Past Future Present (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2026/04/episode-183-fascism-in-cinema-past-future-present/)
Episode 185 - Fascism in Cinema: Into a World of Conspiracy (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2026/05/episode-185-fascism-in-cinema-into-a-world-of-conspiracy/)
Episode 186 - Fascism in Cinema: Control Through Spectacle (https://sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/2026/06/episode-186-fascism-in-cinema-control-through-spectacle)
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