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H.F. Chessman hosts The Screen Companion, a tv show with 100 episodes published.
As a bonus episode between seasons six and seven of TSC, we present an outtake from the Musicals for Haters two-parter. After hearing what everyone had to say—and the fact that the Host quit halfway through the movie—it
The basics of life: peeing, pooing, sleeping, breathing, and eating—everyone needs food. So how about stories that feature it? How does cooking and eating expound on characterization and drama? What's it good for besides
In this Part Two, can the '80s remake of The Fly do anything better than the '50s classic? What aspects of a gory David Cronenberg feature can non-horror moviegoers appreciate? Get ready for chills, special effects, and
In the 100th episode of TSC, we get into movies that affected us. Not simply “cool” flicks or stuff that was really entertaining, but films that reached us deeply: The Wild Robot and Rocky. Having done the podcast this l
More remakes, but also questions concerning the horror genre. How much of it should rely on effects versus horror derived from the drama? Can a '50s horror movie like The Fly do anything better than its souped up '80s re
Star Trek (1966-2005) spawned a bunch of television series, and what does every series have? An ending! In this case, we'll discuss the Host's two favorite: "All Good Things" (Parts 1 and 2) and "Demons" / "Terra Prime".
As the Host is furthest from all things music related, he'll live vicariously through Andrew's experiences playing bass for Rebel Scum along with talking music focused films; Part 2 features This Is Spinal Tap as well as
As the Host is furthest from all things music related, he'll live vicariously by hearing the ins and outs of being a musician and what it's like to play music for a crowd. We'll slip into Andrew's experiences alongside t
Doing something the Host promised he'd never do after two episodes on the topic—revisiting anime! Metropolis (2001) and Akira. We get into the nuts and bolts of how the Host actually liked an anime film. Except...does it
After awhile, you figure out what movies you like and what you'd consider trash...and then a flick will come along that goes against everything you believe in, but for some reason—that even you have trouble accepting—you
Let's look at proper British acting through two historical dramas. What can't American history flicks cover? Monarchies! The Lion in Winter (1968) and Cromwell. Instead of Mel Gibson putting a beatdown on the British in
The second James Bond film ever, From Russia with Love is the gold standard for the entries in the 007 series that leaned into the espionage over the larger than life villains with their volcano lairs. As a significant p
Out of all the tropes that pop up in family / kids movies, what's up with the wacky scientist? And do they engender the same respect as other mentor characters like wizards or martial arts masters? In Part 2, we ruminate
Out of all the tropes that pop up in family / kids movies, what's up with the wacky scientist? And do they engender the same respect as other mentor characters like wizards or martial arts masters? In Part 1, we examine
What do you get when you mix science fiction with action? Is it the best of both, or the best of neither? Do sci-fi action films feel more like action movies with sci-fi elements, or the reverse? And what's the right rat
The Host's favorite show of all time, The Wire never had a bad episode. But what was the best season? It just so happens that both guys in this three part special agree that it's the season at the Docks. In the final epi
Who do you love more: Stallone or Schwarzenegger? In the '80s, movie-going audiences got the best of both, these action titans shooting and exploding their way through the bad guys. Rambo III and The Running Man (1987)—f
The Host's favorite show of all time, The Wire never had a bad episode. But what was the best season? It just so happens that both guys in this three part special agree that it's the season at the Docks. In this middle s
What's the typical Final Girl in a horror movie? How capable should they be? How much should they react versus being proactive in the story? Tales From the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight and Warlock. Unlike a lot of damsel
Peanut butter and chocolate. Milk and cookies. Horror...and comedy? It began with Abbott, Costello, and Frankenstein's monster in the '40s. Since then, movies like Evil Dead 2 (1987), Braindead (1992), and Idle Hands (19
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