American Psycho

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vJrd4oMcd4f1o4X6nOaU9?si=w3LYa_caSd-CBMdD1j_dEg For this episode, Carla Temis, Sara Barnaik, and Sasha San Andres join Erin to discuss the 2000 film, American Psycho. They talk about what the film says about the '80s, the fragility of the white male ego, our thoughts on the ending, and Erin really geeks out about Christian Bale.You can find Carla's photography … Continue reading American Psycho

Josh Ruben Interview

https://open.spotify.com/episode/42G9chceRq5VK3gzCUEinf?si=-qIx9fPCTA-yggDzIggCPg On this special episode, Erin talks with the writer/director/star of Scare Me, Josh Ruben. They discuss the fragility of the white male ego, why horror and comedy make the perfect combo, the importance of sound design, Josh's upcoming film Werewolves Within, and much more! It's a very interesting and entertaining chat that we think you … Continue reading Josh Ruben Interview

Promising Young Woman

https://open.spotify.com/episode/132lpZBIlFUV8xVwMQTEtW?si=ZHnRcZI5TmelDO-kK-UVLw In this special episode, Carla Temis and Sara Barnaik join Erin to discuss the new film, Promising Young Woman. They discuss whether or not this is a revenge flick; what the film is saying about the "nice guy" and romantic comedies; the use of color and music; society's complicity in sexual violence; and that much … Continue reading Promising Young Woman

Paranormal Films

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eKUFgj1jVitWAkCfRxLWQ?si=uIECASd0QmWjT7zbl_WEZA We conclude our celebration of horror with a discussion about paranormal films. Sasha San Andres, and Susi Segura join Erin to discuss some of their favorites in the genre, debate the film The Sixth Sense, and much more.You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis

Personal Paranormal Experiences

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CdZqKNoRwYZYBZ9pmDwSd?si=OekoXZ8RSEqweNPsjyZ2dQ We continue our horror celebration with a discussion about our own personal paranormal experiences. Melissa Rothman, Sasha San Andres, and Susi Segura joined Erin for an interesting, and perhaps spooky, discussion. So light a candle, burn some sage, and let us tell you some ghost stories.You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla … Continue reading Personal Paranormal Experiences

Vampires

https://open.spotify.com/episode/23jfps5LMQLYs0aKcvKECS?si=Z-fR_aUuSjSfzlxAVR4rSw We continue to celebrate all things horror with a discussion about vampires. Sara Barnaik and Tiffany Smith join Erin to discuss how vampires represent sexuality; vampires and the AIDS epidemic; queer coding; our favorite vampire flicks and more.Be sure to check out Tiffany's writing for The Game of Nerds at: https://thegameofnerds.com/author/twsmith0308/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover … Continue reading Vampires

The Politics of Horror

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1InmOjuV7gEMnrOVpVzQFI?si=2nux5AXKRY6Z9NSuZgugXw We continue our celebration of all things horror, with a discussion about politics in horror. Angela Teo, Rebecca Jacobson, and Sasha San Andres join Erin to discuss how events like the Vietnam War and 9/11 are reflected in horror films.You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis

Slashers and the Final Girl Trope

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FQCn9U0kcPPo90eRpVBEs?si=iYuAy60xSSKvvAwWc4tT_Q On the fourth episode of our horror celebration, Megan Archuleta, Rebecca Jacobson, and Sasha San Andres join Erin to discuss slasher films and the final girl trope.You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis

Representation in Horror

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bNsyzi55Va7JYDuH7n19B?si=A5pHeinxS7SFrBxlczAjrg For the third part of our eight-part horror celebration, Rebecca Jacobson joins me to discuss representation in horror. We discuss women in horror; racism in horror; LGBTQ+ representation, and ableism in horror. We discuss the troubling portrayals in the past and present and discuss what needs to happen to improve the future of representation … Continue reading Representation in Horror