Key Takeaways
- Social media influencer Big John was detained and deported from Australia for lacking proper work authorization.
- Disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, convicted of severe child sex offenses, was murdered in prison.
- The hosts engaged in their '31 for 31' horror movie challenge, discussing films like 'Stir of Echoes' and 'Sinister'.
- Discussions covered various horror subgenres including home invasion films like 'Them' and a renewed interest in zombie movies.
- Costume ideas for upcoming live shows were debated, including themes from Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Frailty'.
Deep Dive
- Influencer 'Big John' was detained and subsequently deported from Australia.
- The deportation occurred due to his attempts to hold public meet-and-greets without securing proper work authorization.
- The hosts speculated that the individual would not learn from the experience, emphasizing the necessity of correct immigration paperwork.
- Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets frontman, died in prison following his conviction for sex offenses against children.
- He was arrested in 2012, with electronic devices seized, and subsequently imprisoned in a high-risk UK facility.
- Watkins was murdered via stabbing, leading to the arrests of Rashid Geddel and Samuel Dodsworth.
- The hosts briefly discussed religious forgiveness in relation to Watkins's presumed fate after his crimes.
- The conversation shifted to the movie 'Finding Neverland' and the concept of Neverland itself.
- Hosts debated the initial perception of Neverland versus its reality, questioning the conscience of construction workers involved.
- Michael Jackson was mentioned, specifically regarding his Neverland ranch and Bubbles, an orangutan now residing at the Center for Great Apes sanctuary.
- The hosts discussed Colin Hanks's documentary about John Candy, debating Hanks's talent as a director and producer.
- Ryan Reynolds's involvement as a producer on the John Candy documentary was noted.
- The conversation then transitioned to horror films, with 'Sinister' (2012) being highlighted as a potentially best horror film of its year.
- Hosts expressed amusement that their apprehension about watching a John Candy documentary overshadowed their fear of horror movies.
- Alfred Hitchcock's 1972 film 'Frenzy' was described as a brutal slasher with intense scenes, noting explicit blood and nudity for its time.
- A specific scene involving a character's self-gratification was highlighted as particularly shocking due to its execution.
- Hitchcock was compared to modern filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino for his exploitative yet exciting approach to cinema.
- The hosts acknowledged Hitchcock's pioneering of many film tropes, including chase sequences and portraying female vulnerability in horror.
- The French-Romanian horror film 'Them' (2006) was suggested as a significant influence on the American film 'The Strangers' (2008).
- A host expressed a strong aversion to home invasion horror films due to their upsetting nature, mentioning 'Hush' and 'Funny Games'.
- The opening sequence of 'The Devil's Rejects' was discussed as a particularly intense home invasion-style scene.
- A renewed appreciation for the zombie genre was expressed, with 'Tom Savini's Night of the Living Dead', 'Train to Busan', and '28 Days Later' cited as well-made examples.
- Hosts discussed and defined 'horror comedy', contrasting films like 'Repossessed' with 'Tucker and Dale vs. Evil' and 'Army of Darkness'.
- The film 'Kill List' was described as having a crime element and a violent, strong story, with a tone comparable to 'You Were Never Really Here'.
- Director Lynne Ramsay's horror filmography, including 'We Need to Talk About Kevin', was highlighted, alongside her new, unreleased film 'Die, My Love'.
- A new American black comedy drama, premiering November 7th and starring Lakeith Stanfield, was discussed, with speculation about its potential quality.
- The hosts discussed the sequel to 'Dead Snow', noting its positive Rotten Tomatoes score and comparing it to films like 'Sisu' and 'Rare Exports'.
- They expressed appreciation for Scandinavian and Eastern European humor in filmmaking and how it complements American styles.
- A debate ensued regarding the inclusion of 'Halloween 3' on a '31 for 31' horror movie list, touching on its perceived anti-Irish themes and plot.
- The movie 'The Black Phone' was discussed, with comparisons made to Freddy Krueger and mentions of actor Tom Atkins.
- The film 'Nightbreed' was discussed, noting its queer-coded nature and David Cronenberg's surprising appearance.
- The conversation touched on the financial compensation of composers in horror films, specifically within the 'Hellraiser' franchise.
- Potential Halloween costume ideas were discussed, referencing the film 'Frailty' and the character of Bill Paxton.
- 'Near Dark' was asserted as potentially the best vampire movie, leading to a discussion of Catherine Bigelow's filmography, including 'Point Break' and 'Strange Days'.