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). The movies discussed tie into screenings happening at The Revue and Thrillema, a cult series Palermo helps run in Halifax. Why do these movies endure? Is some stuff too much for modern audiences? Theme music: "Hypernormalization" by Rich Aucoin, Artwork: Ryan Wilson
Podcasting since 2023 • 64 episodes
Movies and Chaos
Latest Episodes
Horror Hot Takes
We asked for your horror movie hot takes, and now we debate 'em! Michael Myers, Jason, Freddy, m'f'in Caspar, Argento vs. Fulci, it's all here.
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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1:14:13
CHAOS!
With America on edge, Mark and Serena discuss cancellations, censorship (and how it could affect future movies), and whether it's ok to express political views as a film programmer. Also, the weekly rereleases of old movies and the threat of Ne...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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1:20:44
Movies 2 Machines
New Canadian stats reveal who's going to see movies theatrically in 2025, just as various distributors make known their hopes and fears for the AI future. Serena discusses Spike Lee's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST. Mark talks CAUGHT STEALING. And Halloween ...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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1:16:19
Comedy Comeback?
With the reboot of THE NAKED GUN released this Summer and sequels to SPACEBALLS and SCARY MOVIE on the way, will we finally enter a new era of film comedies? Serena and Mark have some ideas on why the genre has been away so long, and how well L...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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1:09:54
That Woke Isn't Funny Anymore
Eddington and South Park give their last rites to the social justice era, but to what end? A mockingly nude Trump may be the only way to can get through to power. Meanwhile, American Eagle and Sydney Sweeney try (and succeed) at stoking the cul...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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