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). Why do these movies endure? Is some stuff too much for modern audiences? Theme music: "Hypernormalization" by Rich Aucoin, Artwork: Ryan Wilson
Movies and Chaos
Latest Episodes
Woke 2.0
In this banger episode, Mark considers social justice discourse in the new era, Serena discloses her views on Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY, and we talk about the success of OBSESSION and pay disputes when an indie film becomes a blockbuster. Plus...
Metro Hope (w. Andrew Neville and Jen Yamato)
THE RETROSCOPE is a Halifax-based newsletter run by critic Jen Yamato, designer Andrew Neville and Mark Palermo about all the indie and rep screenings popping up like wildfire in Nova Scotia. Serena takes the hosting reigns as Jen and Andrew jo...
Project Hokum Mary: Faces of Def
Part of the Internet is mad about THE ODYSSEY casting, the R-word has an unfortunate resurgence, and movies are after your 2006 nostalgia. We also discuss PROJECT HAIL MARY, HOKUM and the new FACES OF DEATH. Just a little something for everybod...
Glove Actually
We look at the new MJ bioflick MICHAEL and talk all things the Gloved One. Are we forever nostalgic, and does that speak to pop culture always recycling itself or something more uncomfortable about aging? Also, Mark hesitantly agrees to watch E...
Is it a Spoiler if it's the Premise? (w. Kevin Hartford)
We're thrilled to bring filmmaker Kevin Hartford on the pod for some drama about the new Zendaya and Robert Pattinson joint THE DRAMA. Suffice it to say, we don't all see eye-to-eye on this one, but that's what makes this country great. Warning...
