S1E12: Horror vs. Censorship (Psycho + The Exorcist)

12/06/22 • 56 min

Preston and Not Mal (aka “Haley”) go through horror’s complicated history with America’s ratings boards. Ever seen a toilet in a movie or show? You have horror to thank for that.
TIME STAMPS:
Intro, Haley 0:00
Film Censorship in the 20s and the Hays Code 5:06
Psycho, the 60s, and the Death of the Hays Code 18:44
The Exorcist, the 70s, and the Birth of the MPAA 24:32
Ratings and Censorship in the Modern Era 32:05

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S1E11: Feminist Horror: Take One (Jennifer’s Body + Teeth)

In the first entry of Mal's "Feminist Horror" series, your patriarchy-hating hosts dissect the misunderstood worlds of Jennifer's Body and Teeth. In addition, they also determine what constitutes a feminist film from their perspectives.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions around sexual assault.
TIME STAMPS:
Content Warning, Intro - 0:00
Preston's Game, "Game" - 11:40
Teeth, Jennifer's Body, and Feminism - 27:20

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S1E13: Black Christmas (1974 + 2019)

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro, Life Updates
2:40 This Episode’s Drink
7:22 Our Holiday Traditions
16:48 Black Christmas (1974)
26:40 Preston’s Game
29:38 More Black Christmas (1974)
53:40 Black Christmas (2019)

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