Titane (2021) with Mr. He

08/15/23 • 83 min

We're back, baby! Jeanette got shingles, so we took a little break this summer. Now we're thrilled to be back with new episodes. This episode's guest is the ONE, the ONLY Mr. He! You may know this fabulous drag queen as the host of Mr. He's Calendar Ghoul's, THE Elf on the Shelf, or just an absolute babe about town (currently Los Angeles, formerly Brooklyn). They are a horror expert, haunted house builder, and an absolute, all-around titan of horror pop, so you know I was thrilled to have them on!
We discuss the absolutely divine Julia Ducournau 2021 VEHICLE (get it?), Titane! Body horror, some of the insanity of having a womb, gender as more of a general vibe, this film has it all. Mr. He and I gush over the many readings of this sexy, thrilling, coyly gruesome tale of family and identity and machine. Spoilers ahead, you've been warned.
Be sure to follow, subscribe, delight in the music and magic and merchandise of the gorgeous Mr. He: https://linktr.ee/amrheslasher
Thank you for listening to Horrors of Love! You can find us on Instagram at @horrorsoflove.
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The Invitation (2015) with Alex Berenson

This episode’s guest is my wonderful friend Alex Berenson who is an arbiter of taste like few you actually get to meet in the music industry. Alex is Senior Director of A&R for All Flowers Group. She inspires me a lot, and we have always connected on film and especially how we relate film to the music we work on, and how it inspires us.

We’re talking about one of my all-time favorite films, The Invitation today. A cool LA couple accept an invitation (haha) to an old friends get together dinner party after several years apart. Things aren't quite what they seem and we witness these relationship dynamics play out over the course of an increasingly uncomfortable evening. As always, beware of spoilers ahead. If you haven’t seen this film ,don’t read anything more about it , just go watch it right now and come back after. It's wonderful. Karyn Kusama 4 life!
I’m excited to hear what you all think. Thank you for listening to Horrors of Love! You can find us on Instagram at @horrorsoflove.

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Brain Damage (1988) with Horror Movie Night

This month Horrors of Love is honored to be joined by Horror Movie Night, the winner of the Best Podcast Theme Song Award for many years running (as determined by Jeanette). Scott, Matt and Kyle host the long-celebrated show via Geek Scape Network, where you can find many other podcasts to tickle your fancy. You’ll remember Kyle from our premiere episode on Lucky McKee’s MAY, and I cannot recommend their show enough. It’s a great resource for finding your new favorite VHS favorites.

For this I actually chose a film that I discovered because these guys covered it on their show, the absolutely trash-tastic BRAIN DAMAGE (1988). The movie follows Brian, a young man who becomes acquainted with a talking parasite known as Aylmer that injects him with an addictive fluid that causes euphoric hallucinations (like you do). We go deep in this conversation, talking about the pursuit of sex and drugs, 80’s New York, and considering the work of VHS Horror Titan director Frank Henenlotter through a feminist lens (something we KNOW he would love, haha).
Be sure to listen and follow Horror Movie Night at @hmnpodcast!

Thank you for listening to Horrors of Love! You can find us on Instagram at @horrorsoflove.
Now on Apple Podcasts, thank you so much Geek Scape.