Your Weird Aunts have been summoned by the popularity of this year's "it" weird film Saltburn. Nothing like diving back into the bad old days of Indie Sleaze to enjoy the classic tale of boy meets grand old estate and falls in love. We cover it

The Cell or The Scariest FYP

Apr 20th, 2023 49m 43s

This week we rewatched The Cell with Jennifer Lopez and Vincent D'Onofrio. We talk about surrealism, tik tok, and the cultivation of raven familiars. But mostly, we talk about Vincent D'Onofrio's absolute chokehold over the vulnerable monster m

Barbarian or Be my Little Baby

Nov 19th, 2022 47m 17s

You thought your Air BnB experience was a nightmare. And we're never the type to victim blame but I assure you, if we showed up to a rental and Pennywise answered the door, we'd sleep on the street before agreeing to share the place but that's

The Sandman or Enter Me, Sandman.

Oct 2nd, 2022 49m 44s

This episode we watched Neil Gaiman's The Sandman. As longtime fans we get into the important details of the adaptation but as always, veer off into topics ranging from popcorn related drug fronts to interactions with our mirror selves in other

Stranger Things 4 or Vecna? I hardly know Ya!

Jul 21st, 2022 54m 2s

We ran up that hill to make a deal with God and we got him to swap our places. We watched Stranger Things and we learned some strange things about ourselves. Our love of Kate Bush was confirmed. Always trust a chaotic good metal head, an ingeni

The Batman Or True Detective at The Black Parade

May 18th, 2022 50m 12s

We watched THE Batman, and if you don't know which one, then you don't know your Batmans. While other podcasts may have a deep feel for the comics, know a lot about the movie history, we are just your out of touch weird aunts who saw the batman

Our Flag Means Death or The Glamorous Pirate show

Apr 25th, 2022 52m 43s

This episode we cover Our Flag Means Death, a pirate comedy that will unexpectedly break your heart. Are there amazing cameos? Absolutely. Are there gay pirates, full tea services on ships, telepathic seagulls? Of course. We discuss all the imp

Labyrinth or Jareth, Come Back!

Mar 2nd, 2022 48m 50s

Keeping our fingers firmly on the pulse, knowing awards season is just around the corner, we watched The Labyrinth! From 1986? The Jim Henson film? Yes, the very same. Have you seen it before? Hundreds of times and yet, we watched it again for

The Eyes of Tammy Faye or The Eyes Have It

Jan 19th, 2022 48m 4s

This week we watched the movie, "The Eyes of Tammy Faye." Having both watched the documentary, there was not much to learn, but the performances were fantastic. We talk about crafting yourself as a commodity in America and the downside when you

When Last Night in Soho lands you on The Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Jan 5th, 2022 52m 8s

For the first movie of the year, we treated ourselves to a pricy rental. "Last Night in Soho," is the latest from Edgar Wright and is a beautifully styled, throwback thriller. It's not just the aesthetics that seem vintage, but it borrows from

It Follows or How to Lose a Sex Demon in 10 Days

Dec 13th, 2021 49m 7s

This episode we watched the film It Follows about a young woman who is trying to outrun the consequences of an ill-fated one night stand. Sadly, a round of antibiotics and a pint of ice cream will not suffice when you are facing what appears to

Lamb or Love.Angel.Monster.Baby

Nov 18th, 2021 57m 8s

This week we watch A24's latest offering Lamb with Noomi Rapace. It is modern folktale that follows a grieving couple as they welcome their newest arrival. While we go through several theories that include telekinesis, we mostly admire a gentle

Dune 2021 or Dune it and Dune it and Dune it Well

Nov 5th, 2021 57m 54s

After revisiting David Lynch's Dune in an earlier podcast, we were very eager to watch Denis Villenueve's offering and it did not disappoint. This movie is crammed with so much talent, elegant styling, haunting atmospheres and apparently every

Squid Game or Red Light Green light, Dagona Candy, Knife Fight

Oct 16th, 2021 1h 3m

This week on the pod we cover Squid Game and we managed to keep all our organs. We ask the hard questions, would a bowel movement count as movement during red light, green light? What kind of trauma would cause you to choose boy band burgundy a

Midnight Mass or Grandpa's Vacation Disaster

Sep 28th, 2021 58m 39s

We watched the newest in the Mike Flanagan horror anthology and just like a Priest wandering the desert, we were in for a rude surprise. While we had different reactions to this miniseries, we could agree there were a few flaws. Always glad to

Showgirls or It's a Dog Eat Dog Food World

Sep 13th, 2021 56m 58s

As we're entering fall, we're starting our "Could it be we're falling in love with movies" era and watching some of our favorite films starting with the cinematic masterpiece Showgirls. A film that manages to have made all the wrong choices and

Annette or Been Around the World with My Flying Baby

Aug 25th, 2021 52m 28s

So this week we reviewed Annette and if you're looking for an unbiased review, you are not going to receive one. Blinded by our devotion to all things weird, Adam Driver's inexplicable charisma and Sparks charming score, it was difficult to wat

Dune 1984 or Spice up Your Life

Aug 3rd, 2021 54m 8s

In our continuing series Summertime Sadness, your Auntie Ruth suggested that Auntie Jeanna watch all 2 hours and 15 minutes of Dune, the 1984 version. So what would happen if you took a saga with as much material as Game of Thrones, and tried t

Crimson Peak or You Live Your Life Like a Candle in a Waltz

Jul 18th, 2021 54m 52s

So, we're entering into our Summertime Sadness series where Auntie Ruth and I choose movies that the other has never seen and we have the suspicion they may not like. While we are alike in almost every way, there are a few things we disagree on

Jennifer's Body or Sometimes Friendship Can Succubus

Jun 30th, 2021 1h 3m

So for our last episode of Pride we get to reclaim Jennifer's Body. A film that has been resurrected much like Jennifer herself and achieved cult status over the years. It follows the path of a friendship that is severely tested by demon posses

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert or I Have One Thing to Say, You Better Delta Burke

Jun 16th, 2021 1h

So we're striding into Pride this month and reviewing the classic film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. A story of a humble pilgrimage of self-discovery through the Outback, like Chaucer in Sequins, we discuss the impact of the

The Wicker Man 1973 and 2006 Versions or Mind Your Business on Secret Island

Jun 6th, 2021 59m 23s

After covering Midsommar wherein we mentioned the 1973 version of The Wicker Man as an obvious inspiration, we decided to go ahead and re-watch both versions of the film. I think if you are a willing student, these films have a lot to teach. Th

Midsommar or Sometimes You're the May Queen and Sometimes You're the Bear

May 25th, 2021 56m 42s

To welcome in the Summer we're covering Midsommar and crowning our very own May Queen! Midsommar is a divisive horror film and every few weeks on social media someone will post, was the boyfriend really all that bad? Well Your Weird Aunts had p

Let the Right One In or I've Never Met a Girl Like You Before

May 5th, 2021 52m 2s

This episode we cover the Swedish classic horror romance, Let the Right One In. Ever since the book was released, based on the title of a Morrissey song, it's had our attention. It is a beautiful story about the nature of love and connecting wi

Bram Stoker's Dracula or Love Never Dies, Just ask Satan's Brides

Apr 15th, 2021 51m 55s

This week following our mini-horror marathon, we took advantage of Francis Ford Coppola's version of Bram Stoker's version of Dracula. A gothic romance, a tortured protaganist, an air of spirtualism and mesmerism as the dawn of the new age sees