halloween

Scary Funny: Young Frankenstein vs Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark

Two movies where our protagonists follow in the footsteps of their ancestors and discover their true selves — it's Young Frankenstein vs Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark.

Is This Real Life: Pan's Labyrinth vs A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Two movies about kids dealing with adult themes via fantasy — it's Pan's Labyrinth vs A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

A Mother's Love: Aliens vs Halloween H20

Two movies about motherhood and not being believed — it's Aliens vs Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.

And listen to my previous conversation with H20 star Jodi Lyn O'Keefe. Such a delight.

Cat and Mouse: Seven vs Taking Lives

Seven vs Taking Lives

To celebrate Halloween, here's a spooky double feature of serial killer movies that subvert expectations and have detectives becoming intimately involved with the monsters they are tracking — it's Seven vs Taking Lives.

Toil and Trouble: Hocus Pocus vs Halloweentown

Hocus Pocus vs Halloweentown

In honor of Halloween, I’m talking about two groups of PG Disney witches — it’s Hocus Pocus vs Halloweentown. I’m hoping all the Halloweentown fans come out of the woodwork to talk to me about Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag’s denim jacket, and why we can all still remember Sophie’s spell. I also defend Sarah Jessica Parker and explain why Vinessa Shaw is the best part of Hocus Pocus.