Kimberly J. Brown | Strong Female Leads

Halloween queen Kimberly J. Brown (Halloweentown, Bringing Down the House, Guiding Light) is my guest, so obviously we talk all things Cromwell family and the joy of Disney Channel Original Movies, but we also get into her killer crafts and having some of the all-time best on-screen families.

Spend your Halloween with Kimberly at the virtual Galaxy Con panel!

Follow Kimberly on Instagram and Twitter | Peruse Craftily Creative on Etsy | Explore the inside of the book from Halloweentown and watch Realm Are They Now? on her YouTube | Find all things Kimberly on KimberlyJBrown.com

Original Sin: A Nightmare on Elm Street vs Urban Legend

Two movies about being punished for sins you did not commit and also the power of myth — it’s A Nightmare on Elm Street vs Urban Legend.

P.S. Here's the fantastic A Nightmare on Elm Street Oral History from Vulture that I reference during the episode! 

Hidden Agenda: Invasion of the Body Snatchers vs You're Next

Two movies about survival and the spread of corruption — it's Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) vs You're Next. 

Caitlin Stasey | Strong Female Leads

Caitlin Stasey (All Cheerleaders Die, Reign, Horse Latitudes) discusses the representation her roles provide, how fun it is to play a maniac, and being invested in the Real Housewives. I also beg her to direct a movie. What a joy this conversation was, listen up then explore her work below!

Follow Caitlin on Instagram | Find where to stream Horse Latitudes | Experience Caitlin's directorial skills on After Glow | Read different perspectives on Herself.com | Watch What You Like by Aliek

Ch-Ch-Changes: The Fly vs All Cheerleaders Die

Two movies about control and transformation — it's The Fly (1986) vs All Cheerleaders Die.

Creature Comfort: Little Shop of Horrors vs Good Boy

Two movies about a spooky creature that feeds off our hero and encourages their darkest desires — it's Little Shop of Horrors (1986) vs Good Boy (of Hulu's Into the Dark series).

Zoë Bell | Strong Female Leads

Zoë Bell (Death Proof, Raze, Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood) elaborates on the creation of the Boss Bitch Fight Challenge and discusses the incredible trajectory her career has taken. I could listen to Zoë talk all day long, from recounting running around Burbank covered in fake blood to the hidden dangers of marble, this conversation was a blast.

Watch the Boss Bitch Fight Challenge on YouTube or on Zoë's Instagram @TheRealZoeBell. 

Green-Eyed Monster: Toy Story vs Unforgettable

Two movies that deal with envy and the fear of being replaced in the minds of your loved ones — it's Toy Story vs Unforgettable.

Memory Lane: Rebecca vs Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire

Two movies where women are haunted by memories of the past and domineering men — it's Rebecca (1940) vs Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire. Similar themes for two very different age groups.

Lennon Parham | Strong Female Leads

Lennon Parham (Bless This Mess, Playing House, Veep) shares her connection to Showgirls, discusses the importance of commitment in comedy, and lets me pick her brain about the Parham/St. Clair cinematic universe.

Follow @LennonParham on Instagram and Twitter and let her entertain you! Now is the perfect time to dive deep on the beautiful friendships of Playing House & Best Friends Forever and the bananas nature of the Womp It Up podcast. Bless This Mess on Hulu has Lennon, Pam Grier, and a goat - what more could you ask for?!

For even more Lennon, here is where you can watch the Vulture Live we discussed that Julia Louis-Dreyfus crashed, and here is where you can listen to her analysis of The Silence of the Lambs with Tony Rodriguez and Drew Mackie on You Have To Watch This Movie!