The Lodge + Relic

This episode we’re covering two recent horror releases, The Lodge and Relic

 

SPOILER DETAILS

Both these films require significant spoilers to really discuss, so expect those during each segment.

 

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0:04:15

Topic 1: The Lodge

Directors: Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz (Goodnight Mommy)

Written by: the two directors and  Sergio Casci

Starring: Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, and Lia McHugh , Richard Armitage, and Alicia Silverstone 

 

Synopsis: A soon-to-be stepmom is snowed in with her fiancé's two children at a cabin. Just as relations begin to thaw between the trio, some strange and frightening events take place.

 

SPOILERS begin at 0:21:30

0:40:00

 

News 1: The Woman in the Window to Netflix?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2020/08/04/movies-disney-sells-woman-in-the-window-to-netflix-amy-adams-emily-blunt-blake-lively-anna-kendrick/#ffbc8913c8ea

 

News 2: Netflix announce Adam McKay limited series Kings Of America starring Amy Adams

https://www.indiewire.com/2020/08/amy-adams-netflix-series-kings-of-america-adam-mckay-1234577847/

Adams, Stacy O’Neil, McKay, Betsy Koch (Vice) are producers
Adams also stars in the upcoming Ron Howard adaptation of Hillbilly Elegy on Netflix. 

 

News 3: Mulan & Black Widow

https://twitter.com/moredisneyplus/status/1290750890308116481

https://twitter.com/thedisneyplus/status/1290757044342067202

 

0:50:20

 

I’ll Be Gone In The Dark (HBO): series and related podcast

Gillian Flynn connection (podcast episode 4)

 

0:52:15

Radioactive (Prime); dir. Marjane Satrapi, starring Rosamund Pike 

 

0:57:20

Athlete A (Netflix)

ESPN Daily episode on Simone Biles http://www.espn.com/espnradio/play?id=29507379

My Year in Mensa podcast (Jamie Loftus) https://anchor.fm/jamie-loftus/episodes/Episode-2-Phoenix-in-July-e9u58t

 

1:00:10

Topic 2: Relic (VOD)

Directed by: Natalie Erika James (feature debut; crew on Upgrade)

Written by: Natalie Erika James, Christian White

Starring: Emily Mortimer (Kay), Robyn Nevin (Edna), Bella Heathcote (Sam)

producers include Jake Gyllynall and Anthony Russo

score by Brian Reitzell

Synopsis: A daughter, mother and grandmother are haunted by a manifestation of dementia that consumes their family's home.

 

SPOILERS begin at 1:09:00

 

works mentioned:

House Of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/36526/house-of-leaves-by-mark-z-danielewski/

Beyond The Walls (mini series available for purchase through Apple TV)

Legion (Hulu) season 2

Doctor Who “The God Complex” (6:11, 2011)

ending explanation from Heavy Spoilers channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TaC4sO5Tvc

??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31fhQC6VeqE

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Vodovoz Music Productions - Under Suspicion https://youtu.be/amr6T6U45Og 

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