SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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177 – "Screams" Revisited and "The Final Scream" Preview (Patreon Exclusive) Sep 24, 2024

Show notes

This week, Ryan and writer Joey Vallese (LA-Bestselling "It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror") revisit the "Screams" spec script released earlier this year on this podcast. Jess Melendez joins them for a deep dive on the "Screams" script (episode 155) compared to the preceding "Scream 7" script (episode 112) from 2023. In addition, Joey teases and describes the next SWRCS script collaboration between Ryan and Joey with "The Final Scream," featuring Sidney, Gale, Mark, and a domestic story about Sidney's family.

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Introduction

New Speed Round
The Final Scream
Screams Revisited

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176 – Scream Friendships & Potential of Sidney & Gale's Relationship in Scream 7 Sep 17, 2024

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This week Ryan covers the potential of the relationship of Sidney and Gale in Scream 7. Then, Ryan is joined by Josh and Justine from Scream Queens Podcast for discussion about Scream 7 and Neve Campbell. Additionally, they discuss Ryan's favorite podcast "I've Had It" hosted by Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan. Then, Ryan is joined by a new Patreon, Josh, where they discuss Josh's specific appreciation for Sidney Prescott in Scream (2022).

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Introduction
Sidney and Gale's Relationship in Scream 7
Scream Queens Podcast
"I've Had It" - Scream Edition
Gale Harold & Queer as Folk
Sidney in Scream 5

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175 – Scream 7 Production & The Importance of Sidney Prescott (175th Special) Sep 10, 2024

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In this week's 175th special-edition, can't-miss episode of the podcast, Ryan responds to recent discourse about Scream 7 and Sidney Prescott. Ryan invites Josh Reinhold for a Q&A about the production of Scream 7, and to specifically question the rumors that Scream 7 will be canceled. Then, Ryan chats with Jacob Randall from the Happy Horror Time podcast to discuss the importance of Sidney Prescott and the way certain pockets of the discourse have met Neve Campbell with disrespect. In addition, Ryan also hears from Jess Melendez and Ashley Summers who discuss everything Neve and Sidney from a feminist point of view in pre-written essays.

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Introduction

Essays About Scream 7, Sidney and Feminism
The Production of Scream 7 Q&A
No, Scream 7 Is Not Canceled
Ageism Against Neve Campbell
Anti-Sidney Discourse

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174 – David Arquette & Dewey Tribute Sep 03, 2024

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This week, Ryan and the Patreons celebrate the fallen but not forgotten Dewey Riley and David Arquette for David's birthday on September 8.

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Introduction

Favorite Dewey
His Death
Birthday Wishes
Carrie and Her Scream Collection

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173 – Kevin Williamson's 'Teaching Mrs. Tingle' & Wes Craven's 'Music of the Heart' (25th Anniversary) Aug 27, 2024

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A double feature of 25th anniversaries! Legendary filmmaker and producer Kevin Williamson may be making his debut directing in the SCREAM franchise with "Scream 7," but his first time up to bat behind the camera was directing "Teaching Mrs. Tingle." This week, Ryan is joined by Garrison Nichols and Brittany Cosby to review "Teaching Mrs. Tingle" to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Additionally, Wes Craven directed a film between "Scream 2" and "Scream 3," Meryl Streep in an Oscar-nominated leading role in "Music of the Heart." Ryan is joined by Michael Schwartz to look back at "Music of the Heart" and discuss the studio behind Dimension Films and Miramax.

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Introduction

Explanation
Teaching Mrs. Tingle
Kevin Williamson's Directing
Scream 7
Music of the Heart
Miramax v. Dimension Films

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172 – Rebooting Ghostface: Scream 7 Casting & Scream 4 v. Scream 5 Aug 20, 2024

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This week's theme is "how to reboot Ghostface." First, Ryan presents casting news and theories related to Scream 7. Then, Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to compare and contrast the approaches to rebooting the franchise after ten years, between Scream 4 and Scream (2022). He presents an essay he wrote comparing the strengths and weaknesses of Scream 4 and Scream (2022). Where one film succeeds, the other film struggles.

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Introduction

Scream Film Criticism
Alien Romulus
Scream 7 Cast News
Mark Kincaid Theory
Ryan's Essay
The Group
Final Tally

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Episode 171 – The Scream 3 Finale (Feat. PodcastNow & AlleyCat) Aug 13, 2024

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The finale of Scream 3 has been lauded by Ryan since day one of this podcast. This week, Ryan honors the finale with a deep dive analyzing the killer reveal, final fight, Sidney Prescott arc, the writing, and filmmaking. Part One features Alex from the Youtube Channel "Podcast Now," and Part Two features Alley, aka AlleyCat, to discuss the Scream 3 finale as well as anticipation for the return of Neve Campbell in Scream 7.

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Introduction

PodcastNow
Scream 7
The Scream 3 Finale with Alex
New Speed Round
Deeper Analysis About the Scream 3 Finale

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Episode 170 – Scream 7 Updates & 'Scream' Trio v. 'Buffy' Scoobies Aug 06, 2024

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Last week Neve Campbell gave several interviews describing updates on the production of Scream 7. Ryan is joined by Cory Wilson to discuss the progress of the upcoming film, as well as muse about the development the franchise. Then, Ryan is joined by Garrison for a discussion about the friend groups of the Scream and Buffy universes. They discuss, compare, and contrast the trio from "Scream" 1-4, the Core Four from "Scream VI," the Scoobies from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and Angel Investigations from "Angel."

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Introduction

The Scream Trio
The Core Four
The Buffy Scoobies
Angel Investigations

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Episode 169 - Happy Birthday Wes Craven (Director Tribute) Aug 02, 2024

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This week Ryan holds a birthday celebration for Wes Craven, the director and master behind the first four "Scream" films. The podcast features dozens of guests who put forth analysis of Craven's career, discussion of his construction and control of the franchise, and a discussion of #SupportScream7.

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Introduction

Ryan Introduction
The Soul of Wes Craven
#SupportScream7
Birthday Party

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Episode 168 – Rating Scream VI (2023) Part II Jul 23, 2024

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This week Ryan and Anthony Dapuzzo (from "Never Split Up Pod") evaluate "Scream 6" (2022) by breaking down the film into smaller sections and grading each section. This is the sixth episode in a series "rating" each of the SCREAM films as though they were television seasons. If you liked this episode, check out the other episodes for each of the preceding films: Episode 157 for "Scream" (2022), Episode 153 for "Scream 4," Episode 144 for "Scream 3," Episode 139 for "Scream 2," and Episode 137 for "Scream" (1996).

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