SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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Episode 138 - Courteney Cox's 'Shining Vale' Showrunner Jeff Astrof Interview & Season 2 Review Dec 12, 2023

Show notes

This week Jeff Astrof, the showrunner of "Shining Vale," returns to the podcast with Ryan to discuss season two of the horror-comedy television series starring Scream Queen Courteney Cox. Jeff describes the writing process of season two, shares stories from the set, and discloses exclusive information about season three. Then, bestselling author of "It Came From the Closet" Joe Vallese joins Ryan to review "Shining Vale" season two, available for Patreon subscribers of the podcast. Listen to the full review on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction

Jeff Astrof Interview
Season 3
Screams Tease
Shining Vale Season 2
Writing, Horror and Comedy
Courteney Cox & Cast
Favorite Episode & Quote

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Episode 137 - Rating Scream (1996) & Scream News Dec 05, 2023

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This week, Ryan and Amar Karim evaluate the original, "Scream" (1996). This is the first episode in a series of episodes featuring Ryan and Amar "rating" each of the "SCREAM" films. Before that, Ryan opens the episode with news about "Scream 7," the fallout and how to "keep going." In addition, Ryan features Patreon Lana for her perspective on "Scream VI" and the Meeks family.

Introduction

Ryan Opening Thoughts: Keep Going
Lana Segment, Scream 6, and the Meeks Fam
Explaining the Concept
Rating Scream (1996)

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Episode 136 - Sidney & Sam 3-Hour Bonus Event Nov 30, 2023

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In a special 3-hour bonus Patreon event, Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to compare and contrast the two leads of the Scream franchise: Sidney Prescott, the legacy lead, and Sam Carpenter, the requel lead. In Part One, Ryan and his guests have a general discussion about their backstories, personalities, and how they function as a final girl. There is no "competition" between the two legends, but rather a friendly thought experiment and discourse about the series heroines. In Part Two, Ryan and Patreons discuss the similarities between Buffy Summers with Sidney, and Faith with Sam Carpenter. The Scream final girls crossed with the Buffy Slayers. This is an epic Scream x Buffy the Vampire Slayer mashup.

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Ryan Introduction
Ryan Not Dyin and Abby
Sam v. Sidney
Buffy and Faith Comparison

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Episode 135 - SCREAM 7: Melissa Barrera Fired, Jenna Ortega Exits Nov 28, 2023

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Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega will not reprise their roles of Sam and Tara Carpenter in "Scream 7." Barrera was let go of the project due to her comments about the Israel/Palestine conflict, according to the studio. Ortega bowed out of her obligations due to scheduling conflicts for "Wednesday" season two. Variety reported "Scream 7" is being re-written for a focus on the legacy storyline of Sidney Presott (Neve Campbell), Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox), and Mark Kincaid (Patrick Dempsey). Some fans are threatening a boycott of "Scream 7" if it is not canceled in solidarity with Barrera's political stance. This week, Ryan performs the podcast solo to discuss the current events, the experience of the news last week, and the future of Scream.

Introduction

Melissa Fired
Problematic Twitter
Jenna Quits
Scream 7 Going Forward

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Episode 134 - Bride of Chucky (25th Anniversary) & Chucky Season 3 Nov 21, 2023

Show notes

Continuing the celebration of the 1998 Scream-inspired slasher films celebrating 25th anniversaries this year, this week's episode is all about "Bride of Chucky." Ryan and a panel of Patreons review the film, evaluate the screenwriting, and reflect on the legacy of Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany. In the introduction, Ryan discusses the first half of "Chucky" season three.

Introduction

Chucky TV Show Overview
Season 3
Scream Talk with Walt
Bride of Chucky
The Script & Writing
Tiffany / Jennifer Tilly
Score Out of Ten

Conclusion

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Episode 133 – Which SCREAM VI Survivor Should Have Died? Nov 14, 2023

Show notes

This week, Ryan hosts the first ever Group Topic Episode. The central question of today's podcast is one that has inspired much debate in the SCREAM fandom: Which survivor should have died in Scream VI? The sixth film featured the most returning survivor leading characters in the franchise history – Sam, Tara, Gale, Kirby, Chad, and Mindy. Yet, none were killed off in the story, despite most of them being given a fake-out "death scene." Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons who each share their points of view.

Introduction

Announcements
SAG News
Ryan's Theory About Scream VI Survivors
Group Points of View

Conclusion

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Episode 132 – SCREAM Ranking Competition Nov 07, 2023

Show notes

This week, Ryan is joined by Abby and Amar, as well as nearly 40 Patreon guests, for a SCREAM Competition. The group goes through 11 rounds of voting which results in a ranking of the six SCREAM films from best to worst.

Introduction

Welcoming the Patreon Guests
Scream 1 v. Scream 2
Scream 3 v. Scream 4
Scream 5 v. Scream 6
Winners and Losers
Final Ranking

Conclusion

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Episode 131 – Scream & Halloween Parallels Oct 31, 2023

Show notes

Happy Halloween! In today's episode, Ryan is joined by Patreon Chris for a spooky holiday special. Everyone knows screenwrier Kevin Williamson's favorite film is Halloween (1978) and served as heavy inspiration for his writing of Scream (1996). Ryan and Chris dissect the two films and their basic structures, characters, and long-running series similarities. In addition, Amar joins Ryan in the introduction for an updated Scream ranking and speed round segment.

Introduction

Updated Scream Rankings and Speed Round
Scream Story
Basic Scream & Halloween Structure Similarities
The Final Girl: Sidney and Laurie
The Friends: Annie, Lynda, and Tatum
The Adult: Gale and Loomis
The Franchise Similarities

Conclusion

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Episode 130 - Trilogy Final Girls: Sidney in Scream 3 v. Laurie in Halloween Ends/H20 Oct 24, 2023

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This week, Ryan is joined by Patreons Jess and TikTok Jake for an epic episode comparing and contrasting the trilogy arcs of Sidney Prescott in the original "Scream" trilogy and Laurie Strode in "Halloween" 1978-1981-H20 trilogy and the Blumhouse trilogy. Specifically, the panel focuses on Sidney in "Scream 3," Laurie in "Halloween H20," and Laurie in "Halloween Ends," and how each of these character arcs pursue similar and different paths to bring some resolution to the greatest final girl stories of all time. In addition, Ryan briefly reviews the first two episodes of Courteney Cox's new show on Starz, "Shining Vale" season 2.

Introduction

Mini Shining Vale Season 2 Review
How They Are Characterized
Their Character Arcs
How They Change Over Their Trilogies
Acting Performances

Conclusion

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Episode 129 – Halloween H20 (25th Anniversary Special) Oct 17, 2023

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"Halloween H20" is one of the most beloved sequels by many "Scream" fans. This year, the seventh installment of the series that reunited Jamie Lee Curtis's Laurie Strode with Michael Myers celebrates its 25th anniversary, from its 1998 release. Ryan honors "Halloween H20," the Scream version of a Halloween movie, with a full episode today and a panel of Patreons.

Introduction