SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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Episode 078 – Sidney in Scream 1 Nov 01, 2022

Show notes

"Not in my movie!" Those are the iconic final words of Sidney Prescott in the original "Scream" film, declaring that she will not let the actions and terror inflicted by her boyfriend will define her life. Over the course of the first chapter in the horror franchise, the audience is introduced a young woman who is trying to make sense of her trauma a year after her mother was murdered. Soon after she is harassed and attacked by a masked killer, Sidney's life is again thrown into upheaval. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim to discuss how Sidney grows from a meek teenage girl preyed upon by her boyfriend to a fierce young woman who breaks all the textbook "final girl" rules. In addition, Ryan is joined by Jamie Acorn to introduce the episode and Chris Saint to conclude the episode, both of whom share their Scream stories and participate in the Speed Round.

Introduction with Jamie Accorn

Neve's Overall Performance
First 30 Minutes Introduction: Bedroom, School, Attack at Home
Sidney's dialogue-driven scenes with Gale, Dewey, Tatum, Billy: All About Her Mom and Dad
Sidney in the Bathroom with the Cheerleaders
Sidney and Billy Breaking the Rules
Attack at Stu's House: Chase Scene, Kenny, and Police Car
Her Movie: Sidney in the Finale

Conclusion with Chris Saint

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Network: @EarGlueMedia
Contributor: @Amar Karim
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Episode 077 - Halloween H20 & Scream 3 Parallels Oct 25, 2022

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"Halloween" has served as the blueprint for "Scream" in many ways. However, the most similar aspect of these two film series rarely gets its due. "Scream 3," which was designed to close out the storyline of original trilogy bares a striking resemblance to "Halloween H20," which in many ways forms the end of a Laurie Strode trilogy after the films in 1978 and 1981. Both films feature a prominent survivor from a previous film killed in the opening scenes. Each of the films end with an epic sense of finality. But more importantly, the character arcs of Sidney Prescott and Laurie Strode each reach their apex through parallel emotional and character beats. Join Ryan and a group of Patreons to discuss the parallels between "Scream 3" and "Halloween H20" for this Halloween special. To conclude the episode, listen to the first "Ryan2" segment with Ryan, Ryan Young and Amar Karim. They discuss the recent events surrounding "Halloween" alum Scot Taylor Compton and Danielle Harris meeting Jamie Lee Curtis at the "Halloween Ends" premiere.

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Contributor: @AmarKarim @RyanNotDyin
Guests: @itswessums, @Final_Guy_Vic, @jacorn17, @Hoodiie23, @horrorgaymer, @PDougie05

Episode 076 - 'Halloween Ends' Review (Spoilers) Oct 18, 2022

Show notes

It's the end of an era. Last week, "Halloween Ends" was released theatrically and streaming on Peacock. Jamie Lee Curtis's portrayal as the original final girl, Laurie Strode, has come to a close and yet the final entry to David Gordon Green and Blumhouse's new "Halloween" trilogy has been met with polarizing reactions due to daring narrative choices in regards to Michael Myers. Join Ryan for an episode dedicated to "Halloween Ends." Michael Schwartz joins Ryan first for a brief introduction discussing Jamie Lee Curtis and "Halloween" (1978) followed by Ryan reading an essay and review of "Halloween Ends." The episode concludes with a panel of Patreons who provide a variety of perspectives on the film overall including final trilogy rankings.

Ryan's Introduction

"Halloween" (1978)
Jamie Lee Curtis Oscar Nomination Chances
Ryan's Essay
Panel Introduction
Act One
Act Two
Act Three
Final Thoughts (Rating and Ranking)

Conclusion

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Introduction Guest: @mschwartz95

Episode 075 - I Know What You Did Last Summer – 25th Anniversary Oct 11, 2022

Show notes

In the podcast's 75th episode, Ryan and his contributors and guests celebrate the 25th anniversary of "I Know What You Did Last Summer." As part of the 1990s Slasher, Kevin Williamson, Sarah Michelle Gellar family, the gang examines their thoughts about the film over the years and how it holds up today. Each person shares their "I Know What You Did Last Summer" story and partakes in a special speed round designed specifically around this film. In addition, each member of the panels is assigned one theme and specific sequence in the film to discuss in depth. To top it off, there is an intense debate about Julie James and her controversial reputation as a final girl.

Ryan's Introduction

IKWYDLS Story
Screentimes
Debate – Julie James
Socio-Economic Commentary
Opening Sequence
The Second Act
Barry's Death + Helen Watching
The Tragedy of Helen Shivers
Finale on the Boat
Speed Round

Conclusion

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Producer: @albertmpadilla
Network: @EarGlueMedia
Contributors: @AmarKarim @RyanNotDyin
Patreon Guests: @AshleyAsFuck @Ymerejshay
Introduction Guest: @joeynoberini

Episode 074 - The Scream TV Series Oct 06, 2022

Show notes

In this Patreon exclusive episode, Ryan is joined by Adam Price and Jose Olvera to discuss the love-or-hate "Scream" television series that premiered on MTV in 2015 and ran for three seasons. Adam and Jose are both passionate fans of the TV series. This episode aims to give the TV series a fair shake, despite the several controversies that surround the approach the show took, namely dropping Ghostface i n favor of a new mask and ignoring the universe of the film series. Ryan weighs in on the effectiveness of each season, his evolved position on the show over the past decade, and its placement within the larger "Scream" franchise.

Introduction

"Smile" Review
Scream Stories & Rankings
Overall Thoughts on Show
Place Within Franchise and Flaws
Season One
Season Two
Season Three
Current Impression
Scream Speed Round

Conclusion

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Producer: @albertmpadilla
Network: @EarGlueMedia
Patreon Guests: @JoseOlvera420, @ItsAdamBxxtch

Episode 073 - "It Came from Closet" & Scream Killers: Amber & Richie Oct 04, 2022

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"No one takes the true fan seriously, not really." One of the most refreshing aspects of "Scream" (2022) is the motive of the characters who wore the Ghostface costume and carried out the third murder spree in Woodsboro, California. This episode of SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers dives in deep into the characters of Amber Freeman and Richie Kirsch, and the performances by Mikey Madison and Jack Quaid. Ryan is joined by Patreon member Roy Garza for this discussion about the most recent killers in the "Scream" series. For the first half of this episode, join Ryan as he sits down with Joey Vallese, who wrote the "Screams" opening featured on the premiere episode of the SwRCS Patreon. Joey has edited a queer-horror anthology titled "It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror" that is available now to purchase online and from major retailers. His book is a collection of essays from queer academics who relay how certain horror films have shaped their identities, reading in between the lines to find representation when queer representation was not overtly on the page.

Introduction with Brent

"It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"
Joey's Writing and Editing Process
Queer Horror
Get to Know the Guest
Amber's Lighter Development
Richie's Deeper Development
Richie as a Killer
Amber as a Killer
Scream Speed Round with the Guest

Conclusion

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Producer: @albertmpadilla
Network: @EarGlueMedia
Contributor: @HomoHorror
Guest: @Hoodiie23, @Endoboi823

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Episode 072 - Grading the SCREAM Films & New Releases with Zack Cherry Sep 28, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, Zack Cherry (host of the Zack Cherry Youtube Channel and the Cherry Picker Podcast) returns to SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. Join the dynamic duo, Ryan and Zack, for a conversation about their experiences as content creators, the recent film releases (Pearl, The Black Phone, Nope, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and The Barbarian), and instincts about "Halloween Ends." The center of the episode is Ryan and Zack examining the five Scream films using the lens of a three-act structure and assigning grades to each portion of the SCREAM films as though they were five-episodes of television rather than single films.

Introduction

Catching Up
The Cherry Picker
Black Phone
Nope
Bodies Bodies Bodies
The Barbarian
Pearl
SCREAM by the "Acts"
SCREAM 1 Grades
SCREAM 2 Grades
SCREAM 3 Grades
SCREAM 4 Grades
SCREAM 5 Grades
Halloween Ends Instincts

Conclusion with Amar Karim

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Producer: @albertmpadilla
Network: @EarGlueMedia
Special Guest: @ZackCherry on Youtube, @ZackCherry8 on Twitter; @retrobitchface @CherryPickerPod on Instagram
Contributor: @AmarKarim

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Episode 071 - 1990s Slasher Nostalgia & Buffy Reboot Sep 20, 2022

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SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers has always functioned as a nostalgia machine for the late 1990s and early 2000s. It comes with the territory; the people who love "Scream" and the films that were influenced by the original trilogy have certain passions for this era in horror films that audiences today have for the post-"Get Out" elevated horror films. Joining me for a Patreon episode to analyze this period in time is Steve Testa of the Horror Stans Podcast. Ryan and Steve rate each slasher film from the "Scream" era from 1-10. Additionally, there is a bonus conversation that includes a discussion about a potential Buffy reboot. Ryan weighs the reality of a Buffy reboot with a group of Patreon Buffy super fans.

Host: @ScreamWithRCS
Producer: @albertmpadilla
Network: @EarGlueMedia
Guests: @screamsteve @HorrorStans @AmarKarim @TheQHBlend @TheKevinA

Episode 070 – Interview: Karyn Kusama & Phil Hay, & Sam Carpenter Perspectives Sep 13, 2022

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This week, Ryan hosts the Emmy-nominated director of "Yellowjackets," Karyn Kusama, and her husband screenwriter, Phil Hay. The husband-wife filmmaking duo are genre film legends, with their most recent collaborations as "The Invitation" (2015) and "Destroyer" (2018). Slasher fans may be familiar with Kusama's work as a director with "Jennifer's Body" (2009). "Destroyer," starring Nicole Kidman, is one of Ryan's favorite films. In addition, Ryan is joined later on the show by two Patreons, Ryan Young and Joey Noberini. Ryan often puts forth pro-Sam Carpenter sentiments on this podcast. However, because she is a divisive figure, rounding out the debate about the character felt necessary. Ryan Young brings a dissent to Sam Carpenter, while Ryan C. Showers provides a rebuttal. The episode is introduced by Joey Vallese, a recurring guest on the podcast. His upcoming queer-horror book, "It Came from the Closet," features an essay on "Jennifer's Body," which makes Joey well-suited to introduce Kusama and Hay.

Introduction

"It Came From the Closet"
Interview with Karyn Kusama and Phil Hay
Patreon Spotlight
Sam Carpenter Debate

Conclusion

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Producer: @albertmpadilla
Network: @EarGlueMedia
Special Guest: @phillycarly
Patreon Guests: @HomoHorror @RyanNotDyin @joeynoberini

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Episode 069 - Flaws in the Requel Formula & Scream/Halloween Legacy Cast Sep 06, 2022

Show notes

The "Requel" became synonymous with "Scream" (2022). However, it was Blumhouse that standardized a formula that "Scream" (2022) utilized, something which revived not only the Ghostface series from an eleven-year hiatus but revitalized the horror-slasher genre in general. The formula worked wonderfully in "Halloween" (2018) and "Scream" (2022), but the cracks that began to appear with the release of "Halloween Kills" (2021) are now becoming bigger flaws as we approach the release of "Halloween Ends" (2022). The formula was a great launching pad, but the problems with the scheduling and financial model are even perhaps affecting "Scream 6" with Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox. Join Ryan as he reads aloud an essay he penned about this exact topic, followed by a discussion with a panel of Patreons about the cracks and flaws in the requel formula and legacy cast members.

Introduction