SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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Episode 047: Courteney Cox Special: Scream 6 Rumors & "Shining Vale" Review Apr 26, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to the Courteney Cox Special. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Joe Vallese, editor of "It Came From the Closet" horror anthology publishing in October, for a conversation about Cox's new product line Home Court, rumors surrounding "Scream 6" involving Gale's more prominent role, and a comprehensive review of her new show "Shining Vale" on STARZ. Season one of "Shining Vale" aired its finale last week, and it completely up-ended the show. Listen to Ryan and Joey's deconstruction of the meaning of the finale means and specifically discuss Courteney's career-best work.

Introduction with Brent the Boyfriend

Joey, Writer of "Screams" Patreon
Scream 6 Rumors
Gale in Scream 6
Shining Vale Review
Episode by Episode Grades
Themes: Feminism, Mental Health, Family
The Finale: Pat Arc, Rosemary Truth, Recontextualization, Set Up

Conclusion

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Contributor Twitter: @HomoHorror

Episode 046: The Future of Scream Apr 19, 2022

Show notes

"Scream" (2022) relaunched the beloved Ghostface series that has always remained above other slasher franchises. The new film revived the series, and Radio Silence proved there is enough blood in this franchise to continue the story in several different ways. A sixth "Scream" has been written and will be filmed this summer, scheduled for release in March 2023. In this episode, "Freaky" writer Michael Kennedy returns to the podcast to discuss the future of the "Scream" franchise. There may be a three-part arc in the current storyline, as there was in the original trilogy. The filmmakers have planted seeds as to which path this trilogy may undergo as well as in the distant future in another decade.

Introduction

Spoiler Thoughts on 5
Future of Scream 6 and 7
Then Scream Beyond the Carpenters
Halloween Ends
What Can We Expect from You?

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Guest Twitter: @MichaelKenKen

Episode 045: Ghostface vs Batman Apr 12, 2022

Show notes

"Scream" (2022) and "The Batman" (2022) each relaunched long-running series by new writers and directors. In addition to a common obsession of "Scream," Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim also share a bedrock of love for the Batman films. Ryan and Amar evaluate each era of the Batman films: Burton, Schumacher, Nolan, Snyder, and Reeves. Then, they conclude the conversation by comparing the franchises: Scream v. Batman. They find many similarities in narrative and story arcs, and specifically draw analogy between Sidney Prescott and Bruce Wayne as characters and the emotional journeys they endure.

Introduction

Scream and Batman Overlap
The Burton Era
The Schumacher Era
The Nolan Era
The Snyder Era
"The Batman" (2022)
Parallels between Scream and Batman
Sidney Prescott and Bruce Wayne

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Episode 044 – Zack Cherry Part II: X & Camp in Scream Apr 06, 2022

Show notes

Zack Cherry returns to SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers and joins Ryan for a broad discussion of many topics. They briefly review the well-received new horror film "X," starring Jenna Ortega, and discuss Sarah Michelle Gellar and the idea of a "Buffy" reboot. The central topic of this episode was inspired by "Scream: All Iconic Slashers Ranked from Least to Most Camp" by Conor Clark. Zack and Ryan, both fans of camp in the horror genre, analyze the Scream series through a lens of camp.

Introduction

The Cherry Picker
Quick Thoughts on "X" and "Shining Vale"
Camp in Horror and "Scream"
Scream Camp Rankings
Sarah Michelle Gellar

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Guest Twitter: @ZackCherry8

Episode 043 – Patreon Premiere: "Screams" Opening Mar 31, 2022

Show notes

In the premiere episode of the "SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers" Patreon, Ryan reads aloud a fan-written opening of "Screams" by NYU writing professor, Joe Vallese. This fan fiction features an opening scene featuring Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers being stalked by new Ghostface killers. After the reading, Ryan is joined by Joe and Amar Karim to discuss the structure of the opening scene and character/plot development. From there, the crew discusses how this is an example of how our Scream Queens could be put to good use in future films and be integrated into the storyline of the Carpenter sisters.

Introduction

Reading of "Screams" Opening
Panel Discussion About the Opening
How Sidney and Gale Could Feature in Sixth Film

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
Guest Twitter: @HomoHorror
Guest Twitter: @JoeVallese
Guest Twitter: @AmarKarim

Episode 042 – Scream Writers: James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick Mar 29, 2022

Show notes

The writers of the fifth "Scream" film join Ryan for an exclusive interview. James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick teamed up to create a new story in "Scream" (2022). Ryan askes James and Guy about their "Scream" stories and goes through the speed round with them. In addition, Ryan asks in-depth questions about the writing process of "Scream" (2022) and how they came to decisions about character, plot, and the Scream trio.

Introduction

Scream Stories
Team Work Writing Scream (2022)
Scream 6
Writing Scream (2022) Q&A
Speed Round

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Guest Twitter: @JamesTheVan
Guest Twitter: @GuyBusick

Episode 041 – Scream, Film Criticism, & Oscar Predictions Mar 22, 2022

Show notes

Michael Schwartz returns to the show to discuss film criticism and how the "Scream" films fared against critics 'reviews at the time of release. Ryan and Michael reflect on a previous understanding of film criticism, and how the concept has transformed in the era of social media and Rotten Tomatoes. Who counts as a critic? How has the bar for film reviews changed in the last 20 years? How does ideology play into modern day film criticism? Ryan hopes to recontextualize the reviews of the "Scream" films for fans based on these questions and his perspective. In addition, Ryan and Michael conclude the episode with their predictions and preferences for the 94th Academy Awards.

Introduction

Scream 6 Talk
Problems with Modern-Day Film Criticism
Metacritic v. Rotten Tomatoes In General
How Each Scream Was Received
Oscar Predictions and Preferences

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Guest Twitter: @mschwartz95

Episode 040 – Scream Obsessed and the Fandom Mar 15, 2022

Show notes

Ryan is joined by Michael, also known as @ScreamObsessed on Twitter. ScreamObsessed has one of the greatest followings of any Scream content creator on the Internet. Michael recounts his Scream Story, comments on each of the five films, and looks to the future. Ryan and Michael, additionally, take a moment to discuss the problematic discourse in the fandom regarding Melissa Barrera's performance as Sam and the idea of Stu Macher returning in the sixth film.

Introduction

Scream Obsessed
Scream Story and Ranking
Honest Look at the Fandom
Melissa Barrera
Stu Macher
Speed Round

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

Patreon: @ScreamWithRCS
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Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
Guest Twitter: @ScreamObsessed

Episode 039 – Feminism & LGBT Themes in Scream (2022) Mar 08, 2022

Show notes

New decade, new rules. A new movie, new cultural implications to review and analyze. Ryan is joined by Morgan Roberts and Chelsea Eichholz of the Untitled Cinema Gals podcast. Morgan and Chelsea recount their "Scream" Stories and partake in the podcast speed round. In addition, the main topic of this week's episode is a quick look at the feminism and queer themes and representation in "Scream" (2022). Specifically, Ryan muses with Chelsea and Morgan about nebulous and mysterious subtextual relationship between Amber and Tara.

Introduction

Scream Stories
Feminism and Girl Power in "Scream" (2022)
Queer & LGBT Themes in "Scream" (2022)
Speed Round

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Guest Twitter: @msmlroberts
Guest Twitter: @Chels725
Guest Twitter @CinemaGals

Episode 038 – Best Horror Films of 2021 Mar 01, 2022

Show notes

Ryan is joined by Justin Esquivel and Brady Clovin of the Epic Film Guys Brain Stew podcast show. They are horror experts, super "Scream" fans, and recently hosted Ryan on their show for an episode about "Top 5 Scenes in the Scream Series." Ryan and the "Guys" go through their Scream Stories, the new film, and the iconic speed round. In addition, they each give a thumbs up or thumbs down to horror movies released in 2021.

Introduction

Horror Genre Talk
Scream Stories
Guess the Ranking
Thumbs Up or Down on 2021 Horror Films
Speed Round

Conclusion

Links for Social Media
Patreon: @ScreamWithRCS
Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
Instagram: @ScreamWithRCS
Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS
Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
Guest Twitter: @EpicFilmGuys
Guest Twitter: @BradyClovin

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