SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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Episode 037 – Ranking the "Scream" Series Feb 22, 2022

Show notes

If there is one thing "Scream" fans love to do on social media is to share their ranking of the films with each other. It's almost the way "Scream" fans identify themselves in the modern era. This week, Ryan and podcast contributors, Amar Karim and Joey Vallese, go beyond simply ranking the five movies from best to "least best." The team ranks the five films on every category imaginable: Best Sidney/Gale/Dewey Character Arc, Best Neve Campbell/CourteneyCox/David Arquette performances, Best Screenplay/Best Writing Overall, Best Technical Achievement, etc. Tune in for this epic evaluation of the franchise!

Introduction

All the Rankings
Films
The Trio
The Acts
Writing
Technicals

Conclusion

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Guest Twitter: @HomoHorror
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Episode 036 – Scream 6 Announcement & News Feb 15, 2022

Show notes

Recently, Paramount and Spyglass Entertainment have announced recently announced a sixth film in the "Scream" series to be going into production. Filming starts this summer. Joining Ryan to celebrate, report, and comment on the news is podcast contributors, Amar Karim and Joey Vallese. In addition, the first trailer for Scream Queen Courteney Cox's new horror-comedy show, "Shining Vale," was released. The team muses on the potential of the show and how that show could impact the future of "Scream." Ryan also announces the Patreon for this podcast show.

Introduction

Patreon News
"Scream 6" Announcement
Courteney Cox and "Shining Vale" Trailer
Joey Scream Story
"Scream 6" Box Office Chatter
Speed Round

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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

Episode 035 – Spoiler Talk with Matt, Tyler, & Chad Feb 08, 2022

Show notes

Radio Silence returns to the show as Ryan sits down with directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and producer Chad Villella to discuss spoilers for the new "Scream" film and the future of the franchise. They talk plot and character moments as well as filmmaking decisions in the direction. In addition, each of the five leading roles – Sidney, Gale, Dewey, Sam, and Tara – get a dedicated moment to how their character arcs were achieved.

Introduction

Scream 6 Tease
Plot and Character Spoilers
Defining Their Own Rules
Technical and Direction Spoilers
Sidney's Role
Miscellaneous Spoiler Talk and Questions

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
Guest Twitter: @BettinelliOlpin
Guest Twitter: @TylerGillet
Guest Twitter: @chadvillella

Episode 034 – "Scream" Review Part II & Best of 2021 Feb 01, 2022

Show notes

Since the new "Scream" film released, listeners have heard from Scream series experts and superfans their thoughts on the fifth movie. This week, you will hear from people outside the bubble. Ryan introduces new guests Erik Anderson (editor of "AwardsWatch") and Lauren LaMagna (writer, podcast, and editor at "Next Best Picture), as well as reunites returning guests Michael Schwartz (from episode 002 "Scream 5 Spotlight: Melissa Barrera") and Will Mavity (Episode 025 "The Music of Scream") for a conversation about the new "Scream" film. The panel also discusses their favorite films of 2021 and one wish they have for the Oscar nominations which will be announced this Thursday.

Introduction

Scream Stories for New Guests
Scream (2022) Review Part II
Scream Speed Round
Best Films of 2021
One Oscar Wish

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Guest Twitter: @AwardsWatch
Guest Twitter: @mavericksmovies
Guest Twitter: @mschwartz95
Guest Twitter: @laurenlamango

Episode 033 – Zack Cherry Jan 25, 2022

Show notes

After several weeks covering the release of the new "Scream" film, this week Ryan gets back to basics. "Scream" Youtube legend, Zack Cherry, joins Ryan and contributor, Amar Karim, to discuss the new film in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. Additionally, Ryan and Amar ask Zack his perspective the legacy of the series. Zack also explains his work as a "Scream" content creator on his Youtube channel.

Introduction

Scream Story
Scream (2022) Spoiler-Free Talk
Scream (2022) Spoiler Talk
Zack's YouTube Channel
Screentime Data
Speed Round

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
Guest Twitter: @AmarKarim
Guest Instagram: @retrobitchface
Guest Youtube: ZackCherry

Episode 032 – Scream (2022) Official Review Jan 18, 2022

Show notes

The anticipation is over: "Scream" (2022) has finally arrived. In this episode, Ryan assembles a panel to review of the fifth film in the franchise, including podcast contributor, Amar Karim; YouTube star, Critical Overlord; and Joey Vallese. The first 20 minutes of this podcast are spoiler free. The remaining hour is spoiler talk. They discuss the treatment of the trio, the introduction of the Carpenter sisters, and how Radio Silence conducts the opening and finale of their "Scream" requel film.

Introduction

Spoiler-Free Talk
The Opening
The Carpenter Sisters
The Trio
The Finale
Final Thoughts

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Ryan Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
Guest Twitter: @AmarKarim
Guest Twitter: @CriticalOverlo3
Guest Twitter: @HomoHorror

Episode 031 - Exclusive Interview with Radio Silence: Matt, Tyler, & Chad Jan 11, 2022

Show notes

This week, the new "Scream" movie releases after years of anticipation. In this final episode before the premiere, Ryan sits down with the creative team who has taken over the franchise, Radio Silence. Directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and producer Chad Villella share their Scream Stories, participate in Ryan's signature Scream Speed Round, and answer questions about the new movie, the franchise, and their filmmaking process.

Introduction

Scream Stories
Filmmaking Process
Speed Round
Q&A

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
Instagram: @ScreamWithRCS
Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS
Guest Twitter: @BettinelliOlpin
Guest Twitter: @TylerGillet
Guest Twitter: @chadvillella

Episode 030 – "Freaky" Writer Michael Kennedy Jan 04, 2022

Show notes

Michael Kennedy co-wrote the screenplay for the movie "Freaky" along with Christopher Landon of "Happy Death Day" fame. Although "Freaky" released exclusively in theaters during the pandemic, it has become an enormous success. "Scream" fans especially love this movie. Kennedy joins Ryan on this week's show to discuss his experience working on "Freaky" as well as his intense love for the "Scream" series. Kennedy also teases about the new film releasing in less than two weeks.

Introduction

Get to Know the Guest
"Scream" Series Breakdown
"Freaky" Experience
What to Expect from "Scream" (2022)
Scream Speed Round with the Guest

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

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Instagram: @ScreamWithRCS
Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS
Guest Twitter: @MichaelKenKen

Episode 029 – Slasher Genre Resurgence 2021 Dec 28, 2021

Show notes

The slasher genre has made a fighting return to the top of the box office and cultural zeitgeist. In 1996, "Scream" was the impetus of a slasher revival. Now in 2022, "Scream" returns in the middle of another wave of resurgence for scary movies. Join Ryan Showers and Amar Karim with guest and superfan, Fran Perez, to discuss anticipation for the new "Scream" movie as well as recent big-screen slasher films and television shows, including "Chucky" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

Introduction

Get to Know the Guest
Maureen Prescott's Trauma
Scream (2022) Marketing
Resurgence in the Genre – TV and Film
"Halloween" and "Halloween Kills"
"Candyman"
"Chucky"
"I Know What You Did Last Summer"
"Scream" the TV Show
Scream Speed Round with the Guest

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
Instagram: @ScreamWithRCS
Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS
Guest Twitter: @AmarKarim
Guest Twitter: @fran_perezbea

Episode 028: "Hello Sidney" & New "Scream" Footage Dec 21, 2021

Show notes

In a continued celebration of the 25th anniversary of "Scream," Ryan is joined by Rodrigo Holthausen Kurtz, who is the creator and administrator of "HelloSidney.com." The conversation between Ryan and Rodrigo spans from a historical perspective of the series, secrets as a "Scream" content creator, and what the future looks like for "Scream" and the fandom. Additionally, Amar Karim joins Ryan in the prologue of this episode to discuss new footage released by Paramount for the new "Scream" movie.

Introduction