🎙️ What If I Don’t Like It? with Kt Baldassaro is back with a thrilling new episode that dives deep into the spine-chilling world of horror! Join Kt and special guest Alexis Gentry, the creative force behind Trashwire.com, as they dissect the 2014 sensation, It Follows.

In this episode, Alexis and Kt explore the eerie and unsettling nature of the film, discussing how trauma can create an isolating fear that disrupts our ability to connect with others. They dive into the film’s slow-burn suspense and the overwhelming sense of dread that mirrors PTSD.

But that's not all—this conversation also spills over into pop culture, from the impact of TikTok on movie discussions to the nostalgic power of childhood films. They delve into the influence of Alan Menken on a generation and debate the nuances between horror subgenres, from dark thrillers to torture porn.

Get ready for a dynamic dialogue that bridges film analysis with pop culture commentary. Whether you’re a horror aficionado or just love a good conversation about movies and media, this episode has something for you!

Tune in for a fascinating blend of horror analysis, pop culture insights, and a few good laughs. Don’t miss it! 🎬👻

Alexis’s “Letterboxd Top Four”

1. High Anxiety (1977)

2. Django Unchained (2012)

3. Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

4. Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)

LINKS:

Trashwire.com - Movie reviews, Whatcha Watchin podcast, TV recaps, pop culture commentary and more.

Follow Alexis on Social Media:

• Instagram

• Letterboxd

• TikTok

• Spotify- for her Whatcha Watchin’? Podcast!

Kt’s Socials:

Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime

Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature

YouTube: @MovieRuntime

Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime

⁠www.youtube.com/@MovieNightExtravaganza⁠

Join Kt as a new PERMANENT co-host of Movie Night Extravaganza on 9/3 (Tuesday) at 8pm EST LIVE on YouTube to talk about horror film that is very influential to her: Ravenous (1999)

SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins)

Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement

Jason Entertainment on YouTube

Listen to Kt and Jason discuss the new Alien: Romulus film and specifically the mythology behind the Romulus/Remus story.

DoesTheDogDie.com

Does The Dog Die is a database in which users can type in the name of a movie or television series and find a list of triggers, and often time stamps, for the potentially offensive material.

https://disasterpeace.bandcamp.com/album/bad-jubies

Listen to Disasterpeace’s compositions for the Adventure Time Episode “ Bad Jubies.”

https://www.imdb.com/list/ls074667804/

August Staff Picks on IMDB

https://letterboxd.com/criterion/list/staff-picks-criterion-collection/

Staff Picks | Criterion Collection

This episode we are joined again by a guest from one of our early episodes, Rocky Calsetta, from episode four: Raiders of the Lost Ark. He’s taking the challenge AGAIN this time with Midsommar since he really does not like Ari Aster, but has only seen one of his films ever! Find out which one and why he hated it as we explore this moody Horror/ Mystery from 2019.

Rocky’s “Letterboxd Top Four”

1. Young Frankenstein (1974)

2. Spaceballs (1987)

3. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

4. The Princess Bride (1987)

Honorable Mention: Fight Club (1999)

Follow Rocky on Social Media:

• Instagram

• Letterboxd

• TikTok

Kt’s Socials:

Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime

Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature

YouTube: @MovieRuntime

Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime

Kt was on a recent episode of Trashwire with Alexis Gentry to discuss the history of the MPAA rating system, strange facts about its existence- like the difference between TV ratings and Film ratings - and whether or not it still has any relevance today! She also talks about the first movie she was ever barred from seeing because it was too scandalous! To find out what it was and listen in on this fascinating conversation visit: https://tinyurl.com/3z8zj3np

Click here to see Kt on Movie Night Extravaganza with Mike Morasky of Lord of the Rings and Lauren Chouinard!

SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins)

Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement

Follow @lobbyintros “Let’s All Go To the Lobby” on TikTok to see his wonderful “tokuseries” on the Hayes Code

This episode we have our first guest from the #Filmtok Community, Brandon White. For those unsure of what that means: I met Brandon through the film critic and reviewing community on TikTok under the hashtag #filmtok. When he first said that he had an aversion to the director, Brian Levant - I said “Who?” The director of The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas, and The Christmas Story 2 - both sequels, AND the director of a film he had not yet seen: Jingle All the Way. While I do not like Christmas movies, I did think that mixing that subject with tackling Arnold Schwarzenegger in comedies could lead to some very interesting conversations. We talk about the rating system for films in the US, the depiction of children in films vs reality, the difference between campy and corny, the joy of putting yourself out there as an actor/filmmaker, and so much more. I’m quite glad we took the chance on this strange little 1996 classic, and I hope you’ll join us for the deep dive into Christmas in July with: Jingle All the Way.

Brandon’s “Letterboxd Top Four”

1. Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

2. Columbus (2017)

3. The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001)

4. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

LINKS:

Follow Brandon on Social Media:

• Instagram

• Letterboxd

• TikTok

Kt’s Socials:

Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime

Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature

YouTube: @MovieRuntime

Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime

Kt was on The Letterhack with Matt Strackbein earlier this month. The Letterhack is an interview show focused on alternatives to mainstream media, art and comics. Brought to you by Matt Strackbein. It was a really wonderful interview and I had a blast getting to formally meet Matt. I can’t wait to talk to him more in the future!

Kt will be on Movie Night Extravaganza on 8/2 to discuss the LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY!! This is another special Friday edition of MNE as it will include guest Renee Ruin of The Night Shift!

Kt was on a recent episode of Back Look Cinema with Zo Richardson to discuss RoboCop. Back Look Cinema invites you to revisit the cinematic treasures of yesteryear from the 70s, 80s, & 90s. Join us every other week as our host, Zo Richardson, welcomes a special guest to share their cherished memories of some of the greatest movies in history and delve into the legendary Hollywood lore that unfolded behind the camera. It was a really wonderful and in depth look at the movie. If you’re a fan of RoboCop I highly suggest you give it a listen.

SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins)

Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement