🎙️ 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

This episode we discussed the 1985 Japanese Comedy/Western with writer/director Jacob Davison. You may know him from his short film work - I have spoken about his film, Ei8ht on my TikTok short film reviews - or from his two podcasts: Eye on Horror with iHorror.com and The Hallow-Rewind Podcast. While he never specifically avoided the film, Tampopo, he was never really drawn into seeing it. I’m so glad that he didn't because this allowed me to have a wonderful conversation with him about the role that food plays in this slice of life film that is full of whimsy, absurdity, sex, food, gangsters, truckers, fights, and so much more!

TRIGGER WARNING SCENE: Skip 59:50 to 1:00:30 if you don't want to see a graphic depiction of a turtle having its throat slit.

Jacob’s “Letterboxd Top Four”

1. Jaws (1975)

2. Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

3. Repo Man (1984)

4. Phenomena (1985)

LINKS:

Check our Jacob’s Podcasts:

1. Eye on Horror with iHorror.com

Eye on Horror features iHorror.com writers James Jay Edwards, Jonathan Correia, and Jacob Davison talking about all things horror.

1. The Hallow-Rewind Podcast [Apple] [Spotify]

What's your favorite Halloween special? That certain program that fills your heart with October nostalgia? Well pop in your vhs tape and press play, because The Hallo-Rewind Podcast is here to take deep dives into your favorite autumn episodes and spooky tv specials. Each week, we are joined by a guest to break down their personal selection. So come along for year round tricks and treats, because for some of us, every day is Halloween.

Find all his short films and more on his YouTube Channel: Matinee 5 Productions

Specific shorts by Jacob we spoke about in the episode:

1. Living Wake

2. Ei8ht

3. The Blue Swatting Of The Mahogany Fly

Follow Jacob on Social Media:

• Instagram

• Twitter/X

• Letterboxd

The Just Scare Me Film Collective

The American Cinematheque

Wasteland Weekend- Post Apocalyptic Cosplay Event

Kt’s Socials:

Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime

Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature

YouTube: @MovieRuntime

Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime

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

Kt will be on Movie Night Extravaganza on 7/5 to discuss the currently released in theatres Yorgos Lanthimos film Kinds of Kindness, starring Emma Stone. This is a special Friday edition of MNE as it will include guest Renee Ruin of The Night Shift.

https://www.youtube.com/@MovieNightExtravaganza

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

A Brief History of Movie Tie-In Food

This episode we talk with our VERY FIRST ever guest, my husband, Scott Tundermann, about a film he’s been wanting me to see for a while, the 1984 Sci-Fi Comedy, Ice Pirates.

He hasn’t seen it since he was a kid, but remembers really thinking it was funny and often wonders why no one else seems to know about it, or have heard of it. I keep confusing it with the 2005 Pirates, which is the highest budget porno made. Join us as we descend into the chaos of Hollywood budgets and rewrites, while we look at the effect of positive nostalgia for media.

Scott’s “Letterboxd Top Four”

1. Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

2. Buckaroo Bonzai (1984)

3. The Big Lebowski (1998)

4. The Fisher King (1991)

Honorable Mention: Real Genius (1985)

Link to the $1.99 Riff Track for Ice Pirates: https://www.rifftrax.com/iriff/ice-pirates-the-one-man-band

POPSUGAR: All the Times Paul Rudd Tested Conan O'Brien's Patience With the Iconic Mac and Me

https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/paul-rudd-conan-obrien-mac-and-me-videos-48385413

LINKS:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yj_OqJyeVY&t=21s

Kt will be on MNE on 6/18 covering for Conan Neutron who is joining the Australian band DEAD for the back end of their US tour. We’re talking about Sean Baker’s 2015 Crime Comedy Tangerine with BAM from We Made a Podcast, the Power Report, and Audioface.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EihtD9owPHw

Follow Kt on TikTok for entertainment news, movie reviews and interesting facts you may not know @MovieRuntime

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime⁠

In case TikTok is officially banned in the US please follow me on YouTube where you can subscribe to see all my MovieRunTime reviews there as well!

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LittleDeadlyCreature

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

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcn2Q57VXEQ⁠

Kt’s Letterboxd

⁠letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/⁠

The Just Scare Me Film Collective

⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD0PdcN1wGxpcZvhBgb9BQ⁠

This episode has been a long time in the making. Since the second episode when our most frequent guest to date and true friend of the show, Arielle Faye-Foulds came on and we discussed Bad Boys. During that conversation it came to light that I had not yet seen the 2000’s animated insanity, The Emperor’s New Groove. Normally, I’m pretty averse to Disney films, animated films for children, and David Spade, so I will admit that I was exceptionally hesitant to agree to see this one. Although once I found out that is was Disney’s last fully hand-drawn feature length film I will admit I was drawn in for the historicity . However, once Ari explained its heartwarming place in her family’s lexicon, I started to see the reasons why families will build memories around Disney films.

LINKS:

Follow Kt on TikTok and get DAILY movie reviews and Entertainment News @MovieRuntime

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime⁠

In case TikTok is officially banned in the US please follow me on YouTube where you can subscribe to see all my MovieRunTime reviews there as well!

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LittleDeadlyCreature

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

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcn2Q57VXEQ⁠

Ari’s List of Wonderful Animated Films/Shows You Should See:

Rescuers Down Under (1990)

Over the Garden Wall (2014)

Phantasia 2000 (1999) - Kinda mad this wasn’t released in 2000.

Fox and the Hound (1981)- “ A cry fest. Be warned.”

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)- One of her favourite stop animated films!

Kt’s Letterboxd

⁠letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/⁠

The Just Scare Me Film Collective

⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD0PdcN1wGxpcZvhBgb9BQ⁠

A Recipe for Spinach Puffs “a la Kronk”

https://thegluttonousgeek.com/2015/08/25/the-emperors-new-groove-spinach-puffs-a-la-kronk/

Fresh Guacamole- the shortest film ever nominated for an Oscar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNJdJIwCF_Y

Rusalka (1996) — Mermaid by Aleksandr Petrov

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw52Its0YKU&t=2s

Continuing our month of May with the other co-host of Opinions MAY Vary, we have Jayare on to discuss why he has not yet seen ANY of the Lord of the Ring Trilogy! Since it would be absurd to have him watch all three films and a BEAST of a discussion to fit into this show, we decided to have them watch the first film, Fellowship of the Ring. This way, if they enjoy it, they can continue to watch the series.

The show focuses a lot on the idea of how to properly introduce a film, book, or any kind of media that you deeply enjoy to someone who may have missed out on it, without being so overbearing you wind up making them decide not to engage with it out of spite! We outline better methods for approaching this, and talk about times this both happened to us, and was done BY us!

Jayare’s Letterboxd Top Four Films!

• The Big Short

• Whiplash

• Spotlight

• Fury Road

  
  

Links:

Listen to the Starwell Foundation:

https://redcircle.com/shows/thestarwellfoundation

Follow Kt on TikTok and get DAILY movie reviews and Entertainment News @MovieRuntime

https://www.tiktok.com/@movieruntime

In case TikTok is officially banned in the US please follow me on YouTube where you can subscribe to see all my MovieRunTime reviews there as well!

https://www.youtube.com/@MovieRuntime

Opinions May Vary’s official website where you can listen to all the old episodes:

https://omvpodcast.com/

Follow Opinions May Vary on Social Media:

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/OpinionsMayVary/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/opinionsmayvary/

Twitter- https://twitter.com/omvpodcast

Kt’s Letterboxd

https://letterboxd.com/MovieRuntime/

Kt on IMDB

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3539674/

The Just Scare Me Film Collective

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD0PdcN1wGxpcZvhBgb9BQ

Who painted the Deadpool Koi Pond Art? Eisner & Ringo nominated artist Sara Richard https://www.sararichard.com/

Want to know more about the Stormtrooper cosplay group? Go to 501st.com to find out more about them and what their whole organization is about.