In this rug pull filled episode, hosts Mick and Ben take a trip into the fifth dimension and look into the timeless appeal and cultural significance of 'The Twilight Zone,' covering quintessential episodes and their various adaptations. They explore themes such as Cold War paranoia, societal fears, and the series' continued relevance. Episodes discussed are 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,' 'Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?,' 'Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,' and reflections on Rod Serling's legacy.

The hosts also touch on modern interpretations and parodies, including those by 'The Simpsons,' and the influence of 'The Twilight Zone' on other pop culture mediums such as 'The X-Files' and 'Gravity Falls.' Additionally, they provide insights into the intricacies of suspense and horror in various eras of television, and they share personal anecdotes while encouraging listener engagement through reviews and social media platforms.

• [00:00] Welcome to Sure Look, Sure Listen
• [01:38] The Twilight Zone: A Classic
• [01:58] Support Us: Reviews and Ratings
• [05:58] Twilight Zone's Influence and Theme Music
• [06:41] Rod Serling and The Twilight Zone Legacy
• [09:27] The Quintessential Twilight Zone Episodes
• [12:27] The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
• [23:03] Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?
• [29:53] Discussing the X-Files and Twilight Zone Parallels
• [31:01] Rod Serling's Legacy and Influence
• [33:40] The Hitchhiker: A Creeping Dread
• [39:08] Nightmare at 20,000 Feet: A Classic Episode
• [47:37] To Serve Man: A Linguistic Twist
• [55:27] Concluding Thoughts and Announcements

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Join Mick and Ben as they wade into the horror delights of 'Spookoween' by examining a selection of captivating horror shorts like 'Portrait of God' and 'Jack Stauber's Opal'. The discussion takes a look at why the short film format might be the most suited to horror and how 90's television horror anthologies like Are You Afraid of the Dark and Goosebumps primed us to crave short form horror.

From there, the conversation shifts to the poor box office performance of 'Joker: Foile a Deux' and scrutinises possible reasons behind its poor reception

Our Cursed Shorts Playlist!

• [00:00] Welcome to Sure Look Sure Listen and Give us Reviews
• [03:23] Horror Shorts from the Internet
• [06:24] The Importance of Ambiguity in Horror
• [12:29] Classic Horror Anthologies
• [14:51] Exploring Cursed Shorts
• [16:54] Portrait of God and cursed Media
• [24:35] Strangers and hell being other people
• [30:35] Jack Stauber's Opal and the horrors of reality
• [40:51] Ellie's realisation and Ambiguity
• [42:43]Review of 'The Chair'
• [47:50] Horror Short 'Lights Out'
• [51:34] Make Me A Sandwich: A Dark Comedy
• [55:31] Animated Horror: Dead Horse
• [58:50] Pooka Irish Folklore and Bosco
• [01:02:52] Hollywood's Struggle with Sequels and Fandom
• [01:15:53] Wrap-Up and Next Week's Preview

Ponysmasher on the Importance of Sound Design in Horror

Hannibal's Nightmare Machine

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Tune in to a lively episode of Sure Look, Sure Listen as Mick and Ben return from a break to dive into an engaging discussion brimming with pop culture updates and humour. The main focus of this week's episode is an analytical yet entertaining breakdown of the 1982 film 'Conan the Barbarian', sprinkled with anecdotes and historical tidbits. It answers important questions like how much baby oil was used on set? What was Schwarzenegger's waxing budget?

Following that, catch their insights on trending TV series 'Agatha All Along', upcoming movie trailers like 'Ballerina', 'Sinners' and 'Mickey 17'.

• [00:00] Welcome Back to Shalouk: The Podcast Returns
• [00:28] Medical Mishaps and Pop Culture Catch-Up
• [01:23] Trailer Talk: Upcoming Films and TV Shows
• [02:46] Listener Reviews and Social Media Shoutouts
• [07:25] Conan the Barbarian: A Deep Dive
• [36:27] Character Development in Conan
• [36:55] Max von Sydow's Impactful Performance
• [43:10] Humor and Memorable Scenes
• [45:21] Conan's Influence and Legacy
• [46:01] Marvel's Agatha: A Fresh Take
• [54:29] Ballerina: A John Wick Spin-off
• [58:42] Mickey 17: A Sci-Fi Adventure
• [01:03:52] Sinners: A New Horror Thriller
• [01:07:39] Wrapping Up and Future Episodes

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