Episode 20: Bad Movie Love (w/ Alison Lang & Jess Sweetman)

Film programmer Alison Lang and film writer Jess Sweetman came to talk with me about something they both feel really passionate about - their love of bad movies. This episode is a look at why film lovers relish watching movies that are overlooked, mocked, and discarded. We talked about being contrarians, what makes a bad movie entertaining, their niche favorites, and more! Show Notes:Jess’ SubstackJess’ other Substack IntermissionJess’ Kevin Smith PieceMovies Men Ruined For Me InstagramAlison’s InstagramAlien vs Predator (2004)John WatersDoris WishmanClaudio FragassoCry-Baby (1990)Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)A Night to Dismember (1983)Ed WoodBlank Check PodcastTwin Peaks: The ReturnTroll 2 (1990)Wings HauserTommy WiseauNeil BreenIn the Cold of the Night (1990)Santa Clause (1985)Fritz the Cat (1972)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)Eyesore CinemaKate’s Addiction (1999)Showgirls (1995)Christopher NolanMegalopolis (2024)The Brutalist (2024)Brady CorbetKillers of the Flower Moon (2023)Thirteen (2003)Mysterious Skin (2004)Funny Games (2007)Ingmar BergmanStalked by My Doctor (2015)Eric RobertsNothing But Trouble (1991)Zombeavers (2014)TubiDeep Water (2022)This Is Me...Now (2024)Roller Boogie (1979)Linda BlairA Talking Cat !?! (2013)Nightmare Sisters (1988)Christmas Bounty (2013)Prey (1977)Inseminoid (1981)Death of a Cheerleader (1994)Co-Ed Call Girl (1996)Asunder (1999)Ted Bundy (2002)Sleepwalkers (1992)Vampires (1998)The Devil’s Advocate (1997)Pieces (1982)Pin (1988)Zelluloid 42Water Power (1977)Chasing Chasing Amy (2023)Follow Somebody's Watching here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @somebodyspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @somebodyswatchingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]