'Longlegs' vs 'The Silence of the Lambs': 90s Set FBI Thrillers PLUS: Spooky Season Starts Early

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In this episode, the hosts dive into technical recording issues and a rich discussion about the horror film 'Long Legs,' drawing thematic parallels with the iconic 'Silence of the Lambs.' They engage in a spoiler-filled rewatch of 'Silence of the Lambs,' examining its lasting impact and stellar performances. The episode also explores recent and anticipated TV shows like 'Presumed Innocent' and 'Severance.' Additionally, the hosts share their thoughts on Jodie Foster's timeless role and reflect on the state of horror movies, expressing discontent with early 2024 releases compared to 2023. They look ahead to excitement around upcoming horror titles like 'Maxine,' 'The Beast Within,' 'Trap,' 'Alien Romulus,' and 'The Crow,' along with reactions to trailers for 'Smile 2,' 'Heretic,' and a 'Nosferatu' remake. The episode wraps with insights on performance-driven horror and previews future horror series and films. 00:00 Introduction and Apologies for Sound Quality 00:24 Episode Overview: Long Legs and Silence of the Lambs 01:02 Current Events: Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump 02:05 Upcoming Discussions: Presumed Innocent and Severance 03:06 Review: Long Legs Movie Analysis 04:16 Box Office Predictions and Horror Fandom 05:09 Director Oz Perkins and Horror Filmmaking 08:01 Long Legs: Plot and Performances 14:50 Sound Design and Cinematic Techniques 16:27 Spoiler Alert: Breaking Down the Ending 35:57 Rewatching the Classic 'Silence of the Lambs': Initial Impressions 36:14 Character Depth and Performances 37:16 Cultural Impact and Popularity 39:46 Screenplay and Adaptation 40:29 Jonathan Demme's Unique Direction 42:04 Visual Language and Cinematography 43:39 Clarice's Character and Feminist Subtext 49:47 Hannibal Lecter's Escape and Tension 52:10 Comparing to Other Films 01:03:33 Trans Representation and Controversy 01:08:15 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 01:11:21 Hannibal's Dark Side 01:11:39 Reflecting on 2023 Horror Films 01:12:57 The Pope's Exorcist: A Hilarious Horror 01:15:14 Disappointing First Half of 2024 01:16:40 Exciting Upcoming Horror Releases 01:17:17 M. Night Shyamalan's New Film: Trap 01:23:24 The Speak No Evil Remake Controversy 01:28:19 September Horror Highlights 01:30:14 October and Beyond: Anticipated Horror Films 01:37:14 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions