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In this episode of the Flipside, host Troy is joined by Timmy Gleason, one of the hosts of the podcast Slumber Podcast Massacre. Together, they delve into the horror movie genre.

Troy begins by analyzing the classic film Psycho (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on Robert Bloch's novel. He highlights the film's plot, key moments, and its groundbreaking status in cinematic history. Tim contributes his insights, leading to a discussion about another film, The Slumber Party Massacre (1982), directed by Amy Holden Jones and written by Rita Mae Brown.

Throughout the episode, Troy and Tim explore the evolution of the horror genre, reflecting on its past while contemplating its future. They compare and contrast the two films, examining their significance within the horror niche and the impact they have had on the genre overall.

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In this episode of The Flipside, host Troy is joined by filmmaker Jason Monroe to dive into the timeless appeal of the Western genre. Troy reflects on his childhood fascination with cowboys and the rugged American West, setting the stage for a discussion on two iconic Western films: Shane (1953) and Unforgiven (1992).

Jason shares insights into Shane, directed by George Stevens, emphasizing the film’s cinematography and its moral complexities. The conversation touches on how the film subverts typical Western tropes, focusing on a young boy’s hero worship and lessons about violence and restraint.

Troy’s pick, Unforgiven, directed by Clint Eastwood, explores similar themes of redemption, justice, and the burden of violence. The hosts discuss how Unforgiven offers a gritty, introspective take on the Western, with Eastwood’s character grappling with his violent past.

Together, they analyze the flawed, yet deeply human characters that define these films and how the Western genre speaks to the enduring hope for redemption.

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Welcome to Season Two of The Flipside where the themed topics of yesteryear and yesterday will be all things movies. In episode one listen to Troy Yeager and guest speaker Erik Fisher host of Beyond the To- Do List https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/ discuss what makes a blockbuster a blockbuster all the while having the featured cocktail The Mary Pickford. What movies do you think is one of the best blockbusters of yesteryear and yesterday? Troy who will discuss the impact of 1975's summer blockbuster Jaws. Erik will than later explore the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day. In this episode listen to the two discuss what makes a blockbuster a blockbuster, is it the big stars, the time it is released, or the impact at the box office.? In the end, Troy and Erik will discuss most recent blockbusters such as Christopher Nolan films among a few selected others the two could not pass up discussing.