The Screen Companion

Rent (2005) Is Not Great

As a bonus episode between seasons six and seven of TSC, we present an outtake from the Musicals for Haters two-parter. After hearing what everyone had to say—and the fact that the Host quit halfway through the movie—it was decided that Rent (2005) didn't fit the theme of being an introductory musical film. Guests: Andrew, Pat & Max.

Food for Thought

The basics of life: peeing, pooing, sleeping, breathing, and eating—everyone needs food. So how about stories that feature it? How does cooking and eating expound on characterization and drama? What's it good for besides looking tasty on the screen? Hannibal and Babette's Feast. Let's dig in with these great examples of cuisine informing the plot, and a seasoned caterer sprinkles some expert knowledge on us. Guest: Jon.

More Remakes, Part 2

In this Part Two, can the '80s remake of The Fly do anything better than the '50s classic? What aspects of a gory David Cronenberg feature can non-horror moviegoers appreciate? Get ready for chills, special effects, and plenty of acid vomit! Guests: Ian, Andrew & Jon.

Impactful Films

In the 100th episode of TSC, we get into movies that affected us. Not simply “cool” flicks or stuff that was really entertaining, but films that reached us deeply: The Wild Robot and Rocky. Having done the podcast this long, let's hit on the ways cinema can be impactful on an individual level and possibly be more than “just” moving pictures on a screen. Guests: Max & Andrew.