For this finale of the first season of the show, Elric and Brian reflect on the previous 11 (& 1/2) episodes and call out some favorite moments and discoveries that have come about because of them as well as some ideas they have for season two. The focus of episode 12 is on Danny Peary's Cult Movies 1 and they each choose their "5 Films Because" from this book, which has been incredibly important and formative to both of them.

On this week's show, Elric and Brian welcome guest Josh Olson (Academy Award nominated screenwriter of A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE) and enter into the gritty world of crime films - each offering "5 Films Because" in a demonstration of their love for the genre.

Inspired by Scream Factory's new Blu-ray release of John Waters' film SERIAL MOM, Elric and Brian discuss the film and offer up suggestions of things to pair with it. Next, they diverge into the topic of dysfunctional families in cinema and offer their 5 films because for movies that have both real and created familial situations.

On this first bonus episode, Elric and Brian field a whole bunch of listener questions in an epic conversation that runs almost two and a half hours! From their favorite Kubrick, Joe Don Baker and Sybil Danning films, to movies that make them weepy and their most fond memories of theatrical screenings plus much much more! Enjoy and thanks for listening!

This week, Elric and Brian plunge into the dark and seedy world of Neo-Noir movies and offer up five recommendations each with a classic Noir film to pair with every one as a "chaser".

On this week's show, Elric and Brian are joined by their first guest - Stephen Scarlata (JODOROWSKY'S DUNE, BEYOND THE GATES) - to talk about some of their favorite "Ripoff Movies". The impetus for this episode is the release of CATHY'S CURSE on Blu-ray from Severin Films, which we take some time to discuss at the top of the show before delving into the wild world of cinematic Rip-off's.

This week, Elric and Brian talk about how Cult Movies are born and run down lists of 10 films each that they feel are cult films from the year 2000 to the present.

This week, in honor of Scream Factory's fifth anniversary, Elric and Brian talk about their appreciation for the label and each do a '5 Films Because' list to highlight some Blu-rays they enjoy that have been released by Scream over the years.

Elric and Brian select 5 Films each from the "Master of Suspense" Alfred Hitchcock and offer a more contemporary movie to pair with every one of their choices.

Revenge is in the air this week as Elric and Brian briefly discuss Macon Blair's new film I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE (now on Netflix) and then each offer a film that could pair with it and delve deep into their "5 Films Because" lists of revenge movies.