The Cantaloupe Cats Movie Podcast w/ John and Tom

Friend of the podcast, Ed Douglas (Weekend Warrior Movie Reviews) is back for a discussion of Conclave and Anora, two films that surprised John Wlaysewski. Ed and John chat about liminal spaces, intersex people & underrepresented people in cinema. This review is a companion piece with Ed and John's discussion on Gladiator 2 and Megalopolis. Coming up next for the podcast, a Spoiler Heavy deep dive in Nosferatu, the 2024 film by Robert Eggers! 

The Cantaloupe Cats are back with a brand new deep dive into HERETIC, the 2024 psychological horror movie directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. It stars Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, and follows two Mormon missionaries who attempt to convert a reclusive Englishman only to find themselves in a religious cat and mouse game. It's exactly the type of religious horror that hosts John Wlaysewski and Tom Milligan love to dig in to (like a delicious blueberry pie) so get ready for a full spoiler plot breakdown, explanations of the butterfly dream & plato's cave, as well as other themes, symbols & metaphors. A big Cantaloupe Cats welcome to actor, musician & artist Olive Hui, who joins us on the pod and shares their insight into religion, cults and group think and how to make your way in the world. Just like episode 1. (The Substance), there are 3 fake commercials placed throughout the episode to break up the discussion with theme relevant humor. John, Tom and Olive each created their own commercials and you will get a sense of their vibe through the creations. Just a reminder this is a HEAVY SPOILER discussion. We open the book and read deeply into the holy scripture of Heretic, so be forewarned. OK, let's get into it. Theme Song: Late Bloomer by Late Cambrian

Friend of the podcast, Ed Douglas (Weekend Warrior Movie Reviews), took John Wlaysewski to see Gladiator 2 on the largest IMAX screen in North America (at 76.2 feet tall) located at 68th street & Broadway in NYC. Here's a mini review of Gladiator 2 with SPOILERS. We also review Megalopolis or as I like to call it, Ed Wood's Caligula. 
Episode 2 of The Cantaloupe Cats podcast will focus on Heretic, starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher & Chloe East. Religious Horror is one of my favorite genres & this movie comes at it from a pretty interesting angle.
Anyway, enjoy this stopgap while I edit Heretic. 
Thanks to Ed Douglas for his time and insight!

Welcome to episode 1 of The Cantaloupe Cats Movie Podcast, your go to podcast for deep dives into notable masterpiece and disasterpieces in cinema.  On this episode we cover The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat and distributed by Mubi. It stars Demi Moore (in an epic performance), Margaret Qualley & Dennis Quaid in a gonzo performance that has to be seen to be believed.  HEAVY SPOILER WARNING: We stab our needle of analysis deep into the spinal column & pull out all the details and symbolism you can handle. Along the way (at 20 minute increments) you will be treated to Ad reads from another dimension.  Podcast Theme Song: Late Bloomer (feat. Wheatus) by Late Cambrian  Minor spoilers for: Naked Lunch, The Fly, It follows, Prometheus & Requiem For a Dream.
Theme Song: Late Bloomer by Late Cambrian