E61: Blind Spots: Insidious & Jennifer’s Body (Plus Heat 2, Ryan Coogler, & Tarantino News)
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Welcome to our latest Blind Spots episode, where we finally watch the movies we absolutely should have seen by now. This week, we’re diving into two modern cult favorites: Insidious and Jennifer’s Body. We break down the casts, themes, legacy, characters, and why these films still spark conversation years later. Plus: James Wan & Leigh Whannell’s partnership, the art of the jump scare, and the Emo Era’s influence on Jennifer’s Body.
We also cover a massive week in film news, including updates on Heat 2, Ryan Coogler’s X-Files & Sinners projects, the Paul Dano/Matthew Lillard/Owen Wilson drama with Quentin Tarantino, Mike Flanagan's new Exorcist movie with Scarlet Johansson, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and morealong with a stacked Physical Media Showcase.
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:09 Episode Overview
00:01:04 Insidious Overview
00:01:46 Dan Review & Discussion
00:05:36 Patrick’s Analysis
00:08:01 James Wan’s Relationship with Leigh Whannel
00:09:20 The Cast & Characters (Lin Shaye, Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson)
00:15:32 Final Thoughts
00:17:34 The Influence & Legacy (Universal ride, sequels, The Conjuring)
00:20:26 The Ending & Elise’s Fate
00:25:57 Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, & Aquaman
00:28:38 Jennifer’s Body Overview
00:28:47 Director Karyn Kasuma (The Invitation)
00:29:24 Cast (Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody)
00:29:51 Plot
00:30:27 Initial Thoughts
00:32:28 Marketing on Megan Fox’s Sex Appeal
00:34:05 The Emo Era
00:40:25 The Social Groups & Dynamics of the 2000’s
00:41:56 Fox Atomic & Final Thoughts
00:42:35 The News
00:42:41 Ryan Coogler, The X-Files, & Sinners
00:48:59 Heat 2 Officially in Development with Script & Leonardo DiCaprio Confirmations
00:52:19 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Reviews are very positive
00:53:10 Scarlett Johansson Cast in Mike Flanagan’s new Exorcist Movie
00:56:20 Matthew Lillard, Paul Dano, Owen Wilson, & Quentin Tarantino
00:59:38 Physical Media Showcase
00:59:43 Dan - Shudder 10th Anniversary Box Set
01:01:32 Patrick - The Keep 4k from Vinegar Syndrome
01:04:44 1983 Episode Preview
01:06:51 Episode Wrap
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