Épisodes

  • 'The Immolation of Big Anthony' from The Underground Railroad (with Leila Latif)
    Jun 14 2023

    WELCOME BACK TO SHAKEN, THOUGHTS BLURRED!

    TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES SEXUAL ASSAULT & TORTURE IN RELATION TO SLAVERY.


    Fred is joined by film critic Leila Latif to discuss the immolation of Big Anthony from the Barry Jenkins' miniseries The Underground Railroad (based off of the novel by Colson Whitehead).


    (Spoilers for The Underground Railroad discussed).


    You can find Leila's portfolio and social media channels here.


    Enjoy the podcast? Follow me on twitter - @notkrueger, and keep updated with my latest writing on film by heading to freddielovesfilm.com. If you'd like to become a guest, please shoot me an email: freddielovesfilm@gmail.com.

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    26 min
  • 'Underpass Scene' from Irréversible (with John McDonald)
    May 31 2023

    WELCOME BACK TO SHAKEN, THOUGHTS BLURRED!

    TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS FOCUSED EXPLICITY ON DISCUSSING A SCENE OF GRAPHIC SEXUAL ASSAULT.


    Fred is joined by film writer John McDonald to discuss the underpass scene from Gaspar Noé's controverisal and thoroughly disturbing Irréversible.


    Gabriella and Fred talk about the use of vomiting scenes in film and why these moments really make us squirm.


    (Major spoilers for Irréversible discussed).


    You can find John's portfolio and social media channels here.


    Enjoy the podcast? Follow me on twitter - @notkrueger, and keep updated with my latest writing on film by heading to freddielovesfilm.com. If you'd like to become a guest, please shoot me an email: freddielovesfilm@gmail.com.

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    19 min
  • 'Vomit Scene' from Pitch Perfect (with Gabriella Geisinger)
    May 24 2023

    WELCOME BACK TO SHAKEN, THOUGHTS BLURRED!


    Fred is joined by culture critic Gabriella Geisinger to discuss the vomit scene from the 2012 sleepover comedy classic Pitch Perfect.


    Gabriella and Fred talk about the use of vomiting scenes in film and why these moments really make us squirm.


    (Some spoilers for Pitch Perfect & Requiem for a Dream discussed).


    You can find Gabriella's portfolio and social media channels here.


    Enjoy the podcast? Follow me on twitter - @notkrueger, and keep updated with my latest writing on film by heading to freddielovesfilm.com. If you'd like to become a guest, please shoot me an email: freddielovesfilm@gmail.com.

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    25 min
  • 'Virtual Mask' from Host (with Katherine Prentice)
    May 17 2023

    WELCOME BACK TO SHAKEN, THOUGHTS BLURRED!


    Fred is joined by film writer Katherine Prentice to discuss the virtual mask scene from Rob Savage's lockdown Zoom horror Host.


    Katherine and Fred detail the fear they felt watching Host and the sheer effectiveness of the jumpscares included.


    (Some spoilers for Host discussed).


    You can find Katherine's twitter here.


    Enjoy the podcast? Follow me on twitter - @notkrueger, and keep updated with my latest writing on film by heading to freddielovesfilm.com. If you'd like to become a guest, please shoot me an email: freddielovesfilm@gmail.com.

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    24 min
  • 'Final Scene' from Saint Maud (with Matt Taylor)
    May 12 2023

    WELCOME BACK TO SHAKEN, THOUGHTS BLURRED!


    Fred is joined by film & TV critic Matt Taylor to discuss the final scene from Rose Glass' debut feature Saint Maud.


    Matt recalls watching Saint Maud during the pandemic, the profound effect it had on him, as well as his interpretation of the film.


    (Major spoilers for Saint Maud discussed).


    You can find Matt's linktree (socials and writing) here.


    Enjoy the podcast? Follow me on twitter - @notkrueger, and keep updated with my latest writing on film by heading to freddielovesfilm.com. If you'd like to become a guest, please shoot me an email: freddielovesfilm@gmail.com.

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    24 min
  • 'Final Scene' from Kill List (with Garry Arnot)
    May 3 2023

    WELCOME BACK TO SHAKEN, THOUGHTS BLURRED!


    Fred is joined by film critic Garry Anot to discuss the final scene from Ben Wheatley's hitman folk-horror film Kill List.


    Garry (who liked it) and Fred (who didn't) discuss the final scene in detail, Wheatley's work, and signature style as a director.


    (Major spoilers for Kill List discussed).


    You can find Garry's twitter, as well as links to his writing, here.


    Enjoy the podcast? Follow me on twitter - @notkrueger, and keep updated with my latest writing on film by heading to freddielovesfilm.com. If you'd like to become a guest, please shoot me an email: freddielovesfilm@gmail.com.

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    22 min
  • 'The Plot Twist(s)' from Barbarian (with Olly Dyche)
    Apr 26 2023

    WELCOME BACK TO SHAKEN, THOUGHTS BLURRED!


    Fred is joined by film critic Olly Dyche to discuss the plot twist(s) from Zach Cregger's much acclaimed 2022 horror film Barbarian.


    Olly mentions on a couple of prominent twists that disturbed him (one more than the other) and we talk more about the trusting male characters within the film.


    (Major spoilers for Barbarian discussed).


    You can find all of Olly's social media and writing here.


    Enjoy the podcast? Follow me on twitter - @notkrueger, and keep updated with my latest writing on film by heading to freddielovesfilm.com. If you'd like to become a guest, please shoot me an email: freddielovesfilm@gmail.com.

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    23 min
  • 'Sloth Victim' from Se7en (with Paul Klein)
    Apr 19 2023

    WELCOME BACK TO SHAKEN, THOUGHTS BLURRED!


    Fred is joined by film & media editor Paul Klein to discuss the 'Sloth Victim' Scene from David Fincher's notoriously chilling serial killer thriller Se7en.


    Paul recalls the moment he first saw Se7en during his A-Levels, David Fincher as a director, and a smattering of other disturbing moments from this iconic film.


    (Major spoilers for Se7en, The Hateful Eight, Dungeons & Dragons discussed).


    Follow Paul on:


    Letterboxd - paulkleinyo

    Twitter - @paulkleinyoo

    TikTok - @paulkleinyo


    Check our Paul's writing


    Enjoy the podcast? Follow me on twitter - @notkrueger, and keep updated with my latest writing on film by heading to freddielovesfilm.com. If you'd like to become a guest, please shoot me an email: freddielovesfilm@gmail.com.

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    25 min