PhantasmaCast

"When you stare into the abyss, does it also stare back?"This week, Jake and Derek are obsessing over the "Auteur Procedural." We are pairing Bong Joon Ho’s 2003 masterpiece Memories of Murder with David Fincher’s 2007 magnum opus Zodiac. Both films are meticulously researched, deeply atmospheric, and focused on the cost of the chase rather than the identity of the killer.We are looking at the nature of obsession through the lens of these intense investigations. These films mirror the fixations of their protagonists in the very way they were made, with David Fincher and Bong Joon Ho displaying an almost clinical level of research and technical precision. It is a look at how a search for the truth can consume everyone involved, from the detectives on the ground to the directors behind the camera.0:00 Introduction1:38 2 Certified Questions...4:37 Content Warning: Films we discuss feature SA and true crimes10:15 Memories of Murder (2003)43:22 Zodiac (2007)1:11:46 Wrap up/Final ThoughtsJoin the Conversation:Which of these films leaves you feeling more unsettled? Have you picked up the 4K restorations yet? Let us know in the comments!Support the Show:🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/phantasmacast/id1745055694🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0eifTBsW1y8CkGQppn81Hp?si=dc5901c049b3410e📸 Instagram: @2certifiedbangers🎥 TikTok: @2certifiedbangers#PhantasmaCast #2CertifiedBangers #ZodiacMovie #MemoriesOfMurder #BongJoonHo #DavidFincher #PhysicalMedia #TrueCrimeCinema ☝️

This week, we’re diving headfirst through multiple panes of glass with a pair of Certified Bangers: Police Story (1985) and Police Story 2 (1988).We’re tracing Jackie Chan’s rise from stuntman to global action icon, and breaking down how he didn’t just star in these films, he built them from the ground up. Part director, part stuntman, but ALL star, Jackie crafts a completely unique auteur style rooted in precision choreography, bone-crunching physical comedy, and a drive to always stay ahead of the curve. From gravity-defying mall showdowns to explosive set pieces that feel one missed step away from disaster, we’re talking about what makes these films tick... and why nobody else has ever quite done it like Jackie.🎬 Movies DiscussedPolice Story (1985, Dir. Jackie Chan)Police Story 2 (1988, Dir. Jackie Chan)🕰️ Chapters00:00 – Intro & Certified Banger Check00:00 – Jackie Chan: From Stuntman to Superstar00:00 – Police Story breakdown00:00 – Police Story 2 breakdown00:00 – Stuntwork as authorship00:00 – Final thoughts & pairing verdict📀 Physical Media ShoutoutsCriterion 🎥 Watch With UsIf you haven’t seen these yet—fix that immediately. Then come back and let’s compare notes.🔗 Find & Follow PhantasmaCastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@2certifiedbangersInstagram: https://instagram.com/2certifiedbangersTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@2certifiedbangersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/phantasmacast/id1745055694Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0eifTBsW1y8CkGQppn81Hp💬 Join the ConversationWhich Police Story hits harder for you? And what’s your favorite Jackie Chan stunt? Let us know in the comments.

This week, we're unearthing the dark side of Aussie cinema. We tackle the terrifying Alison's Birthday (1981), a film fueled by the era's satanic panic anxieties. Then, get ready for the masterful slow-burn of Next of Kin (1982), a stunning blend of Giallo suspense and classic haunted house tropes where a nursing home hides deadly secrets.

This week, we're watching Andrzej Zulawski's Possession (1981) and William Friedkin's Bug (2006), two movies that test the limits of love and madness. These films take the 'will they/won't they' trope to new heights by asking not whether our two leads will finally hook up, but rather: Will these two people kill each other by the time the credits roll?

This week, we're plunging headfirst into the glorious trash bin of '80s independent horror with a double dose of cinematic absurdity: Troma's cult classic The Toxic Avenger (1984) and the wild, cannibalistic horror comedy Blood Diner (1987).

Get ready for a double feature that will really mess with your head! This week, we're watching two films that are so good at challenging reality: Christopher Nolan's 2010 masterpiece Inception and Brandon Cronenberg's shocking 2020 body-swap thriller Possessor. We're talking dream heists and visceral sci-fi/horror—you won't want to miss it!

This week, we're twisting and shouting our way back to the Eisenhower years to explore how two iconic greaser musicals—Grease and Cry-Baby—tackle the "Teen Problem" head-on. Get ready for a rock 'n' rolling look into a world of leather jackets, fast cars, and teenage rebellion.

This week, we attempt to unravel the knot of love and infidelity with two films that couldn't be more different in their approach: Ingmar Bergman's playful classic, Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) and Mike Nichols' modern, biting drama, Closer (2004). We'll see how these two wildly different takes on intimacy and humiliation reveal the uncomfortable truths about what it means to love someone deeply - and to completely mess it up.

This week, we're watching two mockumentaries that offer unsparing takes on Americana: Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) and Best in Show (2000). Discover how these films cleverly expose the dark (and often hilarious) truths behind the competitive subcultures of beauty pageants and dog shows, revealing broader insights into the quirks and aspirations that define us.