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"SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers" is a podcast that explores the Scream film franchise in deep, focused analysis. It is the goal of this show to unite engaging, film critic analysis with a fan's passion and love for the mythology of Scream. This podcast aims to give equal airtime to Scream (1996), Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream (2022), Scream 6, and the upcoming Scream 7, as well as Scream-adjacent topics. Episode coverage will include character development, storylines, themes, symbolism, filmmaking techniques and craftsmanship, the horror genre, cinematic legacies, comparative discussions, and cultural impacts. In addition, "SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers" will provide coverage and discourse of news about upcoming installments in the movie series.
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In this episode, Ryan introduces the concept of the "Showers Shorts" coming soon. The 'Showers Short' is discussing Scream 7's Theme Digital Age, specifically how the film reflects back the current cultural moment of conspiracy theories and parasocial relationships. Ryan is joined by Anthony to dig into this analysis about SCREAM 7. Then, Ryan performs the 30 Years of SCREAM interview with RyanNotDyin/Ryan Young. Ryan² also tackles mini controversies from this fall involving Skeet Ulrich and Marco Beltrami. To round out the episode, Amar joins Ryan for a coda, where he votes in the Sidney vs. Laurie competition from Episode 363. Showers Shorts Conspiracy Theories & Parasocial Relationships Recent Controversies 30 Years of SCREAM Interview: Ryan Young Amar Votes for Sidney vs. Laurie Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
In this emergency episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony to cover Neve Campbell announcing her official return to SCREAM 8, playing Sidney Prescott yet again. Neve revealed there is a first draft of the script and she is providing notes. Ryan and Anthony break down the news, the reaction, and what's next for SCREAM 8. Neve's Return Scream 8 Script The Reaction Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
In this episode, Ryan ranks and grades every scene in "SCREAM 2" (1997). Then, Ryan is joined by Kevin Craven for the 30 Years of SCREAM. To round out the episode, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss "Pink Clouding" as the Taylor Swift Song of the Week, analyzing it through the lens of Sidney and Derek in SCREAM 2. Recap of the Scenes Ranking & Grading All Scenes in SCREAM 2 30 Years of SCREAM Interview: Kevin Craven "Pink Clouding" (The Life of a Showgirl: Encore) Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
Happy Halloween! This week, Ryan is joined by Anthony, Jess, and Brian for a competition between Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) vs. Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), in an epic Scream/Halloween episode. The gang compares, contrasts and casts a vote for either Sidney or Laurie per film. Then, Ryan is joined by Ashley for the smash hit "Patient Zero" for the Taylor Swift Song of the Week. Scream (1996) vs. Halloween (1978) Scream 2 vs. Halloween II Scream 3 vs. Halloween H20 Scream 4 vs. Halloween (2018) Scream (2022) vs. Halloween Kills Scream 7 vs. Halloween Ends Patient Zero (The Life of a Showgirl: Encore) Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
Happy Halloween! In this week's episode, Ryan performs an audio commentary of a consequential film as it relates to SCREAM, slashers, and the resurgence of modern horror IP, "Halloween" (2018). Ryan provides a historical perspective on the film that launched David Gordon Green to massive success and brought Jamie Lee Curtis's triumphant return as Laurie Strode after 40 years. Listen to the full commentary as a Patreon subscriber, or the public preview available to the public. You can play as an audio commentary while watching the film properly or listen as a regular podcast. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
In this episode, Ryan performs the second entry in his "Ranking All the Scenes" series with "Halloween H20." Ryan ranks, grades and analyzes every scene from "Halloween H20," the Scream-inspired and Kevin Williamson produced return of Jame Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode in 1998. Then, Ryan is joined by Adam Price to discuss the 10th anniversary of SCREAM the TV series season two and the "Halloween Special" released on October 18, 2016. Additionally, Ryan performs the 30 Years of SCREAM interview with Adam. Outlining Every H20 Scene Ranking Every H20 Scene Scream: The Series Season 2 "Halloween Special" 30 Years of SCREAM: Adam Price Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo and Tarick Evans to compare and contrast the modern slasher trilogies from legacy IPs: HALLOWEEN (from Blumhouse Productions) and SCREAM (from Spyglass Entertainment). The group analyzes the box office results of each trilogy, which had a better part 1/part 2/part 3, and how eerily similar the narrative structures of trilogy are. The Better Trilogy & Preferences The Box Office Results Halloween (2018) vs. Scream (2022) Halloween Kills vs. Scream VI Halloween Ends vs. Scream 7 Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
In this episode, Ryan invites Jess Melendez to explore Wes Craven's two central franchises, SCREAM and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, through the theme of family. Craven explores the concept of family, hidden secrets, and parent/child relationships in different ways over both franchises. Ryan also reveals the screentimes for Heather Langenkamp over her three films as Nancy and compares the data to the SCREAM screentimes. To close out the horror talk, Ryan and Jess rank the A Nightmare on Elm Street series. Then, Ashley joins Ryan for the very appropriate Taylor Swift song of the week, "Wildest Dreams," from 1989. Wes's Franchises Heather's Screentimes The Theme of Family Ranking Nightmares "Wildest Dreams" Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
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"SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers" is a podcast that explores the Scream film franchise in deep, focused analysis. It is the goal of this show to unite engaging, film critic analysis with a fan's passion and love for the mythology of Scream. This podcast aims to give equal airtime to Scream (1996), Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream (2022), Scream 6, and the upcoming Scream 7, as well as Scream-adjacent topics. Episode coverage will include character development, storylines, themes, symbolism, filmmaking techniques and craftsmanship, the horror genre, cinematic legacies, comparative discussions, and cultural impacts. In addition, "SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers" will provide coverage and discourse of news about upcoming installments in the movie series.
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