The Good Robot Andys (mp3)

The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far) – this time it’s films from 2012. We promise these ones are actual horror movies: Berberian Sound Studio – Toby Jones in a surprising role, V/H/S (specifically the segment called “Anthology”) – a shocking and satisfying splatter fest and Sinister – a highly atmospheric movie with great acting that really knows how to end. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). One of our most-featured directors is back: Darren Aronofsky, this time with Black Swan, and a remake of a film by one of our other favourite directors, George A. Romero, The Crazies. Andy C reckons they’re both well worth a watch, and Andy B is reasonably convinced. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Movies man Andy C talks computer man Andy B through the film Sinners, which is a highly entertaining proper horror movie imbued with a love of music and having something to say about racism and using power to overcome evil. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). Two absolute crackers this time: Cloverfield, Let the Right One In. As usual, there are some uninformed TV recommendations, and some very uninformed Ozzy Osborne chat. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Andy C introduces Nosferatu and The Monkey to Andy B. The first is a very impactful remake of a true classic, and the second is a funny palette-cleanser. There follows a lot of random film and TV chat, including some 28 Years Later Part 2: The Bone Temple stuff. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Andy C reviews the amazing career of Rob Reiner for Andy B, who was amazed at the list of films made by him. Andy B really loves This is Spinal Tap. Listen in to hear which Rob Reiner film Andy C would save from a fire, if he could pick just one. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Andy C tells clueless Andy B about a cracking horror movie called Heretic. It’s all about religion, featuring an atheist who won’t shut up, but really it’s just scary and features excellent set design and photography. The Andys briefly skirt around whether it’s sexist or calling out sexism and draw no useful conclusions. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). Two absolute crackers this time: Cloverfield, Let the Right One In. As usual, there are some uninformed TV recommendations, and some very uninformed Ozzy Osborne chat. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). A bumper crop this time: 28 Weeks Later, I Am Legend, The Orphanage, Paranormal Activity, Rec. There’s also lots of gossip, including some vague James Bond stuff. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Movies expert Andy C recommends Love & Mercy to clueless Andy B, who hasn’t seen it. Andy C describes a movies that picks two periods from Dennis Wilson’s life and presents them in an opinionated way, which is really gripping and moving. Andy B is not into biopics but tries to be polite. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Movies expert Andy C recommends Longlegs to clueless Andy B, who has opinions with very little information. It’s another horror film Andy C watched so you don’t have to, and it is apparently “crack-a-lacking”. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Movies expert Andy C recommends Late Night with the Devil to clueless Andy B, who would otherwise find out about movies by walking past the sign outside the cinema. Apparently it’s a horror in documentary style that is very creepy and lovingly crafted. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). This time: The Host, Requiem, The Wicker Man (no, not the good one) and Pan’s Labyrinth. There’s also a tribute to Gene Hackman and some Oscars gossip. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). This time: The Descent, The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Land of the Dead. Andy B thinks Land of the Dead was “surprisingly alright” but Andy C has more intelligent things to say about it. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

The Andys remember David Lynch and go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). This time: Dawn of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead and The Village. You should really watch Shaun of the Dead, but if you don’t like gore, we can tell you what you’re missing out on. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). This time: 28 Days Later, Dark Water, Dog Soldiers and Blade II. Get all the goss and some TV recommendations directly into your ears without having to actually watch anything at all! The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

The Andys go through the best and most influential horror movies of the 21st century (so far). This time: Mulholland Drive, The Others and The Devil’s Backbone. Find out what you should say about these films at a dinner party without ever having to actually watch them! The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Discussion (with spoilers) of Abigail. Andy B hasn’t seen it, but it sounds right up his street: Andy C explains it’s a fairly gruey horror comedy that is properly scary and a joy to watch. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Discussion (with spoilers) of Priscilla. Andy B genuinely thinks it’s a Disney movie, but Andy C encourages him to overcome his aversion to biopics to watch this highly engaging movie about the alarmingly young girl who was plucked from her home by Elvis and eventually married him. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Discussion (with spoilers) of The Iron Claw. Andy B thinks it’s a sequel to The Iron Giant, and is less than enthusiastic when Andy C explains it’s ANOTHER wrestling film, this time Professional Wrestling. Andy C attempts to explain its appeal as an intense and ultimately uplifting story about someone who manages to escape an oppressive and abusive relationship, but there is devastating damage along the way. Content warning: the plot involve multiple suicides. The Good Robot Andys podcasts and web site by Andy Balaam and Andy Cockerill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Music: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque