In this spoiler-filled discussion of  the 2021 movie "Halloween Kills," Athens Banner-Herald arts and entertainment reporter Andrew Shearer talks to "Babysitter Massacre" director and slasher movie authority Henrique Couto about the unique way screen violence and character are used to responsible effect in the latest outing for Michael Myers.

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Cinema File: "Halloween Kills" is the year's feel-bad slasher, as it should be

A review of Julia Decournau's 'Titane' recorded on my drive home from the theater. There are some spoilers, so proceed with caution if you haven't seen it yet. Starts Oct. 1, 2021 at Athens Cine, which requires proof of vaccination or negative COVID test for entry.

Cinema File: 'Titane' is going to cause walk-outs, which is awesome

Former Blockbuster Video co-workers Andrew and Sam review a bunch of summer 2021 movies including The Green Knight, Respect, Karen, Candyman and more.

Cinema File: Summer movies and scary theatres

Jess Franco's exploitation classic "99 Women" had nearly 30 minutes of footage censored in some countries when it was released in 1969. Amy, Andrew and Kate take a look at the film often credited as kicking off the "women in prison" movie trend that lasted well into the next two decades.

Cinema File: It took '99 Women' to get banned in Sweden in 1969

Filmmakers Kelley Kali and Angelique Molina named the main character of their debut feature "I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking)" after iconic actor Danny Trejo, who hails from the California neighborhood where the movie was made, but there's an even better story behind why she wears roller skates the entire time.  "I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking)" is scheduled to air Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 on the BET Her cable chanel.

Cinema File: Kelley Kali and Angelique Molina are fine (thanks for asking)

Amy Paonessa from The Bloodlust podcast joins Andrew and Sam for the 550th episode of the Cinema File, in which we run down our respective mid-year top 5 movie picks for 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cinema File: Episode 550 with top 5 movies of 2021 (so far)

1971 cult classic "Harold and Maude" turns 50 this year, and it also happens to be OnlineAthens entertainment writer Andrew Shearer's all-time favorite movie. This is a recording made directly after his friend Xtina watched it for the first time, so things get a bit sniffly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cinema File: Happy 50th, Harold. Happy 50th, Maude.

For her debut feature film, "No Ordinary Love," due on June 14, 2021, Fort Worth, TX-based writer-director Chyna Robinson took on the very real and highly sensitive issue of intimate partner violence and masterfully wove it into the cinematic medium. The result is a powerful viewing experience with an urgent message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cinema File: Interview with writer-director Chyna Robinson ("No Ordinary Love"

For her debut feature film, "No Ordinary Love," due on June 15, 2021, Fort Worth, TX-based writer-director Chyna Robinson took on the very real and highly sensitive issue of intimate partner violence and masterfully wove it into the cinematic medium. The result is a powerful viewing experience with an urgent message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew hasn't been to the movies since March 2020, but the lure of Chris Rock starring in a horror movie was enough to get him back in a theatre. He recorded this podcast from his car directly after seeing "Spiral: From the Book of Saw." Which was scarier: the movie or going back to the movies during a worldwide pandemic? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cinema File: Is "Spiral: Saw" scarier than going back to the movies?

Why do we care about the 2021 Oscars? Because for once – and it took a worldwide pandemic for it to happen – everyday film fans actually got to see all the Best Picture nominees in the comfort of their own homes weeks before the ceremony. Join former Blockbuster co-workers Andrew and Sam as they give their picks and predictions for this year's "Superbowl Of Cinema." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cinema File: Oscar picks for 2021 (the year they let us see the movies)

Released the same year as "Star Wars," Japanese experimental filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi's teenage horror masterpiece "House," a.k.a. "Hausu" came out. Panned by nearly all critics in its day, the effects-heavy mystery was a hit with young audiences due to its expert marketing campaign, youth-centered story and wild visuals. Decades later, "House" holds up beautifully, and remains a gorgeous and gory work from one of cinema's most original minds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cinema File: Spend a night in 'House,' the weirdest movie ever made

Former Blockbuster Video co-workers Andrew and Sam review a bunch of movies they watched in March 2021 including "Jumbo," "Godzilla vs. Kong," "Slaxx," "Tina," "Coming 2 America" and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cinema File: It's girl-meets-fairground ride in 'Jumbo'

Andrew Shearer has been the voice of film at OnlineAthens and the Athens Banner-Herald since 2009.

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