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Episode 206: The First Omen
(with Coby Evans)

July 14th, 2025
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We don’t often cover movies in the nunsploitation department, but Arkasha Stevenson’s prequel The First Omen is something special. It’s tough when you’re tasked with making a prelude to a true classic horror flick, but this film nails everything that made that original great while simultaneously crafting its own vision. In a post-overturning Roe v. Wade world, this movie has a lot to say about women’s agency and religion’s intrusion into the right to choose. Oh, and it's also truly horrific. So strap in (literally) to this wild nightmare as we discuss the movie, plus turning the Alamo into a Buc-ee's, the deranged ending of 28 Years Later (spoiler-free), and of course the undeniable similarities to Immaculate with returning Catholic expert Coby Evans. Roll tide!

The First Omen stars Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Sônia Braga, Tawfeek Barhom, María Caballero, Charles Dance, Bill Nighy, Nicole Sorace, and Ishtar Currie Wilson. Directed by Arkasha Stevenson.

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Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is just one of many instances where the four brothers crossed over into strange territory. For some it’s a fun romp. For others it’s a tonal mess that doesn’t quite work. Either way, this Nickelodeon/DC mashup has more decapitations than you’d expect (i.e. at least one) and some interesting takes on Batman’s rogues’ gallery. So tune in as we discuss Shredder performing a Hadouken, Troy Baker pulling double duty voicing both Batman and Joker (a first), and Dustin’s (possibly) insane Mandela effect memory.

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