Season 9, Episode 20 (Originally released on December 24th, 2025)

Hello and welcome to our annual Christmas celebration of The Shame List Picture Show. A Christmas episode has been a tradition since the show’s very first season, and Nick and Michael both felt it was important to keep that tradition alive. It’s the signal that one season is ending, but another is just around the corner.

This week, Michael is joined by SLPS co-creator Nick Richard, along with a very special guest: Alonso Duralde. In addition to being a film critic and podcaster, Alonso is a devoted Christmas movie lover, and his book Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas has just been reissued in a brand-new, updated edition. Together, we cover a wide range of topics, including the Hallmark/Netflix cycle of Christmas films, what actually makes a movie a Christmas movie, our favorite holiday films, and—of course—the eternal question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

Be sure to check out the newest edition of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, and please have a wonderful and safe holiday.

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Edited by: Austin Proctor
Produced by: Michael Viers
Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

Season 9, Episode 19 (Originally released on December 18th, 2025)

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Shame List Picture Show. Today, Jason Hillman returns to the pod to talk Frankenstein — not just Guillermo del Toro’s latest opus, but the monster and myth across its many adaptations. Michael and Jason wax philosophically on what works (and doesn’t) in Frankenstein on film. Spoiler: Michael is far more forgiving than Jason. One point of total agreement, however, is their shared love for Kenneth Branagh’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. We dig into all of it.

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Edited by: Austin Proctor
Produced by: Michael Viers
Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

Season 9, Episode 18 (Originally released on December 9th, 2025)

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. Today, I’m joined by journalist, critic, and actor Mack Bates to talk about Stephen Frears’ neo-noir classic The Grifters.

In this episode, we dig into the incredible chemistry between the cast, Mack’s personal history with both the film and the novel it’s based on, and take a deep dive into all the gritty, razor-sharp details that make this story endure.

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Edited by: Austin Proctor
Produced by: Michael Viers
Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

Season 9, Episode 17 (Originally released on November 24th, 2025)

Welcome back to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This time, Michael is joined by his life partner, Amanda Viers, to discuss all things Hooptober. Hooptober, for those unfamiliar, is a horror-themed movie-watching challenge in which participants aim to watch 31 horror films that meet a set of specific criteria. Created by Letterboxd user Cinemonster, this is its twelfth year, and Michael and Amanda’s first time participating.

In this episode, they break down the challenge, the films they watched, how they made their selections, and any obstacles that came up along the way. It’s a loose, freewheeling conversation and a lot of fun.

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Edited by: Austin Proctor
Produced by: Michael Viers
Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

Season 9, Episode 16 (Originally Released on October 30th, 2025)

Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. Today, I’m joined by comedian, filmmaker, and host of the long-running podcast It’s Always Halloween, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. Lucé’s deep love for classic horror and appreciation for the macabre make her the perfect guest to join me in revisiting Alejandro Amenábar’s The Others — a Gothic ghost story steeped in atmosphere, grief, and faith.

In this episode, we’ll dig into what defines Gothic horror and why The Others stands as one of the last great studio ghost films of its era. We’ll talk about Amenábar’s inspirations, the film’s critical and box office success, and the enduring emotional weight of Nicole Kidman’s performance. So light a few candles, draw the curtains, and join us as we wander through the fog and shadows of The Others.

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Edited by: Austin Proctor
Produced by: Michael Viers
Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

Season 9, Episode 15 (Originally Released on October 13th, 2025)

Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I’m joined by photographer/filmmaker/renaissance man and returning guest Jason Hillman to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another.

Jason and I delve into how this film fits within Anderson’s body of work, its striking portrayal of modern disillusionment, and the ways it both builds upon and challenges his signature style. We also discuss performances, skills, and why this might be one of PTA’s most personal films.

If you’re a fan of There Will Be Blood or The Master, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Edited by: Austin Proctor
Produced by: Michael Viers
Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

Season 9, Episode 14 (Originally released on September 8th, 2025)

Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I’m joined by Nick Richards, former co-host of the show. After a recent meeting with John Waters, Nick and I decided it was the perfect time to sit down for a Waters double feature.

We’re talking about Cry-Baby (1990) and Serial Mom (1994). Cry-Baby is Waters’ take on 1950s teen rebel movies, starring Johnny Depp as a leather-jacketed heartthrob. Serial Mom features Kathleen Turner as Beverly Sutphin, a seemingly perfect suburban mom with a very dark secret.

Nick and I get into what makes these two films stand out in Waters’ career, how they balance camp and satire, and why his work continues to leave such a lasting impression.

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Edited by: Austin Proctor
Produced by: Michael Viers
Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
Logo Design by: Amanda Viers

Season 9, Episode 13 (Originally released on Aug. 24th, 2025)

Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I’m joined by Ross Bigley, filmmaker and founder of the Milwaukee Short Film Festival. Ross has been a part of Milwaukee’s film community for years, both through his own work and by creating a space for independent filmmakers to share their stories.

We’re taking a look at Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief from 1955. Cary Grant plays John Robie, a retired jewel thief living in the French Riviera who finds himself under suspicion when a wave of burglaries breaks out. Grace Kelly appears as Francie, a young heiress who might be onto him—or maybe just intrigued by him.

Ross and I discuss the film’s blend of romance and suspense, the chemistry between its stars, and how it reflects Hitchcock’s style at that point in his career. We also take some time to step back and discuss Hitchcock’s work and influence more broadly.

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Edited by: Austin Proctor
Produced by: Michael Viers
Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
Logo Design by: Amanda Viers