"Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," "One Night Only," "The Last House"
Summary
Tim Grierson and Will Leitch announce a contest for their upcoming 500th episode, where listeners must predict their top 10 favorite movies since 2016 to win merch and airtime. They also review Jane Schoenbrun’s *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma*, discussing its meta-commentary on horror franchises, its playful tone compared to *I Saw the TV Glow*, and its blend of Hollywood satire with surreal, Lynchian elements.
Topics discussed
Orange County summer travel guide and sponsor
Podcast schedule, film festival prep, and episode 495
Top 10 list contest rules and first movie trivia
Contest details, deadline, and sponsor reads
Recalling past in-person episodes and 'I Saw the TV Glow'
Teenage Sex and Death: Plot summary and REM connection
Little Death creature and thematic analysis
Technical ambition and comparison to 'I Saw the TV Glow'
Horror movie impact on personality and franchise jokes
Performances, film stock changes, and horror effects
Emotional range, character depth, and final verdict
One Night Only: Premise, rules, and meet-cute
Critique of leads, 'weird legs' joke, and rom-com tropes
R-rated comedy debate and missed political opportunities
Supporting characters and sponsor read
The Last House: Plot setup and confusing tone
Editing mistakes and lack of suspense
Inexplicable plot points and terrible grading
Reviewing past D-minus and F-rated movies
Identifying the F-rated movie and celebrity marriage jokes
Union County: Cast, 'The Bear' connection, and contest reminder
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