A spooky season must watch, Night of the Comet

In this conversation, Greg and Meredith discuss the movie 'Night of the Comet' and explores the topic of spooky season movies. They mention other Halloween-themed movies that could be covered and discusses the slasher film genre. The conversation also touches on Italian horror movies, the concept of 'making it,' and the effects of the comet in the movie. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the movie's ending and the future of the characters. They touch on the comedic timing, the low budget and impressive production value, the love of movies evident in the film, and the rejection of gender norms. They also discuss the impact of restrictions and limitations on filmmaking in different eras and the role of cinema in shaping culture. Overall, they find the movie to be a fun and nostalgic experience.

00:00 - Spooky Season Movies
09:03 - The Effects of the Comet
19:06 - The Concept of 'Making It'
22:20 - Shopping Mall Scene
26:22 - Abduction and Underground Bunker
31:27 - Happy Ending and Rebuilding Civilization
33:18 - Kelli Maroney's standout performance
37:36 - A love letter to movies
40:25 - Nods and references to other movies
41:20 - The choice to not choose
44:10 - Making the most of a limited budget
48:04 - The influence of past cinema on filmmakers
53:27 - Encouraging viewers to watch Night of the Comet
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