Episode 11: Nightmare Alley

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“Oh I know you well. I know you’re no good. And I know that ‘cause neither am I.”

-Nightmare Alley (2021)

It's time for episode 11 of Del Toro Discourse, where we'll be taking a little trip down Nightmare Alley (2021). It's a dark place full of sumptuous sets and noir lighting, with nary a happy ending to be found. There are many new faces to be appreciated, like Willem Dafoe and Cate Blanchett. And also old familiar faces, like Ron Perlman, who is definitely in this movie no matter what anybody else has told you. Please enjoy spiraling down into the darkness with us.

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 11 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 10: The Shape of Water

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“When he looks at me, the way he looks at me, he does not know what I lack or how I am incomplete. He sees me for I am, as I am. He’s happy.”

-The Shape of Water (2017)

Del Toro Discourse has reached the double digits! It's all about The Shape of Water (2017), almost certainly the finest fishman romance of the 21st century. It's the only Best Picture winner to feature key lime pies, Soviet spies, and amphibian thighs. All this awards fuss has caused many to ask: is The Shape of Water really that good? Believe it, son. Hope you enjoy!

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Production Shownotes:

  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 10 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 9: Crimson Peak

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“This love burns you and maims you, twists you inside out. It is a monstrous love and it makes monsters of us all.”

-Crimson Peak (2015)

Ever felt the lure of red clay or a dashing, mysterious and totally not incestuous dark-haired Englishman offering to whisk you away? Then we've got the perfect Del Toro Discourse episode for you! We'll be chatting all about the Gothic Horror / Romance, Crimson Peak (2015), starring some non-creepy siblings, a dog that just won't quit, and maybe our turn-of-the-century version of Sarah Connor? Don't forget our Del Toro MVP, Doug Jones! Hope you enjoy!

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Production Shownotes:

  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 9 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 8: Pacific Rim

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“Then say it with me, my man, we’re gonna own this bad boy!’ ‘By jove, we are going to own this thing for sure!”

-Pacific Rim (2013)

If you love robots punching monsters, then have we got the Del Toro Discourse episode for you! This week's episode, we're chatting all about Pacific Rim (2013)--a film with outrageous action, accents, and Charlies (of the Hunnam and Day variety). Also Mako Mori, our queen. Hope you enjoy!

Episode Extras:

Production Shownotes:

  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 8 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 7: Hellboy II: The Golden Army

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“You’re in love. Have a beer.’ ‘My body is a temple.’ ‘Well, now it’s an amusement park.”

-Hellboy II (2008)

In this week's episode of Del Toro Discourse we'll be covering the rare sequel follow-up, Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008). Listen to us rave over the Troll Market, and chat all tooth fairies, elementals and evil elves, oh my! But of course, it's all about Ron Perlman still kicking ass and taking names as our favorite horned hero. But mainly the Troll Market. Did we mention the Troll Market? Troll Market. Hope you enjoy!

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Production Shownotes:

  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 7 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 6: Pan's Labyrinth

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“Why didn’t you obey me?’ ‘To obey—just like that—for the sake of obeying, without questioning, that’s something only people like you can do, Captain.”

-Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)

For this week's episode of Del Toro Discourse, we'll be covering the masterpiece that is Pan's Labyrinth (2006). Listen to an extra-long, extra special discussion as we dive into the film's exploration of fairytales, fauns, fascism and rave over (yet again) Doug Jones' dedication to his dual role (which successfully scared the crap out of us). Hope you enjoy!

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Production Shownotes:

  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 6 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 5: Hellboy

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“I said ‘Hey, you on the other side. Let her go. Because for her I will cross over. And then you’ll be sorry'.”

-Hellboy (2004)

For this week's episode of Del Toro Discourse we're covering another unconventional-yet-awesome superhero film, Hellboy (2004). Listen to us frantically try to remember what B.P.R.D stands for as we chat all about fabulous sets and practical effects, the first fishman of our hearts, Abe Sapien, and fire-proof clothing for absolute badass Liz Sherman. But really, it's all about our recurring Del Toro MVP, Ron Perlman as the titular character—a role that he was born to play. Hope you enjoy!

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Production Shownotes:

  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 5 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 4: Blade II

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“Oh I get it. I see now. You’ve been training for two years to take me out. And now here I am. Oooh it’s exciting. Okay, here’s your chance.”

-Blade II (2002)

They call him The Daywalker! That’s right, for this week’s episode of Del Toro Discourse, we’ll be discussing the filmmaker’s first superhero film, Blade II (2002). Listen to us briefly discuss the OG Marvel superhero and his debut film, how every superhero sequel should have a “forget what you know” opening recap, the return of Del Toro MVP Ron Perlman, Kris Kristofferson’s glorious hair, and of course: the one, the only, the iconic Wesley Snipes. Hope you enjoy!

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Production Shownotes:

  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 4 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 3: The Devil's Backbone

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“What is a ghost? A tragedy condemned to repeat itself time and again?”

-The Devil’s Backbone (2001)

Welcome back Loyal Listeners to another installment of Del Toro Discourse, where we'll be covering The Devil's Backbone (2001)! Listen to us discuss how to break it to an orphan that they're now an orphan, sublime ghostly designs, horrific armpit injuries, and the return of Del Toro MVP, Federico Luppi. Did we mention the horrific armpit injury? Hope you enjoy!

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Production Shownotes:

  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 3 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 2: Mimic

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“These things can imitate us, they can infiltrate us, they can breed a legion before anyone would notice.”

-Mimic (1997)

Welcome back to the latest installment of Del Toro Discourse! In today’s episode, we’re discussing the filmmaker’s second film (and first / almost last American film) Mimic (1997). Listen to us chat about Bug Mama / entomologist Dr. Susan Tyler’s lack of glove etiquette, untapped monster storylines, casual child murder in the sewers, the genuine horror of working with the Weinsteins, and the debut of the one and only Doug Jones in Del Toro’s filmography! Hope you enjoy!

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Production Shownotes:

  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 2 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.

Episode 1: Cronos

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“Señor Gris? You may continue the game. After all, you have the toy. But I’m keeping the instructions…”

-Cronos (1992)

Welcome to the first official episode of our Del Toro Discourse podcast! We’re kicking it off with a bang, covering Guillermo Del Toro’s debut film, Cronos (1992)— which coincidentally is also the debut of his collaboration with Ron Perlman (who we already suspect is going to become the MVP of this podcast). Listen to us discuss how the film twists vampire mythology, introduce The G.I.C (Guillermo Injury Count), as well as chat about the hilarious morbid (or morbidly hilarious) Tito, and our imagined off-screen ballroom dancing storyline for Mercedes. Hope you enjoy!

Episode Extras:

Production Shownotes:

  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.

  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.

  • Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S

  • Episode 1 Del Toro Discourse banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.