XRGC: What We Can Learn From the 2025 Box Office and the Failed Launch of the Dark Universe
In this week’s group chat, Jason and Rosie dive into the world of classic horror films, focusing on the legacy of Universal Monsters and the failed attempts to create a modern Dark Universe. Then they explore the lessons we can learn from the box office trends in 2025, and wrap up by sharing their favorite Halloween treats. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Horror of ‘05 vs ‘25
On today’s episode! Rosie is joined by co-host of Feeling Seen podcast, Jordan Crucchiola to discuss the themes of horror movies of the year 2005, then with producer Carmen we compare that to horror of today, 2025. Are these two of the greatest years in the genre? And as it turns out, horror is more political than you think. 2005 horror movies mentioned: Saw III Hostel Wolf Creek 13 Ghosts House of Wax Sorrority Row Texas Chainsaw Massacre Black Christmas The Devil’s Rejects Dark Water The Ring 2 BloodRayne Doom Man-Thing Hellraiser: Hellworld Red Eye Urban Legends: Bloody Mary Amityville horror 2025 horror mentioned: Weapons Alien: Earth Bring Her Back The Monkey The Long Walk 28 Years Later Companion Megan 2.0 Subservience Sinners Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Peacemaker Season 2 Finale and the Future of the DCU
Jason and Rosie are joined by Ian to break down the final episode of Peacemaker season two and break down the theories about where the DCU goes next. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Saturday, and that means PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason is reporting live from New York Comic Con with Rosie. They cover the latest trailers and news out of NYCC, including: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2, and an update on the sequel to The Lord of the Rings; The Hunt For Gollum. Fortnite pulls and updates the “Peaceful Hips” emote for the Peacemaker skin, and NANA celebrates its 25th anniversary with Vivienne Westwood. PLUS Rosie has a special interview with the director of the new erotic horror movie out now, Bone Lake, Mercedes Bryce Morgan. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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XRGC: Ghost of Yotei, Tron: Ares, and Good Boy (with Erika Ishii, the voice of Atsu)
Draw your katana, your light cycle, and your doggie treats for this week’s jam packed Group Chat! First, Jason and Rosie are joined by Aaron to reflect on their first impressions of Ghost of Yotei, then we welcome in Erika Ishii, the voice of Atsu, for an exclusive interview! Aaron returns for his review of Tron: Ares, and the group discusses the soundtrack, the visual effects, and whether or not you should tap yourself into the Grid to go see the movie. Finally, we’ve got the Scream Queens (Rosie, Joelle, and Carmen) to talk about Good Boy! Follow Erika Ishii: Instagram Listen to Erika’s HINT! campaign on her podcast Worlds Beyond Number Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!
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