In this episode of GenreTainment, Marx & Julie sit down with indie filmmaking duo Ryan and Lily McCurdy to discuss their debut feature film, Pears—a quirky comedy noir about an incompetent private investigator and a case gone hilariously sideways.

Writer-director Ryan McCurdy and co-producer Lily McCurdy take us behind the scenes of Pears, sharing their journey from short films to full-length feature. You'll hear how they tackled the creative and logistical challenges of low-budget filmmaking and what it’s really like to make a movie with your spouse. Expect some laughs, real talk, and valuable advice for aspiring filmmakers. Also, we have clips from Pears, giving you a sneak peek of the film currently on Amazon Prime and Tubi!

🎥 Whether you’re a movie buff, indie creator, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this one’s for you.

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

Links:

Pears on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D5BT6VJ4/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Pears on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100033810/pears

Cabbit Crossing Publishing: https://www.cabbitcrossing.com

Dragons of a Different Tail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/dragonstail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/enchantedtales

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCardy Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmByV3iAOxwSQeiqQC4O5rg

#IndieFilm #FilmmakingPodcast #PearsMovie #ComedyNoir #PodcastInterview

This week, GenreTainment chats with David Peterson, an expert in Conlang (Constructed Languages) who created the Dothraki language for HBO's Game of Thrones and languages for alien races on SyFy's channels high anticipated series Defiance.

PLUS, interviews with the cast of Haven.

Peterson tells us how he became involved in creating languages (around a dozen at this point), how he started doing it professionally for television, introduces us to the world of Conlang (which is much bigger than we realize), the process he used to create the languages for Game of Thrones and Defiance, and so much more.

Hosts (and filmmakers) Marx and Julie give you the latest news on movies, television, web series and comic books; plus, interviews with writers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

“Never Take Me Down” Written and Performed by T. Shawn Hardy

Music "To The Wall" is licensed from Ovani Sound.

Links:

• GenreTainment on Facebook
• Television on the Wild Wild Web: How To Blaze Your Own Trail
• Marx on Twitter: @MrMarx

For this episode of GenreTainment we are chatting with author Erin M. Evans. She is best known for writing novels set in the Forgotten Realms world, which is both enjoyed by fans as novels and as a Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game setting. Her fourth novel set in this fantasy world is called The Adversary and is one of six books in The Sundering series, which promises to make big changes in the world of Faerun.

Erin tells us how she went from graduating with a degree in anthropology to writing for one of the most popular fantasy settings out there. We get hints of what to expect in her new book which hits bookstores on December 3rd.

Audio from The Sundering trailer courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.

“Never Take Me Down” Written and Performed by T. Shawn Hardy

Additional music, "Triumph", licensed by Omni Sound.

Join us for another GenreTalk as we review season 2 of Goosebumps titled The Vanishing.

We explore the show's plot, characters, and performances while comparing it to Season 1. Tune in for our spoiler-free review followed by a detailed spoiler analysis and final ratings.

Join the conversation in the comments and let us know what you think about Goosebumps!

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to GenreTalk!

00:56 Reviewing Goosebumps: The Vanishing

01:14 Spoiler-Free Impressions

05:19 Diving into Spoilers

17:56 Final Thoughts and Ratings

18:49 Wrapping Up

Links:

• Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cabbitcrossing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cabbitcrossing

• Dragons of a Different Tail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/dragonstail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Tales of Monstrosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/talesofmonstrosity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GenreTainment on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.facebook.com/genretainment

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠GenreTainment on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@cabbitcrossing?sub_confirmation=1

• Marx on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MrMarx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCardy Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

“Never Take Me Down” Written and Performed by T. Shawn Hardy

#TVReview #Goosebumps #Hulu #GoosebumpTheVanishingReview #GenreTalk

Join us for another GenreTalk as we review the new streaming movie, Star Trek Section 31.

We discuss the film's divisive reception, examine its strengths and weaknesses, and critique its alignment with the traditional Star Trek ethos. Tune in for our spoiler-free review followed by a detailed spoiler analysis and final ratings. Join the conversation in the comments and let us know what you think about Section 31!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to GenreTalk

01:19 Synopsis of Star Trek Section 31

01:49 Ratings from the Critics

02:26 Spoiler Free Review

05:54 Spoiler Review

14:23 Final Thoughts and Ratings

18:28 Conclusion

Links:

• Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cabbitcrossing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cabbitcrossing

• Dragons of a Different Tail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/dragonstail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Tales of Monstrosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/talesofmonstrosity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GenreTainment on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.facebook.com/genretainment

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠GenreTainment on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@cabbitcrossing?sub_confirmation=1

• Marx on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MrMarx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCardy Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

“Never Take Me Down” Written and Performed by T. Shawn Hardy

#TVReview #StarTrek #ParamountPlus #Section31Review #StarTrekSection31 #GenreTalk

Join us for another GenreTalk as we review the first 10 episodes of Cobra Kai Season 6, right before the final episodes air on Netflix.

We start with a spoiler-free review before diving into detailed spoilers and giving our final ratings. We talk about the show’s evolution from a YouTube Red original to a Netflix hit, its character arcs, drama, and martial arts action. We also compare it to other revivals like the new Star Wars trilogy and Star Trek: Picard, and give our thoughts on the series as a whole.

Don't forget to subscribe/follow and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Links:

• Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cabbitcrossing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cabbitcrossing

• Dragons of a Different Tail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/dragonstail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Tales of Monstrosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/talesofmonstrosity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GenreTainment on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.facebook.com/genretainment

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠GenreTainment on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@cabbitcrossing?sub_confirmation=1

• Marx on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MrMarx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCardy Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

“Never Take Me Down” Written and Performed by T. Shawn Hardy

#TVReview #CobraKai #Netflix #CobraKaiReview #KarateKid #GenreTalk

Join Marx and Julie on GenreTainment for a fun discussion about monsters, folklore, and horror with Dr. Emily Zarka, also known as Dr. Z! With a PhD in literature and a specialty in gothic and horror studies, Dr. Zarka shares her expertise and passion for all things monstrous, including her acclaimed PBS Digital Studios series, Monstrum.

In this episode, we’ll uncover the creative process behind Monstrum, explore the cultural significance of monsters, and learn about emerging trends in digital folklore. From classic myths to modern fears, Dr. Z provides expert insights into why monsters captivate us and what they reveal about humanity. Plus, she offers valuable advice for aspiring YouTubers and creators!

Whether you’re a fan of folklore, a horror enthusiast, or a creator looking for inspiration, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

Links:

Storied: https://www.youtube.com/@pbsstoried

Dr. Emily Zarka's website: https://www.dremilyzarka.com/ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/cabbitcrossing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dragons of a Different Tail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://books2read.com/dragonstail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tales of Monstrosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/talesofmonstrosity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ McCardy Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmByV3iAOxwSQeiqQC4O5rg

#monsters #folklore #monstrum

Join the hosts of GenreTalk as they review the Disney+ MCU series Agatha All Along. The episode kicks off with a spoiler-free overview before diving into in-depth spoilers and personal ratings.

Marx and Julie discuss the show’s plot, memorable characters, viewership stats, and how it stacks up against other MCU TV series. They also explore the writing, budget considerations, and standout performances that bring this spellbinding story to life.

We’d love to hear your thoughts—share them in the comments!

Links:

• Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cabbitcrossing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cabbitcrossing
• Dragons of a Different Tail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/dragonstail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Tales of Monstrosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/talesofmonstrosity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GenreTainment on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠GenreTainment on YouTube⁠⁠⁠
• Marx on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MrMarx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCardy Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

“Never Take Me Down” Written and Performed by T. Shawn Hardy

#TVReview #AgathaAllAlong #MCU #AgathaAllAlongReview #GenreTalk