Somewhere on the Screen

SIGNS: Does M. Night Shyamalan’s Alien Invasion Movie Still Hold Up?

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

It’s time to look to the skies as Somewhere on the Screen revisits one of the most memorable alien movies of the early 2000s: M. Night Shyamalan’s SIGNS.

Ryan joins J.M. McNab, Blain Watters, and Robert LaRonde of the Rewatchability podcast for a hilarious deep dive into the 2002 sci-fi thriller starring Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix. From crop circles and mysterious lights to that unforgettable birthday-party footage, SIGNS helped introduce an entire generation to a very different kind of alien invasion movie. Grab your tin-foil hats, keep a glass of water nearby, and join us for a funny, nostalgic, and occasionally ufological rewatch of SIGNS on Somewhere on the Screen.

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THE UPRISING: A Secret Origin Story for a Legendary Outlaw?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:34:05 GMT

Ryan reviews THE UPRISING, the latest historical action epic from director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Trilogy, Captain Phillips), starring Andrew Garfield, Woody Norman, and Katherine Waterston Set during England's bloody Peasants' Revolt of 1381, the film follows a grieving farmer who helps ignite a rebellion against a ruthless monarchy. But does Greengrass's signature handheld camerawork and relentless intensity bring this medieval uprising to life, or does the chaos overwhelm the story?

Also... (SPOILER ALERT) is this a secret origin story of Robin Hood? Join Ryan as he breaks down the performances, action, historical accuracy, surprising ending, and whether The Uprising is worth your time.

The Uprising also features Cosmo Jarvis, Jamie Bell, Thomasin McKenzie, and Tom Hollander, and Sky Yang and is produced by Blumhouse.

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THE SOCIAL RECKONING: Is Aaron Sorkin’s Sequel Worth the Wait?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:22:11 GMT

Aaron Sorkin returns to the world of Facebook with THE SOCIAL RECKONING, the follow-up to The Social Network. Starring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, Mikey Madison as whistleblower Frances Haugen, and Jeremy Allen White as journalist Jeff Horwitz, the film exposes the darker side of social media, corporate power, and the battle for accountability. Ryan Sprague reviews the performances, Sorkin’s direction, and the film’s timely message. Has social media become more dangerous than we ever imagined?

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NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU: A Modern Alien Horror Classic?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Ryan is joined by actors and filmmakers Andrew Sanford and Nick Westemeyer to review the sci-fi horror film NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU, written and directed by Brian Duffield and starring Kaitlyn Dever.

What begins as a terrifying home invasion quickly becomes a fight for survival as a young woman confronts extraterrestrial visitors... and the painful secrets of her own past.

Ryan, Andrew, and Nick break down the film’s alien designs, UFO and abduction imagery, nearly dialogue-free storytelling, Kaitlyn Dever’s performance, and that unforgettable ending. Does No One Will Save You deserve a place among the best modern alien-invasion horror films?

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VERITY: A Psychosexual Thriller or a Twisted Disaster?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:28:57 GMT

Colleen Hoover’s bestselling psychological thriller VERITY hits the big screen, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett. But does this dark, twisted adaptation live up to the hype or did it crash and burn?

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DIGGER: Box Office Bomb... But is it Brilliant?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:16:18 GMT

Tom Cruise is back with DIGGER, a bold new movie that’s dividing critics and leaving audiences wondering what to make of it. But beneath the controversy, could DIGGER actually be one of the most important movies of the year? Ryan Sprague breaks down what the film is really trying to say, why it’s proving so divisive, and whether Tom Cruise’s latest gamble actually works.

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ALIEN ABDUCTIONS in Found Footage | The Movies That Terrified Us

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

It’s Halloween season, and Somewhere on the Screen is looking to the skies for a terrifying deep dive into found footage alien abduction movies! Ryan Sprague is joined by TV/film writer Andrew Sanford and film/stage actor Nick Westemeyer to revisit four unsettling takes on extraterrestrial terror:

- The McPherson Tape (1989)

- The Fourth Kind (2009)

- Slumber Party Alien Abduction from V/H/S/2 (2013)

- Alien Abduction (2014)

But this isn’t just a movie review. We go behind the scenes with Jillian Clare, star of "Alien Abduction," Dean Alioto, writer/director of the groundbreaking "The McPherson Tape" and Jason Eisner, director of "Slumber Party Alien Abduction," to hear firsthand how these alien nightmares were brought to life. It’s a Halloween movie review party of cosmic proportions. Keep the camera rolling… and whatever you do, don’t look up!

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IT (2017) Revisited: Stephen King, Pennywise & the Horror of Derry

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

It’s time to head back to Derry. 🎈

Ryan is joined by television writer and filmmaker Andrew Sanford to revisit IT (2017), Andy Muschietti’s blockbuster adaptation of Stephen King’s legendary horror novel. From Bill Skarsgård’s terrifying reinvention of Pennywise to the unforgettable chemistry of the Losers’ Club, Ryan and Andrew look back at what made the film such a massive horror phenomenon. Nearly a decade later, does IT still float among the best Stephen King adaptations? How well do the scares hold up? And does Pennywise remain as terrifying as he was when he first emerged from the sewers of Derry?

Grab your yellow raincoat, stay away from the storm drains, and join us for a trip back to Derry. You’ll float too! 🎈

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THE THING: Why John Carpenter’s Horror Classic Still Terrifies

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Ryan is joined by television writer and filmmaker Andrew Sanford and actor/producer Nick Westemeyer to revisit John Carpenter’s 1982 sci-fi/horror masterpiece, The Thing. Somehow, despite being both a filmmaker and UFO researcher, Ryan had never seen it...until now. The guys break down the film’s legendary practical effects, paranoia, cosmic horror, unforgettable performances, and ambiguous ending while exploring how a box-office disappointment became one of the most celebrated horror films of all time. Trust no one... because nobody, and noTHING, is quite what it seems!

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HALLOWEEN ENDS: Was It Really THAT Bad?

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:53:51 GMT

This Halloween, we head back to Haddonfield to revisit one of the most divisive horror sequels in recent memory: Halloween Ends.

Four years after David Gordon Green’s Halloween trilogy came to a controversial close, we’re looking back with fresh eyes. Was Halloween Ends really as bad as people say? Were its bizarre creative swings misunderstood? And where does it ultimately land in the legacy of the Halloween franchise?

Joining us are actor/producer Nicholas Westemeyer, horror filmmaker Dennis Cahlo, and actress and podcast host Bethany Watson. We break down that shocking opening, the Corey Cunningham storyline, Michael Myers taking a backseat, and the final confrontation between Laurie Strode and "The Shape."

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DISCLOSURE DAY Review with Hollywood Insiders who Worked with Steven Spielberg

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:10:51 GMT

Ryan is joined by Hollywood insiders, screenwriters, and Sound, Light & Frequency podcast hosts ‪Bryce Zabel and Brent Friedman for an in-depth, spoiler-filled review of Disclosure Day, the latest from legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Having both worked with Spielberg and spent years exploring the intersection of Hollywood, science fiction, and the UFO phenomenon, Bryce and Brent bring unique insider perspectives to one of the year's most talked-about films.

Together, they break down the film's themes, performances, visual storytelling, and its handling of UFO disclosure, government secrecy, and extraterrestrial contact. The discussion explores how Disclosure Day compares to Spielberg's iconic alien films, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and War of the Worlds, while examining the real-life UFO cases, historical references, and hidden easter eggs woven throughout the movie.

Where does Disclosure Day rank among Spielberg's greatest science-fiction films? Does it succeed as a UFO disclosure movie? And how accurately does it reflect decades of UFO history and research? Join us for a passionate, honest, and detailed conversation as we unpack every major moment, reveal our favorite scenes, debate its biggest surprises, and determine where Spielberg's newest alien outing stands in the pantheon of UFO cinema.

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Why Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a Masterpiece

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:48:28 GMT

With Disclosure Day now invading theaters worldwide, the conversation of UFO disclosure has been reignited.

Steven Spielberg had already created what many consider the greatest UFO film ever made: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). In this in-depth review, analysis, and retrospective, I explore how Close Encounters became a landmark in both science fiction cinema and UFO history. From its groundbreaking visual effects and unforgettable score by John Williams to its deeply human portrayal of UFO witnesses and experiencers, Spielberg's classic remains a powerful and emotional exploration of humanity's search for answers beyond our world.

We'll examine the real UFO cases and research that inspired the film, the involvement of UFO pioneer J. Allen Hynek, the influence of Jacques Vallée, and how Spielberg's lifelong fascination with the phenomenon ultimately led from Close Encounters to E.T., War of the Worlds, and now Disclosure Day.

As a UFO researcher and lifelong film fan, I compare Spielberg's newest alien epic with the movie that started it all and explain why Close Encounters of the Third Kind still stands as the gold standard for UFO storytelling nearly 50 years later.

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