Exploring Predictive Programming In 1980s Classic 'The Lost Boys' - #We'reWatchingYou

In this episode, hosts Brandon Spain and Lindsy Waters, along with Brandon's son Nathan, discuss the iconic 80's movie The Lost Boys, directed by Joel Schumacher. They talk about the film's predictive programming, symbolism and other cultural aspects, as well as other works such as the Batman movies and St. Elmo’s Fire. They joke about Sam's secret fantasy for Rob Low, and mention that there is more to the movie than just vampirism. 

 

Exploring Predictive Programming in 'The Lost Boys' 

Discussion of Vampire Genres in the Movie 

Exploring the Mythos of Vampirism 

Summary: The Lost Boys (1987)

Analysis of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys in Relation to Michael Jackson, Jim Morrison, and Charles Manson

Exploring the Symbolism of the Movie 

Exploring the Themes of the Movie 

Exploring the Mythos of Manson, the Lost Boys, and St. Elmo's Fire

"Less Than Zero" and the Brat Pack

Discussion on Vampire Mythos in Popular Media

Exploring the Mythology of Vampires and Cryptids

Conversation on Caves, Blood, and the Bible

Exploring the Themes of 70s Music and Vampire Lore