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Two industry-working film nerds talk movies, television, and all manner of popular culture. This variety podcast contains thoughtful analysis and detailed review on everything from the biggest budget blockbusters to the smallest indie gems. Join the cult!
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Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
| Review | Finally, we are caught up with ‘Atlanta.’ The long-awaited third season of Donald Glover’s hit series just wrapped, and things are crazier than ever. Joining the cast is Kenyetta from the podcast, ’Kenyetta & Jack Save the World,’ to help Steven and Gabe dig into what makes this show so good - and its cultural significance. What in the world is Afro-Surrealism anyway?
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
| Review | Sometimes some crimes go slipping through the cracks, but these two gumshoes are picking up the slack.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
| Analysis | Bryce is back on the cast today as we jump feet first into ‘Halo,’ the new sci-fi epic on Paramount+ based on the massively popular video game franchise of the same name. A despondent Gabe helps Bryce run Steven through two decades of the iconic saga’s history before discussing the fluctuating level of quality of this latest live action adaptation.
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
| Review | ‘Men,’ am I right? The new Alex Garland joint is out, and it is a trip. Played as a horror story, Garland’s layered exploration of toxic masculinity is a hauntingly beautiful spectacle designed to disturb. Don’t watch this if you just had lunch-or a baby.
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
| Review | Ozark is finally over and has left us with so many feelings. Did it end well? Was justice served? Who survived? Will Netflix survive? A extremely big ups to the cast and crew of this unforgettable show.
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
| Review | ‘Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness’ is finally out and once again Mordo’s ominous warning rings true: “Forget everything that you think you know.” But does the MCU’s first “horror film” live up to the hype? And just how much campy fun and panache can the legendary Sam Raimi bring to the Disney formula? Let’s just say this one is a ride.
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
| Review | Marvel strikes back with, ’Moon Knight,’ a relatively unknown superhero with dueling identities-mascaraing as an Avatar for an Egyptian god. Sound confusing? You don’t know the half of it… or the third of it.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
| Review | With the current trend of multiverses and meta self-referencing, you know what would be perfect? Nicolas Cage playing a version of himself in a movie about his own career. That movie now exists. ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ is a heartfelt tribute to the renowned (and eccentric) movie star, but it’s also a celebration of film history. And Pedro Pascal is amazing too.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
| Review | Haaaaaark! Auteur Robert Eggers is back with his third feature film, ‘The Northman.’ Drawn from the Scandinavian legend of Viking warrior Amleth, this old tale of revenge has echoed throughout history, inspiring storytellers from Shakespeare to Walt Disney. The question is this: if you had the chance to change your fate - would you?
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
| Review | The new installment of the Harry Potter spinoff franchise, ‘Fantastic Beasts’ has arrived and it begs a larger question as we discuss other pre-established franchises and the quality of their current iterations; such as ’Jurassic Park,’ ‘Halo,’ and ‘The Book of Boba Fett.’