The Nextlander crew branches out into media that doesn’t require a controller to enjoy! Join Alex, Brad, and Vinny as they watch the movies, shows, and anime they’ve either missed out on up to this point in their lives, or just want to revisit again.
101: Commando (1985)
Aug 12, 2024
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Before the Watchcast goes on a one week hiatus, we've got one more movie to shove into your faces, and this time it's the Schwarzenegger squib and explosion fest Commando! And Dan Ryckert's here to lend his film school analysis to this classic of the dudes blowing up genre. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 101: Commando (1985) (00:00:18) - Intro. (00:01:53) - Where has Commando been all Brad's life? (00:11:12) - Some background on how Commando got made. (00:15:44) - Our incredible cast (in that some of them greatly strain credibility). (00:26:04) - Some budget and stunt talk. (00:29:38) - Break! (00:30:03) - We're back. Let's party! (00:38:29) - We've gotten our pesky introductions out of the way, now let's start blowing people up. (00:45:06) - John Matrix will not be participating in any coups today. (00:49:24) - Matrix is off the plane, now it's time to find Sully, and say hello to Rae Dawn Chong. (00:57:25) - Matrix (briefly) explains himself. (01:00:15) - Time to fight Bill Duke and kill the other guy from Renegade. (01:04:36) - Supermarket Sweep, John Matrix style. (01:08:22) - Thank goodness he found the one flight attendant that had been taking sea plane lessons. (01:13:41) - An orgiastic delight of squibs and explosions. (01:20:12) - Let off some steam, Bennett. (01:26:01) - Just bodies. (01:27:47) - Final thoughts. (01:29:51) - What's coming up on the Watchcast in two weeks, and also Vinny's ranking. (01:33:45) - Outro.
100: Jackie Brown (1997)
Aug 05, 2024
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Twin Peaks is wrapped, but we find ourselves longing for more time with the cast, so why not dig into some of the non-Lynch movies these folks have made over the years? First up, Robert Forster's triumphant comeback movie and, at least in one host's estimation, Quentin Tarantino's best overall work, Jackie Brown! CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 100: Jackie Brown (1997) (00:00:39) - Intro. (00:01:46) - Our movie this week: Jackie Brown! (00:09:46) - Working our way through the all-star cast. (00:22:31) - How this movie got made. (00:28:30) - Launching into the movie itself. (00:32:20) - Meeting Jackie Brown, then meeting Ordell, Louis, and Melanie. (00:39:33) - Our introduction to Max Cherry, and bye bye Beaumont. (00:48:44) - Dargus! (00:51:59) - A surprisingly all-star cast for a pre-trial hearing, and Jackie gets sprung. (00:58:43) - Break! (00:59:03) - We're back, and Ordell's in a killing mood again. (01:04:42) - Max pays a morning visit. (01:10:48) - Jackie hatches her plan, and Melanie jumps on Louis. (01:17:52) - A longing memory for the heyday of music stores and fashion malls. (01:24:02) - The first drop. (01:28:56) - The heist is on. (01:41:37) - Louis messed up. (01:47:29) - Jackie talks her way past the cops, but now she's got Ordell to deal with. (01:57:59) - Closing things out with Jackie and Max. (02:01:05) - Final thoughts. (02:05:55) - Housekeeping for next week, and outro.
BONUS: Twin Peaks: The Supplemental Materials
Jul 29, 2024
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The watching may have concluded, but the discussion is not yet over! Join us as we dive into the books, the wikis, the fan theories, and everything else that encompasses Twin Peaks one last time. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Bonus Episode 002: Twin Peaks: The Books and Everything Else (00:00:40) - Intro. (00:06:45) - What did the guys go hunting for in the intervening week. (00:09:33) - Explaining The Secret History of Twin Peaks, by Mark Frost. (00:10:54) - Dougie Milford: The Forest Gump of clandestine government projects. (00:14:49) - What do we know about Jack Parsons? The concept of Thelema? The Goddess Babalon? (00:20:00) - By gawd King, that's Richard Milhouse Nixon's music! (00:31:33) - But who is the Archivist? (00:35:54) - Summing up what the Secret History has to offer (and some Final Dossier talk. (00:46:32) - Break! (00:47:05) - We're back, and now it's time to find out what happened to your favorite characters (like Audrey!). (01:00:06) - Let's talk about Donna (and the Haywards, and also Lana we guess). (01:08:11) - How's Annie? (Also, Hank's dead.) (01:11:02) - The long and ridiculous story of Norma's parents. (01:14:33) - Bouncing around a bunch of minor characters and plot threads. (01:16:20) - Josie! (01:19:23) - There is, unfortunately, no significant new info on Harry. (01:20:18) - Vinny wants to know more about the nature of certain characters (and places). (01:29:31) - Carl, the Packards, and beyond. (01:36:45) - On the subject of Tammy (and some other odds and ends about Diane and Jeffries). (01:43:10) - Any later thoughts on the finale with a week to stew on it? (01:45:21) - Going through some of your submitted questions and theories. (02:22:18) - Final thoughts on all things Twin Peaks. (02:28:10) - Some housekeeping for next week and beyond. (02:31:05) - Outro.
99: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 17 and 18
Jul 22, 2024
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The final of Twin Peaks: The Return is upon us, and all that's left to do is vanquish evil, find Laura, and come to a definite and complete understanding of exactly what the hell is going on in whatever year this is. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 099: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 17 & 18 (00:00:48) - Intro. (00:06:09) - A short housekeeping note about next week's bonus episode. (00:07:48) - Diving headlong into Part 17, or, The Past Dictates the Future. (00:16:01) - Everybody makes a break for Twin Peaks. (00:20:13) - Jerry's OK! And taking stock of whose stories we saw a conclusion to and who we didn't. (00:26:43) - Mr. C arrives at the coordinates. (00:37:17) - Mr. C arrives at the sheriff's station. (00:42:49) - A lot of things happening at once. (00:47:03) - Lucy's big moment. (00:51:43) - Bopping the BOB egg. (00:55:08) - Curtain call for most of our cast. (01:00:44) - Off to the Great Northern, and to Philip. (01:11:36) - February 23rd, 1989. (01:20:51) - The return of Julee Cruise. (01:23:10) - Break! (01:23:34) - On to Part 18, otherwise known as What Is Your Name? (01:31:02) - Cooper returns, and then heads off to...where? Or when? (01:39:18) - Is a motel just a motel? Or is it something more? (01:45:11) - Exploring beautiful Odessa, Texas. (01:49:54) - Say hello to Carrie Page. (01:54:19) - On the road with Agent Cooper. (01:57:33) - Arriving in Twin Peaks. (02:01:38) - What year is this? (02:02:43) - What does it mean, guys? (02:24:55) - Talking about books, and our plans for next week's bonus episode. (02:34:34) - Outro.
98: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 15 & 16
Jul 09, 2024
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A mere four episodes stand between us and the conclusion of Twin Peaks, and this week we're saying goodbye to some old friends, some new foes, and our already tenuous grip on reality. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 098: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 15 & 16 (00:00:19) - Intro. (00:03:51) - Kicking off Part 15, or There's Some Fear in Letting Go. (00:13:45) - We finally found the Convenience Store. (00:26:30) - Mr. C and Richard meet. (00:29:24) - Steven and Gersten lost in the woods. (00:37:16) - ZZ Top night at the Roadhouse. (00:40:33) - The wrong Joneses, and goodbye Duncan Todd. (00:44:10) - A strange night in the clink, and Hutch and Chantal get their Wendy's. (00:46:14) - An electrifying night at the Jones household. (00:49:03) - The Log Lady says her farewell. (00:56:08) - Audrey and Charlie have made to the foyer. (00:58:50) - Ruby screams. (01:01:12) - Break! (01:01:34) - We're back, and it's time for Part 16, No Knock, No Doorbell. (01:11:39) - Dougie is surrounded by loved ones, and Hutch and Chantal meet their match. (01:16:45) - FINALLY. (01:23:27) - Diane's reveal. (01:37:38) - Cooper says goodbye to the Las Vegas crew. (01:41:47) - Edward Louis Severson III, and Audrey's last dance. (01:47:21) - Final thoughts. (01:49:37) - Some scheduling housekeeping for the finale episode, and announcing a wrap-up bonus episode. (01:52:09) - Outro.
97: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 13 & 14
Jul 01, 2024
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On this week's Watchcast we're up to parts 13 and 14 in Twin Peaks: The Return. Join us as we wander aimlessly through the woods, dream our Monica Bellucci dreams, and sing along to everyone's favorite James Hurley song. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 097: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 13 & 14 (00:00:15) - Intro. (00:03:29) - Alex's weekly mea culpa (there's a lot to keep track of!). (00:05:00) - Vinny is not going to wait around to talk about "Just You". (00:07:23) - A very disconcerting conga line. (00:13:23) - The Mitchums' bounty bestowed upon the Joneses. (00:15:46) - A nice trip to farm country for an arm-wrestling match. (00:25:29) - Some time alone with our good friend Ray. (00:34:20) - The Fuscos are on the cusp of a realization, and Sinclair needs poison. (00:37:23) - Hutch and Chantal muse about Mormons, and Sinclair makes his move. (00:41:05) - Steven is missing, Anthony confesses. (00:45:39) - Learning a lot about Norma's diner franchise, and Dr. Jacoby and Nadine finally meet. (00:52:24) - Sarah enjoys some televised fisticuffs, and Charlie will not tell Audrey what Tina said. (00:56:54) - (to the tune of Irene Cara's "Fame") James! (00:59:34) - Ed's lonely soup. (01:02:53) - Break! (01:03:29) - We're back, and it's time for Part 14, otherwise known as We Are Like the Dreamer. (01:07:46) - Diane's familial reveal, and Cole's latest Monica Bellucci dream. (01:17:27) - Chad finally experiences justice, and the cops are off to Jack Rabbit's Palace. (01:25:42) - What is up with this guy's face. (01:27:22) - James and Freddie. (01:33:30) - Something's wrong with Sarah. (01:43:22) - Lissie at the Roadhouse, and more Billy talk. (01:47:44) - Final thoughts (and some predictions for next week's episodes). (01:51:08) - Outro.
96: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 11 & 12
Jun 24, 2024
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Things are heating up in Twin Peaks! Keys have arrived! Billy is missing! Guns are going off! We've got to get home, and we've got miles to go! We haven't seen our uncle in a very long while! AH! AH! AH! CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 096: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 11 & 12 (00:00:17) - Intro. (00:02:05) - Launching straight into part 11, AKA There's Fire Where You Are Going. (00:05:21) - Becky goes off. (00:14:11) - Hastings takes the FBI to the site. (00:21:08) - Bobby and Shelley confront Becky. (00:24:50) - WE HAVE TO GET HOME. WE HAVE MILES TO GO. (00:32:39) - Hawk's cool map. (00:37:09) - The aftermath of Cole's experience. (00:39:26) - Dougie and the Mitchums meet face-to-face. (00:50:10) - Champagne and cherry pie (thank you, Mr. Jackpots). (00:58:04) - Break! (00:58:33) - We're back, and it's time for Albert and Cole to bring Tammy into the Blue Rose in part 12, AKA Let's Rock. (01:04:59) - Jerry escapes the woods, Sarah Palmer shops, and Dougie plays catch. (01:10:09) - Hawk checks in on Sarah. (01:11:41) - More texting with Diane, and Ben gets some bad news. (01:20:11) - Cole's French friend. (01:23:54) - Warden Murphy gets it, and Dr. Jacoby is starting to repeat himself. (01:26:14) - Audrey! Charlie? Billy?!? (01:34:21) - Diane looks up the numbers, and one more trip to the Roadhouse. (01:39:27) - Final thoughts. (01:45:46) - Outro.
95: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 9 and 10
Jun 17, 2024
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After the wild note Part 8 left off on, it's time to get back to some good old fashioned Twin Peaks stuff involving mysterious devices, extradimensional experiences, and the rigors of online shopping. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 093: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 9 & 10 (00:00:20) - Intro. (00:01:46) - Launching right into Part 9, otherwise known as This Is the Chair (and one addendum to last week's episodes). (00:13:40) - Flying over South Dakota in grand FBI style. (00:16:32) - The Fuscos are on the case. (00:22:33) - The arrest of Ike The Spike. (00:25:14) - This is not The Chair. (00:27:48) - This IS The Chair. (00:33:09) - Diane gets a text, Briggs' body is examined, and Albert makes a friend. (00:36:25) - The eternal struggle of man versus foot. (00:37:58) - Chad is banished from the conference room, and Bobby is the key. (00:45:11) - The world's most awkward smoke break, and Lynch's nickname for Laura Dern. (00:47:21) - Hastings unburdens himself. (00:54:11) - Ben and Bev continue to not find the sound (or each other), and our Roadhouse check-in. (00:59:15) - Break! (00:59:34) - We're back, and it's time for Part 10, otherwise known as Laura Is the One. (01:07:24) - Carl sings a song while Steven flies off the handle. (01:11:01) - Candy hunts for a wild beast. (01:13:22) - Dougie goes to Doctor Phlox. (01:15:32) - The Mitchums watch the news. (01:17:45) - The sexual allure of Dougie Jones is too much for Janey-E. (01:21:18) - Dr. Jacoby's latest broadcast. (01:23:16) - Janey's post-coital glow, Jerry remains lost, and Chad is on a sneaking mission. (01:26:06) - Hello Johnny, how are you today? (01:28:49) - Duncan Todd makes Anthony Sinclair an offer. (01:34:40) - Albert and Constance have their date, and Anthony visits the Mitchums. (01:38:06) - Cole has a vision, and gets some news. (01:43:51) - Ben gets word about Richard's attack, and the Log Lady has a message. (01:47:01) - Rebekah Del Rio in the Roadhouse. (01:49:20) - Final thoughts. (01:53:53) - Outro.
94: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 7 & 8
Jun 10, 2024
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The time has come, Watchcasters. We know this is a Twin Peaks: The Return episode a bunch of you have had circled on your calendars, and now the wait is at an end. Join us as we pick through parts 7 and 8, and ponder what revelations they may have to offer. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 093: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 5 & 6 (00:01:03) - Intro. (00:02:32) - Answering some questions Vinny had last time. Alex says one thing about numbers that's wrong here but corrects himself later, so please don't yell at him. (00:08:16) - Let's jump into Part 7, AKA There's a Body All Right. (00:10:10) - Some solid meat right out of the gate. Stop giggling. (00:21:20) - Andy is on the case of the hit-and-run, and Frank's sick desk. (00:29:21) - Back to Buckhorn, where there's a body, all right. (00:32:51) - Gordon whistles some Rammstein, and Diane is brought into the fold. (00:44:47) - Diane grills Mr. C. (00:50:57) - Andy's guy never shows, and Warden Murphy accepts Mr. C's invitation. (00:57:33) - Detectives Fusco arrive with some vehicular questions. (01:02:57) - The Spike attacks! (01:06:01) - A hum in the walls of the Great Northern. (01:10:15) - A man sweeps, and a Renault does something scummy. (01:14:17) - Mr. C absconds with Ray, and we close out at the Double R. (01:19:25) - Getting ready for Part 8. (01:21:11) - Break! (01:21:54) - We're back! And before we launch into Part 8, here's a minor correction. (01:23:28) - OK, let's do this thing. (01:29:17) - Mr. C and Ray make their escape. Sort of. (01:35:32) - Ray makes his move. (01:43:31) - The Nextlander Watchcast is proud to welcome The Nine Inch Nails. (01:50:29) - Meanwhile, in New Mexico (in 1945). (02:02:50) - Welcome to the Cool Zone. (02:12:42) - Eleven years later... (02:27:28) - Final thoughts. (02:37:48) - Setting up for next week's episodes. (02:41:03) - Outro.
93: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 5 & 6
Jun 03, 2024
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On this week's Watchcast we're up to parts five and six in The Return, and we're meeting all kinds of new folks from Las Vegas to Philadelphia, and all the South Dakotas in between. And only some of those folks die horrifically! CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 093: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 5 & 6 (00:00:48) - Intro. (00:03:38) - Vinny has questions. (00:10:57) - Kicking things off with Part 5, AKA Case Files. (00:14:18) - Well, now we know what that headless body ate. (00:17:40) - He's still with us. (00:20:27) - Mike Nelson got old and square, and Sheriff Truman's wife is very upset. (00:25:12) - Everybody wants Dougie's car, and Dougie goes to work. (00:33:21) - Here come the Mitchum brothers. (00:37:58) - Car go boom, key gets mailed. (00:40:45) - Our first real visit to the Double R. (00:47:14) - Someone forgot to pick up Dougie, Hawk and Andy continue the work, and Jacoby is a streamer. (00:52:44) - Meanwhile...at the Pentagon?!? (00:56:40) - The Trouble with Richard. (01:01:17) - Tammy inspects Cooper's fingerprints, and Mr. C makes a call. (01:07:01) - Break! (01:07:24) - We're back! Part 6! Don't Die! (01:15:53) - Mike has another message. Don't die! Also, Albert finds his target. (01:22:06) - Richard and Red. (01:27:00) - Carl! The giggling German waitress! Some kid! (01:36:25) - Duncan Todd gets a message, of sorts, and here comes Ike the Spike. (01:38:54) - Cooper/Dougie delivers his homework. (01:41:46) - Janey-E lays the smackdown. (01:45:36) - Loraine, we hardly knew ye. (01:48:55) - Hawk makes a discovery (and so does Brad). (01:55:41) - Closing out the episode with Sharon Van Etten, and final thoughts. (02:05:44) - A little housekeeping for next week's episodes, and outro.
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