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.
92: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 3 & 4
May 27, 2024
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We dive further into Twin Peaks' final season and take a fantastic voyage with our good friend Agent Cooper through time, space, and the electrical grid. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 092: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 3 & 4 (00:00:18) - Intro, and early thoughts. (00:12:36) - Gathering our thoughts to kick off Part 3, or Call for Help. (00:17:26) - Cooper's not-so-fantastic voyage. (00:25:29) - She's an American Girl, but is she Ronette? (00:28:27) - Mr. C tries to hold it in, and we meet Dougie Jones. (00:37:33) - Cooper comes in through the outlet. (00:43:38) - Something real badwrong happening in Mr. C's car. Meanwhile, in Twin Peaks... (00:48:58) - The longest two minutes in Twin Peaks history. (00:50:41) - Helloooooo Mr. Jackpots. (00:56:09) - Cole! Albert! Tammy! The Cactus Blossoms! (01:05:47) - Break! (01:06:07) - We're back, and it's time for Part 4, or, ...Brings Back Some Memories. (01:16:07) - Off to Lancelot Court to meet Janey-E and Sonny Jim. (01:21:07) - Cole goes to see an old friend. (01:27:45) - Sheriff Truman! Wait...Sheriff Truman? (01:36:55) - Wally Brando. (01:44:57) - Dougie gets a message and enjoys a jazz breakfast. (01:49:42) - Classified fingerprints. (01:52:32) - Face to face with Mr. C, and Cole wants to bring someone in. (02:04:51) - Au Revoir Simone, and final thoughts. (02:10:34) - Outro.
91: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 1 & 2
May 20, 2024
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It's been a long road getting to Twin Peaks: The Return, but let's all just be glad we didn't have to wait 25 years like everyone else. Join us as we dive into Twin Peaks' final season to learn what all our favorite residents are up to, what happened to Agent Cooper, and what the hell is in that big glass box. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 091: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 1 & 2 (00:00:27) - Intro. (00:05:28) - A bit about what's gone on in the previous 25 years. (00:16:20) - Some of the people we lost during that time, and will lose before all is said and done. (00:19:25) - Kicking things off with Part 1, or My Log Has a Message for You. (00:27:28) - Dr. Jacoby gets shovels, and New York City?!? (00:35:45) - Them rowdy Horne boys are back, albeit in less rowdy form. (00:40:23) - Mr. C. (00:43:24) - Sam and Tracy's big date. (00:51:40) - Taking a little jaunt to Buckhorn, South Dakota. (00:57:15) - Our first visit with the Log Lady. (01:01:25) - Matthew Lillard, what have you done? And some talk about Cooper's status in the world. (01:05:22) - The interrogation of Bill Hastings. (01:09:22) - Break! (01:09:44) - We are back, and it's time for Part 2, otherwise known as The Stars Turn and A Time Presents Itself. (01:15:21) - Mr. C kills Bill's wife. (01:17:46) - This guy! It's that guy! (01:21:51) - Mr. C doesn't need. Mr. C wants. (01:26:17) - Hawk visits the circle, and Cooper is visited by some old friends. (01:40:54) - Mr. C goes a killin'. (01:52:05) - Cooper's flight from the Red Room and journey into the beyond. (01:56:52) - Sarah Palmer drinks, and James' Cool Status. (02:04:47) - Final thoughts (and questions). (02:12:01) - Outro.
BONUS: Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014)
May 06, 2024
Show notes
For all you Twin Peaks superfans out there, enjoy this very special bonus Watchcast where we talk about the various deleted and extended scenes from Fire Walk With Me. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Bonus Episode 001: Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014 (00:00:17) - Intro. (00:04:00) - How The Missing Pieces came into existence. (00:09:23) - Kicking things off with the added Chester Desmond material. (00:14:06) - Diane?!? (00:17:40) - Give us all the Bowie we can handle. (00:23:53) - A few miscellaneous scenes. (00:28:30) - Falling in love with Dell Mibbler. (00:31:00) - More time at the Double R, and checking in with the Haywards. (00:35:19) - Checking in with The Arm, and BOB is in the ceiling fan. (00:37:33) - If only these Ed and Norma scenes were necessary. And taking the ride to Canada. (00:40:46) - More with Teresa Banks, more key bumps, and our first check-in with the Twin Peaks cops. (00:44:03) - More of the aftermath from Bobby's homicide, and Dr. Jacoby checks in. (00:47:32) - A vital dose of Vitamin Briggs, and our one Lucy moment. (00:50:34) - A truly terrifying Leland moment. (00:52:01) - The last handful of scenes. (00:57:25) - Where we go from here. (01:03:23) - Outro.
90: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
May 06, 2024
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Our watch-through of Twin Peaks: The Return is visible on the horizon, but before we can get there, we've got to go back to where it all began. Join us as we learn about the Blue Rose, meet Phillip Jeffries, and witness the final tormented days of Laura Palmer. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 080: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) (00:00:34) - Intro. (00:02:38) - Some early reactions and attempts to figure into the Twin Peaks canon. (00:07:20) - The three picture deal that never came to be. (00:11:04) - What this movie does for Laura's story, and how it reframes Leland. (00:20:40) - Additional production notes, including casting changes. (00:25:34) - How Fire Walk With Me was received at the time. (00:30:34) - Doing a quick brother check-in before we launch into the film proper. (00:34:04) - Break! (00:34:33) - We're back, and it's time to meet Chester Desmond. (00:44:29) - Dealing with the Deer Meadow cops, and that gosh darned fingernail. (00:49:57) - Do not wake Harry Dean Stanton. (00:51:23) - The disappearance of Chet Desmond, and the arrival of Phillip Jeffries. (01:01:30) - One year later. (01:11:15) - The diary, and what Laura knows about BOB. (01:17:45) - Playing around with time. (01:21:53) - Laura abandons Meals on Wheels, has a terrible dinner. (01:29:41) - Laura's dream. (01:34:38) - This is where we live, Shelly! (01:37:24) - Roadhouse artist in residence: Julee Cruise. (01:39:52) - The Pink Room. (01:46:27) - The one-armed man appears. (01:53:17) - Bobby finally gets around to killing a guy. (01:56:37) - James is almost redeemable in this thing. (01:57:49) - BOB is unmasked. (02:04:33) - The last night of Laura's life. (02:07:38) - The murder. (02:15:18) - Laura gets her angel. (02:19:25) - Final thoughts (and questions). (02:27:38) - Outro.
89: Mission: Impossible (1996)
Apr 29, 2024
Show notes
On this week's Watchcast we dive deep into the movie that kicked off Tom Cruise's obsession with crafting exciting near death experiences for himself in Brian De Palma's Mission: Impossible! CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 89: Mission: Impossible (1996) (00:00:36) - Intro. (00:02:03) - What is our familiarity with any version of Mission: Impossible. (00:04:54) - A little bit of M:I history. (00:11:14) - How this movie came to be (and some discussion of The Tom Cruise Experience). (00:19:24) - Talking about writers, and writing. (00:25:43) - Pressing the Tom Cruise button. (00:28:41) - Last production notes. (00:32:32) - How did the TV cast feel about this movie? Well... (00:36:50) - Break! (00:37:13) - We're back! Let's dig into everything going on in Mission: Impossible. (00:43:05) - Setting up the next (and final) mission for some of this team. (00:53:43) - Time to go to work. (00:56:47) - EVERYBODY'S DEAD. (01:02:18) - M:I gadgetry. (01:04:25) - Tom Cruise discovers Usenet. (01:11:40) - Claire's back, so let's go meet Max. (01:21:02) - The Langley Job. (01:37:21) - We have a NOC list, and suddenly, Jim Phelps! (01:48:37) - Let's jump on a train. And off a train. And onto a helicopter. And then off the helicopter back onto the train. (02:06:12) - Folks, we have a franchise. (02:08:10) - Final thoughts. (02:15:38) - Talking about next week's film: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. (02:20:10) - Outro.
88: Dragnet (1987)
Apr 22, 2024
Show notes
On this week's Watchcast we scrutinize the ridiculous 1987 movie version of TV's driest cop show, Dragnet! And in the process Vinny and Alex try their best to figure out why the heck this movie, of all movies, holds so much real estate in their brains. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 88: Dragnet (1987) (00:00:37) - Intro. (00:02:07) - Goofball Hanks vs. Dramatic Hanks. (00:05:45) - Talking about old Dragnet. (00:11:22) - Did any of us know the show at all? And where does this movie fit in the lineage of cop comedies? (00:18:43) - Some (limited) production notes. (00:22:06) - Our (mostly) all-star cast. (00:29:09) - The chapter you've all been waiting for. (00:38:29) - Why don't they make Dragnets anymore. (00:42:04) - Break! (00:42:25) - We're back, let's set some pornos on fire and get Tom Hanks in here. (00:49:59) - The nature of P.A.G.A.N. (00:54:59) - The interrogation of Emil Muzz. (00:57:47) - Grab your goat leggings, it's party time. (01:06:56) - How do you top a P.A.G.A.N. party? You don't. (01:11:44) - Grandma Mundy and the Brown Derby. (01:16:59) - Pep to the rescue, and trying to piece together this evil plot. (01:25:04) - Party at the Bait mansion. (01:31:55) - To the airport! (01:36:16) - A reverend arrested is a virgin saved. (01:38:38) - Final thoughts. (01:44:19) - Our film for next week: Mission: Impossible! (01:47:54) - Outro.
87: Beavis & Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Apr 15, 2024
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On this week's Watchcast we kick off a month of TV-related movies with the first trip to the big screen for a beloved pair of cartoon dumbasses in Beavis & Butt-Head Do America! CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 87: Beavis & Butt-Head Do America (1996) (00:00:12) - Intro. (00:01:27) - What does Beavis & Butt-Head mean to us? (00:10:10) - The music video (and reality show) riffs, and Mike Judge's voices. (00:15:10) - The various controversies. (00:21:20) - Liquid Television origins, and the show's limited availability. (00:25:27) - Pelting Vinny and Brad with Beavis & Butt-Head related questions. (00:35:10) - Getting into the movie's production history. (00:41:30) - Our all-star cast. (00:46:35) - Break! (00:46:58) - We're back, and it's time to study Butt-head's giant crotch. (00:51:22) - Theme song talk. (00:53:18) - A brief stop at Highland High, and meeting Muddy. (00:58:31) - Our journey across America begins. (00:59:46) - Arriving in Vegas, and soundtrack talk. (01:03:53) - Beavis & Butt-Head Don't Do Dallas. (01:06:49) - On a bus tour to destroy America's landmarks, and Tom Anderson's life. (01:12:04) - Lost in the desert. (01:16:42) - Throwing Beavis from a moving trunk. (01:18:42) - It's all going down in Washington. (01:24:22) - White House Dumb. (01:29:20) - The final stand-off. (01:30:41) - A kindred spirit in Bill Clinton. (01:32:54) - Finally, the boys are united with their one true love. (01:34:16) - Final thoughts. (01:39:16) - Talking about next week's movie: Dragnet! (01:42:09) - Outro.
86: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Apr 08, 2024
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We close out our month of '90s hero flicks with the heroes in the half shell! Join us as we dive deep into Turtlemania and ponder the strange edges of this surprisingly solid rubber suit turtle movie. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 86: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990 (00:00:14) - Intro. (00:02:21) - What level of Turtles fandom are we operating at, and some talk about the comic origins. (00:05:55) - Toy talk, and discussions of censorship around the cartoon and movie. (00:11:44) - The movie's production history. (00:21:30) - The animatronic suits. (00:36:19) - Soundtrack talk, and sequel talk. (00:44:54) - Break! (00:45:14) - Cowabunga, we're back! (00:48:26) - (Roger Daltry voice) TEENAGE CRIME WAVE! (00:53:31) - The boys achieve their first victory. (00:59:10) - Casey Jones you'd better watch your swing. (01:04:45) - The Danny problem. (01:08:35) - Half (shell) of the turtles' origin story. (01:12:44) - Splinter gets rat-napped. (01:15:04) - Sam Rockwell?!? (01:16:51) - A very ridiculous Shredder. (01:22:45) - Raiding April's apartment. (01:26:01) - Splinter tries to get through to Danny. (01:28:59) - A nice trip to the country. (01:37:13) - Sewer sweet sewer, and Casey goes on a sneaking mission. (01:39:57) - The second half (shell) of the origin story. (01:45:04) - Racing toward our final battle. (01:51:34) - The final showdown with Shredder. (02:00:14) - Final thoughts. (02:08:07) - What's coming up on the Watchcast. (02:12:26) - Outro.
85: Batman (1989)
Apr 01, 2024
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On this week's Watchcast we tackle the mother of all comic book blockbusters in Tim Burton's Batman! Join us as we talk Nicholson's Joker, the Keat-dawg, cool gadgets, and all that sweet, sweet merchandise. CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 85: Batman (1989) (00:00:27) - Intro. (00:01:44) - The status of superhero movies when Batman came around. (00:07:13) - The cultural phenomenon that was this movie, and some thoughts on its tone. (00:10:24) - Talkin' Jokers past and present. (00:18:27) - Where we were at when Batman came out, and what merchadise did we partake of. (00:27:46) - The movie's production history. (00:38:25) - Our cast, and how the Keat-dawg got the part. (00:51:20) - Why Tim Burton didn't stick around past the first sequel. (00:54:08) - Some additional production notes. (00:57:26) - Talking about the soundtrack, both Elfman and Prince. (01:04:18) - Somehow, Warner claims this lost money. (01:09:38) - Break! (01:10:09) - We're back, and it's time to actually talk about this movie! (01:15:44) - The introduction of Jack Napier and Vicki Vale. (01:22:36) - #@&%ing Eckhardt. (01:27:43) - Raiding Axis Chemicals. (01:38:55) - Bruce and Vicki get together. (01:43:20) - Here comes the Joker! (01:49:54) - The Joker's sick crime table. (01:55:00) - Hired goons?!? (02:00:19) - The Joker's grand plan. (02:05:13) - A bad night at the museum. (02:11:31) - And we are off to the Batcave. (02:16:53) - Let's get nuts. (02:22:04) - The reveal of Bruce Wayne's childhood trauma. (02:29:50) - Let's go blow up a chemical factory, then we can have a Prince party. (02:38:14) - Our cathedral climax. (02:49:52) - Tune in next time for the continuing adventures of Batman and Vicki Vale! (02:52:17) - Final thoughts. (03:00:42) - Outro.
84: The Phantom (1996)
Mar 25, 2024
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We continue to push through our current spate of '90s hero flicks, and this week we attempt to sate a deep need for more Billy Zane in our lives with the 1996 comic strip adaptation The Phantom! Did we enjoy watching him Slam Evil? Not so much, but we did have fun talking about it! CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 84: The Phantom (1996) (00:00:36) - Intro. (00:03:32) - Taking the 20,000 foot view of this very ridiculous movie. (00:11:46) - Getting into the production history. (00:22:12) - Launching into this grand-ish adventure, and the movie's history of the Phantom. (00:27:02) - The opening jungle action sequence. (00:30:50) - Joining our hero and his ghost dad in the Skull Cave. (00:34:38) - Meanwhile, at the Playboy Mansion. (00:44:06) - Break! (00:44:26) - We're back, and we cleared up Vinny's phantom, uh, Phantom t-shirt. (00:45:49) - Drax confronts a librarian. (00:50:32) - Catherine Zeta-Jones' sky pirates, and the Phantom to the rescue. (00:54:42) - Now it's the wolf and the horse to the rescue. (00:59:12) - My friends, "The Rope People." (01:02:56) - The Phantom takes Manhattan. (01:10:15) - A very disrespectful museum trip. (01:14:36) - Diana gets kidnapped, the Phantom gives chase. (01:21:00) - The Phantom hangs on for dear life, and we arrive at magical pirate island. (01:32:01) - Let's fight some pirates and unite some skulls. (01:38:49) - It was Kit Walker all along! Who knew?!? (01:43:23) - Final thoughts. (01:51:18) - Tracking the path of Billy Zane. (01:53:37) - Outro.
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