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Episode 179: Judas and the Black Messiah (with Brandi Dewberry and Jenn Paulemon) Feb 26, 2024

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We couldn't let Black History Month end without discussing not only one of the best movies about Black history, but one of the best movies of the decade. While 2021's Judas and the Black Messiah indeed got the praise it was due at the Academy Awards, we still feel as if it hasn't gotten the admiration it deserves. So put on your shades and adjust that beret as we talk about the incredible performances from absolutely everyone in this movie, plus Florida schools banning the dictionary (yes, seriously), AI Nancy Pelosi, burying our dreams of ever receiving X-Men powers, and much, much more with returning guests Brandi Dewberry and Jenn Paulemon! And remember: anywhere there is people, there is power.
Judas and the Black Messiah stars Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, Algee Smith, Graham Lutes, Martin Sheen, and Lil Rel Howery. Directed by Shaka King.
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Episode 178: Stay Alive (with Brian Cottington of The Cinema Psychos Show) Feb 19, 2024

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Well, it's been two weeks since we've discussed a video game movie, so time to do another one. But this time, there's a twist: if you die in the game, you die for real! That's right, of course we're talking about none other than 2006's Stay Alive, and boy, would we like to find whoever made it and hurt them (not really – that’s just a quote from the movie.) Technically Disney's only slasher, this movie is capital B Bonkers. Insane plot contrivances, absurd character motivations, bizarre fashion choices, and god awful visual effects are enough to put this one up there with some of the worst films we've ever covered. So strap on your arm brace and turn that visor upside down as we discuss the film as well as check in on CanYouStayAlive.com, discovering some incredible fanfiction for the movie, and of course, deducing who the real villain was all along (cough Abigail cough). All of that and a hell of a lot more with special guest Brian Cottington of The Cinema Psychos Show. Let's butter this muffin!
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Stay Alive stars Jon Foster, Samaire Armstrong, Frankie Muniz, Jimmi Simpson, Milo Ventimiglia, Sophia Bush, and Adam Goldberg. Directed by William Brent Bell.
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Episode 177: In the Mouth of Madness Feb 12, 2024

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This episode is going to drive people absolutely mad! It's the week of Valentine's Day, and you know what that means: it's time to celebrate John Carpenter's utterly bleak view of the world. Or at least that's how we celebrate it around here. We're talking 1994's In the Mouth of Madness this week, and prepare yourself now because this one gets dark. Can we find a silver lining at the end of the world? We'll do our best. So handcuff your naked husband to your foot and light one up as we talk about everything from the K-Mart version of Metallica's Enter Sandman to soft corn porn (you read that right) and everything in between. God's not supposed to be a hack podcaster, but we are.
In the Mouth of Madness stars Jurgen Prochnow, Sam Neill, Julie Carmen, and Charlton Heston. Directed by John Carpenter.
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Episode 176: Mortal Kombat (1995) (with JT Kelly) Feb 05, 2024

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We're testing your might and maybe even your patience this week as we're back discussing video game adaptations (and yet another one from Paul W. S. Anderson) with the original Mortal Kombat from 1995. A film with some pretty great locations, art direction, and set dressing, which is honestly amazing considering all the scenery chewing going on in this movie. But a myriad of strange decisions like brainwashing the two best characters of the franchise into mindless zombies, casting a white dude to portray the Japanese God of Thunder, and tossing out "flawless victory’s” with total abandon make this a very sloppy movie at best and an absolute disaster at worst. So with that said, pack your bags, put on your $500 sunglasses (asshole), and board the dragon boat as we head to Outworld and discuss a whole plethora of topics like Western Union's outrageous telegram rates, Nathan's old band opening for Adema, Mortal Kombat being a thickly veiled metaphor for Scientology, and a hell of a lot more with returning guest JT Kelly. This is where you download our episode.
Mortal Kombat (1995) stars Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Robin Shou, Bridgette Wilson, Talisa Soto, and Christopher Lambert. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
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Episode 175: Don't Worry Darling (with Jennie Lee) Jan 29, 2024

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2022 was a rough year in the entertainment industry. First there was The Slap, and then there was The Spit – or the alleged spit, we should say. Has there been a wilder ride (one could even say an Olivia Wilde-r ride) than the production and press tour for Don't Worry Darling? A very messy release for a very messy movie. But is it as bad as everyone made it out to be? Straighten up that bow tie and pour yourself a cocktail so we can let you know. Plus, we'll discuss what all the symbolism means (or try to), Barbie's "feminism 101" backlash, Dustin misremembering Scrubs, and, of course, the spit heard 'round the world. All of that and more awaits you with returning guest Jennie Lee.
Don't Worry Darling stars Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne, Nick Kroll, Kate Berlant, Douglas Smith, and Asif Ali. Directed by Olivia Wilde.
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Episode 174: From Hell Jan 22, 2024

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Now that we've grieved the Fireflies last week, let's get back to having fun on the show. This time we're using 2001's From Hell as a jumping off point to talk about a lot of things: Johnny Depp sleepwalking through this film, Robbie Coltrane giving a Shakespearian performance in a completely different movie, and so, so much more. This one's yet another adaptation of Alan Moore's work that rightfully made him want to bury his head in the sand, and we'll talk about it all. So grab some grapes and pour yourself some Absinthe as we dissect this film. Plus, we'll talk about the worst time to be alive, Roger Ebert's wild movie reviews, Dustin's inability to pull off a convincing British accent, and plenty more.
From Hell stars Ian Holm, Katrin Cartlidge, Heather Graham, Robbie Coltrane, and Johnny Depp. Directed by Albert and Allen Hughes.
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Episode 173: Grave of the Fireflies (with Priscilla Hendry) Jan 15, 2024

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Oh yeah, we're doing it. And honestly, it took way too long for us to finally discuss this one, let alone anime in general. Grave of the Fireflies was only the third Studio Ghibli movie when it debuted in 1988, but it was just as powerful and evocative then as it still is today. So much so that a lot of people can only bring themselves to watch it once - but not us. A beautiful tragedy enveloped by incredible imagery, fantastic performances, and a deft hand in direction, Fireflies is well deserving of its perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. So grab your pickled plums and relax as we cover every second of this great film, plus dine-and-dashing, how Gen Z and Alpha feel about 9/11, what bugs smell like, and a lot more with returning guest Priscilla Hendry. Also, don't worry: we promise this episode isn't a bummer.
Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, and Akemi Yamaguchi. Directed by Isao Takahata.
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Episode 172: The Night Comes for Us Jan 08, 2024

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Like many others, Gareth Evans's The Raid was a gateway for us into the incredible world of Indonesian action films. For what used to feel like a bygone era, these movies simultaneously conjure up nostalgia for '70s and '80s kung fu films while also transcending the genre entirely, and Timo Tjahjanto's The Night Comes for Us pushes what we thought those movies could be to the absolute extreme. Body horror by way of punches and stabbings, this film is relentless. We'll cover it all in this episode, so straighten up your tie and grab the nearest "wet floor" sign as we discuss the dumb logic of Escape from Tarkov, Jakarta's seemingly indestructible infrastructure, Grok going woke ("unfortunately"), and of course, that slutty little cow. You know, this episode sounds like a fucking gangster movie. Don't you think so?
The Night Comes for Us stars Joe Taslim, Iko Uwais, Julie Estelle, Sunny Pang, and Zack Lee. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto.
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Episode 171: Triangle of Sadness Jan 01, 2024

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We decided we needed to kick off 2024 with a bit of sadness. That's right, this New Year's Day we're talking about the absolutely stellar Triangle of Sadness from 2022. Incredible performances, precision editing, and top notch directing are just a few of the factors that make this scathing satire of gender roles and social classes a well deserved Palme d'Or winner. So grab your evian® Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray and a box of pretzel sticks cause we're breaking open this movie as we discuss the death of influencer culture, how to pronounce Caribbean (is it "care-uh-be-en" or "cuh-rib-be-en"?), the excessive amount of entries in the Death Race franchise, and a lot more. #friendship #everyonesequal #happylife #stopclimatechange
Triangle of Sadness stars Charlbi Dean, Harris Dickinson, Woody Harrelson, Zlatko Burić, Henrik Dorsin, Iris Berben, Sunnyi Melles, Dolly de Leon, and Vicki Berlin. Directed by Ruben Östlund.
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Episode 170: Deadly Games (aka Dial Code Santa Claus) (with Ashley McGlothren of Southern Haunts) Dec 25, 2023

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It's a Christmas miracle! We're bringing you a very special holiday themed episode about the much darker version of Home Alone. That's right, it's the cult classic Deadly Games (aka Dial Code Santa Claus aka Game Over aka Hide and Freak aka 3615 code Père Noël aka Las fantasías del pequeño Rambo) from 1989 - and yes, those are all real alternate titles. What if the Wet Bandits actually tried to murder Kevin McCallister...and they were dressed as Santa Claus the entire time? That's the premise of this weird and macabre movie. It is worth your time? We'll let you know in this jam packed episode. So spray paint your beard and hair white and throw on your red outfit as we cover everything from lessons in French economics to the absolute insane filmography of the lead actor. Plus giving your child to a stranger, Elf on the Shelf tips, and plenty more are discussed with returning guest Ashley McGlothren. Unwrap your present and listen now!
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Deadly Games (aka Dial Code Santa Claus) Brigitte Fossey, Louis Ducreux, Patrick Floersheim, François-Éric Gendron, Stéphane Legros, and Alain Lalanne. Directed by René Manzor.
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