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Mini-episode: 'Appaloosa' 2008 Preview and Podcast Updates Jun 07, 2017

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Do you like watching Ed Harris as a cowboy? Good news! There's a whole movie where he does just that. Craig and Jake will be reviewing "Appaloosa" (2008). Here's a quick preview along with some news about the podcast.

If you have an HBO subscription, "Appaloosa" is available in the movie library right now for free.

'The Seven Samurai' 1954 Review (Ep. 43) May 31, 2017

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"The Seven Samurai" (1954) is considered not only one of the greatest samurai films ever but one of the greatest films ever. Craig and Jake discuss the the film's history and Kurosawa's brilliance (1:36), our general impressions of the movie (20:05), the use of movement and weather (27:40), the women in the movie (30:12), "13 Assassins" (36:30), their favorite moments (39:47), and Craig's trip to Japan (43:18).

Mini-episode: 'The Seven Samurai' 1954 Preview May 24, 2017

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One of the big surprises of the "Westworld" finale was the reveal of what may be Samuraiworld. In honor of that momentous revelation, we are going to review one of the greatest samurai films of all time: "The Seven Samurai" (1954). Here's the preview.

Interview with Ptolemy Slocum aka Sylvester (Ep. 42) May 17, 2017

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Here is our full interview with Ptolemy Slocum aka Sylvester. We discuss his improv background (2:20), how he ended up on "Westworld" and his amazing costume (9:16), his thought process behind the character of Sylvester (14:45), his off-screen friendship with Leonardo Nam (aka Felix) (23:11), what it was like being on the set (27:32), the prevalence of nudity (32:45), working with Thandie Newton (35:19), working with Billy Crystal in the "City Slickers" parody (39:43), a fun behind-the-scenes story (43:39), where he sees his character going in season 2 (46:56), and what it's like watching as a fan (51:20).

Mini-episode: Interview with Ptolemy Slocum aka Sylvester Preview May 10, 2017

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Ptolemy Slocum plays Sylvester, the ornery surgical tech in "Westworld." Craig was able to interview him. Here's a short preview of their discussion.

'East of West, Vol. 1' Review (Ep. 41) May 03, 2017

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"East of West" is an amazing graphic novel series that artfully melds the science fiction and western genres. It's a great fix if you need something to help hold you over between now and season 2. Craig along with a new voice to the podcast, Wil Heflin, review volume one of the series. They discuss the comic's background (2:08), Death as a protagonist (9:53), their general impressions (13:22), the artwork (19:55), their favorite moments (26:07), the importance of Image Comics (30:14), and a nod to the small, independent comic shop (38:39).

Mini-episode: 'East of West, Vol. 1' Preview Apr 26, 2017

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If you have a hankerin' for more of the science-fiction western genre, pick up a copy of "East of West, Vol. 1." Created by writer Jonathan Hickman and illustrator Nick Dragotta, "East of West" is an incredible graphic novel series and as soon as you're finished with the first one, you'll want to read the rest.

Craig Carter and Wil Heflin, a new voice on the podcast, give you a preview.

Drag Queen Western Review (Ep. 40) Apr 19, 2017

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"To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar" (1995) is the drag queen western you never knew you needed. Starring Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo, this mid-90s gem is an amazing genre-bending, gender-bending western.

Craig and Jake discuss facts about the film (6:42), why this movie is a western (13:15), how incredible Swayze, Snipes, and Leguizamo are (18:36), the Robin Williams and Naomi Campbell cameos (19:56), Sherrif "Dullard" (21:58), the faults of the film (31:13), how almost no one realized they were men (41:35), the politics inherent in the film (44:52), and some fun trivia (52:24).

Mini-episode: Drag Queen Western Preview Apr 12, 2017

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If you haven't watched "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar," do it. It's the drag queen western you never knew you wanted. Craig and Jake give a preview.

'Ghost in the Shell' (2017) Review (Ep. 40) Apr 05, 2017

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Craig, Heather, and Jake loved the original "Ghost in the Shell" (1995). And they were excited to see the new one. They discuss exciting Westworld news (:50), the new "Ghost in the Shell" (5:10), spoilers and "The Fate of the Furious" trailer (5:51), comparing the original with the live-action (7:29), the clarity of the film (7:58), the cybernetic enhancements (13:53), the geisha-bots and the spider tank (15:06), the depiction of "the net" (24:08), Kuze and the lack of existential crisis (25:38), Batou, Pilou Asbæk, Togusa, and the garbagemen (34:21), the advertisements (42:35), the big controversy (48:03), connections to Lost in Translation (54:05), and therm-optics and mind-comm (55:34).

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