Westworld: The Podcast

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'Westworld' Season 2 Trailer Leaked! (Ep. 38) Apr 01, 2017

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The trailer for season 2 of "Westworld" was leaked! Craig, Jake, and Brian were all able to see it before HBO pulled it down. They recap what they were able to see from the exciting new teaser.

Mini-episode: 'Ghost in the Shell' 2017 Preview Mar 29, 2017

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We watched the original "Ghost in the Shell" (1995). Now we're going to watch the new live-action version staring Scarlet Johannson. Craig, Heather, and Jake give you a preview.

'Ghost in the Shell' 1995 Review (Ep. 37) Mar 22, 2017

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"Ghost in the Shell" is considered one of the great science fiction anime films of all time—and for good reason. Craig, Heather, and Jake got together to review it in anticipation of the new version set to release at the end of March. They discuss facts about the movie and their general impressions (1:40), the film's influences (8:43), the brilliant animation (14:30), the question of consciousness (19:54), sexuality and gender identity (28:10), favorite moments (36:22), and their thoughts about the 2017 version (45:07).

Mini-episode: 'Ghost in the Shell' 1995 Preview Mar 15, 2017

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Considered one of the greatest anime films of all-time, "Ghost in the Shell" (1995) is a cyber-punk masterpiece. In anticipation of the modern reinterpretation coming out at the end of March, Craig, Heather, and Jake watched the original. Here's a preview of their review of the movie.

'The Revenant' 2015 Review (Ep. 36) Mar 08, 2017

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A modern western classic, "The Revenant" is a must-watch for anyone that's a fan of the genre. Jake and Craig watched it. They discuss the film's place among its contemporaries (2:08), the brilliance of Tom Hardy (4:07), why we'd never want to be an 1800s fur trapper (13:50), the bear attack (15:20), the amazing raid scene at the beginning of the movie (22:08), Jake's experience during his first viewing (31:30), the film's ridiculous beauty (38:21), the magical realism with a brief break to talk about Glass cauterizing his neck wound (45:44), the Native Americans (53:22), and what makes this movie a western (55:45).

Mini-episode: 'The Revenant' (2015) Preview Mar 01, 2017

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"The Revenant" is one of the best westerns (no, not the hotel chain) in recent memory. Craig and Jake give a short preview of their discussion of this modern epic.

'Deadwood' Pilot Review (Ep. 35) Feb 22, 2017

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"Westworld" isn't HBO's first foray into westerns. Back in 2004, "Deadwood" premiered and although it didn't last long, it remains one of the finest western-themed television shows ever made. Craig, Heather, and Brian review the pilot. Hear them talk about the history of the real Deadwood, South Dakota (1:30), facts about the show (9:07), our general thoughts about the pilot episode (16:31), the male characters (22:27), the foul language (25:03), the female characters (27:45), and if you should you watch this show if you liked "Westworld" (37:00).

Mini-episode: 'Deadwood' Pilot Preview Feb 15, 2017

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Did you know "Westworld" isn't HBO's only western series? In 2004, "Deadwood" premiered to critical acclaim. Unfortunately, it only lasted three seasons, but it remains one of the great television shows depicting the American frontier in the late 1800s. Craig, Heather, and Brian reviewed the pilot episode. Here's a preview.

Interview with Hollywood Sculptor Nick Marra (Ep. 34) Feb 08, 2017

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Remember the Yul Brynner Easter egg in episode six "The Adversary"? Nick Marra is the artist who created that statue. A special FX artist for over two decades, Nick has incredible stories and we got to hear a bunch of them. Learn how he came to create the Yul Brynner statue, how it ended up in "Westworld," and how a love of movies shaped his career.

Mini-episode: Hollywood Sculptor Nick Marra Preview Feb 01, 2017

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Remember the Yul Brynner cameo in episode six, "The Adversary?" Nick Marra made that possible.

He created an amazing sculpture of Yul Brynner's gunslinger character from the original 1973 Westworld. Here's a preview of our interview with him.

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