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To Catch a Killer Aug 27, 2023

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This week, Justin and Dave watched To Catch A Killer: Here’s the synopsis: "A troubled police officer is recruited by the FBI's chief investigator to help profile and track down a disturbed individual terrorizing Baltimore, Maryland." The main character (Eleanor) in this film behaved so strangely that both Dave and Justin thought she might be a ghost or figment of Lammark's imagination - not actually a real character in the film. That's how fundamentally flummoxing this film was.

Heart of Stone Aug 22, 2023

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This week, Justin, Ashley, and Dave watched Heart of Stone. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “Rachel Stone is an intelligence operative, the only woman who stands between her powerful global peacekeeping organization and the loss of its most valuable -- and dangerous -- asset.” Justin did not understand the AI's probability calculations that seemed utterly meaningless. Dave disagreed with the film's idea of what a "field agent" was supposed to be. Ashley loved the message of the film (that Justin and Dave apparently missed altogether).

Fatale Aug 14, 2023

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This week, Justin, Ashley, and Dave watched Fatale. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “After a wild one-night stand, a successful sports agent watches his perfect life slowly disappear when he discovers the sexy and mysterious woman he risked everything for is a determined police detective who entangles him in her latest investigation. As he desperately tries to put the pieces together, he falls deeper into her trap, risking his family, his career, and even his life.” Dave coined a new term: side-bum. Ashley found a million plot holes. Justin is pretty sure the screenwriter has some skeletons in his closet.

Happiness for Beginners Aug 08, 2023

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This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Happiness for Beginners. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “A year after her divorce, 32-year-old Helen Carpenter lets her brother persuade her to sign up for a wilderness survival course. Through this experience she discovers that you have to get lost to find yourself.” Dave was captivated by the smouldering gaze of Luke Grimes. Ashley was flummoxed by beards. Justin was offended at the statement that “grown men don’t go study sea life.” Everyone felt that something was a bit off about this film, but Justin had some trivia that cleared up the confusion.

Arcane (Encore Presentation) Jul 31, 2023

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An encore presentation of our episode on Arcane from Nov 21, 2021. Dave and Justin discuss Arcane, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions. Professional actor and gaming nerd Matt Lacas joins the boys this week to gush with Justin about how awesome this show is, and explain to poor Dave why his life is impoverished because he is not a gaming nerd. Dave seems to agree.

My Little Pony: The New Generation (Encore Presentation) Jul 24, 2023

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An Encore presentation of our epsisode on My Little Pony from Oct 24, 2021. Dave and Justin discuss My Little Pony: The New Generation, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: Equestria's divided. But a bright-eyed hero believes Earth Ponies, Pegasi and Unicorns should be pals — and, hoof to heart, she’s determined to prove it. Dave and Justin are amazed that a magical horsey cartoon took such a hard stance against neo-fascism and the military-industrial complex. Ashley comes to grips with her horse-riding past. Sophie wonders why all children’s movies now have to have an “influencer” character. Also, one of the ponies turns into Muammar Gaddafi for some reason. Sophie’s Synopsis: In this family friendly neoliberal allegory of racial segregation, Earth pony Sunny Starscout, an SJW with a savior complex, teams up with a bubbly unicorn, and a queer coded Pegasus princess and some other friends to defeat the fear-mongering corporation and clueless police force in order to solve racism and restore friendship and magic in equastria. Justin’ Synopsis: You know that something has gone terribly wrong with the world when an animated children’s movie about magical ponies decides focus on fascism as its main theme. There is literally a pony that turns into Muammar f*cking Gaddafi in the third act. Everyone needs to watch this movie so that we, as a society, can acknowledge and begin to combat the existential threat of the military-industrial complex and the sustained campaigns of disinformation that have permeated our socio-political institutions at the highest level! Friendship is magic and fuck the patriarchy! Ashley’s Synopsis: My Little Pony teaches children how not to be a Karen. Dave’s Synopsis: Do you think that classism, racism, and xenophobia are distinctly human qualities? Do you wish you could see a horse fling slime at other horses while roller blading and singing a jaunty show tune? Welcome to the redundantly named Maritime Bay where friendship, Love, rainbows, and kindness can co-exit with propaganda, fear-mongering, and hat mobs. Join Sunny Starscout as she fights fascism and a military industrial complex based largely on hitting people with slime, and succeeds s in teaching her community that love and friendship will help some horses regain magical powers while others, seemingly deserving horses are left powerless. Listen to Sophie’s song Lisbon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPvlgCK4PY0

Never Have I Ever (Encore Presentation) Jul 18, 2023

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An encore presentation of Never Have I Ever, Season 3, Episode 1, recorded on Aug 22, 2022. This week, Justin and Dave watched was Never Have I Ever, Season 3, Episode 1. Here’s the Netflix synopsis “At last, Devi is dating her dream guy, but some catty gossip makes her worry about taking things slow and Nalini urges Kamala to rethink a decision.” Dave does not really enjoy the overly-slick and rapid-fire dialogue, making it difficult for him to connect to the material. Justin, however, connects more deeply with the material than would be excepted for someone in his age demographic. Matt comes in smoking hot with a number of hot-takes on the show, and creates a hilarious new trivia game! Tory knows her stuff, is is there to provide everyone with Indian name pronunciation tips.

Yes day (Encore Presentation) Jul 10, 2023

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An encore presentation of our episode on Yes Day from Mar 22, 2021.

Dave and Justin discuss the #1 show on Netflix Canada for the week ending March 21, 2021: Yes Day. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis of Yes Day: A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests with a few ground rules on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure. Justin dives deep on crows, kablowey, and the word "fleek", while Dave counts balloons and questions people's résumés.

Spiderhead (Encore Presenation) Jul 03, 2023

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An encore presentation of our episode on Spiderhead from June 26, 2022.

This week, Justin, Dave, and Ashley watched Spiderhead. Here’s the Netflix synopsis: “Two inmates form a connection while grappling with their pasts in a state-of-the-art penitentiary run by a brilliant visionary who experiments on his subjects with mind-altering drugs.” Dave really enjoyed the airplane in this movie. And the car. And the boat. Ashley has a bone to pick with Chris Hemsworth's involvement in the production side of things. Justin was annoyed by most everything in this film for some reason.

Black Mirror Jun 26, 2023

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This week, Justin and Dave watched Black Mirror season 6, episode 1. Here’s the official Netflix synopsis: “ An average woman is stunned to discover a global streaming platform has launched a prestige TV drama adaptation of her life - in which she is portrayed by Hollywood A-lister Salma Hayek.” Dave was surprised that this episode of Black Mirror had a happy ending. Justin gushed over Annie Murphy’s performance. They both agreed that Kayla Lorette deserves fame and fortune!