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Deep Dive

Spoiling TENET: The Detritus of Our Brains

Spoilers: We have watched TENET several times over the last couple weeks and think we finally fully understand it! Though it comes at a cost because Jake’s memory fails him more than once. This is definitely an episode you want to watch the video version of on ⁠YouTube ⁠or Spotify, because we use a lot…

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Why Do People Love Road House?

This week the guys eat the big white mint and finally see Road House for the first time! They try to figure out why so many people love this 80s romantic beat-em-up. After witnessing Swayze action mullet and smooth kicks, they might finally get it. Prepare for spoilers as we go deep into this cult…

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The Timeless Relevance of “The Lord of the Rings”

Spoilers: This episode, the guys summon all their stamina to dissect the Lord of the Rings, and touch on the expanded universe with The Hobbit and Rings of Power. It’s a miracle these movies even got made, let alone come out at a very specific time in world history (much like the books). We’re excited…

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Where to Even Start with “Jupiter Ascending”

Spoilers: In this episode the guys recap a few topics they missed from the Dad episode last time, and Dustin gives a spoiler-free review of “Nope.” Then we struggle to understand and concisely explain anything about the decline of the Wachowskis, which is illustrated by “Jupiter Ascending.” Hopefully this episode is a little more coherent…

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Gas Prices Make Us MAD (MAX)

Spoilers: https://youtu.be/OrP18qIkUpo This week we talk about all four movies in the Mad Max franchise, including the inspirational pre-apocalypse around us in our daily lives. They are such unique and specifically designed movies, made with love by George Miller. We talk about the fascinating origins of the series, and how it rose from a tiny,…

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Living on The Edge

Description: This week the guys dissect a classic survival film about man versus nature, including the jealous nature of other men! They experience technical difficulties in the opening, so you miss the beer segment, but unfortunately for Jake you don’t miss Dustin’s continued gloating. Be sure to watch “The Edge” before listening, because we dissect…

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Movie Debate: Dredd v. Judge Dredd

Description: The guys test their friendship in their first heated debate episode. Each has to argue why their preferred Judge Dredd comic film adaptation is better than the other. Things get spicy as Jake controls the soundboard, and Dustin stoops to flagrant trickery. They also talk about the merits of gritty realism versus 90’s action…

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Craving Mystery: Under the Silver Lake

Description: This week the guys want you to all watch a great movie no one saw because we need people to talk with about it. “Under the Silver Lake” is a unique film because it transcends the screen, bringing the mysteries into the real world. This is definitely one of the most bizarre but great…

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Give “Sucker Punch” Another Chance

https://youtu.be/pgyYpI6-1Qw This week the boys fully dissect and spoil Zack Snyder’s first original film: “Sucker Punch.” Before we get into it, Dustin rants about an a new movie he hated, Jake shows off his new hoodie, and both guys go off on their love for Snyder’s bold style and hate for Warner Brothers’ interference. The…

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The Matrix Metaverse

https://youtu.be/9iYI9RabFjA We’re back with a massive deep dive into the Matrix franchise, praising, complaining, and spoiling it all along the way. We of course get super deep into the ideas and philosophy of the films, their impact on film-making, how fascinating the behind-the-scenes are, and even the impact on society and culture as thought processes…

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