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Movie Go RoundThe SnowmanIt's our last entry for this year's Movie-Ghoul-Round, and this time when You Did This to Us, you had us watch the serial killer thriller, The Snowman. It's pretty! It's frustrating! It's pretty frustrating! Which is not surprising, considering that they didn't film the entire script. Hear David, Brett, and Nicole splutter in dismay and try to figure out how to fix this mess when you tune in to this week's episode.
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2022-10-3153 min
Movie Go RoundLa Llorona (2019)For our Movie-Ghoul-Round Around the World pick, Brett chose the eloquent true-to-life political horror film, La Llorona (no, not that terrible one with Velma and the bad haunted house prop, the good one from Guatemala). What did David and Nicole think of this tale of the consequences of denial -- denial of a family member's wrongdoing, denial of responsibility for genocidal acts, denial of the personhood of indigenous peoples? Come listen and find out.
Article from International Justice Monitor about Guatemalan dictator Jose Efrain Rios Montt: https://www.ijmonitor.org/efrain-rios-montt-and-mauricio-rodriguez-sanchez-background/
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2022-10-2450 min
Movie Go RoundHereditaryWhen it came time for Nicole to pick this Movie-Ghoul-Round's Future Classic, there was one candidate that was the most obvious: Hereditary. Ari Aster's slow-burning horrific tale of familial inevitabilities and selfish secrets had powerful performances and masterful moviecraft. It was David's first time (sorry not sorry!) and a second viewing for Brett. What was the verdict? Classic cinema, sporadically scary, or overhyped snoozefest? Listen in and find out!
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2022-10-171h 03
Movie Go RoundDoctor SleepIn our Movie-Ghoul-Round Can We Just Talk About..." slot, one of Brett's choices came up on our spinner, so we talked about Doctor Sleep. Inevitably, Brett, David, and Nicole spent some time on The Shining and how this film is handled as a sequel (including the recasting), how the movie stands in its own right with the new antagonists of the True Knot, and how it handles the new shining child, Abra Stone. And how well could screenwriter/director Mike Flanagan possibly pull off this juggling act?
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2022-10-101h 05
Movie Go RoundGoosebumpsIT BEGINS. Movie-Ghoul-Round 2022 is here! For our creepy New to Two, David eased us in with the family friendly Goosebumps movie. What did Brett and Nicole think? Did they find it surprisingly entertaining? (Hint: Yes.) What did we all think about the devious Slappy, the slavering werewolf, the giant praying mantis, and the diatribe about Stephen King? Is Champ the champ of this movie, or does the title go to Aunt Lorraine? Listen in and find out!
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2022-10-0341 min
Movie Go RoundMoonfallIt's time to turn off your brain and turn up the surround sound, because for this Movie-Go-Round, You Did This to Us with the latest Emmerich sledgehammer, Moonfall. Nicole, David, and Brett discuss the science(?), the dialogue, the key elements of disaster movies, and the Conjuring universe, among other topics. Tune in and enjoy our pain.
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2022-10-0159 min
Movie Go RoundEncore episode: Jackie BrownOn this encore New to Two, Nicole introduced Brett and David to Quentin Tarantino’s third feature film, "Jackie Brown." Featuring some of Tarantino’s signature elements (clever dialogue, loving shots of a woman’s feet, killer music choices) and deviating in equally significant ways (much less blood, a mature romantic element), "Jackie Brown" was only a modest success and one that a lot of fans have missed seeing. We asked questions like: Is this a modern blaxploitation movie? How are so many people getting shot in public with no one noticing? And WHAT is the deal with Samuel L. Jac...
2022-09-2750 min
Movie Go RoundThe Handmaiden (Ahgassi)For this Movie-Go-Round Around the World, David selected Park Chan-Wook's The Handmaiden. This beautiful and twisty (and occasionally twisted) long-con tale wasn't an unqualified hit with all of us. Come listen to hear about where we think this movie may have gone wrong, how steamy things actually get, the trials of colonization, the wild world of commercial infant sales, and more!
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2022-09-201h 02
Movie Go RoundEncore episode: The Great Beauty (La Grande Bellezza)In this week's Movie-Go-Round, we revisit vignettes from the life of aging raconteur and journalist Jep, a sharp observer of life but participant only in his limited sphere of friends. Jep, at 65, is only now coming to grips with his age and mortality, as he contemplates his quest for life’s great beauty. Join Nicole, Brett, and David as we tackle some really big questions like, What is the difference between a “movie” and a “film”? What is the great beauty of life? And what is this ancient nun doing here?
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2022-09-131h 11
Movie Go RoundEverything Everywhere All at OnceFor this Movie-Go-Round Future Classic, Brett wanted us to evaluate Everything Everywhere All at Once. Possibly the most recent film named in this category, did Nicole and David have the stones to declare it a classic already? We dug into mother-daughter relationships, multiverse maneuvers, desk awards, sign and dog twirling, and of course, Raccacoonie. Come listen to us get to the heart of it all.
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2022-09-061h 05
Movie Go RoundEncore episode: The Emoji MovieIt was Disaster Week for one of our hosts, so sadly, we had to postpone our new Future Classic episode. To fill your ear holes, we brought back this disaster of a movie that we just can't let go. Brett, Nicole, David, and guest Bandrew Scott of the Podcastage YouTube channel and Bandrew Says podcast (among other projects) bat around the confusing, frustrating, maddening, senseless mess that is The Emoji Movie. Enjoy?
We will return next week to discuss our Future Classic nominee, Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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2022-08-301h 07
Movie Go RoundThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThis Movie-Go-Round week's theme is Can We Just Talk About...? We spun the wheel and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring popped up, and boy, did we go to town. With two fans of the book and a critical eye, we asked the hard questions, like why does no one tell Pippin anything? Why CAN'T the eagles fly the ring to Mordor? Why didn't Elrond "accidentally" knock Isildur into the volcano and save everyone the trouble? And which Balrog is better?
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2022-08-231h 17
Movie Go RoundMidnight SpecialWe kick off a new go-round with a New to Two from Nicole, the 2016 film Midnight Special. This under-the-radar science fiction road movie is an unfolding mystery involving a cult, secret government transmissions, a child with inexplicable powers, and quietly powerful acting performances all the way around. What did David and guest Corey Scott think?
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2022-08-161h 07
Movie Go RoundDirty DancingYou Did This to Us, so the whole Movie-Go-Round podcast crew got to mambo with Dirty Dancing -- and one of us had never seen it before! We talk about the cultural phenomenon, the musical anachronisms, the chillingly relevant subplot, and whether or not Ayn Rand fan Robbie gets sufficient comeuppance. Come join us!
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2022-08-091h 00
Movie Go RoundRRRIt was Nicole's pick for this Movie-Go-Round cycle's Around the World, and she brought her newest obsession, RRR. She, Brett, and David discuss if it's TOO over the top, the dance scene, the illegality of Ram's level of handsomeness, how everyone wants to hug Bheem, the power of the bromance, and much more. We even throw in a little historical context at the end.
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2022-08-021h 24
Movie Go RoundKnives OutThe panel discusses 2019's Knives Out. From the director of the best Star Wars film of the last decade, (fight us) comes a who-dun-it of epic proportions. Does Daniel Craig's Kentucky Fried accent and Ana De Armas' excessive vomit add up to a Future Classic? How did everyone enjoy this unbelievably stacked cast? Where did Rian Johnson even find the money to pay this kind of cast?!
Next week, join us for RRR on Around the World.
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2022-07-261h 00
Movie Go RoundEncore episode: Reign of FireThis week's Movie-Go-Round is a special encore episode to honor the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest movies about dragons versus helicopters ever made: Reign of Fire!
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Movie-Go-Round is hosted by Nicole Davis, David Luzader, and Brett Stewart. The show is edited by Brett Stewart and Nicole Davis. Our theme, "The Show Must Be Go," is by...
2022-07-051h 04
Movie Go RoundSpeed RacerThis week's Movie-Go-Round is in our "Can We Just Talk About...?" theme, and we talked about 2009's Speed Racer. Is it as bad as some people say? Is it as masterful as other people say? How is it possible to get this much color onto a screen? Does the cartoony aesthetic work for it? What the heck is this chimpanzee doing here?
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2022-06-2152 min
Movie Go RoundThe Tragedy of MacbethShakespeare rides again for this Movie-Go-Round New to Two, with Brett's pick, The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). Director and screenwriter Joel Coen went brotherless for this film adaptation of the Scottish play that is nearly as bare-bones as one can get. We talk about the strong performances, the stark black-and-white cinematography, the sometimes surprising casting, David says "yeet" in a surprising context, and Nicole says some variation of "pared down" a lot (do not use it as a drinking game; you will die).
Next episode, we'll be asking "Can We Just Talk About..." 2008's Speed Racer.
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2022-06-1400 min
Movie Go RoundThe ProposalYou Did This to Us again here at Movie-Go-Round, so we had to watch the Sandra Bullock-Ryan Reynolds rom-com The Proposal. Neither Nicole, David, nor guest Phil Rood had seen this film in its entirety before, which was not a lack that any of us had perceived as a problem previously. Among other topics, we discuss the dearth of character development, the whitest town in Alaska, the use of puppies as currency with the local raptor population, and why you never start the shower without a towel in your hand.
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2022-05-3156 min
Movie Go RoundParasiteFor Movie-Go-Round's latest Around the World pick, David chose the acclaimed Korean movie Parasite. Part con-artist tale, part parable about class warfare under capitalism, this Best Picture winner inspired deep discussion topics such as how wealth insulates and isolates people, how poverty can make moral purity arduous, what happens when the classes cross the lines of what's expected of them, and the heartache of life in a semi-basement.
Next episode will be the You Did This to Us poll winner, the Sandra Bullock-Ryan Reynolds rom-com The Proposal.
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2022-05-241h 01
Movie Go RoundGet OutThis round's Future Classic comes from Nicole's list, and she, David, and guest Terri Lynne Hudson were eager to get into our discussion of Get Out. We covered a little of everything -- homages! Symbolism! Microaggressions! The Sunken Place! The T-S-mothatruckin'-A! And of course the old chestnut of "Is it a thriller or a horror movie?" Come listen and find out!
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2022-04-191h 04
Movie Go RoundPleasantvilleIn this Can We Just Talk About? David brings the 1998 film 'Pleasantville.' Brett, David, and Nicole discuss why this film is a perennial classroom favorite, whether or not Brett understands the plot of 'Click', and, of course, Don Knotts' voice. Pleasantville wears its message on its sleeve - how does that fare all these years later? Also, the crew gets sidetracked... a lot.
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2022-04-1253 min
Movie Go RoundBeyond the Infinite Two MinutesThe cycle begins again with Brett's New to Two pick, a time-hoppy microbudget movie from Japan called Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. It plays with time, staircases, expectations, and monitor cables. We discussed its single-take conceit, the inherent paradoxes, peer pressure, K-dramas, and how smart people with glasses are (pushes frames up nose), among other things. Did David and Nicole enjoy it? Tune in and find out!
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2022-04-0548 min
Movie Go RoundThe BeastmasterFor this Movie-Go-Round You Did This to Us pick, you all chose The Beastmaster. I hope you're happy. We discussed the tale of Dar and his animal friends Todo, Kodo, Podo, Shouty Bird, and Tigger. Also Dar's skeevy tendencies, his quest for revenge, glowy Nyquil magic, Rip Torn making a house payment, and the unnerving bat-winged people who just want a hug. A melty, melty hug.
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2022-03-2945 min
Movie Go RoundSummer Wars (Soma Wozu)For this week's Around the World, we talked about Momoru Hosoda's 2009 animated film, Summer Wars (Soma Wozu). David brought it to the panel -- what's so special about it...and familiar? Is it possible for a director to plagiarize his own work? Is it possible for a massively popular novel and very expensive movie version to also rip off that same work? Did Brett and Nicole like it anyway? We discuss our real opinions of this virtual world on this episode.
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2022-03-2251 min
Movie Go RoundThe Suicide Squad (2021)For this Movie-Go-Round Future Classic, Brett nominated 2021's The Suicide Squad. We had a lot to say about the acting, the gleeful gore, the early exits of some of the characters, and the anthropomorphic shark. Did David and Nicole agree that this will become a classic of the modern age of superhero movies? We had a good time trying to figure that out! Come have a listen.
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2022-03-161h 07
Movie Go RoundPacific RimWelcome to our new theme, called "Can We Just Talk About...?" Brett, David, and Nicole each came up with 10 movies that they were desperate to talk about but that didn't fit the other categories, and we used a random draw tool to choose a movie from that pool. This round, Nicole was the lucky winner and we got to talk about Pacific Rim! Giant mechas punch giant monsters! Woot!
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2022-03-0851 min
Movie Go RoundUpstream ColorWe kick off a new Movie-Go-Round cycle with Nicole's New to Two pick, Upstream Color. This head-scratcher seems to be about identity, interconnectedness, addiction, memory, trauma bonding, and...pigs? What did Brett and David think? Could any of us make sense of it? How was Amy Seimetz? And why do we have to keep playing the "Can we separate the art from the artist" game?
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2022-03-0156 min
Movie Go Roundmother!For this round's You Did This to Us, we brought in a ringer, Cole Roulain of The Magic Lantern podcast, to help us make sense of the controversial, polarizing mother! Listen to Brett try to keep this train on the conversational tracks while Cole makes cogent points, David works himself into rage sputtering, and Nicole tries to puzzle out the nightmare logic while wondering about the importance of the decor.
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2022-02-221h 15
Movie Go RoundDeep Red (Profondo Rosso)For this Around the World Movie-Go-Round episode, Nicole brought Dario Argento's murder mystery Deep Red (Profondo Rosso). We gabbed about the over-the-top weirdness, marveled at the visuals, Brett argued about the music, and David wondered if everyone in this movie were clairvoyant except for the folks trying to solve the crime. Come hang out with us and listen!
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2022-02-1952 min
Movie Go RoundKubo and the Two StringsDavid nominated this Movie-Go-Round Future Classic, Kubo and the Two Strings. This 2016 stop-motion animation film is inarguably gorgeous, and beautifully made, but it is not without its controversy. We talk about the low Asian representation in casting, touch on parental mental illness, and debate how astute a 10-year old should be expected to be when confronted with a magic monkey. Come check it out!
The article David references early in the show can be found on the website for the Center for Asian American Media.
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2022-02-1657 min
Movie Go RoundLittle Door Gods (The Guardian Brothers)This round's Primeflix Roulette was an animated film from China that comes in two versions: the original, available on YouTube, and the culturally neutered Weinstein Company cut, available on Netflix. Two minor gods, thinking they're no longer needed by the human world, are asked for a little divine aid when a mother and daughter have to keep the family restaurant going. A brother god comes to help while the other takes more large-scale measures to feel needed, ones that could end in disaster. Will the restaurant stay afloat? Will the world end? Will someone please wake up Nicole Kidman...
2022-02-1100 min
Movie Go RoundMa Rainey's Black BottomBrett's pick for New to Two this round is right up his alley -- Chicago blues, August Wilson, and philosophical monologues, creating the stew that is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Brett, David, and Nicole discuss this fictional day in the life of the real blues legend Ma Rainey, and get into the powerhouse performances, the hazards of predatory music contracts, and the problem of evil. Grab an ice-cold Coca-Cola and listen in.
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2022-02-081h 11
Movie Go RoundThe Twilight Saga: New MoonWelcome to the 150th episode of Movie-Go-Round! Normally any multiple of five would be a "You Did This to Us" episode, but since you voted for Twilight for our 100th, we figured we'd just carry the spirit of that forward. Brace yourself, and come join Brett, David, and Nicole in our discussion of the hellbound handbasket that is The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
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2022-02-0454 min
Movie Go RoundShin GodzillaIt was Brett's turn to choose our "Around the World" Movie-Go-Round film, and he chose 2016's Shin Godzilla (a.k.a. Godzilla Resurgence). For a movie with a strong comedic bent in the first act, we dig surprisingly deep into cultural fears, Japanese-U.S. relations, and origin conspiracy theories. Come listen as David dotes on Kamata-kun, Nicole tries to describe Godzilla's roar using her junior-high-level music vocabulary, and we all give respect to the Nerd Task Force.
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2022-01-3150 min
Movie Go RoundHowl's Moving CastleEnter another Geek Cinema Society rewind episode as we catch ourselves up here for 2022! In this episode, we watched Howl's Moving Castle, a film that if we did it on Movie-Go-Round, would surely be classified as a Future Classic.
Our guest at the time was Norman Benford of Back to the Future: The Podcast.
Next episode we return with Around the World, a Brett pick: Shin Godzilla.
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2022-01-271h 07
Movie Go RoundMortal Kombat (1995)In this Netflix Roulette episode of Movie-Go-Round, we were going to discuss Llamageddon. Yes, that's exactly how it sounds. Go watch it if you dare. But life got in the way - see the first minute of the show. So, we're taking a wonderful trip down memory lane to watch something that's far worse with 100x the budget: 1995's Mortal Kombat.
This travesty of a film was originally viewed for our last film podcast, Geek Cinema Society. This week, we're dropping two flashbacks into your feed. For the next episode, and what would have been a Nicole...
2022-01-0656 min
Movie Go RoundIt's a Wonderful LifeHappy holidays, Movie-Go-Round followers! For our first holiday episode, this movie seemed like the only possible choice. Listen as Nicole, Brett, and special guest Phil Rood of The Picture Show with Austin and Phil Rood deconstruct this holiday staple. Is this an accurate portrayal of small-town life? Can one man make such a big difference in so many people's lives? Is this a "Christian movie"? Why do we have all these kids?
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2021-12-241h 29
Movie Go RoundRepo! The Genetic OperaFor this week’s Movie-Go-Round New to Two, David introduced Brett and Nicole to Repo! The Genetic Opera. “Bizarre” is a term that came up often in the discussion, as well as “gusto,” “heightened,” “rubbery organs,” and the phrase “This broke me” (primarily from Brett). Is this one to watch with Grandma? Take a listen and find out!
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2021-12-2251 min
Movie Go RoundDolittleIn this round's You Did This to Us, we had to endure 2020's Dolittle. This movie seemed to value effects above story, famous names above voiceover talent, and didn't seem to value direction much at all. David, Brett, and Nicole were treated to a disheveled RDJ, a generic British teenager, a polar bear with a goofy hat, and a constipated dragon. Did we find anything to love? Take a listen and find out!
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2021-12-1749 min
Movie Go RoundGood Bye Lenin!In this Around the World pick, David introduces Brett and Nicole to a German film from 2003, Good Bye Lenin! Directed by Wolfgang Becker, this comedic drama follows a son's efforts to keep his mother from learning about the fall of East Germany and the Berlin Wall after waking from a coma, missing the revolution. A film steeped in one, giant lie: does the team think Becker pulls it off? Is it endearing or irresponsible?
Next episode is You Did This to Us: We're watching Doolittle!
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2021-12-1657 min
Movie Go RoundOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodFor this Movie-Go-Round Future Classic, we welcomed guest Justin Robert Young of Politics Politics Politics and Night Attack to pick apart Quentin Tarantino's latest opus and love letter to L.A., Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Come listen to Justin, Brett, Nicole, and David pick apart this fable of an actor who's washing up in the face of hippie culture, and his loyal stunt double whose career is likely to tank in tandem if they don't catch a break -- or find a new direction.
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2021-12-031h 02
Movie Go RoundWall Street: Money Never SleepsIt's PrimeFlix Roulette week, and the Movie-Go-Round wheel gods bestowed upon Brett, David, and Nicole the much-delayed sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. What better day than Black Friday could there be to release our frustrated discussion of this gripping drama about how terrible it is for rich people to lose so much money that they become...somewhat less rich? Come listen to us gnash our teeth in harmony over this one!
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2021-11-2656 min
Movie Go RoundWithnail and IIt's Nicole's Movie-Go-Round New to Two pick, and she's chosen the Richard E. Grant showcase (and English comedic cult classic) Withnail and I. This tale of two starving actors who have made a grievous error by going on vacation has something for everyone to appreciate. Did David and Brett appreciate it? We discuss the comedic bits, dramatic bits, possibly homophobic bits (welcome to a movie made in the '80s about the end of the '60s) in this tale of melancholy Brits.
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2021-11-221h 08
Movie Go RoundFifty Shades of GreyYou Did This to Us again, and boy was this a big bucket of yiiiiikes. Your intrepid Movie-Go-Round crew of Brett, David, and Nicole had to watch Fifty Shades of Grey, and while the movie is better than the book, that is a low, low bar. We discuss how this film does kink a disservice while romanticizing a toxic relationship and skimming over real trauma instead of addressing it head-on. Also how there is non-sexy sex in it. And distracting music. And... well, listen for yourself.
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2021-11-181h 03
Movie Go RoundGiorgio Moroder's MetropolisWhat happens when a disco-pop master producer is in charge of the restoration of an all-time classic of science fiction films? You get a hybrid that is a cultural artifact of the 1920s and the 1980s simultaneously. Nicole's to blame for bringing this Movie-Go-Round Around the World pick, so insistent that she even bought it for Brett for Christmas. Making David watch was just a bonus. The film is easy to find if you want to see it before listening to us "Babel" about it. Check it out!
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2021-11-141h 02
Movie Go RoundYour Name (Kimi No Na Wa)It was David's turn to choose our Movie-Go-Round Future Classic, and he brought the gorgeous anime Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa). This film adds extra dimensions beyond the body swap concept, reaching into areas that are truly profound. Nicole, Brett, and David talk about liminal spaces, gender roles, the bonds between us, and the ephemeral nature of dreams, among many other things. Join us on our journey!
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2021-11-1158 min
Movie Go RoundFor Love or MoneyIn this Movie-Go-Round Primeflix Roulette episode, we watched a Michael J. Fox romantic comedy, so you know this movie is wall-to-wall wit and charm, right?... Right?... uh oh... Unfortunately, David, Brett, and Nicole discovered that even the immense charisma of young Mr. Fox is not enough to carry this dead weight of a film, For Love or Money. We got to see a tiny bit of the secret world of a concierge and a lot of a bad "love" story and scheming for one's capitalist dreams. But we had a fun (if briefer than usual) discussion about it. Come...
2021-11-0743 min
Movie Go RoundThe Social NetworkYou know what's better than a million podcasts? A billion podcasts. For our Movie-Go-Round podcast's New to Two, Brett brought the David Fincher critical smash The Social Network. Somehow David and Nicole were late adopters on this film, but once we got into this tech pool, we dove deep, touching on the topics of exclusivity, entitlement, and rampant insecurity. We discussed the script, the acting, the shots, the iconic score, the iconic trailer, and more. Come listen! You can just lurk if you want to.
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2021-11-041h 19
Movie Go RoundScooby DooYou Did This to Us - Movie GHOUL Round style! Join Brett, David, and Nicole on a visit to Spooky Island for 2002's live-action Scooby Doo. Just how peak early 2000s is this movie? How does it hold up, and why is Mr. Bean giving the best performance here? Also, we discover that Brett is a sleeper agent and this film is his trigger.
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2021-10-3154 min
Movie Go RoundThe PlatformFor this Movie-Ghoul-Round's Around the World, David picked the TIFF and Netflix sensation, The Platform (El Hoyo). In exchange for a degree to get himself ahead in life, Goreng volunteers for six months in the "Vertical Self-Management Center," a prison in which the residents are literally stacked on top of each other, with two inmates per floor and a vertical shaft where the food platform comes through for two minutes a day. Among many deep musings, David, Brett, and Nicole talked about the filmmaking, the less-than-subtle metaphors, the fascination with the dystopian prison genre, and whether it's possible for...
2021-10-2400 min
Movie Go RoundIt FollowsAs our Future Classic for this Movie-GHOUL-Round, Nicole selected the haunting It Follows. Is the pursuing "It" a metaphor for STIs, the looming specter of adult responsibility, or death itself? Or is it just a demonic curse that likes to play with its prey before inevitably catching up to and killing them with Its no-no parts? Nicole, David, and Brett had a long chat with returning guest Patrick Walsh of ScreamQueenz: Where Horror Gets Gay, and GOLLY do we have some opinions about it!
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2021-10-171h 17
Movie Go RoundThe DescentIn the first-ever Can We Just Talk About... week, a pick of Brett's won the coin toss. The panel continues Movie-Ghoul-Round 2021 with the 2006 horror classic, The Descent. We discuss the darkness and claustrophobic nature of this film alongside how bad of a friend Juno is. (Never go spelunking with unreliable friends!) Also, is the original British ending of this film superior to the American edit? We discuss all of this and more!
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2021-10-151h 00
Movie Go RoundDead AliveDo you like horror? Do you like comedy? Do you like gross-out movies? Well, you are in luck, my friends!
We've kicked off this year's Movie-GHOUL-Round in grand(?) style. For New to Two, Brett chose the splatstick classic Dead Alive ("Braindead" in non-U.S. markets) for David and Nicole to watch for the first time. How did they deal with one of the goriest, squelchiest, goopiest films of all time?
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2021-10-0352 min
Joystick & Mouse | Video Games News & Reviews”It‘s a-me, Mario!” (ft. David Luzader)You should have learned. I didn't learn, it's one of my issues. This famous line by Mario could have been said about Blizzard entertainment. What? Not Mario ... Oh yes it is. That and everything else announced at Nintendo direct on this episode of Joystick and Mouse.
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It's been a couple of weeks since we've talked about Blizzard Entertainment but I think we need to g...
2021-09-291h 05
Movie Go RoundCatwomanYou Did This to Us. We had to watch 2004's Catwoman. It features CGI cats, CGI Halle Berry, a Vaseline-lensed Sharon Stone, and a script written mostly by (sexist) committee. We even inflicted it on our guest, Patrick Walsh of ScreamQueenz: Where Horror Gets Gay, who said he was up for anything, but we may have gone too far. What did Patrick, Nicole, David, and Brett think of this would-be superhero flick? Is it the cat's pajamas, or a "Klingon" from the litterbox? Take a listen and find out!
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2021-09-271h 08
Movie Go RoundPolice StoryHow is this the first time we've tackled Jackie Chan? It's quite the introduction that David chose for his Around the World pick, and we had a lot to talk about: Some legendary stunt work, Jackie's trademark "I can make a weapon out of anything" style, his penchant for slapstick, and treatment of women both on and off camera. Also how this movie is very, very '80s. Come have a listen.
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2021-09-2758 min
Movie Go RoundThe Last Black Man In San FranciscoBrett proposed this film as a Future Classic -- did Nicole and David agree? We talk about this story of Jimmie Fails (playing a version of himself) and his friend Montgomery working to renovate and reclaim a mansion in San Francisco. What is this film about (other than exquisite house porn)? Which is more lovely -- the house, or the score? Is the ending satisfying? Join us and find out!
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2021-09-271h 17
Movie Go RoundRambo: Last BloodThis round inaugurated our new NetPrime/Primeflix Roulette, as we included Amazon Prime streaming options in our randomizer for the first time. As a result, we watched the most recent Rambo movie, Rambo: Last Blood, marveling at its level of brutality (and Brett, David, and Nicole are not a squeamish bunch), obvious political slant, and plot holes big enough to let an entire cartel through the border. Is there anything redeemable to be found? Tune in and find out.
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2021-09-121h 06
Jock Doc PodcastBiliary Dyskinesia/Johnston Cran (feat. David Luzader)Listen as Dr. London Smith (.com) and his producer Cameron discuss Biliary Dyskinesia with Johnston Cran (feat. David Luzader). Not so boring! https://www.patreon.com/join/jockdocpodcast Hosts: London Smith, Cameron Clark. Guest: David Luzader. Produced by: Dylan Walker Created by: London Smith
2021-08-301h 13
Super Bracket BrosRound of 32: Jin Sakai v Mumen Rider | ft. David Luzader (Hit Me One More Time)S3 E13: Oh, not who you were expecting to be the first character from One Punch Man? TOO BAD! It's Mumen Rider, the bicycle hero taking on the shadowy samurai from Ghost of Tsushima, Jin Sakai! Will the try hard anime hero be able to stand up to the a samurai's blade? Find out this week on Super Bracket Bros! Huge thanks to David Luzader for joining us on today's episode and bringing expertise on not just one, but both of our characters! Talking points include: Tires hanging off samurai armor, vast equipment differentials, and Bikes Out For Mumen!
2021-05-0957 min
Choosing Your ReflectionMake it Your Day - David LuzaderThis week on Choosing Your Reflection we chat with fellow podcaster and host of Hit Me One More Time, David Luzader. David reflects on memories from his first wedding and what he'll do differently when he ties the knot with his current partner. Focusing on the emphasis given to the bride's outfit and offering an oft-overlooked perspective, David shares how he believes grooms should take the time to make their outfit a little special as well. Special Guest: David Luzader.
2020-12-0238 min
The Comic CrusadeGuest Episode - The Omega Men with David LuzaderSend us a textThis episode we cover The Omega Men with a very special guest. The Comic Crusade teams up with David Luzader from the podcast Hit Me One More Time. We talk about plenty of fun things like everyone's least favorite Green Lantern and how America would deal with the destruction of Krypton.To hear more from David Luzader follow him on twitter @davluz and make sure to go check out his podcast Hit Me One More time.Music "Destructing Own Kingdom" by XTaKeRuXAvailable at thttps://freemusicarchive.org/music...
2020-09-0444 minMovie Go RoundThe Raid 2: BerendalIn this Around the World, David followed up his earlier Around the World pick of The Raid with its sequel, The Raid 2: Berendal. Bigger in scope, geography, set pieces, and inventive fighting styles than the first film, does The Raid 2 go overboard? How many boss battles can be wedged into one movie? Is it possible to pass out from forgetting to breathe while watching the car chase? Is there any possible drinking game you can play with this movie that won't kill you? What were Brett and Nicole's favorite fights? Tune in to find out!
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2020-07-211h 19Movie Go RoundInside Llewyn DavisIn this Future Classics, Brett brought Inside Llewyn Davis to the panel as his pick. This looping odyssey traces one talented singer's travels in search of a big break in the folk music scene of 1961. Brett loves folk music, but what else did he love about the movie? David loves the Coen brothers, but did he love this sample of their work? And Nicole hated the main character, but appreciated the filmmaking. What was the final verdict?
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2020-07-061h 13Movie Go RoundCaptive StateNew to Two, and possibly all of our listeners, was 2019's Captive State. A mid-budget sci-fi movie set ten years after a successful alien invasion, this story of resistance that includes two Black brothers trying to free the city of Chicago from an oppressive rule was one that may have deserved a wider audience. It's pretty messy in the edit, with some underdeveloped characters and not enough budget for its ambition, but Nicole thought it had saving graces. How did co-hosts David and Brett feel about it? How will you?
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2020-06-121h 08Movie Go RoundThe HappeningYou did this to us... again. We had to watch a film that nearly topples over from the weight of its own bad science, The Happening! Listen as Brett, David, and Nicole tear their hair out over the impossible-to-swallow premise, illogical behavior of the characters, horrible dialogue, and waste of an "R" rating. Join us for one of our most spirited episodes! (It's better than watching The Happening...)
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2020-05-2153 minMovie Go RoundI Lost My BodyFor this Around the World, it was an occasion to highlight a nominee for Best Animated Feature at this past year's Academy Awards: I Lost My Body. A severed hand escapes a lab in Paris. As it makes its way across the city, we see memories of its former life, and a young man trying to cope with old losses and find new dreams. Nicole, Brett, and David really dug in to the story, the animation style, and what this film is trying to say. Come join us! Also, here is the I Lost My Body interview Computer Graphics...
2020-05-061h 15Movie Go RoundEx MachinaIn this Future Classics, David put forward Alex Garland's Ex Machina. This 2014 exploration of the ethics of creating an AI that can pass for human features three stellar lead performances and one great supporting turn. David, Brett, and Nicole discussed what happens when an arrogant "bro" designs his dream robot, what the implications are of gathering its behavioral data from stolen search engine patterns, and if it's fair to bias your Turing tester. Tune in to check out these points, plus find out how to entertain yourself in a Norwegian lab in a way that isn't a waste of...
2020-04-161h 21Movie Go RoundChasing AmyIn this Netflix Roulette, we drew a milestone work of the 90s, Chasing Amy. We dove deep into LGBTQIA* themes as we talked about how ignorance could flourish before fast internet, how open and direct communication is vital in relationships, and how even the gay community had a habit of pigeonholing people into categories. Join us as Nicole, David, and Brett compare sexual injury stories here on Movie-Go-Round! (Okay, not really that last thing. Sorry.)
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2020-03-081h 11Movie Go RoundParis, TexasIn this New to Two, Brett brought us Wim Wenders’ Paris, Texas. This slow-paced showcase for Harry Dean Stanton is about a man named Travis, and his journey to reconnect with his son, with himself, and with his estranged wife. Music by Ry Cooder adds that “lonesome West” vibe. We pondered questions like: Why does his brother leave him alone? Who spoiled this kid so much he doesn’t want to use his own feet? Does Travis ever find redemption? And what did David and Nicole think of it all?
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2020-02-191h 19Movie Go RoundTwilightIn this You Did This to Us, our 100th episode, the audience made us watch Twilight. This 2008 mega-sensation took our youth by storm when it brought Stephanie Meyer's books to the silver screen. 12 years later, how does this film stand the test of time? Does Meyer understand how baseball is played? What's the point of endlessly going to high school every four years and what about this toxic relationship speaks to fans? Also, did we break David?
Follow along with the show by watching our next film, a New to Two pick from Brett, Paris, Texas.
2020-02-081h 11Movie Go RoundThrone of BloodIn this Around the World, Brett brought the panel's first Akira Kurosawa film to the table, 1957's Throne of Blood. This iconic chapter in the long history of Shakespeare adaptations in film brought the story of Macbeth to feudal Japan. How well do the themes translate, and is there anything lost or gained by not using Shakespeare's original dialogue? Why is this film so widely regarded as one of Kurosawa's crowning achievements? David, Nicole, and Brett discuss all of this, all while marveling at the enduring creepiness of Isuzu Yamada as Lady Macbeth.
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2020-01-2858 minMovie Go RoundThe MasterIn this Future Classics, Nicole nominated 2012's The Master. Joaquin Phoenix plays a broken man (he must enjoy that sort of thing) who falls in with a self-improvement movement (cult) that is totally not Scientology; Phillip Seymour Hoffman plays the charismatic leader who is totally not based on L. Ron Hubbard. Brett, David, and Nicole discuss the performances, the score, the strengths and weaknesses of the writing, and that infamous scene at the sink. Come join us -- don't you want to reach your full potential?
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2020-01-211h 19Movie Go RoundTokyo GodfathersOn this New to Two, David introduced Brett and Nicole to a Christmas-themed anime film from 2003, Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers. The emotional journey of three homeless people on Christmas in pursuit of an abandoned baby's family spurred discussion of the genre of anime, context that gets lost in translation when films are subtitled, a bizarre subplot with the Yakuza, and so much more. How did Brett and Nicole enjoy this nontraditional Christmastime tale? Tune in now and find out!
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2019-12-231h 05Movie Go RoundThe Wicker Man (2006)On this You Did This to Us, we were stuck watching Nicolas Cage in The Wicker Man rave about uncooperative suspects, burned dolls, paganism, and bees (NOT THE BEES). You guys know there's much, much, much better 1973 version, right? Go check that out, watch the last 25 minutes of this movie on YouTube, and come back to check out Brett, David, and Nicole discussing this hopeless honeyed mess.
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2019-12-2248 minMovie Go RoundHeroOn this Around the World, we watched one of our most colorful films to date; David brought us Zhang Yimou's Hero. Jet Li and Donnie Yen battle epically, Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung love tumultuously. Is this movie more poetry than plot? Is it a stealth argument for Chinese imperialism? How did the crew feel about the wuxia style? Join us in our flowing, single-color robes as we discuss this Chinese classic.
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2019-12-1957 minMovie Go RoundStar Wars: The Last JediBrett's latest nominee for the Future Classics category is also the latest in the epic Star Wars franchise... for a few more weeks, anyway. Audiences in 2017 were deeply divided about Rian Johnson's story, the new characters he introduced, and his treatment of the beloved icons from the original trilogy. Is this the most cynical entry of the series? How good of a job are the actors doing? Is the casino sequence really that bad? Is it possible to have a civil debate about this film on its own merits? And what did David and Nicole think of The Last...
2019-12-051h 23Movie Go RoundMoonwalkersOn this episode, we got the mixed bag that David, Brett, and Nicole have come to expect from the whims of Netflix Roulette. Moonwalkers plays with the idea: What if the U.S. hired Kubrick to fake the moon landing, but accidentally hired the wrong guy? A promising idea gets torpedoed by the addition of PTSD and over-the-top violence for laughs. Can the teaming of Ron Weasley and Hellboy save this movie? Can we put up with the lead singer character? And can any of us stand to hear White Rabbit even ONE more time?
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2019-11-2150 minMovie Go RoundThe CommitmentsNicole decided to give this round's New to Two as a gift to musician and producer Brett, and a stress-free watch for David. The Commitments, based on a novella by Roddy Doyle, is the story of the beginnings of an Irish soul band, whose members learn how to expect more and pursue more in life. Is it at all realistic in how bands are formed? Does it have anything of substance to say when there isn't music playing? Is it normal for a director to make this many references to his own movies? And did David and Brett enjoy...
2019-11-141h 02Movie Go RoundJennifer's BodyOn this You Did This to Us, the gang had the 2009 Megan Fox horror vehicle Jennifer's Body thrust upon them. Has this film aged gracefully, propelling into new relevance as a cult classic? Or does it remain as shallow as its lead character? Did Brett watch this film way too many times in his youth? (Yes.) Brett, Nicole, and David explore all of that and so much more in an episode that begs yet another question: Who on earth put this on You Did This to Us and why?
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2019-11-0743 minMovie Go RoundErrementariOn this Netflix Roulette, the trio continue the 2019 Movie-GHOUL-Round marathon with Errementari, a Netflix film based on Basque folklore in Spain. A reclusive blacksmith makes a pact with a demon from hell before caging him to avoid holding up his end of the bargain. Is this a spooky tale worthy of your Halloween viewing slate, or does it fall short of being memorable? Also, what on earth does "get into the pumpkin and out of the square" mean? David, Nicole, and Brett dive into this bizarre film to try to find out. Remember: Movie-GHOUL-Round concludes with two episodes on...
2019-10-3056 minMovie Go RoundJurassic GalaxyIn this You Did This to Us, the audience picked Jurassic Galaxy. Why. Just... why? Why did You Do This to Us? Did Brett crack a bad dad joke? Was one of David's barbs too sharp? Did Nicole's odor offend? Because something sure stinks around here... oh wait, it's the "movie." A vanity production company shot this ultralow-budget sci-fi stinker in a state park and added in a few decent (and some laughable) CGI effects in post. Is the result watchable? You could check it out yourself and see, but we'd recommend just listening to the episode instead.
2019-10-1556 minMovie Go RoundKung Fu HustleIn this Around the World pick from David, writer/actor/director Stephen Chow pays tribute to kung fu classics, Warner Brothers cartoons, period Chinese melodramas, and gangster movies in an unforgettable martial arts comedy, Kung Fu Hustle. Can Chow juggle all this without it becoming a hopeless tangle? Can expertly choreographed kung fu be funny? Will the landlady ever take that cigarette out of her mouth? Join Brett, Nicole, and David and find out!
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2019-10-101h 02Movie Go RoundCrimson PeakIn this Movie-Go-Round Future Classics, Brett proposed Guillermo's gooey Crimson Peak! Del Toro brought this Gothic romance to the screen, but couldn't resist throwing in some good old-fashioned cholera ghosts and head bashing. Did David find the spectres scary? Did Nicole ever shut up about kissing techniques and the Hiddlebutt? Join us for this episode of Movie-Go-Round and find out!
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2019-04-231h 04
Movie Go RoundPhantom of the TheatreIn this Movie-Go-Round Netflix Roulette, the wheel came up with the Hong Kong film Phantom of the Theatre. This variation of the Phantom of the Opera included dead acrobats and an inventive method of murder instead of singing. David, Brett, and Nicole watched this somewhat draggy tale about a director, an ingénue with a mysterious past, and an overly elaborate scheme for revenge. Come join us as we find the fun bits and pick apart the bad bits and gloss over the boring bits in between!
Next week's film is David's Future Classics pick! We're watching 2012's ...
2019-02-2159 min
Movie Go RoundCon AirIn this Movie-Go-Round,You Did This to Us! And boy, did you pick a doozy, 1997’s Con Air. What can you say about this testosterone-fueled movie? We were dazzled by its absurdity, bemused by its insanely shaky premise, and dumbfounded by the dialogue. ("Put. The bunneh. Back in the box.") But we had great fun talking about it! Come join Nicole, Brett, and David as we try to make sense of the insensible.
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Next week's film is a New to Two pick of Brett's. He wil...
2019-02-0654 min
Movie Go RoundThe Dark KnightFirst and foremost: our apologies for the delay in this episode release! You may notice a change in audio quality after the introductions. This is because Brett's rig crashed and died during this recording, and David picked up his slack and was able to provide a backup! (Thanks, David!) Hence, it took quite a bit of editing work to piece together what we had worked on for this episode. To make up for it, you'll get the next show tomorrow, too! Now: The Dark Knight.
In this Movie-Go-Round Future Classics, the team was offered the last opportunity to...
2019-01-231h 06
Movie Go RoundThe BodyguardIn this Movie-Go-Round, You Did This to Us! Brett made the fatal mistake of railing against The Bodyguard on an earlier show, so our perverse listenership decided we just HAD to see it. It's filled with pop ballads, "cool" masculine tropes, illogical behavior on the part of just about everybody, and a lot of Kevin Costner flying through the air. Did Nicole, Brett, and David survive? Did they find any redeeming value in this claptrap? Tune in to find out!
Next week we're watching David's New to Two pick, the original The Magnificent Seven.
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2018-12-2357 min
Movie Go RoundOut of SightIn this Movie-Go-Round New to Two, Nicole went for a change of pace, choosing a 1998 film with a tight script, playful cinematography, solid performances from a host of "Hey, it's that actor I like!" people, a cool jazzy soundtrack, and sizzling sexual chemistry between the two leads. Steven Soderbergh is one of the few directors who could carry off this mix of caper flick and forbidden attraction, and he does a great job with Out of Sight. What did Brett and David think? How long did Brett rhapsodize over Don Cheadle and Ving Rhames? What snappy thing did David sa...
2018-11-0854 min
Movie Go RoundThe Cabin in the WoodsFor our second Movie-Ghoul-Round episode, David got to choose a Future Classic, and his pick was 2012’s The Cabin in the Woods. Simultaneously a critique of and love letter to modern horror-movie tropes, this Drew Goddard/Joss Whedon joint featured a young Thor and host of fantastic character actors. Join Brett, David, and Nicole as they rhapsodize about Bradley Whitford, pick their favorite villains, and debate how much free will can be involved when people are forced to override their common sense.
Next week's episode is an Around the World pick! Nicole picked 1977's 'Suspiria.' Movie-Ghoul-Round co...
2018-10-161h 09
Movie Go RoundPay the GhostYou could call this Netflix Roulette horror movie by its name, Pay the Ghost, but you might as well call it “Pay Nic Cage’s Bills.” This tale of a vengeful ghost features missing children, CG vultures only a few steps up from Birdemic, at least three exposition dumps, and a sleepwalking Cage. Join Brett, David, Nicole, and guest Greg Tilton of Rumor Files and Jack of Trades as we discuss this movie and speculate if it was written by an artificial intelligence, a horror film cliché generator, or a pack of wild Celtic reconstructionalists.
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2018-10-0958 min
Movie Go RoundI'm Not ThereTo start our ninth go-round, Brett brought in a film that was New to Two (Nicole and David). His choice was an unconventional biopic by a filmmaker who began his career with a biopic of Karen Carpenter enacted with Barbie dolls. While Todd Haynes used actual humans in his portrait of Bob Dylan, he felt the need to use six of them in I'm Not There, to show the stark differences among the facets of the performer. How well was the music used in this movie? Did David and Nicole have a favorite "Dylan"? Should Christian Bale ever be...
2018-10-021h 12
Movie Go RoundThe RaidDavid has been using his “Around the World” picks to introduce Brett to quality martial arts films and prepare him for this week’s choice. But really, is there any way to prepare for The Raid? This 2011 movie, made in Indonesia by a Welsh writer/director, took the action and martial arts genres and dialed them up to 11 and beyond. David, Brett, and Nicole had a very excitable time digging into this movie, and hope you guys will be just as excited to listen to our episode.
Next week is You Did This to Us! The movie? You al...
2018-08-211h 05
Movie Go RoundSkyfall“Future Classics” week is back, and Brett’s proposed film this time was the big 50th anniversary film in the James Bond franchise, "Skyfall." Featuring themes of past sins, death, rebirth, and redemption, this was the emotionally heaviest of the Bond films. Join us as Brett, Nicole, and David dig in to topics such as the return to classic tropes, Javier Bardem’s entrance (with its flirtation and flair for drama), the gorgeous Oscar-nominated cinematography, fortunate casting and disastrous near-casting, and a Komodo dragon’s value as an improvised weapon.
Next week is Around the World! The movie? Dav...
2018-08-061h 13
Movie Go RoundThe GiftWe spun the virtual wheel for “Netflix Roulette” and wound up with a movie we had trouble approaching: 2015’s "The Gift." What at first seems like a “creepy guy starts getting too close to the nice couple” thriller begins to take unexpected turns as the wife starts digging into the creepy guy’s past. The tone of the film is odd, and gets darker and more unsettling as it goes along. Join David, Brett, and Nicole as they ponder things like, Is this the most horrifying movie we’ve watched? How does Jason Bateman’s character get his influence? Does the punishm...
2018-06-2653 min
Movie Go RoundClownEpisode 22 was a “Netflix Roulette” pick, and the luck of the draw brought us “Clown,” a 2014 horror movie about clowns, demons, and why you shouldn’t bully that real estate agent’s kid. There are some typical horror movie tropes, like poor decision-making and doing exactly what you’ve been told not to do, and some surprisingly inventive bits like a whacked-out suicide machine and the look of the demon. Did we like it? Did we hate it? Is it worth watching? Did any of Brett, David, and Nicole get through the movie in a single sitting? Have a listen and fin...
2018-05-1454 min
Movie Go RoundInceptionIn a Hollyworld of sequels and book adaptations and remakes, truly original ideas are rare. For our “Future Classics” choice this round, David nominated an original movie about the power of ideas, 2010’s “Inception.”
Will the intellectual vibe, practical effects, and now-a-meme soundtrack stand the test of time? Did they deliberately make Leonardo DiCaprio look like Christopher Nolan? Why, in this movie that includes the dreams of at least four different people, does no one ever dream about any animals? And lastly, why does everyone have so much trouble pronouncing Cillian Murphy’s first name? Join David, Brett, and N...
2018-03-1358 min
Movie Go RoundBurn After ReadingFor our second round of “New to Two,” David chose this Coen Brothers film that Brett and Nicole hadn’t seen yet. The film features Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, and the sublime Richard Jenkins, along with Coen-movie regular Frances McDormand. In this cautionary tale, two selfish fitness club employees stumble across CIA secrets and decide to try to make their dreams come true by selling them to the Russians at a huge profit. Will Nicole and Brett like this movie about small people who push themselves into big situations they can’t handle? Tune in and find out!...
2017-12-3155 min