Episodes
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Ep. 421: Sneakers (1992)
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
We journey back into the 90s with a look at a little gem from 1992 that boasts a stellar cast, Sneakers. A massive hit upon release, Sneakers seems to have become something of an under seen hidden gem. Robert Redford leads a crew into a wrong man espionage escapade. We discuss the politics of early 90s Hollywood, cinema and the 1960s, the NSA, and much more! Tune in now!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
05:21 - Quick Sneakers Reviews
25:23 - Expanding the Syllabus
43:11 - Analysis
1:04:05 - Shelf or Trash
1:05:29 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Ep. 420: Safe House (2012)
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
It's a movie from the year we began, an always surreal moment. "Nobody is safe. Nobody is house." It's a joke we've come to love, but how does the movie truly stand up? We discuss the politics of 2010s Hollywood, the implications of Denzel agreeing to be waterboarded for this picture, Ryan Reynolds career, and much more as we break open the action film Safe House.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
05:35 - Quick Safe House Reviews
23:11 - Expanding the Syllabus
36:12 - Analysis
55:36 - Shelf or Trash
57:28 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Ep. 419: City Slickers (1991)
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
We're sticking to the 90s, but we're drastically shifting genre as we take a look at the beloved 90s comedy hit, City Slickers. This Billy Crystal vehicle was a huge hit in the early 90s and even spawned a sequel. This week, we look back on 1991 in comedy. We're talking masculinity, the search for fulfillment, a little bit of wealth and class. Tune in now to hear our discussion!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
05:39 - Quick City Slickers Reviews
20:53 - Expanding the Syllabus
35:03 - Analysis
52:33 - Shelf or Trash
54:23 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Ep. 418: William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III (1990)
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
WE'RE BACK! After a summer off, we have returned to you dear listener. And, though it's not the Wicker Man, we do have something special in store. We return from hiatus with a different horror cult classic, the 1990 entry in The Exorcist franchise, William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III. And this episode is brought to you by Patreon-sponsor and friend of the show, Brigham C. Thank you for the selection Brigham!
In this episode, we talk all about the spookiness of the church, violence and film, film sequels, and much more!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:39 - Quick The Exorcist III Reviews
23:02 - Expanding the Syllabus
40:26 - Analysis
1:08:16 - Shelf or Trash
1:09:53 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film