April 2nd, 2022
Delving into the only chapter of the Purge movies Matt had not seen yet, this is a fun episode about the thread carrying through this series. There are some serious moments, but those are much later in the episode, so fear not. :)
Jas Links: Episode 121 (Prometheus segment)
Info Links: Incidentally, the closing arguments for the kidnapping plot against the Michigan governor just began. Here is an article about it. Here are 2 bits of information about American Muslim support for gay marriage: Newsweek, Pew Research.
February 8th, 2022
the 2nd of 5 films, which will likely translate to 5 episodes as the attention to detail is pretty consistent in this series...
January 19th, 2022
The 1st of multiple episodes cutting into the layers of the Purge movies. It really did hit the ground running with a strong 1st installment & equally strong follow-up that stands on its own.
... but that, is another story.
that we will get to next!!
Notes: Captive State was the John Goodman alien film he couldn't remember. Equinox was the term he did not use, fitting as these events create sacrifice for the spring planting season.
November 19th, 2021
In an attempt to perhaps subliminally compensate for how much of this show is spoilers, this episode contains a chunk of discussion about international media growing in western countries. Have at it!!
October 27th, 2021
Halloween 4 vs. Halloween 5
Dusting off the brain for memories of movies one hasn't videed in decades is an interesting experience. Join Matt this week as he remembers the good, the bad, and the deadly from his horror vhs days. It can be a curse to own & watch so many movies because people expect you to remember everything; it can also be a blessing to drown out the bad movies among the good ones. Where do these 2 movies rest on that scale?? Jack in and discover.
BTW: Halloween Kills recommendation - err, not really. Go check it out, form your own opinion. At minimum, it should be said that the 2018 film has more going for it.
October 12th, 2021
Halloween II vs. Halloween III
The 80's & the home video market that came with it was ripe for creating franchises, with horror leading the pack. While many action, cartoon, & fantasy sequels were relegated to only being released on home video, many of the horror sequels in fact went through the theater. The initial 4 Halloween sequels at least had a theatrical release (you can look up the rest - we can't do EVERYTHING!!).
Check your candy for razor blades (actually referred to in 1 of these flicks!) while listening to this episode talking about one of the most infamous horror series of all time that continues to thrive as we speak.
Here is the City of Geek page with a video review of Halloween '18.
Notes: Box office for H III - 14 million on a 2.5 budget. #II made 25 million on the same cost. The original made 47 million on just over 300,000!!
Ratings for I, II, & III: 77%, 65%, & 50%. A harsh decline, but many wanted more out of both sequel films. Matt feels that some of them forget how bad a lot of the acting is in the 1st Halloween too.
September 20th, 2021
Black Dahlia vs. Summer of Sam
It's an episode about killings, see? Put on a hat & smoke a lot of cigarettes while listening. A novel episode with 2 movies that are not Matt's favorites: hopefully you'll find his ability to discuss a movie of value, whether or not he loves them...
Notes: STEVE Park was the actor Matt couldn't remember from Fargo. Terence Blanchard has scored a lot of television, Matt meant movies were mostly Lee.
August 22nd, 2021
Noises Off vs. Game 6
We did an actors playing actors episode in our 1st year; Matt thought it'd be fun to look at a couple more in this vein after finally getting his own copy of Noises Off.
Have at it!!
August 5th, 2021
Midsommar vs. Summer Rental
What people seek in sitting down to a movie varies from person to person, & sometimes it depends on how our day/week/year is going. Like comfort food, comfort tv/movies are familiar & safe when our day to day may not always be that. When you feel the need: indulge!!
Which is our plan in this episode looking at
movie versions of The Cure vs. Presidents of The United States of America
as opposing methods of making us happy, if at least forget about our day
Note: Richard Crenna from Summer Rental died in 2003, bringing death toll of crew to 4.
July 28th, 2021
Shows/movies discussed from streaming services: Better Call Saul, Coming 2 America, No Remorse, Loki.
Thank you for your patience! <3
May 25th, 2021
- Commando 2 (India)
- Journey To The West (China)
- Ashfall (Korea)
Our tribute to AAPI Heritage Month, dig into a variety pack of entertainment from companies that Disney doesn't own!!
Links for Byung Hun-Lee: Red 2 (contains link to G.I. Joe), Terminator Genisys (also link for Train to Busan), The Good, The Bad, & The Weird. Old Boy.
May 4th, 2021
Hobbit I
A departure from our default stance of slobbery love, Matt gets into some unflinching critique of a beloved director. Tune in for tea!!
Here's an eagle link, though not what Matt was looking for.
April 19th, 2021
Rambo Last Blood vs. Terminator Dark Fate
Another chapter of what we plan to do a lot this summer: have movies duke it out for our preference! It's Sly v Arney... 2019 gave us new installments of franchises from the 80's; were they rockin? Were they rotten?
Let us tell you!!
April 5th, 2021
Nacho Libre vs. Blades of Glory
Aiming for some light episodes after a heavy year, we're gonna see how much fluff we can cover over the summer. This is your first installment. Although it's technically the second time we've done it. See link below. But like - you know - AFTER you listen to this one. Or before works, we guess. Who's still reading at this point?!
March 15th, 2021
- Alex Wheatle/
- Education/
The 2nd half of this series discussion, we have a foot in historical and the other in fictional - though based on historical policy & patterns. Then Matt gives his assessment of the entire series, followed by some spouting off about vaccines & masks a bit. As with the series, the goal is hope. Hope that the worst is behind us & we'll learn from the hardest times we all faced. Take care world; meanwhile we'll try to scrounge up some fun flicks to go over next time! <3
