Sometimes there is some extra value going into a movie stone cold and not knowing what to expect. So when I found myself randomly being dragged to a midnight showing of Tropic Thunder, I literally had no idea what I was getting myself into. What I ended up getting was a truly special film. A mixture … Continue reading 2008 in Review: Tropic Thunder
We Bought a Pod Episode 13 – Okja is more than OK…ja?
In this weeks episode we discuss the Netflix blockbuster Okja, dive into the Han Solo drama, and discuss the NYT's top 25 of the century (so far). We also answer some listener questions and discuss some upcoming films you should check out. Warning Okja Spoilers from 02:00 - 10:00 Warning
We Bought a Pod Episode 9: Gods and Samurai w/ Alex Horn
Aaron and "Not AJ" discuss American Gods and Samurai Jack. 00:00 - 7:45 Spoiler FREE review of American Gods 7:45 - 29:00 Spoiler FILLED American Gods recap 29:00- 46:45 Spoiler FILLED Samurai Jack recap 46:45-END Listener-questions and sign-off
Review: “Kong: Skull Island” Rampages on Screen Like a True Popcorn Flick
On the podcast a few weeks ago, I gave a rather strong feeling that I would enjoy "Kong: Skull Island." However, I was far from that just a few weeks ago. When the first trailer released, I thought the film looked like a big, dumb film that struck a tone closer to DC Universe and … Continue reading Review: “Kong: Skull Island” Rampages on Screen Like a True Popcorn Flick
In Defense of: The Shadiest Franchise
With a whopping 25% for the first installment, and a staggering 2% for the second film, the 50 shades franchise seems to be making quite an impression on film critics. The impression is turd-tastic. But, in the age of digital filmmaking and boundless source material, why has this series continued to find success? The Fifty … Continue reading In Defense of: The Shadiest Franchise
Review: “Get Out” Talks to Us, and Enters the Pantheon of Horror Classics (SPOILERS)
Since the genre first found its way onto a silver screen, horror films have often found ways to be bigger than themselves. Back in 1965, a little film by the name "Night of the Living Dead" featured a blackprotagonist that becomes the hero of the film. While the world was deep in fights over segregation, George … Continue reading Review: “Get Out” Talks to Us, and Enters the Pantheon of Horror Classics (SPOILERS)
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Revitalizes the Zelda Franchise with Latest Title
Let me be your video game shrink for a second here. Close your eyes. No really. Close them. Wait. How are you going to read this if you close your... Goddammit OPEN YOUR EYES. Okay, let's start over. When I say Legend of Zelda, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Is it dungeons with … Continue reading Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Revitalizes the Zelda Franchise with Latest Title
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