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EP 11: Past Lives

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:24 GMT

Whenever there’s a new A24 movie making waves, it’s usually worth checking out. Past Lives follows a long-lost love story across the world, and takes full advantage of its minimalist style to deliver one of the best movies of the year. Find out more in our Past Lives review.

EP 10: Barbenheimer

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:35 GMT

Barbenheimer might just be the funniest, most amazing organic cultural event of our lifetimes. But what about the movies themselves? Barbie, a movie funded by Mattel, brings quippy feminism to the silver screen – but what is a Ken supposed to do in this new world? Oppenheimer takes us through the life of maybe the most important man in the world – and shows us just how personal the Manhattan Project was to him. Listen to our Oppenheimer and Barbie analysis.

EP 9: WALL-E

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 04:00:35 GMT

More Pixar! Today, Joy and Rob talk about WALL-E, a classic animated film with a unique love story at the center.

EP 8: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 04:00:56 GMT

This week, Joy and Rob revisit the classic anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. A great starter anime, this show is entertaining, but also tackles some complex topics.

EP 7: Soul

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:00:33 GMT

In this episode, Rob and Joy discuss the 2020 Pixar release Soul,a wonderful exploration of the meaning of life through jazz and an unborn soul named 22.

EP 6: Jujutsu Kaisen

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 05:00:47 GMT

In this episode, Rob and Joy discuss the success of "New Age" anime's premiere series, Jujutsu Kaisen.

EP 5: Knives Out & Glass Onion

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 05:00:33 GMT

Rian Johnson's second film in the Knives Out trilogy hit 2022 with a bang. In this episode, Joy and Rob compare and contrast the themes, characters, and narratives of both movies.

EP 4: SK8 the Infinity

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 19:20:57 GMT

In this episode, Rob and Joy review the 2021 cult hit SK8 the Infinity. Lotta shipping, lotta skating, and surprisingly... lotta thematic elements to be analyzed.

EP 3: The Rehearsal

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:01:38 GMT

The Rehearsal generated a lot of buzz when it came out this past summer. Here, Joy and Rob add their thoughts to the mix, explaining why it's one of the most unusual and genre-pushing shows to date.

EP 2: Midnight Mass

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:20 GMT

In this episode, Rob and Joy discuss the Netflix's 2021 horror hit Midnight Mass, directed by Mike Flanagan.

EP 1: Cowboy Bebop

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:38 GMT

Starting off with a classic! In this episode, Rob and Joy discuss the plot, characters, themes, and music of the iconic 90s anime Cowboy Bebop.