Episodes

  • EP 11: Past Lives
    Oct 5 2023
    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.
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    16 mins
  • EP 10: Barbenheimer
    Sep 13 2023
    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.
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    27 mins
  • EP 9: WALL-E
    Apr 22 2023

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

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    13 mins
  • EP 8: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
    Apr 8 2023

    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.

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    18 mins
  • EP 7: Soul
    Apr 1 2023

    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.

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    19 mins
  • EP 6: Jujutsu Kaisen
    Feb 25 2023

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

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    12 mins
  • EP 5: Knives Out & Glass Onion
    Feb 11 2023

    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.

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    16 mins
  • EP 4: SK8 the Infinity
    Dec 3 2022

    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.

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    16 mins