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Episode Notes Look, it's kind of a slow week. We're not saying that new release, EZRA, looks bad... it's just...maybe not good. But you know what is good? Movies with Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale! So, yeah we're using this as an excuse to rewatch SPY! We invite guest Lexy Van Dyke of Schooled By Cinema to talk about SPY, the state of comedy, being grateful for Paul Feig, and laug

Here we are, another MAD MAX movie is coming out. Are we excited? Mostly. But hey, it also serves as a chance to talk about revenge and fate. In order to manage this better, the show invites Manish Mathur to talk about THE NORTHMAN. We talk Robert Eggers, violence, issues with female age in Hollywood, and how ridiculously large Amleth is (and fodder for memes) Manish Intro: Psycho

Episode Notes Sadly, BACK TO BLACK is being released. No one wants it, but here we are. In order to distract us from that horrible reality, we decide to focus on a GOOD biopic about a young singer who also died to early, with SELENA. Dave brings new guest, Jasmine May to bring her cultural knowledge and passion to the the show. Dave also talks about the psychological issue of obses

Episode Notes Now that we have YET ANOTHER Planet of the Apes movie coming out, did we pick one of those 19 movies? Of course not. Dave uses this as an excuse to watch a Spielberg movie that he had trouble with the first time around, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. He welcomes guest Ben Miller of the Target Audience Podcast and he has...feelings. Listen as we discuss his podcast and his vio

Episode Notes First episode, let's go!!!! We are finally back to you after many, many years away. Is anyone still listening? We're about to find out. We bring in old friend, Jay Ledbetter to kick off the fan. We talk a lot about Ryan Gosling for the release of THE FALL GUY. To do more of that, we chose to talk about a truly under appreciated comedic gem, THE NICE GUYS. Jay talk abo

The Return Hi everyone! How have you been? It's only been like 7-8 years! After that elongated break, we are ready to begin again. In just a few weeks, there will be more movies, viewed from a psychological angle. Stay tuned! I am so happy to be back! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.