A Cosmic Void

Mar 05 2024 94 ep. 72 mins

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Cataloging a galaxy of genre film

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Fear (1996)

Mar 05 2024 47 mins

Mark Wahlburg terrorizes Reese Witherspoon, her best friend, Alyssa Milano, a security guard, and a dog in that nineties thriller made for teenagers (but also for adults): Fear! Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Check out Biggs’ other podcast Fields of Glory Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Lett

Under the Skin (2013)

Feb 27 2024 44 mins

In a quick episode Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin is examined. We sift through the symbolism that speaks volumes on sexuality and humanity. And we talk about how Scarlett Johansson's choice in films during this period addressed being a sex symbol in interesting ways. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ F

Spirited Away (2001)

Feb 20 2024 58 mins

This episode we look at Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. The environmental and generational themes are discussed, the fluidity of the animation, how Japanese culture interprets some things differently than the west, and what constitutes a coming of age movie. Plus, what’s up with that big baby? Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to

To Wong Fu, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

Feb 13 2024 78 mins

Xavion and Biggs begin by looking at LBGTQ representation in the 90's and then deconstruct To Wong Fu, Thanks For Everyting! Julie Newmar. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠

The Road To Ruin: Office Space (1999)

Feb 06 2024 73 mins

Listen to the sixth episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. This time we look at Office Space which was released at a period of malaise in the late nineties. We note the archetypes of human beings, how so many actors become known for their roles, how it set up The Office, and so much more! Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠

The Road To Ruin: The Black Cauldron (1985)

Jan 30 2024 55 mins

Listen to the fifth episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. The Black Cauldron took ten years to make the big screen. It was animated by three generations of Disney artists. It had more directors than presidents of Mount Rushmore. Three CEOs oversaw it. And it tanked. And by tanked, I mean it took down the entire animation division of Disn

The Road To Ruin: Spaceballs (1987)

Jan 23 2024 73 mins

Listen to the fourth episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. Spaceballs is now considered a top tier comedy, and THE Star Wars parody. But when it was released in 1987, it fell well short of predictions for a new Mel Brooks comedy. And yet, it managed to enter the lexicon and become Mel Brooks most profitable movie on video. Support the sh

The Road To Ruin: The Big Lebowski (1998)

Jan 16 2024 71 mins

Listen to the third episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. The Big Lebowski failed to meet expectations. But it managed to not only become a cult classic, has festivals in its honor that pop up around the country, and has inspired a religion. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠

The Road To Ruin: The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)

Jan 09 2024 61 mins

Listen to the second episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. Part two is the movie that made Eddie Murphy cry: The Adventures of Pluto Nash. A director was locked out. An editor was replaced. An actor in a bit part was uncredited and stalked by a co-worker. And that’s not even mentioning the caliber of movie. This one’s a stinker. Supp

The Road To Ruin: Ishtar (1987)

Jan 02 2024 50 mins

Listen to the first episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. Part one is the movie that was so disastrous that it was dubbed The Road to Ruin (hence naming the mini-series). Elaine May, Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman made a movie that not only bombed, but helped Coca-Cola get out of the pictures (after transporting a small fortune for the