In this episode, the boys are once again joined by Snel to discuss the summer's most spineless movie, Civil War. A film that fails to say anything about politics, class, war, journalism, America or anything of substance. Also talks about the invasion of Rafah, Trump being BBF's with Hannibal Lecter, the Tiktokification of modern filmmaking and get into the weeds of what an actual American Civil War 2.0 would look like.

In this episode, the boys finish off the behemoth that is Star Wars by talking about about the extra stuff like books, games, comics, television shows. Much like the films we started excited and left tired and broken. Also talk about chaos at American college campuses, American burning it's international reputation for war criminals, how 2004 was the peak year for FPS games and how miserable it is to be an actual Star Wars fan right now.

In this episode, the boys jump in with an extra long episode to talk about the most infamous and divisive era of Star Wars yet, the sequel trilogy. Getting into the fan backlash, behind the scenes drama and personal grievances. There's no coming back from this! Also talk about America's favorite murderer OJ Simpson, Screenwriters addicted to social media, how studio filmmaking is broken and just how low a franchise can go before it's officially too late. Colin Trevorrow & Derek Connolly’s Duel of the Fates script https://archive.org/details/dotf_20200426

In this episode, the boys return to Star Wars, this time to discuss the prequel trilogy. Which is as awful as you remember it, regardless of childhood nostalgia or irony poisoning. Awful CGI, offensive racial stereotypes and enough tonal whiplash to break ones neck. These movies suck! Also talk of the fall of The Artist Formerly Known As Diddy, Elon Musk's embarrassing deformation deposition, getting further into Lucas' bizarre politics and just mercilessly ribbing these movies and the fanbase that loves them. Further Reading: https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/diddy-cassie.pdf https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24539298-musk-deposition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwTS0ENmsTU&ab_channel=Noobnut125 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da8s9m4zEpo&ab_channel=StarWars

In this episode, the boys tackle one of science fictions most prolific and divisive franchises out there. Star Wars, and all the baggage that comes with it. From it's creator and fans. Strap in for a wild ride. Also talk of Israel's 24 hours of madness that lead to the killing of half a dozen aid workers, and almost starting war with Iran, franchises going through identity crises and how the creator of a series might not be the best guy to have in charge. Noam Chomsky and Alan Dershowitz debate (2005) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dvMdSuLKCE

In this episode, the boys close out Dune Month going through the lesser known entries of Dune as a franchise. Including the unmade Alejandro Jodorowsky movie, the 2000 Sci-Fi channel miniseries and some of the video games, old and new. Along with conversations about The US Government banning Tik-Tok, Jonathan Glazer being based, getting nostalgic about old cable television and our hatred of MMO games.

In the second installment of Dune Month. The boys discuss Denis Villeneuve's long awaited and delayed 'Dune: Part Two.' Does it live up to the hype? Yes it does! Spoilers everywhere in this one! Also talk about Trump not going to jail despite what Facebook tells you, the GOP's new favorite black friend Mark Robinson, Aaron Bushnell and Liam gets very mad at Liberals.

In this episode, the boys decide to dedicate the entire of month of March to Dune. Starting with some thoughts on part 1 of Denis Villeneuve's adaption, thoughts on the books and Frank Herbert who sucks as a person. Also talk of Twinks getting swole, how drugs are actually good, Villeneuve's cinematic incel obsession and how much Paul Atreides and Osama bin Laden have in common.

To close out 9/11 month, Jordan returns to the pod after a short absence to talk about Stephen Gaghan's 2005 political thriller 'Syriana.' A film both about the price of doing business and politics for profit. Along with seemingly being designed to drive anyone with ADHD to the brink of madness. Also talk of based chad AMLO, actors playing against type and how capitalism can kill the soul sometimes faster than it can kill real-life people.

In this episode Jordan is incapacitated by the deep state. So Liam recruits returning guest Kyle to talk about Paul Greengrass' docudrama thriller 'United 93.' A genuinely great film you'll vary rarely watch twice. Also talk of the death of Alexei Navalny, Trump's golden shoes, Paul Greengrass and his films. All while our we both try not to get extremely depressed during all of this. Further Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT0tCSaWZ9Q& https://gettrumpsneakers.com https://vimeo.com/139143529 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra3sYuild4U&ab_channel=TimeCapsule

In this episode the boys walk into the heart of darkness to talk about 2012's cult classic third-person shooter 'Spec Ops: The Line.' A game that's back into public consciousness after it's recent and mysterious delisting along the viral images of different war going on around the world forces us all to question how video games are treating the subject of war as entertainment. Also an update on everyone's favorite vampire Peter Thiel, a Pennsylvania republican who made a snuff film, Israel in cope mode after the ICJ ruling and us getting nostalgic about old shooter games from our teenage years.  Walt Williams' Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Significant-Zero-Heroes-Villains-Fight/dp/1501129953

In this episode the boys are drained as they attempt to talk about the most disturbing and one of the best films of last year. Jonathan Glazer's 'The Zone of Interest.' A slice of life drama that just so happens to be about Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and the awful things he took part in. Also we get into the importance of theatrical sound design, Glazer's very strange career as a filmmaker and the wild history of Nazis being portrayed on screen.

In this episode the boys tackle one of the more stylish and interesting movies to come out of the 90s. Barbet Schroeder's 'Reversal of Fortune.' Where Alan Dershowitz is portrayed as a moral center and Jeremy Irons is very charming as a complete psychopath. Fun stuff! Also talk of the collapse of the GOP, secret tunnels in New York City, the repulsiveness of true crime entertainment and have a good time making fun of two horrible scumbags.

In this episode Snel joins the boys once again to talk about John Milius action movie/right wing fantasy come to life 'Red Dawn.' We also talk about China not being communist, how art can transcend politics and the culture of mid 80s America and the Reagan administration was the prefect cocktail to create such a wild and insane film.

In this episode the boys start 2024 in earnest with Alan Parker's 1996 musical about the Perón power couple 'Evita." Which is less interested in making any grand political statements and more about being entertaining spectacle. With mixed results. Also talk of names on the Epstein list, comparing Madonna to Evita Perón as cultural figure, the new argentine's president's incest fetish and our mixed feelings on musical theater and musical films in general.  Further Reading: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24253239-1324-epstein-documents-943-pages

In this episode the boys get cozy by the fire and share their top five films of 2023. Which includes Godzilla, suicidal wrestlers, rich perverts, Russell Crowe as Mario and a whole bunch more! Also talk of Epstein lore, the return of Kevin Spacey, Trump troubles and how Hollywood is doomed unless things change. Further Reading: https://youtu.be/WqPePWyduxQ?si=FnPgDn1gmZXbvmfF https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jeffrey-epstein-maxwell-prince-andrew-b2473096.html

In this episode, the boys celebrate the holidays with a chill discussion on Die Hard 2. And how it's as good of a Christmas movie as the original despite it's flaws. Also talk of Trump's new problems in Colorado, Renny Harlin's strange directorial career and how liberals can't make action movies.

In this episode, Snel makes a triumphant return to show to discuss with the boys Oliver Stone's insane and kind of brilliant 1995 film 'Nixon'. Appropriate timing given Henry Kissinger's recent passing. Which we celebrate without shame. Also includes talk of the morals of the death penalty, how a new Canadian serial killer just dropped, how James Woods clearly wrote all his own dialogue and try to figure out what makes Oliver Stone and Richard Nixon tick.  Further reading: https://www.facebook.com/AlexEJonesMemes/videos/1092968244223984 https://globalnews.ca/news/9934012/kenneth-law-sodium-nitrite-explainer/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZqsdGAfzYI&ab_channel=TravisPictures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCY1x7PI6Hk&ab_channel=MovieGeeksUnited%21 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/18/opinion/henry-kissinger-ukraine-israel.html

In this episode the boys tackle the career, life and crimes of Hollywood's favorite child molester Kevin Spacey. One of the more sinister character's covered in our run of black pill episodes. But still try to make it funny as we make fun of bad movies and Oscar bait. Also talk of the Argentine general election, psycho right wingers going full mask-off and have way too much fun playing film clips out of context. Further reading: https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/04/uk/maxwell-spacey-throne-gbr-intl/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCOxcgL72iU&ab_channel=TapeChannel https://graziamagazine.com/articles/kevin-spacey-brother-abusive-past/

In this mini episode the boys discuss one of 2023's sleeper hits 'The Creator.' A breath of fresh air in the Hollywood blockbuster factory. So natually no one saw it. But we break down why you should. Also talk of Ai Generated Porn, how maybe all most movies shouldn't cost the GDP of a small country and how Venom 2 is a LGBTQ+ cult classic. Interesting stuff about the film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4uArBWoROQ&t=258s&ab_channel=FrameVoyager