Best DeVaughn Taylor Podcasts (2025)

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Sucker Punch (Extended Edition) - 2011 with DeVaughn Taylor 2:08:34

17d ago2:08:34

2:08:34

We've been busy exploring other planes of reality, but we're back just in time to talk about the cinematic event that is Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch - Extended Edition, of course! We're joined by friend of the pod and a Babydoll himself, one of the hosts of the Spectre Cinema Club, Tainted Love, and the Pod and the Pendulum podcasts, DeVaughn Taylor…

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229 - Lupin III: The First (2019) 1:32:43

5d ago1:32:43

1:32:43

“A thief isn't something you should become reluctantly.” As our third consecutive theme month comes to a close, we’re saying farewell to Japan by taking a look at what might be our favorite movie of this entire theme month so far! We talk about the copyright issue that could’ve stopped this franchise before it even started, how well it all translat…

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SINNERS (2025) // Subgenre Switch-Ups 1:45:46

6d ago1:45:46

1:45:46

Sometimes when you podcast with the devil, it follows you home... We're discussing Ryan Coogler's southern gothic sensation Sinners, which happen to fall perfeclty into our theme this month. The boys discuss racial assimilation, black joy, Coogler's remix of vampire lore, and the power of music. This is a spoiler-filled discussion, so please do you…

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My Fair Lady - 1964 with David Muma 2:27:44

6d ago2:27:44

2:27:44

What a loverly time you're about to have after you click play because we're talking My Fair Lady in this, one of the missing episodes from earlier in the year! We're joined by David Muma from the Are You My Mother and Gimmicks podcasts to break down this delightful treat! We hold space for all the important topics like narcissists, misogyny, and Au…

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Doomsday - 2008 with Terry Mesnard 1:27:12

9d ago1:27:12

1:27:12

We're genre switching with wild abandon this week and talking Doomsday, Neil Marshall's follow up to The Descent! We're joined by critic and one half of Scarred for Life, Terry Mesnard, for our trek beyond the wall! We discuss Rhona Mitra's fuck off energy, goop, and posit that Doomsday walked so that Fury Road could run! Check out our Patreon for …

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228 - Gamera the Brave (2006) 1:35:54

12d ago1:35:54

1:35:54

“For Toto!” Big in Japan 2: Even Bigger continues this week as we take on the reboot of that other kaiju film franchise out of Japan! Along the way, we discuss the key differences between Gamera and the Wu-Tang Clan, “Superbook,” “The Flying House,” and our Saturday morning cartoon viewing habits, a not-insignificant rundown of the Texas Chainsaw M…

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LIFEFORCE (1985) // Subgenre Switch-Ups 1:03:01

13d ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Try to keep your horniness in check as the boys discus Lifeforce directed by Tobe Hooper. We're talking Hooper's unique career, vampire lore, and how the government and military will never be more powerful than boners. Prepare for love on a level you've never felt before! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 s…

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227 - Zatōichi (2003) w/ Samuel Dumas 2:08:26

20d ago2:08:26

2:08:26

“Death is too good for you. Finish your life as a blind man.” It’s the second week of our Big in Japan 2: Even Bigger theme month and we’re welcoming back our good buddy Samuel Dumas from The Department of Menial Humor to talk about this modern remake of the classic Japanese blind swordsman character that’s influenced everything from Daredevil’s me…

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KILL LIST (2011) ft. Jay Krieger // Subgenre Switch-Ups 1:37:25

20d ago1:37:25

1:37:25

3 targets on the Kill List, 3 podcasting boys just trying to make a living. The boys are joined by All-Star Specter Jay Krieger (Genre Haze, Safe Room Podcasts) to discuss the part domestic drama/part hitman thriller/part cult ritual/ film by Ben Wheatley. Over the top violence, dark comedy, and confronting the darkness within. Abracadabra! New epi…

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226 - Versus (2001) 1:17:49

27d ago1:17:49

1:17:49

“Hey, this is getting complicated!” It’s our third consecutive theme month and this one is (in so many ways) even bigger! That’s right, it’s Big in Japan 2: Even Bigger! And as we discuss this early genre mismatch from Midnight Meat Train director Ryuhei Kitamura, we find the time to discuss the importance of film editing as an art form, They Clone…

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ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (2017) // Subgenre Switche-Ups 1:17:48

27d ago1:17:48

1:17:48

New month, new theme! The boys are talking films with the wildest "sub-genre switches", films that keep youy on your toes. Starting off is One Cut of the Dead, a Japanese zombie flick that is not at all what it seems. As per the theme, we reiterate that our conversations are always full spoilers. Pom! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so y…

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225 - Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (2019) 2:01:44

1M ago2:01:44

2:01:44

Oh, that’s a twist! That is VERY twisty…” We wanna be the very best like no one ever was… but in the meantime, we’ll settle for being ourselves! Tucker’s off solving a mystery, so it’s the OG Disenfranchised boys back in the saddle to discuss one of the best cinematic video game adaptations yet*! And, along the way, we discuss Marvel’s current and …

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CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022) // Daddy Cronenberg 1:34:04

1M ago1:34:04

1:34:04

For the culmination of our David Cronenberg coverage, the boys discuss his long anticipated return to genre film Crimes of the Future. We discuss the film as a final thesis project, rapid evolution, and his complicated relationship with the term "body horror". Pain does indeed have a function New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't …

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REWIND 008 - Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) 1:49:04

1M ago1:49:04

1:49:04

“Leon S. Kennedy. What’s the ‘S’ stand for? Stupid?” Life got in the way this week, so we're rebroadcasting one of our favorite video game themed episodes! We discuss what happens when fan service goes too far, our collective love for Donal Logue, and Brett’s absolute obsessive adoration for all things Resident Evil. It’s up to us to take down Umbr…

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EXISTENZ (1999) ft. Rocco T. Thompson // Daddy Cronenberg 1:35:42

1M ago1:35:42

1:35:42

Time to plug in, baby! Rocco T. Thompson (The Lady Killers Podcast) returns to play a little VR with the boys as we discuss eXistenZ. We're talkin bio-ports, bone guns, video game-ception, and the need/desire to escape into media. Featuring Willem Dafoe as Gas! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while …

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224 - Tomb Raider (2018) 1:55:51

2M ago1:55:51

1:55:51

“Daddy loves you” Hey, Tucker here. Stephen is busy this week which means he isn’t part of this episode and could not write the show notes, so I’ll be taking a crack at it! Brett and I talk about video games in this episode. A lot of them. Sometimes we talk about Tomb Raider, but mostly Resident Evil. Enjoy! Social media is a thing that exists, and…

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VIDEODROME (1983) ft. Allie Goertz // Daddy Cronenberg 1:28:58

2M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

The revolution will be televised...or will it? The boys are joined by Allie Goertz to discuss Videodrome, directed by the man of the month David Cronenberg. We had a wonderfully existential conversation on Cronenberg's prophetic ways and how his fears of technology have only increased over the decades. Plus plenty of talk about flesh guns and the s…

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223 - Assassin's Creed (2016) 1:51:33

2M ago1:51:33

1:51:33

“We've won. People no longer care about their civil liberties. They care about their standard of life. The modern world has outfitted notions like freedom. They're content to follow.” The gang's all here this week to kick off our second theme month of 2025 - Oops! All Video Games! - and as we do, we're talking the frustrating contradictions of the …

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RABID (1977) // Daddy Cronenberg 1:16:25

2M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

This March, the boys are celebrating the filmography of David Cronenberg for his birthday! First up is his sophomore effort Rabid. We're discussing more epidemic horror, Cronenberg's early directorial style, and his early fascination with holes. Make sure you got that thang (vaccination card) on you! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so yo…

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222 - Daredevil (2003) w/ DeVaughn Taylor 2:01:24

2M ago2:01:24

2:01:24

“They say your whole life flashes before your eyes when you die. And it's true, even for a blind man.” We’re closing out our first of three consecutive theme months this year by covering a long-promised movie! With “Daredevil: Born Again” dropping on Disney+ this weekend, we invited our buddy DeVaughn Taylor back to talk about this all-but-forgotte…

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RUN SWEETHEART RUN (2022) ft. Zena Dixon // Black (Final) Girl Magic 1:24:25

2M ago1:24:25

1:24:25

It's time to close out our "Black (Final) Girl Magic" series withthe most recent entry, Run Sweetheart Run directed by Shana Feste. Zena Dixon (Bloody Disgusting Podcast) joins the boys to discuss off-camera violence, gratuitous period blood, and themes of female empowerment/solidarity. Get your 7 outfit changes ready and don't crease the Air Force…

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221 - Jonah Hex (2010) 1:45:26

2M ago1:45:26

1:45:26

“What happened to your face?” For Week 3 of our American Superhero theme month, we’re headed back to the wild, wild West for an unlikely comics hero! While we work on talking around the movie, Brett and Tucker geek out about “Supernatural,” Brett breaks down the deep lore of Jonah Hex, the boys gush about the SNL 50 weekend presentations, and Tucke…

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THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS (2016) // Black (Final) Girl Magic 1:14:55

2M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

We're staying in British zombie movie territory as we discuss The Girl With All the Gifts directed by Colm McCarthy. The boys discuss the quiet existentialism of the film and what Melanie stands for within the films, but also as a black female protagonist. No cats were eaten in the recording of this podcast! New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscri…

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220 - Captain America (1990) w/ Mike Snoonian 2:09:33

2M ago2:09:33

2:09:33

“It's bad medicine... and nobody said the medicine was going to taste any good. But can we afford not to take it? I don't think so. If we don't take this medicine now, we'll all die. Slowly... but we'll die.” Another year, another Valentine’s Day and longtime listeners know that means some quality time with our eternal Valentine’s date, the great M…

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28 DAYS LATER (2003) ft. Mike Brown // Black (Final) Girl Magic 1:18:04

3M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

Before getting the long-awaited third entry later this year, the boys are joined by Mike Brow (People Under the Scares Podcast) to discuss 28 Days Later directed by Danny Boyle. We're choppin it up about how well this movie has aged since COVID, Selena's take-no-shit attitude, and the film's lasting impact on the zombie sub-genre. Repopulating the …

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219 - The Spirit (2008) 1:57:13

3M ago1:57:13

1:57:13

“My city screams.She is my lover. She is my mother. And I… am her Spirit.” This week, we’re kicking off a month of films based on American comic book superheroes with the movie that brought Stephen closer to leaving a movie theater before the end of the film than any movie he’s seen before or since! In an effort to avoid discussing the movie any mo…

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SCARY MOVIE (2000) & SCARY MOVIE 2 (2001) // Black (Final) Girl Magic 1:26:33

3M ago1:26:33

1:26:33

Happy Black History Month! We're kicking off our celebration of Black Final Girls on a silly note as we dive into horror spoofs Scary Movie 1 & 2 directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. A bit of a different format as we discuss the films through the films they are parodying, while also discussing Brenda as a unique Final Girl and the complicated queer rep…

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Watching the Watchlist #14 (DON"T LOOK NOW, ANYTHING FOR JACK, December Recap) // Patreon Clip 5:33

3M ago5:33

5:33

DeVaughn assigned Garrett Anything But Jackson to double up on child death grief after talking Don't Look Now. "Watching the Watchlist" is available to our $3 Found Footage tier patrons and higher! If you want to hear the full episode, subscribe on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watc…

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218 - Bodied (2018) w/ Evan 'Jimmy' Wilson (Straight Up 006) 1:42:28

3M ago1:42:28

1:42:28

“That audience reaction. It’s like heroin.” It’s a fifth Thursday, so we’re Straight Up going off format to cover the third Joseph Kahn film we’ve ever covered! And who better to join us than Grand Voodoo Band’s own Evan Wilson (or ‘Jimmy’ as Tucker is inclined to call him)? Along the way, we talk about the dichotomy between progressive ideals and …

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I SAW THE TV GLOW (2024) ft. Blayne Waterloo // Favorites of '24 1:52:27

3M ago1:52:27

1:52:27

For our final installment in our 2024 retrospective series, we're discussing the I Saw the TV Glow directed by Jane Shoenbrun. The boys are joined by Blayne Waterloo (Eww Hag) to discuss gender dysphoria, Shoenbrun's singular aesthetic, and how the road to self-actualization can be painful. As Owen would say; we're so sorry! Note: the gender design…

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217 - The Last Dragon (1985) 1:26:33

3M ago1:26:33

1:26:33

“Sho’nuff!” It’s the last Thursday of the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, so what better time to cover 1985’s The Last Dragon?? While we talk about this formative film for Tucker, we stop along the way to discuss the small-but-stacked filmography of Leo O’Brien, the saving grace of El DeBarge, the legendary Ernie Reyes Jr. (in his first E…

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ODDITY (2024) ft. Mike Muncer // Favorites of '24 1:12:05

3M ago1:12:05

1:12:05

We're sticking in international waters as we discuss the Irish film Oddity written & directed by Damien McCarthy. The boys are joined by Mike Muncer (Evolution of Horror Podcast) to discuss Euro ghost stories, getting the most out of your movie props, and a very unique take on the revenge sub-genre. Get your camera timer ready! New episodes drop ev…

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Disturbing Behavior - 1998 with Cult Cinema Circle 2:05:33

3M ago2:05:33

2:05:33

We're going back to the 90s this week and talking Disturbing Behavior! Joining us is Jesse Krempel, the host of the Cult Cinema Circle podcast! We get into the studio interference, the importance of language, our ideal yogurt order, the dangers of getting horny, and most importantly, wonder who put acid in our Spam? Check out our Patreon for exclus…

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216 - The Wolfman (2010) w/ Jim Rohner 1:53:45

3M ago1:53:45

1:53:45

“Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms, and the autumn moon is bright.” With Leigh Whannell’s update of the classic Universal Monster movie set to drop this weekend, we’re chatting about the last time Universal tried to reboot the classic monster! And we’re joined by returning guest…

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RED ROOMS (2024) ft. Lex Briscuso // Favorites of '24 1:44:21

3M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

We're logging back into 2024 to discuss Red Rooms directed by Pascal Plante. Lex Briscuso joins the boys to chat true crime, unlikable protagonists, and how this film blurs the line of what's considered a horror movie. New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we're discussing t…

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Anne of Green Gables - 1985 with Brenna C. Gray 1:59:27

4M ago1:59:27

1:59:27

We're going back in time and off to Canada this week and talking Anne of Green Gables! We're joined by kindred spirit, podcaster, and Anne expert Brenna Gray to discuss friendless weirdos, sturdy looking girls, and backhanded compliments as we dig into this classic story that is beloved the world over! Check out our Patreon for exclusive episodes e…

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215 - House of Wax (2005) w/ Ariel Powers-Schaub 1:51:38

4M ago1:51:38

1:51:38

“We almost finished what Ma started.” We’re back from our bye week, rested and ready to start a whole new year of podcasting! We’re kicking off 2025 with a gritty horror remake and who better to join us for the discussion than the author of Millennial Nasties and contributor to The Pod & the Pendulum, Ariel Powers-Schaub! Together, we discuss our h…

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THE SUBSTANCE (2024) ft. Molly Henery // Favorites of '24 1:25:15

4M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

First movie discussion of the new year and it's time to pump it up! Molly Henery (Blogging Banshee) is back to discuss Coralie Fargeat's sophomore effort The Substance as we celebrate our favorites from 2024. We're discussing heavy satire, industry beauty standards, and the autobiographical nature of Demi Moore's powerhouse performance. Take care o…

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An American Werewolf in London - 1981 1:10:22

4M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

It's a New Year so it's time for another "New Year, New You" film to start us off! We're traveling abroad for our first outing this year and talking An American Werewolf in London! We rave over the practical effects, wonder how long is an appropriate time to pee, and Clayton gets so horny on main for David, this podcast should almost be X-rated! Ch…

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Favorites of 2024 53:08

4M ago53:08

53:08

We wanted to sit down and share what 2024 meant to us onscreen! We talk about our favorite television, horror films, and just overall best films of the year! We also go into a couple of other categories and look towards 2025 and what we're most anticipating! Check our our Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes that you won't find over here! We have …

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Best Horror Films of 2024 ft. Rachel Reeves & Tori Potenza // SCC #221 2:08:44

4M ago2:08:44

2:08:44

2024 is in the books and it's time to list our favorite horror films of the year! Rachel Reeves (Halloweenies, Girls on the Boys) and Tori Potenza (MovieJawn. Brooklyn Horror Fest) return to join the boys in sharing their Top 4 genre movies of the year. We're also giving out trophies for Best Performance, Best Set Piece, and Garrett's "Gimme More" …

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WILLY'S WONDERLAND (2021) Commentary Track ft. Kai Kadlec // Patreon Freebie 1:25:58

4M ago1:25:58

1:25:58

Christmas treat time, this track will only be free for 2 weeks! The boys tackle evil animatronics in Willy's Wonderland featuring cast member Kai Kadlec. We discuss Cage's rare silent role, Chucky E. Cheese trauma, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories. We'll count you in at the beginning or press play on the movie at the 00:00:30 mark of the tra…

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Silent Night - 2021 with Lisa Lambert 1:33:02

4M ago1:33:02

1:33:02

It's Christmas at the end of the world this week because we're talking Silent Night! We're joined by returning guest and friend of the pod Lisa Lambert to dig through the murky morality of this pitch black horror comedy! CW: Suicide Check out our Patreon for exclusive episodes every Monday that you won't find here! There are movie commentaries, tho…

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214 - Argylle (2024) 1:40:14

4M ago1:40:14

1:40:14

“You're there because of my stress and my anxiety triggering a visual coping mechanism or something.” We’re closing out 2024 with a bang AND a whimper because we’re covering one of this year’s first major failed franchise starters! Along the way, we take detours to discuss John Travolta’s Santa Claus Capital One commercial, why Hamilton hasn’t been…

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MANDY (2018) ft. Mae Shults // Merry Cagemas 1:48:51

4M ago1:48:51

1:48:51

Did you put acid goo & cookies out for Santa Cage? Our final movie discussion of 2024 couldn't be more perfect as Mae Shults (The Lady Killers) joins the boys to discuss Mandy directed by Panos Cosmatos. We're talking cosmic cults, the many sub-genres, drugs, and this being the ultimate Nicolas Cage movie. Get in loser, we're hunting Jesus Freaks! …

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Die Hard - 1988 with James Swinford 2:14:34

4M ago2:14:34

2:14:34

Yippee-ki-yay, motherfuckers, we're doing Die Hard!!! We're joined by friend of the pod James Swinford to help us break down this Christmas classic! We gush all over Bruce Willis and the late Alan Rickman, get pumped reliving the action, and Clayton can't stop thinking about what that sweaty shirt smells like (complimentary)! Check out our Patreon …

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BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) Movie Commentary // Patreon Clip 6:58

4M ago6:58

6:58

Black Christmas turns 50 years-old this year and the boys did a movie commentary on Patreon for just the occasion! Enjoy a little clip on the house as the boys discuss the film's place in slasher history. Enjoy! Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Enter The Phantom Zone to access all sorts of bonus goodies like our monthly side show "Watchin…

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La La Land - 2016 with Shane Anderson 2:23:25

4M ago2:23:25

2:23:25

This week it's all about L.A. because we're talking La La Land!!! We are joined in the city of stars by filmmaker and podcaster Shane Anderson! Together, we discuss seeing ourselves in insufferable characters, our feelings on tapas, being truly passionate about something, one woman shows, and, of course, that infamous Oscars moment. If you want to …

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213 - The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) w/ Andrew Johnson 2:18:19

4M ago2:18:19

2:18:19

“Life is pain. Get used to it.” It’s our annual Holiday Spectacular and this year, we’re tackling our first ever Shane Black movie on the podcast! We break down exactly which of Black’s movies have the Christmas setting, distinguish between a Christmas movie and a movie set at Christmas, get into the dissolution of the Sony Spider-Man Universe afte…

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THE WICKER MAN (2006) // Merry Cagemas 56:42

4M ago56:42

56:42

It's Garrett's birthday episode! The boys scale back on the analysis and let The Wicker Man wash over them. We're talking about more Cage memes, which cut actually features "the bees!", and the lack of sauce compared to the original. We typically don't do negative reviews, but I don't think anything we say can hurt this film lol. Put. on your bear …

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