Beating a Dead Horse

The Finale - Birdemic, Troll 2, and The Room

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:57:00 +0000

This is it, y'all. The last main-feed Horsecast episode.
We reflect on how we got here by starting at our roots: The unholy trinity of Birdemic, Troll 2, and The Room.

As a final note, for anyone who may read these descriptions, thank you all so much for some four years of Horsecast. This has been a wonderfully fun project for the both of us, and we really hope y'all enjoyed it as much as we did.

Thank you.

Sean & Jackson

Mystery Train - It's Interesting, The Train.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:57:00 +0000

Every so often, we watch a movie with so many ideas and themes that we find ourselves more than a little lost about what to say.

So uhh... Mystery Train.

Its interesting!

The Exorcist - Cult Catholic Creeps

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:55:00 +0000

This week, we're both filling in a major gap in our film knowledge with The Exorcist! But, nearly 50 years later, does it still hold up?

yes.

References:
Super Eyepatch Wolf - The Bizarre World of Fake Martial Arts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjbSCEhmjJA

Super Eyepatch Wolf - The Bizarre Wold of Fake Psychics, Faith Healers, and Mediums
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFyCJU3AFSA

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Brain RotS

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 03:34:48 +0000

It's abbreviated RotS because it gives us the brain rots.

Delia returns as we talk Revenge of the Sith and dig into what exactly is wrong with us and why we all have a different, equally dumb, favorite prequel.

The Book of Henry - It's Really That Bad

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:21:39 +0000

Sometimes we like to come in with hot takes about how movies are better or worse than the critical consensus.

This is not one of those times

References:

Folding Ideas -

https://youtu.be/gO4o-gYkr7E

https://youtu.be/GMb7-6eg4Zo

Jurassic World: forjdken Kingdom - Once More Unto The Breach

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:55:00 +0000

Why are we still here? Just to suffer?

Yes. and watch the second Jurassic World film (again), which we definitely know the subtitle of.

Also, GET VACCINATED.

The Dark Knight Rises - Is Nolan Bad Or Is It Just The Dark Knight Rises

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:57:00 +0000

This week, we go head to head with the movie that helped define Jackson Keller, all the while Sean whines about how he doesn't like Nolan.

It's the Dark Knight Rises, wherever you get your #podcast goods!

Star Wars Episode 2: What if we Defended Attack of the Clones

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:55:00 +0000

This week, we've brought a guest on to discuss their favorite Star Wars movie... Attack of the Clones? That can't be right... Ah well. Join us and guest Delia as we throw away any remaining dignity.

Hellraiser 8: Hellworld - The Agony and the Ecstasy

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:57:00 +0000

Our quest to destroy our credibility continues as one of us comes in trying their damnedest to defend this not very (but also VERY good) movie. It shouldn't be hard to guess which one of us that is.

Jaws 4: The Revenge - Surprises Galore

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:57:00 +0000

We really must stop asking y'all to pick our movies for us.

Though, this one may have been on us no matter the choice......

Worthikids: Palpatine's Journey: https://youtu.be/1sFbLppuhhs

Jurassic Park and Jurassic World - Yin and Yang

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:57:00 +0000

We expected to come in with high praise and hot fury, but instead, we came in with high praise and tepid resignation. Guess which one was which.

Shrek 2 - Remember?

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:57:00 +0000

Shrek 2 sits in a weird place for us. We both had a grand time watching it, but we can't help but be left a bit.... Mixed on the whole experience. We dig into the highs, the lows, the purposes of referential humor and, of course, CATS.

Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace - A Luke(get it?)Warm Defense

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:57:00 +0000

The Star Wars Ep. I defenders have logged in. Well, kind of. Because it's a bad movie. A very bad movie. And yet, we can't stop acting like it's actually great?

Our Blockbuster reference: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/24/biggest-summer-blockbuster-each-year-since-1975/39608473/

Red Letter Media: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKtZmQgxrI

Star Wars Detours trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMVrMP8us6Q

E.T. The Extraterrestrial - The Cultural Touchstone You Don't Need to Watch

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:57:00 +0000

To be clear: We don't think E.T. is a bad movie, just that it's been referenced and iterated on so many times, you can probably safely skip the source without missing much more than a traumatizing alien.

Our Blockbuster reference: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/24/biggest-summer-blockbuster-each-year-since-1975/39608473/

Jaws - The Language of Blockbusters

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:57:00 +0000

Blockbuster Weeks starts, unsurprisingly, with the first blockbuster. But we can't just talk about Jaws, oh no, we have to dissect the entirety of literature first because our brains are definitely normal and good.

Our Blockbuster reference: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/24/biggest-summer-blockbuster-each-year-since-1975/39608473/

Independence Day: Resurgence - oh god

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:57:00 +0000

Independence Day: Resurgence is pointless. It's a waste of money and resources. Don't watch it. Don't listen to this episode. Watch these video essays instead.

Action Button Reviews DOOM

Hazel - Why Did We Like Elfen Lied (NSFW!!!)

Minding the Gap - Skateboarding and Trauma

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:57:00 +0000

Oh boy does this one get heavy, y'all. What we thought was a skateboarding documentary ends up being so much more - trauma, rust belts, and the cycle of abuse fill this one.

So uhh... content warning for the above, for sure.

The Social Network - An Ill Portend

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:57:00 +0000

Nearly 11 years later, how does The Social Network hold up? As a film? Really well! As a condemnation of Zuck and Facebook? Well.....

Sources:
The Verge: In 2010, The Social Network was searing — now it looks quaint, by Kaitlyn Tiffany

The AV Club: The Social Network is a masterpiece—does it matter that it bent the truth? by Ryan Vlastelica

The Road - We Read a Book?

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:54:57 +0000

Last year we did something weird for our Patreon and cracked open a book? I think I spelled that right. Enjoy our first-ever book report episode!

So why are you listening to it now? Well, the Patreon is opening back up SOON! And to celebrate, we're releasing two of our bonus episodes absolutely free! So give em a listen then head over to patron.com/badhcast and check out the other twenty bonus episodes!

What Remains of Edith Finch - The Emotional Walking Simulator

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:57:00 +0000

What Remains of Edith Finch is a game that has stuck with us for two straight years. It's an unforgettable tale of tragedy and happiness, one that we just can't shake.

So why are you listening to it now? Well, the Patreon is opening back up SOON! And to celebrate, we're releasing two of our bonus episodes absolutely free! So give em a listen then head over to patron.com/badhcast and check out the other twenty bonus episodes!

Your Name - Body Swapping Brouhaha

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:57:00 +0000

This week, we dig into "The Next Miyazaki's" Your Name, a cute body-swap anime movie with some good feelings behind it and dive deep into (potentially) unintentional themes.

Further Reading: https://www.thegamer.com/your-name-and-the-message-of-hope-it-gives-transgender-people/

Kelly is Unbreakable - Interview with the Author!

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:57:00 +0000

On a very special bonus episode, we scored an interview with the author of Kelly is Unbreakable, the brand new Young Adult novel available now on Amazon!

Get it now: https://amzn.to/3vgCHpc

Twilight - No Cold Takes

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:57:00 +0000

Oh man, are we really talking about Twilight in 2021? I suppose we are. So listen in as we try our hardest to not rehash every talking point from the last ten years.

Also, ORDER JACKSON'S BOOK!
https://amzn.to/2RxY4DB

Saw - Veni, Vidi, Vici

Thu, 13 May 2021 15:57:00 +0000

This week, we're going back to 2004 to talk about the film that started the fad, SAW. But does it hold up 17 years later, or is it trapped in the past?

Insidious - Babies First (Good) Horror Movie

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:57:00 +0000

This week, we're revisiting a film we both loved in our high school days - Insidious! But does it hold up 10 years later? ehhhhhh. It doesn't not hold up!

A Nightmare on Elm Street - Looney Tunes Horror

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:57:00 +0000

This week, we're exploring the slasher classic Nightmare on Elm Street and we have some Looney thoughts on the ebb and flow of horror.

Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 - I Am In [Podcast], Please Help Me

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:57:00 +0000

Hell returns this week with Hellbound: Hellraiser 2, a movie that had some highs, some middling parts, and left us both feeling more than a little uncertain

Hellraiser - Romance, Body Horror, and Spongebob

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:57:00 +0000

After the past two-and-a-half years (RE: 3 weeks) of King Kong month, Sean makes Jackson watch one of his favorite horror movies, so we spend the whole time discussing drama, dismemberment, and religion

Citing our sources:
https://libstore.ugent.be/fulltxt/RUG01/001/414/114/RUG01-001414114_2010_0001_AC.pdf

Godzilla VS Kong (2021): Godzilla (2014) VS King Kong (2005)

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:57:00 +0000

In honor of Godzilla VS Kong (which we do talk about!), we're doing something special this week in an entirely spoiler-free episode: Sean is trying to convince Jackson to watch Godzilla (2014) and Jackson is trying to convince anyone to watch King Kong (2005). It's Godzilla VS Kong: Godzilla VS Kong!

King Kong VS Godzilla (1962) - We've been trapped in this hell for months

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:57:00 +0000

April fools on us - Godzilla VS Kong isn't out until next week, so we tried to stretch the King Kong VS Godzilla (1962) discussion for an hour.

We failed.

King Kong (1933) & Kong: Skull Island - Racism and Reactions

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:57:00 +0000

One of us thought this week we'd be talking about monke and just monke. The other knew we'd be talking historical racism and the impact it has today, even up to Kong: Skull Island.

Guess who was who.

Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, Blaseball, and Attack on Titan - Definitely not a Trojan Horse for DOOM (2005)

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:57:00 +0000

This week we talk about FMA: Brotherhood, the internet's favorite splort Blaseball, and the delayed Attack on Titan finale andalsoDOOM(2005) and discuss some of the cultural impacts of each

House (1977) - 1970s Japanese Velocipastor

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:57:00 +0000

Okay, bear with us because we promise we're not minimizing the classic Japanese fantasy-ghost-story HOUSE when we compare it to Velocipastor. We have our reasons, and we've backed them up with actual research. Like nerds.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind - Dumb and Bad and Boring, Oh My!

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:57:00 +0000

Listen. We're not going to lie to you. Part 5 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is dumb. And bad. And boring. Maybe skip this part. But don't skip this episode, as we give it an in-depth autopsy exploring what exactly went wrong!

Sanjuro - Akira Kurosawa's Green Eggs and Ham

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:57:00 +0000

Our Japanese-themed month continues as we delve back into one of the masters: Akira Kurosawa. How does Sanjuro stack up to Seven Samurai? And is comparing to Green Eggs and Ham actually a good comparison? Sean seems to think so.

Perfect Blue - Haunting Resonance

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:57:00 +0000

We're back with more anime nonsense except this time it's really good? Like, really good. We talk about job anxiety, idol culture, and, of course, capitalism in Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue

Shin Godzilla - Fascism Not Withstanding 2.0

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:57:00 +0000

Hooo boy, fascism is in the title. And we all know that means Jackson has a thing or two or ten to say. And that Sean's only role will be to come in and say something astoundingly stupid once in a while.

Adaptation - A Masturbatory Film

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:57:00 +0000

Yeah, we said it. But oops, we mean that as a compliment? Because Adaptation is a genuinely great movie full of heart, navel-gazing, and also two Nicholas Cages.

Warm Bodies - Romeo & Juliet & Borderlands 2

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:57:00 +0000

Boy, we just keep picking movies no one remembers, huh. At least Warm Bodies is honestly pretty great! And lends itself to some real discussions on love, power dynamics, and also Borderlands 2 for some daft reason.

Cats (2019) - A Surprisingly Serious Discussion

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:57:00 +0000

That's right, we're talking about Cats (2019). But rather than just dunk on it like everyone else, one of us went above and beyond in order to do some deep analysis and commentary, and maybe, just maybe, learned a little something about himself in the process.

Sources:

Sideways - Why The Music in Cats (2019) is Worse Than you Thought - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3aK-EK5V2k

Lindsay Ellis - Why is Cats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6iqAip-ZNo

District 9 - The Neill Blom-ders

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:57:00 +0000

We seek to answer three questions this episode: Was District 9 good when it came out? Is it still good? And was Neill Blomkamp EVER good? And some of those answers get S P I C Y

Sources:

https://africasacountry.com/2010/01/district-9

https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2009/sep/08/district-9-racism

The FOURTH Horsies - 2020 Edition

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:57:00 +0000

The Horsies are back, with a fresh twist: it's all good stuff this year! And honestly, we pretty much just threw away the whole Horsies pacing and instead just talked about stuff that brought us joy.

Chappie - Police Robot Commits Crimes

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 16:57:00 +0000

What better way to announce our hiatus than with Chappie. We've been clowning on this movie for nearly four years, so hopefully it's not a sleeper hit and we don't have to eat crow in front of god and everyone.

Beating a Dead Horse Update #2

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000

We're back with another BaDH Update and this one is a doozy! We talk about an upcoming hiatus, what's going on with our Patreon, and all sorts of future plans.

Do not miss this one!

The Cloverfield "Trilogy" - Good, Great, Gone

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:15:00 +0000

This week, Sean has a bone to pick with one of his favorite franchises. So he makes Jackson watch all three of the Cloverfield movies, two of which are pretty good! Great even!

Too bad about Paradox.

Godzilla (1954) - Rubber Masks and Nuclear Fallout

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:57:00 +0000

Recently Jackson said the 2018 Godzilla movie was bad. Like really bad. Which made people mad. So we watched the original 1954 Godzilla movie so we can say good things about Godzilla! Cus Godzilla IS good!

Undertale Take 2 - This time we do it better.

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:57:00 +0000

We tried to tackle Undertale for our eighth ever episode. Which was probably too early in our career to tackle Undertale. Hell, it's probably STILL too early. But hopefully this time we at least did it better.

Snowpiercer - Politics and Baby Steaks

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:57:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! This year we're bringing baby steaks to the table with Bong-Joon Ho's magnificent Snowpiercer.

Also, what if Charles Manson was a Lich? And it seems Sean has had it with Jackson's Hideo Kojima references.

Uncut Gems - Adam Sandler Wakes the Sleeping Ones

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:57:00 +0000

A year later, we all know Uncut Gems is a great movie. But we're gonna spend almost an hour gushing about it anyway. Also, Sean thinks he can make a sports metaphor.

Cowboys and Aliens - Do Not Interact

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:23:40 +0000

Please.
Do not listen to this episode, nor watch this movie.

Hell, we probably shouldn't have even published this.
Its better to let Cowboys and Aliens fade into nothingness.

Kubo and the Two Strings - A Nexus of Storytelling and Theology

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:57:00 +0000

The Laika Discourse continues with the wonderful Kubo and the Two Strings. But it wouldn't be Discourse without one of us opening our big stupid mouths to talk about death.

Akira (1988) - Japanese Fascism, Nuclear Bombs, and Finding God

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:57:00 +0000

Hooooo boy do we cover a lot while talking about Akira. From the obvious to the theological, we've got it all.

One Cut of the Dead - The Most Unique Zombie Movie in Years

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:57:00 +0000

One Cut of the Dead is unique, no getting around that. Shot in only a single take, it manages to feel tense and scary, but also overly long and kind of bad?
And yet, we can't recommend it strongly enough for being a weird, great movie.

Silence of the Lambs - The Realty of Serial Killers

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:57:00 +0000

Yes, we spelled the title right.

This week, we get serious and delve into a new problematic fave, Silence of the Lambs. But we also spend a solid 10 minutes of the episode talking about realty, so maybe not too serious.

Paranorman - OooOOoooOOoo Spooky Trauma

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:57:00 +0000

Sorry about that title, but I promise this is a good episode, despite how much Sean thinks it sucks in the opening minutes.

We're talking Paranorman, a genuinely unnerving kids movie that either sticks the landing or stumbles just a bit, depending on which of us you ask.

Tucker and Dale VS Evil - Peak 2010

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:53:00 +0000

Positive September clashes with the Spooky Month, giving us the perfect excuse to go back and watch Tucker and Dale VS Evil. And, hey, it holds up really well!

....mostly.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - Killers and Family and Invisible Babies, oh my!

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:57:00 +0000

Whelp, it's back.
After nearly a year in-between parts, we've returned to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure to talk about Part 4.

And hey, it's actually pretty good!

Speed Racer (2008) - This one is for Tony Hawk

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:57:00 +0000

Listen, Speed Racer is an excellent movie, one we both love a lot. But Sean goes off the rails and talks a lot about skateboarding in this one, which means we absolutely need Tony Hawk to listen to it and confirm his theories.

Kiki's Delivery Service - A Perfect Morsel of Joy

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:42:27 +0000

Do...
Do y'all remember what happiness felt like? Because we completely forgot until Kiki's Delivery Service came and served us up a hot steaming plate of joy.

Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - Oh No Is This Racist

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:57:00 +0000

Light and Fun September starts with the classic musical film Little Shop of Horrors, a fun movie about a singing plant that eats people. It is interesting that it's Black coded though... and.. oh no. Is this racist?

Sources:
Wilted Plant (Tuscon Weekly) - James Reel

Theater Review: Little Shop of Horrors Is a Bouquet With Bite (Vulture) - Helen Shaw

Feed Me!": Power Struggles and the Portrayal of Race in "Little Shop of Horrors - Marc Jensen

Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure and Bogus Journey - Excellent!

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0000

What better way to kick off a month of movies that DON'T inspire existential dread than with Bill and Ted? But do they hold up as more than just relics of the time, or are they just neat little curios of the late 80s?

Parasyte The Maxim - Anime's Imperfect Masterpiece

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:59:47 +0000

After two long weeks, we're back. And we're leaping back into it with a bang. We talk Parasyte, human babies, humanity, life, death, Wayne Gretzky and more.

Notes:
The Bodily Horror of Relationships by Sean Mekinda

Dumb Parasyte Meme

Blue Velvet - David Lynch and Unlikely Comparisons

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:55:00 +0000

First and foremost: content warning. There's a lot of talk around sexual assault in this one, but its all fairly surface-level stuff. Be aware.

Second, we're back with another Lynch film! This time, we're exploring Blue Velvet, a movie that is surprisingly grounded. I mean, it's still a David Lynch, so it's obviously wild, but there's no alien baby so that's something.

Kill Bill Vol 1&2 - The Craft of a Bad Movie

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:53:00 +0000

Yeah, we said it. Kill Bill is bad. But it also is intentionally bad, and so it's actually good? At being bad? Look, its a loving send-up of all those old B-Movies and we really like it, alright?

Zodiac - Cruz-ing through self commentary

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:57:00 +0000

Hey, Fincher's ZODIAC is pretty great, huh? And also way ahead of the curve with this (two-year-old) true-crime craze?

Tokyo Story - Our Greatest Episode?

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:57:00 +0000

I mean probably not. But you wouldn't listen to something about Tokyo Story without some clickbait, would you? I mean, hell, we didn't even know what it was until a few weeks ago.

Now we do know, though. And we know its DAMN good.

Independence Day -The Tipping Point

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:53:00 +0000

This week we return to some sort of normalcy, in that we watched a dumb, schlocky movie that we both loved. But we also talk about the history of blockbusters and where they may have shifted.

Hitchcock Month - The Birds

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:54:41 +0000

We're wrapping Hitchcock month up with the one everyone knows, and neither of us enjoys. So listen in as we compare The Birds to Birdemic, debate the "themes" within, and wonder where it all went wrong.

Hitchcock Month - Vertigo

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:50:25 +0000

We finally arrive at VERTIGO. Some call it the GOAT. Others call it overrated and too meta. Both are in this podcast.

Please don't yell at Sean too much for his bad opinions.

Hitchcock Month - Psycho

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:56:57 +0000

What can you possibly say about Psycho that hasn't already be said? Not sure, but we're gonna try anyway. Sean hasn't seen it before, so that may be interesting?

Hitchcock Month - Rear Window

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:59:00 +0000

Before we even talk about the episode, go donate to a protester bail fund or Black Lives Matter because that's the real important stuff this week.

May we recommend:
The Columbus Freedom Fund - https://www.paypal.me/columbusfreedomfund

Black Lives Matter - https://blacklivesmatter.com/

or any of these - https://www.thecut.com/article/george-floyd-protests-how-to-help-where-to-donate.html

On a less important note, Hitchcock month begins with Rear Window! Sean delivers a pretty wild reading of the movie while Jackson educates him on the finer points of Hitchcock.

Quarantine Classics: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Wed, 27 May 2020 19:56:09 +0000

We're back and, since we actually have fun this episode, UMay Boll must be over! We return to Quarantine Classics with The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, the hallmark of western movies. But that doesn't mean we can't get weird with it.

Postal - We offered, you said yes.

Thu, 21 May 2020 16:50:37 +0000

Here it is.

Alone in the Dark - The Life and Times of Uwe Boll

Thu, 14 May 2020 15:53:00 +0000

This week, we watched cinematic disasterpiece Alone in the Dark and instead of ragging on a mediocre movie the whole time, we used it as a lens to examine, fans, fandom, criticism and Uwe Boll himself.

Quarantine Classics: Seven Samurai

Thu, 07 May 2020 15:53:00 +0000

We're back and we're delivering on Seven Samurai, a classic of the genre for a reason: It's damn good. But we also spend a lot of time discussing its very clear influences on George Lucas and Star Wars.
Buckle up, it gets weird.

Beating a Dead Horse Mini Update

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:59:00 +0000

Hey y'all just a small update to say: Everything is delayed. But thankfully, just by one week and we'll be back in full swing next week!
Hopefully.

Quarantine Classics: Metropolis

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:02:20 +0000

Shhh - there's not talking in silent films! But we talk. We talk a lot about the Sci-Fi classic Metropolis, its pro-union themes, and its (potential) nazi ties. Also NIDS, the fictional disease from the Sonic series. Thanks for that, Jackson.

Quarantine Classics - Easy Rider

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:49:02 +0000

Once more unto the void. As we continue through our Quarantine Classics, we come face to face with the realization that the world hasn't changed all that much and man, that's like... a bummer.

Quarantine Classics - Dr. Strangelove

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:57:00 +0000

Let us check... hang on... yup still quarantined. Which means more classics! This week we're talking Dr. Skimble...Strangelove. That's what we meant. We develop a new mascot. And wonder if this is perhaps a perfect film.

Quarantine Classics - Citizen Kane

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:57:00 +0000

There's no end in sight for Quarantine Classics, so we might as well knock out the other big miss from our film-watching lives: Citizen Kane! How does it hold up, 70 some years later?

Important viewing:
https://youtu.be/Nvxwf1jxdaM

Quarantine Classics - Casablanca

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:57:00 +0000

Whelp. We're stuck inside. So it seems like a great time to dig into our backlog of must-see movies we haven't seen, kicking off with Casablanca!

The Hunt - Good Action and Dumb Politics

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:54:00 +0000

Our last film pre-quarantine, and this is what we choose. We never said we were smart people.

Onward - Golden Age Pixar or Bust

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:53:00 +0000

This week we did math. For you. But we also dive into what makes a good Pixar movie, the golden age of Pixar, and how Onward fits into all of this.

The Invisible Man - The Market Place of (horror) Ideas

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:59:00 +0000

Well, we finally saw The Invisible Man. Unsurprisingly, one of us loved it, the other.... had some issues. So we're gonna duke it out in this, the market place of ideas.

Fantasy Island - #JustFantasyIslandThings

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:53:00 +0000

We know we promised Invisible Man this week, but we can't seem to understand dates. So instead we're talking about a DIFFERENT Blumhouse film: The much-maligned Fantasy Island!

And, surprisingly, we seem to have a lot more to say about it than we were expecting.

90's Showdown: The Super Mario Bros Movie VS The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:57:00 +0000

The 90's are back in force. The age-old rivals finally have the opportunity to go head-to-head on the big screen. Does Sega do what Nintendoesn't or will Mario remain the plumber king?

Parasite - Best Pictures and C A P I T A L I S M

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:57:00 +0000

We've been aching to talk about Parasite for months now, but schedules and life kept getting in the way. Thankfully, it won Best Picture so now we have another excuse.

Bojack Horseman Retrospective - Todd-ally our final episode.

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:57:00 +0000

Bojack Horseman has finally come to an end. After six seasons of chuckles, introspection, and staring deep into the void, what are we left with?

No Country for Old Men - Life is Meaningless, but Maybe Death is Good?

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:30:46 +0000

In our last episode of Request Month, we're debating the ethos of No Country for Old Men, a Coen Brother's Adaptation of a Cormac McCarthy novel, which should tell you all you need to know.

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas - Anime Sad

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:55:00 +0000

Request month continues and we were foolish if we thought we could get through without an anime request. So here we are, diving into Sick Lit, sad animes and uhhhh... incels. Again.

Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter - Canadian Punk

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:55:00 +0000

This week's request comes from @andrestrivera and gets real wild, real fast. A movie we expected to be memes may be something far greater, and we absolutely adore it.

Dennis Bell's/Lord of the Highway's YETI LOVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GEz6b_r1Ck&feature=youtu.be

Little Monsters - Request Month Begins with Our Number, but not Our Movie

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:55:00 +0000

Request Month begins with Little Monsters, a movie that we should have been all over, but unfortunately left us more meh than yeah.

THIRD ANNUAL HORSIES - 2019 EDITION

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:50:27 +0000

Its that time of year again, where we host our own self-important awards show! Who were the big winners, who were the bigger losers, and who died.
All that and more in the 2019 HORSIE AWARDS

The Rise of Skywalker - Merry Christmas Star Wars is Done

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:52:00 +0000

The Skywalker Saga is finally over. After 5+ directors, did the Saga conclude in a satisfying way or is it more Abrams end it with incomprehensible (but alright to watch) fan service?

Dark Waters - The Laws of CoalCore

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:55:00 +0000

This week we're diving into Dark Waters, debating whether its a worthy movie or if you should just go read the article instead.

Star Wars Episodes VII and VIII REDUX - MAXIMUM DISCOURSE

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This week we're joining the rest of the internet to talk about Star Wars. Specifically, the two movies that everyone won't stop arguing about: VII and VIII
This is surely a smart move.

Knives Out - A Tale of Two Experiences

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:50:00 +0000

This week we're talking Knives Out and learning just how different the movie can be from just a small difference in approach. Is it a fun murder mystery, or a thriller with political theming? Maybe both?

Detroit: Become Human - Jackson Defeats the Police (With Sam!)

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:50:00 +0000

Today, we starting the Robo Revolution. Jackson defeats the police, Sean is as milquetoast as possible, and special guest Sam plays the David Cage Brand Woman (tm) in Detroit: Become Human!

The Good Liar - Boomercore (DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE)

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This week we watched #TheGoodLiar to tell you that you shouldn't. It is peak Boomercore with an irresponsible, irredeemable "twist" at the end.
Seriously. Don't watch it.
Listen to us instead.

Doctor Sleep -The Traumas of Youth

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:50:00 +0000

This week, we're talking the sequel to the Shining. It's a pretty great movie, but of course, we can't just leave it at that. We have to talk traumas, themes, and toilets.