Sam picks a critically acclaimed movie, new to both him and Robin. 1988’s “Akira”. They discuss the historic animation that the movie reinvented, their own histories with anime, and if they feel the story holds up nearly 40 years later.
 
00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat
00:19:24 - Movie Reveal
00:24:09 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Sam picks a critically acclaimed movie, new to both him and Robin. 1988’s “Akira”. They discuss the historic animation that the movie reinvented, their own histories with anime, and if they feel the story holds up nearly 40 years later. 00:00:00 - Introduction & Chit-chat 00:19:24 - Movie Reveal 00:24:09 - Movie Discussion & Ratings

Sam picks a critically acclaimed movie, new to both him and Robin. 1988’s “Akira”. They discuss the historic animation that the movie reinvented, their own histories with anime, and if they feel the story holds up nearly 40 years later.
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00:00:00 - Introduction &amp; Chit-chat
00:19:24 - Movie Reveal
00:24:09 - Movie Discussion &amp; Ratings

Akira

Hosts, Sam Cohn and Robin Wes Parker, are friends and movie fans. But they have different cinematic tastes. Which have led to some blind spots for each of them. Every week, the hosts alternate picking a surprise movie for them to watch and discuss. Diving into the film’s themes and how the art resonates with them.

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