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In which we learn from Armando Iannucci's satire IN THE LOOP (2009) that politics is driven by personal ambition, find out that war is driven by politics, and confess that our laughter is driven by James Gandolfini's disquiet. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
In which we learn from Armando Iannucci's satire IN THE LOOP (2009) that politics is driven by personal ambition, find out that war is driven by politics, and confess that our laughter is driven by James Gandolfini's disquiet. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
In which we learn from CANE TOADS: AN UNNATURAL HISTORY (1988) that Australia has a serious amphibian problem, find out that some people like to feed an invasive species, and discover that other people intentionally drive over the toads, all while we self-isolate. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
In which we learn from CANE TOADS: AN UNNATURAL HISTORY (1988) that Australia has a serious amphibian problem, find out that some people like to feed an invasive species, and discover that other people intentionally drive over the toads, all while we self-isolate. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
In which we learn from Robert Bresson's THE DEVIL, PROBABLY (1977) that it's possible for five people to speak without affect for ninety minutes, find out that Ron is easily confused, and discuss the film with Elizabeth the Perennial Podguest, who joins in as a Podvisitor for the whole episode. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
In which we learn from Robert Bresson's THE DEVIL, PROBABLY (1977) that it's possible for five people to speak without affect for ninety minutes, find out that Ron is easily confused, and discuss the film with Elizabeth the Perennial Podguest, who joins in as a Podvisitor for the whole episode. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
In which we learn from Charles Crichton's THE LAVENDER HILL MOB (1951) that Alec Guinness was a fine comic actor, find out that great comedy doesn't require ROTFL, and tack on a few BBC shows featuring Monty Python before they were Monty Python. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
In which we learn from Charles Crichton's THE LAVENDER HILL MOB (1951) that Alec Guinness was a fine comic actor, find out that great comedy doesn't require ROTFL, and tack on a few BBC shows featuring Monty Python before they were Monty Python. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
In which we learn from PLUMP FICTION (1997) that you can't parody a Tarantino film without egregious violence, find out that Ron was a big Julie Brown fan, and appreciate a spate of 90s comedians trying to make us laugh. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
In which we learn from PLUMP FICTION (1997) that you can't parody a Tarantino film without egregious violence, find out that Ron was a big Julie Brown fan, and appreciate a spate of 90s comedians trying to make us laugh. (Warning: contains spoilers and some content may be triggering.)
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