Checking The Gate

Mason and Doug talk about Spider-Man one last time, as they delve into the second chapter in Sony’s second take on the legendary comic book character. What could the series have been if it continued and was it even worth saving? Directed by Marc Webb Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Jamie Foxx

Mason and Doug chat about the next attempt at a Spider-Man movie franchise. Seemed right to revisit some familiar territory now that Spider-Man: Homecoming is around the corner. Directed by Marc Webb Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Rhys Ifans

Joining us on this show is Allie! She and Doug chat about Passengers, the sci-fi flick fuelled by two very charismatic stars. Agreeing that the film didn’t quite reach its potential, we discuss the unfortunate plot holes and the social implications of some of the choices made in the film. Spoilers ahead, so please watch … Continue reading Ep 32: Passengers (2016) →

Mason and Doug return to their Oscar Winner series with the second ever Academy Award Best Picture Winner, and the first talkie to win, The Broadway Melody. Within we discuss how the movie has aged and the ethics of cinema and society at the time. Enjoy the show! Directed by Harry Beaumont Starring Bessie Love, … Continue reading Ep 31: The Broadway Melody (1929) →

Keith returns to the show to chat about Heathers, the 80’s dark high school comedy, with Doug. There are many tangents about Winona Ryder’s career, the meaning of anything in the universe, and other things. Have a listen. Directed by Michael Lehmann Starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty

In this outtake from our The Room episode, Doug and Paul chat about the great spoons of cinema and the Mandela Effect, challenging the realityof all spoons we know and love in modern cinema.

Paul and Doug take on the challenge to attempt a film outline to rewrite The Room, using plot points in the actual film, so that it actually makes sense. It proves to be a very different movie. Hope you enjoy this special episode.

Doug and Paul review the legendary b-grade romance drama, The Room, and what it is at its core that fails to spectacularly. But we do try and give it a fair shake and give credit where credit is due. Directed by Tommy Wiseau Starring Tommy Wiseau, Julliette Danielle, and Greg Sestero

An outtake from the Suicide Squad episode, in which Mason and Doug chat about Jessica Jones and the realistic portrayals of abusive relationships.

This episode Doug is joined by Mae to talk about the classic anime, 1995’s Ghost in the Shell. We also discuss how we feel about the yet-to-be-released American remake and whether or not we think it’s a good idea. Directed by Mamoru Oshii Starring Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, Akio Ôtsuka