Andrew and Frank give their general thoughts on the new Greek epic from Tarsem. Is this just another travesty like the last year's Clash of the Titans, or is it a fresh take on old archetypes? Tune in to find out.

SHOW NOTES:

0:22 - Intro and clip

3:17 - General thoughts

13:17 - Show close

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Andrew and Frank analyze the broad humor and story beats of the stoner comedy. Also, waffles. Spoilers included.

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Andrew and Frank give their spoiler-free thoughts on the latest entry in the Harold and Kumar series. Will this stoner comedy get you high, or is it just a bad trip? Tune in to find out.

SHOW NOTES:

0:22 - Intro and clip

4:56 - General thoughts

16:30 - Show close

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Andrew and Frank discuss the other issues brought up in Andrew Niccol's latest sci-fi film. What if technical problems end up killing people? Why is there no middle class? And how exactly has sex and dating changed in this society? You know, the important questions.

SHOW NOTES:

0:22 - Intro and clip

2:06 - The ending and the Timekeeper

6:35 - The motivation (or lack thereof)

12:07 - The political subtext

22:35 - Other questions raised (like sex!)

29:47 - The ending

32:55 - More questions about how this society works

44:04 - Show close

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Andrew and Frank discuss the latest sci-fi thriller from Gattaca director Andrew Niccol. Does this film about a futuristic society in which time is literally money make any sense? Tune in to find out.

SHOW NOTES:

0:22 - Intro and clip

3:43 - General thoughts

13:48 - Show close

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Andrew and special guest Chris Baker dive deep into the psychology and logic (or lack thereof) of The Thing. Why does the alien act the way it does? Are these normal human beings? How well does it tie together with the 1982 version? Tune in to find out.

SHOW NOTES:

0:22 - Intro and clip

2:19 - Unnatural reactions to events

5:30 - Thing psychology

10:18 - Weird spaceship technology

13:25 - Blood test and similar plot beats

17:35 - Unscientific behavior

19:13 - Connecting it to the 1983 film (or not)

33:00 - Other random problems

36:45 - Who would you mimic?

15:38 - Show close

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In this episode, Andrew is joined by Wait Wait Don't Eat Me! host Christ Baker to discuss the new version of The Thing. Is this prequel of a remake of an adaptation of a short story any good, or does it feel phony? Tune in to find out.

SHOW NOTES:

0:22 - Intro and clip

3:33 - General thoughts

13:17 - Show close

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Is it possible to be a politician and maintain your integrity? Is everybody hiding something? And what’s up with the cinematography? Andrew and Frank discuss these questions and more in the spoiler-filled second part of their discussion on George Clooney’s The Ides of March.

SHOW NOTES:

0:22 - Intro and clip

2:22 - Winning vs. integrity, the character of Paul

12:25 - Molly, the victim

14:19 - The ending

22:02 - The most memorable scenes

25:41 - The cinematography of a certain scene; good choice or problematic?

27:58 - Show close

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Andrew and Frank give their spoiler-free general thoughts on the new political thriller directed by George Clooney. Is this a movie that's worth your vote? Tune in to find out.

SHOW NOTES:

0:22 - Intro and clip

3:33 - General thoughts

15:38 - Show close

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In the second part of their 50/50 discussion, Andrew and Frank discuss the details of characterization, finding the right tone, and whether or not a lack of realism is a bad thing. Spoilers included.

SHOW NOTES:

0:22 - Intro

2:30 - The relationship with his girlfriend

7:51 - The relationship with his therapist

11:19 - Too easy? Not enough nuance?

14:16 - Comparisons with Funny People

19:27 - The ending

23:44 - Show close

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