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This week Mike and Zak take some time to really unpack their feelings on Wes Anderson in general, but specifically on his newest film Asteroid City, a movie about a play that could be accused of putting a hat on a hat, but isn't that Wes's "Thing?" Followed by Zak's take on an A24 film in theaters now, Past Lives, and Mike wraps things up by ruminating on a blast from the past know as  Taking Lives.  

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June has been Totally devoted to some Patreon Content Teasers and this episode is no different. Take a peak behind the paywall this week and get a taste of the sweet sweet content Card Carrying members of the Queue Crew are going to be enjoying on a monthly basis. That's right, a little tryz before you buyz to incentivize you to enjoy us criticize the serialized and televised shows that inspirationalized us one up on timez. first up it's the Venture Bros. so if you like what you heard here, check out Patreon.com/clearingtheqpodcast and sign up for out $5 tier for more content like this! 

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Join Mike and Zak and Special guest Max Minkowitz to talk about Superhero Movies! What?! We NEVER talk about those! Spoilers the Flash is a bit of a mess and Across the Spiderverse is arguably the best Spiderman movie, if not the best superhero movie to date. Come listen to us shout at each other about it! 

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Are you Drinking alone, like a social reject? Do you like watching films worse than a student project? Then have a sip and tune in, join your pals Mike and Zak. We had Mike's girlfriend help us, but I doubt she'll be back. We're watching Cats with the coolest of Crews, why that's you! Yes I said we are watching Cats, watching cats with our friends the Queue Crew. Watching Cats while we drink up a brew. Watching Cats cause it's something to do. Wont you get drunk and observe this monstrosity too?  

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Join hosts Mike and Zak as they chat about the stuff they've been putting their eyeball on. Does Mike Harshly criticize another movie made for children? Yes... Yes he does. Is the Little Mermaid good? Yes. Could it be Better? Also, yes. Zak also talks about the New BlackBerry movie and defends Fool's Paradise against the haters. Then Mike and Zak gush about how good Into the Spiderverse is. NOT Across the Spiderverse... not yet anyway ;P 

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Two Legendary headbands worn by the worlds two greatest fighters, the number one may only be challenged by the wearer of the number two, but the number two may be challenged by all who think themselves worthy. Afro Samurai, a man ruled by his desire for revenge wears the Number Two headband and kills his way to the man who took the number one headband from his father, and in doing so falls victim to an endless cycle of revenge and turmoil. They call him the Demon that would challenge a God. One of the greatest blendings of Hip-hop and Anime ever conceived, with incredible voice acting from Sam Jackson, Phil Lamar, John DiMaggio and an iconic soundtrack from The RZA himself. 

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Is it just me, or have we NOT talked about superhero movies in like a month or two? No? More like a few weeks then, right? Days? Well anyway, we’re talkin’ ‘bout that there Guardians of the Galaxy talkie that’s all the rage! Join hosts Mike and Zak as they explore why ending cycles of trauma can hurt so good! followed by Mike's rundown of Rock and Rule, an animated feature from the 1980s about a Rock God who wants to summon a demon and rule the world. It's where Heavy Metal meets A Goofy Movie complete with trippy music video sequences. And to Wrap things up Zak Shares his thoughts on Mamoru Oshii's minimalist thought piece: Angel's Egg. An Art-housey anime from the mind behind Ghost in the Shell that explores the nature of faith and the fragility of reality. 

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Psychoanalyst Astuko Chiba and her alter Ego Paprika have been using an experimental device called the DC mini to dive into her patients' dreams to help them unpack whatever their subconsciousness is attempting to work out in their Recurring dreams. However, her world is thrown into chaos when the DC mini is stolen during the final phases of testing and people start acting really strange. Paprika must team up with some unlikely characters to solve this mystery and stop the world of dreams from colliding with reality. It’s kinda like a japanese Existenze, but most people compare it to Inception.

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This Week Mike and Zak Return from excursions to the Cinema, and share their thoughts on a few flicks soon to be part of your favorite streaming platform that your ex had which you probably still have the password to. Renfield is a joy, shocker, and Nick Cage's performance as Dracula did everything but disappoint. Mike flexes his Nerd-cred in a review of the Dungeons and Dragons movie, and Zak explores his feelings on the newest edition to the Evil Dead Franchise. All in all, this is a short one but if you're can't get enough CTQ then prepare your ear-holes for satisfaction!  

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When a woman with a red circle around her eye and guy with a television set for a head wake up naked in the desert, they must fight, fuck, and fenagle their way to whatever answers they can find about their mysterious past. Their search takes them beyond the earth's atmosphere to the Dead Leaves Corrections Facility on the partially destroyed moon, and after a good deal of hyper-stylized violence and over the top action sequences they uncover a plot set in motion by a scandalous villain who makes Joseph Mengele look like Mr. Rogers. One part mindless action movie, and one part horny high-schooler's fever dream, Dead Leaves is sure to leave you questioning WTF just happened, but more importantly, wondering if that even matters.