Debaser begins a new miniseries on dystopian science fiction beginning with today's film: Children of Men (2006).

What should an expecting parent do in uncertain times? Is this film criminally underappreciated? How prophetic is the movie and was it by accident? What hit video game franchise does Jared believe owes its entire existence to this film? What advice do the hosts have for people after the election? Listen to find out!

On the Debaser next time: V for Vendetta (2005)

The intro and outro song is "Night Vigil" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Note: This episode was recorded back on October 26th, 2024.

Will & Jared sit down with special guest Alex Megna to discuss the 2014 horror film It Follows.

Is the film a modern masterpiece or gimmicky trash? Are there unexplained plot holes or is it simply dream-like logic? Where do each of the hosts land on the movie and will they be able to respectfully disagree? What frightful encounter did Will experience as a young adult? Listen to find out!

The intro and outro track is "Night Break" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Happy Halloween!

Since Debaser was cut short this month due to, y'know, EVERYTHING, we are releasing a special episode today in honor of the spooky holiday.

Will & Jared sit down with friend of the pod Alex to discuss the 2020 film Psycho Goreman! Is this sci-fi dark comedy a fun and gory twist on the Power Rangers formula of big monster costumes? Or is it cringe B movie schlock meant for the SyFy channel? Is Mimi for me-me? Do we care for hunky boys? Listen to find out!

The intro song is "Eighties Action" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Will is out on assignment this week, so Kourtney sits down with Jared to discuss the A24 film by Jane Schoenbrun that's making waves: I Saw The TV Glow. 

Does this Lynchian, coming-of-age moody tone poem hit with a whimper or a bang? What does the film have to say about the trans experience? Does Kourtney unlock the plot for Jared in a way that completely changes how he viewed the film? Listen to find out!

The "nostalgia" song referenced is Aquatic Sounds by Scizzie.

Our cold intro song is "Arcadia" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Will & Jared discuss a Netflix original that is already being hailed as one of the best films of the year: Rebel Ridge! The film follows a black veteran harassed by police in a small southern town, forcing him to bring down the corrupt officers that threaten him and those close to him.

Is this modern take on Rambo: First Blood a thoughtful thriller or contemporary copaganda? Why is the internet so divided on the ending and where do Will and Jared stand on it? Who was originally cast as the lead in the film and then abruptly left halfway through filming for "vague" reasons? Listen to find out!

Rebel Ridge is available on Netflix.

"Miami Nights - Extended Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Will & Jared discuss what many are calling the scariest film of the year: Longlegs! Longlegs follows a gifted young FBI agent as she attempts to unravel satanic clues to stop a decades-long killing spree. Afterwards, Will also gives a quick review of Twisters in 4DX.

Is the dark, eerie Longlegs a testament to serial killer thrillers of the 90s? Or is it a half-baked Silence of the Lambs wannabe? Does Nicolas Cage give a stellar performance as an unhinged killer, or is this another of his straight-to-video bargain bin flicks? Listen to find out!

Longlegs is available on VOD everywhere.

"Unnatural Situation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Our outro track is The Aki Way by Purrfect.

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Will & Jared discuss the recently released indie action-comedy Thelma! Thelma follows the exploits of a 93 year old grandmother on the hunt for the crooks that scammed her out of $10,000, with her nagging but loving relatives chasing after her. Later, Jared also gives a quick review of M. Night Shyamalan's Trap!

Is Thelma the senior citizen's answer to Mission Impossible, or should it have stayed in the assisted living facility? Can Thelma be Tom Cruise or can Tom Cruise be Thelma? Is Trapt a good band? Listen to find out!

Thelma is available on VOD everywhere.

"Night on the Docks - Piano" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Our outro track is The Aki Way by Purrfect.

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Will & Jared discuss the recently released indie comedy The People's Joker! A send-up of the Batman mythos, The People's Joker is a coming-of-age story of a young trans woman looking to break into comedy.

Is it one of the boldest comedies in years, or is it more of a Jared Leto Joker? Is this the best Batman movie since The Lego Batman Movie? Should two cishet guys with a podcast even have an opinion on this film? Is that transphobic? Listen to find out!

You can find out more about the film, like where to watch, at https://www.thepeoplesjoker.com/

Music credits: "Unholy Knight" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Will & Jared cover the polarizing and popular indie sleaze film from late last year, Emerald Fennell's SALTBURN!

Is it a biting satire of the idle rich, or a tawdry take on Brideshead Revisited for the Euphoria generation? What infamous scene was, to Jared's dismay, improvised? Did anything crazy happen in the last few weeks since our most recent episode? Did we forget to mention that Barry Keoghan is in his thirties and should probably stop playing teenagers? Listen to find out!

Music Credits: "Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Will & Jared are joined by Kyle Walker to discuss Christopher Nolan's twisty turn-of-the-century rival magician film, The Prestige! 

In this follow up to Batman Begins, Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman star as London magicians determined to constantly outmaneuver each other after a tragic accident, perhaps at any cost. The film also stars Michael Caine, Andy Serkis, and David Bowie as Nikola Tesla.

Why did Kyle select this movie for the pod? How different is the plot in the book? Which brother survives in the end? How many viewings did it take each of us to realize the OTHER twist? Does Jared successfully pull off a Prestige of his own? Listen to find out!

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