Things get delightfully chaotic in this episode of Spit Take. We kick things off with Stef losing her mind (in the best way) over Opus — John Malkovich being weird, brilliant, and possibly both at once. From there, Adam and Rick lock horns over superhero registration laws — basically, should the Avengers need a hall pass from the government or not?

We also go down a rabbit hole about horror movies, why comedians secretly make the best horror writers, and pitch a few ideas about interviewing actors on their forgotten or underrated roles.

By the end, we’ve got plans, hot takes, and maybe a surprise guest in the works. It’s equal parts film school, bar debate, and unfiltered nerd energy — just another day on Spit Take.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Movie Recommendations

05:59 Short-Lived Fads and Cultural References

11:54 Military Involvement and Government Commentary

18:05 The Nature of Fear and Pennywise's Target

26:20 The Challenge of Continuity in Storytelling

30:49 Anticipation for Upcoming Films

32:37 The Evolution of Sherlock Holmes in Media

33:52 The Impact of Live Broadcasting on Podcasting

35:59 The Role of Body Language in Communication

38:58 The Art of Deception and Mentalism

47:04 Facial Expressions and Misunderstandings

48:02 Debating Cap vs Iron Man

49:12 The Marvel Civil War Context

51:32 Arguments for Captain America

52:58 Counterarguments for Iron Man

54:27 The Role of Government in Superhero Registration

57:20 The Dangers of Registration

01:00:03 Consequences of Superhero Actions

01:02:50 The Need for Regulation

01:05:29 The Impact of Government Control

01:09:35 Final Thoughts on Registration

01:14:42 Exploring Themes of Possession and Healing

01:15:39 The Open-Ended Nature of Horror Stories

01:16:16 Witchcraft vs. Voodoo: A Cinematic Debate

01:17:50 The Power of Sympathetic Magic in Horror

01:18:29 The Dread Factor: Effective Horror Techniques

01:20:20 Comedy Writers Crafting Horror Masterpieces

01:21:22 The Future of Horror: Resident Evil Reboot

01:22:26 Recommendations for Psychological Thrillers

01:23:10 The Legacy of John Malkovich

01:25:38 Nicolas Cage: A Controversial Figure in Film

01:27:10 The Quest for Indie Film Interviews