Filibuster

A Discussion of the Most Patriotic Movies for the 4th of July

John Mills and Tristan Riddell take over Filibuster this week with a tribute to American patriotism in cinema. They delve deep into what makes a movie patriotic. Is it a nation coming together? A nation going to war? Helping an old woman cross the street? They also review the trends of 20th century decades and how they shaped our perception of what it means to be patriotic.

What is your favorite patriotic movie?

Session 51 - New Ship. New Crew.

 

Thoughts on the new Star Trek show and its infinite possibilities.

 

New Star Trek is filled with fascinating possibilities and excitement. More and more information is trickling out especially with the latest interview with Bryan Fuller. Matt and Tristan discuss the interview and where they think the show could go from the tidbits of knowledge that Fuller dropped.

 

What excites you the most about a new Star Trek show?

In light of some recent events, this Filibuster finds Lee and Matt taking a look at LGBT representation in Hollywood films. Is the industry doing what it can, and where is there room for improvement? They also talk about some of their favorite examples of LGBT characters and stories from existing movies. 

This episode begins with a special tribute to Anton Yelchin, who tragically passed away the day after this episode was recorded.

Special Batman '89 Commentary

The Senate Floor made it to 50 episodes and we are celebrating with a special commentary on the 1989 Tim Burton movie “Batman”. 

We brought in as many members of The Nerd Party as we could for this special event. Nostalgia based reactions, shouting matches, guffaws, and utter disbelief all insue. Make sure to listen to find out where all of the hosts land on this 1980s classic.

Do you think Batman ’89 holds up?

Moon Review/Retrospective

This week on the Filibuster, Lee and Matt take a look at the often overlooked 2009 sci-fi drama "Moon," directed by Duncan Jones. It's one of Lee's favorite films, and it's Matt's first time watching the movie. Find out Matt's initial take, and Lee's passionate endorsement of why this movie deserves more attention than it received upon its original release. 

What do you think of "Moon"?

Franchise films vs. Original movies: Is Hollywood running out of ideas?

This has been an ongoing argument for decades but it seems to be heating up. Tent pole films have become the norm and some would argue that original pictures are suffering. If that hypothesis is true, who is to blame? Is it the studio for putting out vapid franchises that make money or is it the consumer who keeps going to the theater to see it?

What type do you prefer the most?

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - Underrated Trek Retrospective 

Lee and Matt decide to kick off celebrating Star Trek's 50th anniversary by taking a look at an often overlooked entry in the movie series: The Search for Spock. In breaking down the film, they'll tell you why they think it's worth another look.

They also take some time at the top of the show to discuss the new Star Trek Beyond trailer and their excitement for the upcoming film.

What do you think of the new Beyond trailer and The Search for Spock?

Top 5 2016 Films (So Far)

With only a few weeks left in May, we are already halfway through 2016 and its film releases. This week, Matt and Special Guest Lee Hutchinson of The Filibuster take a look at the first half of 2016 and rank their top 5 films of the year thus far. They also look towards the latter half of the year to see what movies they're most looking forward to.

Captain America: Civil War Review

Captain America: Civil War has easily been one of the most anticipated blockbusters of this year. On this week's Filibuster, Lee and Matt break down the plot, characters and their overall feelings on the film and why they think it's one of the strongest entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

Where does Civil War rank among your MCU list?

Digital vs Physical Movies, TV, Music, and Comic books. Which do you prefer?

Matt and Tristan could be considered "old school" when it comes to physical media. They love the feeling of putting a disc on the shelf and knowing they dont have to rely on the internet to watch a movie. But lately they've been going over to the other side more and more. Matt with his music and Tristan with his comic books. Is it a space issue? A quality issue?

Where do you land on the subject?