Is This Art Good?

Is This Art Good?

By Devin & AlfonzArts
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Is This Art Good? episodes

  • Episode 46b - Pony

    In this episode, we have another podcast first: our first review of a country album with “Pony” by Orville Peck! Alfonz gave Devin this album to challenge his tastes and see what we could both glean from a genre we have traditionally avoided. Alfonz demonstrates their lack of familiarity with mainstream country as we go deep into where Pony lies within the genre, dig into a bit of music history, and of course, kick off our celebration of Pride Month in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?

    59 min
  • Episode 46a - Poet McGonagall's Masterpieces

    In this episode, we review a form of art we haven’t explored yet - poetry! It’s our review of Poet McGonagall’s Masterpieces, a compilation of works by the Scottish poet William McGonagall! Known as one of the worst poets of all time, we give Mr. McGonagall a fair shake at being appreciated for what he’s contributed to the world. Alfonz gives their first poetry recital, and we discuss unpronounceable place names, the importance of rhythm, and our secret cocktail recipes as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?


    *Any reference to Jamie Buckley is completely fictional and has no basis on any real person. Apologies if this is your name.

    50 min
  • Episode 45b - O Canada

    In this episode, we dig deep on some pieces of animation from our homeland - it’s O Canada! Devin gave Alfonz this hidden gem of Canadian media which is NOT our national anthem, and which we admittedly had a very hard time finding in order to review - more on that in the episode. We discuss absurdist comedy, nuclear war, our own family histories, early careers in logging, and the danger of damage to the male reproductive system as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?

    1 hr 53 min
  • Episode 45a - Omnibus

    In this episode, we go on a public transit rampage with a review of OMNIBUS - a little game about a bus, where you ARE the bus! This episode is proof that even if the art is short, we can have a long, ridiculous discussion around it. We stretch the limits of relevance to their absolute breaking point as we touch on our driving history, celebrity deaths, and one of our favourite internet-based artists in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?

    1 hr 24 min
  • Episode 44b - Blade
    In this episode, we go back in time to the dawn of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 1998, with a review of Blade! Alfonz picked this edgy, action packed progenitor of modern vampire films in the hopes we could contrast it with current vampire films. We do not. We do however talk about the importance of prioritizing sound design, the effect that ads can have on one’s viewing experience, and end up designing an entirely new line of vehicular accessories in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 44a - SNL: The Best of Chris Farley
    In this episode, we review the first thing Devin ever watched on DVD - SNL: The Best of Chris Farley! It’s a NEW form of art for us because it’s a COMPILATION. How do compilations affect he way that we perceive art? How much does context matter? We discuss these questions, the importance of owning your physicality, and how one person can be a vessel for so much activity in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode ??? - It's a Surprise!
    In this episode, we review something special! It’s a surprise, of course. Listen to find out what exactly this is. Maybe you’ll learn something, or maybe you’ll find yourself mostly listening to us make “X” sounds for nearly an hour as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
    44 min
  • Episode 43b - Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken
    In this episode, we get a lesson in animation with a review of the slice-of-life anime “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken”! Alfonz gave Devin this short series in the hopes that we could both have a close look at what makes animation great, through the eyes of a few kids who make some animation. We discuss the finer points of filmmaking, how to be a shrewd businessperson, and a groundbreaking new podcast idea in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 43a - The Most Wanted & Unwanted Song(s)
    In this episode, we have another Is This Art Good? first - a PAIR of songs: The Most Wanted Song and The Most Unwanted Song. Who determines what’s wanted? What’s unwanted? How can you possibly figure it out? We go into all of these questions, flex our musical imaginations, take a brief journey through the history of popular music, and have a surprise musical performance in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 42b - Celeste

    In this episode, we delve into a twitchy, adventurous, Canadian-made platformer: it's CELESTE! Alfonz makes it no secret that he's a big fan of this game, so our discussion takes us through why and how it got on his good list. We discuss geography, mountain climbing (of course), our new co-host (!!!) and the importance of honestly approaching your own struggles in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?

    1 hr 36 min

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Two lifelong best friends review and give their occasionally biased opinions on well-loved, hated, and undeserving pieces of media.