🌟 In PART 2, our heroes finally escape the house of death of Weekend at Bernie’s 🏖️🕶️💀

As Andrew and Greg illuminate the second half of this cult classic, Andrew’s theories spiral even further into madness, inspiring Greg to make one of the greatest speeches in Light Up the Dark history. Together, our heroes explore the film’s wild escalation, madcap boat chase sequence, and how, sometimes, friends just need each other in order to succeed 🪩🍹

And for the true fans who stay until the end, you'll hear Greg's infamous 20-minute long voicemail message he left on Andrew's phone about how he can't talk about Bernie and Godard in the same night because Weekend at Bernie's deserves our full attention and respect 🏖️⚓

So throw on your shades, tie up Bernie's shoelaces, and get ready to light up the dark… one crazy weekend at a time 🏝️🚤🥂

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🌟 Our heroes drag a corpse through the chaos of Weekend at Bernie’s, the cult comedy classic about one very lively dead guy 🏖️🕶️💀

Greg sheds some light onto why it's one of his Top 5 favorite movies of all time, while Andrew hasn't seen the film in decades, bringing fresh eyes (and some wild theories) to the party. Together, our heroes illuminate Richard and Larry and why this odd-couple partnership works, as well as describing the movie not as a horror-comedy, but a "comedy-horror," getting to the bottom of why Greg loves this movie so much... because of its surprising parallels to his all-time favorite movie, The Shining! 👻🥃

Along the way, our heroes illuminate the movie’s sly satire of the wealthy elite, and uncover its beating heart: that true love is the light that carries us through death, absurdity, and everything in between, a comedy about “creating life” in the shadow of mortality 💫❤️

So grab your sunglasses, hop on your speedboat, and get ready to light up the dark… one wild floating party at a time! 🏝️⚓🥂

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🌟 Our heroes cross the desolate plains of West Texas with No Country for Old Men, the Coen brothers’ chilling meditation on fate, morality, and unstoppable violence 💀🤠🔫

Before diving into the film, Andrew kicks things off by sharing his experience screening his short film at the SModcastle Film Festival 🎬, and Greg finally meets the legend himself... Smüth! And the guys share a quick story about seeing Weapons together.

Then the real standoff begins. For the first time in Light Up the Dark history, Andrew doesn’t love the movie… and Greg comes out guns blazing to defend it. Our heroes clash over the film’s relentless tone, its refusal to give audiences easy answers, and whether killing off your main character before the third act is a stroke of genius or a critical mistake ⚡🎯 Andrew also calls out changes from Cormac McCarthy’s novel that he believes weaken the story, while Greg fights back with the Coens’ uncompromising vision. And finally, they close by reading the poem that inspired the film’s title, unpacking its meaning and comparing it to the haunting existential questions the movie leaves behind.

So grab your captive bolt pistol, flip a coin, and get ready to light up the dark… one fate-sealed choice at a time 🔦🪙🌵

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🌟 In PART 2, it's the shocking conclusion as our heroes solve the case of The Fugitive 🏃‍♂️🚨

If you listen closely, you can actually hear the moment of discovery when Andrew and Greg crack the case wide open: The Fugitive as a religious allegory! 🙏✝️✨

From there, the chase takes on new layers as our heroes contrast the film with The Shawshank Redemption, exploring The Fugitive as a metaphor for life in a civilized society. Together, they answer the question of why the film resonates so deeply with Andrew’s dad (and dads everywhere) ❤️ and, by the end, re-evaluate the entire film, realizing The Fugitive is far more profound than people give it credit for ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

So grab your flashlight and get ready to light up the dark… one shocking revelation at a time 🔦🚨🍀✨

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🌟 Our heroes run for their lives with The Fugitive, Andrew Davis's pulse-pounding thriller starring Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble and Tommy Lee Jones as the relentless U.S. Marshal hot on his trail 🏃‍♂️🚨

In a movie so good it couldn’t be contained in one episode, Part 1 kicks off with Andrew sharing a special story about (sort of) meeting Kevin Smith at the SModcastle Film Festival. Then Greg reveals just how deep his love for The Fugitive runs by practically reciting the whole movie line-for-line. Along the way, Greg brings a wealth of behind-the-scenes insight into how the film was made and why it works so brilliantly, surprising Andrew with details he never knew 💥🚂

Our heroes then spotlight the film’s airtight construction, white-knuckle set pieces, and unforgettable performances. They debate whether Tommy Lee Jones’s Oscar-winning turn was truly the year’s best or if Ralph Fiennes should’ve walked away with the little gold man 🏆 And at the heart of it all, they illuminate the riveting dynamic between Kimble and Gerard, two men on opposite sides of the law who ultimately come to share a mutual respect… much like our heroes themselves ❤️

So get ready to leap off a dam, dodge the Marshals, and run for your life because it’s time to light up the dark… one warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse, and doghouse at a time 🏠🔦🚨

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🌟 Our heroes drive it like they stole it with Sing Street, John Carney’s heartfelt coming-of-age tale of music, love, and finding your voice 🎤🎸🚗💨

Greg shares his reaction to seeing the film for the first time, while Andrew revisits a sentimental favorite that once left him in tears in the theater. Together, our heroes explore the power of first love, the profound bond of brotherhood, and what the film reveals about an artist’s spirit and how that passion can ignite the spark in those around them 🔥✨

And just when you think the conversation’s over, Andrew pulls out a surprise for Greg... a long-lost 2016 recording of Emo Andrew sharing his first, raw thoughts on this very film, Sing Street! 🎧😂

So press play, follow the rhythm, and get ready to light up the dark… one dream worth chasing at a time 💫

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🌟 Our heroes follow the signs of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Steven Spielberg’s transcendent tale of obsession, contact, and cosmic wonder ✨🛸

Andrew and Greg spotlight the different versions of the film and how each cut shapes the story in unique ways. They analyze Spielberg’s deeply personal screenplay, an alien story rooted in family trauma. Is Roy a dreamer… or a man abandoning his family?

Then, as the mothership descends, our heroes illuminate that awe-inspiring finale and explore what it means to trust your inner compass and follow the signs in your own life.

So pass the mashed potatoes, look to the skies, and get ready to light up the dark… one cosmic signal at a time 🛸🎬✨

Email us at [email protected] with any questions or comments and we'll respond on the show! 📩 Light Up the Dark — A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Sing Street.

🌟 In PART 2, our heroes aren't even supposed to be here today for more Clerks, diving into Clerks II and III, the heartfelt, hilarious, and unexpectedly profound final chapters of Kevin Smith’s working-class hero trilogy 🎬🛒💔

Greg shares his love for the entire saga as he and Andrew explore how Clerks II wrestles with fatherhood, and how Clerks III becomes a meditation on mortality shaped by Kevin's real-life heart attack. Together, our heroes illuminate how the trilogy forms a raw, personal portrait of life, aging, and staying true to your voice.

And before it’s all over, our heroes share a moment of love for each other worthy of Dante and Randal themselves ❤️🤝

So grab your Mooby’s apron and get ready to light up the dark… one donkey show at a time 🍔✨

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🌟 Our heroes assure you they're open for Clerks, Kevin Smith’s scrappy indie debut that changed the game for DIY filmmakers and inspired a generation of slackers with something to say 🎥

Andrew shares a personal story about his connection to Kevin Smith, and together he and Greg reflect on what Clerks has meant to them as independent filmmakers. From there, our heroes dive deep into the film’s themes, spotlighting its existential portrait of working a dead-end job, and its surprising parallels to Dante’s Inferno. Is Clerks just a stoner comedy or a working-class odyssey with life lessons for the ages?

Find out as we open up the Quick Stop and light up the dark… one snoochie boochie at a time 🎬🛒

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🌟 Our heroes walk on water with Being There, Hal Ashby’s quietly radical political satire starring Peter Sellers as Chance the Gardener, a man whose childlike simplicity just might be profound genius. 🪴📺🎩

Andrew and Greg spotlight the enigmatic character of Chance. Is he an empty fool, a divine vessel, or a mirror for America itself? They explore the film’s unexpected connections to the work of Stanley Kubrick—from Dr. Strangelove to 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Shining—and ultimately discuss that iconic ending, the line “Life is a state of mind,” and what it all means.

So put on your best suit, straighten your tie, and get ready to light up the dark… one TV remote at a time. 🎬🌱📺✨

Email us at [email protected] with any questions or comments and we'll respond on the show! 📩 Light Up the Dark — A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Clerks.