Garrett and Jack kick off the Masters of the Media era with 1978's Halloween! The two talk about how the film defined the slasher genre, why Laurie Strode is the quintessential "final girl", when they watched the film for the first time, and why it's endured this long. In addition, Garrett cracks why Michael catches people when he walks and Jack uses his film school knowledge to craft an excellent point about what Michael's use of a knife represents.

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This week's episode is all about 2017's Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Garrett is joined by fellow filmmaker (& BFF), Jack Watson! The two discuss why they love this film & their reaction to the varying reactions to it. They talk about how the film challenges it's heroes, the way Rian Johnson expertly subverts expectations, & what the film's theme of failure means to the characters & themselves. Jump to lightspeed & race into an exciting edition of "Master of the Media"!

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This week, Garrett talks one of his most anticipated movies of the year: The Suicide Squad! Featuring a large cast of characters, he dives into many of the arc and connections between them and why so many of them stuck with. Come find out why he thought Ratcatcher 2 was the heart of the film, how Bloodsport's arc was satisfying, and what makes him want all the Peacemaker he can get. There's also a look at how James Gunn explores the relationship between parents and their children and so much more. Get ready for a "mind blowing" edition of "Master of the Media"!

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In preparation for The Suicide Squad, Garrett looks at Suicide Squad: Bad Blood! He dives into why this comic means so much to him, how it tells such a great Deadshot story, and what makes it feel like the end of an era for the Suicide Squad. He also talks about why he loves the book's introduction of the Revolutionaries and how they fit into the DC Universe. He also goes through many of his favorite panels and pages in the book and why they stuck with him. Kick back and listen to Garrett's first comic book deep dive on "Master of the Media"!

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The Master of the Media travels throughout the sacred timeline to talk about Loki! Garrett takes a look at how this series give this Loki his own redemptive arc separate from the previous iteration, what glorious purpose really is, & how this show looks at free will vs fate. There's also a look at the filmmakers that helped bring this show to life & ponderings as to how the MCU will explore the multiverse. There's plenty of mischief & mayhem to be had on this episode of "Master of the Media"!

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The future is now as "Master of the Media" takes a look at The Tomorrow War! Garrett explores the new, big budget sci-fi starring Chris Pratt. He details why this film hit him and why he really "dug it". He explains why the film's story of family means so much to him, how the film uses its influences to craft something new, how all the characters feel fully realized, and all the moments that made him tear up. There's even an enthusiastic declaration of why Garrett loves stories and what they mean to us. A little bit of everything on this week's installment of "Master of the Media"!

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The "Master of the Media" returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a look at "Black Widow"! Garrett dives into the first theatrical MCU release in 2 years and explores the film's title character and her family. He goes into the various dynamics that make up Natasha's family, how director Cate Shortland puts so much heart into a big scale film, and where the MCU could go from this film. There's also an impassioned defense of Clint Barton/Hawkeye (one of Garrett's favorite characters). Come listen to another joyous adventure with the "Master of the Media"!

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On this week's edition of "Master of the Media", Garrett takes a look at 2019's "Once Upon a Time in...Hollywood"! He looks at the film's fairy tale version of Hollywood and how it's shaped by real life events. He also looks at the film's main friendship between Rick Dalton & Cliff Booth & what it means in a cutthroat industry such as Hollywood. He also dives into the filmmaking that helped this 21st century film feel like one from the 20th century. Plenty to unpack in a laid back yet epic episode of "Master of the Media"!

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On this week's episode of "Master of the Media", The Master swings into the world of 2020's "Spider-Man: Miles Morales"! After successfully getting his hands on a PS5, Garrett discusses his experience with the game and his love of Miles Morales. He looks at the Miles' place in the Spider-Man mythos, how he continues to get stronger with every interpretation, and this game's message of being yourself is so important. There's plenty of love, tears, and the use of the word "interpretation" in this spectacular episode!

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It's time for the "Master" to cover 2018's "A Quiet Place" (but shhhhh, make sure to not be too loud). Garrett talks about why this film's sound design is it's backbone and how John Krasinski creates a world that we're immediately dialed into from the start. There's also love given to the film's score, exploring all the performances in the film, and plenty of talk about love and family. Kick back, relax, make sure to not have the show on too loud, and enjoy another jaunt with the "Master of the Media"!

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