In this episode of Monthly Movie Club podcast, hosts Mario and Jen discuss the Japanese film 'Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes', focusing on its unique single-shot cinematography, time paradox themes, and comedic representation. They analyze the movie's logic in terms of time travel and its implications on free will. The hosts also give their ratings and share some trivia about the filming process. Towards the end, they share other honorable movie recommendations featuring 'time' themes currently streaming on Netflix and Hulu.

00:00 Introduction to the Movie Club Podcast
00:30 Welcome to the Latest Meeting of the Monthly Movie Club
00:36 Discussion on the Movie 'Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes'
06:10 Exploring the Unique Filming Style of the Movie
11:58 Understanding the Time Travel Concept in the Movie
13:50 Discussion on the Characters in the Movie
16:54 Reflections on the Filming and Acting in the Movie
17:44 Discussing the Actors and Their Performances
18:09 Analyzing the Characters and Their Roles
18:51 Reflecting on the Acting Style and Cultural Differences
19:02 Debating the Film's Pacing and Improvisational Feel
19:18 Appreciating the Film's Comedy and Sci-Fi Elements
19:27 Exploring the Film's Time Travel Logic
19:46 Criticizing the Film's Use of Extension Cords
20:55 Discussing the Film's Comedic Aspects
21:22 Debating the Concept of Free Will in the Film
26:18 Analyzing the Film's Use of Paradoxes
27:20 Rating the Film and Sharing Final Thoughts
28:59 Sharing Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes Information
30:45 Suggesting Other Time Travel Films to Watch

Hosts Mario and Jen explore the fascinating topic of time travel in movies, particularly focusing on their monthly selection, 'Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel', directed by Gareth Kerevic. This film involves three social outcasts who experience time travel in their local pub. The hosts discuss various types of time travel in film and attempt to categorize 'FAQ About Time Travel' into these classifications. They discuss the humor, intricacies and clever nods to other sci-fi classics present in the film. Despite some debate around the film's handling of time reset rules, it receives a high rating from both hosts. This episode concludes with a segment on their unique drinking game applicable to any movie.

In this episode of Monthly Movie Club, hosts Jen and Mario discuss the disaster movie, 'The Quake', a Norwegian film and sequel to the 2015 movie 'The Wave'. They talk about the scenarios that follow a catastrophic event when the city of Oslo is hit by a devastating earthquake. The hosts appreciate both the natural disaster sequences and human drama wrapped in PTSD struggles and family dynamics. They commend the film's cinematography, the implied claustrophobic spaces, and the adrenaline of the characters navigating destruction. Despite not having trivia for this movie, they suggest a fun drinking game aligned with the movie's scenes and rate the movie on their 'holy craps' scale.

00:00 Introduction to the Monthly Movie Club
00:41 Discussion on the Movie 'The Quick'
01:30 The Challenges of Watching Foreign Films
02:23 Character Analysis and Plot Overview
04:58 The Impact of Disaster on Characters
08:09 The Role of Claustrophobia in the Movie
10:59 The Climax: The Earthquake
12:16 The Aftermath and Character Reactions
14:58 The Final Confrontation and Resolution
17:34 Reflections on the Movie and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Monthly Movie Club Podcast, hosts Mario and Jennifer examine the film 'Don't Look Up'. The movie, directed by Adam McKay and available on Netflix, is a satire of government, media, and technology leaders responding to an earth-ending comet event. The hosts rate the movie based on disaster elements, with five being a world-ending event occurring throughout the film, giving it three 'holy craps'. They also cover fun facts, trivia, and even convert the movie into a drinking game to add another layer of fun to watching.

00:00 Introduction to the Movie Club
00:30 Welcome to the Monthly Movie Club Podcast
00:52 This Month's Topic: Disaster Movies
01:37 Review of 'Don't Look Up' on Netflix
01:45 Discussion on Director Adam McKay
03:48 The Cast of 'Don't Look Up'
05:29 Synopsis of 'Don't Look Up'
06:10 Review and Discussion of 'Don't Look Up'
17:54 Introduction to BASH Cellular
20:29 Appearance on Afternoon News Talk Show
22:36 DiCaprio's Transformation into a Celebrity Scientist
23:07 The Press Junket and the President's Admission
23:21 The White House Meeting and the President's Support
24:43 The Press Conference on the Battleship
25:17 The Launch of the Mission to Divert the Comet
26:41 The Influence of the CEO from Batch Cellular
27:24 The Launch of the Rockets and the Abort of the Mission
29:35 The Aftermath of the Failed Mission
30:15 The Failure of the Bash Cellular Plan
30:33 The Final Moments Before the Comet Hits
30:46 The 'Look Up' Campaign and the Visibility of the Comet
36:48 The Aftermath of the Comet Impact and the New Planet
38:39 Reflections on the Movie and Rating

Let's watch movies together. Ever thought that there should be a book club for movies? Well we're your new favorite pod. Never doom scroll a streaming service again and end up not finding a single thing to watch. Every month we’ll pick a genre/topic and choose movies that are streaming across platforms to watch and talk about. Also, every movie can be a drinking game right? Join the conversation on the next meeting of the Monthly Movie Club.