Optimism Vaccine

With every Tears For Fears album and B-side dissected what else could there possibly be for Steve and Steve to discuss? VIDEOS! This week we spend some quality time with Tears For Fears extensive music video backlog, as well as several live concerts and the music documentary, Scenes From the Big Chair.

Back by popular demand! With a live performance in Grand Rapids, MI looming, Steve K and Steve C dive into the fringe of Tears for Fears work and discuss the side projects and solo albums that we missed in episode seven.

It's hard to imagine a summer movie season without superhero movies. So what exactly were the stars of your favorite (and not-so-favorite) comic books up to in the 90s? Nothing good. Join us as we take you down a dark cinematic rabbit hole populated by Billy Zane in spandex and John Leguizamo dressed as a farting clown. God help us all.

This week, the OV Crew briefly contemplates a suicide pact after sitting through David Ayer's swan dive into a cinematic shit pool, Suicide Squad.

1991 wasn't just about the fall of the Soviet Union and the rise of Vanilla Ice. It was the year Keanu Reeves starred in three career-defining films which may or may not also star the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Neil Breen isn't just another filmmaker; he's a visionary auteur with a deep love of canned tuna. Join us as we desperately try to understand the methods behind Breen's madness.

This week, the OV crew slaughters Adam Miros to show our unwavering commitment to the Dark Lord . And lo, Beelzebub hath blessed us with an exciting discussion of some rad animated films that may have flown under your radar. Hail Satan.

Jeff Nichols: Boring white guy or underrated auteur? Only the fine gentlemen of Optimism Vaccine know for sure.

The OV crew takes a deep dive into the notoriously sleazy world of The Sinful Dwarf and the strange mystery surrounding the film's production. Forget exploitation, this week we're talkin' DWARFSPLOITATION!

The Optimism Vaccine Oscar Omnibus Returns! This time it's leaner, meaner, Irish-er and full of boxed wine. God bless America. We answer all the tough questions like "What's a better sedative, Spotlight or Bridge of Spies?" and "Tangerine wasn't nominated for anything? Seriously?"