This week, David and Katey are out doing important family and movie business, but not Da7e and Matt Patches, who assemble in the War Room not to fight but to have a little free-form media chat that lasted way too long. At least we didn’t cancel the podcast.

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Here’s what the Riverside’s automatic chapters say we discussed.

00:00 – Introduction and Podcast Dynamics
01:09 – The State of Local Movie Theaters
03:05 – Exploring A WORKING MAN and it’s themes
10:06 – Nostalgia and Analysis of DEMOLITION MAN
16:50 – Reviewing THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
24:09 – Discussion on DEATH OF A UNICORN and Rich People in Film
30:27 – COYOTE VS ACME and Industry Insights
32:12 – The Cultural Impact of Animated Franchises
35:49 – Exploring the Legacy of Classic Cartoons
39:09 – The Disconnect with Looney Tunes
46:56 – The Future of Streaming and Classic Animation
47:06 – CinemaCon Insights and Upcoming Films
54:03 – The Beatles Biopics: A Cultural Examination
1:00:07 – Exploring the John Wick Universe
1:01:13 – The Future of James Bond
1:03:43 – Casting the Next Bond
1:05:17 – The Collaboration of Hollywood Giants
1:06:36 – The State of Superman and DC
1:09:48 – Val Kilmer’s Legacy
1:13:23 – Nintendo’s Switch 2: A New Era
1:26:04 – Adolescence (on Netflix): A Deep Dive Begins
1:28:06 – Exploring the Technical Aspects of Cinematography
1:31:41 – Thematic Depth and Character Development
1:34:39 – Understanding Hyper-Masculinity and Its Impact
1:38:44 – Nature vs. Nurture: The Sociopath Debate (DA7E SAYS: Jesus, Riverside, what a title)
1:41:26 – Parental Responsibility and Societal Influence
1:45:45 – Addressing the Manosphere and Young Men’s Crisis
1:50:30 – The Role of Positive Male Role Models
1:54:50 – Cultural Narratives and Masculinity
1:57:45 – Concluding Thoughts on Parenting and Media Influence