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Episode 133: The Fast and the Furious (2001)

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Directed by: Rob Cohen 
Written by: Gary Scott Thompson & David Ayer
Score by: BT 
Budget: $38 million
Gross: $207 million

Cast: 

• Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner 
• Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto
• Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz
• Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto 
• Rick Yune as Johnny Tran
• Chad Lindberg as Jesse
• Johnny Strong as Leon 
• Matt Schulze as Vince

Talking Points: Welcome to The Fast and the Furious month

1. What is our history with The Fast and the Furious franchise?
2. What are your overall non-spoiler thoughts on this viewing?

Spoiler Talk: 

1. Family, loyalty, and living life a quarter mile at a time 
2. What were some of your favorite moments?
3. Final thoughts.

Pop-O-Holics Weekly Upload (05/31/2021)

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Intro: 

• Welcome

Brian’s Wacky News Corner:

News: 

• Netflix’s The Sandman announces new cast members (https://www.slashfilm.com/the-sandman-cast-new-netflix/)
• Pokémon Legends: Arceus coming to Switch January 28, 2022 (https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/22454628/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-remake-legends-arceus-release-date-sinnoh)
• Amazon to buy MGM for $8.45 billion (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/26/business/amazon-MGM.html?referringSource=articleShare)
• Aaron-Taylor Johnson cast as Marvel’s Kraven the Hunter at Sony (https://variety.com/2021/film/news/aaron-taylor-johnson-kraven-the-hunter-1234982555/)
• First Eternals teaser trailer dropped (https://youtu.be/0WVDKZJkGlY)

Movies:

• The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (Theaters/HBO Max) 6/4 

TV:

• Lisey’s Story (Apple TV+) 6/4
• Sweet Tooth (Netflix) 6/4

What We’ve Been Consuming: 

Chris

• Continuing my ME2 play through CK
• M.O.D.O.K (Hulu)

Brian

• Spiral: From the Book of Saw 

Community Feedback Section: 

• TBT Episode 18: The Matrix: 20th Anniversary 
• Poll Results! 

Episode 132: Empire of the Sun (1987)

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Directed by: Steven Spielberg 
Written by: Tom Stoppard 
Score by: John Williams 
Budget: $25 million
Gross: $66.7 million

Cast:

• Christian Bale as Jamie “Jim” Graham
• John Malkovich as Basie
• Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Victor
• Nigel Havers as Dr. Rawlins
• Joe Pantoliano as Frank Demarest
• Leslie Philips as Maxton
• Masato Ibu as Sergeant Nagata
• Emily Richard as Mary Graham

Talking Points:

1. What is our history with Spielberg war movies?
2. What are your overall non-spoiler thoughts on this viewing?

Spoiler-Talk: 

1. What are the themes of Empire of the Sun? 
2. How does this compare to the other movies this month?
3. Final thoughts. 

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Brian’s Wacky News Corner:

News: 

• John Boyega and Joe Cornish returning for Attack the Block 2 (https://collider.com/attack-the-block-2-john-boyega/)
• Marvel’s What If...? confirms August release (https://www.ign.com/articles/marvels-what-if-august-release)
• Bruce Timm, JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves executive producing new Batman: Caped Crusader animated series for HBO Max (https://www.ign.com/articles/batman-caped-crusader-bruce-timm-jj-abrams-matt-reeves-hbo-max)
• Duo behind Bad Boys for Life to direct Batgirl movie for WB (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bad-boys-for-life-filmmakers-to-direct-batgirl-movie-for-warner-bros-exclusive-1234950696/)
• Leslie Odom Jr. joins Knives Out 2 (https://variety.com/2021/film/news/leslie-odom-jr-knives-out-2-cast-1234975941/)

Movies:

• A Quiet Place Part II (Theaters) 5/28
• Cruella (Theaters/Premiere Disney+) 5/28

TV:

• Rugrats (Paramount+) 5/27
• Friends: The Reunion (HBO Max) 5/27
• Panic (Prime Video) 5/28

What We’ve Been Consuming: 

Chris

• Mass Effect Legendary Edition (PS4/PS5/Xbox/PC) 

Brian

• Soylent Green (HBO Max) 

Community Feedback Section: 

• TBT Episode 17: Beers with Bros: Mandy
• Poll Results! 

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Episode 131: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg 
Written by: Lawrence Kasdan (based on a story by George Lucas and Philip Kaufman)
Score by: John Williams
Budget: $20 million
Gross: $390 million

Cast: 

• Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones
• Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood
• Paul Freeman as Rene Belloq
• Ronald Nacey as Major Arnold Toht
• John Rhys-Davies as Sallah
• Denholm Elliott as Marcus Brody
• Wolf Kahler as Colonel Dietrich
• Anthony Higgins as Major Gobler
• Don Fellows as Colonel Musgrave
• William Hootkins as Major Eaton
• George Harris as Simon Katanga
• Fred Sorenson as Jock

Talking Points: Welcome Back to “Springing Into Spielberg Summer!”

1. What is our history Indiana Jones?
2. What are your overall non-spoiler thoughts on this viewing?

Spoiler Talk: 

1. What themes are being explored in Raiders of the Lost Ark?
2. What were some of your favorite moments?
3. How does this compare to other movies we’ve covered this month?
4. Final thoughts.

Next Episode: 

• Empire of the Sun (1987)

Pop-O-Holics Weekly Upload (05/17/2021) 

Intro: 

• Welcome

Brian’s Wacky News Corner

News: 

• Venom: Let There Be Carnage trailer released (https://youtu.be/-ezfi6FQ8Ds)
• Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Janelle Monae & Kathryn Hahn join the cast of Knives Out 2 (https://deadline.com/2021/05/knives-out-2-kathryn-hahn-1234755151/)
• Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Metalocalypse, The Venture Bros. movies ordered by Adult Swim (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/venture-bros-aqua-teen-hunger-force-movies-1234952010/)
• Shang-Chi & Free Guy streaming after 45 days in Theaters (https://variety.com/2021/film/news/disney-shang-chi-free-guy-45-day-window-1234972782/)

Movies:

• Army of the Dead (Netflix) 5/21
• P!NK: All I Know So Far (Prime Video) 5/21

TV:

• Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K (Hulu) 5/21
• Solos (Prime Video) 5/21Books:
• Fantastic Four: Life Story #1 (5/19)

What We’ve Been Consuming: 

Chris

• Mainstream (Amazon Prime VOD) 

Brian

• The Paper Tigers (VOD)
• The Last of Us Part II (PS4)

Christian 

• Strange Negotiations (Amazon Prime Doc)
• Manchester Orchestra at Dr. Phillips Center (Live Show)

Community Feedback Section: 

• TBT Episode 16: Sad Drac - Netflix’s Castlevania
• Poll Results! 

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Episode 130: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg 
Written by: Steven Spielberg 
Score by: John Williams 
Budget: $19.4 million
Gross: $306.1 million

Cast:

• Richard Dreyfuss as Roy Neary
• Francois Truffaut as Claude Lacombe
• Teri Garr as Ronnie Neary
• Melinda Dillon as Jillian Guiler 
• Bob Balaban as David Laughlin

Talking Points:

1. What is our history with Close Encounters?
2. What are your overall non-spoiler thoughts on this viewing?

Spoiler-Talk: 

1. What are the themes of Close Encounters of the Third Kind? 
2. How does this compare to Jaws?
3. Final thoughts. 

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Brian’s Wacky News Corner:

News: 

• Army of the Dead getting wide theatrical release 5/14 ahead of Netflix debut (https://variety.com/2021/film/news/zack-snyder-army-of-the-dead-netflix-theaters-1234966466/)
• Loki release moved up to 6/9 and will air on Wednesdays on Disney+ (https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/loki-disney-plus-premiere-date-wednesdays-1234967122/)
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Marvels get release dates of 7/8 & 11/11 in 2022 (https://www.insider.com/marvel-movie-release-date-schedule-2020-4#november-11-2022-the-marvels-9)

Movies:

• Spiral: From the Book of Saw (Theaters) 5/14
• Army of the Dead (Theaters) 5/14
• The Woman in the Window (Netflix) 5/14

TV:

• Castlevania Season 4 (Netflix) 5/13
• Hacks (HBO Max) 5/13

Video Games:

• Mass Effect Legendary Edition (PC, PS4, Xbox One) 5/14

What We’ve Been Consuming: 

Chris

• Tenet (HBO Max) BD, CK
• Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Disney+)

Brian

• New Pokémon Snap (Switch) CC

Christian 

• Returnal (PS5)

Community Feedback Section: 

• TBT Episode 15: Superman (1978) 40th Anniversary 
• Poll Results! 

Episode 129: Jaws (1975)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg 
Written by: Peter Benchley & Carl Gottlieb
Score by: John Williams
Budget: $9 million
Gross: $472 million

Cast: 

• Roy Scheider as Chief Martin Brody
• Robert Shaw as Quint
• Richard Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper 
• Lorraine Gray as Ellen Brody
• Murray Hamilton as Mayor Larry Vaughn 
• Carl Gottlieb as Meadows
• Jeffrey Kramer as Deputy Hendricks
• Susan Backlinie as Chrissie Watkins
• Lee Fiero as Mrs. Kintner 
• Peter Benchley as Interviewer

Talking Points: Welcome to “Spielberg Summer!-ish Part 1

1. What is our history with Steven Spielberg and Jaws specifically?
2. What are your overall non-spoiler thoughts on this viewing?

Spoiler Talk: 

1. What themes are being explored in Jaws?
2. What were some of your favorite moments?
3. Final thoughts.

Next Episode: 

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

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Brian’s Wacky News Corner:

News: 

• 2021 Oscar Winners/Ceremony Discussion (https://www.slashfilm.com/2021-oscars-winners-full-list/) 
• A Flintstones Adult Animated Sequel Show, Bedrock, In The Works at Fox (https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-flintstones-adult-animated-comedy-sequel-series-bedrock-from-elizabeth-banks-in-works-at-fox-1234744878/)
• Godzilla vs. Kong Director Adam Wingard in Talks for Legendary's Next MonsterVerse Film (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/adam-wingard-next-godzilla-kong-movie-director)
• Bo Burnham Announces New Isolated Netflix Comedy Special, Inside (https://collider.com/new-bo-burnham-comedy-special-netflix-inside/amp/?__twitter_impression=true)
• House of the Dragon begins production with 2022 release planned (https://deadline.com/2021/04/house-of-the-dragon-hbo-game-of-thrones-prequel-production-debut-2022-1234744235/)

Movies:

• Wrath of Man (Theaters) 5/7
• Here Today (Theaters) 5/7
• Monster (Netflix) 5/7

TV:

• Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Disney+) 5/7,5/9 
• Jupiter’s Legacy (Netflix) 5/7

Video Games:

• Resident Evil Village (Windows, PS4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia) 5/7

What We’ve Been Consuming: 

Chris

• 3 Jaws Documentaries (The Making of Jaws - The Inside Story, The Making of Jaws, and The Shark Is Still Working)
• Darth Vader #11 (Marvel Comic written by Greg Pak)

Brian

• Mortal Kombat (HBO Max/Theaters) 

Christian

• Loudermilk (Amazon Prime)

Community Feedback Section: 

• TBT Episode 14: Shane Black’s Christmas Bonanza 
• Poll Results!