Pulp Friction

Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers is the latest reboot that’s sweeping the nation, but is it actually a reboot? That’s what Rocky (she/her) and Alex (they/them) seek to find out on this week’s Pulp Friction. Persons of interest include the Rescuers, Rocky and Bullwinkle, and “the Duck.”

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This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Parker (she/her) talk about the most reputable quiz show in history, Jeopardy! Why is this old, reliable favorite suddenly a hotbed of controversy? What’s changed about the show and does it need to be fixed? What are frogs? Persons of interest include George Stephanopoulos, Lucille Ball, and Mr. Morale.

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This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Simone (she/they) cover the highlights and lowlights of Monday’s Met Gala, the first in nearly eight months! From Coughlan to Clinton, gowns to gloves, gilded to gelded, we’ve got it all. Persons of interest include JFK, an inbred German prince, and Carmen Sandiego.

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This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Drew (he/him) talk about the coming-of-age tale that brought an Oscar for James Ivory and a Timothée for the rest of us, Call Me by Your Name. Critics call it “blisteringly sensual,” while Rocky’s dad raves, “Isn’t that a pedophile movie?” Persons of interest include Sam Taylor-Johnson, Shia LaBeouf, and Jenna Ortega.

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Before there was Covid, there was Morbius Madness. This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky and Alison team up to take on the only Spider-Man baddie who has never met Spider-Man and has received a Nobel Peace Prize. We also touch on Camila Cabello and WILLOW’s new single, “psychofreak,” plus Netflix’s twisted new take on Marmaduke. Persons of interest include Pete Davidson, Twenty One Pilots, and the proud members of the Morbius Discord community.

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This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Simone (she/they) recount all the moments from the 64th Grammy Awards. With 9 awards and 19 music performances, this year’s show gave a certain vision for the future of awards shows. Yeah, a television! Persons of interest include King Freak, Quentin Tarantino, and Dr. Michael Morbius.

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Audio mishaps? Prolonged discourse? Inaccurate statements about Will Smith having an Emmy? This week on Pulp Friction, we’ve got it all. Our coverage of the 94th Academy Awards includes all the highs and lows, from bizarre presenters to head-scratching winners. Cuddly guys of interest include Pedro Almodóvar, Guillermo del Toro, and Francis Ford Coppola.

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Rocky (she/her) is sick this week, but you could hardly tell from this fiery 15-minute fit of passion about the debate raging the internet this week: are there more doors or wheels in the world? Persons of interest include The Doors (band), The Wheels (band), and Rocky’s boss.

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This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Xander (they/them) step into the Batcave to assess the latest take on the Caped Crusader. Xander brings their extensive DC expertise to the table as we determine once and for all whether or not the actor most known for playing an emo vampire could possibly have something to bring to Batman. Persons of interest include Armie Hammer, Brian Wilson, and KLUTE!

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This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and emo expert Emily (she/he) take on Fall Out Boy’s seventh and latest studio album, M A N I A. In a rock-and-roll-absent age, Fall Out Boy was the last of the real ones, but hold tight or don’t as we take this expensive mistake to church. Sunshine riptide. Persons of interest include Rivers Cuomo, The Ready Set, and Rihanna.

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