Stranded & Streaming

When's the last time you had a nice fresh meal? When's the last time you ran into the Winter Soldier in the produce isle and gave him your number. Now that we think about it that hasn't happened to either of us and we are mighty bummed about it. Lucky for you this weeks episode has all that and more. A gal named Noa meats (hehe see what we did there?) Steve by chance and within 30 minutes of run time, her life is unraveled. Besides the film we also cover unfortunate cookies, saving the breast for last, and tons of pro tips if you ever find yourself kidnapped. Is Hulu's new Horror/Thriller Fresh? Or just as rotten as our show is? Get the answers to all these questions and hit play already!

Oh em gee, did you notice this is our first sequel episode?
This weeks is Part 2 of our up coming trailers and discussion, and a bonus of some trivia between the hosts. Usually sequels are a winner in the movie world, its the third entry that generally goes to crap. Lucky for you our trailers only get a sequel. Let us know what you think via our Instagram @strandedandstreaming.

You've seen movie trailers before. But have you tried listening to them? Fear not we do it with you this week. Studies show by listening to a movie trailer instead of watching it, Your brain fills in the gap and will guarantee it's a better film than it actually is. Also in between trailers we do trivia with the hosts. I mean you probably don't have anything better to do right? This week's episode is brought to you by imaginationnnnnnn.

Imagine a world where the entire global infrastructure is crippled by a rapidly spreading novel virus with no cure. Shouldn’t be too hard to imagine something like that after living through similar circumstances these past couple years! 

Contagion tells the story (through multiple perspectives) of a global pandemic from Patient Zero, through the chaos and shutdown of society, to an eventual cure, and all the struggles in between. Some would say this movie feels a little too real to watch now, but it makes us wonder… is Steven Soderbergh a time traveler? Was he trying to warn us? What will he show us next?! 

If there’s only one thing you learn from Contagion, let it be this: wash your hands and stop touching your face! 

Emperor’s New Groove- 

If you’ve ever wondered why Llamas are so revered in South American cultures, Disney has the answer! In this beloved tale we see Kuzco, the noble and selfless ruler of (definitely NOT) Meso-America, be turned into a llama as the result of a simple misunderstanding between him and his former advisor. Just kidding, he totally deserved it. Kuzco will have to eat a big slice of humble pie and learn to be a friend if he wants to become human again! Full of magic, suspense, panthers, revenge, a narrowly avoided federal crime involving the postal service, and a literal plot hole identified by yours truly, this one has it all! Well, almost… just need to find a good spot for the pool! 

*this episode sponsored by Mudka’s Meat Hut, home of the Double Heartburn and Deep Fried Doorstop Combo Meal!

If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like “Were dinosaurs real?”, “What happens when a pimp attends a confession?”, or “Is there a secret guild of ninjas devoted to a holy, religious crusade while also peddling highly addictive drugs?” rest assured, this movie has all the answers you’ve been searching for! Velocipastor tells the story of a young student priest who travels to China on a journey of self discovery and healing, only to return with a terrible and ancient curse. While struggling to understand his new abilities he meets colorful characters along the way; a compassionate lady of the night, an obnoxious pimp, and a dastardly ninja mastermind! Join us for our review and sink your teeth into 70 minutes of cinematic excellence, only available on Amazon Prime! 

The Matrix: Revolutions 

Enter The Matrix, again! For the third time! In our final episode in the Matrix series, we analyze the final entry in the epic trilogy. 

Zion is about to be attacked by the machines, Smith is taking over the Matrix, and humanity prepares for their final stand. In a time long ago when Warner Brothers actually put real effort and passion into their movies, this film proves that science fiction can feel real enough to challenge your belief of what is real, and what is the Matrix. So sit down, grab yourself a bowl of Tasty Wheat or a cookie from Seraph, and free your mind! Oh, and if the Wachowskis ask you to go clubbing with them just make sure to ask what the dress code is first. 

Welcome to the Family Madrigal! Where a magical enchantment has granted fantastical abilities to everyone in the family and their casita! Well, almost everyone… Mirabel Madrigal is the only member of the family without  a magical gift, or perhaps her gift is being in denial? Despite being the only “normal” person of her family, Mirabel must find a way to bring her family together and keep the candle burning. Join us as we do a deep-dive on generational trauma, family roles, and the burdens they all must overcome to save the miracle and the Encanto! Negligent donkey farmers, glowing green glass, and Alan Tudyk voices a bird (surprised? we weren’t) ¡Felicidades!

Enter The Matrix… again! For the second time! Neo and Trinity are together at last, the crew of the Nebuchadnezzar is freeing more minds than ever before, and humanity is thriving in Zion! But the machines are not ready to lose their power and are planning an all-out assault on humanity’s last city to reclaim or destroy everyone that has made it out of their grasp. Will the power of The One be enough to overcome the odds and save Zion, or will the machines crush the resistance? Get jacked in and find out on this high speed, adrenaline filled, kung-fu thrill ride, sponsored by GM and Ducati*! 

*(not our show, the movie! We don’t have any sponsors… yet)

What do you get when you mix artificial intelligence and virtual reality? Eventually someone will break the mold, they just didn’t expect it to be an NPC! Ryan Reynolds stars as Guy, an Average-Joe bank teller who wants more in life than just approving loans and getting robbed by every person wearing sunglasses. After meeting the girl of his dreams he changes his fate and seizes his destiny one good deed at a time, proving in a world of bank robbers, carjackers, and vandals, a good Guy can level-up and become the hero. But can he save the day and get the girl before the sequel releases and the servers are shut down forever? Find out and join us for our review of 20th Century Fox’s first movie after being acquired by Disney!