This week is part 4 of Reflections with Eric choosing Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan.” This film is CRAZY! Eric experienced one of the most uncomfortable movie moments in his his life. Caleb, Ethan, Jared, and Eric talk about mental health, pressure of excellence, growing up after being held back emotionally, etc. This film was stunning, scary, beautiful, and uncomfortable. We hope you enjoy the discussion and the incredible performance by the excellent Natalie Portman. Enjoy!

Film Discussed: Black Swan (2010)

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Snobbies! Caleb’s pick for Reflections is James Gray’s space odyssey…and according to Jared THE best space film ever made, Ad Astra. With returning guest star Andy and first time guest Nick, the snobs give their thoughts on reflections, fatherhood, mental illness, and monkey’s! This film goes to the moon and then it goes further than the moon…TO NEPTUNE! Caleb promotes his part in the Kid Chimp Song, “House Party in Space,” by rapping his single line, “Neptune Dad, makes me Neptune Sad.” ANYWAY…We hope you enjoy this one!

Film Discussed: Ad Astra (2019)

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Welcome back for round two of REFLECTIONS! We watched Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Birdman.” Michael Keaton stars in this deep introspective journey about a man that used to be famous and is now coming to grips with the fact that one day he will leave this earth and what will his life show for it? A blockbuster from 1992?! NO. He wants to be known for something good and for something meaningful. Struggling with mental health breaks and possible suicidal tendencies, Keaton’s character must navigate his play and the circus in his mind. Jared is not with us this week, but sit back and enjoy the show!

Film Discussed: Birdman (2014)

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We are starting a brand new category tonight! REFLECTIONS. This week is Ricky’s pick and he chose the absolute masterpiece and classic, “Certified Copy.” We also welcome back SKYLER! and all of his cursing too! This film, directed by the late, incomparable, Abbas Kiarostami, was one of his last films before his death in 2016. We break down copies in art, items, relationships, and gifts. We are enamored with this film and hope that you too find some value in the copy. As for this episode, it’s all original baby! Oh yeah, Eric is out of the mirrorverse. Welcome back!!

Film Discussed: Certified Copy (2010)

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Okay, hey Snobbies. I'm writing here from a parallel mirror verse, don't ask...I got stuck during the episode and am hoping someone smashes a mirror nearby. ANYWAY! We wrap up BOMB MOMS tonight! We watched a legend of a film tonight. Mirror takes a deep dive into A LOT of issues and meanings. The things is...we really had a hard time explaining how or why we loved this movie so much. It holds some of the most incredible shots that I have seen in a film (That wind scene....oh man) But for the most part, you are going to just have to watch it and ENJOY!

Film Discussed: Mirror (1975)

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WOOF! Okay Snobbies, we have a special movie here with special guest...ANOTHER ETHAN! This week is Caleb's pick with You Were Never Really Here. This film is dark, moving, important, and telling a story that most are not necessarily going to want to see. The Snobs talk through why this film moved them in special ways and even had more to say than on the surface. This film tackles sex trafficking and rescuing those who seem lost. Additionally the film features a bomb mom and the snobs like her a lot. The rest is up to you guys, Enjoy the ep!

Film Discussed: You Were Never Really Here (2017)

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SUUUUUUPPPP Snobbies. We are in Film #3 for BOMB MOMS. This week is Eric’s pick for Bomb Moms and he picked Lenny Abrahamson’s, “Room.” Brie Larson stars in her Oscar Winning performance and Jacob Tremblay stars as the young Jack. This film features the enduring, tested, perseverant, graceful, difficult, loving love that a mother gives her child. This film is complicated in the emotions that it evokes, powerful in the message it gives, lasting in the impact it had on us. Caleb, Ethan, and Eric discuss the many facets of this film, how they would have escaped, what it must have been like to handle this Trauma, Caleb says the word “Druthers,” and everyone is like, “Whaaaaaaat????” It’s an incredible film guys, definitely check it out. We had a blast talking about it. Enjoy!

Film Discussed: Room (2015)

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This weeks discussion covers the Oscar nominated motion picture, Greta Gerwig’s, “Lady Bird.” A coming of age story about Saoirse Ronan’s character trying to find her place in this world. Her relationship with her mother was a major part of the film and how generational issues transcend throughout the years. We talk through these issues and how a mother’s impact on our lives has shaped us. We talk a bit about our favorite memories with our mothers, high school dynamics, funniest moments, and sad moments. But is Lady Bird’s mom a BOMB MOM? She had her flaws…but what Mom or Dad doesn’t? Walk with us into this pod episode, or fling yourself out of the car, either way. ENJOY!

Film Discussed: Lady Bird (2017)

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Ricky kicks off our new topic, BOMB MOMS, with the Palme d’Or winning musical, “Dancer in the Dark”, by Lars Von Trier. Björk, Iceland’s national treasure, stars as the lead and gives one of the greatest performances in cinema history. The film is a beautiful and heartbreaking experience of a mother doing everything she can to provide for her child. After a good cry, we struggled to keep it together as we discussed the intricacies of the film’s acting, musical numbers, story, and other interesting creative choices. It truly is a one of a kind masterpiece. Enjoy!

Film Discussed: Dancer in the Dark (2000)

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Welcome to the end Snobbies…of CINEMA CATS! This is Caleb’s pick for this month’s genre. Caleb picked the LION centered film by Tim McCanlies, “Secondhand Lions,” A film about a boy who was dropped off at his great-uncles house in order to find their treasure. The boy finds out that they are filled with great stories about their exploits and adventures and there is more to the story than meets the eye! Witness…Caleb lose his ever-loving mind in this podcast, a rare decent into madness caught on record. We go all over the place in this episode, but we’ll just let you be the judge on how fun it is. Enjoy!

Film Discussed: Secondhand Lions (2003)

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