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Joe and Jared welcome back film analyst extraordinaire, DiAnte Jenkins, for a deep dive into two classics, There Will Be Blood and No Country For Old Men. They discuss the overarching themes of money, power, greed, jealousy, and delusion, which are often found in both American business and religious circles. They also note what these films say about the chaos of life, despite our best efforts to control it. This is a good one that you won't want to miss!

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Among the hundreds of movies released in 2022, Joe and Jared each picked their five favorite films of 2022. Listen in and see if you agree or think they missed the boat on choosing something better.

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In this special listener-requested episode, Joe and Jared are joined by lifelong friend and long-time listener, first-time guest, Matt Sherry. They discuss the ridiculousness and politically incorrect hilarity that are Arrested Development and The Office. Which characters do you most identify with? Are you a Pam? Are you a George Michael?  Listen in and let us know!

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In this short but sweet episode, Joe reveals his experience of being in a movie with Chuck Norris, then moves into a brief discussion about the difficulties of breaking into Hollywood. Stick around for a few minutes of goofy outtakes at the end.

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There's some great stuff out right now and Joe and Jared have a chat about the shows they've been watching lately. They discuss Tehran, Derry Girls, The Peripheral, and a couple of others. Listen in to get help deciding what's worth your time. 

And now that Thanksgiving is over and we're all about to be bombarded by ads for a million Christmas movies, Joe and Jared review Spirited, Lindsey Lohan's Falling For Christmas, and A Christmas Story Christmas to get you started this Christmas season. Some we recommend. Some we don't. Stick around to hear which is which!

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This episode brings together the new and the old. Joe and Jared share their beefs and praise for the new Marvel film, Wakanda Forever. Then settle in for a fun discussion of the classic film, Planes, Trains And Automobiles, with some personal holiday travel horror stories, including that one time Jared got kidnapped in Manilla. Sit back, grab a snack, and enjoy!

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Joe and Jared reach across the country to talk with director, filmmaker, and film analyst Tiktoker extraordinaire, DiAnte Jenkins. The three wax poetic about the classic movie, The Big Lebowski, and discuss some of the nuances of this exceptional film. DiAnte talks about his start in filmmaking, what he's up to now, and his thoughts on this iconic film and the art form in general. You do not want to miss this episode! 

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Have you ever wondered how movies are made and sold? Joe and Jared interview Chris Cowden, the writer, director, and producer of the recent film, Moments in Spacetime, starring John Rhys-Davies, Patty Srisuwan, and Sam Gittins. Get an under-the-hood look at the creative process and a peek at the business side of show biz in this episode.

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With so many options out there, here are a few solid picks for you. Joe and Jared sit down to discuss a few really excellent shows they've been watching in October. There's something for everyone - sci-fi, fantasy, psychological thriller,  and a British cop show.

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The arts are often condemned for pushing the boundaries of social norms. But how much change in the minds of average citizens do films and television actually affect? How much power do the makers of film and TV wield when it comes to changing the hearts and minds of a population? Joe and Jared discuss this topic and cite several examples of films and shows that have made noticeable impacts on their worldviews. What do you think? Can you think of any pivotal films that changed your mind about something important?

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