This week, Austin and Phil put on the fedoras and trenchcoats, pick up their tommy guns, and set out into the ultra violent gang war that is podcasting.  They play both sides of the battle, pitting True Crime Shows against Hot Take Comedian Shows in an attempt to come out on top of the charts... as if that mattered.

Somewhere in the middle of all this, they found time to watch the Coen Brothers 1990 neo-noir film Miller's Crossing. The guys talk about the language of the film, the odd morality of the characters, and their reactions to the film's gay hitman character in context of the film's setting and the time it was made.  Also, the guys saw Blade Runner on the big screen!

Phil mentions an article about the film and that can be found HERE

Austin's Shout Out: Original Characters-A DnD Podcast

Phil's Shout Out: Jacqui Castle's new novel Chasm

This week, Austin and Phil ran into some legal issues that landed them in a Turkish military prison.  Not to worry though, because their new friends on the cell block snuck in a VCR and a big collection of movies.  So to stay on theme, the guys watched 2019's Miracle in Cell No 7.  The guys talk about how bleak this film is, whether or not the message of hope comes through, its similarities to some American prison movies, and other versions of this film that exist in other countries.  

Roods Shout Out:  Midnight Writers Podcast

Austin and Phil travel to Japan to train to be fierce warriors.  But before they roll themselves down a mountain in barrels, they took some time to watch 1973's Lady Snowblood for the show.  This week, they'll break down the action cult classic talking about its influence on Kill Bill, the unique film language of this movie, why being an unstoppable killing machine is maybe not so great for the soul, and a whole lot more.  Plus, West Side Story reveals that Phil likes musicals and that Austin has a doppelganger.

Austin's Shout Out: Justin Davies

Phil's Shout Out: Five Watt World

Austin and Phil are hiring lawyers and heading to court to decide who owns the majority of this podcast, but before they did that they watched the 2019 drama Marriage Story.  The guys talk about the incredible cast, the emotional story, the surprising amount of comedy in this film, and Phil tells a personal story in an attempt to figure out why lawyers are manipulative monsters.

Austin's Shout Out: Scott Sava-artist

Phil's Shout Out: The Munster Hunters podcast

Austin and Phil ventured out of the cave and into their local multiplex to see The Batman.  They haven't had this much to say about a movie since last year's Dune, so they needed to get on mic to let all their thoughts out.  They talk about Emo-Bruce, Batman DIY projects, and interesting villains.

Step right up, step right up! See the duo who have entertained tens of people across the globe as they attempt to deconstruct the most horrific carnival story since that time that Austin ate three funnel cakes before riding Gravitron and then barfed them all over the airbrushed t-shirt Phil won at the ring toss booth.  They're talking GDT's Nightmare Alley and its themes of deceit, manipulation, and where the moral gray area becomes black or white... also, they gush over the great cast.

Austin's Shout Out: Kyle Schaub-programmer

Phil's Shout Out: Aly Welch-author

Austin and Phil learn the perfect recipe for slowing down this week from watching Paul Thomas Anderson's 2017 film Phantom Thread  The guys talk about unlikable characters, dysfunctional relationships, and the pitfalls of living with creative people.  

Austin's Shout Out: Hank Green-So TikTok Sucks

Phil's Shout Out: That Was Great Wasn't It?

Austin and Phil get to know their neighbors this week when they take a look at the 1994 insanity fueled action crime drama with two names: (Leon:) The Professional.  The guys discuss how this movie has aged, the film's controversial director, and how the uncomfortable relationship dynamics play in this unique film... plus, more Gary Oldman.

Phil and Austin Shout Out:  Banned books.  Buy, read, and gift banned books. particularly to kids who may live in an area where certain knowledge is controlled by oppressors.  

Check out Phil's new Book Mo Myself & Eye: https://ko-fi.com/philrood/shop

Aus and Phil finish their trip to Mexico on a high note, by watching the 2003 film Once Upon A Time In Mexico. The final installment in the Mariachi Trilogy proves to be a great movie to end the season on as it provides the guys a ton of conversation about El Mariachi's character arc, Johnny Depp's performance, and Girls in Refrigerators... There's a lot to pick apart.

The Roods also look back on the Mariachi movies as a trilogy and pick their favorite trilogies of the season.

Austin's Shout Out: Mr Grande

Phil's Shout Out: In Defense of Nicolas Cage

This episode marks the end of our Third Season!  We want to thank everyone who hung out with us this season as we experimented with format a bit and had some fun trying some new things.  We really appreciate each and every person who gives their time to listening to our show, whether it's every episode or just a single one.  Thanks to all of you.  -Phil and Austin

Somewhere in a small border town, Austin and Phil are drinking cheap beer in dirty glasses as they talk about the biggest Mexican action movie they've ever seen:  1995's Desperado.  The guys talk about how Robert Rodriguez uses his budget to realize his style, Buscemi, and debate whether Antonio Banderas was miscast or is doing a brilliant comedic performance... plus so much more!

Austin's Shout Out: Ms. Frazzled

Phil's Shout Out: Captain Midnight