The Post Credit Podcast

"The only good bug is a dead bug!" On this episode of The Post Credit Podcast, we're back from fighting COVID to talk about another nasty bug problem. Namely the problem that Johnny Rico and his fellow bug-killers in the Mobile Infantry have to deal with in Starship Troopers, a 1997 film by the master of cheesy action merged with political and social satire, Paul Verhoeven. Join the PCP as we peel back the layers of this cheesy sci-fi action flick and expose the propaganda-fueled commentary that lies beneath. The tongue-in-cheek film is unforgiving and unabashed in its portrayal of a fascism utopia that seduces you into its ranks as it gives you pretty people and all the shoot 'em up you could ask for as you succumb to the trappings of gloss and trimmings to forgive the violence. "You wanna live forever?"

On this episode of The Post Credit Podcast, we review Pete Davidson's semi-biographical story, The King Of Staten Island. Directed by Judd Apatow, this movie depicts Pete Davidson as Scott, a man whose father died when he was young in a hotel fire, how it's affected him, and how he's found a way to function and process that part of his life. Join the PCP as we break down the similarities and differences between Davidson's real tragic past and the depiction of him in this movie, as we explore the characters that populate this world and assess his effects on them and vice versa. Don't ever let an amateur give you a Barrack Obama tattoo. The effects can be less than desirable.

On this episode of The Post Credit Podcast, award-winning filmmaker Sohrab Mirmont joins Matt and Drew to discuss the current state of Hollywood. Join the PCP as we break down Sohrab's history and influences in film and glean his insight on what changes COVID-19, streaming services, and AI/Robot actors will bring to Hollywood and filmmaking in general. Is the singular artist's vision going to be seen or heard through the franchise overload that is pumped out from Southern California, or are they doomed to be buried in streaming services' ever-growing catalogs? Let's break it down.

He's the strongest there is (in Marvel) and he doesn't mind telling you. On this episode of The Post Credit Podcast, hosts Matt and Drew explore the character of the Hulk and Bruce Banner. Join us as we discuss why a tv show and 2 solo movies weren't enough to get the Hulk of the ground in a franchise of his own, relegated to ensemble movies only. The PCP discusses the obvious parallels to monsters such as Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde and Frankenstein's monster and why the Hulk movies should really be monster movies and not 'superhero' movies. The MCU has shown us that you wouldn't like him when he's NOT angry. It's time to let the real monster out.

"I wish I'd stayed, I do."

Happiness is ultimately very subjective and on this episode of The Post Credit Podcast we explore what that means to Joel and Clementine, the two leads from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Join the PCP as we discuss this movie's themes on staying static and moving forward and whether true happiness is attained from being oblivious to pain or if we have to experience the bad to know and recognize the good. Can you truly forget someone who has become a part of you or are you destined to try again and again until you learn that change starts within your own mind first? Don't forget your past lest it dooms your future to the same mistakes. As for the present, dive in as we break it down.

On this episode of The Post Credit Podcast, hosts Randy and Chris of Groundless (A Justified Podcast) join the PCP to discuss the FX show Justified, the best crime show you've never watched. It follows US Marshal Raylan Givens as he's ordered to relocate to his home state of Kentucky after his questionable shooting of a muderous criminal. There, Raylan is forced to face his childhood connections to all the gun thugs and criminals that litter all the hollers and churches of Harlan County. Join The PCP and Groundless as, together, we break down the journey of Raylan and the thin line he walks between lawman & outlaw as he roots out schemers, gun thugs & criminals, and struggles with his wild-haired and wild-eyed adversary Boyd Crowder, who once saved his life when they dug coal together as kids. Will Raylan leave Harlan alive, or is he cursed the same as his brethren? Let's show it down.

A superhero as big as Superman deserves an episode just as big. On this episode of The Post Credit Podcast we discuss Man Of Steel and address the complaints critics and fans had when this epic powerhouse of a movie was released. The constant problem with Superman is how do you create conflict with perfection. The PCP breaks down how David Goyer and Zach Snyder answered this perfectly with bombastic and epic set pieces that are essential for a Superman story while also exploring the tragedy and loneliness that Kal-El is cursed with and how the hopes and dreams of two fathers lead him to greatness. Look! Up in the sky!

Join the PCP this episode as we review 2 recent movies, Knives Out and Jojo Rabbit. The PCP hasn't been quiet on its view of Rian Johnson's Star Wars entry but may just have a different opinion this time around in his original movie Knives Out, a murder-mystery whodunit with plenty of twists and turns. Taika Waititi on the other hand has been on a hot streak as of late and the PCP takes on his most recent original project in Jojo Rabbit, a dark comedy about a young German boy in Nazi Germany who uses his imaginary friend (a hilarious Adolph Hitler portrayed by the director himself) to navigate the confusion his loving nature has with the propaganda that surrounds him. Join us as we give our spin on these two films and what we took away.