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Joining us this time is television writer, Review Review listener, and "White Men Can't Jump," appreciator, the wonderful Liz Ellis! The proper paperwork was filed with head office to have an open discussion  re: "Brazil" - (1985) Starring Jonathan Pryce, Ian Holm, Kim Greist, and Robert DeNiro. We three try to hit every parallel (KAFKA!) to Dir. Terry Gilliam’s funky, brutalist, 1984 allegory,  that is widely considered a sci-fi masterpiece. Will we agree? May depend which version you watch...

Plot: A bureaucrat in a dystopic society becomes an enemy of the state as he pursues the woman of his dreams.

Recorded 3/23
1hr 50mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

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Novelist (The Santa Claus Agreement), and literary editor Derek McFadden 'Zooms' in to hit the turbo, and talk  "Galaxy Quest" (1999) Starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Enrico Colantoni, and Daryl Mitchell. We discuss if it would be better to "make it," as one note, or not at all. The rise of Sam Rockwell. The minefields of fandom, stardom, and space. Why Paul prefers Trek to Wars (and how to reach him.).  And we celebrate our shared love of thoughtful gift giving live during the recording! 

Plot: The alumni cast of a space opera television series have to play their roles as the real thing when an alien race needs their help. However, they also have to defend both Earth and the alien race from a reptilian warlord.

Recorded 2/23
1hr 57mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

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EMERGENCY DROP!! In our first (and very timely considering), listener choice "You Choose the Review," episode we take the tube to “Super Mario Bros." (1993) Starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, and Samantha Mathis. We swallowed E ⭐️, smoked flower 🌺, burned leaf 🍂, noshed shrooms 🍄 and entered another dimension to properly discuss this beautiful mess. The filmmakers, and producers (NINTENDO) would like you to think of this not so much a "Mario," movie, but simply...a movie. And yes, that was a real fart. 

**Next week we return to your scheduled program Ep. 109**

Plot: Two Brooklyn plumbers, Mario and Luigi, must travel to another dimension to rescue a princess from the evil dictator King Koopa and stop him from taking over the world.

Recorded 3/23
1hr 45mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

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Costume Designer, and 90s babe appreciator, Audrey Elliot,  gives an all-star performance as "guest," breaking down her choice "Mystery Men" (1999) Starring Ben Stiller (Tom Crooze), William H. Macy, Janeane Garofalo, and Hank Azaria. Just like the movie, this episode has it all; what not to "fuck with," the partial Joel Schumacher filmography, Michael Douglas V. Michael Douglas, “bump nails,” and of course....BIRTHDAYS. Crack a Pepsi™️ with us, relax, and enjoy!

Plot: A group of inept amateur superheroes must save the day when a real superhero, and their city are threatened.

Recorded 2/23
1hr 53mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

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Performer, writer, director, and general cool human Jessica Martin sits down with us, to then take "The Fall," (2006) Based on “Yo Ho Ho,” (1981). Starring; Lee Pace, Catinca Untaru, and Justine Waddell. A fantasy/adventure gem Directed and co-written by Tarsem Singh (The Cell, Mirror Mirror), and produced (?) by Spike Jonze, and David Fincher (maybe). We get swept away in the discussion of storytelling via color coding, Lee Pace, the greatness of practical effects, and the sheer power of Blu-Ray (tm). A film that must be experienced directly to truly understand, but we take a swing.

Plot: In a hospital just outside of 1920s LA, an injured stuntman tells a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastic story about 5 mythical heroes. Between his unstable mind, and her imagination, the line between fiction and reality blurs.

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Recorded 12/22
1hr 39mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

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Creative Executive at Resolute Films, Sanjeev, comes up for air to have a fireside chat about "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" (2001). Starring; Michael J. Fox, Jim Varney, and James Garner. Dive deep into the discourse about how much thigh is appropriate, the merits of a good exposition dump, why every kid loves a Jefferson Davis reference, and what we can expect from "IP orgies."

Plot: A young linguist joins an intrepid group of explorers on a quest to find the lost city of "Atlantis." 

Recorded 1/23
1hr 44mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

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Voice actor, and big shot trivia champ Chris Olds joins us to debate if it truly is "Real Genius," (1985) or if it's just a clever name. Starring; Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarret, and William Atherton. We debate Sci-fi v. Reality, the merits of research for your film, Arnold Schwarzenegger running up to you on the screen here, and the greatest sequel film ever "Look Who's Talking As Well."

Plot: A teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but struggles to fit in with the eccentric student body, and a professor with nefarious intentions.

(NOTE: The audio breaks/spaces in this episode are intentional and designed to protect all involved guilty parties)
Recorded 12/22
1hr 58mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

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Another Ben enters the mix when Actor, Producer, Puppeteer, and 2nd "MBay" Ben Burris brings his selection "Somewhere in Time," (1980). Starring; Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer. We discuss the differences between psychic powers and gaslighting, the importance of spare change, and SUITS!

Plot: A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel.

Recorded 11/22
1hr 43mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

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Ben and Paul welcome Actor Scott Peat ("Dead For A Dollar." "To Leslie." TVs "Baskets" on FX) to discuss his choice, the 1987 Sci-Fi hit "Predator,” starring former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.  Also cool Hollywood parties, celebrity interaction "dos and do nots," and bad gorillas, bad gorillas.

Plot: An extraterrestrial warrior travels to earth, using the jungle as its hunting ground, and a military rescue team as it's prey.

Recorded 10/2022
1hr 41mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

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Ben and Paul break down Paul's choice, the 1992 bromantic dramedy "White Men Can't Jump," starring Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, and Rosie Perez. 

Plot: Black and white basketball hustlers must join forces to win games on the street and in tournaments. And just maybe…learn a little bit about life along the way. 

Recorded 10/2022
1hr 46mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Main Artwork - Ben McFadden
'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket
"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul Root
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)
Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root

***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions.