SPOOKS AND SCARES! It's October and we're getting in the spirit this week talking about The Thing. We talk about a world that moves without the main character, great practical effects, a potential hive mind, and hotly debate the most important question of who is the thing? This episode brought to you in part by Uncommon Goods. Uncommon Goods has all the best, unique, unusual gifts guaranteed to delight no matter who you’re gifting, or whatever the occasion is. To get 15% off your first gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/tfs and don’t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. Cool, unique and unusual gifts. 

405: The Thing (1982)

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This week we're talking about Mad Max: Fury Road. It's the introduction of Furiosa but also of the flame thrower guitar guy. We talk about cool crashes, war boys redemption, and the not so subtle commentary on man. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/tfs. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees and restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.   

436: Mad Max Fury Road

This week we're talking about the newest addition to Ape Town and also coin the term Ape Town. It's Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes. We talk about the hot year for vaults, bland looks, little monkey stories and ask why water is insta-kill to apes. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/tfs. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees and restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.   

435: Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes

This week we're talking about the unsung heroes of cinema in The Fall Guy. We talk about whether stunt people can fight in real life, Emily Blunt having chemistry with everyone, the joy of collaboration, the essence of Ryan Gosling, and the line between fun and pretension. 

434: The Fall Guy

Get your hands off this podcast you damn dirty ape, we're talking about 1968's Planet Of The Apes. We get into the interesting visuals, the metaphor that ape society represents, unscientific astronauts, and a love of nets. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/tfs. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees and restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.   

433: Planet Of The Apes (1968)

Prepare for the opening theme of a generation, this week we're talking about episodes 1-6 of X-Men '97. We try to separate any nostalgia and talk about the pacing, the soap opera drama, brilliant misleads, background Wolverine, and perfect lines. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/tfs. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees and restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.   

405: The Thing (1982)

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