Welcome to The Wastebasket: Deep Dives. In Season 2 we're going to be exploring actors, directors, and genres in more depth. First up will be a three part series on Sean Connery. Stay tuned for the next episode about the movie The Molly Maguires.

Happy Holidays p-cast subscribers! On this end of year podcast, Chris and Jordan discuss Chris's cross country skiing adventure, Jordan's end of the year movie marathon, Chris's top six albums of the year, and our TV and YouTube recommendations for the holiday break. Finally they review the movie "Overlord" (27:03).

Chris's top six albums of 2020:

Folklore - Taylor Swift

Beanpole - https://lapl.kanopy.com/video/beanpole

Wings - https://www.criterionchannel.com/wings-1

scholagladiatoria - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt14YOvYhd5FCGCwcjhrOdA

Tod's Workshop - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWnlQMQ-ACfhpD68yWRsnJw

Jaipur Lit Festival - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKTmQriO9OorGm-YfaRDNeg

James Hoffman on Coffee - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMb0O2CdPBNi-QqPk5T3gsQ

Chris and Jordan discuss NY virus politics, Hulu's price increase (14:00), Bruce Campbell (23:08), new Macintosh computers (24:45), and our Turkey day plans (30:40). Then they review "The Insider" (39:23). On the next pod, they will discuss "Overlord".

Chris and Jordan discuss Biden's victory and, election night cocktails (9:12).  Then they review two movies: "King of New York" (17:25), and "Blue Ruin" (26:04). On the next pod, they will discuss "The Insider".

Chris and Jordan discuss the World Series, the demise of Quibi (10:45). the pandemic ravaged economy (23:40), the Twitter pause (22:37), and Jordan's AFI Fest 2020 film recommendations (33:30). Finally, they review the October surprise, "Borat 2" (43:15). On the next episode, they will discuss "King of New York", and "Blue Ruin".

Chris and Jordan discuss sports in the pandemic. The U.S. government going after big tech monopolies (17:41). The pandemic ravaged economy (23:40). How to deal with subscribing to too many newsletters (31:00). Lastly, with the help of special guest Andrea, they review the Miyazaki animated film "Howl's Moving Castle" (37:00). On the next episode, they will discuss "Borat 2".

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Chris and Jordan discuss the ramifications of RBG's recent death. On a lighter note, we discuss Peacock's streaming sports functionality (28:50). Lastly, they review the psychological thriller "The Lighthouse" (44:00). On the next p-cast, they will discuss "Howl's Moving Castle".

Chris and Jordan talk about coronavirus, stand up paddle boarding (7:52), Chris's newest Casio watch (17:00), the problem with the stock market (23:00), and problems at Disney (28:05). Then they review the methodical South Korean film "Burning" (51:21). On the next pod, they will discuss "The Lighthouse".

Chris and Jordan talk about labor laws as they relate to Uber and Lyft. CBS All Access problems (20:00). Epic vs. Apple (25:45). Then they review the gambling & bromance movie "Mississippi Grind" (39:40). On the next podcast, they will discuss 2018's "Burning".

Chris and Jordan discuss the seemingly intentional sabotage of the USPS, the tragedy in Beirut, and Tik Tok's future in the United States. Then they review the Spanish-language movie "Everybody Knows" (33:55). On the next podcast, they will discuss "Mississippi Grind". 

Notes:

Verge article about the US, Tik Tok, and Hypocrisy

USPS Issues:

New postal policies that are slowing service may affect 2020 mail-in voting, union leader says

'Friday Night Massacre' at US Postal Service as Postmaster General—a Major Trump Donor—Ousts Top Officials

Flamenco music: "Pink Flamenco" by Doug Maxwell