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NEW EPISODE……WHHHHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?!?!?!!!?!??!!!!

While Emcee has not-so-fond memories of the first film (Editor (Beanie): it’s a really good story. Not sure if I wanna high five Troy over at Not A Bomb or scold him. More food in my bowl or I’ll gut you Strangers-style), he and Cupcake slice and dice the Renny Harlin directed film (remember THAT guy?) starring a bunch of newcomers you’ve seen somewhere before but can’t place. Is this horror writ large and worthy of possibly pee-ing your pants from jump scares and dread or is it rancid cheese unworthy of the sniff.

For plusses, *sings* let’s all go to the lobby….let’s all go to the lobby…let’s all go to the lobbbbbyyyyy….where Cupcake talks movie treats. Then Emcee goes all chef-y on us. 

STOP LOOKING FOR A MOTIVE AND JUST LISTEN!

Timestamps: 

(00.00.38) Into 

(00.03.14) Cupcake’s Plus 

(00.07.04) Emcee’s Plus

(00.14.27) Strangers Chapter 1 Above/Below

(00.34.10) Emcee’s Logline + Spoiler Free

(00.46.42) Spoilers Ahead 

(01.09.25) Outro

GO BANANAS AND LISTEN TO OUR NEW EPISODE!!!!

Missing “APE-ril” by just THIS much….the fourth film/reboot of the reboot of the Tim-Burton inspired remake of the seminal 70’s smash Planet of the Apes roars into theatres, and Emcee and Cupcake have a front row seat to the apocalyptic zoo that is “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”. The Wes Ball directed film hails CAESAR…the Moses and central character of the original trilogy…but brings us new ape characters - some cute and bumbling, and others terrifying and sounding like sexy Kevin Durand. Is this a Kingdom worth visiting or does it belong in the dung heap of anthropomorphic, sign language using apes like that other adventure film with Amy the Gorilla.   

For plusses, Alex takes a bite out of a new website, and Cupcake talks about a game-changing toy invention (just make sure your kids are NOT listening to that section).  Stay tuned for Q & Alex when the Boys talk cell phones, first crushes, what to do with $10,000 bucks and where to spend it, and politics (Editor: This is Beanie. Notice I stayed away from recording? It’s because politics don’t belong on movie podcasts. Thank you and fill my F%^KING bowl!)

STOP APE-ING AROUND AND GET US IN YOUR DAMN DIRTY EARS!

Timestamps: 

(00.00.15) Into 

(00.02.59) Emcee’s Plus 

(00.07.10) Cupcake’s Plus

(00.12.58) Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Discussion

(00.19.39) Kingdom Cast-Grab (Cupcake)

(00.28.39) Emcee’s Logline +Spoiler Free

(0.45.39) Spoilers 

(01.11.02) Outro - email from Zo (Back Look Cinema podcast) 

(01.16.16) Q & Alex 

NEW EPIC EPISODE EXPLODES IN YOUR EARS!!!!

The Watch/Skip’ers review the new film from David Leitch who directed “Bullet Train” (the FIRST movie reviewed on WS+!) Leitch brings his stuntman origins and his expert level direction to “The Fall Guy”, loosely based on the Lee Majors-starring, legendary 80’s television show. The episode is so larger than life that there is extra discussion about Leitch and his stunt company 87Eleven Action Design, a NEW play-along feature when we discuss the cast, and that singular WS+ critical analysis. Is this an action film that sputters on takeoff or is it a big, bold love story that happens to have an action-mystery wrapping? Take the leap and listen! 

But first, Cupcake rants about trailers and poster art and then Emcee fills listeners in on an “of the pop culture moment” hot injected BEEF….and we ain’t talking the XXX variety. Stay tuned for Q & Alex when the Boys talk tradition, high school memories, lemons and limes, and time-sucks! 

FALL HARD AND GIVE US A LISTEN!

Timestamps: 

(00.00.58) Intro 

(00.02.48) Cupcake’s Plus 

(00.11.29) Emcee’s Plus

(00.25.22) Fall Guy discussion / Below the Line

(00.45.31) NEW FEATURE - CAST GRAB!!!!

(01.00.08) Emcee’s Logline +Spoiler Free

(01.17.07) Spoilers 

(01.43.14) Q & Alex

Tie Point! New Episode served!

The Boys serve up a review of “Challengers”, the new film from famed ALGERIAN director Luca Guadagnino, and lob some deep, right-on-the-line analysis and film discussion. The director of “Bones and All” serves up different kinds of bones in the tennis-threesome erotic drama, and Emcee and Cupcake find themselves volleying back and forth over the film’s performances, the time jumps, the camera work, and all the sexy sexy. Is Challengers a film lover’s dream or is it arty, pumped up CW-YA-erotica starring a ubiquitous but albeit gorgeous actress?

NOTE: Cupcake and Emcee have a brief SPOILER talk about the film “All of Us Strangers”....please check the timestamps if you don’t want it spoiled.

But first, Emcee goes budgetary in his plus, while Cupcake plus’es yest another action flick. Stick around for “Q&Alex when the hosts talk perks, movie genres, pet peeves, and first kisses.. 

BACKHAND VOLLEY US INTO YOUR EARS!!!! #beanietoss

Timestamps: 

(00.00.31) Intro 

(00.02.37) Emcee’s Plus 

(00.08.55) Cupcake’s Plus

(00.16.12) Above and Below the line

(00.45.58) SPOILERS FOR THE FILM “ALL OF US STRANGERS”

(00.47.40) Spoiler Free + Emcee’s Logline 

(01.47.43) Outro

(01.50.29) Q & Alex 

Grunt and scratch yourself vigorously….a new episode has dawned!

From the second Willden-beast mentioned this film on our Second Annual Sundance episode and especially after the first red band trailer went wild, the hosts of the show have been anticipating the release of the Zellner brothers’ “Sasquatch Sunset”. (Editor’s note: This is Beanie…according to my hooman only one of you was looking forward to this.) Crude and quite “out there”, it’s a year in the life of a family of Sasquatch (“Bigfoot” if you will) with no dialogue. Arty, indie fare with serious actors ape-ing their hearts out or one note vulgarity deserving of the $2 digital download sale bin? Cobb a “sasquatch” and have a listen.  

But first, Cupcake reviews a new action flick from a “post-Madonna”, and Emcee talks a big sports ball event. Stick around for Q&A when the hosts talk music, invisibility, food, and directors. 

GET US IN YOUR EARS!!!!! 

Timestamps: 

(00.00.31) Intro 

(00.02.14) Cupcake’s Plus 

(00.11.46) Emcee’s Plus

(00.17.44) Sasquatch Sunset - Above/Below + Emcee’s logline

(00.33.44) Spoiler free

(00.42.21) Spoilers Ahead 

(00.57.30) Outro 

(01.00.50) Q & Alex 

*sings* WAR…..Huhh….GOOD GAR-LAND!....what is it GOOD for?....Brand new ep is streaming…GET IT IN YOUR EARS….say it again!!!!!

Alex Garland’s eagerly awaited fourth directorial and scripted effort “Civil War” has been unleashed and Cupcake and Emcee are right out on the front line giving you the scoop. Starring Kirsten Dunst (minus any web-slinging hunks) and a cadre of Garland’s trusted performers from his other works, the film’s trailer and marketing set expectations high…”From the Director of Ex Machina and Annihilation”. Does it live up to the hype or flounder in its messaging to the audience? Polarizing and provocative, Civil War becomes the first of Watch/Skip+’s second chapter with a new co-host to feature one of the hosts changing his initial recommendation by the end of episode. Don your “Press” vest, kevler, and helmet and dig in the trenches with us for Alex Garland #Four (Editor’s note from Beanie: what are you trying to make Garland the NEXT Tarantino? Stop it and feed me!)

Before that Emcee pluses a new streaming show and Cupcake spotlights a new sustainable, recyclable skin and hair care line with a catchy name.

GET US IN YOUR EARS!!!!! 

Timestamps: 

(00.00.31) Intro 

(00.02.49) Emcee’s Plus 

(00.09.43) Cupcake’s Plus

(00.19.30) Civil War - Emcee’s logline/Above/Below

(00.40.44) Spoiler free

(01.55.48) Spoilers Ahead 

(01.27.09) Outro 

(01.29.36) Q & Alex 

Quit Monkey(Man)-ing around and GET A NEW EPISODE IN YOUR EARS!!!!

“John Wick in Mumbai”, you say? Ticket SOLD! The Watch/Skip’ers cock their critic guns and suit up for the action vengeance, social commentary-tinged directorial debut of noted, SAG and BAFTA award winning actor Dev Patel. Is it the “audacious” film debut that stunned SXSW audiences or is it a meta-cloned, US-Bollywood inspired- actioner-masquerading-as-a-Bollywood-US inspired-actioner, film directing debut that is beautiful but flat arthouse action? Where Emcee and Cupcake fall on this may surprise you (Hint: when the hosts talk more about behind the scenes than the actual film itself…there may be…..issues.) But first Cupcake reminisces about his bouncing, flipping college days, and then Emcee plusses a fun new game in the spirit of “Q and Alex”. 

Speaking of "Q and Alex": IT’S BACK! And the new format is a double-double. Not THAT kind of double-double, sicko! Emcee has two questions, Cupcake has two questions. Get to know your hosts in a unique fashion! 

STOP YOUR WORKOUT MONTAGE AND LISTEN!!!!!!

Timestamps: 

(00.00.56) Intro 

(00.02.25) Cupcake’s Plus 

(00.12.01) Emcee’s Plus

(00.16.25) MM - Emcee’s logline/Above/Below

(00.48.05) Spoiler free

(01.01.45) Spoilers Ahead 

(01.19.02) Outro 

(01.23.09) Q & Alex 

RUN FOR COVER! A NEW EPISODE HAS BEEN UNLEASHED!!!!

On an episode so TITAN-sized we couldn't fit a "Q and Alex" at the end, the Boys welcome back the OG co-host of Watch/Skip+...Red, the Cinemasochist, Mr. Godzilla himself...Justin!!! Thrill to the puns and listen as all three energetic pod-monsters fight for audioverse space as they take on Cupcake's beloved future husband Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire". What do you get when you mix two seasoned and well-versed Monsterverse fans and a newbie to the Gojira/Kong matchup films? You get one of the most entertaining episodes of the year! Before that, Justin and Jose have a Kaiju-sized, combined plus while Emcee talks gummies that can power you up Nic Cage-style...just not the fun gummies you immediately thought of.

Timestamps

(00.00.32) Intro / Guest

(00.04.00) Red Cupcake +

(00.20.14) Emcee's +

(00.24.49) Above/Below GxK

(00.43.30) Spoiler Free

(01.07.18) Spoilers

(01.43.01) Outro

LIGHT UP YOUR PROTON PACKS! A NEW EPISODE IS OFF THE PKE CHARTS!

The Boys are back taking on the new legacy sequel “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”. Thrill to Cupcake ragging on the film’s horrible title and Emcee pondering the movie’s overload of characters as they take the ectoplasm-laden hit and tell you whether the Gil Kenan directed, next chapter in the Ghost Corp produced Ghostbusters franchise is worthy of its spectrally supernatural logline or if it deserves to be sent to containment for its “afterlife”. Before that, friends and listeners get a brief history of the Ghostbusters franchise and then Emcee plus’s his giant mind and Cupcake brings you a German “gom jabbar” with a surprising use. 

DON’T BE D&*KLESS….LISTEN TO US! 

Timestamps: 

(00.00.57) Intro + Ghostbusters overview

(00.07.43) Emcee’s Plus 

(00.15.05) Cupcake’s Plus

(00.19.52) GFE - Above/Below

(00.36.34) Emcee’s logline - Spoiler free

(00.51.04) Spoilers Ahead 

(01.16.45) Outro 

(01.19.47) Q & Alex

HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT! New Episode out now!

"The Year of the Lesbian" continues as Emcee and Cupcake pump *clap*....YOU up with Rose Glass's sophomore effort "Love Lies Bleeding" starring Bella/Charlie's Angel herself Kristen Stewart, newcomer Katy O'Brien, and Ed Harris. This movie at the very least stomps "Drive-Away Dolls" into the pavement but does it's vision of a queer "Juliet and Juliet" meets "Breaking Bad" on steroids work or are the creative freedoms as out control as the mullets, muscles, and chain-smoking in this 80's "Feel Bad" love story? The Watch-Skip'ers take an extra free-flowing, meaning-searching 35+ minutes in the spoilers section to tell you. Before that, Emcee's plus will brighten your day, while Cupcake muses on his latest director obsession and has some scream-worthy news.

INJECT THIS EPISODE IN YOUR EARS!!!

Timestamps

(00.01.44) Alex's Return / Intro

(00.06.02) Alex's +

(00.10.57) Jose's +

(00.17.52) Above/Below

(00.35.25) Spoiler Free

(00.54.18) Spoilers AHOY!

(01.30.38) Feedback / Outro

(01.33.19) Q and Alex