What Is A Movie?

Round two is here; time to dive into the Auteur division. How does Nic Cage fit into these directors' visions? Why does he do that voice? Who thought these movies were a good idea? These questions and more on today's foray into Cage Match.

This Round:
Adaptation. v. Wild At Heart
&
Peggy Sue Got Married v. Matchstick Men

Hosted by Kevin & Dan, Erin, Jon (from Damn That Television!), and Carly (from Story Chat Radio).

CW: discussions of pedophilia, abuse, mental illness (and questionable portrayals thereof)

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Let's ride. 

For the third year running we're putting Nicolas Cage movies through an arduous tournament bracket in our quest to find the Ultimate Cage Film. Round one this year is dedicated to the Magic Division: four films that prominently feature magical themes & performances.

This Round:

Vampire's Kiss v. Season of the Witch
&
Sorcerer's Apprentice v. Next

CW: discussions of sexual assault, stalking, sinophobia, sexism, & misogyny

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This time we're in Casablanca and, what do you know, it looks like everybody's come to Rick's. Buckle up and grab your visa – it's time for fashion, romance, colonialism, and more!

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Today is the big Big Night day! We discuss ill-fated accents, the taxonomy of soup, and lay the groundwork for the brilliant and necessary sequel: Bigger Night. Call us when you're ready, Hollywood.

Editor's note: toward the end of this episode we make a grievous error and accuse Stanley Tucci, as Secondo, of not seasoning his eggs. Upon review of the film he does, in fact, put a small dash of salt in there. Our deepest apologies for the culinary oversight.

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!emite otnemem s'ti Listen along as we wade back into the pool of early 2000s emotionally-stunted detective men. Polaroids, Nolan, and bad suits, oh my; it's Memento time!

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What do you know, it's still 2022! 

Here's a lil bonus episode for y'all. First, a quick walk down memory lane looking at last year's episodes. Then, Kevin and Dan discuss the films and shows they each watched this year.

The full list of what's discussed won't fit in a description so here's that:
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Standouts include The Matrix: Resurrections, The Green Knight, House (1977), and, of course, Malignant.

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The new year is a time to look back. A time to look out the rear window, if you will. 

See what we did there? eh? Look, we're watching some Hitchcock, alright? Time to get voyeuristic, friendos.

CW: discussions of murder, suicide, domestic violence

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Christmastime is here! We're bringing a very festive double feature of TV specials to your ears this year full of late 80s commercials, maligned title characters, and the unveiling of a brand new Seussomatic Universe.

Today's selections:
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

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Get on your ice skates; it's wintertime and time for Blade! Come join our journey through this late-90's vampiric gem cause 'round here it's always open season on suckheads.

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Happy Thanksgiving! We're entering travel purgatory to investigate some of life's big questions: what are we thankful for? How John Hughes can one film be? Why is there a clip show in this movie? What's the value of a scooter? Hopefully we can find some answers.

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