Episode 22: Is Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Problematic? + After Hours By Martin Scorsese

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English - July 07, 2018 17:34 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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On this amazing episode we discuss our Fourth of July celebration, things we read or listened to, antiquated cultural ideas in media and, towards the end, the 1985 Martin Scorsese movie After Hours.

Here's a rundown of what to expect.

Jordan has an a-"woke"ning (vomits in his mouth) after watching Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.Joe watched I Love Lucy and experienced something similar.A comparative breakdown between The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Mad Men and Sons of Anarchy by Jordan.

Later, on we sit down and chat with Michael Carroll, a board game enthusiast, who had a lot to say about After Hours. Is the movie an accurate depiction of transplant life in New York City? Michael Carroll seems to think so. He also shares his hot takes on Scorsese's work and the significance this film has in the director's overall legacy.

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Special thanks to Atum Ra for the new intro music!

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