Dark Matter on Bald Move Pulp
1,004 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 654 ratingsWe're currently covering Dark Matter on Apple TV+. Bald Move Pulp is where you can get your fix of robots, aliens, action space adventures, and everything in between; on television or on the big screen. Pulp was not made for serious drama, if that’s your thing, you might be looking for Bald Move Prestige.
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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile / Knock Down the House / Tuca & Bertie / American Gods Season 2 Wrapup
May 03, 2019 22:39 - 58 minutesWe've got the whole crew together today, forming up like a TV-reviewing (and definitely the least rad) Voltron to tackle yet another Netflix original about piece about Ted Bundy, a powerful documentary on the fight to give power back to the people, a modern animated tale of the ups and downs of relationships and the final verdict on season two of American Gods. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile - 00:00:59Knock Down the House - 00:30:13Tuca & Bertie - 00:40:50American Gods - 00:48:1...
Reign of Fire (2002)
May 01, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutesThe next installment of Super Serious Film Fest: Fantasy features Reign of Fire, a movie so-close-to-sort-of-kind-of-good that it lands squarely into the realm of "cheesy fun." Aside from Game of Thrones, no film or series has done more to advance the art of CGI dragons as Reign, and no other film even comes close in the coveted shirtless McConaughey vs. Bale category. If you look carefully, you may see an extremely young King Joffrey hiding out among the other plucky young heroes. Please en...
Grass is Greener, Bonding, Beyonce's Homecoming, Vice's The Future of Work
April 26, 2019 21:41 - 48 minutesWe have a buffet of TV offerings this week, including two documentaries (one about the history of marijuana in America and the other on the future of employment in the face of robotics and AI), one amazing concert experience, and one micro-comedy about BDSM and sex-work. Join our round table featuring Jim, A.Ron and Cecily as we discuss!Grass is Greener - 00:00:00Bonding - 00:14:35Homecoming - 00:23:42The Future of Work - 00:28:54 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
April 26, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutesJim and I have seen the climax to a decade's worth of world building in the MCU, Avengers: Endgame, and would like to certify it 100% awesome. Sure, you might quibble with a few cameos you don't recognize, and the more you're capable of rolling with the "Rule of Cool" the more you'll appreciate the spectacle they're putting on screen. But it's hard to imagine any fan of superhero movies not respecting what an accomplishment this is; to get so many people across the globe to care about and inv...
Army of Darkness (1992)
April 23, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutesThe Evil Dead trilogy are movies close to our nostalgic hearts. Join us for a discussion of how well the third installment holds up, both to its predecessors, as well as the passage of almost 30 years. Hail to the king, baby. This podcast is an abridged version of the full, spoiler-filled discussion available only to our club members. Check out our Club Bald Move page to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content! Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | In...
Ramy Premiere, American Gods 205 & 206 - "The Ways of the Dead" and "Donar the Great"
April 19, 2019 21:08 - 1 hourJim, Cecily and A.Ron are here for a round table on Hulu's new comedy, Ramy, and the latest two episode of Starz, American Gods. We all found Ramy to be really funny as well as insightful, and if you've had to struggle with your religious identity with a strict upbringing (cough, cough) we're sure you'll relate to the material. And then, there's American Gods, which is all over the place, as Gods are wont to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conan the Barbarian (1982)
April 17, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutesS2F2: Fantasy kicks off with Conan the Barbarian, a film that helped launch the career of one Arnold Schwarzenegger into the stratosphere. And sure, we can quibble with some of the sillier plot points happening in the margins, and some of the casting, and a lot of the hair and makeup, but Conan is a serious film with some great set pieces, an absolutely magnetic star, and it even manages to land a few points that approach the profound. This podcast is an abridged version of the full, spoiler-...
Black Summer, Special, You vs Wild
April 12, 2019 19:33 - 37 minutesJim and I talk about our initial thoughts on Netflix's new shows; Black Summer, Special, and You vs. Wild. We ponder the age old question, what's harder to kill, the zombie genre or Bear Grylls? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hellboy (2019)
April 11, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutesJim and I saw the reboot of Hellboy and it's the definition of a mixed bag. Jim thought the movie was bad, but I borderline loved it. I have no explanation for my critical disparity, and I can see the issues with plot and humor that Jim and others are expressing but... I've seen a helluva lot of worse movies this year get better reviews. It's a damn shame, because while I think everyone can agree that Harbour makes an excellent Hellboy, the movie isn't likely to get the sequel his casting des...
Pet Sematary (2019)
April 04, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutesWe talk about the latest attempt at a Stephen King adaptation, Pet Sematary. The movie is genuinely scary and horrifying when it wants to be, unfortunately in our opinion they squander a lot of time and goodwill in the first act flailing about conceptually which keeps us from connecting with the characters and setting the way we should. But still, the family dynamics, endangered children, and a great Jon Lithgow performance does just enough to sell us when things that were better off left dea...
Barry Season Two Opener and American Gods Episode 204
April 03, 2019 14:32 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron discuss their thoughts and feelings about the season opener for HBO's hilarious and thought-provoking Barry, then Cecily swings by the studio to talk American Gods (00:31:07) episode "The Greatest Story Ever Told". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American Gods 202 - "The Beguiling Man" and 203 - "Muninn"
March 27, 2019 18:47 - 1 hourA.Ron and Cecily are back and catching up on season two of Starz American Gods! We're definitely seeing some of the weaknesses the critics and some disgruntled fans have been complaining about in isolated scenes; the road trip with Wednesday and Nancy being a particularly glaring example. But overall, we're still in love with the world, style, and characters being established here. We discuss hot topics from the past two weeks before getting to your feedback! Learn more about your ad choices....
Love Death & Robots, The Case Against Adnan Syed
March 15, 2019 15:44 - 57 minutesJim and A.Ron give some brief thoughts on the brief episodes of Netflix's new gonzo animated anthology, Love, Death, and Robots, before beginning deliberations on HBO's new documentary, The Case Against Adnan Syed. We'll be off on vacation all next week! See you when we return! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American Gods - 201 - House on the Rock
March 13, 2019 21:33 - 49 minutesCecily and A.Ron take over Bald Move TV to talk about the new season of Stars American Gods. While we have previously discussed the show in passing, we'll be taking longer looks at it this season, beginning with this premiere episode, "House on the Rock". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leaving Neverland, Into the Dark: Treehouse
March 08, 2019 23:33 - 1 hourJim and I cover two semi-related topics, the horror genre take on #metoo that is Hulu's Into the Dark: Treehouse, as well as the documentary on Michael Jackson, Leaving Neverland that paints a compelling, credible, and disturbing picture of the pop superstar. It's also an excellent primer on understanding and preventing child abuse, which every parent or potential parent should watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Captain Marvel (2019)
March 07, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutesWe have seen the latest Marvel super extravaganza, Captain Marvel, and come away with the suspicion that it's missing something from the usual Marvel formula. If anything, it feels DC-esque in the way it's attempting to shoe horn in a new, unknown super power into the MCU. Uninspired fights, plot twists that are seen for miles away, and lacking engaging supporting characters that give the main character emotional stakes, Captain Marvel is good, perhaps, but not great, and maybe that's oversel...
This Giant Beast that is the Global Economy
March 01, 2019 13:58 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Umbrella Academy, This Giant Beast, Documentary Now, Lorena
February 22, 2019 21:46 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron watched a near record amount of television this week! We finished The Umbrella Economy and Lorena, as well as offering first looks at the third season of Documentary Now and the new Prime Original, This Giant Beast that is the Global Economy. Buckle in, this is a mega round up with lots of deep dives into political and economic topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Umbrella Academy / Lorena
February 15, 2019 20:45 - 41 minutesWe've seen The Umbrella Academy and Lorena, Netflix and Amazon originals respectively. The Umbrella Academy is a smart, fun take on the X-Men universe with some Noah Hawley DNA mixed in. Lorena is a four part documentary examining the 1993 dismembering case of Lorena Bobbitt. While the case is no doubt interesting and probably a big landmark in the struggle for equality of the sexes, we're not sure this production is doing a great job of raising these issues or presenting the facts in a strai...
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutesJim and A.Ron saw Alita: Battle Angel tonight, and declare it a mess, albeit a beautiful, groundbreaking one in terms of effects work. This feels like the first half of the third part of a movie trilogy; everything is mysterious, nothing makes sense, the world is being built hastily and right in front of our eyes, and the movie ends right at the beginning of what promised to be a kick ass third act. But if you want to see what state of the art CG looks like in 2019, this is a shining $170 mil...
The Lego Movie 2 - The Second Part (2019)
February 07, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutesJim and A.Ron have seen The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part and it's almost if not just as good as the first one. Father/son relational dynamics take a back seat to big bro/little sis dynamics for the sequel, but Everything Remains Awesome. This movie is bright, colorful, funny, inventive, and packs a lot of heart. Go see it unless your inner child is dead and your heart is gripped by icy black despair. In which case I'd recommend The Lego Batman Movie, instead. This podcast is an abridged vers...
Russian Doll and Black Earth Rising
February 06, 2019 21:05 - 57 minutesWe look at Netflix's new Russian Doll. It offers a funny, inventive, and interesting take on the human condition, what being happy and connectedness means, and what obligations we have to our fellow humans around us. At less than 4 hours, we both feel like it's worth just about everyone's time to check out. We also circle back around to Black Earth Rising, which is still phenomenally interesting at its core, but can't decide which of a million sub-plots it wants to focus on and remains a jumb...
Kingdom, Black Earth Rising
January 31, 2019 20:06 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron give their thoughts and opinions on the entire first season of Netflix's Korean medieval zombie series, Kingdom, as well as the first two episodes of Black Earth Rising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldies 2018 - Awards Ceremony
January 30, 2019 22:00 - 47 minutesWelcome to the fifth annual Baldies Awards, the most prestigious Cincinnati-based podcast fake awards show on the planet, where we honor the outstanding achievements in film, television, and Bald Move podcasting for the year! This is the main event, the 2017 Baldies Awards Ceremony proper. Once again we don our most formal t-shirts to hand out the Baldie gold to those deserving. Who takes home the top prize for Drama and Actor? There is sure to be fun and controversy along the way! Learn more...
Baldies 2018 - Best Drama, Best Debut / Pilot, Return to Form
January 30, 2019 21:00 - 1 hourUnlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti and that's that. Oh, no. We sweat the details and record audio and video of all the debates Jim and I have had to arrive at the winners. If you disagree with our rankings and ratings, this is the info that will hopefully explain where and why we disagree! Topics in this episode include Best Debut / Pilot, Return to Form and Best Drama... ...
Baldies 2018 - Best Comedy, Biggest Miss, Biggest Surprise, Most Under-Appreciated Bald Move Content
January 30, 2019 21:00 - 1 hourUnlike other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti and that's that. We sweat the details and record audio and video of all the debates Jim and I have had to arrive at the winners. If you disagree with our rankings and ratings, this is the info that will hopefully explain why we disagree! Topics in this episode include Biggest Miss, Biggest Surprise, Comedy, and Most Under-Appreciated Bald Move...
Baldies 2018 - Best Female Actor, Worst Career Suicide, Worst Disappointment
January 30, 2019 21:00 - 1 hourUnlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti and that's that. Oh, no. We sweat the details and record audio and video of all the debates Jim and I have had to arrive at the winners. If you disagree with our rankings and ratings, this is the info that will hopefully explain where and why we disagree! Topics in this episode include Best Female Actor, Worst Career Suicide, and Worst Di...
Baldies 2018 - Best Male Actor, Best Commission
January 30, 2019 21:00 - 1 hourUnlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti and that's that. Oh, no. We sweat the details and record audio and video of all the debates Jim and I have had to arrive at the winners. If you disagree with our rankings and ratings, this is the info that will hopefully explain where and why we disagree! Topics in this episode include Best Male Actor and Best Commission... Learn more abo...
Polar (2019)
January 25, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutesJim and I have seen the new Netflix original movie, "Polar". Based on a graphic novel of the same name, "Polar" is an ultra-violent revenge flick combining elements from "John Wick", "Crank", and "Sin City" with an engaging and energetic performance from Mads Mikkelsen as an aging hitman. Unfortunately, it's also a tonal mess, careening from slap stick humor to gory horror and back again, never sure of when to take itself seriously and commit to a point of view. This podcast is an abridged ve...
The Punisher - Season 2 Wrapup
January 25, 2019 00:12 - 39 minutesJim and I haven't finished The Punisher season 2 yet, but we've seen enough to tap out. The Punisher has the chief sin of these Marvel/Netflix collaborations; a bloated 13 episodes, and adds to it ludicrous character details and plot-points until this grimdark ultra-violent fantasy pushes through the drama boundary and hits unintentional comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aquaman (2018)
January 24, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutesUnfortunately, while it is clearly the second best DCU film after Wonderwoman, in our opinion it's not nearly that good, and is still trying to play catch up to their more marvelous competition. Like a lot of these DC properties, it feels equally rushed and bloated, as if they stuffed three Aquaman movies into one. Any one act of this movie would have made an excellent installment of a kickass Aquaman trilogy, given a chance to breathe and establish their characters our connection to them. Th...
Fyre (Netflix) and Fyre Fraud (Hulu)
January 23, 2019 22:09 - 1 hourNetflix and Hulu had dueling documentaries on Fyre festival. With slightly different focuses, the documentaries broadly outline how founder Billy McFarland built several ponzi schemes on the idea of selling a fictionalized "baller" lifestyle to young, naive, rich people and took them for a ride. We discuss influencing, the morality of excess, and engage in the kind of barely contained glee at seeing narcissists fall from grace that you'd expect in this discussion of all things Fyre. Learn mor...
The Punisher and Star Trek: Discovery
January 18, 2019 21:44 - 59 minutesWe take a look at the first few episodes of seasons two of both Netflix's The Punisher as well as CBS's Star Trek: Discovery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Glass (2019)
January 17, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutesWoof. Jim and I really, really wanted to like Glass, the sequel to the terrific Unbreakable and Split. And it should work. Bruce Willis, Samuel Jackson, and Anya Joy Taylor are good, and James McAvoy does more incredible work as the Horde. But the script is just about the laziest damn thing we've ever seen. Tons of plotholes, characters succeeding not because of their brilliance but others' stupidity, and Shyamalan indulging the worst of his third act instincts. It's a genuine disappointment,...
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
January 11, 2019 20:09 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron have explored the latest Black Mirror mindf$#%, Bandersnatch. Essentially a choose your own adventure book turned into an interactive Netflix app, Bandersnatch periodically pauses to ask you how the narrative should proceed as you attempt to guide a troubled young 1980's programmer on the cusp of creating an acclaimed video game of the same name. With branching storylines that can have outcomes that can be mundane, psychotic, or extremely meta, we ask if this is the future of te...
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
January 10, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutesWe have seen Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and declare it to be one of, if not the best Spider-Men movies of all time. Amazingly fun, incredibly inspiring, spectacularly stylish, and endlessly imaginative, Spider-Verse expands the franchise in entirely new directions while maintaining the magic that makes Spider-Man great; the moral obligations of an average person who is blessed with great power. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Re...
The Romanoffs - 108 - The One That Holds Everything
November 26, 2018 19:36 - 51 minutesThe Romanoffs arrives at the finish line in "The One That Holds Everything". If you were hoping that this would be the one that brings into focus Weiner's thesis for The Romanoffs, you'll probably be disappointed. An ambitious story framing device that doesn't quite work leads to a surprise ending that doesn't feel earned, and we're left at the end of it all confused and asking "why?" What is so fascinating about the Romanovs that justifies the time and expense that went into making this, or ...
The Romanoffs - 107 - End of the Line
November 19, 2018 19:24 - 48 minutesThis, by our estimation, is the second best episode of The Romanoffs, but that's not saying much about "End of the Line". It features fairly engaging material involving a couple desperate to have a child engaging in grey-market adoption shenanigans in Russia, and the man and woman in question are appealing and sympathetic as leads. The script also approaches "crackling" in places, as these potential parents fight over how far they're willing to go and what compromises they'll accept for their...
Con Air (1997)
November 15, 2018 05:00 - 46 minutesMultiple viewings and hours of sober reflection have led us both to believe that Con Air is a bad movie. The plot is contrived, the accents are awful, and it's perhaps the least "Cagey" performance in Cage's entire career. And yet, maybe based on star-power alone, it remains a classic which simply must be watched. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Romanoffs - 106 - Panorama
November 12, 2018 19:21 - 43 minutesJim and A.Ron think this latest episode of Amazon's The Romanoffs, "Panorama" is a mess. At best, it's a mildly interesting yet gorgeous travelogue for Mexico City. At worst, it's a poorly, written, directed, acted, and edited mess that has no idea what it wants to say, and is unable to grasp any of the subjects it reaches for. The only thing that kind of works is the relationship between the two ridiculously photogenic protagonists, but they are also the least interesting of the premises. Le...
Overlord (2018)
November 08, 2018 05:00 - 18 minutesAnother split decision on the latest first run Bald Movie, the WW2-themed action-horror film, Overlord. The serious and somber tone set against the gonzo and outrageous action quickly lost Jim. I thought the film delivered a pretty solid war film, followed by a tense and effective horror film, then rounded into a solid action romp that unfortunately started collapsing under the weight of too many action movie tropes. This podcast is an abridged version of the full, spoiler-filled discussion a...
The Deuce - 209 - Inside the Pretend
November 06, 2018 19:54 - 1 hourThe Deuce wrapped up it's 2nd season in style, with "Inside the Pretend". Simon and Pelecanos did an admirable job putting all their players in position to make the jump to the 80's. The pimps seem on the wane, the porn industry is still waxing, but the men and women of the industry don't seem to be enjoying their ascent as much as it would have seemed at this season's outset. It's hard to have a sunny outlook when people you care about wind up dead; that goes double when you're the one doing...
The Romanoffs - 105 - Bright and High Circle
November 05, 2018 19:57 - 1 hourThe fifth episode of Amazon's The Romanoffs has something to say, but we're not sure what it is, if it's worth saying, and if Matthew Weiner is the right spokesperson for the message, which seems to be; the worst thing you can be accused of is accusing somebody else of something they didn't do. Regardless of how we felt about the themes at play, the presentation left a lot to be desired as well, featuring clunky dialog and either stagey acting and/or bizarre editing choices or both. Learn mor...
Cinema Spooktacular 2018: The Spookquel! - Vol. 2
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Cecily and A.Ron's second annual Cinema Spooktacular, volume two! Ghosts and witches and cults and cannibals and werewolves, oh my! On this podcast, we discuss... Intro and spoiler free reviews of all subjects featured (00:00:00) The Haunting of Hill House (00:15:22) Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (00:37:33) Apostle (00:51:52) Raw (00:58:05) Wildling (01:02:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Deuce - 208 - Nobody Has to Get Hurt
October 30, 2018 19:32 - 1 hourJim and A.Ron are here to gush about the penultimate episode of this season's The Deuce, "Nobody Has to Get Hurt". Of course, that means that someone will have to. The person who gets the hammer felt shocking and also inevitable in hindsight. There's a lot of story left to unfold, the question now is how much resolution will we get and how much will be irrelevant once the show fast forwards to the 80's. We consider Eileen's career trajectory, Frankie tempting fate, the fall of House Pimp, and...
The Romanoffs - 104 - Expectations
October 29, 2018 19:38 - 58 minutesJim and A.Ron have a split decision on the forth episode of Amazon's The Romanoffs, "Expectations". A.Ron found it pointless and borderline unwatchable, where Jim was drawn into the human element of Amanda Peet's Julia struggling to deal with a secret that has been weighing on her conscience for 20 years. Regardless, the episode does feature engaging performances from very likable stars (the previously mentioned Peet, and John Slattery). What did you think? Tell us using the contact info belo...
Star Wars Within A Minute: The Making Of Episode III Documentary
October 29, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourMichael was nice enough to commission this podcast in honor of his wife, Susanna. Michael wanted to recognize and celebrate the hundreds of people that collectively make our favorite movies and television shows possible. Using "Star Wars Within A Minute" as a guide, we go department by department to talk about the things they contribute to your average Hollywood blockbuster. Whether you're moved to sit through credits or perhaps look for a local project to get involved in, we hope you enjoy t...
Cinema Spooktacular 2018: The Spookquel! - Vol. 1
October 26, 2018 04:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Cecily and A.Ron's second annual Cinema Spooktacular! During the month of October, we like to watch scary movies, and then talk about them on a podcast. Perhaps you'd care to join? Stay awhile... stay FOREVER! Muahahahahaha! This year we're going to do multiple Spooktaculars in a (mostly failed) effort to get these out quicker. On this podcast, we discuss... Are We Not Cats? (00:25:30) The Endless (00:39:28) Mom and Dad (00:53:42) Hereditary (00:57:54) Learn more about your ad...
The Deuce - 207 - The Feminism Part
October 23, 2018 19:24 - 1 hourJim and I checked out the latest episode of HBO's The Deuce, "The Feminism Part", and boy, just a lot happened. There's mob money, murder, attempted murder, betrayals, breakups, Bobby's kid lost his virginity! The stakes can be as low as Vince losing himself for a few days tending bar in sleepy Vermont towns, or as high as a dead prostitute washing up and into Detective Alston's case load. That's life on The Deuce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Romanoffs - 103 - House of Special Purpose
October 22, 2018 19:34 - 1 hourJim and I watched an unexpectedly spooky episode of Matthew Weiner's The Romanoffs, "House of Special Purpose". It's a tale that asks us whether we believe in ghosts or if one or perhaps more people are actually losing their minds. Does the spell work, and what is Weiner saying about coercive / abusive directors and set environments? Despite the super serious subject matter, we also find time to pitch a sequel to Twister, somehow, because of Paul Riser? Perhaps it is us losing our minds after...