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A History of Sitcoms Through Wandavision Part Four: The Importance of the Audience

February 01, 2021 19:43 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Episode Four of Wandavision took a break from its sitcom format to give us some needed exposition, world building, and one of the coolest cold opens in recent memory. As a result we take the time to discuss the history of cold opens in TV, why they are important and some of our favorites. We also touch on the importance of market research in television and why having an understanding of your audience is fundamental. We also discuss the pros and cons of heavy exposition. Subscribe and sti...

A History of Sitcoms Through Wandavision: A Very Brady Episode

January 25, 2021 08:37 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Hello and welcome to the third installment of A History of Sitcoms Through Wandavision, where Blake, Terrence and Jamie discuss the various decades of television used in Wandavision, what audiences wanted in those decades, how those shows pushed the medium and forward, and how it applies to our heroes. This week is all about the 70s, The Brady Bunch and how the last show of the classic family influences Wanda and Vision in their quest for a family, normalcy and a lot of other things seeming...

A History of Sitcoms Through Wandavision Episode Two: Bewitched and the Themes of the 1960s

January 21, 2021 08:08 - 51 minutes - 95.7 MB

We look at the second episode of Wandavision, and put it against the episode of Bewitched it is delightfully inspired by. We also look at some of the things Bewitched attempted to tackle such as, interracial marriages, keeping your true self hidden, and the detriment that can come from that, and how this parallels Wanda and Visions journey. As a bonus we discuss the sitcom trope of separate beds, the story lines so many of them use, and of course a rousing debate on the Mighty Morphin Powe...

A History of Sitcoms Through Wandavision: The 1960s and Dick Van Dyke

January 19, 2021 07:37 - 51 minutes - 95.7 MB

Hello! We are BACK after a hiatus, and we are not alone! Jamie Jirak (comicbook.com) joins Blake and Terrence in their new miniseries, A History of Sitcoms Through Wandavision! Each week we take a look at the newest episode of Wandavision and break it down by looking at the sitcoms that made it. Why was TV the way it was in the 60s? How influential was The Dick Van Dyke Show? Why are we using these themes, motifs and shows to push forward the story of Wanda and Vision in the MCU's darin...

Bill and Ted Face the Music

August 31, 2020 03:50 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MB

This week we watch Bill and Ted from the safety of our homes, and its a great story about never giving up, constant support and optimism and just what we needed this week!

Superman: Man of Tomorrow

August 24, 2020 17:43 - 27 minutes - 51.8 MB

Another entry in the DC animated universe, and the first in the new post Justice League Dark timeline. Superman: Man of Tomorrow launches with a great story that nails down who Superman is, and what he stands for, and introduced several great villains that show how to challenge the Man of Steel without sacrificing his character.

Deathstroke Knights and Dragons

August 17, 2020 16:21 - 26 minutes - 49.2 MB

Originally developed for the CW Seed, and now reedited into an animated feature film. Deathstroke: Knights and Dragons is DC's next animated movie, following Slade Wilson in his quest to save his son from the Jackal. All the R-rated violence and blood cannot compensate for bad dialogue and a bland story. This was recorded during COVID19 while practicing social distancing, so apologies for any sound hiccups.

Harley Quinn Animated Show

August 10, 2020 17:28 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

For those that missed this incredible show when it was locked behind DC Universe, you now have a chance to enjoy it on HBO Max! And Enjoy it we did! Jamie Jirak (Comicbook.com) joins Blake and Terrence to discuss adapting Harley into an adult animated cartoon, how it juggles big themes with its fantastic comedy and what we need to see in season three.

Transformers War for Cybertron

August 03, 2020 22:50 - 42 minutes - 78 MB

Netflix has graced us with an incredible Transformers cartoon! While it is a little more grown up than the 80s hit, Blake and Terrence love the tonal shift and shows that a property can grow up with the fans it connected to at a young age. We review the show, and discuss other properties from our childhood that we think should get a more mature glean. This was recorded while practicing social distancing during the COVID19 pandemic so we apologize for any sound hiccups.

X-Men 20th Anniversary

July 20, 2020 01:27 - 40 minutes - 75 MB

Another week of Quarantine, another week of no new movies. Luckily old movies continue to get older, allowing for anniversaries. The X-Men celebrated its 20th anniversary, so Blake, Terrence and guest Justin Donaldson remember what was the summer of the X-men, if its actually the start of the modern super hero movie, and what should come next from the franchise.

The Old Guard

July 13, 2020 01:28 - 44 minutes - 81 MB

Netflix has dropped a new film! Which in 2020 is quite the feat. The Old Guard adapted from the comic of the same name, deals with some prominent themes, and finds ways to distinguish itself from other super hero movies. However, some of the best bits of the comic do not make it to the big (or small I don't live in your house, I don't know your TV situation.) screen. Blake and Terrence discuss

Eurovision

June 29, 2020 17:29 - 42 minutes - 78.4 MB

In another week with theaters closed and remakes and reboots at all time low, Terrence and Blake take to Netflix to watch Eurovision, a movie that takes from other great Gary Sanchez productions and waters it down to something not great for people who don't what Eurovision is, and not great for people who do

The Quanstream II

June 22, 2020 03:10 - 46 minutes - 88.7 MB

As Blake and Terrence continue to self isolate, and the movie industry continues to not release anything, they once again discuss the movies and shows that are getting them through the pandemic. From Upload on Amazon, to Looney Tunes on HBO Max, and some classic horror and comedy. We got it all here! This was recorded while practicing social distancing during the COVID19 pandemic. We apologize for any audio hiccups.

Artemis Fowl

June 15, 2020 03:38 - 41 minutes - 78.4 MB

In week 14 of COVID19 many movies are not making to theaters. Some, never deserve to be in theaters in the first place. That is the case with Artemis Fowl, the newest addition to Disney+ Blake and Terrence discuss how the movie departs from its book, why the YA genre seems to be faltering, and what they think could help it. This was recording while practicing social distancing during the COVID19 pandemic. So apologies for any sound hiccups.

The Quaranstream 1

June 08, 2020 04:09 - 32 minutes - 62.4 MB

Without any movies that are out, or that fit the show, Blake and Terrence discuss the movies and shows they have been watching as they social distance during the COVID19 pandemic.

The Wolf Man

June 01, 2020 06:27 - 42 minutes - 80.6 MB

Blake and Terrence, still at the whim of social distancing, digitally get together to talk about the news of Ryan Gosling joining The Wolf Man. What the reboot has to do to work, the missteps of other monster movie remakes, and how it can affect the modern world. This was recorded on week 11 of the COVID-19 pandemic, so if there are hiccups in the audio we apologize.

Scoob!

May 18, 2020 17:25 - 45 minutes - 85.7 MB

Greg Hahn joins Blake and Terrence as they look back to their child hood (again, because that how Hollywood keeps getting us) with Hannah-Barbera's Scoob! The fully animated comedy comes with a lot of jokes, a lot of fun references, but repeats a lot of tropes we have seen before.

Justice League Dark: Apokolips

May 11, 2020 02:10 - 34 minutes - 65.3 MB

In week eight of COVID19 Terrence and Blake watch the conclusion to the animated DC universe (at least for now) and how it builds its characters, and the things animation allows you to do that live action may not.

Black Widow Pushed

May 04, 2020 02:19 - 59 minutes - 112 MB

This week we should be discussing the anticipated Black Widow, but due to COVID19 and theater closures, it has been pushed. So Blake and Terrence are joined by Harley and Angela from the Fake Nerd Girls Podcast to talk about what they want from the movie, if the push will affect the box office and their new podcast. Listen and subscribe! This was recorded while practicing social distancing during the COVID19 pandemic, so we apologize for any sound hiccups due to our internet. Leave us a ...

Extraction

April 27, 2020 01:40 - 45 minutes - 85.8 MB

With theaters closed we turn to Netflix, and their adaptation of a graphic novel Ciudad. Extraction starring Chris Hemsworth, and produced by the Russo Brothers, gives us a lot of cool action and even more familiar beats and character moments from all the action hits of the 70s,

Mortal Kombat: Scorpion's Revenge

April 20, 2020 04:25 - 42 minutes - 80.3 MB

This week Blake and Terrence look at the VOD release of Mortal Kombat: Scorpion's Revenge, the animated adaptation of the Mortal Kombat franchise. Discussing the pros of producing the story in animation, and making the POV Scorpion, along with other franchises they would like to see get the animated treatment.

Casino Royale

April 13, 2020 03:33 - 36 minutes - 70.2 MB

Once again joined by Steve Cravens of High Voltage media Blake and Terrence look back at the start of Daniel Craig's James Bond in Casino Royale. The impact the movie had on the era and the franchise, how it holds up, and what they want from No Time to Die (other than for it to be released). Leave us a review and keep in mind we did this while social distancing during the COVID19 pandemic, so Skype may have messed our audio up. For that we apologize.

Dr No

April 09, 2020 17:35 - 44 minutes - 84.1 MB

Due to COVID19 the final movie in Daniel Craig's James Bond, No Time to Die, has been delayed. So instead we are looking back at Dr. No, along with Steve Cravens from High Voltage Media, to discuss the history of the film, how it holds up today, what made it relevant in the 60's and how it launched the secret agent genre, and inspired film for decades.

Bloodshot

March 30, 2020 03:14 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Via Skype to maintain our social distancing, Blake and Terrence are joined by Adam Hlavac (Hyper RPG) to discuss Bloodshot upon its VOD release and compare it to the comic, a potential Valiant Comic Universe, and of course the ever changing landscape of film.

A Quiet Place and The Hunt

March 23, 2020 04:32 - 39 minutes - 75.6 MB

We are recording during COVID19 in self isolation, and since all of the movies have pushed we are discussing A Quiet Place, instead of A Quiet Place 2, and The Hunt which came out on VOD due to a lower theater release. If the audio is not up to standard, we apologize as we did everything remotely for the first time! This episode stars Blake Schultz and Terrence Tatum. You can follow us on all the social medias, and leave us a rating and review!

Top Movies of 2018

March 16, 2020 05:38 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Blake and Terrence look at their top ten lists of 2018, and their anticipated movies for 2019.

The Upside

March 16, 2020 05:34 - 39 minutes - 76.1 MB

Blake and Terrence discuss The Upside, the remake of the French film The Intouchables, and what makes a good foreign remake, and how you can drop the ball bringing a story across seas.

Glass

March 16, 2020 05:31 - 50 minutes - 96.2 MB

After two decades, the Eastrail 177 trilogy has come to a conclusion with Glass. The sequel to Split, which was the surprise sequel to Unbreakable. Blake and Zeyne discuss the ins and outs of the movie, how it succeeds in many ways and fails to move the super hero genre forward.

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

March 16, 2020 05:28 - 37 minutes - 73.6 MB

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! Except for the box office for the movie.... BUT, the movie itself is awesome, and possibly a fitting end to the LEGO franchise.

Alita: Battle Angel

March 16, 2020 05:25 - 47 minutes - 91.9 MB

Blake is joined by Matt Konopka (Killer Horror Critic) and Zeyne to discuss Alita Battle Angel, the adaptation of the long running manga and anime, and the perils of world building and assuming you're getting a sequel.

Happy Death Day 2u

March 16, 2020 05:22 - 49 minutes - 95.9 MB

In a special bonus episode to celebrate President's Day (Or Valentine's Day cause we love our fans?) or just cause there was a ton out this weekend, Blake is joined by Matt Konopka (Killer Horror Critic) to discuss the sequel to Happy Death Day, and the unique challenges in marketing this sequel.

Captain Marvel

March 16, 2020 05:17 - 58 minutes - 112 MB

Captain Marvel has exploded onto the scene in the 21st installment of the MCU, and the first one to be female led. Blake and Terrence discuss the movie, its adaptation of the character, prequels working in the MCU, and the controversy around the film.

Shazam!

March 16, 2020 05:14 - 1 hour - 117 MB

DC's next installment into their expanded universe...I think? I mean, they aren't clear but they reference stuff from other DCEU movies, so probably? In any case Shazam is out, and we talk about its missteps and the things it does well.

Hellboy 2019

March 16, 2020 05:10 - 50 minutes - 94.4 MB

Some times a beloved franchise comes back for a new generation to share in all the things we loved growing up. Hellboy is not the case, do not see Hellboy, you have been warned, I'm pretty sure they should put the same warning on tickets for this movie that they put on cigarettes

I Am Iron Man

March 16, 2020 05:05 - 41 minutes - 80.4 MB

ENDGAME SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE. We round up to discuss the the movie that started it all back in 2008: Iron Man.

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu

March 16, 2020 04:57 - 49 minutes - 94.4 MB

Is the Pokemon movie great? Or is just good if you grew up with the franchise? Does it break the video game curse? We find out!

John Wick 3

March 16, 2020 04:53 - 38 minutes - 73.9 MB

John Wick was one the last original IPs that really stuck in modern cinema. We discuss how the end of the trilogy does not end, but makes John Wick another in a line of franchise and IPs that will only end when it becomes unprofitable. We also talk building a compelling world in a movie, and how the trilogy has changed in filmmaking.

Aladdin

March 16, 2020 04:50 - 49 minutes - 96.1 MB

In a weekend with an unusual amount of original content, we examine why the remake still conquers and why we talk so adamantly about wanting to support smaller movies, then.... don't. We also talk about how this holds up to the original Aladdin and the path Disney is on with their live action adaptations.

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