Not In a Creepy Way
584 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsEric, his brothers, and his friends discuss movies, television, music, and whatever else tickles our fancy - but not in a creepy way
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NIACW 559 The Autopsy of Jane Doe
April 07, 2024 02:33 - 1 hour - 49 MBBrothers Drew and Eric discuss the Brian Cox, Emile Hersh film “The Autopsy of Jane Doe.” They agree it’s not the best movie but it’s still a good time. Do you know how didn’t have a good time? Buck Jackson’s mother… because she’s dead (according to Barry Sobel). Housekeeping starts at 45:30 during which they discuss the sad removal of tress, new Roadhouse movie, a tornado of violence, and Drew being hoist on his own Brazilian petard. File length 1:03:25 File Size 49.0 MB ...
NIACW 558 Star Wars Rebels Seasons 1 and 2
March 30, 2024 23:36 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBThe Brothers tackle the first two seasons of Star Wars Rebels. It’s not as emotional as Season 7 of The Clone Wars but there are good things there. Brother J had issues with Ezra being a kid doing kid things. They also discuss the delightful voice-work of James Adomian. File length 1:54:51 File Size 73.7 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to sho...
NIACW 557 Asteroid City
March 24, 2024 03:00 - 51 minutes - 39.4 MBBrothers J and Eric discuss Wes Anderson’s film Asteroid City which features a cornucopia of talented actors. Is it a good time? This depends on whether you love Wes Anderson films for all their Wesness. One brother does. Housekeeping starts at 47:35 where they wish Boyfriend Jesse a happy axe-throwing birthday. File length 58:40 File Size 39.4 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook F...
NIACW 556 Barbie
March 17, 2024 03:34 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBBrothers J and Drew discuss the 2023 blockbuster “Barbie.” Drew enjoyed it much more than J but they had a good time talking about it. Housekeeping starts at 59:40 during which they discuss the Oscars and recent movies. File length 1:15:41 File Size 58.4 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to [email protected] Visit the show websit...
NIACW 555 The Nest 2020
March 10, 2024 03:25 - 58 minutes - 45.5 MBBrothers J and Drew discuss the 2020 movie “The Nest,” which was falsely advertised as a thriller but which played to all of Drew’s fears and anxieties. Not in a pleasant way. Housekeeping starts at 35:40 during which they discuss travel expense, the Super Bowl, the musical “Six,” anticipating Dune 2, and the Good Place. File length 58:40 File Size 45.5 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Fac...
NIACW 554 El Conde
March 03, 2024 01:27 - 59 minutes - 45.2 MBThis week Drew picked the Chilean vampire film “El Conde,” which turned out to be something of a trap made specifically for him. Eric thought the film was beautifully shot but a little boring – except for the fact that he took perverse joy in knowing that every choice the director made would anger Drew. Housekeeping starts at 41:47 during which they discuss the musical “Six,” and jujitsu lessons File length 59:25 File Size 54.2 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Su...
NIACW 553 Oppenheimer
February 24, 2024 23:35 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThis week the Brothers discuss Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, not the movie they necessarily expected but a good film nonetheless. Along the way they discuss Richard Rhodes’s books about nuclear weapons. File length 1:09:29 File Size 48.4 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to [email protected] Visit the show website at Not In A Creepy...
NIACW 552 Clone Wars - the End
February 10, 2024 20:06 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBIt’s been a long trip through the Clone Wars but it was totally worth it. The brothers can’t say enough good things about how the series ends. It was truly touching. Along the way they discuss the first 5 episodes of Tales of the Jedi, the novel Star Wars: Darth Plageuis by James Luceno, the novel Star Wars: Dark Disciple by Christie Golden. Housekeeping starts at 1:32:00 during which they discuss The Greatest Night in Pop, the Marvels, Homeland, being cancelled by one’s therapis...
NIACW 551 Extraction 1 and 2
February 10, 2024 20:04 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBBrothers Drew and Eric discuss the Chris Hemsworth action movies Extraction and Extraction 2. They are fun. Housekeeping starts at 50:46. Along the way they discuss Highlander, Crank and Crank 2, John Wick 4, Flatliners, Tremors, Bram Stokers Dracula, Psycho, Return to Seoul, and The Greatest Night in Pop. File length 1:15:48 File Size 55.6 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook ...
NIACW 550 Star Wars ep III Revenge of the Sith
February 02, 2024 21:53 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThe brothers discuss the best movie of the Star Wars prequels “Star Wars, episode III Revenge of the Sith,” which was really improved by the watching of the Clone Wars series. Along the way they discuss Order 66, General Grievous, the Revenge of the Sith Novelization by Matthew Stover, and Commando Cody. Housekeeping starts at 1:05:00 during which they discuss key lighting, Drew’s youngest daughter’s dental ordeal, Eric’s optician decisions, Jason’s weather woes, and a really sad story...
NIACW 549 High Life
January 27, 2024 20:21 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThe language is English but the sensibility is French with the Claire Denis sci-fi film High Life starring Robert Pattinson. Brothers J and Eric agreed that it is a well made and beautiful but bleak movie which J enjoyed but Eric did not. Housekeeping starts at 43:10 during which they discussed Homeland, weather, car dealer service departments, Flatliners, the cult of Mother God, marijuana, and the documentary Full Circle. File length 1:17:35 File Size 56.4 MB Theme by Ju...
NIACW 548 The Clone Wars Seasons 5 and 6
January 20, 2024 22:59 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBThe brothers discuss Clone Wars season 5 and 6 which take us right up to the Revenge of the Sith. It’s dark and great. Along the way they discuss “Star Wars Vintage: Clone Wars 2D Micro-Series,” Tim Curry, the Revenge of the Sith Novelization by Matthew Stover, and The Omen. Housekeeping starts at 1:10:00 during which Drew tells tales of his children skiing. File length 1:19:35 File Size 54.7 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts L...
NIACW 547 the Pope's Exorcist
January 13, 2024 20:57 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBBrothers Drew and Eric discuss the Russell Crowe movie “The Pope’s Exorcist,” which is so much fun. Along the way they discuss Dungeons and Dragons theology, He-man figures, and M.A.S.K. Housekeeping starts at 50:00 during which they discuss the documentary “Great Photo, Lovely Life,” Caylee Anthony, Lego and off-brand Lego, Star Wars, and skiing. File length 1:37:11 File Size 73.2 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us...
NIACW 546 The Clone Wars Seasons 2 thru 4
January 06, 2024 21:07 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThe Brothers discuss the second, third, and fourth seasons of The Clone wars. Therein they experience Savage Opress, more individual clones, the Night Sisters, the Death Watch, a trip to Heaven, Dooku voodoo, and the return of Darth Maul. There is a lot to unpack here. File length 1:39:16 File Size 68.9 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to show...
NIACW 545 Priscilla Queen of the Desert
December 31, 2023 00:43 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBTerrance Stamp, Hugo Weaving, and Guy Pearce on a road trip to a drag performance run in central Australia in 1994. What more could you want? Brother J and Eric discuss The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Housekeeping starts at 51:50. The brothers discuss the original Sony Walkman, ABBA cassettes, winter weather and roof loads, Lego, the Atari 2600, and dog drugs. File length 1:17:51 File Size 59.3 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on A...
NIACW 544 LA Confidential
December 24, 2023 01:06 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBThe brothers pick a Christmas movie, and a great movie at that, to share with you this holiday weekend: L.A. Confidential. File length 1:04:25 File Size 47.7 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to [email protected] Visit the show website at Not In A Creepy Way
NIACW 543 Everything Everywhere All At Once
December 17, 2023 01:18 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBThe brothers discuss one of the best movies they’ve seen: Everything Everywhere All At Once. Watch the film then listen to the podcast. It’s that good. Housekeeping starts at 49:00 during which Drew talks about his trip to New York City, Secret Labs chairs, Ultima IV, Civilization, Bonanas for Bonanza, and the Spider-Man 2 videogame. File length 1:14:29 File Size 53.4 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher ...
NIACW 542 The Killer
December 10, 2023 00:59 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBThe brothers talk about the 2023 David Fincher film “The Killer.” Drew and J love it. Eric, playing the usual role of “Brother J,” is left a bit unsatisfied. Housekeeping starts at 36:45 during which they discuss Lego League, Drew’s parenting lessons, weather, Come From Away, infinity whiskey, and a bit of Clone Wars pre-view, the importance of button placement to mental health, and being a knife and pillow mule. File length 1:09:32 File Size 51.2 MB Theme by Jul Big Gree...
NIACW 541 Oxygen
December 02, 2023 20:38 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBBrothers J and Drew Eric discuss the Netflix movie Oxygen, which was J’s pick – which means he picked a horror movie! It also furthers 2023’s theme of “hey, they can’t all be profound movies.” Housekeeping starts at 25:20 (yeah, we know) during which they discuss Star Wars: The Clone Wars, World War Z, lunatic medical professionals, and not eating bear liver. File length 1:01:47 File Size 43.7 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts List...
NIACW 540 Black Hawk Down
November 26, 2023 02:33 - 59 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Brothers discuss the 2001 film Black Hawk Down which has an all-star cast but is not exactly uplifting. Housekeeping starts at 44:25 during which they discuss the most leggy movies, Everything Everywhere All At Once, E.T., concerts in the theater, and Mr Robot. File length 59:33 File Size 39.7 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to show@not...
NIACW 539 The Clone Wars Season 1
November 19, 2023 01:33 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThe Brothers, mostly Drew and J, discuss the introductory film and the first season of the animated Star Wars: The Clones wars. They have a surprising number of thoughts. Housekeeping starts at 54:46 during which they discuss miserable weather, the trials of pet ownership, and YouTube choices. File length 1:27:45 File Size 60.7 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twit...
NIACW 538 The Hurt Locker
November 12, 2023 02:05 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBBrothers Drew and Eric discuss 2008’s “The Hurt Locker,” directed by pod-favorite Kathryn Bigelow. It’s a exercise in tension that’s well worth your viewing time. Along the way they discussed Stanley Kubrick, hypervigilance, and too many cereal choices. Housekeeping starts at 53:15 during which they discuss the first big snow of the year and the advantages of working in isolation. File length 1:04:06 File Size 46.9 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us...
NIACW 537 Star Wars Ep 2 - Attack of the Clones
November 04, 2023 17:36 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThe Brothers discuss episode two of the Star Wars saga, Attack of the Clones. Brothers J and Eric enjoyed it much more than episode one but Brother Drew, the true Star Wars fan, has a lot of frustration with the Jedi Counsel. Housekeeping starts at 1:03:13 and includes Eric’s slips and falls, Andre Agassi, V/H/S 85, and memoirs. File length 1:20:24 File Size 59.1 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like...
NIACW 536 Mulholland Falls
October 29, 2023 00:19 - 48 minutes - 36.1 MBBrothers J and Eric discuss the 1996 neo-noir Mulholland Falls. There was so much potential but overall it’s kind of a ‘meh’ but for two things: Jennifer Connolly and a 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible. Housekeeping starts at 36:33 and includes ‘The Roarcast’ podcast with Beth Roars, the Ark Music Factory Alison Gold’s ‘Chinese Food.’ File length 48:51 File Size 36.1 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Lik...
NIACW 535 Rear Window 1954 and 1998
October 22, 2023 02:20 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBBrothers J and Eric watch the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window followed by the 1998 made for TV remake starring Christopher Reeve. It’s an interesting A/B 1954 starts immediately 1998 starts at 29:10 Housekeeping starts at 53:25 during which they discuss the book “Bitten” by Kris Newby and the “Polishing Turds” podcast. Politics talk starts at 1:07:00 so you’ve been given warning to skip it if you so desire. File length 1:21:18 File Size 58.7 MB Theme by Jul Big...
NIACW 534 Anthropoid
October 14, 2023 23:23 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBBrothers J and Eric discuss the 2016 film Anthropoid, a movie about a piece of World War II history neither of them knew. It was good. Along the way they discuss the phrase “chef’s kiss,” and two Slav brothers who became saints Housekeeping starts about 38:00 during which they discuss training classes and insurance companies. Bonus: Tom Lehrer at the end just for fun! File length 59:55 File Size 40.6 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podca...
NIACW 533 Game Night
October 07, 2023 23:07 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBBrothers J and Drew discuss the comedy Game Night. Drew thought it was fun. J… not so much. Housekeeping starts about 26:50 during which they discuss cult behavior, ‘Enough’ by Cassidy Hutchinson, “Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood” by Lisa Damour, bats, El Niño weather, Star Wars watching strategy, and some Patrick Stewart/Star Trek talk. File length 1:00:26 File Size 46.3 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us o...
NIACW 532 The Phantom Menace
September 30, 2023 23:45 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThe Brothers Anderson begin their journey through the main episodes in the Star Wars universe with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. While it’s not a very good movie they find a lot of fun things to talk about including Fleetwood Mac and Dennis Rodman. Housekeeping starts at 1:43:38 during which they discuss Eric watching Halloween III Season of the Witch with his daughter. File length 1:48:04 File Size 77.9 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on ...
NIACW 531 The Hobbit 1977
September 24, 2023 00:18 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBBrothers J and Eric discuss the 1977 Rankin/Bass animated TV movie “The Hobbit.” The tangents run wide on this one, involving animation styles, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, antisemitism, racism, Robert Eggers movies, and video games. Housekeeping starts at 59:40 during which they discuss Jimmy Buffett and a ton of music artists, Certs with Retzyn, and chronic health conditions. File length 1:24:27 File Size 55.8 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts ...
NIACW 530 The Vvitch and The Northman
September 17, 2023 01:35 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBBrothers Drew and Eric discuss Robert Eggers films ‘The Vvitch,’ ‘The Northman,’ and to a lesser extent ‘The Lighthouse.’ There’s a lot to discuss including some possibly apocryphal family history. The Wvitch starts right away The Northman starts about 46:00 Housekeeping starts at 1:06:16 during which they Drew’s colonoscopy, a cryptic text message, and Eric’s daughter’s esophagus. File length 1:32:55 File Size 70.4 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe...
NIACW 529 American Traitor
September 10, 2023 01:26 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIt’s a week with a bad movie but the conversation between Brothers J and Drew is worth your time. The film is American Traitor which is a wasted opportunity to tell an interesting story. The conversation goes from a great deal of pizza talk to Star Trek Discovery, Gates McFadden, Malcolm in the Middle, Alias, Nikita, Covert Affairs, and Korean reality shows. File length 1:16:57 File Size 64.5 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on...
NIACW 528 The Matrix
September 03, 2023 01:02 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBThe brothers discuss 1999’s The Matrix, a movie with style for days that all the brothers absolutely love. Along the way they discuss A Scanner Darkly, Tower, rotoscope, bullets, masonry, Blade, and industrial techno music from the time. Housekeeping starts at 53:40 during which they tell some “Mr. Anderson” stories, a night at the theatre, and food processing. File length 1:14:56 File Size 52.9 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts ...
NIACW 527 Ice Station Zebra
August 26, 2023 19:48 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBBrothers J and Drew take you to 1968 with Rock Hudson, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown, and Ernest Borgnine in the submarine adventure “Ice Station Zebra.” It’s a wild ride. Housekeeping starts at 50:40 during which they discuss BUGS !!! File length 1:22:28 File Size 63.5 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to [email protected] Visit the s...
NIACW 526 X and Pearl
August 19, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBBrothers Drew and Eric discuss Ti West’s 2022 horror hits X and Pearl. X talk starts immediately, during which at 26:35 Drew tells a story of Rommel Stakes / Screw Pickets. At 42:30 they discuss Pearl which is an entirely different style of movie. Housekeeping starts at 1:26:00 during which they discuss Barbie, Strays, and the brief absence of kids. File length 1:32:40 File Size 69.9 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us o...
NIACW 525 Fargo
August 13, 2023 03:19 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThe brothers discuss 1996’s Fargo which Eric loves, Drew used to love, and J is okay with. All agree that the acting is superb. Housekeeping starts at 1:07:38 during which they discuss a giant Paul Bunyon, Jason’s Eighth Grade police encounter, Drew’s insect adventures, and Eric’s appearance on the Let’s Talk Dispatch podcast with The Raspy Dispatcher. File length 1:31:44 File Size 68.1 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to u...
NIACW 524 the Conspirator
August 06, 2023 01:51 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThe brothers discuss 2010’s Robert Redford directed film ‘The Conspirator.’ Considering the cast, it’s just fine. Let’s just say not all the films we pick are winners. Housekeeping starts at 25:20 during which they Sinead O’Connor, Randy Meisner, Rufus Wainwright, Louden Wainwright III, Minecraft, Fringe, all the Star Treks, Justified, Bobby Flay, Kevin Spacey, and the animated Harley Quinn File length 1:02:26 File Size 42.6 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe...
NIACW 523 Babe and Babe Pig In The City
July 29, 2023 23:10 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBBrothers Drew and Eric discuss a perfect movie: Babe. Then they discuss its bizarre sequel Babe: Fury Road… er, they mean Babe: Pig in the City. It’s a wild tone shift. Housekeeping starts at 57:00 during which they discuss the final chapter of Eric’s car story (for now) and Drew indoctrinating his children into the Terminator universe. File length 1:20:44 File Size 51.4 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher ...
NIACW 522 Hotel Artemis
July 22, 2023 22:12 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBBrothers J and Eric discuss ‘Hotel Artemis,’ a decent little action flick. Along the way they talk about power failures, the wonders of Jodie Foster and Dave Bautista, and the obvious comparison to John Wick. Housekeeping starts at 27: 00 during which they discuss Eric’s continuing automotive struggles. File length 1:00:18 File Size 45.5 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twi...
NIACW 521 Adrienne
July 15, 2023 22:49 - 57 minutes - 49.8 MBBrothers J and Drew discuss the 2021 documentary ‘Adrienne’ about writer/director Adrienne Shelly. It’s a true crime story which is also a love letter to an artist taken much too soon. Housekeeping starts at 30:30 during which they discuss fireworks, dogs, summer parties, Batman, the book Unscripted, Fringe, Lost, Desperate Housewives, and some audiobooks. File length 57:10 File Size 49.8 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen t...
NIACW 520 Triple Frontier
July 08, 2023 02:23 - 1 hour - 49 MBBrothers J and Drew talk about 2019’s Triple Frontier, a J.C. Chandor action-adventure film. Drew liked it but J is a tough judge. Housekeeping starts at 37:49 during which they discuss J’s car, J’s Xbox, Ultima IV, bugs, fatherhood, Mindhunter, Mr Robot, Otter Dynasty, Jack Ryan, and Star Trek: Discovery. File length 1:10:42 File Size 49.0 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your co...
NIACW 519 Cabin In The Woods
July 02, 2023 02:28 - 52 minutes - 39.3 MBThe brothers discuss 2011’s Cabin in the Woods, a move Eric and Drew love but Brother J does not, despite Eric selling it as more funny than horrifying. Along the way they mention TV’s ‘Jury Duty,’ Sam Raimi, and the 2001 remake of ’13 Ghosts.’ Housekeeping starts at 46:00 during which they discuss Eric’s wife’s car and Drew’s moles. File length 52:36 File Size 39.3 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like ...
NIACW 518 Midsommar
June 25, 2023 01:18 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBBrothers Drew and Eric discuss the Ari Aster movie Midsommar. It’s bright and beautiful and delightfully unsettling. Along they way they discuss Warren Zevon and the blood eagle. Housekeeping starts about 53:35 during which they discuss Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse, more joys of automobile ownership, and the show Jury Duty. File length 1:12:09 File Size 55 .6 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Lik...
NIACW 517 High Fidelity
June 17, 2023 23:30 - 48 minutes - 34.6 MBIt’s Bizarro week at Not in a Creepy Way: Brothers J and Eric watched High Fidelity, a movie J loves for nostalgic reasons and Eric hates because he didn’t see it when it came out and he hates all the characters. Along the way they discuss mix-tapes, the Phonolog, the 13th Floor Elevators, Roky Erickson, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Housekeeping starts about 38:48 during which they discuss the joys of vehicle ownership and vacation plans File length 48:09 File Size 34.6 MB Them...
NIACW 516 Dark City
June 11, 2023 03:37 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThe brothers discuss the pre-Matrix neo-noir film Dark City. Drew and Eric remain impressed but this is brother J’s first viewing and he was less impressed because more recent movies have done it better. Housekeeping starts about 31:05 during which they discuss the joys of pet ownership, the joys of a new TV, The Diplomat, the movie theater, Fringe, and charity. File length 1:12:19 File Size 49.5 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts List...
NIACW 515 Extremely Wicked Shockingly Evil and Vile
June 03, 2023 23:36 - 54 minutes - 38 MBThe brothers discuss the Ted Bundy docudrama “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile,” which Eric liked, J was unimpressed with, and Drew didn’t watch. Along the way they talked about true crime and Ann Rule. Housekeeping starts about 31:00 during which they discuss the zettelkasten system, Obsidian, Netflix envelopes, keeping a vehicle log, a famous Anchorage truck, and how social media is awful. File length 54:37 File Size 38.0 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFin...
NIACW 514 Cop Land
May 28, 2023 00:54 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBBrothers Drew and Eric talk about James Mangold’s 1997 Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Keitel, Robert De Niro movie “Cop Land.” There’s an all-star cast but it’s a bit goofy. Drew loved it. Eric, well… not as much. Cop Land talk starts at about 08:00 Housekeeping starts about 50:00 during which Eric tells of plumbing issues, Drew tells of an awkward social encounter, and they discuss middle school. File length 1:18:06 File Size 52.9 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch ...
NIACW 513 The French Dispatch and Martyrs
May 20, 2023 20:58 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBBrothers J and Eric talk about Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch, a fake French movie meant to make you feel good. Then they discuss Pascal Lougier’s Martyrs, a real French movie meant to make you feel uncomfortable. Let us be absolutely clear: Eric watched Martyrs so you don’t have to. He has born witness. You’re welcome. The French Dispatch talk begins immediately, Martyrs begins at 40:00. Housekeeping starts at 1:39:00 during which they discuss linguistic difficulties with se...
NIACW 512 Samaritan 2022
May 13, 2023 23:36 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBBrothers J and Drew watched the just-plain-bad Sylvester Stallone movie Samaritan so you don’t have to. Enjoy the banter between the brothers because there’s very little entertaining about the film. Housekeeping starts about 33:00 during which they discuss Evil, Picard, Discovery, Desperate Housewives, Charmed, Friends, Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, the Winchesters, Silo, the prospect of Dune 2: the reDuninging, and White House Plumbers. File length 1:09:05 File Size 46.9 MB Them...
NIACW 511 Strange Days
May 06, 2023 22:09 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThe brothers take on the most mid-90’s of mid-90’s cyberpunk movies: Strange Days, starring Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, and Ralph Fiennes as Bradley Cooper. Early on Eric swerves into a tangent referencing (but not discussing in any detail) the French extreme horror film Martyrs and how to find single podcast episodes about a topic. Housekeeping starts at 53:10 wherein they discuss the Writers Guild of America strike, Siri’s concerns for us, and our concerns about AI. File le...
NIACW 510 The Harder They Fall
April 30, 2023 03:33 - 1 hour - 56 MBBrothers Drew and Eric talk about the 2021 western feature The Harder They Fall. It’s pretty melodramatic but it works and is really fun. Housekeeping starts at 44:25 and involves seasonal transitions, mosquitos, orchestral maneuvers, Mean Streets, Rubber Biscuit by The Chips, Stanley Kubrick and Full Metal Jacket, Jon Ronson’s ‘The Debutante,’ Eric Schlosser’s ‘Porn Wars,’ and Ti West’s ‘X’ and ‘Pearl.’ File length 1:15:54 File Size 56.0 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via Son...