Out of Frame Behind the Scenes
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Welcome to Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. Based on the YouTube series Out of Frame and Out of Frame Shorts, join show creator Sean W. Malone, Shorts co-writer Jen Maffessanti, and Shorts video editor Paul Nelson as they dig a little deeper into the intersection of popular culture and big ideas, as well as some of the things that didn’t quite make the cut for the videos.
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Is “Top Gun: Maverick” Military Propaganda?
June 03, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBWe watched Top Gun: Maverick and were blown away by one of the best sequels of all time. Tom Cruise delivers with a thrilling plot and amazing practical effects. But do movies like this help to glorify war? We ask this question as well as: What will be the future of drone warfare? Who is the movie’s unnamed “enemy”? What made this sequel so great, and what were its flaws? All this and more on the final episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes (The main Out of Frame series will continue unt...
Every Star Wars Movie And Show Ranked
May 20, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWhat’s the worst Star Wars movie of all time? The best? How did Lucas shove an excessive amount of politics into the prequels and still manage to deliver a thin story of the rise of space Hitler? We discuss all this and more on our Star Wars special episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. Also: we have an announcement. Because Sean is leaving FEE, this podcast will end after the next episode. The main Out of Frame series will continue. LINKS: Listen on other platforms: https://linktr...
“Doctor Strange 2” Proves Marvel is Stuck In A Woke Slump?
May 13, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBHas Marvel entered a dark age? We’re starting to think so after getting back from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In this latest episode, we discuss whether Marvel has jumped the shark and why this movie in particular failed. The reasons include: They ruined the character of Dr. Strange by having him make stupid decisions, the plot is all over the place, and there are no meaningful limits to the characters’ mystical powers. Will any of the future Marvel releases be any better? We...
Nic Cage vs. the CIA in “Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”
May 06, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBWe found the most “Nicolas Cage” movie of all time, and it’s amazing. In The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Nic Cage plays himself, gets into an adventure with the CIA, and it’s about as crazy as you might think. On this episode, we talk about why this movie failed at the box office despite its crazy premise and exceptional execution. We also discuss who is the next Nic Cage, why Nic Cage is crazy in real life, and whether national-security agencies are incompetent, all-powerful, or a ...
“Everything Everywhere All At Once”: Multiverse Done Right
April 29, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBEverything Everywhere All At Once, the latest A24 release, is live-action Rick and Morty, but better and less nihilistic. That’s about the best way to describe this insane movie. It involves metaphysical bagels, suggestive IRS trophies, and a warmhearted family drama at the center of it all. In this episode, we talk about how this film shows that movies for adults don’t have to be boring or nihilistic, how it includes gay characters without being woke, and how it uses the multiverse trope to ...
Is “Secrets of Dumbledore” the Worst Harry Potter Movie Yet?
April 22, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 72.4 MBFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is proof that the Harry Potter movies have jumped the shark. The latest spinoff has a meandering, confused plot, and its screenplay gives its cast nothing to work with. Although we regret having to watch this movie, it gave us a lot to talk about, including the strange politics of the Wizarding World, the hubris of authoritarianism, and more. Hear about all this, and our expectations for Thor: Love and Thunder on this episode LINKS: Listen on o...
Season 03, Episode 14: Is “Sonic 2” the Best Video-Game Movie Sequel Ever?
April 15, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBSean and Jen ventured to the dystopian nightmare-world of Los Angeles to watch “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” and despite their less-than-ideal experience, the movie itself was amazing. In this episode, they talk with Paul about why this movie succeeds because it actually cares about what its fans want. It also features a positive, heroic main character who also has flaws. Who should watch this movie? Do you need to have watched the original “Sonic the Hedgehog”? Tune in to this episode for discussi...
Season 03, Episode 13: The Lost City: A Delightful, Charming Romp
April 01, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBWHAT YEAR IS IT!? When we woke up this morning, we thought it was either the 80s or 00s. Why? Because “The Lost City” is the best rom-com we’ve seen since those eras. Starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Brad Pitt, and Daniel Radcliffe, The Lost City is a story of lost love, vine-swinging adventure, and reclamation. The humor was non-woke and non-forced, the plot was incredibly tight, the casting was choice, and the experience was wonderfully entertaining. Listen to Sean and Jen’s full d...
Season 03, Episode 12: “Turning Red”: Encanto Pt.II — The Bad One
March 25, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBIf the intent of Pixar’s new release “Turning Red” was to do exactly that to its audience, then mission accomplished. We did turn red — with anger and frustration over a muddled movie. Don’t get us wrong, it was beautiful and had some touching themes, but the execution made the movie feel like they copied Encanto and made it worse. Specifically, they tried to cram way too much into the Red Panda metaphor. What could have been a tear-jerking masterpiece was a one-sniffle-max passive piece of ...
Season 03, Episode 11: “The Adam Project”: Had Enough Ryan Reynolds?
March 18, 2022 15:44 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBOn this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, our very own Daphne Posadas joins us as a special guest to discuss The Adam Project. Daphne is a Project Manager and Brand Ambassador for FEE en Español, and co-host of Económetro. If you haven’t had enough of Ryan Reynolds yet, you’re in luck. In Netflix’s new film, The Adam Project, there’s two of him. Without spoiling too much, in 2022 Adam Reed (Reynolds) accidentally crash-lands from the future and reconnects with his 12-year-...
Season 03, Episode 10: “The Batman”: Neo-emo-noir Masterpiece
March 11, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBSkinny emo guys are having their moment. As if culture has come full circle since the eyeliner-laden, tear-soaked 2000s, it makes perfect sense for Robert Pattinson of sensitive vampire fame to star as Batman. But don’t let the past fool you. The sufficiently-jacked Pattinson puts on a strong, stellar performance in this noir-inspired, mysterious movie. It was a wild ride, but we all viewed it most favorably. Listen to us break it down on this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LI...
Season 03, Episode 9: How is “Uncharted” SO Bad?
March 04, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBThe recent blockbuster “Uncharted,” starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, is disappointingly mediocre. Perhaps that’s not surprising for a video game movie, but it is surprising that it failed at adapting such a classic game series, yet somehow became one of the biggest movies of 2022 so far. Is “Uncharted” trying to be the discount version of Indiana Jones? Why does it fail at storytelling where Indiana Jones succeeded? Why does it generally make no sense, including its retreading of the ...
Season 03, Episode 8: “Reacher”: Proof That Non-Woke Entertainment WORKS
February 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBAmazon Prime’s “Reacher” series is pretty darn good. It’s a faithful replication of “The Killing Floor” by Lee Child, a novel in the Jack Reacher series. Is there anything particularly special about the story, cinematography, or characters? Not really. But the mere fact that the show avoids tired woke tropes and focuses on producing a quality piece of entertainment is all we needed to see. Why is that so rare and what can other directors, producers, and writers learn from it? Listen to Sean, ...
Season 03, Episode 7: “The Book of Boba Fett”: Pure, Unadulterated Disappointment
February 18, 2022 15:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBWith the shining success of Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian, we had similar hopes and expectations for the new Book of Boba Fett series. Yet after a few episodes, that hope turned to disappointment. Full of missed opportunities and poorly-thought-through world-building, The Book of Boba Fett flopped harder than a hunk of wet spam dropped from a skyscraper. Not a pretty picture, right? Listen to Sean, Paul, and Jen discuss the new series on this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LIN...
Season 03, Episode 6: “The Godfather” 50 Years Later
February 11, 2022 15:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBIn celebration of the 50th year of one of the best films ever made, Sean, Paul, and Jen sat down to discuss “The Godfather” and how it holds up in this modern age. Although the length, prolonged discussions, and low tech stick out as a few issues, the greatness of the movie remains without a question. The Crew also discussed how mob violence – and gang violence in general – wouldn’t exist if gambling, drug, and alcohol restrictions were less harsh. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.y...
Season 03, Episode 5: “Peacemaker”: Wonderfully Weird
February 04, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBOn this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, Sean, Paul, and Jen sit down and discuss HBO’s new superhero series: “Peacemaker”. Peacemaker is an offshoot of John Cena’s character in Suicide Squad – a bit of an antagonist – but the show does a good job of making him likeable and understandable. Overall, for superhero stuff, it was pretty funny, out of bounds in a good way, and a decent series. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqz...
Season 03, Episode 4: “Arcane”: League of Legends Makes for Great TV!
January 28, 2022 15:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBOn this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, Sean and Jen discuss a new Netflix animated series, “Arcane”. For those familiar, Arcane is a TV show spin-off of the popular video game, “League of Legends”. Is this series proof that engaging, beloved video game stories can transfer to killer shows and movies? Maybe so! Sean and Jen also discuss the innovative 2D/3D animation style, the fascinating plot, and its bigger themes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlis...
Season 03, Episode 3: “Don’t Look Up”: Treasure or Trash?
January 21, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBJennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill… At this point, you can probably guess that all these actors were in the recent Netflix original, “Don’t Look Up” – a political “satire” directed by Adam McKay. In the movie, humanity is faced with a dire threat: an extinction-grade meteor headed straight toward earth. Two scientists try to ring the alarm bell, but when they bring the news to the media, politicians, and the public, nobody takes them seriously. Me...
Season 03, Episode 2: “Hawkeye”: Does Marvel Take Its Audience for Granted?
January 14, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBAnother year, another half-baked Marvel spin-off. While we really enjoyed the recent release of “Spiderman: No Way Home”, “Hawkeye” had us yawning and wondering when Marvel went off the tracks. Does this series prove they’re starting to get careless about their releases? Sean, Paul, and Jen discuss this series and the fate of Marvel on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLK...
Season 03, Episode 1: “Spiderman: No Way Home” is GREAT!!
January 07, 2022 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBDo you like Spiderman memes? If so, you’ll definitely like “Spiderman: No Way Home”. The newest Marvel movie has been abuzz with Zendaya, Tom Holland, and an incredible box office opening. But does the movie actually meet the hype? Definitely yes, but also no. It’s hilarious and entertaining, but there’s a few details that might complicate the MCU moving forward… Listen to Sean, Paul, and Jen discuss why on this new season of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: h...
Season 02, Episode 50: End of Year Awards!
December 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBFor the final episode of the year, we decided to host an informal awards ceremony for the movies and shows of 2021. We gave out awards for; Best Actor, Best Actress, Scene Stealer, Unexpected Gem, Biggest Disappointment, Worst TV Show, Best TV Show, Worst Movie, and Best Movie. If you need some Netflix recommendations (and avoidances), you won’t want to miss this one! LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Sh...
Season 02, Episode 49: Fatman Director Interview!! (CHRISTMAS SPECIAL)
December 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBOn this snowy, special edition of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, Sean, Paul, and Jen got a chance to sit down with Eshom and Ian Nelms, the directors of Fatman. If you missed last year’s podcast (https://youtu.be/Y70HpY_ru7Q), Fatman is a dark comedy about Chris Cringle (Mel Gibson) contracting with the US military and evading an assassin hired by a 12-year-old salty about receiving coal. (Seriously, watch it now if you haven’t.) In the podcast, the directors discussed the inspiration fo...
Season 02, Episode 48: Is Disney’s “Encanto” the next “Frozen”?
December 10, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBDespite Disney’s poor track record on acknowledging human rights abuses, their beloved animated movies help carry the company’s high esteem. The latest movie to do so is “Encanto”, a charming story about a magical family living in the mountains of Colombia. Although the movie isn’t necessarily groundbreaking, it’s warm plot and colorful animation make it an enjoyable watch. What did we like? What didn’t we like? Is Disney redeemable for their portrayal of global diversity? Join Sean, Paul, a...
Season 02, Episode 47: Should You See “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”?
December 03, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 47 MBOn this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, Sean and Jen sit down and discuss the newest Ghostbusters iteration, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”. As they hoped, it wasn’t nearly as bad a trainwreck as the 2016 all-female flick. That said, there were still some issues with it, but not enough to throw it out the window. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWo...
Season 02, Episode 46: “Last Night in Soho”: The Best Movie Released in YEARS!!!
November 26, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIf you asked us, “What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past few years?” we’d be hard-pressed to come up with some quick examples. A lot of recent entertainment just blends together in a monochrome sludge. But when we sat down and watched “Last Night in Soho” we were quickly blown away. Where have movies like this been?!? Figure out why it breaks the monotonous mould of modern movies on this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.co...
Season 02, Episode 45: Marvel “Eternals”: A Movie That Won’t Live Forever...
November 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBContinuing Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Eternals” recently dropped and the crew got a chance to see it. As it turns out, it doesn’t bode well for the future of Marvel. It was overproduced, had a convoluted plot, and the acting was pretty poor. But the significance doesn’t end there... Listen to Sean, Paul, and Jen discuss the movie and the fate of Marvel in this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
Season 02, Episode 44: “Squid Game”: Anti-Capitalist Trash or Sophisticated Social Commentary?
November 12, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB“Squid Game, Squid Game, Squid Game.” We hear you! We finally decided to watch “Squid Game” after all the requests from our fans and we have some things to say… Is it pure anti-capitalist nonsense? Is it significant social commentary about the raw brutality of humanity? Are the characters deserving of empathy, or do they more or less deserve their situation? Tune in to this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes to find out. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/play...
Season 02, Episode 43: Is “Dune” the Next “Star Wars”?
November 05, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBThe highly-anticipated sci-fi story “Dune” hit theaters and HBO Max a few weeks ago. As fans of the genre and the novel, Paul, Sean, and Jen were thrilled to see how the film adaptation compares to the brilliant story. The movie had the potential to live up to all-time sci-fi greats but did it come close? Listen to this week’s Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes to find out. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Sh...
Season 02, Episode 42: Review of Ted Lasso Season 2
October 29, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWhen Ted Lasso dropped on Apple TV+ last year, it was a breath of fresh air -- a wholesome, hilarious, and insightful respite in a world of antiheroes, nihilism, and depravity. So when season two dropped, we could hardly wait to watch. Although it fell short of season one’s brilliance, it was still incredibly enjoyable. Why exactly, we discuss in this podcast! LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Shorts: https...
Season 02, Episode 41: “No Time to Die”: Top 5 Bond Movie?
October 22, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MB“No Time to Die” was recently released in American theaters, making it the 25th film in the Bond series and the last one to star Daniel Craig. Although the movie features futuristic themes of AI and nanobots, it feels classic. In fact, it might have a spot in the top 5 Bond films of all time. Paul and Jen discuss why on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Fram...
Season 02, Episode 40: What Is Life Really “Worth”?
October 15, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBOn this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, Sean and Jen discuss the Netflix original film “Worth” and its themes of death and the unseen financial/logistical aspects behind it. “Worth” ultimately depicts the true story of the 9/11 Victim Compensation fund and the painful, difficult decisions about who should receive compensation and how much. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Shorts: https://www.y...
Season 02, Episode 39: “Foundation”: Marxist Nonsense or Spectacular Sci-Fi?
October 08, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBBased on the popular novels by Isaac Asimov, Apple TV+’s new sci-fi series “Foundation” is a delight to anybody interested in the genre. That said, there are some Marxist and Marcusean pretenses that make the foundation of “psychohistory” seem nonsensical. Sean and Jen break it down on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/p...
Season 02, Episode 38: Paw Patrol: The Most Libertarian Kids Movie Ever?
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB“Paw Patrol: The Movie” may be a libertarian kids movie masterpiece. Set in a place similar to New York City, an unelected, dodgy mayor sends the city into chaos through central planning run amok. The only way to save the day is through a private group of heroes and a dog named liberty. Yeah, if you want your kids to pick up on the theme that government = bad, watch this movie with them. Paul and Jen break it down on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of F...
Season 02, Episode 37:“Malignant”: Hot Garbage or Witty Satire?
September 24, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBOn this week of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, Paul and Jen watched the highly-rated horror film “Malignant”. Despite its positive reviews, Paul and Jen were left befuddled, disappointed, and underwhelmed. Although most horror movies are generally bad, this one was so awful it raised the question of whether or not it was breaking the fourth wall and spoofing cliché horror movies at large. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgL...
Season 02, Episode 36: “Reminiscence”: Just. Not. Good.
September 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBHBO Max’s newest release “Reminiscence” is an attempt at a dystopian, neo-noir, original movie. Set in a sunken Miami, it looks like it should be great, but it’s something we hope to forget. Listen to Sean, Paul, and Jen explain why this movie is a great example of how to not make a film on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Shorts: https://www.youtube....
Season 02, Episode 35: “Shang-Chi”: Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe BACK!?!?
September 10, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB“Oh boy, another Marvel movie! I wonder how they’ll recycle the same old themes in a naked cash-grab this time around!” Do you find yourself responding like this to Marvel releases? It’s understandable if you do, but we’re going to strongly recommend you pause that judgment for “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. “Shang-Chi” is a delightful, high-quality, enjoyable cinematic experience, and it might just usher in a new golden era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Why exactly Sea...
Season 02, Episode 34: Why You Should Definitely See “Free Guy”
September 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAlthough it was filmed three years ago, “Free Guy” finally hit theaters a few weeks ago. Set in some Grand Theft Auto-like universe, Ryan Reynolds’s character “Guy” slowly realizes he’s an NPC living in a video game. The Crew thought it was fun, enjoyable, and entertaining. Although they agree it’s a good movie, there’s a few less-than-appealing aspects that they get into. Listen to Sean, Paul, and Jen discuss “Free Guy” on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: O...
Season 02, Episode 33: What Makes ”The Suicide Squad” Outperform the First?
August 27, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBWhen DC’s “Suicide Squad” came out in 2016 it elicited a lot of laughs, jeers, and critical reviews. Judging by the 2021 rehash, DC took the critiques seriously and vastly improved. What did they change for the better? What tropes and characteristics did they embrace which made the movie more entertaining? Why does absurdity work for a movie like this? Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they discuss all this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame...
Season 02, Episode 32: “The Green Knight”: Beautiful and Confusing
August 20, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBOften on this podcast, we harp about remakes, rehashed movies, and #content. While theaters were vacant throughout the pandemic, it makes sense that movies were safe, guaranteed wins. But recently as things open up, a few more bold, unique movies are being released. Some, like “The Green Knight”, may be too bold. The film is about Sir Gawain, a nephew of King Arthur who lives a lazy, hedonistic life. His honor and courage has never been tested before and as he matures, he realizes he must...
Season 02, Episode 31: “Stillwater”: Best Movie of 2021?
August 13, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBFor movie lovers, the past few years have been an understandable disappointment, but as the world opens back up and people inhabit theaters again, that trend just might reverse. At least it looks like the case with “Stillwater”. Starring Matt Damon and loosely based off the real-life Amanda Knox story, an American oil worker embarks on a journey to France to help exonerate his daughter falsely imprisoned for murder. What was so captivating about it? Why was the casting top-notch? Did the mo...
Season 02, Episode 30: “Jungle Cruise” Sails below Expectations
August 06, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBDisney, The Rock, an amusement park ride, a fun plot… what could go wrong? The trailer and pitch for “Jungle Cruise” looked decent enough, but the actual movie proved otherwise. Why did Jen think the best part of the movie was the trailers before it? Why did Paul compare it to the Amazon River? Why did Sean think it was just fine? Join our hosts as they discuss all this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com...
Season 02, Episode 29: “Black Widow”: 5 Years Too Late
July 30, 2021 14:00At this point, Marvel feels like it just can’t lose. After producing some of the biggest box-office hits of all time, Marvel is trying to keep the gravy train rolling with movies like “Black Widow”. But it seems like they’re starting to miss the mark. “Black Widow” feels like it came 5 years too late and is content for content's sake. The plot was sloppy, a lot of things didn’t add up, and some crucial points about morality were dropped on their head. Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they addr...
Season 02, Episode 29: “Black Widow”: 5 Years Too Late
July 30, 2021 14:00At this point, Marvel feels like it just can’t lose. After producing some of the biggest box-office hits of all time, Marvel is trying to keep the gravy train rolling with movies like “Black Widow”. But it seems like they’re starting to miss the mark. “Black Widow” feels like it came 5 years too late and is content for content's sake. The plot was sloppy, a lot of things didn’t add up, and some crucial points about morality were dropped on their head. Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they addr...
Season 02, Episode 28: “Loki”: Genocidal, Yet Charming
July 23, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 54.7 MBMarvel fans are in for another treat with Disney+’s “Loki”—a conflicting and charming new series. Although Loki’s actions and some themes of the show come across as dark, nihilistic, and downright genocidal, Tom Hiddleston’s acting makes the show glow. What did we like about it? What didn’t we like about it? Why can’t Paul stop talking about cutting his grass? Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they discuss all this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out...
Season 02, Episode 27: “The Tomorrow War”: Letdown or Libertarian Masterpiece?
July 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIn the not-so-distant future, humanity is threatened with extinction by killer aliens. To reverse the trajectory, researchers are able to go back 30 years in the past to recruit humans to help change the course of fate. Despite the impressive set-up, there’s a lot wrong with the movie (depending on who you ask). Although Sean and Jen found it irredeemable, Paul insisted that it’s “one of the greatest libertarian movies of all time”. On this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, w...
Season 02, Episode 26: “Sweet Tooth” Leaves Us with a Sour Taste
July 09, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBWhat are the executives at Netflix up to these days? Judging by their newest creations, checking a lot of boxes and checking their originality at the door. Their latest drama series, “Sweet Tooth” fits the pattern. In the series, based on a comic book, a virus wipes out a large amount of the population and fosters the emergence of part-human, part-animal hybrid babies. The plot itself isn’t so bad, but jamming in “socially acceptable” woke tropes anywhere you can, and emphasizing dictation ...
Season 02, Episode 25: For These Reasons, “Luca” Gets a B+...
July 02, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBDisney and Pixar’s latest film “Luca” is cute as heck and takes a refreshing, honest, and straightforward approach to thematic family storytelling. Set in Italy, two boys that are actually seamonsters develop a friendship and enroll in a swimming, biking and pasta-eating triathlon to win a vespa-type scooter. But for reasons, things go less “swimmingly” than planned… Find out why Jen, Paul, and Sean liked it so much and thought it deserved somewhere from a B to B+ on this episode of Out ...
Season 02, Episode 24: “Mythic Quest”: Proof That Good Comedy Still Exists
June 25, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBApple TV’s “Mythic Quest” season 2 just dropped and boy is it worth the watch. In an entertainment climate oversaturated with lazy, tame, all-too-woke comedy, “Mythic Quest” delivers a consistent bout of full-bellied laughs, solid writing and character development, and a tone that pushes the envelope against tired woke tropes. Join Sean and Paul as they discuss the new season, earning your place as a young professional, new video games, and much more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: B...
Season 02, Episode 23: What “A Quiet Place Part II” Gets Right About Strong Female Characters
June 18, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBNot a fan of horror movies? Even if so, you should still watch “A Quiet Place Part II”. While a lot of movies focus on the negative aspects of humanity and portray “strong” females as violent and sociopathic, this movie truly empowers women and humanity in an uplifting, admirable way. Join Sean and Paul as they discuss this, being maskless in theaters, and much more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Season 02, Episode 22: “Nobody”: The Movie Liked by Everybody
June 11, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBGet your popcorn ready… As Covid retreats, masks come off, and theaters open up, a new slate of good movies are being released. Kicking things off is “Nobody”, an action-packed, tight, bloody, engaging movie starring Bob Odenkirk written by the folks who wrote “John Wick”. But as Jen said, it may be better than the bearded, vengeful Keanu. What did The Crew like so much about the movie? Why is it worth watching in theaters? What made it entertaining all the way through? Join Sean, Paul, and ...