Proletarian Contrarian
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsJoin Lewis and Nick as they analyze, from a leftist perspective, some of the most under-performing and underappreciated films they can find, and honor those workers whose contributions would otherwise go unnoticed.
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Episode 101: Me You Mnuchin ("Me You Madness," 2021)
February 23, 2021 04:08 - 1 hour - 71 MBMovies! They're madness, for me and you. They certainly are, at least, for writer, director, producer, and star of "Me You Madness," (2021), Louise Linton. Deadly annoying and agonizingly pretentious, it still manages to remain the worst thing of all: boring as hell. Combine Don Jr.'s coke-addled mania, the inhuman sociopathy of Stephen Miller, and the screeching arrogance of noted YouTube critic Doug Walker and you get something approximating this bomb. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con ...
Episode 100: The Podbending Masters ("The Last Airbender," 2010)
February 02, 2021 20:36 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBEPISODE 100 BABY WHOOOOOO!!!!! Lewis and Nick have finally logged one hundred episodes, just as Aang the Avatar spent one hundred years in his iceberg. Speaking of which, the movie sucks! The boys took a big risk and it really did not pay off on this infamous critical bomb. Crappy writing, shoddy effects, explicit whitewashing, and a gaggle of awkward childhood actors make this turkey more forgettable than entertainingly awful. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle...
Episode 99: America, Fuck No (Team America: World Police," 2004)feat. Sal
January 19, 2021 12:32 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBLewis and Nick wrap up their ad hoc Bush month with "Team America: World Police" (2004) featuring their good old buddy Sal. A mindless, directionless piece of dumb-smart-guy satire, this musical puppet show does a disservice to both forms of media from which it borrows so liberally without offering anything of itself. Technical virtues aside, all political/cultural commentary is nothing better than what you'd get from a foul-mouthed fourth grader. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con "An Or...
Episode 99: America, Fuck No (Team America: World Police," 2004) feat. Sal
January 19, 2021 12:32 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBLewis and Nick wrap up their ad hoc Bush month with "Team America: World Police" (2004) featuring their good old buddy Sal. A mindless, directionless piece of dumb-smart-guy satire, this musical puppet show does a disservice to both forms of media from which it borrows so liberally without offering anything of itself. Technical virtues aside, all political/cultural commentary is nothing better than what you'd get from a foul-mouthed fourth grader. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con "An Or...
Episode 98: RICO Suave ("Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story," 2003)
December 24, 2020 18:24 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBMission Accomplished! A Christmas miracle! Lewis and Nick crack open the TV special "Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story" (2003). Nothing short of unadulterated propaganda for the then-burgeoning war on terror, the movie still manages to be as tedious as it is odious. Despite the inflammatory subject material, it's safe to skip this one--all of the juiciest James Woods bits have already been posted online. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified w...
Episode 97: Dante's Inferno ("Homecoming," 2005)
December 15, 2020 16:51 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBOur unexpected trip through the Bush era continues with "Homecoming" (2005) from pod favorite Joe Dante. Being the sixth episode of the anthology series "Masters of Horror," the flick adds a spooky twist on issues such as the U.S. War on Terror, veterans reintegrating into society, and national interference in federal elections. Timely! Lewis and Nick have once again managed to reanimate a decaying, forgotten classic. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself be...
Episode 96: Parody Redact George Bush ("Redacted," 2007)
December 07, 2020 23:13 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBLewis and Nick are back after a brief break with a showstopper from Brian De Palma: "Redacted" (2007). An avant-garde anti-war piece, the film is comprised entirely of fictional diegetic footage. This truly singular work utilizes unknown actors to further heighten the blur of fact and fiction. Chalk up another one on BDP's list of bangers. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Outro: Bill O'Reilly, the O'Reilly Factor Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of def...
🎃Episode 95🎃 HallQween ("Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers," 1995) feat. Lucas (@OofMadonn)
October 30, 2020 13:27 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBFriend of the show Lucas (@ OofMadonn) joins Lewis and Nick yet again to wish everyone a spooky Halloween! Halloween 6, that is: "The Curse of Michael Myers - The Producer's Cut" (1995). Halloween 6 is notable for being Paul Rudd's film debut as brat-cum-conspiracist Tommy Doyle, and one of the last films of Donald Pleasence as Dr. Loomis, perennial thorn in Michael's side. Mysterious voices, a Mancow-esque shock jock, an ominous sex cult, and magic stones make for one of the more bizarre and...
Episode 94: And Your Little Pod, Too ("Practical Magic," 1998) feat. Amanda
October 26, 2020 13:18 - 2 hours - 117 MBLewis and Nick summon friend of the show Amanda to examine what is perhaps the ultimate 90's film, "Practical Magic" (1998). This adaptation of Alice Hoffman's 1995 novel focuses on early performances from Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters. Snappy and charming, the episode also allows for plenty of digressions into contemporary paganism and New England trivia. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" ...
Episode 93: Brother, Can Ya Spare a Scooby Snack? ("Scooby-Doo 2," 2004) feat. Paul
October 13, 2020 17:10 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIn a Pro/Con first, Nick's brother Paul (IG: tiger.got.your.tongue) joins him and Lewis to discuss "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" (2004). A love letter to the series penned by James Gunn, its stellar cast and sharp writing give this goofy caper some heft. Even the monstrously unconvincing CGI comes across as cartoony rather than lame. Worst thing we can say is that it feels a tad overlong. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a s...
Episode 92: Gobble, Gobble One of Us ("Feed," 2005) feat. Maddie and Zoe
October 05, 2020 21:51 - 1 hour - 93 MBIn a Pro/Con first, Maddie and Zoe of TMI Yacht Club Podcast join Lewis and Nick for the first FOUR-HOST Pro/Con episode! Everyone tucks in to "Feed" (2005), one of the more unsavory films discussed on the show. Perhaps one of the weirdest artifacts of the post-9/11 grossout horror wave, "Feed" what you get when a normie dudebro duo gorges on too many early aughts shock sites. TMI Yacht Club Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tmi-yacht-club TMI Yacht Club Twitter: https://twitter.com/TMIYachtClubPo...
Episode 91: Attack and Dethrone the Gods ("Clash of the Titans," 2010) feat. T (@tgracchus1848)
September 28, 2020 15:47 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBT (@ tgracchus1848) of the Machete y Mate podcast joins Lewis and Nick on a journey to the ancient world of 2010. Myspace was banished to Hades, having fallen in combat to Facebook; Obama's first term on Mount Olympus was in full swing; and the meme "Release the Kraken" was released on an unsuspecting internet. "Clash of the Titans" (2010), and its Impact font meme, reigned. A lesser film than its source, the remake remains forgettable, yet fun. Machete y Mate Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mach...
Episode 90: Italian Excellence ("Super Mario Bros." 1993) feat. Hailey (Little Thief)
September 21, 2020 17:39 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBMama mia, paisans! Pro/Con video game correspondent Hailey is back to review another misbegotten video game adaptation: "Super Mario Bros." (1993). Joining Lewis and Nick, the trio dive deep into the first live-action video game film. Bob Hoskins, Dennis Hopper, and Leguizamo The God are all in top form here, but a wonky dystopian fantasy tale that's one part Blade Runner and one part Land of the Lost does not a Mario movie make. Hailey's music: www.little-thief.bandcamp.com Our Patreon: ww...
Episode 89: Footballers Against Fascism ("Escape to Victory," 1981) feat. Jose (@Guy42Mao)
September 14, 2020 17:57 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBGuest month is truly in swing now as Lewis and Nick welcome Pro/Con's sports correspondent Jose (@ Guy42Mao) back onto the pod. Jose's pick "Escape to Victory" (1981) is a truly strange beast: a WWII period piece sports/war drama from John Huston. Solid direction, impressive production, and a memorably offbeat story can't offset a lackluster, meandering script. Pelé does some cool kicks, though. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a...
Episode 88: Martha May I? ("Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," 2016) feat. Cooper (@unconscioushh)
September 08, 2020 13:05 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBAt last, it's here--after having put it off for so long, Nick tactically engages with the Zack Snyder opus "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016). Lewis and special guest Cooper of the Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour podcast, veterans of the Batman v Superman institution, induct Nick into this unholy order of a movie that isn't actually that bad. Remove Eisenberg Luthor and Doomsday in the final act, and you have a halfway-decent superhero flick! Something more substantial than 90% of th...
Episode 87: Assault on Precinct 1312 ("Assault On Precinct 13," 2005)
August 31, 2020 18:50 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBPro/Con's Carpenter Month ends with a bang! If only abolishing the police were so easy. Lewis and Nick watched the remake of "Assault on Precinct 13" (2005), a choppy, uneven adaptation of the 1976 original. A few memorable performances (namely Laurence FIsburne, Drea de Matteo, and John Leguizamo) can't salvage this mess. At least Leguizamo gets to kill a cop with a katana. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by...
Episode 86: Adopt the Childfree Lifestyle ("Village of the Damned," 1995)
August 24, 2020 13:47 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBAnother Carpenter flick in the bag. Lewis and Nick plowed through "Village of the Damned" (1995), a striking film which makes a strong case against ever having children. This odd entry comes late in Carpenter's oeuvre, and has a few notably weird aspects: Christopher Reeve's final pre-accident appearance, a sizable flock of competent children actors, and Mark Hamill. This quirky flick is worth checking out, particularly given that it's a tight 98 minutes. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con...
Episode 85: Black Moon Waning ("Black Moon Rising," 1986)
August 17, 2020 21:14 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBCarpenter Month hits its first true speed bump, which goes by the name of "Black Moon Rising" (1986). Only tangentially related to Carpenter himself (who received a story credit), this awkward heist film has a smattering of clever sequences, but never really coheres into a solid story. With this in mind, listen along as Nick attempts to regale Lewis with anecdotes from his teenage years when he would climb on top of local arcade buildings for the thrill of it. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pr...
Episode 84: Samhain in the Membrane ("Halloween III: Season of the Witch," 1982)
August 10, 2020 18:01 - 1 hour - 71 MBPro/Con's quarantine hive mind has retconned August into John Carpenter Month! This week we review the underrated "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" (1982). A bizarre plot, a catchy jingle, and a pitch-perfect tone officially makes III the second-best Halloween film of the franchise. What makes III a true Pro/Con classic, however, is its nuanced metatextuality and relevant themes (namely, anti-capitalism, anti-natalism and racism against the Irish) that kept Lewis and Nick engaged throughou...
Episode 83: Assault on Precinct X Æ A-12 ("Ghosts of Mars," 2001)
August 03, 2020 21:04 - 1 hour - 57 MBThe Master of Horror John Carpenter makes his Pro/Con debut! Unfortunately, it's pretty horrible. Lewis consoles Nick as he agonizes over the first Carpenter film he doesn't love, "Ghosts of Mars" (2001). Horny Jason Statham and a particularly campy Ice Cube, along with a couple of old school shootouts, make this film semi-watchable. Otherwise, for Carpenter completists only. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats"...
Ep 82: National Lampoon's Tora! Tora! Tora! ("1941," 1979)
July 27, 2020 20:22 - 1 hour - 55 MBLewis and Nick lindy hop back in time to the year 1941 as they recap Steven Spielberg's..."1941" (1979). This flick from Spielberg's early era sits at an odd moment in his career, and remains his only straight-up comedy. With a huge star-studded cast, show-stopping dance numbers, impressive special effects, and some genuinely hilarious bits, "1941" remains worth revisiting for the sheer spectacle alone. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified...
Episode 82: National Lampoon's Tora! Tora! Tora! ("1941," 1979)
July 27, 2020 20:22 - 1 hour - 55 MBLewis and Nick lindy hop back in time to the year 1941 as they recap Steven Spielberg's..."1941" (1979). This flick from Spielberg's early era sits at an odd moment in his career, and remains his only straight-up comedy. With a huge star-studded cast, show-stopping dance numbers, impressive special effects, and some genuinely hilarious bits, "1941" remains worth revisiting for the sheer spectacle alone. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified...
Episode 81: Buy Nick a Katana ("The Challenge," 1982)
July 22, 2020 18:42 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBJohn Frankenheimer apparently predicted the future, because 1982's "The Challenge" is an eerily accurate depiction of the contemporary weeaboo. Scott Glenn plays Nick in another life as he stumbles his way to Japan, joins a secret samurai society, falls in love with the sensei's daughter, storms a brutalist/vaporwave evil stronghold, and wields a katana of destiny. Lewis is standing by to help you make it through Nick's mispronounced Japanese. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Outro - ...
Ep 81 - Buy Nick a Katana ("The Challenge," 1982)
July 22, 2020 18:42 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBJohn Frankenheimer apparently predicted the future, because 1982's "The Challenge" is an eerily accurate depiction of the contemporary weeaboo. Scott Glenn plays Nick in another life as he stumbles his way to Japan, joins a secret samurai society, falls in love with the sensei's daughter, storms a brutalist/vaporwave evil stronghold, and wields a katana of destiny. Lewis is standing by to help you make it through Nick's mispronounced Japanese. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Outro - ...
Episode 80: Gojira, Godzilla, Let's Call the Whole Thing Off! ("Godzilla," 1998)
July 13, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBLewis and Nick dive deep into their consumerist-driven childhoods by reviewing "Godzilla" (1998) and reminiscing about its associated merchandise. A strange beast of the late 90's, Emmerich's would-be summer blockbuster can't live up to those golden halcyon memories of the Pro/Con boys. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡 (hongshanjun.bandcamp.com/album/-) "Godzilla" by Blue Öyster Cult Theme song from t...
Episode 79: Kaos Theory - An Interview with Wych Kaosayananda
July 06, 2020 14:28 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBIn a Pro/Con first, Lewis and Nick interview director Wych "Kaos" Kaosayananda. Wych directed the film "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever" as covered on Pro/Con in episode 50. After having heard the review, Wych reached out to the boys, and history was made. The trio discuss the trajectory of Wych's career, its highlights and lowlights, and where things stand in a world under quarantine. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeat...
Episode 78: Lewis and Nick ("You and Me," 1938)
June 30, 2020 14:17 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBPro/Con examines its oldest film to date, 1938's "You and Me" from seminal director Fritz Lang. A dud when released, this genre-bending rom com/musical/crime caper is something truly unique. Power couple George Raft and Sylvia Sidney lead a charming cast of ne'er-do-wells through the old-fashioned (and depressingly relevant) hellscape of retail work. This overlooked classic demands reevaluation. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a ...
Episode 77: Release the Jaden Cut ("Gemini Man," 2019)
June 22, 2020 18:29 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBLewis and Nick continue their streak of straight-up good movies with returning Pro/Con champion Ang Lee's "Gemini Man" (2019). This flick is best described as "the love child of Brian De Palma and John Woo," making it the best possible version of a third Mission Impossible . Incredible action, solid performances, and a striking thematic undercurrent more than make up for some bad de-aging effects. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with ...
Episode 76: Marcus Clay Gun Club ("Deacons for Defense," 2003)
June 15, 2020 13:52 - 2 hours - 120 MBLewis and Nick continue their unsettling trend of enthusiastically appreciating the movies they recap with "Deacons for Defense" (2003), a retelling of the beginning of the titular organization. Director Bill Duke helms an incredible cast while employing a TV-movie budget to impressive effect. Sincerely moving, it is both regrettable and inspiring that this film continues to be so relevant. NOTE: Local bail funds and activist organizations are most deserving of financial support at the momen...
Episode 75: Digimon Chopped and Screwed ("Digimon: The Movie," 2000)feat. Lucas (@OofMadonn)
June 01, 2020 16:05 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBAs America implodes in real time, Lewis, Nick, and special guest Lucas (@ OofMadonn) take a moment to return to the warm, ska-infused nostalgia of "Digimon: The Movie" (2000). A truly bizarre product, the flick isn't really one solid narrative, it's basically three TV specials stitched together. Some sharply animated sequences, a few truly hilarious moments, and the threat of internet blackout and nuclear annihilation keep this curiosity relevant. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Corona...
Episode 74: Zen and the Art of Warrior Cinema ("Geronimo: An American Legend," 1993)
May 25, 2020 19:36 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBLewis and Nick examine the podcast-to-fash pipeline by discussing the biopic "Geronimo: An American Legend" (1993), written by arch-fascist John Milius. While this Revisionist Western exults in the less savory aspects of the Spartan-Zen ethos, it also explores the truly horrendous actions of the U.S. government against Native Americans through a critical lens. This sentiment, Walter Hill's direction, along with a collection of stellar performances from the lead and background actors in some t...
Episode 73: Dunged & Dragged On ("Dungeons & Dragons," 2000)
May 18, 2020 13:57 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBRoll up your attributes, fill out your character sheets, and self-select into your chosen races (predicated upon skull shape)--it's time for a session of "Dungeons & Dragons" (2000)! The bane of geeks across the realm, it's nothing if not well suited to its source material. Hovering somewhere between "enthusiastic fan film" and "entertaining dreck," this flick at least has the decency to give Lewis and Nick a springboard to scrutinize the game itself. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Ou...
Episode 72: The Little Marty That Could ("Boxcar Bertha," 1972)
May 11, 2020 14:20 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBMartin Scorsese makes his big Pro/Con debut with "Boxcar Bertha" (1972). As Marty's second feature film, its roughly hewn aesthetic is a perfect match for its subject material. Leftist criminal exploitation film never looked so good, or felt so relevant to what's going on today. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡 (hongshanjun.bandcamp.com/album/-) Score by Gib Guilbeau and Thad Maxwell
Episode 71: The Gospel of JJ ("Star Wars: Episode IX - TROS," 2019) feat. Molly (@mythofmadness)
May 04, 2020 13:57 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBStar Wars is dead; long live Star Wars. Friend of the show and subject matter expert Molly (@ mythofmadness) joins Lewis and Nick for an agonizing deep dive into "Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker" (2019). Tune in to learn why Reylo is exactly the ship that this misbegotten trilogy needed; to stan Babu Frik (blessed be his name); and to at long last put to rest our own personal obsessions with this crumbling cultural monolith. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- ...
Episode 70: Dudes Rock from the Sun (“Mission to Mars," 2000)
April 27, 2020 13:34 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBStrap in and count down with Lewis and Nick as they review Brian De Palma's "Mission to Mars" (2000), a film that essentially amounts to being the Dudes Rock version of "2001: A Space Odyssey." Packed with a stellar cast and some classic BDP flourishes, it's good enough to make you forget it was based off of a Disney ride. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡 (hongshanjun.bandcamp.com/album/-) "A Martian"...
🚨Episode 69 🚨 Harold & Kumar Do America ("Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay," 2008)
April 20, 2020 18:10 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBRemember 2008? Lewis and Nick sure do, but if you don't, check out "Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay" (2008). Experience the thrills of low-hanging stoner and sex jokes. Feel the excitement of smug apolitical centrism. Relive the wonder of sir epic bacon himself, Neil Patrick Harris (random!!). A show-stopping performance by James Adomian as George W. Bush (America's Hitler, whose birthday happens to be 04/20 lol) isn't enough to save this musty flick. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/p...
Episode 68: Florian's World Tour ("The Tourist," 2010) feat. Paul (@pdobryden)
April 13, 2020 16:35 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBAssistant Professor of German Paul (@ pdobryden) joins Lewis and Nick to discuss one of the most extraordinary figures of the film world, aristocratic failson extraordinaire Florian Maria Georg Christian Graf Henckel von Donnersmarck (real name). The product of a socialist mother and an anti-Communist father, Florian grew to become one of the most fascinating figures of contemporary cinema. We dive into various sources, including an interview in the National Review(!) to suss out the mystery ...
Episode 67: That Time Jeff Bridges Posted Ass ("8 Million Ways to Die," 1986)
April 06, 2020 16:03 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBLewis and Nick jump back to the 80's for a post-mortem on Hal Ashby's final film, the neon-soaked neo-noir "8 Million Ways to Die" (1986). What begins as an awkward genre piece ends up as one of the more singular movies ever featured on the podcast. From a bizarre shootout in an empty warehouse to a nuanced depiction of alcoholism to Andy Garcia's rat tail, this flick does it all. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Outro narration by Jeff Bridges and Vyto Ruginis Music- "when the strugg...
UNLOCKED: Episode 60: Conan's Band of Merry Men ("Conan the Destroyer," 1984)
April 01, 2020 13:22 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOkay, we got to the good non-Milius Conan. Join Lewis and Nick as they lustily gorge themselves on "Conan the Destroyer" (1984), a far more delectable meal than the 2011 reboot. Come for peak Schwarzenegger, stay for Grace Jones, Andre the Giant, Mako Iwamatsu, Wilt Chamberlain, and Tracey Walter all coming together to film a goofy, live-action D&D adventure. Intro and outro narration by Mako Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡 (hongshanjun....
Episode 66: Dead or Alive, You're Cumming With Me ("RoboCop 3," 1993)
March 30, 2020 13:16 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBJoin your Pro/Con boys as they review the contemporary 2020 documentary "RoboCop 3" (1993) and do everything in their power to talk about comics and shit instead. Truly awful, this entry in the illustrious RoboCop saga is a bonkers mishmash of screenwriter Frank Miller's Japanophile sensibilities and director Fred Dekker ripping off the first two films in the series. Tune in for tons of idiosyncratic Lewis/Nick content! Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself ...
UNLOCKED: Episode 24: Ewoks: The Rise of Brimley ("Ewoks: The Battle for Endor," 1985)
March 25, 2020 13:16 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOur very first Patreon-exclusive episode demands an exceptional film, and "Ewoks: The Battle of Endor" (1985) certainly delivers. A direct sequel to 1984's "Caravan of Courage," "The Battle for Endor" is the more uneven film, yet the one that achieves greater emotional extremes--from camp to whimsy to sincere grief. Featuring space orcs, a sweet castle, and Wilford Brimley, you couldn't in good conscience ask for much more from a 1980's TV film. "The Battle for Endor" proves that Star Wars, f...
Episode 65: The Skeleton Key to Joe Dante ("Looney Tunes: Back in Action," 2003)
March 23, 2020 13:14 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBTake a backseat with Nick and listen to Lewis fanboying over Joe Dante and his 2003 film "Looney Tunes: Back in Action." A loving homage to all things Looney and Tuney, Dante also takes time to pack in as many references to classic science fiction as possible, and more than a few to the weirdo films of Classic Hollywood as well. Definitely one of the top-tier movies we've reviewed for the show, and one of the very real reasons Pro/Con even exists. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music-...
Episode 64: Wildin’ Out (“The Call of the Wild," 1972)
March 16, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBRipped straight from the sensational pages of Jack London comes 1972's "The Call of the Wild," the classic tale of a dog gone, uh, wild. Director Ken Annakin [sic] adds an interesting stylistic flourish, somewhat reminiscent of a roughly cut nature documentary. The film is a fine adaptation of London's classic, faithful in both depiction and tone. Plus the dogs are cute. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山...
Episode 63: Steven Soderbergh Onlyfans ("The Girlfriend Experience," 2009) feat. June (@JuneSayers1)
March 09, 2020 14:08 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBAuthor June Sayers (@ JuneSayers1) joins Lewis and Nick to discuss sex work, the alienation of the late aughts, and the supremely underrated direction of "The Girlfriend Experience" (2009). This nearly plotless film, which explores the ennui of existence, is a supreme testament to the validity of hot rights (neatly capturing the prime interests of Lewis, Nick, and June, respectively). Soderbergh and star Sasha Grey knock it out of the park with this late capitalist masterpiece. June's Patreo...
Episode 62: The Great Dismal Present ("Johnny Mnemonic," 1995)
March 02, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBBoot up your simstim decks, jack in to the Matrix grid, and run a search for "Pro/Con Episode 62." You'll find that your favorite couple of Gentlemen Losers, Lewis and Nick, have thoroughly analyzed "Johnny Mnemonic" (1995). Jam-packed with incredible sets, weirdo 90's imagery, and prescient CGI graphics better suited to a basic cable late-night heartburn commercial, this cyberpunk classic has been marinating in its anachronisms for two and a half decades, and has developed a fuller, richer f...
Episode 61: Shadowbanned ("The Shadow," 1994)
February 24, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB"Who knows what bullshit lurks in the heart of Online.....Pro/Con knows!" Thus concludes Pro/Con's pulp month! Slip into a dark alleyway with Lewis and Nick and watch out for "The Shadow" (1994). An odd entry of the 90's pulp adaptation craze, this gem offers much to appreciate despite some wonky acting. Pinpoint aesthetics, fanciful writing, and an eerie tone all come together for some truly bizarre, pulpy goodness. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself bec...
PREVIEW BONUS Episode 60: Conan's Band of Merry Men ("Conan the Destroyer," 1984)
February 19, 2020 15:40 - 46 seconds - 731 KBPATRON BONUS EP ALERT! https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-60-band-34163707 Okay, we got to the good non-Milius Conan. Join Lewis and Nick as they lustily gorge themselves on "Conan the Destroyer" (1984), a far more delectable meal than the 2011 reboot. Come for peak Schwarzenegger, stay for Grace Jones, Andre the Giant, Mako Iwamatsu, Wilt Chamberlain, and Tracey Walter all coming together to film a goofy, live-action D&D adventure.
Episode 59: The Riddle of Nu Metal ("Conan the Barbarian," 2011)
February 17, 2020 15:37 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB"Pro/Con, what is best in life?" "To subtweet your enemies, see them melt down before you, and to hear the lamentations of their mufos!" That's right folks, Pro/Con tackles 2011's "Conan the Barbarian" for part three of Pulp Month. As brutal as a barbarian's rage, it's also about as eloquent and engaging. Vague Dark Souls imagery and admirable effort from Jason Momoa can't make up for the earnest, tedious self-seriousness with which this dud takes itself. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con...
Episode 58: The Pervy Phantom ("The Phantom of the Opera," 2004) feat. Katy
February 10, 2020 14:04 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB"The phantom of the opera is there/Inside our pod..." Welcome, one and all, to the Pro/Con review of "The Phantom of the Opera" (2004), that most Gothic and, uh, romantic of stage musical adaptations. Joining the Pro/Con lovebirds for this romantic episode is Lewis' wife Katy, an avowed Phantomhead. Join the trio as they debate the lurid merits of director Joel Schumacher, gush over Gerard Butler's wardrobe, and ponder the mystery of Erik the Phantom's toy monkey. Our Patreon: www.patreon.co...
Episode 57: No Ethical Monkey Business Under Capitalism (“The Legend of Tarzan," 2016)
February 03, 2020 15:12 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWelcome to Pro/Con's Pulp Month of 2020! Grab hold of a vine and leap headlong into "The Legend of Tarzan" (2016)! You know it's a rough one when Lewis and Nick constantly reference the Disney adaptation in a positive light. What's that, you ask? Is this movie bad? Well, does a gorilla shit in the jungle? You know it, folks! Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡 (hongshanjun.bandcamp.com/album/-) "Stranger...