Round Table SKAAM
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsJoin Sarah, Kim, Alex, AJ and Mark as they review films only available on streaming platforms. Contact us at [email protected] us @rtskaam
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Wine Country (Netflix)
July 06, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBToday, we make up for lost time and release a podcast starring, written and directed by women! Finally! Is Leslie Knope a jerk? How long does it take to make a giant paella? And how long until we can go on a trip like this? All of this and more, on a podcast where even the hosts forgot about it for a couple weeks... Tweet us @rtskaam email us at [email protected]
The King (Netflix)
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIn today's unofficial sequel to Outlaw King, the reluctant king of England goes to war with France while also being at war with Scotland. Who is this movie for? Can Mark edit an entire episode by himself? And why does everyone have the Banana Boat song stuck in their heads?! Find out this week, and know that you've found a treasure that less than a dozen people in the ENTIRE WORLD have discovered. email us at [email protected] tweet us @rtskaam Provided to YouTube by IDOL Vita: Stans ...
How It Ends
April 20, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBCan we all agree that endings are hard? And that telling a series of short stories does not make a movie good? Yes? Perfect. Email us at [email protected] Tweet us @rtskaam
Dolomite Is My Name
April 06, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week we learn what the legendary Rudy Ray Moore, and his famous, or infamous, film, Dolemite. What the heck is Kim laughing at? Sarah's never heard of Blaxploitation films? How does one make a good bad movie? All of this and more in a podcast that mirrors Dolemite in quality, only without the fanbase. Email us at [email protected] Tweet us @rtskaam
Last Flag Flying (Amazon Prime)
March 17, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn today's episode, a man of God and a conspiracy theorist help a grieving father obtain the dead body of his son. Are state-secrets necessary? How do people who sacrifice change as a result of their choices? And for all that is holy, can Bryan Cranston play anyone as unlikeable?! Find out this week, in a podcast that feels like 3 old men on a road trip, but based on the numbers, is more like the guy in the casket... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
The Irishman (Netflix)
February 24, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWhen Frank Sheeran is accepted into the Italian mob, despite his heritage, his life changes forever. Should it have been 3 hours? Why is Anna Paquin in this movie? And what do Joe Pesci actually look like?! All this and more as we slowly arrive at the inevitable point where we take the audio we've recorded, and burn it. email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Icarus (Netflix)
February 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBToday we talk about the exciting Netflix documentary, Icarus. Is Russia [redacted on advice from our lawyer]? Can we [redacted]? And is this the most exciting cycling can be? Find out today, as we tell Putin he can take his [redacted] and [redacted] up his [redacted, followed by immediate resignation of my position. If you're going to make fun of the Russian president, I'd rather my firm have no part of it. I'm going back to, "You Can't Make This Up.". At least their podcast on this s...
The Siege of Jadotville (Netflix)
January 27, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBWar may be hell, but man, films about it are awesome! In today's episode, the SKAAM artists watch a film about a lesser known conflict, learning as much as they can along the way. Is the Captain into BDSM? Why doesn't every movie shoot the guy in the white suit? And how do you use a bullet twice!? All this and more from a group of people who, luckily for you, are over the drafting age! Email us at [email protected] Tweet us @rtskaam The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tenn...
The Best and Worst of 2019
January 13, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThe one where we look back on 2019 and realize what we've done. Every film, every opinion, every memory revisited! Is it possible to do an autopsy on something that's still technically alive? Find out this week on Round Table SKAAM! email us at [email protected] tweet us @rtskaam
A Christmas Prince (Netflix)
December 30, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn today's episode, we spread Christmas cheer in a place where none can be found. How did Rose McIver let this happen? Who at Netflix saw the Hallmark audience as a coveted demographic? WHERE ARE THE PEOPLE OF COLOR? Find out in today's episode where we let you decide how sad Jesus would be if he found out THIS is how we celebrate his birthday. Email us at [email protected] Tweet us @rtskaam
Always Be My Maybe (Netflix)
December 17, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBHooray! A romantic comedy! Will Mark cry at the end like he always does? Will Alex continue his trend of disagreeing with everyone? And is that Keanu Reeves!? Find out this week, in a film as polarizing to our reviewers as a pair of sunglasses... Listen, you don't come here for the jokes. Just download the episode. email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
16 - Always Be My Maybe (Netflix)
December 17, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBHooray! A romantic comedy! Will Mark cry at the end like he always does? Will Alex continue his trend of disagreeing with everyone? And is that Keanu Reeves!? Find out this week, in a film as polarizing to our reviewers as a pair of sunglasses... Listen, you don't come here for the jokes. Just download the episode. email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
15 - Whoops...
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBSo Mark screwed up, and we lost a podcast, but deadlines are deadlines, damn it! Alex and Mark talk about the project thus far and streaming culture as it relates to fandoms they enjoy. How long will it take for Star Trek to be brought up? Is Star Wars better? And what is the long-term feasibility of this endeavor? It's the episode they tried to hide from their wives! Tell us how much we suck at [email protected] unfollow us at @rtskaam
Whoops...
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBSo Mark screwed up, and we lost a podcast, but deadlines are deadlines, damn it! Alex and Mark talk about the project thus far and streaming culture as it relates to fandoms they enjoy. How long will it take for Star Trek to be brought up? Is Star Wars better? And what is the long-term feasibility of this endeavor? It's the episode they tried to hide from their wives! Tell us how much we suck at [email protected] unfollow us at @rtskaam
14 - Brad's Status (Amazon Prime)
November 18, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBToday, we watch a drama about a man coming to grips with his age and place in life. Is this an accurate depiction of anxiety? Who are movies like this for? And is Alex depressed? The answers to these questions are yes, I don't know, and probably, but listen to us anyway! We tried to have fun, despite Mike White's best efforts... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Brad's Status (Amazon Prime)
November 18, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBToday, we watch a drama about a man coming to grips with his age and place in life. Is this an accurate depiction of anxiety? Who are movies like this for? And is Alex depressed? The answers to these questions are yes, I don't know, and probably, but listen to us anyway! We tried to have fun, despite Mike White's best efforts... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
13 - The Little Prince (Netflix) Halloween Spooktacular!
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBToday, on Halloween, we decide to ditch expectations and watch a movie we know will make us feel good in the end! Can Jeff Bridges do anything poorly? What's the line between creepy and sweet? And which adult in this movie is the worst parent? It's an animated drip in an ocean of other movies sure to make it easy to miss. Boy, do I know how that feels... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
The Little Prince (Netflix) Halloween Spooktacular!
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBToday, on Halloween, we decide to ditch expectations and watch a movie we know will make us feel good in the end! Can Jeff Bridges do anything poorly? What's the line between creepy and sweet? And which adult in this movie is the worst parent? It's an animated drip in an ocean of other movies sure to make it easy to miss. Boy, do I know how that feels... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
I Am Mother (Netflix)
October 21, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss the Netflix Original, I Am Mother. Does a good movie need to be original? Are low budget sci-fi movies played out? And how did they get that guy in that suit?! All of this and more, in an episode where Alex knows more than everyone else! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
12 - I Am Mother (Netflix)
October 21, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss the Netflix Original, I Am Mother. Does a good movie need to be original? Are low budget sci-fi movies played out? And how did they get that guy in that suit?! All of this and more, in an episode where Alex knows more than everyone else! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Manchester By The Sea (Amazon Prime)
October 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss the Amazon Prime Original, and Academy Award Winning film, Manchester by the Sea. Does Casey Afflek's actions prevent this movie from being good? Is this slice of life film too real? And why do Boston accents prevent us from connecting to characters? All of this and more, in an episode where someone finally acknowledges how good Star Trek is... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
11 - Manchester By The Sea (Amazon Prime)
October 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss the Amazon Prime Original, and Academy Award Winning film, Manchester by the Sea. Does Casey Afflek's actions prevent this movie from being good? Is this slice of life film too real? And why do Boston accents prevent us from connecting to characters? All of this and more, in an episode where someone finally acknowledges how good Star Trek is... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
10 - Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile (Netflix)
September 23, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss the Netflix original, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile. Do movies about murderers have to make them unquestionably bad? What counts as a title drop? And why are Sarah and Mark suddenly knowledgeable about cars? All this and more as we scrape the bottom of the barrel of self-deprecating humor! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile (Netflix)
September 23, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss the Netflix original, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile. Do movies about murderers have to make them unquestionably bad? What counts as a title drop? And why are Sarah and Mark suddenly knowledgeable about cars? All this and more as we scrape the bottom of the barrel of self-deprecating humor! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
The Highwaymen (Netflix)
September 09, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss the Netflix original, Highwaymen. Was this movie poorly timed? Is Kevin Costner actually a good actor? And how could Mark possibly connect THIS film to Star Trek? Find out all of the answers to these unoriginal questions as we continue to drag ourselves week by week through an over saturated medium! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam Special thanks to Jay Man for letting us steal your awesome music! Music Credit: OurMusicBo...
9 - The Highwaymen (Netflix)
September 09, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss the Netflix original, Highwaymen. Was this movie poorly timed? Is Kevin Costner actually a good actor? And how could Mark possibly connect THIS film to Star Trek? Find out all of the answers to these unoriginal questions as we continue to drag ourselves week by week through an over saturated medium! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam Special thanks to Jay Man for letting us steal your awesome music! Music Credit: OurMusicBo...
Extra #1 Wonderstruck Novel Review
September 02, 2019 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.83 MBIn today's super special bonus episode, Mark shouts his review of a book made for children into the void in an attempt to supplement therepy. Spoiler alert, it solves nothing. email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
8 - Wonderstruck (Amazon Prime)
August 26, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss an adaptation of the YA novel, Wonderstruck. Was this the best format for this project? Does Amazon really make better movies than Netflix? And why is Jamie such a jerk? All of these questions and more will be answered in today's episode! Or not, I'll be honest, I haven't listened to this one in a while... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Wonderstruck (Amazon Prime)
August 26, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss an adaptation of the YA novel, Wonderstruck. Was this the best format for this project? Does Amazon really make better movies than Netflix? And why is Jamie such a jerk? All of these questions and more will be answered in today's episode! Or not, I'll be honest, I haven't listened to this one in a while... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
7 - Roma (Netflix)
August 12, 2019 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss Alfonso Cuaron's award winning film, Roma. Should Foreign Language Films be considered for best picture? What layers of symbolism lie in each scene? Why was that guy naked karate fighting? And what's with all the dead dogs? All this in more in today's disgrace of an episode! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Roma (Netflix)
August 12, 2019 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss Alfonso Cuaron's award winning film, Roma. Should Foreign Language Films be considered for best picture? What layers of symbolism lie in each scene? Why was that guy naked karate fighting? And what's with all the dead dogs? All this in more in today's disgrace of an episode! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
6 - Triple Frontier (Netflix)
July 29, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists dive into the Triple Frontier, whatever that is... Was this Zero Dark Thirty part 2? Is this film reflective of Ben Afflek's life? Do the writer's even know where the Triple Frontier is? All of these important questions and more, answered in an episode where we stay strangely focused on the film itself! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Triple Frontier (Netflix)
July 29, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists dive into the Triple Frontier, whatever that is... Was this Zero Dark Thirty part 2? Is this film reflective of Ben Afflek's life? Do the writer's even know where the Triple Frontier is? All of these important questions and more, answered in an episode where we stay strangely focused on the film itself! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
5 - Outlaw King (Netflix)
July 15, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists watch the Netflix original, Outlaw King. Does it matter that a movie that is about history be accurate? What kind of Chris is Chris Pine? Which of the guys makes a faux pas when talking about boobs, and why is it always AJ? All these questions and more in this episode where new podcasters seem to get worse every week... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Outlaw King (Netflix)
July 15, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn today's episode, the SKAAM artists watch the Netflix original, Outlaw King. Does it matter that a movie that is about history be accurate? What kind of Chris is Chris Pine? Which of the guys makes a faux pas when talking about boobs, and why is it always AJ? All these questions and more in this episode where new podcasters seem to get worse every week... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
4 - Becoming Bond (Hulu)
July 01, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week brings us to Hulu for another documentary, this time with recreations! Join Sarah, Kim, Alex, AJ and Mark as they look at George Lazenby's life through his eyes, and maybe even do some extended research... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Becoming Bond (Hulu)
July 01, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week brings us to Hulu for another documentary, this time with recreations! Join Sarah, Kim, Alex, AJ and Mark as they look at George Lazenby's life through his eyes, and maybe even do some extended research... email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
3 - Like Father (Netflix)
June 17, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode we talk about the Netflix original, Like Father. Join Sarah, Kim, Alex, AJ and Mark as they discuss the merits and faults of a move that just wanted you to feel good in the end. email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Like Father (Netflix)
June 17, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode we talk about the Netflix original, Like Father. Join Sarah, Kim, Alex, AJ and Mark as they discuss the merits and faults of a move that just wanted you to feel good in the end. email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
Gleason (Amazon Prime)
June 03, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week we head to Amazon Prime to check out the documentary Gleason! It's not exciting, or fun, or particularly happy, but it IS interesting. Join us as we continue to learn how to podcast! Email us at [email protected] Or tweet us @rtskaam or don't. Live your life.
2 - Gleason (Amazon Prime)
June 03, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week we head to Amazon Prime to check out the documentary Gleason! It's not exciting, or fun, or particularly happy, but it IS interesting. Join us as we continue to learn how to podcast! Email us at [email protected] Or tweet us @rtskaam or don't. Live your life.
Father of the Year (Netflix)
May 21, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBListen as a Google Doc mishap forces us to watch a movie we didn't want to see! What did we think? What jokes worked, and which ones made us die inside? All of these answers and more in our premiere episode! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam
1 - Father of the Year (Netflix)
May 21, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBListen as a Google Doc mishap forces us to watch a movie we didn't want to see! What did we think? What jokes worked, and which ones made us die inside? All of these answers and more in our premiere episode! email us at [email protected] tweet us at @rtskaam