Journey with us and Matthias Michel (Philosophy, MIT) beyond the infinite! We discuss humanity’s place in the universe, questions vs. mysteries, technology, space food, space toilets, transcendence, isolation, space, HAL9000, monoliths, chess… and what makes this movie so special. I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that anyContinue reading “2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)”
Category Archives: Episodes
EX MACHINA (2014)
We take a trip down A24 lane to discuss our first AI movie of the miniseries, Alex Garland’s EX MACHINA, with Aaron West (of Cinejourneys.com and The A24 New Wave). Auteurs, tech bros, trophy robot wives/slaves, creations leaving the nest, and more! Also, Justin cut out the bit where he ranted about the film’s half-assedContinue reading “EX MACHINA (2014)”
THE LONG GOODBYE (1973)
We are joined by Tim Smartt (Philosophy, University of Notre Dame at Sydney) to discuss Altman, Coury brand cat food, loneliness, transitions, misplaced loyalties, noir… and more! If a friend asks you to drive him to Mexico at 3am, what should you do?! I even lost my cat. Phillip Marlowe
ENEMY (2013)
Robbie Kubala (Philosophy, UT-Austin) joins to discuss ENEMY! We discuss the fear of entrapment, performativity, spider femininity, 2 v 1, the difficulties of making Associate Professor… and more! Chaos is order yet undeciphered.
THE GREY (2011)
We are joined by Dave Baker (Philosophy, U. Michigan) to talk about THE GREY (2012), which is definitely NOT Taken With Wolves! We discuss accepting death, grief, finding meaning in life, theistic and non-theistic readings, dudes bonding over survival scenarios, wolves, Liam Neeson, and more wolves! I got a book. It’s called “We’re all fucked”. It’s aContinue reading “THE GREY (2011)”
THE 2026 BLOBSCARS!
It’s time to celebrate the films of 2025! No film can win in more than one of the following categories: + Best Supporting Character + Movie Most Likely to Grow on Me + Hidden Gem + Best Music + Best Line / Speech + Best Antagonist + Best Protagonist + Best Story + Best PictureContinue reading “THE 2026 BLOBSCARS!”
MARTY SUPREME (2025)
Pick up your paddles, it’s time to PONG! Marty Supreme is a 2025 movie directed by Josh Safdie starring Timothy Chalamet about an upstart New York table tennis savant who’ll do anything to succeed at the sport and who just wants someone to treat him as seriously as he takes himself. We’re joined by SeanContinue reading “MARTY SUPREME (2025)”
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025)
Roxana Hadadi (Vulture / New York Magazine) joins us to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s BP lock(?) and everything surrounding the film: its structure, violent / non-violent resistance, broader themes in PTA’s films… and much more! Is it time to call in a Greyhawk-10? Ocean waves. Ocean waves. Sensei Sergio St. Carlos
BODY HEAT (1981)
Players, chimes, noir conventions, screenwriting tips, running hot, tacit communication, and horny lawyers can only mean one thing — we’re discussing BODY HEAT! Joining us is Alex Kugelman, writer/director of the new hit film DON’T TRIP (streaming now on Tubi). Can you handle the heat??!? My temperature runs a couple of degrees high, around aContinue reading “BODY HEAT (1981)”
WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989)
To celebrate the life and work of Rob Reiner, we wanted to cover our favorite of his films, which also happens to be a great NEW YEAR’S film! So join us to discuss the mysteries of love, and disagree about how to interpret the interstitial older couple interviews. Here’s to 2026! You see? That isContinue reading “WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1989)”
Cows in the Field 