Gavia and Steffan review the Australian dramedy series Upright, starring comedian/songwriter Tim Minchin as a down-on-his luck musician who attempts to drive across Australia with a piano, befriending a teenage runaway (Milly Alcock) along the way.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia go deep on one of their favorite films of all time: Todd Haynes' glam rock cult classic Velvet Goldmine. They reflect on their personal history with the film, contextualize its many historical and artistic references, discuss the role that fandom plays in the film, and sing the praises of all four central performances, including Christian Bale and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
Read MoreThis week, in a special Patreon-sponsored episode, Gavia and Morgan revisit a popular childhood favorite, Muppet Treasure Island. They discuss the film's close adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, its relationship to other Muppet media, the evolution of children's movies, and the genius of Tim Curry.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan continue their epic rewatch of the Star Wars prequel trilogy with the decidedly underwhelming Attack of the Clones. They discuss the film's thin plot, its outdated visual effects, and most of all... that bad romance.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia discuss a cult horror classic: Dario Argento's Suspiria (1977). They admire its production design and soundscape, compare it to other classic horror films, speculate about the upcoming remake by Luca Guadanigno, and more. A Patreon-funded episode.
Read MoreAt long last... Gavia and Morgan revisit the first film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, courtesy of a very generous Patreon subscriber. Topics discussed include: the greatness of Liam Neeson, the terribleness of George Lucas' dialogue, and what on earth is going on with Jar Jar Binks.
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