Scream VI and the Scream Franchise
Mar 23, 2023
Adam and Nicole talk all things Scream. We give our rankings for the six released movie and discuss the franchise's endurance and it's ability to shift with the times.
Adam recommends True Dective Season 2 and The Dry by Jane Harper. Nicole recommends Mythic Quest.
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Cocaine Bear and the War on Drugs
Mar 10, 2023
Justin and Nicole discuss Cocaine Bear and America's War on Drugs. We both enjoyed the B movieness of it all, the diversity of the cast, and its 80s authenticity. We segue into a discussion on the harms of the War on Drugs and why America can't seem to reform drug policy based on evidence.
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M3GAN and the Dangers of A.I. Companions
Jan 23, 2023
Lexy and Nicole discuss M3GAN and the costs of relying on A.I. for companionship, particularly on childhood development. We were surprised how much we liked the movie and impressed with the creation of M3GAN technologically. We discussed how relying on screens/technology for our relationship needs it degrades...
Babylon and Auteurism
Jan 9, 2023
Adam and Nicole discuss Babylon and the sacrifices they have to make for MtM listeners. The movie is a joyless, scatalogical slog excepting the scenes of film being made. We discuss who deserves to get this level of creative control in a movie and where future auteurs will be developed.
Adam recommends Tar. Nicole...
Empire of Light and the Magic of Film
Dec 29, 2022
Stacy and Nicole discuss Empire of Light and how movie theaters help make the world more bearable. We find the movie beautifully crafted and acted, but lacking in subletly. We're unsure how effective the portrayal of mental illness and May/December romance works for the movie. We also discuss how movies create community...
