Episode 75: Fiction vs Memory in 'Warfare'
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This week, Alex, Kate, and Jason discuss fact, fiction, and memory in Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland's 'Warfare,' what "based on a true story" really means, and whether any movie could ever truly be completely objective.
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Episode 74: The Ugly, The Bad, and The Good of Fandom
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This week, Alex, Adrian, and Neysha talk about the ugly, the bad, and the good of fandom, when fandoms rear their toxic heads, and when fandoms bring people together.
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Episode 73: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie 35 Years Later
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This week, Alex is joined by guests Brenda and Austin from the Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries podcast to discuss the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
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Episode 72: Let's Bait Some Oscars...
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This week, Alex, Jason, and Swara talk about what Oscar bait really means, whether filmmakers can make good art while chasing awards, and what they're hopeful for in the future of the Academy.
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Episode 71: What Exactly is Funny, These Days?
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This week, Alex, Kate, and Jason discuss comedy—what they find funny, how their senses of humor have evolved over time, and how they draw the line between offensive and comedic.
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Episode 70: How to Do Content Warnings Right
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Alex, Kate, and Sarah discuss when content warnings go wrong and how to get them right.
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Episode 69: Do You Ever Really "Add It To Your List?"
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Alex, Kate, and Matt discuss whether they ever really "add it to their list" when people give them recommendations, whether they even like giving or receiving recommendations, and then give plenty of their own along the way.
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Episode 68: Sometimes Dead is Better — Posthumous Releases
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Alex, Kate, and Adrian discuss when posthumous releases go right and when they go wrong.
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Episode 67: Data Isn't Always Evil
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This week, Alex, Jason, and Swara have fun with data: "Wrappeds," stats, metadata tagging, and the secret to enjoying Letterboxd!
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Episode 66: We Cracked the Switch 2!
But Why Tho?
This week, Alex, Matt, and special guest Jesse Vitelli discuss the past, present, and future of consoles, including what might make the Switch 2 stand out.
info_outlineAlex, Swara, and Charles talk about the Joy of Missing Out, why they miss things, and why sometimes that can feel pretty good.