Rambling With Friends

On today's episode we break down the Netflix series: Altered Carbon. MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD Gema and Rubi discuss the show's themes, characters, and over all story. Plus we tell you what we liked, didn't like, and what we wanted more of. And Rubi talks a little bit about stereotypes and arc types that are race related and why it befuddles her that these things still exist in media. So tune in and Ramble along with us!

On today's show we get a little deep and philosophical. We ask the question: what does it mean to be human? Rubi and Gema have been watching Altered Carbon and noticed the big question posed by the first season is that of humanity. We dive right in to concepts of the soul, of value, and of the body. Plus, some fun conversations about life and death. So tune in and Ramble along with us!

Today's show is one of our world famous commentary tracks. We had nothing to do with this episode or this series but we are going to talk all about it. Rubi and Gema ramble over (Gema's favorite episode) of the BBC Sherlock program: Scandal in Belgravia. Fun facts, silly moments, and a comparison between this and the original short story: Scandal in Bohemia. So tune in and Ramble along with us!

On today's show we dive head first into the 1988 classic comic book: The Killing Joke. Gema and Rubi break down the plot, analysis, and pose a few questions. The most controversial question: Is the Joker a good character or are the actors portraying him the ones doing all the heavy lifting? Sit back, take in some Joker Gas, and Ramble along with us!

On today's show Rubi and Gema give you their review of the really great Black Panther movie. We break it down story wise and culture wise. There is a bit of a conversation about misappropriation and how folks like to stereotype and hate other folks for silly race related reasons. Spoilers So tune in and ramble along with us!

On today's show Rubi and Gema break down this whole 50 Shades phenomena. Rubi is confused as to why its seen as great by women. Gema breaks down what real and healthy BDSM is. Plus, this whole conversation may help you understand why all of this is a thing. So tune in and ramble along with us!

On today's show we do things a little differently. Its Gema with her special guest Kerrin. They give you their review on The Post and The Darkest Hour. Kerrin gives background and historical context to both of these Oscar nominated flicks. Plus bonus fun facts and a lot of knowledge is dropped in this episode! So tune in and Ramble along with us!

On today's show we do part one of a many part series on the series that changed the world: Star Trek. In this episode we break down the Original Series. Also tell you a little bit about Star Trek's origins, Gene Roddenberry's vision, and why this series is so important. Plus some fun facts and how insanely influential Star Trek has been for the past 50 years. So tune in and Ramble along with us!

Reviews! Reviews! Reviews! This episode is jam packed with 3 reviews on 2 movies and 1 TV show. First Gema tells you about The Phantom Thread and how she felt about it. That leads to a conversation about what movies should do and what this one didn't. Then Rubi talks about Black Lightning and her thoughts about it and why she thinks more shows like this are needed. She also tells you how she feels Black Mirror isn't great. And finally we break down and talk about I, Tonya. Plus a little bit of talk about the skating world and how we need more movies with plot in them.

In this episode we do a commentary track on a recent episode of Legends of Tomorrow called Helen Hunt. First Gema and Rubi briefly discuss Black Mirror and Star Trek: Discovery. This TV episode allows us to discuss women, being strong, and sisters doing it for themselves. Spoilers ahead! Tune in and Ramble along with us!

On today's show we talk all about one of our favorite and underrated television programs: White Collar. We break down the characters, seasons, our likes and quarrels with the show. Plus, Gema's really fun alternate universe theory. And, our love for Matt Bomer. MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD If you haven't seen the show it is on Netflix and its a great binge! We suggest you watch the show then come back and listen to this episode. Spoilers: we really love and enjoy this show. So Tune in and RAMBLE along with us!

On today's show we talk all about the movies we saw over the past year. Before that we give you our reviews of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Disaster Artist, and The Shape Of Water. Then we break down: Lego Batman Movie LaLaLand Flash/ Supergirl Crossover: Duet Beauty and The Beast Bill Nye Saves the World How to Be a Latin Lover Wonder Woman Movie Franz Ferdinand Concerts Baby Driver/ Despicable Me 3 Spiderman Home Coming Hitman's Body Guard Atomic Blonde Kingsman The Golden Circle Thor: Ragnarok Justice League Movie So tune in and Ramble Along with US! Thanks to everyone who has supported and continues to support us!

On today's show Rubi hosts with Special Guest SERENITY! This is her third at bat on the show. Previously we've discussed Odd Racism & Unusual Crushes. This week we discuss the women in entertainment whom we find empowering and badass! Serenity and Rubi both pick five women to highlight. So Tune in and Ramble Along with us!

On today's show, Rubi is all by herself recapping Crisis on Earth X. Last week the CW has their annual big huge 4 show 2 night crossover with their Arrowverse shows. Those shows include Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow. She breaks down the plot episode by episode. MAJOR SPOILERS Plus, Rubi gives you some history about DC and their Crisis series. A series that goes back over 30 years! Rubi also tells you what she liked, didn't like and why these shows are the best versions of all your favorite comic book stories and series. So tune in and Ramble along with her!!!

On today's show we break down what happened with the "flop" known as the Justice League Movie. We tell you all the numbers from this movie, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, and Batman V Superman. Rubi tries to answer some filmmaking questions. Gema wonders why studio producers suck. Also we tell you what movies are coming up for the DC Warner Brothers studio. Including how Flashpoint could save this entire franchise. So tune in and Ramble along with us!

On today's show we give you our review of the Justice League movie. Major Spoilers Ahead! Rubi and Gema talk about what they liked and didn't like about this movie. Gema focuses on the actors and characters. Rubi talks about the tone and what this flick gets right about the Justice League from the comic books. There is also the inevitable comparison to what Disney-Marvel, DC Warner's biggest competitor. So tune in and Ramble along with us!

On today's episode we give you our review on the mega comic book movie hit Thor: Ragnarok. Gema also gives you her review on the latest version of Murder on the Orient Express. Spoiler Alert for both movies. For Thor we tell you what worked and what did not work, plus why too many jokes in a movie is a bad idea. Especially a movie like this one. And Tom Hiddleston is still hot even though he was kind of wasted in this movie. So tune in and Ramble along with us!

On today's episode we break down 5 Latino subcultures. Gema and Rubi discuss the Cholos, Rancheros, Rockeros, Assimilated, and the out of place Latinos. Rubi sort of explains what Latinx means. Gema breaks down Spanish as a language and part of the Latino culture. We only touch on 5 subcultures but there are many more. Latinos are a massive group of people and can't be stereotyped or pigeonholed. This list is to start an interesting and complex conversation about people in general. So tune in and RAMBLE along with us!

On today's show Rubi and Gema talk all about Halloween! They discuss the top three news stories about Halloween this year. One is about the curfew in Canada. The second is about IT Clowns and the Purge. And the last one is about Simi Valley and pedophiles. Gema also gives you a few tips and tricks on how to buy, store, and distribute candy. It is a mad house at Rambling with Friends HQ on Halloween. So tune un and Ramble along with us!

On today's show we take a deep dive and try to figure out the real or hidden meaning of Drag Queen Movies. To be clear, we are not making fun of or criticizing these alternative lifestyles at all. We are just pointing out how Hollywood messes up what it is to be a woman. All the ways these movies are unconsciously hurting women. They are not trying to hurt women, but upon closer inspection they kind of are. Which is a shame because men in Drag are even more marginalized than women. Thanks a lot Hollywood! Gema is on fire in this episode with her observations. Rubi brings up a lot of points that you might not have considered in the past. So tune in and Ramble along with us!