Disrespectfully Agree

A brief episode this week about a couple entertainment related holiday memories. We'll be taking a couple weeks off for the holidays, but we'll be back early-ish in January.Warning: The sound quality is not great for this episode. We had to record on a phone. If you find it to be un-listenable, we apologize. The episodes will be back to normal in the new year.

The guys offer Creed II some modest praise, but first, L.J. has an important message about pharmacy checkout etiquette. 

This week we start with a few corrections about name pronunciations and Three Days of the Condor before moving on to myriad topics including: Jamie Foxx and Paul Giamatti in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Neil Armstrong vs. Wyatt Earp, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Top Gun 2, Creed 2, and our qualifications for political office.

"Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" returned to theaters for its 25th anniversary, and we discuss the merits of the film then and now. L.J. happened to see the film in theaters upon its first release, but this was Oatman’s first time. Other topics discussed: Robotech, The Transformers: The Movie 

We critique Steve McQueen's adaptation of "Widows" starring Viola Davis. Is it entertaining? Does the plot make sense? One out of two ain't bad. We also discuss the film's moral justifications for violence. SPOILERS begin at the 8:45 minute mark.

We discuss the Freddie Mercury biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody." SPOILERS begin at the 6:15 minute mark. Other topics discussed: Bryan Singer's career and allegations, X-Men, Apt Pupil, Wayne's World, Frankie Valli, Billy Joel, Run-D.M.C.

We take a good long look at "A Simple Favor," Paul Feig’s attempt at Film Noir, and if that sounds like an odd assemblage of words, you are not alone. Also discussed: Roger Corman 

We engage in the age-old debate of historical accuracy vs. dramatic honesty as it relates to the Neil Armstrong biopic "First Man" starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy. Other topics discussed: Wyatt Earp, Apollo 13, Spotlight

We discuss "Bad Times at the El Royale." It's Tarantino meets Hitchcock in Drew Goddard's second directorial outing after "Cabin in the Woods." SPOILERS begin at the 11:10 minute mark.

This week, a brief preview of episodes to come. We couldn't get to the recording studio this week due to illness. Our apologies. We'll do better next week. In the meantime, there's this humble update.

We discuss the DC Animated film "Batman: Bad Blood," a pseudo-sequel to "Son of Batman." Warning: we get into spoilers very early in this episode.

Content Warning: This episode contains brief references to sexual abuse that happens in the film.We discuss Tommy Lee Jones’ second directorial effort, The Homesman. SPOILERS begin at the 08:10 minute mark.

A bit of an unusual episode this week. This episode is actually a bit of a Nostalgia fueled discussion of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Both of us have been rewatching that show. Just prior to our discussion of the new Picard show, I turned on the mics a little early in the middle of a discussion we were having about an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation in which Q does something nice for Picard. It's an episode called tapestry, and Oatman was making the argument that it was out of character for Q. He was actually doing something nice which is not something he's known for, so we're going to start right smack-dab in the middle of that conversation and transition very neatly right into our discussion of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Please to enjoy.

Because Oatman demanded it, we finally take a look at the DC animated film Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. SPOILERS begin at the 7:30 minute mark. Other topic discussed: Star Trek: Voyager

We discuss the announced Star Trek spinoff show about Picard…and a few old sitcoms for some reason. Other topics discussed: MASH, After MASH, Three’s Company

We discuss the DC Animated Film Batman Ninja. The combination of Batman and anime is to cinema - what the combination of chocolate and peanut butter is to cinema. If that doesn’t make sense, buckle up. SPOILERS begin at the 24:40 minute mark. Other topics discussed: After Earth Unbreakable Split M Night Shyamalan Van Helsing Sherlock Holmes

We discuss Boots Riley’s "Sorry to Bother You." Here’s a question: is it too ambitious or WAY too ambitious? SPOILERS begin at the 7:40 minute mark. Other topics discussed: Boots Riley’s feud with Spike Lee, BlacKkKlansman, Brazil, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

We discuss the DC animated film "Batman: Gotham by Gaslight" in which Batman takes on Jack the Ripper. SPOILERS begin at the 9:37 minute mark. Other topics discussed: UPN’s Nowhere man, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

We discuss Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman. Is it subtly brilliant or an atonal mess? Also, due to the political nature of the film, we do wander onto some political topics for just a bit (fair warning), but we also find time to talk about Waterworld, so there’s something for everyone. SPOILERS begin at the 17:35 minute mark. Other topics discussed: Spider-man: Homecoming, Kevin Costner, Postman, Waterworld, Wyatt Earp

We take a long hard look at the DC Animated film, "Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay." It may be rated R, but that doesn’t mean it’s mature, and maybe that’s okay. SPOILERS begin at the 17:15 minute mark. Other topics discussed: Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Deadshot vs. Deathstroke vs. Deadpool, Dr. Fate