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The OA - Part II, Chapter 4: SYZYGY

OA escapes from Hap's prison with the help of Karim and in turn find out some deadly secrets about Nina Azarova. 
Welcome to the second half of our coverage and recap of Part II of The OA. We apologize it's taken us quite a long time to return, but we are back now! As per usual, Richy and Patrick dig into the twists and turns of The OA and in particular, the episode: SYZYGY. 
We hope you enjoyed the discussion and as ALWAYS, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA
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The Thing (1982)

When a mysterious dog stumbles upon an American military base camp, a group of scientists will soon find out that this canine is no ordinary dog, it will soon become the thing they will all fear the most. 
John Carpenter's 1982 classic, The Thing, is a sci-fi horror thriller whodunnit that was ahead of its time upon its initial release; being maligned as a gorefest without substance, it has now become a Mount Rushmore horror film masterpiece that continues to age like fine wine. 
If you haven't seen the film, run, don't walk to see this unforgettable gem. As always, we thank our supporters and we hope you enjoyed the film along with our discussion. 
 
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They Live (1988)

After stumbling into a new town while looking for work, John Nada discovers an underground resistance hellbent on waking the general public from their slumber induced by insidious forces who control mass media and government entities. Their secret weapon? Sunglasses that filter out subliminal messages and illusions fed through television, advertisements, and more than you could possibly imagine.
 
Filled with an uncanny amount of prescience that foretold the rise of hyperconsumerism, police militarization, authoritarianism, far-reaching oligarchies, corporate greed, class warfare, collective lethargy, and unyielding zealotry, John Carpenter’s “They Live" was ultimately considered a commercial failure at the time of its release. Eventually it became a cult phenomenon, where people often know many of its hooks but have never taken the bait.
 
We are here to tell you that this film is an overlooked masterpiece that sparks important questions, encourages public discourse, and urges viewers to question the ideologies and worldviews that make up their reality.
 
Disclaimer: A sizable portion of this episode is missing because our recording became corrupted halfway through. Was foul play involved? Are the social elite purposely trying to silence your favorite film podcast? Was it an inside job, or did Kevin accidentally press the wrong button? You decide. As always, thank you to our supporters, and we hope you enjoy the discussion.
 
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Angels Egg (1985)

A mysterious young girl wanders a desolate, otherworldly landscape, carrying a large egg. Join us in discussing Mamoru Oshii's third film to be selected for the pod and it will not be the last film from Oshii. 
 
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Its a hard one to find but currently it is on youtube with subs. 
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

 Months have passed without a culprit in her daughters murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move painting three billboards that lead into her town with a controversial message directed at her questionable local police department and its adored sheriff. The message on the billboards causes many different reactions from the people of this small town.
 
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21 Jump Street (2012)

Recent police academy graduates, Schmidt and Jenko have dreams of becoming action heroes beyond riding bikes, learning Miranda rights, and patrolling public parks. When they get into huge trouble with upper management, they're assigned to the Jump Street unit to go undercover as high school students to bust a drug operation while dealing with their inner teenage anxieties. 
Welcome to the new year, 2023, while we start off with one of the best action comedies of the past decade, if not the best. 
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Gattaca (1997) Ft. Chris Valenzuela

When hyper-specialization and scientific hubris combined to create a new standard for genetic sequencing in human DNA, it birthed the next stage in the evolution of class warfare. Regardless of one's credentials, experience, and effort, their trajectory in life is now determined, dictated, and tracked entirely by their genetic makeup. Those birthed under natural conditions are discriminated against and labeled "in-valid" by society due to their organic abnormalities and reduced lifespan.
 
Vincent Freeman, an in-valid, works as a janitor at a local space program named Gattaca. Due to his weak heart, he will never be admitted to the program and will remain earthbound until the day he dies. He decides to go against his fate by purchasing the genetic makeup of a near-perfect individual named Jerome Morrow. Vincent poses as Jerome and infiltrates Gattaca to become one step closer to leaving behind his genetic shackles on Earth.
 
Special thanks to our guest Chris Valenzuela (@chris7874) for selecting this film and visiting us. If you ever want to be a guest on our podcast, please write to us because we would love to have you on. Apologies for any audio slip ups, delays, or volume issues, we recorded this episode virtually. As always, thank you to our supporters, and we hope you enjoy the discussion.
 
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00:00:40 - Introduction
00:01:20 - Introducing Chris Valenzuela
00:07:40 - Chris’ reason for selecting Gattaca
00:08:48 - Films/media we viewed during impressionable years
00:16:13 - Initial impressions of Gattaca
00:22:12 - Gattaca logline
00:23:31 - Individual ratings
00:35:20 - Where to watch
00:35:40 - Spoilers

The OA - Part II, Chapter 3: Magic Mirror

Returning to Crestwood, Michigan after the fateful incident that took The OA's life, Buck receives an uncanny message from Rachel that reconciles the Crestwood Five once again, as they embark on a road trip to find out what it all means. 
We hope you enjoyed this discussion and remember, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA. Let us know what we can do in the future to add more twists and turns to the conversation and if there are any details we might be missing. We read everything and would love to know your thoughts! #watchtheOA. 
 
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The Christmas Tapes (2022) with SPECIAL GUEST: Randy Nundlall Jr.

Welcome to The Christmas Tapes, the horror anthology film brought to you by co-directors Rob Livings and Randy Nundlall Jr. 'Tis the season of the gifts that keep on killing. In this special episode, we are joined by one half of the duo, Randy, as he discusses the film and the films that inspired him to make The Christmas Tapes. Be on the lookout for the film's official United States premiere in Sacramento, California next week on Wednesday, December 14th at The Tower Theatre. Be there, if you dare!
As always, thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoyed the discussion. 
 
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The OA - Part II, Chapter 2: Treasure Island

As Karim furthers his investigation, he discovers an experiment that is somehow connected to Pierre Ruskin, "The Prophet of the Valley" and the study of dreams. The OA reacquaints herself with Homer, as she tries to help him remember who he is before reuniting with Scott, Homer, and Renata. 
We hope you enjoyed this discussion and remember, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA. 
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