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  1. Cinematic Songs: The Lyrical Genius of Bob Dylan

    03/12/2025 · BONUS

    Cinematic Songs: The Lyrical Genius of Bob Dylan

    No matter how you feel about Bob Dylan, you cannot deny his songwriting skill. In this episode, Gary discusses three songs that illustrate Dylan’s ability to create clever rhymes and tell stories with vivid, cinematic lyrics.

    17 min
  2. A Complete Unknown (2024)

    02/27/2025

    A Complete Unknown (2024)

    HOW DOES IT FEEL........ HOW DOES IT FEEL........ TO BE LISTENING........ TO ANOTHER EPISODE........ ABOUT A COMPLETE UNKNOWN...... uhhh LIKE A ROLLING STONE. I can't rhyme, it's not my gift, I confess. But yes, we are talking about James Mangold's biopic about Bob Dylan and why we think it shines. So kick back, put on some shades as we talk about one of music's greatest enigmas.

    34 min
  3. Twisters Cinematic Universe (1996 & 2024)

    09/20/2024

    Twisters Cinematic Universe (1996 & 2024)

    WE GOT TWINS....... TWINS!!!! Or, more accurately, we've got a two-for-one deal in this episode. That's right, we're covering the 1996 classic alongside this year's sequel (?). So buckle up and keep an eye on your cows...... it's gonna be a bumpy ride.

    27 min
  4. Cinematic Songs: Question by The Old 97s

    08/23/2024 · BONUS

    Cinematic Songs: Question by The Old 97s

    On today’s episode, Gary discusses “Question” by the Old 97s. It is a sweet, acoustic alt-country song about a question that you should ask or say “yes” to once in your life.

    13 min
  5. 12 Angry Men (1957)

    08/23/2024

    12 Angry Men (1957)

    WE'RE BACK! It's been a minute, but we're here! And what better way to return than to discuss Sidney Lumet's timeless courtroom drama, 12 Angry Men! So sit down with us, as we discuss our love for a film about a bunch of men screaming at each other for 96 minutes (and it just might be the best film ever made).

    31 min
  6. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes + Wonka (2023)

    12/22/2023

    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes + Wonka (2023)

    Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination..... unless we're going to Panem. Join us for a truly bizarre crossover of two films that are all the rage right now at the box office, both of which happen to be origin stories for two very different characters. If you wanted to see us both sad and happy in the same episode, then you'll definitely want to tune in today.

    29 min
  7. Cinematic Songs: The Maker by Daniel Lanois

    12/15/2023 · BONUS

    Cinematic Songs: The Maker by Daniel Lanois

    Today Gary introduces a new occasional feature "Cinematic Songs." He discusses "The Maker" by Daniel Lanois. This beautiful and creative song evokes rich mental images with its redemptive story arc.

    16 min
  8. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)

    11/18/2023

    Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)

    The philosophical ruminations of young shell. A sentence you probably thought you'd never hear, but it's the topic of our latest episode. Join us as we talk about this underrated indie film, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.

    26 min
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