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Cataloging a galaxy of genre film

  1. Fear (1996)

    03/05/2024

    Fear (1996)

    Mark Wahlburg terrorizes Reese Witherspoon, her best friend, Alyssa Milano, a security guard, and a dog in that nineties thriller made for teenagers (but also for adults): Fear! Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Check out Biggs’ other podcast Fields of Glory Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠

    47 min
  2. Under the Skin (2013)

    02/27/2024

    Under the Skin (2013)

    In a quick episode Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin is examined. We sift through the symbolism that speaks volumes on sexuality and humanity. And we talk about how Scarlett Johansson's choice in films during this period addressed being a sex symbol in interesting ways. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd

    45 min
  3. Spirited Away (2001)

    02/20/2024

    Spirited Away (2001)

    This episode we look at Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. The environmental and generational themes are discussed, the fluidity of the animation, how Japanese culture interprets some things differently than the west, and what constitutes a coming of age movie. Plus, what’s up with that big baby? Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠

    59 min
  4. To Wong Fu, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

    02/13/2024

    To Wong Fu, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

    Xavion and Biggs begin by looking at LBGTQ representation in the 90's and then deconstruct To Wong Fu, Thanks For Everyting! Julie Newmar. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠

    1h 18m
  5. The Road To Ruin: Office Space (1999)

    02/06/2024

    The Road To Ruin: Office Space (1999)

    Listen to the sixth episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. This time we look at Office Space which was released at a period of malaise in the late nineties. We note the archetypes of human beings, how so many actors become known for their roles, how it set up The Office, and so much more! Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd

    1h 13m
  6. The Road To Ruin: The Black Cauldron (1985)

    01/30/2024

    The Road To Ruin: The Black Cauldron (1985)

    Listen to the fifth episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. The Black Cauldron took ten years to make the big screen. It was animated by three generations of Disney artists. It had more directors than presidents of Mount Rushmore. Three CEOs oversaw it. And it tanked. And by tanked, I mean it took down the entire animation division of Disney for years. And that’s just scratching the surface. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd

    56 min
  7. The Road To Ruin: Spaceballs (1987)

    01/23/2024

    The Road To Ruin: Spaceballs (1987)

    Listen to the fourth episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. Spaceballs is now considered a top tier comedy, and THE Star Wars parody. But when it was released in 1987, it fell well short of predictions for a new Mel Brooks comedy. And yet, it managed to enter the lexicon and become Mel Brooks most profitable movie on video. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd

    1h 14m
  8. The Road To Ruin: The Big Lebowski (1998)

    01/16/2024

    The Road To Ruin: The Big Lebowski (1998)

    Listen to the third episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. The Big Lebowski failed to meet expectations. But it managed to not only become a cult classic, has festivals in its honor that pop up around the country, and has inspired a religion. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd

    1h 11m
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