The Men who Stare at Screens

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In depth conversations about a variety of visual media.

  1. 10/25/2019

    El Camino, Joker & Star Wars 9 trailer reaction

    John, Sam and Jared are back with plenty to say. First they cover the enjoyable yet not essential Breaking Bad movie. Then Jared shares his take on Joker before the whole crew sounds off on Star Wars and terrible books we read in school.

  2. 02/21/2019

    Oscars 2019 - Prediction Show

    John, Brandon, Sam, Jared, and newcomer Mathis all chime in on the other five best picture nominees. The guys then comment on how disappointing this year's field turned out to be, and then they eventually make a few reluctant predictions.

  3. 02/14/2019

    Oscars 2019 - Two Great Films & Roma

    Sam, John, and Jared chat about Blackkklansman, Black Panther, and Roma. They loved two of them, and the other... just listen and find out.

  4. 02/07/2019

    Oscars 2019 - Nominations Reactions

    John, Sam, and Jared share their thoughts on the 2019 Oscar nominations, their complaints, and the strength of this year's best picture pool.

  5. 07/26/2018

    The Shawshank Redemption Special

    In honor of Jared's dad's birthday this week, the guys take a deep dive into one of his all-time favorite films--The Shawshank Redemption. John and Sam discuss where they believe Shawshank ranks among the best movies ever and what makes the film so beloved. Later, they all catch up on movies they've watched lately, and Jared talks about his latest movie-watching milestone.

  6. 07/12/2018

    Movie Theater Etiquette & Trailers Discussion

    First John and Jared chat about 'First Reformed' and 'Ant-man and the Wasp,' two movies that they both enjoyed. Next, the guys tackle the topic of movie theater etiquette. They discuss what's acceptable, what's not and swap a couple horror stories. Then they provide their takes on what's wrong with modern trailers and how to fix them. And of course, they close with quick comments on a couple other movies they've seen lately.

  7. 02/25/2018

    Oscars 2018: Lady Bird & Predictions

    The fervent foursome come in hot with differing views on Lady Bird, which is apparently not as universally beloved as some may think. Then the guys make their awards predictions for the upcoming Oscars.

  8. 02/22/2018

    Oscars 2018 - The Shape of Water

    The guys break down The Shape of Water in rich, generous detail, much the way that director Guillermo Del Toro tells this story. It's an unlikely but still authentic and endearing romance. Later the guys chat about a few overlooked movies from 2017.

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