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  1. 4d ago

    Prop Plane Apocalypse - The Dog Stars (2012) Book One

    Dog. Man. Plane. Bangley. After the end of the world things narrow to a simple pattern and life becomes simple: survive one more day. Then the next day. This week the gang discusses Peter Heller's 2012 unique apocalypse novel The Dog Stars. Content disclaimer for death, self-harm and suicide. Support Us Merch & Books: underink.press The Publication: zeroindent.com Bonus episodes: patreon.com/zeroindent   Disclaimer I believe all copyrighted content used falls under Fair use as it is used for the purposes of commentary and criticism, and does not represent a market substitute for any of the original works as no original audio is used, and all footage is used with transformative commentary. Timestamps

  2. Jun 27

    Explaining (?) The Zone - Stalker (1979)

    The Room. The Stalker. The Zone. All that lays ahead and all that lays behind are contained and bounded by The Room. All you need do is step forward and discover who you really are.   This week the gang attempts to decode Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 masterpiece Stalker. Support Us Merch & Books: underink.press The Publication: zeroindent.com Bonus episodes: patreon.com/zeroindent   Disclaimer I believe all copyrighted content used falls under Fair use as it is used for the purposes of commentary and criticism, and does not represent a market substitute for any of the original works as no original audio is used, and all footage is used with transformative commentary. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:11:30 - Film Production 00:28:10 - Wax work opening 00:41:45 - Re-Entering The Zone 01:01:07 - The Long Way 01:20:00 - Big Weird Nap 01:34:30 - Strange Sewers 01:45:00 - The "Wish" 02:08:00 - The "Room" 02:20:19 - Christian reading 02:39:00 - Support us @ patreon.com/zeroindent

  3. Jun 13

    Vampire Apocalypse Blues - I Am Legend (1954)

    They come at night: every night. They call your name in the dark. They fling themselves at the walls and doors and roof. They will get in, eventually. How long can you last? This week the gang talks Richard Matheson's 1954 apocalpyse horror, I Am Legend to finally answer the question: what is a zombie? Support Us Merch & Books: underink.press The Publication: zeroindent.com Bonus episodes: patreon.com/zeroindent   Disclaimer I believe all copyrighted content used falls under Fair use as it is used for the purposes of commentary and criticism, and does not represent a market substitute for any of the original works as no original audio is used, and all footage is used with transformative commentary. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:19:00 - Robert, the every man 00:31:30 - Vampire Logic (and sex) 00:57:15 - Structuring Devestation 01:26:20 - Monk vs. Women 01:44:30 - Ruth 02:05:00 - Robert's death (I am Legend) 02:17:46 - Support us @ patreon.com/zeroindent

  4. May 30

    A Knightly Apocalypse - After London (1885)

    Feudal Japan, Saxony England and the end of the world loom over your choices. All is gone to ash and sulfur, but you're still here, left with a choice. To take up the mantle of the adventurer, or to be confined to your stead forever? This week Pat's on leave so David and J.M. read the original *original* apocalypse novel by Dick Jefferies. Support Us Merch & Books: underink.press The Publication: zeroindent.com Bonus episodes: patreon.com/zeroindent   Disclaimer I believe all copyrighted content used falls under Fair use as it is used for the purposes of commentary and criticism, and does not represent a market substitute for any of the original works as no original audio is used, and all footage is used with transformative commentary. Timestamps

  5. May 16

    Extinction At Last - On The Beach (1957) Part 3

    The end of the world occurs at beach in Port Phillip Bay of all places, and you sit in your big car and stare at the grey counterspectacle, hoping in the final instance to see some aspect of how the world came to be. This week we cover the closing chapters, and closing days, of Neil Shute's apocalypse novel On The Beach. Support Us Merch & Books: underink.press The Publication: zeroindent.com Bonus episodes: patreon.com/zeroindent   Disclaimer I believe all copyrighted content used falls under Fair use as it is used for the purposes of commentary and criticism, and does not represent a market substitute for any of the original works as no original audio is used, and all footage is used with transformative commentary. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Book complications 00:24:00 - Extinction politics 00:41:10 - Who goes last 01:07:00 - Dwight and Moira 01:23:50 - Peter and Mary 01:32:20 - Dwight's loyalties 01:38:40 - Substance of reality 01:59:40 - How it ends

  6. May 2

    Enemies of Art - On The Beach (1957) Part 2

    When it all comes down we must endure the worst type of person. A vapid, shallow, military man. This week we discuss Neil Shute's On The Beach and how it relates to gender politics and the economics of the time. Support Us Merch & Books: underink.press The Publication: zeroindent.com Bonus episodes: patreon.com/zeroindent   Disclaimer I believe all copyrighted content used falls under Fair use as it is used for the purposes of commentary and criticism, and does not represent a market substitute for any of the original works as no original audio is used, and all footage is used with transformative commentary. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Neil Shute's opus 00:16:16 - Faith & Gender 00:45:45 - Dwight: art enemy 01:07:40 - Brandy taste test 01:10:22 - Dwight & Moira 01:47:20 - Chicken Tangent 01:54:10 - Last ever grand prix

  7. Apr 18

    Original Australian Apocalypse - On The Beach (1957) Part 1

    Melbourne, Australia: nuclear winter approaches as the equatorial winds shift each year. You have twelve months left on the outside, more likely eight, and six on the inside. What will you do with the time you have left? This week we discuss the introductory section of Neil Shute's confronting apocalypse novel set in Patrick and David's backyard. Support Us Merch & Books: underink.press The Publication: zeroindent.com Bonus episodes: patreon.com/zeroindent   Disclaimer I believe all copyrighted content used falls under Fair use as it is used for the purposes of commentary and criticism, and does not represent a market substitute for any of the original works as no original audio is used, and all footage is used with transformative commentary. Timestamps 00:00:00 - High level thoughts 00:23:01 - The Submarine & Dwight 00:43:44 - Australian vs. American 01:15:20 - Domino Effect "American Empire" 01:31:42 - Australian Summer 01:48:40 - Apocalypse Inception 01:59:30 - Ultimate solution 02:05:50 - Support us @ patreon.com/zeroindent

  8. Apr 4

    It's a weapon! - The Book of Eli (2009)

    The book itself you recall - the sentiment, the heft of it. And if you really concentrate, you can remember some of the words, but never complete sections. You wonder idly if there's a copy left in the wold now that it has emptied. You imagine probably in the basement of a church or tucked into the pocket behind a seat in an abandoned car. This week we talk through Denzel Washington's action flick, The Book of Eli Support Us Merch & Books: underink.press The Publication: zeroindent.com Bonus episodes: patreon.com/zeroindent   Disclaimer I believe all copyrighted content used falls under Fair use as it is used for the purposes of commentary and criticism, and does not represent a market substitute for any of the original works as no original audio is used, and all footage is used with transformative commentary. Timestamps 00:00:00 - It begins! 00:02:30 - Junk food film 00:15:30 - Can Eli see? 00:27:30 - Baddest motherf-er 00:53:30 - Solara 01:14:55 - Final showdown 01:34:45 - Reciting the bible 01:46:15 - Bizarre Ending 01:58:00 - Support us @ patreon.com/zeroindent

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