Zebras In America

Zebras In America
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Zebras In America

“Dude, you can get past a dog. Nobody f's with a lion.” - Grandma's Boy “You notice things if you pay attention.” - In The Mood For Love Marcus Pinn likes movies. Scott Thorough likes movies. Marcus writes about movies (Pinnland Empire, The Pink Smoke), and Scott sometimes scores movies (Newlyweeds, Manos Sucias). They both have a background in hyper underground rap music, and enjoy sandwiches. Through a deep love of rap music, wrestling, and dissecting low and high brow cinema, Marcus and Scott developed an interesting kinship. After a bar conversation about movies where a stranger interrupted to tell them how much they enjoyed listening, they decided, “hey let's see if other people want to listen to our zany thoughts about film”. “Zebras In America” is a stream of consciousness rap on film and anywhere it may take a conversation. "Zebras In America Opening Theme" music by Scott, scratches by Marcus. Logo created by DJ SNAFU

  1. Popcorn Eschaton 44 - 'The Shawshank Redemption'

    NOV 7

    Popcorn Eschaton 44 - 'The Shawshank Redemption'

    On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John are joined by prison reform professional Noah Barth. to discuss the modern classic 'The Shawshank Redemption.' They examine the film's take on the prison system as an institution, hope, and the relationship between platonic soulmates. Noah brought a great deal of wisdom and insight to the discussion and helped us use the film as a springboard to talk about one of the most difficult topics in our nation's history. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Song at the end is a sample from "Escape From the Prison Planet" by Clutch.

    1h 17m
  2. Popcorn Eschaton 43 - 'Lady In The Water'

    OCT 25

    Popcorn Eschaton 43 - 'Lady In The Water'

    It's time for Scott and John to take a dive into M. Night Shyamalan's 2006 fantasy 'Lady in the Water,' the much-maligned fairytale of community and redemption. They discuss how the film has its heart in the right place but is also extremely messy, how Shyamalan could benefit from more active collaborators in his filmmaking, and the parallels the film has with Bantu Kongo cosmology. Also: John is introduced to a hip-hop classic from 1992! Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Song at the end is a sample from "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" by Pete Rock & CL Smooth.

    46 min
  3. Popcorn Eschaton 42 - 'Prince Of Darkness'

    OCT 11

    Popcorn Eschaton 42 - 'Prince Of Darkness'

    It's spooky season, so Scott and John are diving into John Carpenter's underappreciated, philosophical, theological, and science-obsessed horror movie, 'Prince of Darkness'! They discuss Carpenter's brilliant music, the big questions the movie asks, and opening the box of quantum mechanics to get at Schrödinger's Cat, even if it means we also open a jar of Evil Goo! Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/ Song at the end is a sample from "Hell Breaks Loose," available on the 'Prince of Darkness' Soundtrack.

    48 min
  4. Popcorn Eschaton 41 - 'Brute Force' And 'High Life'

    SEP 20

    Popcorn Eschaton 41 - 'Brute Force' And 'High Life'

    On this Popcorce Eschaton, Scott and John take a look at two drastically different, but complimentary, prison films: the raging ember of empathy for inmates, 1947's 'Brute Force,' directed by Jules Dassin, and Claire Denis's 'High Life,' a sci-fi meditation on the battle between despair and hope. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/ Song clip at the end is "Willow" by Tindersticks feat. Robert Pattinson, available on 'Music for Claire Denis’ 'High Life‘'

    50 min
  5. Popcorn Eschaton 40 - 'Harlan County, USA'

    SEP 6

    Popcorn Eschaton 40 - 'Harlan County, USA'

    Scott and John are joined once again by the brilliant Marcus Pinn as they discuss one of the most important documentaries ever made and one of the greatest testaments to the power of unions, 'Harlan County, USA.' They explore the enduring intensity of the film, the struggle behind getting the movie made, and what 'Harlan County, USA' has to say about the struggle of the working class, both in 1977 and today. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/ Marcus Pinn's writing can be found at www.pinnlandempire.com, and his latest music collaboration, 'Moses Malone' with garfunkle, can be found here: https://garfunkle.bandcamp.com/album/moses-malone Song clip at the end is from "Black Lung," composed and performed by Hazel Dickens

    48 min
  6. Popcorn Eschaton 39 - 'Transformers The Movie' And 'Ghost In The Shell'

    AUG 23

    Popcorn Eschaton 39 - 'Transformers The Movie' And 'Ghost In The Shell'

    Robots! The insatiable maw of capitalism! Awesome tunes! Scott and John dive into the glorious 1980s toy commercial... that is also a beautifully scored and animated ride through the galaxy with wonderfully realized characters, 'Transformers: The Movie!' Then they transition to the much more muted tones, but no less beautiful and energizing, world of 'Ghost in the Shell,' a dystopian masterpiece that tackles artificial intelligence, the nature of the soul, and how capitalism steals our right to our own bodies. These movies are a lot and they ROCK! "Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong," indeed. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/ Song clip at the end is from "Dare," written and performed by Stan Bush, available on the 'Transformers: The Movie" original motion picture soundtrack.

    57 min
  7. Popcorn Eschaton 38 - 'The Spirit Of The Beehive' And 'The Devil's Backbone'

    AUG 9

    Popcorn Eschaton 38 - 'The Spirit Of The Beehive' And 'The Devil's Backbone'

    Scott and John take a trip to the Spanish Civil War to look at two profound meditations on death, conflict, and childhood, Victor Erice's 'The Spirit of the Beehive' and Guillermo del Toro's 'The Devil's Backbone.' They discuss how each film approaches fascism and finds beauty even in the most devastating tragedies. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/

    58 min
  8. Popcorn Eschaton 37 - 'Valhalla Rising' And 'Escape' (aka 'Flukt')

    JUL 19

    Popcorn Eschaton 37 - 'Valhalla Rising' And 'Escape' (aka 'Flukt')

    On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John take a journey to medieval Scandinavia for tales of flight both physical and spiritual. First they discuss Nicolas Winding Refn's 2009 film 'Valhalla Rising,' then focus on the 2012 post-Black Death survival picture 'Escape.' Go North, grab a sword, and RUN! Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/ Clip at the end is the song "Havenless," from Enslaved's album 'Below the Lights' (2003), available from Osmose Productions: https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com/album/below-the-lights

    47 min
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“Dude, you can get past a dog. Nobody f's with a lion.” - Grandma's Boy “You notice things if you pay attention.” - In The Mood For Love Marcus Pinn likes movies. Scott Thorough likes movies. Marcus writes about movies (Pinnland Empire, The Pink Smoke), and Scott sometimes scores movies (Newlyweeds, Manos Sucias). They both have a background in hyper underground rap music, and enjoy sandwiches. Through a deep love of rap music, wrestling, and dissecting low and high brow cinema, Marcus and Scott developed an interesting kinship. After a bar conversation about movies where a stranger interrupted to tell them how much they enjoyed listening, they decided, “hey let's see if other people want to listen to our zany thoughts about film”. “Zebras In America” is a stream of consciousness rap on film and anywhere it may take a conversation. "Zebras In America Opening Theme" music by Scott, scratches by Marcus. Logo created by DJ SNAFU

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    Zebras In America
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    225
  • Rating
    Explicit
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