Episodes

  • Episode 186: I Knew This Job Wouldn't Be Easy
    Aug 25 2025

    This week for a bonus episode, we watch Shin Godzilla (2016) and discuss its similarities to Neon Genesis Evangelion, American individualism, and what childhood movie is a bond between us.

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Episode 185: I'm Running Out Of Heroes, Man
    Aug 18 2025

    This week, we watch Michael Mann's sixth feature film The Insider (1999) and discuss Hideo Kojima, infuriating corporate lawyers, and the urge to stare out into the ocean void.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Episode 184: Well, That's Wonderful
    Aug 11 2025

    This week, we watch Michael Mann's fifth feature film Heat (1995) and discuss the brilliantly understated script, men's struggle in the modern world, and Val Kilmer reloading his rifle.

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • Episode 183: The Whole World's On Fire
    Aug 4 2025

    This week we are joined by our friend @cochino_raindog! We watch Michael Mann's fourth feature film The Last Of The Mohicans (1992) and discuss its four-quadrant appeal, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Mann as a romantic?

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Episode 182: Recover The Mindset
    Jul 28 2025

    This week, we watch Michael Mann's third feature film Manhunter (1982), and discuss blending realism and style, films of a specific decade, and good cheesy moments.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Episode 181: We're All Done Fighting
    Jul 21 2025

    This week we are joined by our friend @johmorga! We watch the film The Keep (1983) and discuss the book versus the film, bad production design, and the "actor" David Bowie.

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Episode 180: I Don't Deal With Egos
    Jul 14 2025

    This week, we start Season 8 of the podcast with director Michael Mann's first feature film, Thief (1981), and discuss our introductions to his films, struggling with repetitive plot, and appreciating non-attractive actors.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Episode 179: I'm Okay With How I Feel
    Jul 7 2025

    This week, we are joined by friends @thehandunseen and @rocketvondoom for the Season Seven finale! We watch Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time (2021) and discuss creativity versus skill, Hideaki Anno running out of things to say, and our final thoughts on the entirety of Evangelion.

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    2 hrs and 22 mins