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Midnight Local

Midnight Local

By: Greg Titian & Meredith Ambelang
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 When you spend all day in a studio shooting a YouTube series about drinking, things can run off the rails in a hurry, and carefully managing that chaos is vital if you’re going to make a show like How to Drink, and that’s what Greg & Meredith have done for years. Here at Midnight Local we give into that chaos and let the rails be damned. These are the conversations that make you pause the movie because it just can't wait. Things like how the Hays Code destroyed cinema from 1934 - 1968, why David Lindelof should never be able to hold a pen again, and the fact that Joss Whedon doesn't live up to the morality of his own characters and also has tiny teeth. Midnight Local is a place to get weird about movies and shows and the rest and go beyond the who, what and where.Greg Titian & Meredith Ambelang Art
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  • Is Funny Hanks > Serious Hanks?, "The Burbs" (1989)

    Is Funny Hanks > Serious Hanks?, "The Burbs" (1989)
    Jul 22 2025
    Join us as we dive into the quirky world of "The Burbs," the 1989 comedy-horror film starring Tom Hanks. We explore its cult following, the suburban paranoia it humorously critiques, and the memorable performances that make it a timeless classic. Important question, did Tom Hanks break our timeline when he went from comedies to dramas? 00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - Setting the Scene 05:30 - Cult Classic Status 10:45 - Themes and Satire 15:20 - Behind the Scenes 20:00 - Memorable Scenes 25:30 - Tom Hanks' Performance 30:00 - The Ending Debate 35:45 - Trivia and Fun Facts 40:00 - Conclusion 42:00 - Tangents #Movies #FilmReview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Big 3-Oh No! Logan's Run (1976)

    The Big 3-Oh No! Logan's Run (1976)
    Jul 8 2025
    Last week, we talked about dystopian overpopulation, so this week we’re diving into dystopian population control with the 1976 cult classic Logan’s Run. This movie is far from perfect, but it offers a lot: stunning set design, an original (if bizarre) plot, and a healthy dose of retro-futuristic quirkiness. Of course, in the world of Logan’s Run, no one lives past 30—so both Greg and Mere are long dead by now. Luckily, they’ve dodged Carousel just long enough to bring you this episode. Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Themes of Logan's Run 02:43 The Society and Its Rules 05:22 The Concept of Renewal and Euthanasia 08:02 The Journey Beyond the Dome 10:51 The Encounter with Box and the Outside World 13:12 Confrontation and Realizations 16:05 The Final Showdown and Its Implications 34:32 Exploring the Dome and Its Implications 35:17 Dystopian Narratives: Soylent Green vs. Logan's Run 37:08 The Quest for Liberation: Breaking Free from the Dome 39:37 The Aftermath: Life Beyond the Dome 42:19 The Book vs. The Film 50:43 Disneyland and Utopian Visions 55:47 The Future of Humanity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Over population isn't real, 'Soylent Green' (1973)

    Over population isn't real, 'Soylent Green' (1973)
    Jul 1 2025
    Soylent Green is one of the quintessential Malthusian science fiction films with one of the most memorable endings so we thought it was time to give it a watch. Luckily we did not end up having 40 million people in NYC as of 2022 which is usually how it goes with dystopian theories. We found the movie hard to buy into because of how over the top it is. It has some cool ideas but overall it is not surprising that the movie became more of a punch line than an enduring classic. 00:00 Introduction to Soylent Green 02:51 Cultural Impact and References 05:29 Dystopian Themes and Societal Commentary 08:25 Character Analysis and Relationships 11:09 Malthusian Dystopia and Overpopulation 13:52 Critique of the Film's Logic 16:54 The Role of Food and Consumption 19:40 The Ending and Its Implications 34:46 Soylent Green: A Dark Revelation 38:55 Relationships in a Dystopian World 40:11 Charlton Heston's Performance and Legacy 45:53 Women and Their Roles in Society 54:37 The Consequences of Overpopulation 59:20 Edward G. Robinson's Last Performance 01:03:28 Malthusianism and Its Flaws 01:06:48 Fear and Cultural Narratives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
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