Tue, 26 January 2016
As 2016 begins, it is more apparent than ever that Americans are badly in need of enlightenment. Paul and AJ have chosen the form of the Enlightener, and he is none other than everyone's favorite wacky British neighbor, Wesley "Wezzo" Mead. Wezzo enlightens the boys' American ears with talk of how his own country has fallen apart following last summer's Labour election, the documentary series I'll Have What Phil's Having, how he simply could not endure The Revenant, and Don Hertzfeldt's short film World of Tomorrow. Plus, AJ's dying!
Next: Hitchcock Month begins with The Daily Dot writer Aja Romano joining the boys to discuss 1943's Shadow of a Doubt and 1951's Strangers on a Train. |
Thu, 21 January 2016
Don your dead general's coat and strap on those snowshoes; for the Gobbledygeek season 7 premiere, we're taking the last stage to Red Rock for a discussion of Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight. Bringing Paul and AJ up to a Somewhat Disgruntled Four are Wanna Cook? author Ensley F. Guffey and A/V writer-director Joseph Lewis. Ensley, a bonafide historian, teaches us how Tarantino plays with historical symbolism; while Joe, a die-hard Tarantino fan, tells us of the religiosity of his Hateful Eight 70mm experience. The gang also discusses the film's handling of race and misogyny, how Tarantino borrows from The Thing, whether or not the film is a convincing mystery, and more. Plus, the boys pay tribute to the icons 2016 has already stolen from us.
Next: break out your scones, guv'nor. It's time once more for the delightfully British Wesley "Wezzo" Mead to make his journey across the pond. |