Bryne and JR. recap some of our favorite films of a very good year, then dive into a couple that signal a shift in how we are telling stories as a culture. The Big Short, Sicario and Netflix’ Making a Murderer demonstrate an important shift away from the traditional virtue narrative Americans like so much toward more complicated, complex and honest storytelling. We evaluate this shift, and why we are so excited for it.
The gang investigates the new horror film THE FOREST, set in the infamous Suicide Forest in Japan and starring Game of Thrones’ Natalie Dormer. Though all agree the film is average, they are split as to whether this makes the film worth watching. Listen up – first half is spoiler-free!
HBO’s President of Programming recently apologized for the failed second season of True Detective, In contrast, DC Comics editorial team have refused to acknowledge mistakenly identifying the language of Pakistan as “Pakistanian”. Comparing these two responses gives us valuable leadership insight.
America loves a good hero, but new stories, like The Big Short and Making a Murderer, have made it to screen that focus on systematic failure rather than personal victory. Find out how they frame the moral dilemma differently.
For our first Christmas together, the gang investigates the granddaddy of all slasher flicks, the 1974 classic Black Christmas. They’re divided as to the film’s merits, and comparing it to the gory 2006 remake doesn’t help. Does this horror classic deserve the title? Is this the film that splits the gang apart once and for all?
2015 was a record breaking-year for the box office. What were the best films of the year? JR. counts down his top 15.
Where was your identity most powerfully shaped? College is the great cocoon for many of us.
After finally watching the original Star Wars film as an adult, I’m thinking it’s overrated…
Scholars debate when the Exodus actually took place – if it did at all. We explore the case for the so-called Early and Late dates, as well as alternative theories for the Exodus event.
Episode VII: The Force Awakens is a great new installment in the Star Wars saga.