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Fear (1996)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 47:09


Mark Wahlburg terrorizes Reese Witherspoon, her best friend, Alyssa Milano, a security guard, and a dog in that nineties thriller made for teenagers (but also for adults): Fear! Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Check out Biggs' other podcast Fields of Glory Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Under the Skin (2013)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 44:54


In a quick episode Jonathan Glazer's Under the Skin is examined. We sift through the symbolism that speaks volumes on sexuality and humanity. And we talk about how Scarlett Johansson's choice in films during this period addressed being a sex symbol in interesting ways. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Spirited Away (2001)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 58:34


This episode we look at Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away. The environmental and generational themes are discussed, the fluidity of the animation, how Japanese culture interprets some things differently than the west, and what constitutes a coming of age movie. Plus, what's up with that big baby? Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

To Wong Fu, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 78:27


Xavion and Biggs begin by looking at LBGTQ representation in the 90's and then deconstruct To Wong Fu, Thanks For Everyting! Julie Newmar. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

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The Road To Ruin: Office Space (1999)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 73:19


Listen to the sixth episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. This time we look at Office Space which was released at a period of malaise in the late nineties. We note the archetypes of human beings, how so many actors become known for their roles, how it set up The Office, and so much more! Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

The Road To Ruin: The Black Cauldron (1985)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 55:44


Listen to the fifth episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. The Black Cauldron took ten years to make the big screen. It was animated by three generations of Disney artists. It had more directors than presidents of Mount Rushmore. Three CEOs oversaw it. And it tanked. And by tanked, I mean it took down the entire animation division of Disney for years. And that's just scratching the surface. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

The Road To Ruin: Spaceballs (1987)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 73:35


Listen to the fourth episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. Spaceballs is now considered a top tier comedy, and THE Star Wars parody. But when it was released in 1987, it fell well short of predictions for a new Mel Brooks comedy. And yet, it managed to enter the lexicon and become Mel Brooks most profitable movie on video. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

The Road To Ruin: The Big Lebowski (1998)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 71:25


Listen to the third episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. The Big Lebowski failed to meet expectations. But it managed to not only become a cult classic, has festivals in its honor that pop up around the country, and has inspired a religion. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

The Road To Ruin: The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 61:14


Listen to the second episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. Part two is the movie that made Eddie Murphy cry: The Adventures of Pluto Nash. A director was locked out. An editor was replaced. An actor in a bit part was uncredited and stalked by a co-worker. And that's not even mentioning the caliber of movie. This one's a stinker. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

The Road To Ruin: Ishtar (1987)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 50:54


Listen to the first episode of an six part mini-series where movies that were disastrous are explored. Part one is the movie that was so disastrous that it was dubbed The Road to Ruin (hence naming the mini-series). Elaine May, Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman made a movie that not only bombed, but helped Coca-Cola get out of the pictures (after transporting a small fortune for them, anyway). We're talking about Ishtar. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Conan the Barbarian (1982)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 59:37


We close out season three (don't worry, next week we start season four) with Conan the Barbarian! This episode we discuss a sword and sorcery movie from the eighties that was somehow successful. We also talk about how it was the start of Arnold Schwarzenegger's career as an A-lister, why John Milius' oeuvre includes chucking decapitated heads, and whether there's a string of white supremacy that runs through this (there is). Plus, we answer the riddle of steel, push the wheel of pain, and see our enemies driven before us. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

The Beastmaster (1982)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 58:16


The Beastmaster is super cheezy, really dumb, and lots of fun. That's why Xaivion and Biggs are digging in. This episode they discover why Rip Torn had a disturbingly big and pointed nose, how to not properly handle animals, and that chesticles could be in a PG movie. Discover along with them, won't you? Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Hugo (2011)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 50:49


This week Xaivion and Biggs discuss one of Martin Scorcese's most overlooked movies: Hugo. It's a family movie that appears to be about an orphan living in a train station, but is actually about Georges Méliès' contribution to film, as well as his reclamation. Not only do we dive into the themes of Hugo, but we talk about Méliès and his place in history. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

I, Tonya (2017)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 60:33


We talk about what is fact, and what is fiction in I, Tonya. Is Tonya Harding a feminist idol? Was the movie completely false? How did the media change with the scandal? We answer it all with smoke in our mouths, and parrot on our shoulder. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Girls Trip (2017)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 73:57


This week check out Girls Trip. We wonder why Queen Latifah's character isn't an archetype. We figure out which one we would be. And of course we break it down beat by beat. So slide down your zipline and shoot a fire hose into the crowd with us. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 61:21


This week there's big trouble in Little China as we cover…umm…Big Trouble in Little China. We discuss its ascension to cult classic, John Carpenter's unique framing of the main character, its influence on video games, whether it's racist, and a whole lot more! Support the show through ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Send an⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

I am Legend (2007)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 60:33


This week we pull apart the 2007 I Am Legend. We talk about how the movie feels different after the world shutting down, how it's a product of 9/11, and how it compares and contrasts to the book and previous two movies. Support the show through ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Send an⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Nope (2022)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 88:52


We had so much covering a Jordan Peele movie last week, we completed the trio. We talk about the many ways that Nope centers on spectacle and exploitation. And, you know, aliens. Support the show through ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Send an⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Get Out (2017)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 140:08


Xaivion and Biggs break down Get Out one microaggression at a time. They uncover all the symbolism, discuss liberal racism, and uncover every nook and cranny of one of the greatest movies of all time. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

The Blackening (2023)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 69:27


This week watched The Blackening, a horror comedy brought to you by 3Peat. We discuss how they frame what it is to be the blackest, how it subverts horror movies, and the power of the racist imagery it employs. Support the show through⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Send an⁠⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at⁠ ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Rosmary's Baby (1968)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 66:30


Xaivion and Biggs discuss Rosemary's Baby, how influential it is as a movie and potentially with the evangelical christian rhetoric. Plus they talk about Roman Polanski's awful history that ties in with the themes of the movie, and the Manson murders mirroring…but not truly connected to…the film. Support the show through ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Send an⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠ to the show⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Black Sheep (2006)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 47:47


A lamb is experimented on and causes a whole farm of sheep to become blood thirsty. Even worse is that if you survive one of their bites you become an angry seven foot tall yoked minotaur sheep. Xaivion and Biggs laugh their way through a conversation about a capital F film: Black Sheep. Please note, David Spade is allegedly not involved in the making of this movie. Support the show through ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Send an⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠ or find the show on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Circle (2015) with new host Xaivion Cozzens

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 58:05


Fifty people of diverse backgrounds awaken to find themselves in a game where they must eliminate each other until one is left. New host Xaivion Cozzens joins Biggs to dissect a film that dares to ask the questions: would you eliminate someone because of their skin color? Or age? How about not having children? Or being boring? There's more to it than that, and the hosts dig in. Support the show through ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Send an⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠ or find the show on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Ask me about movies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 33:48


Biggs turns to the audience and asks what movies they'd like him to riff on, and then riffs away! Support the show through ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Send an⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠ or find the show on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Evolving superhero aesthetics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 36:49


Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse has lifted the bar for the look of comic book movies. Biggs breaks down the benchmarks that lead to it, then explains how the newest Spidey movie broke the mold. Support the show through ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Send an⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠ or find the show on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Barbenheimer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 32:09


A Cosmic Void is back for a third season! Biggs lets you know what to expect from the updated show. Then he breaks down the themes of Barbie and Oppenheimer. Buckle up, we're taking a pink C1 Corvette to Los Alamos! Support the show through ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Send an⁠ ⁠email⁠⁠ or find the show on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Find short movie reviews by Biggs at ⁠⁠Letterboxd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acosmicvoid/message

Bring up the house lights

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 46:21


Welcome to the final episode of A Cosmic Void. Biggs wraps up the show by letting you in behind the scenes of how the show was created, rifts, reconciliations, memories of guests, and a whole lot more. Bring up the house lights. https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Follow our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

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Alien Covenant (2017)

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 118:32


This week for A Cosmic Void Jeremiah returns to do a commentary that you don't need to watch the movie to enjoy. We break down Alien Covenant as well as the Alien franchise as a whole. Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

The Matrix franchise

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 56:55


This episode of A Cosmic Void Jeremiah is back (on a previously recorded episode) to talk about The Matrix franchise, with a spotlight on The Matrix Resurrections. We discuss how the first movie was game changing and altered Keanu Reeves' perception to the movie going public. We also discuss the immediate sequels, and how we feel about the newest film. Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 60:09


This week on A Cosmic Void Amanda Pirre sits in to break down Pee Wee's Big Adventure. We discuss how Tim Burton's career evolved (and devolved), how this movie laid the groundwork for Paul Reubens to change children's television, whether Pee Wee is secretly a serial killer, and so much more! Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Moneyball (2011) with Aaron Donaldson of Reel War Project

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 129:19


This episode of A Cosmic Void Aaron Donaldson from the Reel War Project comes on to discuss the podcast's first sports movie: Moneyball. In addition to breaking the movie down we examine how sabermetrics has transformed all of sports, how sports movies occupy a similar space with war movies, what a Stanley Kubrick Disney film would look like, and so much more! Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs Check out Reel War Project https://open.spotify.com/show/3nnK9FtFfGZD6HLSnaFWiU --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

De Cierta Manera--One Way or Another (1977)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 54:31


This week on A Cosmic Void Biggs breaks down an influential movie you may not have heard of: De Cierta Manera (One Way or Another). This movie is a blend of documentary and drama. It was directed by an Afro-Cuban woman in Cuba in the seventies and was one of the first films to truly achieve intersectionality. There are themes of feminism, racism, and classism all throughout. And it was the feature debut, and swan song, of Sara Gómez. Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Wayne's World (1992) with Allen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 114:45


This episode of A Cosmic Void has Bigg's friend Allen joining in to talk about Wayne's World. They discuss its influence on pop culture at large, the context of joke that can't possibly hit anymore, battles while making the movie, and a whole lot more! Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Wishmaster (1997)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 69:48


This week on A Cosmic Void Karl Borneman of Not Safe for Network guests on the show to cover Wishmaster! Find out what happens when a Djinn grants people wishes when they don't actually wish. Yes we're deep diving into the movie made by Wes Craven (not really), and starring Freddie Krueger (sort of), Jason Voorhees (kind of), Candyman (no bees), and Henriette from Evil Dead 2 (you must understand what really going on now). Plus, we figure out what the movie would look like with the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast because what else are you going to talk about? Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Flash Gordon (1980) with Alexsa Prince and Alex Wolfe

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 78:16


This episode of A Cosmic Void Alexsa Prince and Alex Wolfe join Biggs to discuss the 1980 cult classic: Flash Gordon! We cover the history of the franchise from it's comic strip beginnings, why the movie is an undeniable (but watchable) train wreck, and the Queen of it all! Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Better Off Dead (1985) with Sarah Lynn of Dipperz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 73:17


This week on A Cosmic Void Sarah Lynn from the Dipperz podcast joins Biggs to discuss the eighties cult classic that doesn't get any respect, but doesn't feature Rodney Dangerfield: Better Off Dead. We break down beat for beat why this movie is amazing, but could never be made today. We deep dive into John Cusack's hatred and supposed softening of the film. And of course we traverse all the surreal comedic bits live in this movie. Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs And check out Sarah Lynn's podcast (as well as previous guest Lauren O'Neil https://open.spotify.com/show/6LMXvqaGE3WsXHFhWMTuHB --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

The Thin Blue Line (1988) with Lauren O'Neil of Dipperz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 98:20


This week on A Cosmic Void Lauren O'Neil from the Dipperz podcast returns to talk about the Errol Morris documentary: The Thin Blue Line. This is one of the most influential docs out there…and it helped free an innocent man. We get into the weeds on the details of the case, how policing worked then and now, the death penalty, and many more subjects. You won't want to miss this one! Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Red Dawn (1984) with Brandon Beardslee of the Not Safe for Network podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 48:39


This episode A Cosmic Void is covering a beloved classic, or wretched propaganda depending on your opinion. Brandon Beardslee from the Not Safe for Network podcast joins Biggs to talk about the original 1984 movie: Red Dawn! Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 55:00


This week A Cosmic Void concludes it's influential zombie block with punk infused, jiggly, not to mention wild sort of sequel to Night of the Living Dead: Return of the Living Dead! We talk about how it finished the template for zombies that George Romero began. We look at it's influence with punk rock in the mainstream. But most of all, we…want…YOUR BRAINS! Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 67:48


This week A Cosmic Void continues it's three zombie movie block with the most influential entry of the genre: Dawn of the Dead. We discuss how the film was mired in social commentary by it's depictions of racism, the patriarchy, the media, and of course the theme that rules them all: commercialism. We spotlight Tom Savini in his big break as a makeup artist and an actor. We compare the construction of the movie with it's 2004 remake and The Walking Dead. And that's just the edge of the machete! Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Night of the Living Dead (1968) with Janalee Minton

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 46:47


This episode of A Cosmic Void Jeremiah, Biggs, and Janalee Minton tackle the zombie movie that started a genre: Night of the Living Dead! We examine the racial message of this movie…even if Romero didn't intentionally insert it. We talk about what the modern movies grabbed from this, and what they discarded. We note that this movie was the most gory horror movie of the time because for five months there was no rating system. And that's barely scratching the surface. Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Parasite (2019)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 71:20


This week A Cosmic Void talks about the best picture win that was the best moment of 2020…in the before times. We're covering, of course, the Bong Joon-Ho instant classic Parasite. We pull apart the metaphor of the movie and notice how it resonates from the story all the way down to production design. We also talk about how it's already hugely influential and so many other things! Follow on Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Apocalypse Now (1979)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 53:14


This episode of A Cosmic Void we discuss the seminal Vietnam movie: Apocalypse Now. We discuss the disasters awaiting Francis Ford Coppola in the making of the movie, as well as the perils of his career following it. We dive into exactly how difficult Marlon Brando was (spoiler alert..very difficult). And we hash through what to expect with all the different cuts out there. Listen to us on Spotify or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Top modern auteurs with Karl Borneman

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 76:59


This week A Cosmic Void changes up the formula for an episode. Karl Borneman from Not Safe for Network comes on to chat with Biggs about what the auteur theory is, and who our favorite auteur directors are. Check out Not Safe for Network https://open.spotify.com/show/4m7ivFPjSfqP1t6jeNV7n2 Listen to A Cosmic Void on Spotify or where you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Ghostbusters II (1989)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 52:53


A Cosmic Void closes out it's holiday block and celebrates the new year with a movie internalizing all your bad feelings, and expressing the good ones (I'm sure that's healthy). It's a movie about busting ghosts. But most of all, it's a movie that we selected not just because it takes place at New Years Eve, but also is synergistic with what's at the theaters right now. Because that's what sequels are for, baby! We're talking about Ghostbusters II. Listen to us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW Send us an email acosmicvoid@gmail.com Follow our the podcast and our network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Bad Santa (2003)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 49:38


Just in time for your hangover after Christmas, A Cosmic Void brings you our breakdown of Bad Santa. We examine the messed up story of an alcoholic safecracker who dresses as Santa and swears at kids. The level of aggression in this movie is off the charts, but Jeremiah and Biggs do their best to chart it anyway. https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Love Actually (2003) with Lauren O'Neil of Dipperz

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 106:01


This week on A Cosmic Void Jeremiah and Biggs are joined by Lauren O'Neil of the Dipperz podcast to discuss a deeply problematic holiday film: Love Actually. I could tell you what's coming, but it's best to experience it for yourself. To me, episode 48, you are perfect. https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Gremlins (1984)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 66:27


This week on A Cosmic Void Jeremiah and Biggs talk about the summer drop that became a Christmas classic (in some circles): Gremlins! We wonder about the minutiae of the rules. We discuss the knockoffs that kept respawning in the eighties. And we talk about the battle to include the Santa Claus speech, and so much more! https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDdQrjtmgBN0wRIeFIDQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

The Godfather Part II (1974)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 124:38


This week on A Cosmic Void Jeremiah and Biggs cover the most influential sequel ever made: The Godfather Part II. They discuss all the subtle machinations of the plot, which movie of the trilogy is their favorite, whether this was Pacino's greatest performance and so much more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

The Godfather (1972)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 97:32


This episode of A Cosmic Void Jeremiah and Biggs discuss one of the greatest films ever made: The Godfather. We talk about the significance of the oranges. Where fact and fiction were blurred in the story. How the real life mob intertwined with the making of the movie. Marlon Brando's historic Oscar moment. And by the end of the podcast we don't just leave the gun. We take the cannoli. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

Boogie Nights (1997)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 75:02


This week for A Cosmic Void we cover the film that broke out so many actors to the main screen: Boogie Nights. We discuss Burt Reynold's feud with Paul Thomas Anderson, the staggering amount of actors who broke out because of this film, and where we think the characters wound up after this story, and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acosmicvoid/message

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