Aardvark Cinecast

In Dom's eternal quest to find the line that divides bad movies from being truly bad and so bad they are good, Dom chose the cheesefest Wing Commander for April to despise. The 1999 film features Freddie Prinz Jr. and Matthew Lillard horribly miscast in an adaptation of Christopher Roberts' classic game of the same name. Take a listen and let us know on Twitter how you would have improved this film!Like what you hear?! Support us on Patreon! Every penny we bring in helps us to support the podcast, get better equipment, and find movies to watch and analyze!https://www.patreon.com/AardvarkCinecast

Join April and Dom and special guest James, host of Lore Reloaded on YouTube as they dive into the film that changes cinematic Star Trek and creates loads of expectations within the Trek community that persist through the modern discourse on Star Trek fandom. The group also delves into some good analysis on things presented on screen and what they mean to the larger world creation within Star Trek and possible implications in it. We hope you all enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/lorereloaded Support James here: https://www.patreon.com/LoreReloadedLike what you hear?! Support us on Patreon! Every penny we bring in helps us to support the podcast, get better equipment, and find movies to watch and analyze!https://www.patreon.com/AardvarkCinecast

April and Dom take a romp into the Sci Fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still and discuss the film, its meaning, and a myriad of historical contexts that all influenced this influential entry into the Science Fiction genre. Robert Wise's direction and stylistic choices have gone to influence everything from Mars Attacks to Arrival and almost everything in between. For those not into Science Fiction, this podcast may just give you enough insight to revisit some films from the genre as it might help you catch a glimpse of things going on in Sci Fi that you missed because of the more outlandish aspects of the genre.Like what you hear?! Support us on Patreon! Every penny we bring in helps us to support the podcast, get better equipment, and find movies to watch and analyze!https://www.patreon.com/AardvarkCinecast

Happy Valentine's Day! What? You thought it was on February 14th? Well, boil our bunnies! Enjoy this belated Valentine's Day gift from April, David, and Dom as they explore Fatal Attraction and answer the question if the hot outweighs the crazy. Like what you hear?! Support us on Patreon! Every penny we bring in helps us to support the podcast, get better equipment, and find movies to watch and analyze!https://www.patreon.com/AardvarkCinecast

April and Dom explore the foundational silent film Metropolis, discussing why it's important and why it matters. April also helps Dom's caffeine-deprived brain through a series of misspoken dates and names, and an eventual pairing you won't want to miss.Like what you hear?! Support us on Patreon! Every penny we bring in helps us to support the podcast, get better equipment, and find movies to watch and analyze!https://www.patreon.com/AardvarkCinecast

April and Dom examine the 1980s cult favorite Weird Science, a film well regarded. Both April and Dom provide a critical eye and unwrap the film from a modern context finding both the problematic aspects of its script and what it tells us as a film very much of the 1980s. Buckle up for some deep dives and a look at how historians create a discourse and compare notes.

April and Dom examine the Will Ferrell comedy classic Talladega Nights, a multilayered slapstick comedy and satire that very much skewers both the culture in the United States and the Bush administration circa 2006. The Aardvarks examine the actors involved and touch on some of the more technical aspects of the film.

April concedes to Dom's inner fanboy and allows him his second greatest Birthday Wish: A Bill and Ted trilogy retrospective, complete with references to 80s properties like Karate Kid and Ninja Turtles. They also discuss some of the positive and negative aspects of the 1980s and 1990s while also examining some of the larger issues Hollywood continues to struggle with. And then there are horrible dating stories. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

April and Dom make a foray into the highest grossing domestic film of 2020, Bad Boys For Life with a lively discussion on the action genre, Aardvarks, shootouts, and what worked and did not work from the first Bad Boys film not directed by Michael Bay.

April and Dom discuss the launchpad for Marilyn Monroe's career with famed Marilyn Monroe expert Gary Vitacco-Robles, author of Icon: The Life, Times, and Films of Marilyn Monroe and Carsum Pacifico: Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood Hacienda. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a time capsule for an era when Fox was transitioning away from star Bettie Grable and toward Marilyn Monroe, but also pushed the boundaries of many aspects of film that would leave to the eventual end of the Hayes Production Code in 1967.

April and Dominic discuss the 1947 Betty Grable vehicle Mother Wore Tights, a musical comedy following a daughter's narrative of her mother's life as a Vaudevillian performer. This is an episode packed with historical information, the transition Fox had from Betty Grable to Marilyn Monroe, and an unpacking of historical contexts that this film exists within.

Listen to April and Dom discuss the film Doubt with forensic psychologist Dr. Fr. Bryan Silva, examining a weighty and artistic film that delves into more than a surface level subject.

April and Dominic discuss the MCU and other shared cinematic universes.

April and Dominic discuss the season so far and provide a "state of the podcast" showcasing plans for the future.

April and Dominic discuss the holiday classic White Christmas.

April and Dominic battle their feelings of nostalgia versus reality when dissecting Adam Sandler's Hanukah cartoon.

April and Dominic examine two Hallmark-esque Christmas films, both pertaining to women meeting princes during Christmas time. Stay tuned for the shocking aardvark ratings!

April, who knows nothing about Star Wars, and Dominic, who knows everything about Star Wars, discuss The Mandalorian.

April and Dominic discuss Charlie Brown and its relevancy today.

David Heath from Cinema Chat joins April and Dominic in discussing Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.

Dominic and April explore what makes a horror classic and dissect their Top 10 Horror Movie lists to create a master list.

April, Dominic, and Gene Tierney historian Elena Park examine what might be Tierney's strongest performance of her career, Ellen Bernet in Leave Her to Heaven.

Dominic and April examine the new horror film, Death of Me, starring Maggie Q and Luke Hemsworth. Full of cliche and tropes, does Death of Me somehow overcome their usage? Or does it fall flat on its face?

Dominic and April examine 2020's Blackbird, a melodrama revolving around Lily's (Susan Sarandon) decision to carry out her plan for euthanizing herself.

Is social media controlling our lives? Or is The Social Dilemma contributing to fear mongering? We dissect the documentary that has everyone talking about our new societal dilemma.

Dominic and April discuss the historical black comedy, The Death of Stalin. Did it pass their (not so high) standards? Or did it flop? Either way, you'll need a vodka to watch.

It's the biggest controversy of the year in regards to film, but is Netflix's Cuties really as bad as people have made it out to be? Dominic and April dissect the film, and try to figure out if it should be teamed up with alcohol or bleach.