In Response 2

In this episode, Alec and Thomas discuss super smart nephews, Adderall, but most importantly, "Sinner, Baker, Fabulist, Priest; Red Mask, Black Mask, Gentleman, Beast", the Novella by Eugie Foster. We discuss the symbolic nature of the masks, good intentions ending poorly, and what led this far-future society so astray. Next episode we'll discuss "V for Vendetta", the 2005 Film starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. Link to This Episode's Story: http://www.apex-magazine.com/sinner-baker-fabulist-priest-red-mask-black-mask-gentleman-beast/ In Response 2 is published under a Creative Commons, Attribution, Non-Commercial, No-Derivitaves License. Thanks for Listening!

In this episode, Alec and Thomas discuss Pabst Blue Ribbon, but more importantly, Lucky Number Slevin, the 2006 Mob Movie directed by Paul McGuinen and starring Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Lucy Liu, Morgan Freeman, and Sir Ben Kingsley. We discuss the movie's intentional nature, the big twist at the end, and most importantly, Josh Hartnett's gorgeous hair. Next week we'll discuss "Sinner, Baker, Fabulist, Priest; Red Mask, Black Mask, Gentleman, Beast" by Eugie Foster. Link: http://www.apex-magazine.com/sinner-baker-fabulist-priest-red-mask-black-mask-gentleman-beast/ In Response 2 is published under a Creative Commons, Attribution, Non-Commercial, No-Derivitaves License. Thanks for Listening!

In this episode, Alec and Thomas discuss "The Battery", a 2012 independent horror movie, directed by Jeremy Gardner, starring Jeremy Gardner and Adam Cronheim. Who would you rather have with you after the apocalypse? Would Mickey and Ben have been friends, were it not for the outbreak? Did the ending show too much, or was it perfect? We'll discuss. Next week we will discuss Sin City, the 2005 Action/ Crime Thriller directed by Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez, starring Bruce Willis and Mickey Rourke The week after that, we talk about "Sinner, Baker, Fabulist, Priest; Red Mask, Black Mask, Gentleman, Beast", a short story by Eugie Foster, winner of the 2009 Nebula Award for Best Novelette. Useful Links: Alec's Twitter: @padawanovelist Thomas' Twitter: @ThomasKBrown The Show's Twitter: @IR2Podcast Chris Eaton's Twitter: @Rock Plaza Email us at ir2.podcast@gmail.com Links to upcoming topics: Sin City:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sin_City_(film) Sinner, Baker, Fabulist, Priest... : http://www.apex-magazine.com/sinner-baker-fabulist-priest-red-mask-black-mask-gentleman-beast/ The ending song this week is: Anthem for the Already Defeated, by Rock Plaza Central. In Response 2 is published under a Creative Commons, Attribution, Non-Commercial, No-Derivitaves License. Thanks for Listening!