Live Cultures Cast

WE HAVE RETURNED!     Celebrate our comeback with us as we discuss this "epic" fantasy novel, AGE OF MYTH. I think you can guess who picked it, and probably how I feel about it. Malcolm slays technical difficulties, Matt conquers a labyrinthine plot, and I fail at keeping my cool in the face of great tribulation.   Stay tuned, we have lots more great episodes in the bank, to be released soon out into the world, and more specifically into your ears! 

  After such a long break, we know you need two episodes right in a row to be fully sated, and that's why we're posting our "Alita: Battle Angel" episode tonight for your listening pleasure!   How large is too large for a set of eyes, and can Christoph Waltz ever be wrong? Join us to listen to the second of our great catch up episodes! You know you want to!   Remember to rate us on iTunes and like us on FacebooK!

    After a long break we're back with two new episodes! Here's the first, our take on the Black Mirror choose your own adventure film, "Bandersnatch"! How many times will you plummet to your death or listen to a cool '80's song before you give in to your fate? How many times did we?   You know you've missed us, so listen to find out!   Also, like us on Facebook and check us out on iTunes!

NEWS ON THE MARCH! After our brief Holiday hiatus, we venture into the past with the earliest movie we've ever seen, and arguably the most famous, Citizen Kane! We discuss this classic film about the great man who, in Matt's words, "is just kind of a dick to a lot of people." But WHY is he a dick? To find out what we think, give this episode a listen!  Also, have no life regrets, remember to rate and review us on iTunes!

Prepare to listen to us discuss a massive crowd pleaser as we all enjoy The Princess Switch! It may be past Christmas but don't let that good old holiday spirit pass you by... Who knew Vanessa Hudgens and... Vanessa Hudgens could be so charming?! We didn't, but we do now!

  After a long hiatus (sorry about that) we return in full force with two new episodes. This one is a real controversy among the siblings so enjoy!

 It may be a little late for Halloween, but really, we all know, it's never too late for a good horror movie. In this episode we discuss the 2015 acclaimed film the VVitch. I remember it really well, and the boys have some strong opinions on their first viewing. Let us know what you think on iTunes! rate us at liveculturescast on iTunes!  

Malcolm really does the heavy lifting and helps Caitlin in her struggle to summarize the hits-really-close-to-home-for-her Netflix show, Maniac. Matt has a paranoid schizophrenic conspiracy theory about the whole world of the show and Caitlin loves Justin Theroux and this world so much she can barely form a thought about it. But in the end everyone says, watch this show,  it's great! I'm a hawk! Remember to rate and review us on iTunes.

We discuss the critically beloved new NBC sit com The Good Place. Look, the fact is, we all love this show and have fun talking about it. Also, Matt loves Acid Cat, I love everyone and Malcolm needs to watch the second season. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes!

Welcome to Krull, that's right, now you're on the planet,  Krull! No you can't escape, not without listening to our brand new episode! In which we discuss the 1983 film, you guessed it, Krull. Just how much is this film trying to capitalize off of Star Wars? Do good fighters really make bad husbands? Also, how many long shots of horses galloping around a mountain can one movie hold? And finally, how badly do YOU wanna puppy? Don't forget to rate us on iTunes! It'll be fun! Maybe you'll even get a puppy.

In this episode we discuss one of Caitlin's favorite movies of the year Crazy Rich Asians! And as a bonus, the boys don't hate it! 

How great is Jackie Chan? How about Pierce Brosnan? Is the IRA a weird movie enemy to choose these days, or are they still relevant? Also how much are we buying this whole wife screwing her nephew while we're setting tiger traps in the woods bit? Find out all this and more in our discussion of the 2017 critically acclaimed action film The Foreigner! Please don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes.

We're coming back from a fun summer break to discuss Asimov's number 2 and 3 entries into his Foundation series, Foundation and Empire and Second Foundation. Hari Seldon: Genius trailblazer or nerdy loser? The Mule: Military messiah or crazed failure? Second Foundation: Weirdo stalkers or Psychic badasses? Find out by listening to our triumphant return to the podcast universe. Also rate and review us on iTunes because we're cool.

In which we discuss the Netflix sensation, the reboot (I guess you call it that?) of Queer Eye. We all enjoy the guys and the make overs, and to lesser extents the redemption and tears. I don't think you'll need your tissues for our episode, though maybe gather them for the actual show when you watch it. In the mean time rate and review us on iTunes if you'd like! We like you!

  We're back after a brief hiatus with our first ever Live Cultures sequel episode. Matt picks Mark Lawrence's second novel in his Book of the Ancestor series, Grey Sister. We're happy to catch up with the same happy go lucky Ninja Nuns we met in the first book (at least the ones that weren't brutally murdered)! In which: We discuss giant celestial moon mirrors, demons, puzzle boxes, and why you should care about shadows. Note: The audio at the very beginning and then also Matt's audio sucks on this episode and you may need to turn up your volume, I apologize for his sound quality. I still think the content is worth listening to till the end, especially for our recommendation and discussion of "The Terror". Please Rate and Review us on Itunes under Live Cultures Podcast!

We discuss Malcolm's pick, the first four episodes of the Netflix reboot of Lost in Space.  Mal and Matt  didn't get to the good parts, and think this series is just OK.  BUT my robot face goes from swirling red anger to happy purple clouds as I make my way through the entire show. That's right, I love this. I think it's great. Don't fight me, just watch it and then listen to our discussion... Rate and review us on itunes to be cool.  

Can't get enough of 90's Tom Cruise? Well neither can we. Come and get your fix with our latest episode, in which I have a ridiculously difficult time summarizing my favorite movie ever, 1992's A Few Good Men. Even if I can't, I think you can handle the truth, and so it won't be a problem to give us a listen and rate and review us on iTunes! 

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN This episode Matthew picks the early 90s legal thriller "The Firm". Tom Cruise has sex on a beach, Gene Hackman has a drinking problem and a really cool tub, and the girl from Water World has an adorable dog! What's her name? No one knows anymore! Also, Holly Hunter is in this movie! Also, so are a lot of Xerox machines and a man waving a stamped envelope around! They play a bigger role than you might expect. AND Gary Busey is also in there... for a second...Ok, ok, so this is kind of a weird movie... Join us in discussing it and stay tuned for our next Tom Cruise legal thriller episode... coming soon! Rate and review us on iTunes. It's good for your health and for this podcast. One of those things are true.  Write Liveculturescast@gmail.com to find out which one.

Malcolm thought he was sentencing us all to certain doom when he picked last years OSCAR NOMINATED animated feature "The Boss Baby". Little did he know that one night, mid-way through viewing, he would receive this shameful text from me.  "I. love. Boss Baby." Did everyone succumb to this immortal entity's thrall, or did some resist? Listen to find out!

Some of the siblings eagerly engage with the visceral fun of this race to the finish line reality show, while we all struggle, some more than others, to accept the challenges inherent in embracing this very  American perspective on a jaunt around the world. Some of the teams are vile, some are oblivious, and some are a lot of fun. Tune in to hear what we think! Also rate and review us on iTunes. And follow us on our brand new Twitter @liveculturespod 

Would you go into the Shimmer? Welcome to our discussion of the 2018 film "Annihilation". Chosen but not necessarily liked by Matthew,  we talk about this undeniably unique film written and directed by Alex Garland and starring Natalie Portman, based on a book by Jeff Vandermeer. Love it or hate it, you have to admit it's different, and as a bonus will probably give you nightmares! We, the siblings, unanimously urge you to check out this under seen film in theaters, and then listen to what we have to say in this thoughtful but lengthy episode. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes.  We appreciate every star.  Also write us at Liveculturespodcast@gmail.com. Let us know what you think.  

  We discuss Malcolm's pick, the 2005 Ridley Scott epic, "Kingdom of Heaven". The movie you forgot existed, but that has way more famous people in it than you would have ever guessed. The boys love it, but I just can't get on board, though I do have fun with the "guess the actor behind the mask with leprosy" game! Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes to aid us in our crusade...

  Spoiler WARNING! We spoil this series swiftly and thoroughly, so if you have any desire to enjoy it then watch before you listen. It's my pick this week, and we all ended up really liking the twisty, turny, irst ever German language Netflix original series, Dark. More importantly, we liked talking about it, and even started to figure out who is who in this complicated series of events, people and timelines. Rate and review us on iTunes. Write as at Liveculturespodcast@gmail.com

  The siblings are discussing Matt's pick, the definitely not at all cheesy 2000 Syfy (then still Scifi) mini series Dune. And we discuss everything you didn't realize you wanted to know, including giant spice worm human god hybrids! Would this show make any sense at all to someone who hadn't read the book or would it just be a mad fever dream of BRIGHT blue eyes, oddly deep voiced women, worms, and fat men? Also, just how ashamed should Scifi be of their CGI? Get your spice fix and give us a listen! Rate and review us on iTunes, and write what you think to our email, liveculturescast@gmail.com

After a brief Holiday hiatus we return with a bonus Star Wars episode! Certainly this is not a contentious movie to jump start our podcast with right? Surely we all agree on Porgs, casino planets, Skywalkers and other key Star Wars points? Well no, we don't, but listen to this episode anyhow! Because we believe the world needs more Star Wars feedback... And So Do YOU!   And rate and review us! Porgs!

Just in time to accompany you on your holiday journeys, where ever they may take you, it's a new episode where we discuss the questionably delightful Hallmark movie "Journey Back to Christmas".  Is there such a thing as too many adorably named Golden Retrievers? Will those kids ever stop looking at their darn phones and learn the true meaning of Christmas? And will Candace Cameron Bure perish in that storage shed or will the magic Christmas comet save her? Find out by giving us a listen! Rate and review us on iTunes, or let us know what you think and write into liveculturescast@mail.com

In our 70th episode we get all meta with my pick by reviewing another podcast, the 2015 serialized fictional story of Limetown, whose creators just announced a second season coming in 2018. For some of us the show lands and we're kept up at night haunted by pig squeals. For others, it's a big miss and the Napoleon's plight falls on deaf ears. We get a good discussion from our differences, so give it a listen, and just ignore that timer counting down in the background, we're sure it's nothing! Let us know if you're looking forward to the second season of Limetown by writing to Liveculturespodcast@gmail.com. And please rate and review us on iTunes, it'll help us find more listeners.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with our family this year and listen as we discuss Matt's pick, the latest Marvel universe installment-- Thor:Ragnarok. Who could argue over this charming, funny movie? Well, for the most part not us, except maybe a little. Oh well, at least we don't summon a demon and cause the end of the world. Or do we? Listen and find out. Please rate and review us on iTunes and let us know what you think by sending us an email at liveculturescast@gmail.com

Feeling sad that Halloween is over for 2017? Don't worry! We're here to help you cling on to the spooky fun a little longer by listening to our brand new episode in which we discuss Malcolm's pick Halloween III: Season of the Witch. What's scarier? A surgeon doing some liquor swigging on the job, the prospect of an entire world's children dissolving into spiders and other bugs, or my singing voice? Give us a listen and let us know what you think. Rate and review us on iTunes and write in at Liveculturespodcast@gmail.com.

Brace yourselves for an overload of whimsy, grab your neon blue ukuleles and strike up a tune while we discuss The Book of Henry in this latest episode! Life can be hard sometimes, you can be too smart for your own good, or you can be caught up in really upsetting and abusive circumstances, or your son can be a super annoying know it all who leaves you instructions to murder a police commissioner from beyond the grave. AND NEVER LEAVE THINGS UNDONE.... Like rating and reviewing us on iTunes. So do it. Or we'll leave a book... FOR YOU!

  We discuss and argue about both a League of Legends tournament and the newest anime inspired film, Ghost in the Shell. How many flashing lights can I identify as polar bears while watching other people play a computer game? Is there actually an interesting movie that exists behind Scarlett Johansson's flesh colored bio suit? For definite answers to these mysteries of the universe, give us a listen to find out what we think! Please rate and review us on iTunes

Get ready to float with us and listen to one of our most in depth discussions yet, about the new 2017 release of the movie "It". We loved It, we hated It, and two of us especially were pretty terrified of It. Find out who was who by giving us a listen! Were you afraid? Let us know! Please rate and review us on iTunes at Live Cultures Cast and write as at liveculturescast@gmail.com.

Welcome to the newest installment of "The Omen Cast" the podcast where three siblings take turns reviewing spoofs of "The Omen". But really, this week we discuss yet another take on the story of "The Omen", a Netflix original movie written and directed by Eli Craig of Dale and Tucker Versus Evil fame. Malcolm and I agree to disagree whether this flawed movie is a lot of fun or just kind of irritating. Meanwhile Matt and his dog become one and are afraid of pumpkins. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! 

Sometimes things happen that alter history as we know it. Aliens attack, bandits attack, you start eating Millet... and then suddenly you've lost an entire podcast episode. That's what happened when we promised you an Attack the Block episode. The aliens didn't like it, and they took their revenge. It is a sad day in the realm. But wait! Put your hands to your brow to block the sun and peer into the horizon. You see emerging from the ashes seven heroes come into focus, and suddenly there is a brand new episode all about Kurosawa's classic 1954 film, Seven Samurai. Be brave friends, and listen. You won't regret it! Also don't forget, be honorable and good and rate and review us on iTunes, and let us know what you think by writing into liveculturespodcast@gmail.com.

  Tune in for our take on Christopher Nolan's latest. Is it a masterpiece? Is it confusing? It's definitely both, and one thing is sure, it's worth seeing in theaters. Count the bullet holes on the side of our ship with us as we re-experience this movie and also... What's up with Ben Affleck Anyhow? Rate and review us on iTunes, write us at Livecutlurespodcast@gmail.com

  With the first mind change in our podcast's history, Malcolm and Matt manage to convince me and special guest Chris that this movie is actually pretty good. But first, would you rather have a demon clown or a demon wishing box? Also, we experience the breathtaking realizations that Jamie Foxx is scary and Ansel Elgort is a cool name to say out loud. Hurry! Be the first to email us at Liveculturespodcast@gmail.com. Or be extra awesome and take some time to rate and review us on iTunes!

WARNING: This is not a Bachelorette episode recap podcast! With Malcolm's pick, we discuss this show in general, and some of the most egregious candidates of this season specifically. We agree Rachel is charming, bright, and generally deserves better, but we differ on the moral implications of watching. Overall though, we'll always remember the roses, creepy dolls, and often unpleasantness of this popular show. Remember to rate and review us on iTunes, and email any comments or feedback to Liveculturescast@mail.com.

It's my first time ever watching any Hannibal Lecter property, so what did I think? Find out by listening to our discussion of the 1991 Jonathan Demme (RIP) directed The Silence of the Lambs. And more importantly, find out which sibling does the best Hannibal impression. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or send us an email at Liveculturespodcast@gmail.com!

  What kind of army DO you have to have to kill a nun? And how many times can a nun get knocked unconscious and NOT suffer a debilitating head injury? Find out by listening to our discussion of the newly released Red Sister by Mark Lawrence, the rollicking sci fi / fantasy ninja nun adventure! Please rate and review us on iTunes!

Can you hate baby Groot and still have a soul? Can you cry alone in the theater at a Marvel movie and still maintain your dignity? And can anyone dislike the fun and funny Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2? At least where the three of us are concerned, the answer is no. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and send us your feedback at liveculturespodcast@gmail.com

Our best Belgian accents are on display as we discuss Agatha Christie's book Peril At End House featuring her detective hero Hercule Poirot. Apropos of nothing, is Frankenstein Science Fiction or Horror? How clean is Poirot's hat? And why is Matt the real murderer? You'll never guess so you better listen! Mais Oui! Rate and review us on iTunes!  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-cultures-cast/id984998887?mt=2  

In this episode we discuss how many people Churchill would have murdered with his bare hands if given the chance, whether Matt and I are actually lobster back traitors, oh, and... also the first three episodes of the prestige original Netflix drama The Crown.  Come for the intellectual commentary, stay for Matt's singing and Malcolm's railing against the monarchy. RATE AND REVIEW US ON iTUNES! 

We discuss the first four episodes of the 1985 long running hit TV show, MacGyver. It may sound like it's all fun and flare guns, but between problematic '80s casting choices and stereotypes, as well as eye bleedingly boring plot contrivances, we discover that this show's genesis is anything but good entertainment.  So listen as we all agree about how terrible MacGyver is! And don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes as well. If you don't we'll use our cunning way with gadgets to somehow make you watch this show! Or email us at Liveculturespodcast@gmail.com

  All three of us agree that writer/director Jordan Peele's debut film "Get Out" is pretty great, but don't worry, we still find many things to disagree on. So many in fact, that this is our longest episode to date! Listen to Matt describe what the cool kids are doing nowadays with the "Get Out Challenge" and find out if I really hate skinny white girls. (I don't but it probably sounds like I do in this episode.) Note: We do spoil this film, and you really should see it, so make sure to do that before you listen. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes. Search for Livecultures.

We watched The Great Wall. And we have questions. What happened to Matt Damon? Is he OK? And why isn't Pedro Pascal in all the movies ever?  Jump onto the nearest precarious hot air balloon and join us in our discussion of this super strange but crazy fun film! Rate and review us on iTunes and write to us at Liveculturespodcast@gmail.com

We encounter one of our most confounding subjects yet with Malcolm's pick, a new book by James Patterson co-authored by Candice Fox.   Does this nonsensical book possibly have the most unlikable protagonist of all time? Is she also the worst detective in the history of the genre? Can YOU make it back to the camp alive? Also, how bad are our Australian accents? Answer: They're indescribably bad so you'll have to listen to find out. Rate and review us on iTunes! Or write in at liveculturespodcast@gmail.com

For our 50th episode we choose to embrace the apocalypse. We have so many questions... How many actual times do planes take off over magma filled rifts in the earth? Also what exactly does count as a tearful goodbye? And in the end, how many of us still need our pull ups? All this and more in this action packed episode! Rate us on iTunes and like our BRAND NEW FACEBOOK PAGE by searching Live Cultures Cast on Facebook. 

  It is Matt's pick and what oh what should we think about the latest installment in this "epic" vampire versus werewolves movie series? Does Kate Beckinsale deserve better? And exactly how many of these characters and plot points were actually in the previous films? Some, but not all, of your questions are answered as we delve into this mediocre but entertaining property.    Please rate and review us on iTunes. It'd be a lot of fun for everyone!

Coming to you from Sunny Orlando and, most importantly, home of Ernest, we discuss Malcolm's pick, the 1988 movie Ernest Saves Christmas!  Did he actually save Christmas, and what does Matthew think about the Christmas mechanics at work in this complexly plotted film? Join us and special guest Chris to find out!

In this dark time it's up to us all to find hope in the smallest, most unlikely of places. In this episode we discuss Peter Jackson's 2003 film Return of the King, and stay tuned after recommendations for a spoiler discussion of the new film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Have a happy holiday and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes!

  Join us in the Uplift universe, an amazing sci fi creation that, it turns out, is one of those things that you don't realize is crazy until you start talking about it out loud. We had a great time discussing these beloved and smart, but also insane, books. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.   Also Rate and Review us on iTunes!