Movie Night on Gargantua

On today's episode, we discuss Tim Burton's Frankenweenie. We talk about Tim Burton's filmography and character designs, the idea of a family who actually gets along, a popular fan theory, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss John Carpenter's The Thing. We discuss paranoia as a horror trope, special effects wizardry, a popular fan theory, the powerful Dick Warlock, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss the movie Monster House. We talk animation not being taken seriously, the increase in quality of motion capture animation, Dan Harmon as a creator and a person, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode we talk about the classic The Muppet Movie. We discuss use of meta humor, the genuine joy the Muppets bring us, fun cameos, rapid fire jokes, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss the military sci-fi classic Starship Troopers. We discuss the satirization of the source material, cool alien design, Robert Heinlein as a problematic author, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode we discuss the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian. We discuss Robert E. Howard's influence on sword and sorcery fantasy, the lasting influence the Conan stories have had, why Arnold Schwarzenegger was a weirdly good pick for Conan, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode we discuss the sci-fi/horror classic Alien. We talk about the practical effects used to bring the xenomorph to life, Ellen Ripley as an archetypical strong lead, slow burn horror, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss X-Men First Class. We talk about the differences in Magneto and Charles Xavier's dream, the interesting choices for the titular first class, the mutant metaphor, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss the horror comic series Wytches by Scott Snyder. We talk about cool creature designs, family trauma, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode we discuss the Dragon Ball Z movie Lord Slug. We discuss the non-canon nature of the movies, Piccolo is the best dad, why Lord Slug is the only dick of his species, the use of nu-metal in soundtracks, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode we talk about the Keanu Reeves version of Constantine. We discuss John Constantine as an asshole with a heart of gold (our favorite trope), Gabriel's character being blended with another character, the Christian mythology, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode we discuss Douglas Adams' comedic sci-fi story Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We discuss our love for weird sci-fi inventions, the sheer absurdity of this book, Marvin the depressed robot, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss the Studio Ghibli film Castle in the Sky. We discuss the film's influence on steampunk, common themes in Hayao Miyazaki's films, the way different countries and distributors change things for wide release, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode we discuss the much beloved sci-fi series Firefly. We talk about Western tropes in science fiction, comparisons to Cowboy Bebop and Outlaw Star, why Mal is not necessarily the hero he thinks he, separating art from artist, and more.Link to the piece linking Outlaw Star and Firefly mentioned in this episodeFind us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On this episode, we talk about the sci-fi horror classic Event Horizon. We talk about what makes a cult classic, classic sci-fi and horror tropes, the comparisons to Warhammer 40K, and more.Link to the Reddit thread we mentioned in this episode linking the movie and Warhammer 40K Follow us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss Spider-Man Life Story. We discuss the character development of Peter Parker since his comics debut, Peter as a man consumed by guilt, Chip Zdarsky understanding Spider-Man and Peter as characters, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

Today's episode concludes our Futurama coverage, and we discuss Bender's Big Score. We discuss Fry being an immature jerk, the retcon of one of the series' saddest moments, time travel being confusing, and more.instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we're continuing on with our Futurama coverage and discussing Bender's Game. We discuss the overall nerdiness of this movie, Gary Gygax, judging old jokes through a modern lens, our love for Lord of the Rings, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

We continue our Futurama coverage with today's episode where we discuss The Beast With A Billion Backs. We discuss sitcoms handling various romantic situations, Bender ruining the lesson, how this movie sets up some future plot lines, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode we discuss the Futurama movie Into The Wild Green Yonder. We discuss the then uncertain future of Futurama, how every show eventually has a misstep, jokes that don't age well, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode we discuss two stories from the Savage Wolverine series. We discuss how writers and fans alike can get Wolverine wrong, what makes him a compelling character, how a little levity can make a story feel more satisfying, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we talk about Sailor Moon Crystal. We discuss shojo vs shonen series, the similarities it shares with Dragon Ball Z, tropes the show helped solidify, why time travel makes for fun and convoluted storylines, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss Mark Millar's Kick-Ass. We discuss being edgy teenagers, why Dave isn't a character you want to emulate, why there are no real-life super heroes, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss the Hellboy graphic novel Into The Silent Sea. We discuss our love for Mike Mignola, what makes a typical Hellboy story, the Hellboy universe at large, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss WandaVision, the first offering for Marvel's TV shows. We discuss sitcom tropes, the behind-the-scenes work the actors and director put into making the show, our theories for the future of the MCU, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie. We discuss the amazing fight choreography, Sonya getting sidelined, Johnny Cage as the Han Solo archetype, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss the comic series Kaptara. We discuss Chip Zdarsky's writing style and Kagan MacLeod's art, why neckbeards ruin everything, fun fantasy tropes and subverting them, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss part one and two of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency. We discuss Hirohiko Araki's love for Western culture, how a toxic fanbase can alienate new fans, the utter absurdity of the series overall, part skipping, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On this episode, we're discussing the 2015 Secret Wars mini-series. We discuss the Marvel multiverse, Ben Grimm being a sweetheart in all timelines, the differences and similarities between Doctor Doom and Reed Richards, Reed almost redeeming himself, Spider-Man deserving all the quips, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On this episode we discuss The Matrix Trilogy. We discuss the anime influences, Neo and Agent Smith as messianic and Luciferian allegories, trans imagery and metaphor, the series' lasting cultural impact, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we conclude (for now) our Star Wars episode and discuss the prequels. We once again discuss George Lucas not knowing what makes Star Wars good, the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker, the missed potential of how great these movies could've been, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

In this episode we continue our Star Wars coverage with the novel Shatterpoint. We discuss what makes a Jedi, Mace Windu getting a more fleshed out story, the Force in different cultures, trauma as a Force user, canon vs non-canon Star Wars media, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss Star Wars: A New Hope. We discuss the world building of Star Wars, George Lucas not actually knowing what makes Star Wars good, the long lasting cultural impact, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss the Michael Bay Transformers movie. We discuss why Sam is a terrible main character, Peter Cullen absolutely killing it as Optimus Prime and John Turturo being the only one having fun, the aggressive product placement, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss Mark Waid and Alex Ross' comic masterpiece Kingdom Come. We discuss Alex Ross' art, similarities with Civil War, the different leadership styles between Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

In this episode, we discuss JRR Tolkien's classic book, The Hobbit. We talk about Gandalf being underutilized and petty, the sheer amount of events that happen and how little time we get with any of them, the very obvious Norse mythology influence, why hobbits are the only ones going to heaven, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded by Clinton CochranProduced by Katherine AyersIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss X-Men Red. We talk about Jean Grey and her evolution as a character, her many deaths and rebirths, why Honey Badger is one of the best parts of the series, internet culture and trolling, and more.Find us on social media:instagram.com/movienightongargantuatwitter.com/MovieNightOGfacebook.com/MovieNightOnGargantuaRecorded and produced by Clinton CochranIntro and outro music written and performed by Clinton Cochran

On today's episode, we discuss the wonderful comic series Sex Criminals. We discuss representation in comics, a realistic look at relationships, the blend of heavy content and humorous background jokes, and more.

On today's episode we discuss the existential nightmare of Neon Genesis Evangelion. We discuss the overt Christian imagery, themes of loneliness and belonging, the difference between Shinji and Asuka, and how certain aspects of the show are misunderstood.

On today's episode, we discuss the wonderfully insane story of Cosmic Ghost Rider. We discuss how Frank Castle is too angry to stay dead, the moral quandary of Punisher comics, Godwin's Law for Space Hitler, and more.

On this episode, we discuss Quentin Tarantino's incredibly popular movie Pulp Fiction. We discuss Tarantino's use of violence and race as shock value, unconventional storytelling, the film's lasting influence, and more.

On today's episode we discuss Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. We talk about the various Gundam timelines, the blend of action and politics, how Gundam has something for everyone, common tropes in Gundam, and more.

On this episode, we celebrate the holiday season with Batman: The Long Halloween. We discuss why Batman works better as a street level hero, the influence on Christopher Nolan and The Dark Knight movies, how art can elevate a story, and more.

On today's episode, we discuss the mecha series Big O. We talk about the obvious influence from Batman: The Animated Series, noir influences throughout the show, iconic mech designs, why the show was unpopular in Japan, and more.

On today's episode, we discuss Chip Zdarksy's X-Men/Fantastic Four mini-series. We discuss the state of X comics, the choice of the family you're born into vs found/chosen family, Reed Richards earns our award for all-time worst dad, why Charles Xavier is more terrifying than ever, and more.

On today's episode, we talk about the sci-fi classic Jurassic Park. We talk about our of love of practical effects and how well they hold up in this movie, why John Hammond is a misguided jerk, Jeff Goldblum stealing the show, why you should always be kind to your IT guy, and more.

On this episode, we discuss Mystery Men. We discuss the comic book origins of this movie, the parody of superhero movies and comics, how star-studded the cast is for a largely forgotten movie, and more.

In this episode, we discuss the Weapon H mini-series. We discuss how sometimes concept is better than execution, the Wendigo, why Wolverine is the best at what he does (and what he does is brood), the overall craziness of this series, and what we would've changed in this series.

In the second episode of our two-parter, we discuss Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Super, continuity, canon vs non-canon, further character development, and more.

In the first episode of this two-parter, we discuss Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, themes of friendship and competition, censorship, subtitles vs dubbed, anime tropes, and more.

Happy Halloween! In this episode we discuss Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness, Ash as a scoundrel, why Dr. Doom is the best/worst dictator, why Reed Richards is the absolute worst (again), and more.