A podcast hosted by two Morons of mythic proportions. Join Sid and Chanyi weekly as we discuss our love for Film, TV, Video Games, and the stories that inspire and interest us. We will be diving deep into stories and their creators, the creative process and our varying interpretations, in hopes to bring you insight and entertainment. Welcome to the Mythic Morons Podcast.
Snyder Cut is officially released. Spoilers filled episode. Nuff said.
God vs. Man. Zach Snyder's Batman V. Superman Ultimate edition leading up to our Snyder Cut discussion.
In prep for the release of Zach Snyder's Justice League on Hbo Max, we dove deep into the Snyderverse, starting with where it all began. 2013s Man of Steel came out to a divisive audience and critical reaction, but how has it lived up in the past few years?
On the 50th Mythic Morons, we talk about one of our favourite filmmakers to talk about on this show and his world war epic. Chris Nolan's, Dunkirk (2017) takes center stage in this episode. As always thank you for listening! Join the conversation by following us on Twitter and Instagram @Mythic Morons
In this discussion-filled episode, we catch up on new episodes of WandaVision. Do the show's weak points soften its strengths? And where is all of this heading? We try and answer these questions, but what's the point when every new episode "subverts our expectations". As always thank you for listening Drop a rating and subscribe, share with your friends Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @mythicmorons
The White Tiger is the latest Netflix film to be making the waves and we have some thoughts. As always thank you for listening Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @MythicMorons
In this episode, we catch up on the new episode of Marvel Studios, WandaVision. As always, thanks for listening Join the conversation with us on Twitter and Instagram @mythicmorons
In this episode, we discuss the new episode of Marvel's WandaVision on Disney plus. But first, can't forget about that Godzilla vs. Kong trailer that broke the internet over the weekend. As always thank you for listening Don't forget to subscribe or leave a rating!
New to the MCU and expanding the stories and worlds of established characters Wanda and Vision comes, 'WandaVision' to Disney Plus. A show that pays homage to TV eras of the past while doing some truly unique storytelling for Marvel. As always thanks for listening! Join the conversation and follow us on instagram @mythicmorons
In this episode, we discuss some new shows we've watched. 'Vikings', a show about Vikings, and from the creator of One-Punch Man, 'Mob Psycho 100'. As always thanks for listening Join the conversation, follow us on Instagram @mythicmorons
For the first episode of the New Year, we decided to look back on the filmography of Chris Nolan, getting a better understanding of his style of storytelling. This week we began by watching 'The Prestige' (2006), a tale of two rival magicians set in the Victorian era. Before we get to that, Sid shares his experience with the new DCEU entry, Wonder Woman 1984, directed by Patty Jenkins, starring Gal Gadot. Does the sequel live up to the hype of the first film? As always thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Instagram @mythicmorons
In this episode, the moron's recap the stories they engaged with and favoured over 2020. How has storytelling changed this year and what mediums did we like to receive stories through? We talk about films, shows and video games that released this year and share our thoughts on where we think storytelling is heading. As always thanks for listening.
The episode we have all been waiting to talk about. As always thank you for listening and supporting the show Don't forget to subscribe and drop a rating!
With the release of David Fincher's Mank on Netflix, the Morons are back to discuss their thoughts on the film covering the making behind Orson Well's masterpiece, 'Citizen Kane', from the perspective of the films screenwriter, Herman J. Mankiewicz. As always, thank you for listening Join the conversation on Instagram @mythicmorons Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating!
In this episode, we discuss the latest to come out The Mandalorian. We say hello to a familiar face, and to a planet rich in Star Wars lore. Big reveals lead to the big setup for the season finale, so join and listen as we run down what happened, what we liked and what we didn't, then get into speculation and some ideas of where the series could go. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Youtube @myhticmorons, and give us a rating on what ever you use to listen to podcasts.
In this episode, we discuss 2016's "Shin Godzilla" directed by Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi. Japan's latest entry into the legendary Godzilla franchise and we discuss the continuation of that legacy in this film. As always thanks for listening Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating Join the conversation on Instagram @mythicmorons
In this episode, we discuss the explosive revelations from the recent episode of Star Wars The Mandalorian. A couple of big name drops, prequel tie-ins and the return of an old friend. Check our discussion on this Dave Filoni directed episode, and give this man a trilogy.
In this Mythic Morons, we discuss the classic Godzilla franchise and its history and legacy. How do modern films live up to the original Gojira? Then upon completing the new Spiderman game featuring and starring Miles Morales, Sid shares his feelings on the interesting reinterpretation of the classic mythos. Finally in our main discussion, the new episode of Star Wars The Mandalorian where things are finally getting juicy. As always thank you for listening Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating Follow us on Instagram @mythicmorons and join the discussions
In this episode, we talk about the filmmaking of Canadian filmmaker Denis Villenuve. His film Enemy (2013) is a strange, surreal picture set in Toronto and full of rich symbolism that we discuss. Chanyi discusses' his first-time experience watching. SPOILERS As always thanks for listening Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating Join the conversations on Instagram @mythicmorons
In this episode, we catch up on the latest adventure in the Star Wars Galaxy. Season 2 of The Mandalorian hits a consistent high chord with Episode 3 and we talk about how it delivers big on action, world-building and filmmaking spectacle. Spoilers As always thanks for listening Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating to follow up with the show Join our conversations on Instagram @mythicmorons
We discuss a range of topics beginning with announcing the most successful movie of the year (2020). We also catch up on a childhood favourite of ours, the Power Rangers and seeing what they are up to nowadays. We talk about the various cinematic universes colliding into one larger cinematic universe. Hear Chanyi shares his thoughts on a vampire anime he's been watching, called 'Hellsing' and Sid shares his thoughts on a recent independent movie he watched called 'Short Term 12" and the 1-year anniversary of the game 'Death Stranding'. This all leads into our main discussion catching up on this new show called Star Wars The Mandalorian Chapter 10 (Season 2 Episode 2), some of you may have heard of it. and much more in this monumental episode 33. As always thanks for listening Join the conversation on Instagram @mythicmorons Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe!
52:25 The Mandalorian Discussion SPOILERS Star Wars is back and we are going to talk about it. But first, we catch up on some cool new shows we've watched, like The Queen's Gambit on Netflix starring Anya-Taylor Joy and Barry, created by Bill Hader on HBO/Crave. Also, Sid shares his experience playing Ghostrunner, a new addicting video game where Doom-meets-Cyberpunk. And finally, the return of The Mandalorian on Disney Plus, a time for 2 Star Wars nerds to geek out on a well-crafted Star Wars show. Stay tuned because we will follow up every episode with a new Mandalorian discussion. As always, thanks for listening Join the conversation on Instagram, share what movies you are watching @Mythicmorons Subscribe to our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYP6v-vpXn7u9VXrXPQazVg Don't forget to rate the show and subscribe!
In this episode, we talk about one of our favourite genres, the horror movie. We compare Ridley Scott's classic, Alien (1979) with a much more recent and similar film, Life (2017), looking at what makes something a timeless classic and what makes something a Hollywood product. As always thanks for listening, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram to join our conversations @mythicmorons
In this episode, we catch up on the new Borat movie that recently dropped on Amazon Prime out of nowhere. Before that, we discuss the animated classic, Kung Fu Panda, starring Jack Black. Thank You for listening and join the conversation with us on Instagram @mythicmorons
In this episode, the Morons go 'Deep' in on the season finale of one of the best shows on TV/Streaming right now. The Boys season 2 has wrapped up on Amazon Prime and has the Morons left with some varying feelings on the Season 2 Finale. We want to thank all of our listeners who have tuned into the show over 500 times. This means a lot to us and we appreciate the support. If you haven't already, subscribe to the show, leave a rating or share us to a friend, it goes a long way for the show to keep growing. Join the conversations with us on Insta @mythicmorons and share with us what you're watching and if you want us to also talk about it.
In this episode, we discuss new shows and movies on Netflix, getting us into the Horror and Halloween vibe. Starting with The Haunting of Bly Manor. Then new to the Adam Sandler movie collection, Hubie Halloween. Both Spoiler-Free discussions. Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe and drop a 5-Star. Join the conversation on Instagram @mythicmorons let us know what you're watching.
Sid and Chanyi recap and discuss the events of The Boys S2 episode 7. Listen in as they talk about this literal mind blowing episode to help you gear up for the season finale of The Boys dropping October 9th 2020. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @mythicmorons to join in on the discussion and keep up with what we are watching. Leave a rating for this podcast on whatever your podcast player is, and as always, thanks for listening!
Join Sid and Chanyi as they recap their week and what they got up to. Some quick discussions about the iconic Canadian TV show "Trailer Park Boys" and Quinton Tarantino films, which eventually leads into their early impressions of EA's new game, Star Wars Squadrons. Make sure to follow the morons on Instagram @mythicmorons and leave a rating on what ever your podcast player is. Thanks for listening and check out our review and discussion of Amazon's "The Boys" season 2 episode 7 in the next episode.
In this episode, the Moron's get deep into the new Netflix produced film, starring Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson, 'The Devil All The Time'. Set in the 1950s U.S. 'Bible Belt', this film is steeped with religious symbology and questions Man's relationship to God. As always, we majorly spoil the movie, so give the movie a watch and join our conversation on some of the thematic insight we discovered. Thanks for listening and don't forget to drop that 5-star. Follow us on IG @mythicmorons where you can join the conversation with us.
In this weekly catchup episode, we recap episode 6 of The Boys on Amazon Prime, we also anticipate the release of Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' set to release later this year. Leading into our discussion of the new Netflix movie, 'The Devil All The Time'.
In this episode, the Moron's dive deep into the influential Blade Runner franchise. Starting with Ridley Scott's game-changing Blade Runner (1982) and its sequel, Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 (2017), how does the sequel live up to the original? We discuss the major thematic implications and questions asked by this movie and look at the use of practical effects used in both movies. As always, thanks for listening and don't forget to drop a rating and join the conversations with us on Instagram @mythicmorons
In this episode, we recap on The Boys season 2 Episode 5, talk some Batman news and lead into our Blade Runner discussion.
In this episode, we dive DEEP into The Boy's Season 2, Episode 4. Big spoilers in this episode if you haven't seen Episode 4 yet, maybe watch it first. Or, don't and just watch this to get u hyped for a crazy episode! Thank you to all of our listeners, join the conversations with us on Instagram @mythicmorons, and don't forget to drop a 5-Star.
The Boys are back! In this episode, we discuss the season 2 premiere of The Boys and the shock enticing first 3 episodes. Before that, we dive back into Tenet with Sid coming out of his 4th screening and Chanyi games the elusive hack enhancement of a classic Pokemon game, Pokemon Renegade Platinum. As always, thanks for listening. Join the conversations with us on Instagram @mythicmorons and leave a rating/review to help us grow.
Join the Morons as they discuss their most anticipated movie of the year, Chris Nolan's TENET. They give a non-spolier review at the beginning before diving deep into the complicated plot, characters, and concepts of the movie. Listen in as they attempt to explain the most mind melting movie to start off the new decade and enjoy their review and conclusions around the movie. Join in the discussion with us on Instagram @mythicmorons and as always, thanks for listening.
The Morons quickly discuss the latest news on Halo: Infinite's development, along with a quick recap of what they've been watching/playing throughout the week. Join in this weeks catch-up, and join in the conversation on Instagram @mythicmorons.
The Morons continue their Star Wars series by going through the cringe-fest they love to hate, Attack of the Clones. Although this movie may still be controversial in its quality, there are still fond memories to be had and fan favorite Star Wars niches that spawned from this film. Join the Morons as they discuss it all, and join the discussion on Instagram @mythicmorons.
We run through the big trailers and info dumped on us by the panels from DC's Fandome event. It brings discussion of Batman, the "Synder Cut", behind the scenes at Warner Brothers, and even a discussion about the current and future state of super hero franchises. As always thanks for listening and join the conversation on instragram @mythicmorons
We show some appreciation for Batman in this episode, discussing a bit of the great Year One story and its connection to modern-day Batman iterations like Christopher Nolan's, The Dark Knight Trilogy. Our main discussion is a review of the new Netflix "superhero" film, Project Power, starring Jamie Fox, Joseph Gordon Levitt, and Machine Gun Kelly. Thanks for listening. Join the conversation @mythicmorons
The Star Wars prequels were controversial films, but for us, this was our entry into the larger galaxy far, far, away. In full George Lucas glory, there is a lot to love and a lot to question. We start where the story begins, Episode: 1 The Phantom Menace.
We catch up on this week's discussion on the good old days. Game-boy era Pokemon, more Halo, and Transformers returning with a new show on Netflix. Join the discussion @mythicmorons
Hear Sid's experience playing through the first act of Ghost of Tsushima, a newly released PlayStation exclusive by the makers of the Infamous series. Combining elements of samurai/Japanese history, cinema, and Akira Kurosawa, this has been Sid's most anticipated game of 2020
This past week, Xbox showcased a slew of their next-gen games and most importantly, the first look at the gameplay of Halo Infinite. Was Xbox able to impress and grow the hype within these lads? Join the conversation @mythicmorons
A modern classic, Sid and Chanyi discuss Shane Black's 'The Nice Guy's' (2016) featuring the unlikely comedic duo of Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe. Join the conversation @Mythicmorons
Video game releases and announcements this summer has felt like Christmas. The anticipation for the Xbox event (July 23rd) is high especially for one of the Morons. Chanyi recounts his fond memories and experience replaying the Halo titles, counting the days towards the release of the new Halo: Infinite. Meanwhile across the pond, Ghost of Tsushima gears up for its launch on Playstation which has Sid preparing to enter a lockdown within a lockdown for when that releases.
This film discussion enters the realm of the Fresh Prince. We share our thoughts on Will Smith's latest blockbuster, 'Gemini Man', directed by the acclaimed filmmaker, Ang Lee. We follow up this discussion with a peep into Will Smith's larger filmography. Words are not minced in this episode. Of course, we begin this episode with our catchup, going full circle with the Doom (2016)/Doom: Eternal (2020) discussion and talk about what we anticipate for the future of games and films.
The classic 'Mac vs PC' debate is brought up when Sid recounts his first-ever PC build and his choice with switching sides. They also discuss the subtle language of film found in videogames. Follow us on Instagram @Mythicmorons Leave a rating, comment, review Thanks for listening and join the conversation with us on Instagram.
Join us for a new Sci-Fi Smackdown! Our fascination for science fiction has brought us to two very different films, Ex Machina (2014) directed by Alex Garland and Snowpiercer (2013) directed by Bong Joon-Ho. The Moron's dive into a rabbit hole on this one because there was a lot to be said -diving into a discussion from questioning the nature of consciousness and being human, to our roles in an everchanging society. We chat on the various thematic insights both films provide, agreeing and disagreeing along the way, on this interesting and monumental Episode 6. As always... *Spoiler Talk Warning* Grab some popcorn and a seat, check these films out and join our conversation! Let us know what movies and shows you've been watching and would like to see talked about. Follow us on Instagram @mythicmorons Rate and review bellow is appreciated Thanks for listening.
In this Weekly Catchup, Chanyi describes his experiences playing the game, Doom: Eternal and his take on the game and franchise. Sid gets into his admiration for the Call Of Duty campaigns while they both discuss the evolution of videogame franchises and design. Also, a movie recommendation by Sid at the end of the episode, Sidney Lumet's, Dog Day Afternoon (1975), starring Al Pacino. *Slight Spoiler Warning* Follow us on Instagram @mythicmorons Leave a review below
In this episode, Sid and Chanyi embark into unknown territories. A ride through space, time, and Tom Cruise's filmography. They discuss their love for the Science Fiction genre and deliver insight into the films, Edge of Tomorrow (2014) and Oblivion (2013). The episode begins with the usual weekly catch up where the Morons discuss some stuff they caught up on in the week like, The Midnight Gospel, F is For Family (Season 4) and the Playstation 5 Reveal. Buckle-Up on this one folk's. We pretty much ignore the fact we say we'll do "fewer spoilers" on this one because we had fun geeking out over these films. That being said.... *SPOILERS AHEAD FOR BOTH FILMS* Enjoy this week's discussion Follow us on Instagram @mythicmorons
This episode is all about the use (and lack of use) of colour in modern-day black+white films. The films we watched for this week's episode were Robert Eggers's "The Lighthouse" (2019) and Robert Rodriguez's and Frank Miller's, "Sin City" (2005). We also catch up on the media we've consumed over the week, like Season 4 of Rick and Morty and Shia LeBeouf's "Honey boy" (2019). Spoiler warning for the discussions ahead. (we tried not to give plot-based spoilers) Apologies for the slight audio/technical difficulties in this episode. We are still working to get a handle on our equipment and editing while socially distant. Thank you for being with us in these early episodes, the ball is rolling and we're only going up from here. Cheers and enjoy this week's talk! Follow us on Instagram: @mythicmorons