The Bricked Pit

We've reached the bottom of the pit. This is our final show. Thanks for listening and being a part of our lives. Think fondly of us every time a stupid detail derails your enjoyment of a film.

We fed a few prompts into some LLMs to generate a fully AI written and produced Hallmark Christmas movie. Just to see. Does this mean AI is advanced or Hallmark movies are so bland they are easily duplicated? Tell us what you think

Join Josh, Jason, and Adam as they discuss how hunting is portrayed in movies. The hosts talk about how hunting can be a metaphor for power and how it is often used as a way to show that a character is upper class. They also discuss how the social strata of the hunter is often reflected by the prey they select.After the hunting discussion, Jason leads a review of The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter. This 2018 Netflix film stars Josh Brolin as Buck Ferguson, a famous hunter who takes his son, Jaden, on his first deer hunting trip. Danny McBride plays Buck's cameraman, Don, and Montana Jordan plays Jaden.If you're a fan of Danny McBride, you'll enjoy The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter. If you're not a fan, you might not like it. It's a niche film that will appeal to certain audiences. The guys also talk about The Deer Hunter, and The Most Dangerous Game, and Mousehunt

Is it the economy, stupid? Or are lizard people pulling the strings? This episode dives into the wild world of election movies and TV, dissecting the tropes and trends that dominate the genre. From the crooked politician to the Mr. Smith-esque idealist, we unpack the characters and narratives that keep us glued to the screen. We also examine real-world campaign strategies, from the rise of podcasting to the impact of The War Room on modern politics. Tune in for a fun and insightful look at the enduring fascination with elections in entertainment.

## Halloween Nostalgia and Horror Films Relive your childhood Halloweens and explore some unique horror films in this special episode! The hosts reminisce about trick-or-treating adventures, from the excitement of scoring full-size candy bars to the disappointment of rainy Halloween nights. They also discuss the changing nature of Halloween, from its traditional roots to its modern commercialization. The episode features discussions of three Halloween-themed films:* The animated classic "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,"** which the hosts consider a staple of the season, sparking nostalgia and philosophical reflections on the meaning of Halloween. * The retro-style horror film "WNUF Halloween Special," ** which recreates the experience of watching a spooky public access TV program in the 1980s. * The cult classic "Halloween 3: Season of the Witch,"** which breaks from the Michael Myers formula and offers a unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and corporate conspiracy.Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation that's perfect for Halloween!

psycho killers in film and television**, specifically psychological thrillers. “police procedural horror films” . ### Film Discussions* **_Frailty_** (2001), Paxton's convincing and “subdued” performance as a serial killer with a “caring fatherly quality” * **_Psycho_** (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is a classic film the hosts discuss in detail. Perkins's performance as Norman Bates, praising his ability to be both likable and disturbing. * **_Copycat_** (1995), starring Sigourney Weaver, is a film about a criminal psychiatrist who becomes homebound due to agoraphobia and PTSD after being attacked by a serial killer. The hosts mention several other films in passing, such as **_American Psycho_**, **_Happy Death Day_**, and **_Switchback_**, as examples of good psycho killer films.

Ever wonder why werewolves are such a horror staple? On this episode of "The Bricked Pit," we're diving deep into the world of cinematic werewolves, exploring the myths, the movies, and everything in between. We'll trace the werewolf legend back to its roots in ancient Greece (turns out people have been afraid of turning into wolves for a long time!), and talk about how those stories have changed over time. Plus, we'll discuss how 20th-century horror classics like "The Wolf Man" shaped how we see werewolves today. Remember those awesome practical effects in "The Howling" and "An American Werewolf in London?" We'll revisit those iconic transformation scenes and talk about why they're still considered the gold standard . Of course, no discussion of werewolf movies is complete without talking about classic tropes like full moon transformations, the battle between man and beast, and those oh-so-contagious bites. We'll also dig into some of our favorite werewolf movies, including the feminist horror flick "Ginger Snaps" and the hilarious horror-comedy "Werewolves Within." So, grab your silver bullets and join us for a howling good time as we explore the wild world of werewolves on film!

Stop motion films. The guys dig into some good and bad stop motion films along with a brief discussion of the art form.

Sometimes the second time round is better. Listen as Josh and Jason discuss sequels that are better than the original.


Part 2 of our wistful discussion of things past and the choking sentiment of nostalgia plaguing media today

Nostalgia is a helluva drug. Remembering a bygone era can make us feel better. Memories are often unreliable and present things in a preferred narrative. As children, we didn't have the responsibilities of adulthood; therefore we tend to remember the years of our childhood as being a ‘better' or ‘simpler' time. Entertainment taps into those feeling by presenting stories set in the times of our youth or by bringing back an IP that you enjoyed in an effort to entice you to watch. Some of those films tell a good story set in those times. Other just copy and paste the original into a newer package. Picks: JK: the sandlot, back to the future AO: Superbad JD: Ghost Busters: Afterlife; American Graffiti

Topic: Movies to grade your relationships by We love movies because they can affect us in so many ways. A lot can be learned about people from the types of movies that they prefer to watch. Sometimes we use those preferences to make decisions about people and how we're going to interact with them. Now we share the movies that we use as metrics for our friends and enemies Picks: JK: Gentleman Bronco, Top Secret JD: Bubba Ho-Tep Contact Info: linktr.ee/Brickedpit brickedpit@gmail.com

Jason is out this week, so Josh and Adam talk about a few films from Adam's favorite director Ridley Scott There is also some delving into Josh's nerdom gatekeeping Enjoy discussions of Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, and The Martiam

Josh forces the guys to pick one film as their favorite. Listen for some surprising choices. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Sports. Baseball, Football (soccer), American Football (football), Hockey, Arm Wrestling, Curling. We all love it. Well, we don't but most people do. This week 3 guys who aren't into sports talk about sports movies. Bad News Bears, Over the Top, Moneyball are on deck. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Akira Kurosawa, legendary filmmaker. Join Jason and Josh as they talk about Kurasawa's films and influence on a generation of auteurs. Discussed in depth: Seven Samarai, Rhapsody in August Ran, High & Low, Ikiru --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

This podcast episode we deep dive into the world of satire in movies and television. Join us as we venture into the depths of humor, wit, and social commentary found in some of the most iconic satirical works on screen. Whether you're a seasoned fan of satire or just dipping your toes into this rich comedic tradition, "The Bricked Pit" promises to entertain, enlighten, and leave you laughing out loud. So grab your popcorn, settle into your favorite chair, and let's explore the bricked pit of satire together. The Bricked Pit podcast, satire analysis, satire in movies, satire in TV shows, comedic social commentary, political satire, satire interviews, satire podcast, humor in film and TV, satire techniques, satire discussion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Myths & legends --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Well, it was back in '24 when Adam up and sold all his possessions and moved out west to the Rockies to live off the land as a trapper and all around mountain man since he already felt that he had the beard for it. Josh began training to accomplish his lifelong pursuit to fight a bear in a sumo match. As for Jason, well he decided to sail around the world solo in an inflatable kiddie pool. Why'd they do such things? Some say that they were crazy. Others say they was bored. Still, some believe that they were just plumb stupid. Turns out that they were all those things. Plus, they wanted to prepare to talk about movies concerning man vs. nature like Project Grizzly, The Revenant, All Is Lost, Jerimiah Johnson, and Never Cry Wolf. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

They had such a good time with the topic of Film Noir that they wouldn't shut up. Listen to the conclusion of the discussion with special guest Patrick from Vintage Video as he, Jason, Adam, & Josh talk about such films as Sunset Blvd., Laura, The Killers, and The Big Sleep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

I was on the case. There I was sitting in a dive bar because some big lug with a face that could sour milk was paying me 25 bucks a day plus expenses. I was searching. Not for a dame. No, that would have been too easy. Instead he wanted me to find him a podcast that talked about Film Noir. None of this would have been necessary had he just listened to The Bricked Pit. Jason, Josh, Adam, and their special guest Patrick from Vintage Video already punched that ticket when they talked about such films as Murder, My Sweet, D.O.A., The Asphalt Jungle, and Double Indemnity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

I was down there talkin' to Dale at the ole dirt track. He said that Jim Bob done an LS swap on his old Camero. I said, "Boy, sounds like you need to listen to that there Bricked Pit talk about car movies." I tell you what. That Adam, Josh, and Jason talk about movies dealing with automobiles like Christine, Baby Driver, and Death Race 2000. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Yeah, he murdered a coffee shop full of people because the barista misspelled his name on a cup; but his dad died in a freak accident at Folgers. So I understand. Join the guys in the Pit as Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss the sympathetic villain. Listen in as they talk about Barry, Law Abiding Citizen, Skyfall, Unbreakable, Frankenstein, and Attack on Titan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Do you have a headache? Are you coughing a lot? Well, according to Hollywood, that means that you're dyeing. As long as you're about to buy the farm, why not listen to the guys from the Bricked Pit talk about movies dealing with illnesses. Listen as Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss such films as Philadelphia, Rain Man, and The Shootist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

So I was walking down Rodeo Drive the other day when who should stop me but one... Steven Spielberg. Yeah. And he says to me, "Hey, that Bricked Pit is the best podcast that I've ever heard. Me and my buddy George... you know, George Lucas, never miss an episode." Yeah, that's it. And he loved how our latest episode is about unreliable narrators. Listen as Josh Hartnett, Adam Driver, and Jason Sudeikis discuss such films as The Usual Suspects, Fight Club, Memento, Atonement, and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

It's a new year. That mean another poorly thought out episode from The Bricked Pit. This time Adam, Jason, & Josh discuss movies that came out in previous years ending in the number four. Listen as they discuss 1924's Sherlock Jr., 1994's In the Mouth of Madness & True Lie's, 1984's Top Secret!, 1974's Zardoz, and the 2014 Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

the guys review the year and the state of film in 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

It's Christmas, and that means a lot of things here in The Bricked Pit. Decorating the Pit in lights, bows, and pictures of Bruce Willis in an air duct. The annual bribing of the Mayor of Hollywood to keep from being shut down during the strikes. And the viewing of horrible Hallmark movies. Listen as Josh, Jason, and Adam discuss the absolute mediocrity that is the romantic Christmas TV movie. They're so forgettable that we even can't remember what we've talked about to list it here in the show notes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Whether it's Jean-Luc Goddard's Breathless or Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress, there's something about watching a foreign film in its original language. The Pit goes international as Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss some of their favorite foreign language films such as The Platform, After Life, and The Nest. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Break out the fine china and set additional chairs at the table. It's the Thanksgiving season in the US, and that means that the guys from the Pit are going to discuss food movies. Listen as Josh, Adam, and Jason discuss such food themed movies as Thinner, Ratatouille, Chef, The Bear, and The Stuff. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

We are the precipice of a vast change in our society. AI is running our lives. Robots are getting human faces. Let's not even ask what those guys at Boston Dynamics are doing. Cinema has a long history of using our imaginative inventions to tell compelling stories. Listen in as Adam, Josh, and Jason discuss movies about our impending artificial overlords in such films as Robocop, Metropolis, and the Blade Runner films. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

When things go bump in the night, who checks it out. Not us. But we'll talk about the people who do. Join Old Man Josh, Ghost Clown Adam, and Sludge Monster Jason on their discussion of supernatural sleuths to finish out the month of October and the Halloween season. Listen as they discuss such media as Kolchak the Night Stalker, The X-Files, True Detective, Constantine, The Legend of Hell House, and the legendary Scooby-Doo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Get out your crucifixes and hand up the garlic. To start off the Halloween season, the guys talk vampire movies. Listen to Adam, Josh, and Jason as they discuss such media as Bram Stoker's Dracula, Near Dark, and What We Do In the Shadows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

You're amazed that Chatbot AI lies? James Cameron done told us about evil AI like 40 years ago! Listen as Jason, Josh, and Adam talk about those films whose themes and subject matter were warnings or demonstrations of the failings and dangers of our society are still relevant today, despite the decades that have past. They'll talk about movies like Hidden Figures, They Live, and A Face in the Crowd. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Grab the popcorn and drinks. Put away the cellphones. Why? Because we're back in movie theaters, and you don't want to be a jerk. Hear Josh, Adam, and Jason talk about why people are still going out to the movies and what brought them out of their dark homes into the darkened theaters. They'll talk about such viewing experiences as Blue Beetle, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Evil Dead Rising, and, of course, the phenomena of Barbienheimer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

This is a severe weather advisory to anyone in the Bricked Pit vicinity. There's a 100% chance of sarcasm with scattered discussions that remain on the topic of films that take place during harsh weather. Jason, Josh, and Adam talk about movies such as Hard Rain, Rear Window, and Do the Right Thing. Watch you footwear because you might step in more than just a puddle with these guys. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Get 'em up, dressed, and out the door. The bus will be here soon. Don't forget those sack lunches. It's the new school year, and Jason and Adam are having class on school movies. Are you rebelling against the authority of that new teacher or the tough-as-nails principal? Is you mind being elevated by that inspirational educator who believes in who when no one else does? Or are you just getting into some zany hijinks? Whatever you have on schedule for this year, listen to the guys talk about movies such as Billy Madison, Stand & Deliver, Legally Blonde, Back to School, and Harry Potter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Freeze, bozo! You're busted! Now you're going to be taken downtown and given the 3rd degree. Maybe they'll use the ole Good Cop/Bad Cop routine. Or possible Good Cop/Crazy Cop. Or Bad Cop/Bad Cop. Could be you'll get bumbling cops all the way around. Who knows! All you know is that you're right in the middle of a buddy cop movie. Listen to Adam, Jason, and Josh confess to watching some of the best and worst in the category like Lethal Weapon, Cop and a Half, Alien Nation, Turner & Hooch, Rush Hour, Training Day, Zootopia, and Hot Fuzz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Adam talks about how Roger Ebert inspired the way he looks at film. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

The summer celebration continues. This episode Adam, Josh, and Jason discuss summer blockbuster movies. Those gigantic, expensive spectacles of big stars, big stunts, big special effects, and big marketing. You stood in line to get in the door. You got the special collector's cup, and now you get to hear your favorite podcast talk about those larger than life movies like Jaws, Batman (1989), Men in Black, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Star Trek (2009), The Rock, and Mad Max: Fury Road. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

What does josh think about Disneys latest live action adaptation. Don't worry, he will tell you in painful detail --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

School's out. Ship off the kids to camp. Load up the station wagon for that cross country trip to the Grand Canyon. Head down to the beach for some surf and sand. Whatever you're going to do, do it quick before summer is over. Join Jason and Josh as they talk movies dealing with the big summer vacation. Make sure that you have enough sunblock to protect you from the UV rays of such films as Wet Hot American Summer, Space Camp, Dazed and Confused, Friday the 13th, Summer School, and The Endless Summer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

It's early in the morning, and you're up at the crack of dawn. Your parents would rather sleep in, but you've got more important things to do. A bowl of sugary cereal and the electric glow of the TV set means that it's Saturday and time for cartoons. For almost 30 years American children thrilled at spending a entire morning watching some of the best, worst, and craziest cartoons every to hit the airwaves. Listen as Josh, Adam, and Jason discuss such TV shows as Recess, Dungeons & Dragons, Space Ghost, Turbo Teen, Thundarr the Barbarian, Muppet Babies, and Star Trek: The Animated Series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

In this off week episode Adam overshares about toast and strawberry jam. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

A podcast divided cannot endure. That's why we're finally releasing the second half of the discussion on Civil War films. Listen to Adam, Jason, and Josh talk about such films as The Horse Soldiers, Glory, and the 1980's ABC television miniseries North & South. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

In this offweek episode, Adam discusses what's going on in Hollywood these days --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

April Seventh, Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Two. The First Battle of the Bricked Pit was brutal. Private Josh was injured by cannon fire. Doc Adam amputated his right arm in a very painful procedure that was made even more painful by the fact that it was Josh's legs that were injured in the blast. Lt. Jason took massive casualties to his regiment after being given the order to charge. He took no enemy fire. Instead, he led his men into the river. Few knew how to swim. The morale is low as Adam, Jason, and Josh discuss films dealing with the bloodiest years in American history, the Civil War. Listen to them discuss films such as Lincoln, The General, Gods & Generals, and The Birth of a Nation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Josh stayed up late to watch the micro budget horror. Check out his thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Bake a file in the cake. Dig a tunnel with a teaspoon. Climb the barbed wire fence and outrun the hounds. Josh, Adam, and Jason discuss the prison escape movie. Don't let the screws and warden know that they talk about such films as Escape from Alcatraz, Cool Hand Luke, Escape from New York, O' Brother Where Art Thou?, and Chicken Run. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

Reach for the sky, and nobody move! This here is a stick-up! While you're filling those bags with cash and valuables, listen to Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss outlaw movies. Those movies with the bandits, crooks, and all around rule breakers as the protagonists. Why are we so infatuated with the bad guys and gals who will only break our hearts and steal our wallets? Find out as the guys discuss movies like Road to Perdition, Run Ronnie Run, The First Great Train Robbery, Footloose, The Italian Job (2003), and Thelma & Louise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message

This week on the Hate Box, Adam discusses three terrible ideas that movie theaters are testing in an apparent effort to completely misread the customer's tolerance for nonsense. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brickedpit/message