Thematic Elements

The guys are back in time for Valentine’s Day to talk about the Black Swan and mother! writer/director’s only “rotten” film, 2006’s non-linear existential sci-fi romance epic The Fountain! Check…Read MoreObsession 3 (The Fountain)

Patrick and Mando catch up on what they’ve watched recently and, in continuing their retrospective journey, revisit a personal favorite and iconic film. The second film directed by Darren Aronofsky.…Read MoreObsession 2 (Requiem For A Dream)

The boys return with their first episode covering the work of filmmaker Darren Aronofsky. First up, 1998's black and white disorienting cyberpunk thriller, Pi! Welcome them back with a listen!Read MoreObsession 1 (Pi)

Mando and Lauren discuss two remakes of classic horror films as well as the Game of Thrones series finale! Try not to fall asleep! (Hey, that doesn’t sound right…)

Sorry this is a bit late but hey it’s still April, right?! The amigos get together to chat about two films picked by Patrick that both contain nazi villains. 2018’s…Read MoreTurf Nazis Must Die (Overlord/Green Room)

Lauren joins Mando this month to talk about a couple films of the ‘home invasion’ sub-genre, Burning Bright (2010) and Intruders (2015). We also obsess over what exactly IS a…Read MoreInvasion of the Invaders (Burning Bright/Intruders)

Mando and Patrick show some love to the popular (notorious?) February holiday by talking about a couple of their favorite romance films!

Mando and Patrick invited Lauren back to talk about the movies she wanted to torture us with…er, wanted us to discuss! 2011’s Rabbit Hole and 2003’s 21 Grams! Get some…Read MoreThe Dead Baby Episode (Rabbit Hole / 21 Grams)

Oh.. hey, didn’t see ya there! We were busy getting out a special random holiday themed episode out for you! Mando and Patrick return with a couple holiday favorites, as…Read MoreA Jolly Good Show (A Very Harold And Kumar 3D Christmas, Krampus)

Mando and Patrick return (finally) to talk about couple modern 70s detective films, The Nice Guys and Inherent Vice. They also finally participate in a now forgotten challenge and catch…Read MoreCase of the Groovies (The Nice Guys, Inherent Vice)

Hey all! Mando returns sans Patrick for a run-through of films that stood out growing up, and is joined by his wife Lauren as they also stroll down “head-movie” lane……Read More[SPECIAL] A Small Personal History With Film (with special guest Lauren!)

In this episode, Mando introduces Patrick to some movies that play with the ideas of time and space. 2009’s Triangle and 2013’s Coherence. These are very thought-provoking and entertaining films…Read MoreReality In Flux (Triangle, Coherence)

Welcome back! In the third episode of Thematic Elements, Mando and Patrick talk about revisiting Green Street Hooligans and Punisher: War Zone, both directed by the talented Lexi Alexander. The…Read MoreFist Wrapped in Blood (Punisher: War Zone, Green Street Hooligans)

Hello again! Armando was too lazy and called an audible, skipping episode 2 and recording and releasing this episode first! Listen to us revisit some awesome 90s sci-fi films, Dark…Read MoreLights Out (Dark City, The Thirteenth Floor)