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Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Custodians of Wonder, we are reviewing the legendary mafia film The Godfather.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into one of the greatest movies of all time. We'll discuss the themes of passing things down to your children, how Michael couldn't stay away from the family business, and making offers that people can't refuse.Website: https://peculiarbookclub.com/Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/schillacenewsVIP Membership: https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Nightfaring, we are reviewing the Japanese animated film Princess Mononoke.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this Anime classic. We'll discuss the theme of Rebirth, Redemption, and who exactly are the bad guys in this movie.Website: https://peculiarbookclub.com/Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/schillacenewsVIP Membership: https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Immortal Gestures, we are reviewing the Academy Award winning modern silent film The Artist.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this dive into Hollywood history. We'll discuss the theme of pride, the technical achievements of the film, and is that the same dog that was in Frazier.Website: https://peculiarbookclub.com/Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/schillacenewsVIP Membership: https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub
It's Marvel Monday and we're shrinking down to size! ABOUT ANT-MAN Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, pull off a plan that will save the world. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR ANT-MAN July 17, 2015 | Theatrical Release CAST & CREW OF ANT-MAN Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Adam McKay Cast: Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS Back in 1989, Hank Pym is working with S.H.I.E.L.D. until he finds out they're trying to copy his shrinking technology, and he's like, “Absolutely not, y'all are way too shady for tiny science.” So he quits and decides nobody gets the shrink suit on his watch. Fast forward to the present and Hank's life is not going great. His daughter Hope is mad at him, his former protégé Darren Cross has basically stolen his company, and Cross is this close to making his own terrifying murder-shrinking suit called Yellowjacket. Hank sees this and is like, “Cool, this is really bad” and does not sign off on it but Darren doesn't care. Meanwhile, we meet Scott Lang, a lovable ex-con whose main personality trait is that he's trying really hard. He gets out of prison, moves in with his buddy Luis, and wants to be a good dad to his daughter Cassie. Unfortunately, society has decided once you've gone to jail you're only allowed to work at Baskin-Robbins for like six minutes before getting fired. He tries to visit Cassie, but his ex Maggie and her cop fiancé Paxton are like, “Maybe pay child support before doing surprise pop-ins, my guy.” So naturally, Scott does what any struggling dad trying to get his life together would do: he agrees to do one more burglary. His buddy Luis tells him about this rich old dude's house with a big safe, so Scott breaks in, cracks the safe, and finds… a weird leather motorcycle suit. Not cash. Not jewels. He takes it home, puts it on, and immediately shrinks down to bug-size and nearly dies in a bathtub and getting stomped on at a party, all while some voice talks to him in his mask. Terrified, Scott decides to return the suit, but on his way out he gets arrested. cuz thief. But surprise! The whole thing was a setup by Hank Pym, who wanted to see if Scott had the skills to become the new Ant-Man. He tells Scott that if he wants to help and also get out of the jail, to put back on the suit. It works and he shrinks again and sneaks out.. Hank recruits Scott to help steal the Yellowjacket tech before Darren Cross can sell it to evil people, which, spoiler alert, he absolutely plans to do. So now Scott enters the classic superhero training montage portion of the movie where he learns hand-to-hand combat, how to use the suit, and most importantly, how to command ants like some kind of tiny bug king. Hope, meanwhile, is clearly way more qualified for all of this and would obviously be better at the job, but Hank refuses to let her do it because he's still deeply traumatized over what happened to her mother Janet. We learn Janet was the original Wasp and got lost in the Quantum Realm years ago while stopping a missile, which is both sad and also the most comic-book sentence imaginable. To prep for the big heist, Scott needs a special device, which means he has to sneak into Avengers headquarters. This leads to a random but delightful side quest where he fights Sam Wilson, aka Falcon, and somehow wins mostly by being annoying and tiny. It's one of those MCU moments where the movie just casually reminds you, “Oh right, this all technically connects.” Then it's time for the big finale. Darren Cross unveils the Yellowjacket at Pym Technologies during a fancy event, and Scott and the crew break in to stop the sale. Luis and the gang somehow become essential parts of the mission despite being, at best, wildly underqualified. Scott sneaks in with a whole army of ants, plants explosives, and tries to steal the suit. But Cross is ready for them because of course he is, and he captures Scott, Hank, and Hope. He reveals he's planning to sell the tech to Hydra, because if there's one thing Hydra loves, it's tiny fascism. Things go sideways fast, but Scott and Hope fight back, the building starts collapsing, and Hank gets shot because apparently old men in Marvel are legally required to get wounded in the third act. Scott chases Cross, who puts on the Yellowjacket suit and becomes a full-on flying nightmare. Their final battle somehow goes from high-tech corporate warfare to a fight in Cassie's bedroom, which is honestly one of the best visual gags in the whole movie. Trains are crashing, Thomas the Tank Engine is involved, and to Cassie it probably just looks like two dads having a nervous breakdown. When Cross takes Cassie hostage, Scott has no choice but to do the one thing Hank warned him never to do: override the regulator and shrink beyond human comprehension into the Quantum Realm. Which sounds fake, but in this movie is very real and extremely stressful. Scott manages to sabotage Yellowjacket from the inside, Cross gets absolutely obliterated, and somehow Scott finds his way back from the Quantum Realm because apparently he's just built different. After saving literally everyone, Scott finally gets a win. Paxton decides maybe this guy isn't so bad after all and helps keep him out of prison. Hank realizes that if Scott could survive the Quantum Realm, maybe Janet could still be alive. Hope gets teased with her own Wasp suit, which everyone in the audience immediately wanted to see instead, and Luis pops back in at the end to say Falcon is looking for Scott because once you do one weird tiny mission, suddenly the Avengers are texting. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Story of a Murder, we are reviewing the crime thriller film A Perfect Murder.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this solid 90's movie. We'll discuss the themes of greed, there's always nuggets of truth in a good lie, and how much money it would take for either of us to commit a murder (hypothetically speaking of course).Website: https://peculiarbookclub.com/Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/schillacenewsVIP Membership: https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub
The industrial logic of media, premised on scarcity, has been replaced by a platform logic that is no less centralizing. Meet the new boss. Entertainment industry veteran Darren Cross breaks down what platform logic is, and how it dictates what's made, who has power and where our attention goes.
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Rise of the Zombie Bugs, we are reviewing the high school horror film The Faculty.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this not a zombie, zombie movie. We'll discuss the themes of the weirdest 90's movie high school, the craziest football scene ever on film, and why would you ever go off by yourself in a mass infection situation.Website: https://peculiarbookclub.com/Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/schillacenewsVIP Membership: https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book When We Spoke to the Dead, we are reviewing the romance film Ghost.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this sexy pottery movie. We'll discuss the themes of the fragility of life, believing in spiritualism, and is Unchained Melody the most epic love song of all time.Website: https://peculiarbookclub.com/Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/schillacenewsVIP Membership: https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclubInstagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Darren Cross was the lead singer and songwriter in Gerling back in the day, but now he records intricate instrumental acoustic albums under the name D.C Cross. His seventh album under that moniker, Open Guitar (Volume One) is out now. Visit darrencross.bandcamp.com to buy it.
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Holy Food, we are reviewing the cooking comedy Julie and Julia.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this dual story of chefs. We'll discuss the themes of finding your purpose, the kitchen is for everyone, and why making a point holding a big knife is an affective way to make a point.Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/schillacenewsVIP Membership: https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclubInstagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of having some Halloween fun, we are reviewing the horror comedy An American Werewolf in London.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into the themes of transformation, anger and rage, and what's the best song with moon in the title.Website: https://peculiarbookclub.com/Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2YVIP Membership: https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclubInstagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book The League of Lady Poisoners, we are reviewing the revenge drama A Vigilante.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into the themes of Domestic Violence being bad, men's obsession with gender roles, and circumstances and skill sets.Website: https://peculiarbookclub.com/Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2YVIP Membership: https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclubInstagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of Brandy's book The Intermediaries, we are reviewing the biopic Milk.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this moving but tragic film. We'll discuss the themes of fighting for your rights in the face of oppression, the person Harvey Milk was and how he became a great leader, and reminisce about phone trees.Website: https://peculiarbookclub.com/Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2YVIP Membership: https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclubInstagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
On this episode of Sessions, Jesse Starcher and Mark Radulich dig into one of the weirdest and most beloved moments from their podcasting past — the Source Material review of Ant-Man: Second-Chance Man.What began as a routine comic book breakdown quickly spiraled into chaos when Darren Cross — newly transformed into a big, pink villain — was dubbed “the LGBTQ Hulk.” The resulting gag reel featured uncomfortable jokes, disco tangents, and one unexpectedly iconic line from Jesse that broke Mark mid-breath:"Hit it, Darren."Originally cut together from podcast outtakes and backed by car horns and absurd sound effects, the Ant-Man gag reel became infamous in Radulich podcast lore — funnier than the review itself.Now, years later, that gag reel has been reborn as a full-blown dubstep banger, created entirely with AI. From the music to the mix to the cover art, every element of "Hit It, Darren" is machine-crafted absurdity — a tribute to inside jokes, accidental brilliance, and the enduring power of dumb comedy.Only on Sessions.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Tap Dancing on Everest, we are reviewing our first documentary Sherpa.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this real life tragedy. We'll discuss the themes of capitalism, the relationship between the Sherpas and the climbers, and is the icefall really the best route for everyone to climb.Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2YPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membershipYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialTwitter: @peculiarBCFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclubInstagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Humans: a Monstrous History, we are reviewing the classic monster movie from 1986 The Fly.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this body horror classic. We'll discuss the themes of obsession, the effects of terminal diseases on people and their relationships, and the Goldblum-iness of the movie.Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2YPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membershipYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialTwitter: @peculiarBCFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclubInstagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book The Killer Whale Journals, we are reviewing a movie from our childhoods, 1993's Free Willy.Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this childhood favorite. We'll discuss the themes of the importance of family, respect and love for whales, and greed.Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2YPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membershipYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialTwitter: @peculiarBCFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclubInstagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book The Possibility of Life, we are stepping away from the movie world and into the TV world with 3 episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. They are: season 3 episode 2 "The Ensigns of Command"season 4 episode 12 "The Wounded"season 5 episode 2 "Darmok".Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this classic sci-fi show, and specifically episodes where a new alien race is introduced into the Star Trek mythos. We'll discuss the themes of how leaders communicate, trust being earned, and what food would you order from a replicator.Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2YPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membershipYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streamsBluesky: @peculiarbookclub.bsky.socialTwitter: @peculiarBCFacebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclubInstagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Invisibility, we are doing the 2020 reboot of The Invisible Man. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this inventive horror/thriller. We'll discuss the themes of gaslighting, the technology of invisibility, and strategies for fighting an invisible man. Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams Twitter: @peculiarBC Facebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub Instagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Bite, we are doing the 1994 horror/romance film Interview with the Vampire Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this 90's classic. We'll discuss the themes of morality, vampire nihilism, and how great Kirsten Dunst was as a child actor and Tom Cruise was as a villian. Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams Twitter: @peculiarBC Facebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub Instagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Hurts So Good, we are doing the 2010 psychological thriller Black Swan. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into the world of ballet and pain. We'll discuss the themes of perfectionism, the effects on mental health from that competitive environment, and what was the most painful moment. Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams Twitter: @peculiarBC Facebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub Instagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of The Framed Women of Ardemore House, we are doing the 2015 BBC One made-for-tv adaptation of An Inspector Calls. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as they take a deep dive into this British Thriller. We'll discuss the themes of Capitalism vs. Socialism, the ominous warning of the story, and all the twists and turns along the way. Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams Twitter: @peculiarBC Facebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub Instagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Tremors in the Blood, we are discussing a movie about the invention of the lie detector with Professor Marston and the Wonder Women. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this sexy origin story of the lie detector and Wonder Woman. We'll discuss themes such as Dominance and Submission, Polyamorous relationships, and was Luke Evans just to handsome to play this role. Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams Twitter: @peculiarBC Facebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub Instagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book A Gentleman and a Thief, we are discussing our own gentleman conman with The Music Man. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this classic Hollywood (and Broadway) musical to discuss our favorite songs, finding our someone, and seeing the good in someone else. Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams Twitter: @peculiarBC Facebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub Instagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Whalefall, we are discussing the greatest tale of Whales ever told, the classic Moby Dick. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this classic tale of temptation, obsession, was Gregory Peck right for the role of Ahab (he didn't think so), and what are our white whales. Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams Twitter: @peculiarBC Facebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub Instagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book The Computer's Voice, we are discussing maybe the most iconic computer voice in cinema history with Hal 9000 and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this legendary Kubrick film and discuss man's evolution from apes, what the star child means, how this film was made, and why people in the 60's really started to dig this movie (wink, wink). Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams Twitter: @peculiarBC Facebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub Instagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book We Are Not Alone, we are discussing the legendary alien encounter movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this classic Spielberg movie as we discuss parallels between alien encounters and mental health, how practical effects can be so effective and scary, and some really great trivia about this film. Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams Twitter: @peculiarBC Facebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub Instagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book What's Gotten Into You, we are discussing the 80's science fiction comedy Innerspace. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this silly yet action packed movie as we discuss believing in yourself, how wacky Martin Short can get, why pilots are just cooler then all of us, and robot arm attachments you wouldn't expect in a PG movie. Website: https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeculiarBookClub/membership Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams Twitter: @peculiarBC Facebook: facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub Instagram: @thepeculiarbookclub
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Unscientific America, we are discussing the recent dark comedy Don't Look Up. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this funny yet terrifying look at a possible natural disaster, how science fails to communicate with politicians, the media, and the public, and Adam McKay's unique style of making movies. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Doctors and Distillers, we are discussing the 80's Tom Cruise "classic" Cocktail. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this fun movie as we discuss the mindset of the 80's, does the drama of this movie hold up or is it all just the flair, and is Tom Cruise's smile sexy or creepy? Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book The Internet Con, we are discussing the early 2000's tech thriller Antitrust. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this internet, tech company thriller and the themes of Big Tech, stealing IP, knowledge belonging to the people, and why Tim Robbins is smashing potato chips the whole movie. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of Amanda Deibert's work on the new animated He-Man show, we are discussing the 80's cult classic movie Masters of the Universe. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this fantasy, superhero movie, as we look into the themes of destiny and power, plus a discussion on the whys and hows of how this movie got made. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Aroused by Randi Hutter Epstein, we are discussing the TV Show House. Specifically we are watching Season 1, Episode 16 "Heavy", then Season 2, Episode 13 "Skin Deep", and finally Season 3, Episode 1 "Meaning". Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this classic medical drama. We'll be looking into hormonal diseases, and how each medical mystery challenges House and his team. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, as a special treat for Halloween, we are discussing the iconic folk horror movie The Wicker Man. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this classic british . We'll be looking into the themes of religion vs. temptation, being accepting of others' beliefs, and sacrificing virgins to pagan gods for a good apple harvests. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian, we are discussing the movie The Pale Door. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this witchy western movie. We'll be looking into the themes of meshing genres, found family, and having a pure soul. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
The Nerd Skool leaps into Antman & Wasp while sidetracking about Jim Carrey movies, Terence Stamp, Peyton Reed, Milestone Generations, Pee Wee Herman, Only Murders In The Building, Salena Gomez, Kat Dennings' Cleavage, Hoopla, Marvel Snap, MLB The Show, Taylor Swift as Dazzler, Of course when we're on topic, we discuss Paul Rudd, Randall Park, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Janet Van Dyne, Hope Van Dyne, Hank Pym, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Ernie Hart, Nadia Van Dyne, Bill Foster, Black Goliath, Laurence Fishburn, Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr., Randall Park, Jimmy Woo, Darren Cross, Simon Burch, Thunderbolts, Ghost, Scott, Cassie Get your Nerdskool Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/74089719?asc=u Music by D Jones Hip Hop!
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book The Memory Thief by Lauren Aguirre, we are discussing the movie Little Fish. Join Davey Berris and his podcasting partner Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this tragic movie. We'll be looking into the themes of what makes a relationship, our memories or our feelings, plus how to build a future together, and why it's impossible to photograph dogs. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Saving Yellowstone by Megan Kate Nelson, we are discussing the movie How the West Was Won. Join Davey Berris and his podcasting partner Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this epic western adventure. We'll be looking into the themes of western expansion, the treatment of Indigenous people in real life and Hollywood, and how nature and the land threw up road blocks all along the way. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
This week, we take a look back at Paul Rudd's first film as Scott Lang. In Ant-Man, Scott Lang is "selected" to use the suit to take down Darren Cross and stop him before he can weaponize the Pym particle. How will this movie hold up and where will it fall in our Marvel Ranking? #antman #hankpym #avengers #marvelFollow us on Spotify for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://open.spotify.com/show/4gidMe4gtH9YhrhG7NQKlp?si=16bd4940f21b426d Follow us on Apple Podcasts for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multiverse-monologues/id1598823220 Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/multiversemonologues?utm_medium=copy_link "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." Logo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.
After rescuing Spider-Wasp from the clutches of the Skrull Kill Krew and the Dogs of War, the Orphans take a day to plan their next move. The team begins an investigation looking for the connection between ROXXON, AIM, and Project Pegasus and the apparent abduction of Colin's grandparents he never knew existed. Their search begins out West in San Fransico at the secret AIM base where Colin was to be delivered for study by a disgraced former associate of Hank Pym - the genius turncoat known as Darren Cross. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the immediate aftermath of Thanos' Snap, this series follows the exploits a group of young heroes trying to find their way in this near apocalyptic new world. Left completely alone after the Blip, they are brought together by chance - will they get past their differences and forge a new path or wallow in their misery? These are the Orphans of the Blip!A Marvel Superheroes RPG Live Play utilizing Foundry VTTCheck out these other Dreamslayer Studios recommendations: Dreamslayer Studios RPG Podcast - edited for your listening pleasure! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dreamslayer-studios-rpg-podcast/id1549919041Dreamslayer Studios' first Actual Play series: The Great American Novel by Christopher Grey - Devil's Canyon: https://youtu.be/PaUfI-2SGqYDreamslayer Studios' Classic Marvel Superheroes RPG Live Play - IROSHAN Gods and Monsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1jDqzufIrg&list=PLZrWbwUCH4XA3EeGmthj67Y_fUMOpU2h-Music from this episode may come from the following sources: https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/https://tabletopaudio.com/https://www.digitaljuice.com/
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book The Evening Hero by Marie Myung-Ok Lee, we are discussing the movie Minari. Join Davey Berris and his podcasting partner Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this family and immigrant tale. We'll be looking into the themes of the American Dream, what makes a real Grandma, and saving each other in a marriage. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Ordinary Equality by Kate Kelly, we are discussing the movie On the Basis of Sex. Join Davey Berris and his podcasting partner Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this legal drama, biography movie. We'll be looking into the themes of gender equality, the anatomy of a legal drama, and the early life of the legend Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Heartbreak by Florence Williams, we are discussing the movie Eat Pray Love. Join Davey Berris and his podcasting partner Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this heartbreak (maybe midlife crisis) movie. We'll be looking into the themes of learning to live alone, ruin and transformation, and of course heartbreak. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Hey all! Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we take a deep dive into the 2015 superhero movie, Ant-Man. In this episode, we review the plot, characters, and special effects of Ant-Man, directed by Peyton Reed and starring Paul Rudd as the titular character. We discuss how the film fits into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, its strengths and weaknesses, and our overall impressions. We explore the unique concept of Ant-Man, a superhero who can shrink to the size of an ant while maintaining his full strength, and the challenges that come with bringing such a character to the big screen. We also delve into the supporting cast, including Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym, Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne, and Corey Stoll as the villainous Darren Cross. With stunning visual effects and thrilling action scenes, Ant-Man is a standout film in the MCU. We explore how the film's humor and lighthearted tone set it apart from other superhero movies, and discuss how it fits into the larger context of the MCU's Phase Two. Join us for an in-depth review of Ant-Man and find out why this film is a must-watch for Marvel fans and superhero movie lovers alike. -------------------- *Check Out All Our Podcasts!* Geek Freaks Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaks Pushing Buttons: https://linktr.ee/PushingButtonsPodcast TrekFreaks: https://linktr.ee/TrekFreaks Headlines: https://tinyurl.com/2p8bvu6d Geek Freaks Interviews: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaksInterviews Outlast Podcast: https://linktr.ee/OutlastPodcast Round Three: https://linktr.ee/RoundThree Disney Moms Gone Wrong: https://linktr.ee/disneymomsgonewrong Sloop: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast -------------------- *Hang Out With Us!* Discord: https://discord.gg/6Jrvyb2 Twitter: twitter.com/geekfreakspod Facebook: facebook.com/groups/227307812330853/ Instagram: instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast E-mail: thegeekfreakspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/geekfreakspodcast Site: thegeekfreakspodcast.com --------------------- *Support Us!* Patreon: https://patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Store: redbubble.com/people/GeekFreaks
Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book The Gilded Edge by Catherine Prendergast, we are discussing the movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Join Davey Berris and his podcasting partner Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this love triangle movie. We'll be looking into the themes of love, relationships, and living that artist lifestyle. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
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Welcome to the first episode of the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Bitten by Kris Newby, we are discussing the movie 28 Days Later. Join co-host Davey Berris, as he brings in his former movie podcasting partner Darren Cross, for a deep dive into this haunting movie. We'll be looking into the themes of infection, bioweapons' potential effect on a population, and of course, have fun with an iconic zombie movie. Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), Instagram (@thepeculiarbookclub), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBookClub)!
Goedemorgen deze zondagochtend. Aflevering 93 staat voor je klaar waarin we uitgebreid het jaar 1993 bespreken, het over de nieuwe Quantumania trailer gaan hebben, Nicholas Cage met Face/Off 2 de revue passeert en we het hebben over de mogelijke komst van een Captain Planet film. First things first: 1993. Want ook dit was weer een jaar vol film classics. Zo hebben we het vandaag de dag nog geregeld over de originele Jurassic Park van Steven Spielberg, maar ook over Sylvester Stallone toppers zoals Demolition Man en Cliffhanger. Ook was dit het jaar van Bill Murray's Groundhog Day, Schindler's List, Free Willie, Cool Runnings en nog heel veel meer. Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania Dan was daar deze week ook de nieuwe Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trailer. Deze trailer geeft volgens ons helaas net iets teveel weg van het verhaal, waarbij de eerste trailer wat stijlvoller en mysterieuzer was opgezet. We nemen de look van Jonathan Major's Kang the Konqueror onder de loep en checken ook de eerste beelden van Darren Cross als MODOK. Gaat Quantumania de hooggespannen verwachtingen waarmaken? Gaat Ant-Man het overleven? We bespreken het allemaal. Nicholas Cage is at it again in Renfield Er gaat natuurlijk geen week voorbij zonder dat we het over Nicholas Cage hebben. De man is een National Treasure *wink wink*. Deze week onthulde hij de eerste details van de sequel op het legendarische Face/Off uit 1997. Daarnaast was daar ook de trailer van Renfield. Een horror/komedie waarin Cage in de huid kruipt van niemand minder dan Dracula. We krijgen mogelijk een Captain Planet film Last but not least werkt Glenn Powell, onder andere bekend van Top Gun Maverick, aan een Captain Planet film. De acteur / schrijver werkt samen met Leonardo DiCaprio's productiehuis om dit van de grond te krijgen. Powell's insteek is een wat meer duistere en serieuzere take op kleurrijke superheld met zijn Planeteers. Het is natuurlijk niet geheel verrassend gezien het feit dat Leonardo DiCaprio een groot voorstander klimaatactivisme en wat natuurlijk diep in de roots zit van de tekenfilmserie Captain Planet zelf. Support Nerd Culture via Podcasting 2.0 apps Brievenmaandag is tegenwoordig ook als podcast te beluisteren en daarmee maken we ook gelijk de overstap naar Podcasting 2.0 en het value4value systeem. Fountain.fm is een voorbeeld van een podcasting 2.0 player en een player die we zelf ook gebruiken. Via deze app verdien je Bitcoin (sats) door naar podcasts te luisteren en diezelfde sats kun je, mits je dat wil, ook weer gebruiken om jouw favoriete podcasts te supporten/boosten. Bij deze ‘boosts' kun je ook een berichtje plaatsen, deze berichten gaan we in de toekomst oplezen ter vervanging van de reviews. Dus deel een leuke anekdote, stel een vraag/dilemma of drop een tip of shoutout. Als je toch al podcasts luistert, waarom geen sats ontvangen while doing it? Check het! Download hier de iOS versie en hier de Android versie! Geen fan van Fountain? Check deze andere Podcasting 2.0 certified apps: Breez – Sphinx – Podstation – Curiocaster
Following yet another long break between episodes (we know, we know), Evan and Matt are back to continue their slow moving journey rewatching and ranking the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This episode brings them to the end of MCU phase two, 2015's Ant-man. The guys will discuss what they do and don't like about the movie, consider the smallness of the film (literally and figuratively), rank the villain's impact, and ultimately decide where Ant-man ranks among the MCU's first twelve films. And why are they talking about Dick Van Dyke's bad English accent? Hard to say. Give the show a listen and find out!
Ok..... the wait is over. Sorry for the delay folks, but we're back determined to finish Marvel and we pick up where we left off with Ant-Man. Following Hank Pym who has been a recluse after leaving shield to protect his shrinking technology. When a past protege Darren Cross seems close to recreating his technology to sell it to the wrong hands, he seeks out Scott Lang, a thief fresh out off jail trying to reconnect with his daughter. With the help from Hank's daughter Hope, they must pull off a heist to steal the Yellowjacket and destroy the research to stop it falling into the hands of Hydra. Join Becca, Dave and Chris as we discuss why Edgar Wright is not directing, the welcome return of Micheal Douglas, the success of changing genres, does Paul Rudd ever age, how great Michael Peña is, Judy Greer type cast mum, good stepfather representation and would we still do 60-year-old Hayley Atwell? You can follow us on Becca, Chris and Dave on Twitter You can find us on iTunes and Stitcher and if you like us leave us a lovely review as it helps us grow. If that wasn't enough, you can even you can follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. Do You Expect Us To Talk Will Return with Guardians of the Galaxy Commentary
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