I broke this one into two sections since we cover many topics quickly. In part 1 we talk a bit about 300 and compare it to Sword and Sorcerer movies from the 80’s such as Dragonslayer (dir. M. Robbins, 1981) We talk about how dragons should look mean and not like Icarus from DBZ. And how the Go-Bots theme is the best 80’s action cartoon theme. Then we debate the merits of John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club (1985).
bump music: Nine Inch Nails: Appendage
Mogwai: Acid Food
In part 2 we continue to discuss 80’s teen movies and talk about our mutual dislike for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) even though it’s got this guy.
Then we talk about Ricky Gervais‘ Extras and the brilliance of the scene with him and David Bowie. We talk about Kevin Smith being the next potential John Hughes. We close by discussing literacy as it relates to Mike Judge’s Idiocracy (2006) and meta-narratives such as Mark Z. Danielewski’s House of Leaves.
Bump music: Boards of Canada: Heard from Telegraph Lines
Depeche Mode: Dressed in Black
Squarepusher: Papalon
kenny baker..
He played R2D2 right? Not to be confused with RJD2. Thanks for listening. These older ones are a bit rough on the audio front but with all things they get better (then peak and get worse not sure if we’re there yet though).