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Episode 8. Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) — the Pastoral and the Child

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TotallyPretentiousEpisode008MarvelsCinematicUniverseAndTheSecretOfRoanInish/TotallyPretentiousEpisode008–MarvelsCinematicUniverseAndTheSecretOfRoanInish.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSThe Secret of Roan Inish, the pastoral, and the child!! Filling in for David, Jen Zink joins me to discuss the state of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and our main event film, The Secret of Roan Inish (1994).  We explore The Secret of Roan Inish‘s treatment of its child protagonist, the conflict between the modern world and the pastoral world, and Irish culture and folklore.  Needless to say, it’s a lively discussion! We’re also still working on our Subscriber Drive so we can add a second regular episode to the show.  Help us spread the word! Enjoy!

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#37. Ex Machina (2015) — A Shoot the WISB Subcast

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/ShootTheWISB37ExMachina/ShootTheWisb37–ExMachina.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSThe Turing test, eccentric billionaires, and the singularity, oh my!  In this special edition of Shoot the WISB, Alex takes Shaun and Paul on a journey through Alex Garland’s directorial debut, Ex Machina.  We explore the film’s treatment of AI, its themes, its women, and much more! We hope you enjoy the episode! Note:  If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Spoiler Alert:  the following podcast contains spoilers for the film being reviewed; if you wish to see the film without having it ruined for you, download this podcast and save it for later.

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Next Month’s Film: An Update and Change!

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As you may recall, we announced that our next film would be Last Night (1998) in our episode on Jurassic Park (1993) and Jurassic World (2015).  Unfortunately, due to some scheduling issues, David is unable to record in the next two weeks for that episode.  Since Last Night is his film selection, we’re going to move it over one month. The good news is this:  we’ll still have an episode.  My good friend, Jen Zink, has agreed to join me for a discussion about The Secret of Roan Inish (1994)! Here’s how you can watch that film: Netflix (STREAMING! WOOT!) YouTube ($9.99 in SD) Amazon ($9.99 in SD) VUDU ($9.99 in SD) Google Play ($9.99 in SD) So now you have no excuse not to see it!  If you have any comments or questions you want us to talk about on the episode, send an email to totallypretentious[at]gmail[dot]com or use our handy contact page!

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276. Live at CONvergence! Space and Its Discontents (On Contact and Gravity)

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode276ContactAndGravitySpaceAndItsDiscontentsLiveAtCONvergence/Sandf–Episode276–ContactAndGravitySpaceAndItsDiscontentsLiveAtConvergence.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSAlien messages, space debris, and space women, oh my!  The Robogoblins descend upon CONvergence to discuss Gravity and Contact.  We tackle how each film addresses religion, science, trauma, and female characters, and we explore the optimism of Contact versus the pessimism of Gravity. We hope you enjoy the episode! Note:  If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 276 — Download (MP3) Show Notes:

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Episode 7. Jurassic Park (1993) and Jurassic World (2015): Blockbuster Spectacle and Reconstituting the Family

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TotallyPretentiousEpisode007JurassicParkAndJurassicWorld/TotallyPretentiousEpisode007–JurassicParkAndJurassicWorld.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSBlockbuster Spectable and Reconstituting the Family! We take our first stab at a blockbuster hit — the incredibly influential Jurassic Park (1993).  We discuss the film’s visual effects and influence, its treatment of corporations and family, and the film’s legacy.  Plus, we spend a considerable amount of time discussing Jurassic World (2015) and its place within the franchise. We’re also still working on our Subscriber Drive so we can add a second regular episode to the show. Enjoy!

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