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Thought Spooky Season was over? Surprise! And the surprises don’t stop there. This week, Aaron leads James through a horror-themed mystery segment guaranteed to shock and provoke some divisive reactions, to say the least! James then takes the wheel and gives his thoughts on some of the MANY horror films he digested this October. May Spooky Season live in our hearts all year long!
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“If that were in text, I would emphasize it and heart it!” The V/H/S film franchise is not without its bad dialogue, but Aaron and James are pleased to report that it has an above-average blend of good ideas and horror elements, including this exterrestrial-themed entry. This week, join your hosts as they continue spooky season by discussing the franchise as a whole before diving into the latest of what some would call a solid run of films. If zombies, androids, and skydiving with aliens sound fun to you, strap in for a fun ride!
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“All you have to do is accept her f**king gift!!! The 7th entry in this legendary survival horror franchise is quite the gift! This week, Aaron and James gush over the game’s terrifying sights, creepy sounds, and downright macabre Baker family. But do the changes in gameplay hold up to the series’ standards? Does the storytelling? Why is Chris Redfield here? So many questions, so little time! Come on down with us to Louisiana and prepare to join the family!
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“I told you before, I didn't want you to read this crap! I never saw such rotten crap in my life!” Only some of the crap’s rotten in this famed 1982 horror-comedy anthology film written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. But what’s crap and what’s genuinely frightening are what Aaron and James will be discussing this week! These five tales beg such questions as: Why does Stephen King think he should be an actor? Is a monster-in-a-box the perfect murder weapon? Is Evil Leslie Nielsen the best Leslie Nielsen? Spooky season is upon us, so let the macabre merriment begin!
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"A thousand years ago, everybody knew the Earth was the center of the universe. Five hundred years ago, they knew the Earth was flat. Fifteen minutes ago, you knew we humans were alone on it. Imagine what you'll know tomorrow." This week, Aaron and James, noisy crickets in hand, tackle yet another wonderful 90s film. Joined by a very special returning guest, your hosts talk about every single thing that makes this sci-fi action/comedy so dang fun -- from the witty script to the unstoppable Tommy Lee Jones. Enjoy!
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“Pop quiz, hotshot. There's a bomb on a bus. Once the bus goes 50 miles an hour, the bomb is armed. If it drops below 50, it blows up. What do you do? What do you do?” This week, Aaron and James board a bus armed with a bomb set to explode if they say anything negative about this 90s classic thrill ride. Join them as they discuss action hero Keanu, the absolute joy that is Sandra Bullock, and a supporting cast that’s a real who’s who of the era. They’ve got a few nits to pick along the way, but it should come as little surprise to those familiar with this film that there is much to love. Enjoy!
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“We-a won’t be happy until de Island-a Open champ-a plays-a Mario!” Grab your tennis rackets and Game Boy link cables, and join Aaron and James for an exploration of a true gem in an underappreciated genre: the sports RPG! Lend an ear as they discuss a story mode strangely devoid of Mario characters, why a fully grown, seemingly middle-aged man would be attending a children’s tennis academy, and much more! Does this Mario sports title hold up 2024? Come listen and find out!
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“No one understands the lonely perfection of my dreams. I found perfection here. I've created it. A perfect organism.” This week, Aaron and James explore a later entry in the Alien series. Despite a great cast and strong direction from Ridley Scott, this is a strangely divisive film, and your hosts have set out to find out why. Join them as they discuss the tropes of the series, make inevitable comparisons to Prometheus, and more, all while picking a few nits along the way. And stick around for some intense controversy as Aaron and James reveal their Alien movie rankings.
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This week, Aaron and James each select two infamous box office bombs and try to defend them. They explore what made those movies fail, what might have prevented the losses from happening in the first place, and why those movies are better than their gross suggests. Listen in and see what they picked!
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Grab your holy water, knife, and, uh, cross (are we sure it isn’t a boomerang?) because it’s time to kill Dracula! This week, Aaron and James finally tackle an entry in the beloved Castlevania series. This being a Castlevania game, you know you can count on James doing quite a bit of gushing. But while that might be the reason to tune in, discovering Aaron’s takes on the game and genre is the reason to stay. We hope you enjoy!
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"Are you still saying your prayers? Our prayers protect us from the devil." Nothing can protect Aaron and James from a spirited discussion about the newest film from director Osgood Perkins. The target of much buzz and effective marketing, this horror thriller features Nicholas Cage (going for it, as usual), Maika Monroe, and some really great atmosphere. But does the film adequately explain why birthday algorithms are so terrifying? Does it try and do too much? And does it deserve to snuggle up next to classics such as The Silence of the Lambs? Listen in and then decide for yourself!
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The entire Game & Watch draft crew is back this week to draft their favorite video game franchises! Now, if you're wondering how to define what constitutes a video game franchise ... well, so are we! The crew has a rollicking good time talking about their picks and there is no shortage of surprises along the way. This draft was far from predictable, and is not one to be missed!
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"I didn't choose the Skux life, the Skux life chose me." This week, Aaron and James head out into the bush with a very special returning guest to talk about a delightfully funny Taika Waititi film. Is Sam Neill criminally underrated? Is Rachel House one of the greatest comedic actors alive? Is majestical a word? Listen in as the trifecta answers these questions, contemplates endless ideas for Paula spinoffs, and much more!
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“I wish Freddy Krueger would come, and chop off your head, and it would roll in the street, and a truck would squish it, and the blood would splatter everywhere, and everyone would watch it!” Remember Misery? Or The Joker? What if you put those films in a blender, tossed in a dash of cliched noir dialogue, a dead maid, and John Travolta? Better yet --what if Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame directed it? If you guessed, “It wouldn’t win Best Picture,” you would be correct. Join Aaron and James this week as they discuss the series of questionable choices that resulted in this atrocious cinematic anomaly.
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"Face me, Shulk! Successor of Zanza! I'll crush the Bionis, and spread its ashes across the world! Then I'll turn the Monado into dust. Only then will there be peace!" Sometimes a game comes along that sinks its hooks in and just won’t let go. Sometimes that game is an 80+ hour JRPG touching upon age-old themes like the futility of revenge, what it means to be human, and being a sexy anime teen who kills God at the end. Join Aaron, James, and a very special returning guest as they give the first entry in the Xenoblade Chronicles series the full Game & Watch treatment. Whether it's development, mechanics, or story, there is a lot to talk about. Can we just say, we’re really feeling it, and we hope you are too!
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“You have to believe me, this was a stupid decision, but I did it with the best intentions.” Here's a quiz: Is that quote from one of the characters, or the director of this movie? Armed with their convenient raptor larynxes, Aaron and James attempt to rescue this third entry in the Jurassic Park series from itself. The hosts also dare to ask the tough questions that no one else will. For example: What has Téa Leoni been up to lately? Can the Spinosaurus fill the sizable dino-shoes left by the T-Rex? Is Billy the new face of the franchise? Who even IS Billy? You don’t have to travel back 65 million years to enjoy some classic Game & Watch banter!
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We're drafting yet again! Join Aaron, James, and three returning guests from the Game & Watch draft crew as they select games from the year all five of them made the transition from high school to college. In 2007, there were single player experiences aplenty, but there was also no shortage of multiplayer madness. This was also the year that launched some major franchises that changed storytelling in gaming. Listen in to find out if some of your favorites from this year got selected!
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“Are those pussywillows?” This one is for all the moms out there. Happy Belated Mother’s Day from Aaron, James, and a delightfully unhinged Kathleen Turner! Join us as we discuss the John Waters’ 1994 dark comedy cult hit. Does she need a lawyer? Does she need an agent? What even IS satire anymore? Questions abound on this episode - listen with your mom and enjoy!
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“All worlds begin in Darkness and all so end. The heart is no different.” Friendship, hearts, and too many zippers - we’re back in the (many) lands of Kingdom Hearts! But which of the numerous worlds in the mainline series deserve the most praise? The most hate? What makes for a strong world in this “storied” franchise? Come listen and find out Aaron and James’ Top and Bottom 3 Kingdom Hearts Worlds! And stay tuned near the end of the episode for an existential question about the series itself.
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Hey, you! Yes, you! Do you find repetition meditative? Do you enjoy a challenge? Does unlocking a new item give you that sweet dopamine rush? Do you have an addictive personality? If you answered yes to most or all of those questions, roguelikes might be the genre for you! This week, Aaron and James are joined by a very special returning guest to dissect the modern roguelike genre and explore just what makes it so damn appealing. Then, they share their top three favorite roguelikes. Just one more run, I swear!
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