Two failed filmmakers dumpster dive through cigarette burns to trade off deep cut films, mainline mainstream gems, and flock hot takes from Mt. Hollywood.
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Starring: Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg, & Keiko
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• Artwork by E. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0. “The Typewriter” by Leroy Anderson
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Menace II Society (1993) or: Rhapsody In Red
Episode 57
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 • Duration 02:03:28
E makes McGee duck through the Downs for a seminal 90s classic. E rewinds a Make Me Watch: Vice Watch re-run, McGee scours the cupboards for baking soda, and they both slide for “blacker the expressionism the sweeter the hues.”
SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode
Starring: Tyrin Turner, Larenz Tate & Jada Pinkett,
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• Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0. VO by Jessica Fisher, Daniel Russo, Bryan Olson, Marcus Anderson. Additional sound effects from www.zapsplat.com.
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Carol for Another Christmas (1964) or: Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Episode 44
Friday, December 20, 2024 • Duration 01:04:56
E & McGee take a listener suggestion to cozy up to this Rod Serling-penned Christmas special. McGee finds a legendary voice amongst the familiar faces while E takes a shot at McGee's cold dead heart and they both get in the holiday spirit. Happy holidays from us here at MMW!
At the time of recording, Carol for Another Christmas (1964) is available to stream on Max.
SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)
Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:00:00)
Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:18:23)
Under The Lights (00:33:38)
Behind the Lens (00:44:20)
Coming Soon (01:02:05)
The Illusionist (2010) or: The Daughter Wears Prada
Episode 48
Friday, December 13, 2024 • Duration 01:29:29
E makes McGee tour the Scottish chitlin’ circuit. McGee surprises E with a sunny disposition, E hauls a string of red & green lights for the holiday season, and they both dip out with an Irish goodbye.
SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)
Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:11:27)
Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:26:18)
Under The Lights (00:54:24)
Behind the Lens (01:04:26)
Coming Soon (01:28:34)
TOP THREE: CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
McGee: Christmas Carol Edition
Carol for Another Christmas (1964)
Werewolves Within (2021) or: Stalking in a Winter Wonderland
Episode 42
Friday, December 6, 2024 • Duration 01:42:28
McGee makes E bundle up to solve the case of the genre mash-up from director Josh Ruben. E braves the weather and the horror, McGee gets flashbacks to those cold, low-budget nights, and we both point the finger at each member of the ensemble in this wintry whodunit.
SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)
Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:00:00)
Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:34:47)
Under The Lights (00:56:55)
Behind the Lens (01:11:29)
Coming Soon (01:39:00)
TOP THREE: LOOSE ADAPTATIONS
McGee’s:
[3] The Green Knight (2021)
[2] Annihilation (2018)
[1] Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Inherent Vice (2014) or: Doc Sportello in the Case of Coral Reefer Madness
Episode 46
Saturday, November 30, 2024 • Duration 01:56:28
E makes McGee roll up a late period PTA cult classic. E packs a series of blue dream tinted challenges, McGee grinds up Joaquin, and they both got smoke for cinematographers turned directors.
SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)
Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:13:55)
Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:35:23)
Under The Lights (00:59:29)
Behind the Lens (01:21:00)
Coming Soon (01:51:00)
TOP THREE: Dream Blunt Rotation
McGee:
3. Susan Sarandon as herself
Cure (1997) or: How to Make Fiends and Influence People (ft. Max Weiland)
Episode 40
Friday, November 22, 2024 • Duration 01:59:11
E & McGee fall under the spell of a very special guest. Writer, Director, & Patreon-supporter Max Weiland makes us watch Kiyoshi Kurosawa's horror/noir mashup. Max gives us some raw analysis that is somehow also scorching hot, E has to better himself to struggle through the intensity, and McGee realizes that he may have a type.
SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)
Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:00:00)
Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:29:30)
Under The Lights (01:11:48)
Behind the Lens (01:25:48)
Coming Soon (01:55:37)
TOP THREE: SELF-IMPROVEMENT
Max’s:
Shootin' Sh*t: An Alligator, a Goblin, & a Penguin walk into a Space-Bar...
Friday, November 15, 2024 • Duration 01:37:59
E & McGee shoot the sh*t about the ish they're effin' with this week: Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal, Tyler the Creator - Chromokopia, Scavengers Reign, and The Penguin.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal (00:00:00)
Tyler the Creator - Chromokopia (00:16:35)
Scavengers Reign (00:31:07)
The Penguin (01:01:02)
CREDITS:
• Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0
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The Killing (1956) or: Spree-Biscuit
Episode 43
Monday, November 11, 2024 • Duration 01:32:27
E makes McGee take a bet on the ponies. E draws parallels between ‘Hawk Tuah’ & Sterling Hayden, McGee defends Timothy Carey’s honor against a firing squad, and they both fumble the bag and watch it blow away.
SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode
Stray Dog (1949) or: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Colt
Episode 38
Friday, November 1, 2024 • Duration 01:54:51
McGee makes E hit the black market Criterion van in search of the missing Kurosawa in his life. They get a little sweaty talking about the state of policing, find multiple reasons to bring up Batman, and take a straight path direct to a classic noir that you might have missed.
SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode
• Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0
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[1] Flight of the Phoenix (2004)
McGee's
[3] Se7en (1995)
[2] To Sleep With Anger (1990)
[1] Blade Runner (1982)
CALL SHEET:
Dir. Akira Kurosawa
Writing by Ryûzô Kikushima & Akira Kurosawa
Starring Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura
CREDITS:
• Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0
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