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Episodes
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
In this special replay edition of our YouTube livestream, content creator Davis Madole, a.k.a TitanGoji, visits the cage and takes part in our debate for "Best Christmas Movie of All Time". Marq gets a crash course in tokusatsu culture and asks TitanGoji which kaiju movies are the best and why. Later, we discuss Godzilla vs. Kong, dive headfirst into the Warner Bros./ HBO Max controversy and speculate on the latest Spider-Man 3 rumors.
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Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G.
Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G.
Logo Design by Michael Long
Music provided by BenSound at www.bensound.com
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Ang Lee's epic martial arts drama Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Based on the fourth book in Wang Dulu's Crane-Iron Pentalogy, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon tells the story of Yu Jiaoling, the daughter of a government official, who secretly longs to become a renowned swordswoman and adventurer. When shown a legendary sword, called the Green Destiny, Jiaolong attempts to claim the sword for herself. She is later confronted by its former owner, Li Mu Bai, who sees her true potential and seeks to train her, only to learn that she is the disciple of his master's killer. With its captivating cinematography and outstanding fight choreography, Crouching Tiger Hidden recaptures all the wonder and excitement of classic martial arts cinema while elevating the genre with poignant storytelling, brilliantly executed by its stars, Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, and Zhang Ziyi.
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Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G.
Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G.
Logo Design by Michael Long
Music provided by Bensound at www.bensound.com
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
In this bonus lookback episode, we examine the merits and flaws of M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable. Released in 2000, Unbreakable sought to deconstruct the classic tropes of superhero lore while providing a more grounded origin for its protagonist, played by Bruce Willis. Its plot centers on David Dunn, a depressed security worker who discovers he may possess invulnerability after learning he is the sole survivor of a horrific accident. With the aid of an eccentric comic book art dealer, played by Samuel L. Jackson, he begins to examine his past and, in doing so, unearths his true purpose.
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Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G.
Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G.
Logo Design by Michael Long
Music provided by Bensound at www.bensound.com
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
For this week's lookback, we decided to go with a relatively recent favorite. Ryan Coogler's Creed manages to reinvigorate the Rocky franchise while introducing audiences to a new boxing legend in Adonis, the son of Apollo Creed. Join us as we discuss everything that we think makes this film great, from the casting and performances to the brilliant fight choreography and outstanding cinematography.
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Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G.
Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G.
Logo Design by Michael Long
Music provided by Bensound at www.bensound.com
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Our three-part special concludes with a look at the Home Alone sequels, as well as the upcoming reboot and talk of a possible Home Alone 5 with a grown-up Kevin McCallister's kids taking on their father's trap-setting traditions.
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Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G.
Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G.
Logo Design by Michael Long
Music provided by Bensound at www.bensound.com
"Setting the Trap" composed by John Williams
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
In part two of our three-part special, we dive into popular fan theories surrounding Home Alone and debate which ones seem the most plausible. We also discuss nitpicks and errors, as well as alternative fan-made versions of the movie.
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Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G.
Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G.
Logo Design by Michael Long
Music provided by Bensound at www.bensound.com
"Home Alone Main Title Theme" composed by John Williams
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
This week's lookback will focus on the John Hughes/Chris Columbus classic Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin. Released in November of 1990, Home Alone tells the story of eight-year old Kevin McCallister, whose family travels to Paris for Christmas vacation, unaware that they have left him behind. When two thieves, known as "The Wet Bandits" attempt to break in to the family home, they are met with a series of elaborate traps set by Kevin himself. Co-starring Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern, the film remains a holiday favorite among fans and critics alike. Join us for part one of this special three-part episode, as we break down our favorite moments with our guests, voice actor Matthew Farden and Off The Beaten Podcast's Dion McGill.
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Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G.
Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G.
Logo Design by Michael Long
Music provided by Bensound at www.bensound.com
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Sixty years ago this month, Alfred Hitchcock shocked audiences with a movie that pushed the boundaries of conventional horror and suspense. In the years that followed, Psycho would come to be known as a masterpiece of the genre and would give rise to an entirely new sub-genre of film. Join us as we take a look at the backstory behind this classic feature and how it almost didn't get made.
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Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G.
Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G.
Logo Design by Michael Long
Music provided by Bensound at www.bensound.com
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
In this RapidFire episode, we review Sasha Baron Cohen's latest feature, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, which debuted on Amazon Prime this past week. How does this surprise sequel measure up against the original? Next, we discuss Jared Leto's recasting as Joker in Zack Snyder's Justice League and address rumors of Joe Manganiello also reprising his role in the movie as Deathstroke. We also jump back in to our discussion on No Time To Die. After numerous release date changes, could it finally be heading to streaming?
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Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G.
Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G.
Logo Design by Michael Long
Music provided by Bensound at www.bensound.com
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
In this conclusion of our two-part series on Superman II, we explore the differences between director Richard Lester's theatrical release and Richard Donner's original vision, now known as The Donner Cut. Breaking down key scenes and action sequences, we compare and contrast the styles of both directors to determine who's overall vision was better.
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Produced by Marq Withers and Jay Saint G.
Intro Produced and Performed by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G.
Logo Design by Michael Long
Music provided by Bensound at www.bensound.com