Starship Troopers is the pulpy, sci-fi, satire that tried so hard to be a commentary that it seemed to miss its own point. From Paul Verhoeven, the director behind RoboCop (1987) and Total Recall (1990), comes a movie about bugs and fascism. Between the CGI and blatant metaphors, Jim and A.Ron explore the guts and glory of this weird adaptation.
It’s only episode 2 and we’re already getting lost in the Carcosa-like maze of Night Country’s mysteries. Join us for a deep dive into the clues and characters, as well as some wild speculation on murders of the past and present.
AppleTV+’s For All Mankind Season 4 has reentered the atmosphere. As this season splashes down, Jim and A.Ron are here to discuss their thoughts and listener feedback. Hear about how actress Krys Marshall wanted this season to end for her character Dani. And finally, Jim and A.Ron have some hopes and predictions for the Season 5 we hope we get!
It’s the season finale of Fargo Season 5, did Noah Hawley pull it off? The overall plot and the character of Munch gave this season a Grimm’s Fairy Tale feel. This was one of the best episodes of the season, Juno Temple gives a great performance and Roy is finally taken down. Hear Jim and A.Ron’s thoughts and your feedback as we sign off on this season of Fargo.
In the 48 hours that True Detective Season 4 Episode 1 has premiered, there has been an explosion of theories. Jim and A.Ron have the connections and quandaries that you’re looking for. What do Edgar Allan Poe’s writings have to do with this? Did you catch the tie-ins from season 1? And hear about the Inuit myth that appears in the episode.
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Grab a can of Lone Star and listen in on the first episode of True Detective Season 4. Jim and A.Ron travel into the polar night to analyze, explore, and theorize for this supernatural-leaning season. Huddle around this podcast and lick the threads with them.
Jim is back! He and A.Ron are covering the season finale of AppleTV+’s For All Mankind. The principal characters are catching up to the audience, not always the most exciting thing. It’s a strong show, and even though this season may not have had the thrill of previous seasons, there’s still plenty to enjoy. Bye, Bob!
The tides are turning on the newest episode of Fargo. Roy is fully a nightmare. We’re starting to feel sorry for Gator. Ole Munch walks off into the mist. And Dot’s true history comes to light. With the ending of the season in sight, Jim and A.Ron are wondering what is true and what is all a “dream”?
The up and coming name in horror, Issa López, is helming this new season of True Detective. Hitting the small screen are actors Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, and John Hawkes. This season will lean further into the horror and supernatural aspects seen in previous seasons of True Detective. Get the details right here from Jim and A.Ron.
Since Jim is still crusty, B. Michael Krol steps up to co-host AppleTV’s For All Mankind with A.Ron. With the end of the season rapidly approaching, the threads are starting to tangle. Margot has a rendezvous with Sergei, the North Koreans wired the base for sound, and Ed might come clean to his daughter. Will the Goldilocks asteroid shake things up? Just like the real life earthquake that struck while we were recording?