Science fiction is a widely read and respected genre, ok?! And the show is excelling at embodying some of those sci-fi tropes you know and hopefully love. As the known universe gets spaghettified, this show becomes a meta commentary on the comic book genre. Catch up on this discussion of Marvel’s Loki for the Easter Eggs you missed, eerie character parallels, and more! And remember, it’s not about the why.
For All Mankind season 4 is splashing down this month and Bald Move is doing full coverage! Joining Jim and A.Ron for this special preview is Pete Peppers. Get their thoughts and hopes as they discuss the previous season and look forward to things to come.
Elf turns 20 this year and to celebrate, we’re releasing this very special episode publicly for the first time! Catch the important dates and details that you need for Bald Move’s upcoming Christmas celebration at the beginning of the episode.
What would Christmas be without a heartfelt message of cheer and togetherness? Elf starts out on a sad and lonely note, but by the end our spirits are lifted.
It’s the mid-80s! Shoulder pads, big hair, and inequality! John Carpenter’s zombie movie is intended to be a critique of the Reagan Era. Critiques on hyper-consumerism, examination of class tension, and an unforgettable fight scene make this movie a stand out. Dive into the zombie-decorated social commentary that is as relevant today as it was 35 years ago.
There’s no time to explain! Ok, actually there is, and Jim and A.Ron are here to review this mind-blowing episode. It’s an episode that swings for the fences, will make your jaw drop, and spurs some fan theories. And if you thought the last cliffhanger was intense, just you wait.
Dr. Haberkern does his best to win Anthony for the Machiavelli appreciation society. And succeeds! This is a break from our regular chapter-by-chapter coverage to review one of the most important pieces of political literature ever written: “The Prince.”
Martin McDonagh, director of Banshees of Inisherin, made his directorial feature debut with this dark comedy. Between the uneasy laughter, watch-between-your-fingers moments, and Catholic guilt, there’s a lot to unpack. Brendan Gleeson and Colin Ferrall play two hit men on a mysterious and fateful trip in Bruges. And it’s a Christmas movie. A miserable, vulgar Christmas movie.
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It’s a spooky edition of Off the Clock! There are SPOILERS ahead. Get the scoop on what Jim and A.Ron are watching behind the scenes!
Historian Iain MacInnis answers a question about violence in history. Stand-up comedian, Steve Ausburne shares upcoming shows in NYC.
The second season of Loki continues by going back to the past. 1893, to be exact, as Loki and Mobius attend the Chicago World’s Fair. It’s another good episode of Loki, with maybe a couple minor worries. But those are for another day.