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Ron Howard’s Eden Explores the Darkness of Utopian Dreams

Academy Award®–winning director Ron Howard is returning to the thriller genre with Eden, a harrowing tale of survival, idealism, and human fragility. The film, penned by Noah Pink (Tetris), is based on a shocking true story that asks a chilling question: what happens when people try to escape society, only to discover they can’t escape themselves? The star-studded ensemble includes Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, and Sydney Sweeney—an eclectic cast that brings depth to the story of outsiders who abandon the modern world in pursuit of a fresh start. Their dream of building a utopia takes them to a remote, uninhabited island, where they hope to create a self-sufficient paradise untouched by the trappings of civilization. But isolation has a way of magnifying human flaws. As Howard’s film unfolds, the dangers of the brutal climate and unforgiving wildlife pale in comparison to the corrosive dynamics within the group. What begins as an experiment in freedom and purity ...

Ep. 138 of War Machine vs. War Horse: Black Sea (The Hunt for Red October vs. Crimson Tide)

On this episode we are just three dudes, looking for some man on man action in a sub. And we get plenty of that with a triple feature inspired by the new video release BLACK SEA with a submarine battle between two classics in THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER and CRIMSON TIDE. We also give our listeners a glimpse of the process to our movie selection and how ROLLERBALL (the Chris Klein version) will be discussed on another podcast.

Episode 52 of Pop Culture Case Study - Gattaca and Privilege

In this episode, Dave discusses one of his old science fiction favorites, Gattaca.  Britt makes an appearance to talk about Dystopian movies, in general.  We discuss both the movie and how it connects to the touchy subject of privilege. Listen! Check out the Show Notes here! Fangirl Fixation Introduction: 0:00:00 Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:07 Privilege: 0:20:25 Gattaca: 0:35:30 Rate and Review on iTunes! Visit our website!