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THE LOBSTER: Smart, A Bit Long

Firstly, it’s weird. People talk weird. The dialogue is choppy and literal. People say what they are thinking to each other, and include every detail. Part of it’s stylistic, contributing to a thick layer of unease. But it also serves the story in certain ways. The residents are motivated to find a partner and are thus more willing to speak frankly about their feelings and if their defining characteristics are quote “a match.”

James Bond Themes New and Old

The new James Bond films have theme songs that call back to the original Jame Bond theme. Similar motifs, similar chord progressions; it’s deliberate and serves to enrich the music of the film series. Today on The Nerd Dash Podcast, we delve into three songs from three movies, Daniel Craig’s Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace,ContinueContinue reading “James Bond Themes New and Old”

AUDIO)) Ancient Weapons and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

UP FIRST: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For just popped up on Netflix so we decided to revisit our review from 2014 when it came out. It’s the noir tale of Sin City, a hellish urban landscape populated by thugs, hitmen, and femme fatales. THEN LATER: (skip to 10:52) Erik gives us a primer onContinueContinue reading “AUDIO)) Ancient Weapons and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For”

AUDIO)) TV’s Great These Days

Thanks in large part to the internet and subscription services like Netflix, the way we watch TV’s change drastically. We watch a show all at once. We binge. We’re careful not to spoil. Not only that, but the content’s changed as well. Seasons are shorter, heavily serialized. The “showrunner” has become a frequent function. ShowsContinueContinue reading “AUDIO)) TV’s Great These Days”