Oscar-baitin' the 2010s

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Oscar-baitin' the 2010s

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Feb 23, 2015

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We survive the Mayan apocalypse to close out our Oscar snub series with two films that are overflowing with style.

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Feb 23, 2015

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Join culture writers Drew Dietsch and Travis Newton as they review and recommend horror films, action movies, fantasy flicks and more! New episodes every Sunday! (Formerly The Drew Reviews.)

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Alfred Hitchcock: Drew and Nick talk about master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock and his many films. Hear how many classic films we've never seen! Read more show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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ALIENS: Our holiday series continues with James Cameron's beloved sequel, ALIENS. Drew and Nick also talk about DUMB AND DUMBER TO and the new STAR WARS teaser trailer. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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BACK TO THE FUTURE: Drew and Nick celebrate 2015 with the BACK TO THE FUTURE trilogy! Along with discussing the first film, Nick gives his opinion on Tim Burton's BIG EYES, and Drew recommends a ton of movies he missed in 2014. Read show... by GenreVision
65 min listen
Disney Cartoons, Nicktoons, Cartoon Cartoons and More!: Drew and Nick wrap up their discussion about cartoons with shows we watched growing up in the '90s. Listen to Drew call a beloved cartoon a type of animal excrement, and hear Nick compliment Drew's Dink. Read more show notes... by GenreVision
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THE WIRE: Drew and Nick prove their cumulative intelligence by talking about THE WIRE, the densest show in TV history. Listen to us forget character names and do awful impressions! We dive right into the spoilers for THE WIRE. You've been warned! Read show... by GenreVision
83 min listen
Tim Burton: Drew and Nick pick apart the filmography of Hot Topic poster boy, Tim Burton. There's also a lot of TV discussed, as well as a continuing inability to maintain a train of thought. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
115 min listen
Classic Cartoons: Drew and Nick reminisce about classic cartoons from our youth. We also briefly touch on serial killers and a bunch of movies you should go see right now. Read more show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
91 min listen
HARSH REALM: Our series on single season shows continues with a look at the least beloved of Chris Carter's post-X-FILES shows, HARSH REALM. by GenreVision
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CLONE HIGH: We're spending the month of March looking at shows that only lasted for one season. Besides this first episode, these are all shows we're seeing for the first time. First up is MTV's CLONE HIGH! by GenreVision
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BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II: Nick and Drew continue the BACK TO THE FUTURE rewatch with a trip into 2015. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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THE QUIET MAN - A Case for Criterion: Drew and Nick return with a John Wayne movie that isn't a western! It's 1952's THE QUIET MAN. by GenreVision
82 min listen
THE SIMPSONS: TREEHOUSE OF HORROR: Drew and Nick kick off the month of October with a Lard Lad-sized discussion about THE SIMPSONS Halloween Specials. There's also Spanish witches, Bill S. Preston & Ted "Theodore" Logan, and a few completely unnoticeable technical flubs thanks to... by GenreVision
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TWIN PEAKS and David Lynch: Drew and Nick discuss the cult TV show TWIN PEAKS and its mad genius of a creator, David Lynch. Read more show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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BACK TO THE FUTURE PART III: Drew and Nick's BACK TO THE FUTURE series comes to a close with a trip back to the Old West. Nick talks about his trip to New York, and Drew makes up for last week's weaker-than-usual Currently Consuming. Read show... by GenreVision
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THE VENTURE BROS.: Drew and Nick talk about The Venture Brothers, one of the best cartoons ever. Nick also gives his opinion on BIG HERO 6 and Drew uses his immense critical influence to knock BIRDMAN off its perch. Read more show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
85 min listen
THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS: Everything that has a beginning has an end. Drew and Nick conclude their series on The Matrix trilogy with its controversial conclusion, THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS. by GenreVision
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WONDERFALLS: Single Season Spring Cleaning continues with a look at WONDERFALLS, the only show where inanimate objects tell someone to help people out. Trust us, it's better than it sounds. by GenreVision
54 min listen
ALIEN 3: Our holiday series continues with David Fincher's divisive ALIEN 3. Nick also rekindles his love for the original STAR WARS trilogy, and Drew gushes about his love of THE BABADOOK. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
53 min listen
ALIEN: Drew and Nick celebrate the season by talking about the ALIEN franchise for the rest of the month. In this episode, we shower praise on the first film in the series, Drew talks about Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR, and Nick gets caught up with... by GenreVision
92 min listen
Oscar-baitin' the 2010s: We survive the Mayan apocalypse to close out our Oscar snub series with two films that are overflowing with style. by GenreVision
72 min listen
Oscar-baitin' the 2000s: Our Oscar snub series survived Y2K and the Bush presidency to bring you two more movies that deserve the moniker of Best Picture. by GenreVision
67 min listen
Kevin Smith and TUSK: Drew and Nick discuss the wacky TUSK and its creator, Kevin Smith. There's also Batman, Disney Channel movies, and an overall lack of respect for anything resembling a format. We'll get there eventually. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
86 min listen
THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER - Cuckoo for Criterion: Drew and Nick lean on the everlasting arm of one of America's greatest films, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Currently Consuming topics: 7 DAYS IN HELL and the Batman: Arkham games. Read show notes at http://genrevision.com by GenreVision
78 min listen
JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: Single Season Spring Cleaning continues with one of the most forgotten shows in the HBO library, JOHN FROM CINCINNATI. by GenreVision
71 min listen
ALIEN: RESURRECTION: Drew and Nick's penultimate episode in our holiday series features ALIEN RESURRECTION, the least appreciated entry in the franchise. Nick also rewatched GOODFELLAS and Tim Burton's BATMAN, and Drew gives his opinion on a new Ridley Scott film, EXODUS:... by GenreVision
56 min listen
Oscar-baitin' the '80s: Drew and Nick celebrate Oscar month by taking a look at some fantastic movies that didn't get nominated for Best Picture. This month finds us looking at one director's last film, and the first film that launched another director into the big leagues.... by GenreVision
77 min listen
CRAZED FRUIT - Cuckoo for Criterion: Drew and Nick show off their cinematic chops by going cuckoo for the films in the Criterion Collection. The first entry: 1956's CRAZED FRUIT. Read show notes at http://genrevision.com by GenreVision
79 min listen
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NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: Drew and Nick's first month of 2015 ends with a discussion about one of the most influential anime series ever made, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION. Nick gives his opinion on INHERENT VICE, while Drew reiterates how great JOHN WICK is and talks about his... by GenreVision
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IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT - Cuckoo For Criterion: Drew and Nick run away from their rich dads and hook up with the Frank Capra comedy classic, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT. Read more at http://genrevision.com by GenreVision
71 min listen

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Whitley Strieber's COMMUNION: Drew and Travis visit the little blue doctors in Whitley Streiber’s Communion, the 1989 adaptation of his book of the same name. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Communion 00:46:12 - The Shelf 00:53:10 - Calls to Action 00:54:02 - Currently Consuming... by GenreVision
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NEW JACK CITY: Drew and Travis sit their five-dollar asses down for New Jack City, the 1991 drug lord flick from director Mario Van Peebles! New Jack City stars Ice-T, Wesley Snipes, Chris Rock and Judd Nelson. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - New Jack City 00:58:11 -... by GenreVision
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