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Ed Wood (1994) – 30th Anniversary

Who was Ed Wood? This infamous auteur gathered a cult-following, a precursor of the “Ed Breen”s and “Tommy Wiseau”s of today. In this movie, Johnny Depp plays Ed Wood, an artist fighting the Hollywood machine, fighting societal expectations, and fighting for his friends. This highly quotable movie features lots of laughs, heartbreak, and otherwise obscure Hollywood history.

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HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E08 – The Queen Who Ever Was

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode The Queen Who Ever Was and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Anticipation builds for Rhaena and the ugly wild dragon known as Sheepstealer. The characters of Addam and Alyn take on different personalities and actions in the show. And in the…

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The Rings of Power – S02E07 – Doomed to Die – Feedback

Dive into the One Inbox to Rule Them All aka Pondering the Orb aka your feedback! Jimifell and A.Rondir discuss the power scaling in Middle Earth. Did Sauron know about the Balrog? Tolkien wasn’t happy with Disney’s portrayal of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and was very vocal about it.

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The Rings of Power – S02E07 – Doomed to Die

Eregion is under grave threat. The influence of the rings grows deeper. Disa to the rescue! A.Rondir and Jimifell witness the forging of more rings and critique the battle preparations. Be relieved that there isn’t a single pyroclastic cloud in sight!

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LWJ&A – Episode 437 – Grippy Coffee Bags

Lunchtime! Jim and A.Ron are ready to chow down on your questions. What would make Four Lights even better? Grippy bags! How do you get wet and drippy without getting in the ocean? If you’re in the path of Hurricane Helene, we hope you and your loved ones are safe! No Lunch next week because Jim and A.Ron will be at BYPAX!

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Megalopolis (2024)

Francis Ford Coppola swung for the fences on this project. Megalopolis (2024) is a large, star-studded cast of people you know and love. The sci-fi, the drama, and the acting all have highs and lows through the film. Without the benefit of foresight, it’s hard to know exactly how this movie will impact the audiences of the future. But in the present, it just seems like Coppola thinks you’re a bit slow.

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HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S02E07 – The Red Sowing

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode The Red Sowing and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Both the book and show feature dragons, but how many and which varies greatly. Hugh’s parentage is explored, as is the parentage of Addam and Alyn.

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The Rings of Power – S02E06 – Where is He? – Feedback

Let’s ponder the orb! A.Ronfir and Jimifell feel the evil influences of your feedback. Still feeling the disappointment of season 1? A.Rondir has a good rewrite for you. Do the sea monsters have a moral compass? Do the rings seek out those easily corruptible? Find the answers you seek by gazing intently into this podcast.

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The Rings of Power – S02E06 – Where is He?

A.Rondir and Jimifell and being consumed by magic of the show. This season delights and excites! The dwarves continue to be the stars of the show and bonus features. Galadriel and Adar consider a tenuous alliance. Nori is faced with a terrible choice. Sit back and listen in on the Tolkien lore that colors this show.

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LWJ&A – Episode 436 – Pirate Pod

Lunchtime! Get some preliminary news on this year’s BYPAX. Get Jim and A.Ron’s ideal retirement plans. And the guys might be planning a cruise together. But maybe they should check the water quality before jumping in. Do the thing! You’re a good egg. 🙂

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