A.Ron

The Boondock Saints (1999) – 25th Anniversary

A.Ron and Jim revisit this sophomoric take on vigilante justice. The director of this movie, Troy Duffy, is clearly a Tarantino fan. Did this male-power fantasy age well? Well…no. So why not? And can it be redeemed by Norman Reedus and Willem Dafoe?

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The Rings of Power – S02E08 – Shadow and Flame

A.Rondir and Jimifell say good-bye to this series and a few beloved characters. The dads, Adar and King Durin, go out in Middle-Earth fashion. We finally got to see the Balrog in action! Is there a potential time jump into the next season?

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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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