Podcast

The Circle (2017)

April 28, 2017 Bald Move Prestige

Jim and A.Ron have seen the future, and it is The Circle, and we’re not sure if it’s good. This movie, or the future. They’re both kind of a mess. While extremely well cast and for the most part acted, the basic plot is caught between a cautionary tale, a psychological thriller, and a Young Adult novel, and doesn’t manage to pull any facet off well. But it is legitimately thought provoking. You’ll find the spoiler section for this movie to be positively chocked full of provoked thoughts, but you’ll have to be a Club Member to hear us talk about the tensions between liberty and privacy and our fears for the inevitability of radical transparency.

Read More

Bald Move Premium: (Protected Content)

302 – The Principle of Restricted Choice

April 27, 2017 Fargo

FX’s Fargo was very, very good this week, expertly blending the unfathomable pinheadery and sublime comedy that has become the series hallmarks in “The Principle of Restricted Choice”. We talk about the dramatic possibilities of using one actor to play two characters, chat about the ins and outs of “duplicate” bridge, and analyze the symbolism and possibilities of Gloria’s incompatibility with modern technology before opening up the old mailbag and seeing what you all have to say.

Read More

Bald Move Premium: (Protected Content)

The Expanse Season 2 Wrap Up!

April 26, 2017 Bald Move Pulp

Jim and A.Ron discuss their feelings about SyFy’s season two of The Expanse. Should you be watching it? What worked? What didn’t? What are our hopes and fears for season three?

Read More

Bald Move Premium: (Protected Content)

303 – Sunk Costs

April 26, 2017 Better Cast Saul

“Sunk Costs” is able to perfectly balance the tension in the dueling Mike/Jimmy story lines being juggled on AMC’s Better Call Saul, with clear stakes for both our protagonists as they form powerful alliances and prepare to do battle with worthy foes. Mike’s machinations against Hector offer the most visceral thrills, but Jimmy’s legal battle against his brother promises the most twists and turns. Will Jimmy’s legal license survive? Will his relationship with Kim weather this latest storm?

Read More

Bald Move Premium: (Protected Content)

302 – Don’t Be Ridiculous

April 25, 2017 Following The Leftovers

Can a Holy Book truly be successful on the Kindle Store? Does Mark Linn-Baker, the real human being, even exist anymore now that he’s a character on a TV show? How much of your life is a flashback? Find out everything there is to know with our review of The Leftovers season 3, episode 2 – Don’t Be Ridiculous.

Read More

Bald Move Premium: (Protected Content)

The Wicker Man (2006)

April 24, 2017 Bald Move Prestige

Special thanks to David Pavlicko and the ProjectorPeople.com for commissioning this very “special” movie, the Nicolas Cage remake of The Wicker Man. This movie is perhaps the epitome of the genre of “crazy ass Nick Cage movies”. It makes no sense, it gives Mr. Cage an excuse to act progressively more and more insane, leading up to the incredible third act which sees him reduced to screaming at Maximum Cage levels, while, for example, having thousands of bees poured down his throat. It’s breathtaking, really.

Read More

Bald Move Premium: (Protected Content)

Who Won the Week? Round 1!

April 21, 2017 Bald Move Pulp

Jim and A.Ron consider “Who Won the Week?” between The Leftovers, Better Call Saul, and Fargo before Cecily crashes the studio and wraps up the season, and series, for HBO’s Girls (00:10:31).

Read More

Bald Move Premium: (Protected Content)

301 – The Law of Vacant Places

April 20, 2017 Fargo

FX’s Fargo is back for it’s third season, and it’s visually exciting and is chock full of colorful characters played by gifted actors and we’re all having a lot of fun. But it’s also the exact same Fargo formula we’ve seen in the movie and in two seasons of the show. Is that a problem, and if it is, what will the series offer as a change or curveball this year, especially give that we weren’t all that thrilled with the UFO twist of season two? Aw, jeez. In the meantime, we discuss “The Law of Vacant Places”, brush up on the rules of Bridge, and make sure our air conditioners are properly secured before considering a bit of feedback. See you next week!

Read More

Bald Move Premium: (Protected Content)

302 – Witness

April 19, 2017 Better Cast Saul

In the latest episode of AMC’s Better Call Saul, the tables are turned as Jimmy becomes Mike’s private investigator as he continues to try to unravel the mysterious “DON’T” message writer. Tables are later flipped as Chuck employs his own private investigators in an elaborate scheme to unravel Jimmy. Basically, this episode is all unraveling and private eyes.

Read More

Bald Move Premium: (Protected Content)

301 – The Book of Kevin

April 18, 2017 Following The Leftovers

We are thrilled that HBO’s The Leftovers are back, and in fine form. Three years after the battle for Jardin is over, our favorite characters are still grappling with what to believe and what is real, with mysteries old and new. From the opening historical drama of The Great Disappointment to the enigmatic ending, it did nothing but confirm that this is one of the smartest, most beautiful shows around and that we are in for one hell of a ride. All this, feedback, and a very light spoiler section at the very end of the podcast, coming right up.

Read More

Bald Move Premium: (Protected Content)