Dune (2021)

 

This week on A Cosmic Void we cover the 2021 Dune which is out in theaters and HBO Max right now! We cover it beat for beat with a superfan, as well as one who is not, to peel back the truth on whether this movie works. We talk about the struggle to adapt a monumental science fiction classic through the decades. And we take some spice to wonder what we will see in the future.

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Us (2019)

 

This week on A Cosmic Void we talk about Jordan Peeles' Us. We comb over the Easter eggs stuffed within the frames. We look over the many examples of duality that mirror the themes of the film. And we discuss why Lupita Nyong'o hasn't gotten the career we feel she deserves (hint, it's racism). And this is just scratching the surface of content tethered within the podcast.

Deep Blue Sea (1999) with Aaron Donaldson

 

This episode of A Cosmic Void we look back to an episode of Reel Roulette from four years ago when Biggs and Aaron Donaldson pulled apart Deep Blue Sea. We’ll be back with new episodes next week, see you then!

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

 

This episode of A Cosmic Void we talk about one of the most terrifying movies ever made...The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. We talk about how they tricked audiences into thinking it was real, while actually showing them a commentary of the meat packing plant and the Nixon administration(?) Plus we wind through the puzzling corridors that are the sequels, prequels, remakes, and reboots of the franchise. We talk about Ed Gein, the serial killer Leatherface was loosely based on. And we try to pin down as many influences as possible. This is a really good episode and it would hurt my feelings if you didn’t listen to it!

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The Many Saints of Newark (2021) with Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation

 

This episode of A Cosmic Void celebrates The Sopranos movie: The Many Saints of Newark with special returning guest: Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation. We note the many ways it mirrors the show, while still subverting expectations. We get to the bottom of what this film is and isn't about. And of course we note the many influences on the movie from other gangster fair, as well as from it's own TV show. And we pull together clues to ferret out whether we'll get another Sopranos movie, plus so much more!

Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

 

This week A Cosmic Void checks out the classic Universal film: Bride of Frankenstein! We examine how LBGTQ and feminist narratives run through the James Whale helmed movie. This film had many scenes challenging religion stripped out, and the studio had a giant battle just to get the film onto the silver screen. We also take a quick look at the other films Frankenstein's monster staggered through in the Universal monster era. And much, much more!

I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)

 

This week on A Cosmic Void we watch the true to life story of conman who escaped from prison four times in I Love You Phillip Morris. In addition to deconstructing the plot we compare it with the real life story. We examine the peaks and valleys of Jim Carrey's career, and so much more. Check it out!

Mean Girls (2004)

This week the podcast A Cosmic Void talks about the all timer helmed by Tina Fey: Mean Girls. We talk about where it’s placed in the pantheon of comedies of the last twenty years. We discuss the book it’s based off of: Queen Bees and Wannabes. We also ask whether the movie is still relevant to teens today. So check it out, it’s so fetch. Jeremiah just told me to stop saying it’s fetch. It’s not going to happen.

The Mummy (1999)

 

This episode of A Cosmic Void unwraps the 1999 classic: The Mummy. In addition to breaking down the plot of the movie we examine the bad racial stereotypes, whether this movie is feminist or not, and how Brendan Frasier was nearly killed twice making it. Plus we walk through the crazy long road Universal traveled to make this reboot a reality: twice George A. Romero was to direct, as well as Clive Barker. And that's just the tip of the pyramid!

Rear Window (1954)

 

Dust off your telephoto lens, binoculars, and leg cast and join A Cosmic Void this week for the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock classic: Rear Window. We talk about how it dissects voyeurism, holding it's characters, as well as the viewer accountable. We also explore bad sexual politics running behind the movie, as well as the two grisly murders that helped shape it's plot. And of course we note how influential this suspense film has been on film and television.