Small Plots, Big Tangents: Back to Yappin

Episode #042

Small Plots, Big Tangents: Back to Yappin’ #042

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Eric and Josh are back to yappin’.

In this episode, Eric and Josh set out to discuss The Penguin limited series streaming on MAX and Dune: Prophecy, also streaming on MAX. Instead, they went on every side quest possible and discussed everything from Spooky Season recapping to Eric writing speeches to $37 smoothies to small plot movies.

The episode also touches on the joys and emotional weight of movies like 'Perfect Days' and 'A Real Pain,' alongside the influence of actors turned directors like Jesse Eisenberg. They end up discussing The Penguin and Dune: Prophecy. For like 5 minutes. Too Long; Didn’t Listen: Watch The Penguin right now. Dune: Prophecy, the is jury is out. New episodes on Sundays. Tune in with us.

00:00 Popcorn Problems and Smoothie Stories
02:33 Spooky Season Recap
05:04 Horror Movie Highlights
13:37 Small Plot Movies
29:02 Directors Who Started Late
34:42 Reflecting on Success and Authenticity
35:00 Extra Eric
42:24 Public Speaking
49:37 Critiquing Movies with Empathy
54:15 Dune Prophecy
01:01:20 Upcoming Movie Releases and Final Thoughts

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Links from this episode:

Smile 2 (2024)—Theaters
Black Christmas (1974)—Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi
Strange Darling (2023)—VOD
The Substance (2024)—MUBI, VOD
Thelma (2024)—Hulu
The Menu (2022)—VOD, Hulu Premium
Red One (2024)—Theaters
Smile (2022)—HULU, Paramount+
TRAP (2024)—MAX
Fright Night (2011)—Hulu
The Penguin (2024)—MAX
Ready or Not (2019)—Hulu
Perfect Days (2023)—Hulu
Conclave (2024)—Theaters
Anora (2024)—Theaters
Aftersun (2022)—Netflix
Cha Cha Real Smooth(2022)—Apple TV
What We Do in the Shadows (2019-2024)—Hulu
Hunt for the Wilderpeople(2016)—Philo, Pluto TV, Crackle, VOD
JoJo Rabbit (2019)—Hulu Premium, VOD
The Village (2004)—VOD
The Squid and the Whale (2005)—Netflix
The Meyorwitz Stories (2017)—Netflix
Dune: Prophecy (2024)—MAX


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