Threshold

Apart from the blacklist and JK Simmons connection what's really relating these films? I like when the versus have some kind of connective tissue that makes the Vs a bit more fun and competitive. I really like Juno- but Whiplash was a transcendent experience for me. I can't wait to talk more about it in the voting thread. Agreed- Plus, I hope we can stop putting Whiplash and La la Land in the same basket- very different films- only connected by the theme of the artists' connection with art (which is the main story in Whiplash and B Story in La La Land)

I know I'm not usually the Homework guy, but everyone's slowly getting back in the swing of things, so I'll gladly hand this responsibility back as soon as the Canon returns; but until then... I'm sure this is one of those films people can recite by memory, but in case you haven't seen it- it's on next week's Canon. Although, Amy didn't specify- Maybe she meant Ghostbusters from last year?

There's a worrying amount of films chucked into the Canon based on "ah well, it had a big cultural impact" My interest in the Canon as a podcast has been that we kind of look past the cultural interest based in it, and focusing on the merits of the movie itself. So looking at Ghostbusters as a movie, I'd plonk it in with Revenge of the Nerds and all those other 80's comedies. It's really very watchable, but super odd, poorly paced, and tonally all over the place. I only really know 3 characters in the film; and the idea it's a comedy is based on the 4 jokes people constantly repeat. They are good jokes, I'll admit, but there's a lot of fluff in between. It's fine. Not Canon-worthy at all.

Yeah I'm definitely in the "it's fine" camp. A few good lines here and there- incredibly easy to watch- not sure it's a classic though..

Luke Cage was a rough watch for me. Flat, oddly paced and unenjoyably silly.

I was a big fan of Devin- probably more than most- but I can't imagine Devin would return to internet film criticism. The internet is very quick to judge, and i'm not sure it's ever forgiving. I'd probably let go the idea of any OG Canon reunion. (but if he were to return I would 100% listen, I'd just feel weird about it) Yay! :D

There is almost 0% chance he's returning

What are the idiosyncrasies of D&A that recur in each episode? I have 2 to start off with: Amy: Will end each episode with a loving discussion of "The little things" Devin: 'Yuge', 'Yumanity', 'Unreal', 'Profoundly misunderstood the movie'

Not even Amy + New host? (That's my personal hope)

It's my favourite type of film in that it's smart and biting within its own cultural context and continues to be over time. Terrific film.

Man it's crazy hearing A Face in the Crowd where D&A are discussing personal legacies; separating artist from art. Listening to it right now has created the weirdest vibe.

Whatever happens, I'd like Amy and a cohost (whoever it will be) to continue the show.

Yep completely agree- the time this film was made in has completely nullified any kind of interesting theme the film brings up. I do love these thrillers from the 1950's where they discuss criminal psychology like it's some kind of magic (Psycho, Spellbound); like I think most people voting, I'm glad I watched it, but it's more of an interesting time capsule watch than anything else. Soft no.

Apologies if someone has already mentioned it, but Devin said that the reason Khan and Kirk never meet was an intentional move on the creator's part. While I also think it's a cool nifty move, on IMDB it said Ricardo Montalbano's schedule with Fantasy Island prevented him from doing anything else. Who do I believe more Devin's Clear Trekiness or the beloved IMDB?

I've literally never heard of this film, but on a scale of Omen to We Need to Talk about Kevin where's it fit?

Like most good Satirical films, it has only gotten more relevant. Not only for creating a whole new mental illness

I'd vote yes to induct Star Trek the TV series into the Canon. But if we have to get a Star Trek film into the canon; is this particular film the best representation of what Star Trek is? Wrath of Khan mostly ignores all the wonderful humanist themes that the show often deals with, mostly to serve a decent sci-fi thriller. So, soft no

In The World's End Commentary (I think) he mentions that he doesn't oppose improvisation, but has rules concerning it- and he mentions Apatow by name saying that scenes start and finish, but they end with improv, and the improv mostly has an argument format which tires the scene. I completely agree. Man, he's a genius

He's a great entry-point into cinema, every aspect of filmmaking is shown off in such an impressive way- particularly sound and film editing; it's so important for comedy. He is 4 for 4 with his film output- I'll gladly vote any of his films in.

Did Herbert West kill the Cat?

I'll give another vote for the top three! Yeah that's a fascinating stat- Devin forms the narrative of Horror films being the down-trodden genre (which it certainly is amongst certain mainstream groups) but this particular voting base will most likely agree with the inclusion of the films!

Much like everyone else- I fuckn love this film. In classic Marty style, he regrets making the film (so Catholic of him), but it's understandable why because it is so misanthropic. The thing that separates us from the animals is that we can communicate and congregate; and this film portrays a world in which those traits are a curse in that there is no pleasure derived from using those gifts. A terrifying and great film.

Still holding out for the Ferris Bueller episode. It'll be great

The big themes I was interested in during the movie don't really occur until the last 20 minutes, and then it ends before it gets explored. Until then, the Tom Cruise gear is so grating/boring, and it distracts from the sweet criticism on the toxic army-culture that seemed to be the only interesting thing pre-Jack speech that stood out to me. All in all, s'ight

The only one I haven't seen mentioned yet is the Empire Podcast. It's a occasionally entry-level, but I wouldn't say that's a bad thing. The hosts are pretty terrific and have great British chemistry.