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Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 32min

#319 - Deconstructing PTA: LICORICE PIZZA

This week, we wrap up our series on PTA by discussing his most recently released film: 2021's Licorice Pizza. It's an often uncomfortable but entrancing hangout movie set in the 1970s. We dig it.  Then, we say goodbye to PTA by attempting to rank all 9 of his films. This was a tough one. Lastly, Alien Earth episode 5! Holy shit.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 4:28 - Licorice Pizza 1:10:00 - Alien: Earth (Ep 5)
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Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 11min

#318 - Deconstructing PTA: PHANTOM THREAD

This week, it's our penultimate PTA film as we chat about the wonderful and surprisingly funny Phantom Thread. We discuss PTA's quirky sense of humor, the absolute tour-de-force performances, and the rich, complicated characters that have become a PTA staple. Then, we revisit Alien: Earth and chat about episode 4 of the series. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:51 - Phantom Thread 50:59 - Alien: Earth (Ep 4)
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Aug 22, 2025 • 1h 22min

#317 - Deconstructing PTA: INHERENT VICE

This we we've reached the 7th Paul Thomas Anderson movie: 2014's Inherent Vice,a  delightfully weird and funny addition to PTA's Filmography. We really liked this one. Then we chat about the first 3 episodes of the ne FX Series Alien: Earth Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 2:37 - Inherent Vice 50:37 - Alien: Earth (Ep 1-3)
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Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 22min

#316 - THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS

This week, Scott and Matt saw the latest MCU film, and Matt forced Scott to talk about it! Matt enjoyed this movie, Scott did not, but the guys attempt to get to the bottom of why that is. Then, they discuss Road House and the joys of Rep Screenings Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 2:05 - The Fanastic Four: First Steps 1:10:38 - Road House  
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Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 25min

#315 - Deconstructing PTA: THE MASTER

This week we get to PTA's 6th film: The wonderful and confounding The Master. We've never quite had an episode like this, but I think it's a good one? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: Just The Master this week
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Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 35min

#314: SUPERMAN (2025)

This week Matt and Scott take a look at the first film in the new (and improved) DCU: James Gunn's Superman! We chat spoiler-free for a few minutes and then move right into full-on movie spoilers. Then, Matt wants more people to know about KPop Demon Hunters. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 2:26 - Superman (Spoiler Free) 13:30 - Superman Spoilers Begin 1:22:49 - KPop Demon Hunters?  
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Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 20min

#313 - Deconstructing PTA: THERE WILL BE BLOOD

This week we are so excited to check out Paul Thomas Anderson's 5th feature film: 2007's There Will Be Blood. We chat about the shift in PTA's films, our love for the complex character that is Daniel Plainview, and more! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: Just There Will Be Blood this week. 
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Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 40min

#312 - Deconstructing PTA: PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE

This week we continue our series on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson with the Director's 4th film: 2002's Punch-Drunk Love. We chat about this remarkable Adam Sandler movie, how PTA utalizes Sandler and the director's exploration of masculinity.  Then, the New York Times has put together a list of the 100 best films of the 21st century, so we review the list and chat about it for a little bit.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:31 - Punch-Drunk Love 1:04:43 - The NYTs 100 best films of the 21st century
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Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 8min

#311 - Deconstructing PTA: MAGNOLIA

This week, we're back with PTA's 3rd feature film: 1999's brilliant Magnolia. We talk about this fascinating, original film, and why Tom Cruise rules so much.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: All Magnolia today!
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Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 50min

#310 - THE LAST OF US Season 2 w/ Elliot Diebold

This week Matt is on vacation, so Scott journeyed south of the equator to chat with Elliot about season 2 of The Last of Us. They chat about the things they absolutely loved, the struggles they had with the show, and whether it can ultimately pull off what it wants to do.  Make sure you check out Elliot's newest show, Belting at Windmills: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gOZ4oUwLrYxZtGQoieDem We'll be off next week but back in two weeks with another episode, Deconstructing Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!  

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