Show Me The Meaning! – A Wisecrack Movie Podcast
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Join the Wisecrack crew as they dive into the deeper meaning and cultural significance of the most, and least, iconic movies of our age.
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Feb 11, 2022 • 60min
Little Miss Sunshine (directed by Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton) - More Than a Mediocre Indie?
Little Miss Sunshine, directed by Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton. Is this a mediocre indie? You know, the one that ends in dance sequences, and sells for an absurd amount at Sundance, and spawns a hundred remakes? OR is it a poignant philosophical study? We get into some Proust, some Neitzsche, some God, the "system" - and more! Enjoy!If you've been tuning into the livestream on YouTube - first off, we love ya for the support!! Second off, we're going to stop the livestream for a bit. We'll still be publishing regular episodes on the podcast feeds, so be sure to subscribe there!Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode. Check out all of Storyblocks’ subscription plans today! Go to https://storyblocks.com/wisecrackHave thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coWe got bonus content! Become a patron today to check out that episode and more bonus content! https://wscrk.com/32Q7huuFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@austin_hayden (Austin)@creamatoria (Raymond)@ryansgameshow (Ryan)SUBSCRIBE TO SHOW ME THE MEANING!:Apple Podcasts ► https://wscrk.com/3jCDFbJAmazon Music ► https://wscrk.com/3l12tv1Spotify ► https://wscrk.com/3AXla8hStitcher ► https://wscrk.com/39NI3zkYouTube ► https://wscrk.com/3meO1yFOther Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanchHuge thanks to RØDE Microphones for decking out our studio!© 2021 Wisecrack / Omnia Media / Enthusiast Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 4, 2022 • 58min
Reservoir Dogs (directed by Quentin Tarantino) - The Power of Creative Repetition - Show Me the Meaning! LIVE!
Did Tarantino rip off City on Fire for this film? Did Wes Craven walk out of the Sundance premiere? In this discussion between Michael and Raymond, we get into the mythos of Tarantino and this film's Sundance release, effective violence in his movies, the purpose of artistic repetition - and more! Enjoy!Thanks Skillshare for sponsoring this episode! Explore your creativity at http://skillshare.com/SMTM and get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.Have thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coWe got bonus content! Become a patron today to check out that episode and more bonus content! https://wscrk.com/32Q7huuFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@michaeloburns (Michael)@creamatoria (Raymond)SUBSCRIBE TO SHOW ME THE MEANING!:Apple Podcasts ► https://wscrk.com/3jCDFbJAmazon Music ► https://wscrk.com/3l12tv1Spotify ► https://wscrk.com/3AXla8hStitcher ► https://wscrk.com/39NI3zkYouTube ► https://wscrk.com/3meO1yFOther Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanchHuge thanks to RØDE Microphones for decking out our studio!© 2021 Wisecrack / Omnia Media / Enthusiast Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 11min
Scream (1996, directed by Wes Craven) - Deconstruction!
In this chat, we're joined by Wisecrack regular Ra'Shawn Durell! We get into postmodernism, how the concept of trauma is handled in the film, deconstructionism - and more! Enjoy!If you've been tuning into the livestream on YouTube - first off, we love ya for the support!! Second off, we're going to stop the livestream for a bit. We'll still be publishing regular episodes on the podcast feeds, so be sure to subscribe there!Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode. Check out all of Storyblocks’ subscription plans today! Go to https://storyblocks.com/wisecrackHave thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coWe got bonus content! Become a patron today to check out that episode and more bonus content! https://wscrk.com/32Q7huuHearing the hosts talk about comments from 'the chat'? Join the livestream discussion on our YouTube channel every Tuesday at 6pm PST! https://wscrk.com/3xBI3vuFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@austin_hayden (Austin)@creamatoria (Raymond)@ryansgameshow (Ryan)@TheSimbaTattoo (Ra'Shawn)SUBSCRIBE TO SHOW ME THE MEANING!:Apple Podcasts ► https://wscrk.com/3jCDFbJAmazon Music ► https://wscrk.com/3l12tv1Spotify ► https://wscrk.com/3AXla8hStitcher ► https://wscrk.com/39NI3zkYouTube ► https://wscrk.com/3meO1yFOther Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanchHuge thanks to RØDE Microphones for decking out our studio!© 2021 Wisecrack / Omnia Media / Enthusiast Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 19min
The Devil Wears Prada (directed by David Frankel) - Our First Revisit with Reilly Anspaugh!
In this revisit, we're joined by Reilly Anspaugh! We talk narrative shark-jumping, the cost of our time from careers to our personal lives, the pressure points on Andy in the film, changes from the source material - and more! Enjoy!Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode. Check out all of Storyblocks’ subscription plans today! Go to https://storyblocks.com/wisecrackThanks to Shudder for also sponsoring this episode! For all fans of horror, supernatural, and thrillers, go to shudder.com/showme to stream your first 30 days of Shudder for free! Spooky!Have thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coWe got bonus content! Become a patron today to check out that episode and more bonus content! https://wscrk.com/32Q7huuHearing the hosts talk about comments from 'the chat'? Join the livestream discussion on our YouTube channel every Tuesday at 6pm PST! https://wscrk.com/3xBI3vuFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@austin_hayden (Austin)@creamatoria (Raymond)@ryansgameshow (Ryan)@reilecoyote (Reilly)SUBSCRIBE TO SHOW ME THE MEANING!:Apple Podcasts ► https://wscrk.com/3jCDFbJAmazon Music ► https://wscrk.com/3l12tv1Spotify ► https://wscrk.com/3AXla8hStitcher ► https://wscrk.com/39NI3zkYouTube ► https://wscrk.com/3meO1yFOther Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanchHuge thanks to RØDE Microphones for decking out our studio!© 2021 Wisecrack / Omnia Media / Enthusiast Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2022 • 1h 4min
Don't Look Up (directed by Adam McKay) - The Science/Art Conundrum
In this chat, we get into film as a medium needing to be on the popular side of ideology, this film failing as a satire and a metapor for climate change, the over-rationality of "believe the science!" motto, Amerocentric films - and more! Enjoy!Thanks Skillshare for sponsoring this episode! Explore your creativity at http://skillshare.com/SMTM and get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.Have thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coWe got bonus content! Become a patron today to check out that episode and more bonus content! https://wscrk.com/32Q7huuHearing the hosts talk about comments from 'the chat'? Join the livestream discussion on our YouTube channel every Tuesday at 6pm PST! https://wscrk.com/3xBI3vuFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@austin_hayden (Austin)@michaeloburns (Michael)@helenfloersh (Helen)SUBSCRIBE TO SHOW ME THE MEANING!:Apple Podcasts ► https://wscrk.com/3jCDFbJAmazon Music ► https://wscrk.com/3l12tv1Spotify ► https://wscrk.com/3AXla8hStitcher ► https://wscrk.com/39NI3zkYouTube ► https://wscrk.com/3meO1yFOther Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanchHuge thanks to RØDE Microphones for decking out our studio!© 2021 Wisecrack / Omnia Media / Enthusiast Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 7, 2022 • 1h 10min
The Matrix Resurrections (directed by Lana Wachowski) - Metamodern
In this chat, we get into the origins of this script, how this series has evolved in its critique of capitalism, the concepts of The Matrix being misconstrued - and more! Enjoy!Thanks Skillshare for sponsoring this episode! Explore your creativity at http://skillshare.com/SMTM and get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.Have thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coWe got bonus content! Become a patron today to check out that episode and more bonus content! https://wscrk.com/32Q7huuHearing the hosts talk about comments from 'the chat'? Join the livestream discussion on our YouTube channel every Tuesday at 6pm PST! https://wscrk.com/3xBI3vuFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@austin_hayden (Austin)@creamatoria (Raymond)@ryansgameshow (Ryan)SUBSCRIBE TO SHOW ME THE MEANING!:Apple Podcasts ► https://wscrk.com/3jCDFbJAmazon Music ► https://wscrk.com/3l12tv1Spotify ► https://wscrk.com/3AXla8hStitcher ► https://wscrk.com/39NI3zkYouTube ► https://wscrk.com/3meO1yFOther Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanchHuge thanks to RØDE Microphones for decking out our studio!© 2021 Wisecrack / Omnia Media / Enthusiast Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 31, 2021 • 52min
Licorice Pizza (directed by Paul Thomas Anderson) - A Whole Lotta PTA Fun
In this chat, we get in to morality lessons within filmmaking, the performances, children playing adults, old Hollywood culture referenced in the film, some of our favorite films of 2021 - and more! Enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Mountain Dew. There are times when you’re looking for something to drink, and you know that only one drink will do. Mountain Dew.The next time you want a truly refreshing break, you deserve more than to just be satisfied. You deserve to be totally blown away….which is what you’ll get from MTN DEW!Have thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coWe got bonus content! Become a patron today to check out that episode and more bonus content! https://wscrk.com/32Q7huuHearing the hosts talk about comments from 'the chat'? Join the livestream discussion on our YouTube channel every Tuesday at 6pm PST! https://wscrk.com/3xBI3vuFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@creamatoria (Raymond)@michaeloburns (Michael)SUBSCRIBE TO SHOW ME THE MEANING!:Apple Podcasts ► https://wscrk.com/3jCDFbJAmazon Music ► https://wscrk.com/3l12tv1Spotify ► https://wscrk.com/3AXla8hStitcher ► https://wscrk.com/39NI3zkYouTube ► https://wscrk.com/3meO1yFOther Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanchHuge thanks to RØDE Microphones for decking out our studio!© 2021 Wisecrack / Omnia Media / Enthusiast Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 24, 2021 • 1h 10min
Spider-Man: No Way Home (directed by Jon Watts) - The Multiverse at the Multiplex
In this chat, we get into how Spider-Man (and actors who played him) has changed through the iterations, how Marvel handles “event films” vs their smaller stories, fan service, how economic circumstances change each Spider-Man (mens?) story, and more! Enjoy!Thanks Skillshare for sponsoring this episode! Explore your creativity at http://skillshare.com/SMTM and get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.Have thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coWe got bonus content! Become a patron today to check out that episode and more bonus content! https://wscrk.com/32Q7huuHearing the hosts talk about comments from 'the chat'? Join the livestream discussion on our YouTube channel every Tuesday at 6pm PST! https://wscrk.com/3xBI3vuFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@creamatoria (Raymond)@tail_boi (Lux)@fakestbitchikno (Maddy)SUBSCRIBE TO SHOW ME THE MEANING!:Apple Podcasts ► https://wscrk.com/3jCDFbJAmazon Music ► https://wscrk.com/3l12tv1Spotify ► https://wscrk.com/3AXla8hStitcher ► https://wscrk.com/39NI3zkYouTube ► https://wscrk.com/3meO1yFOther Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanchHuge thanks to RØDE Microphones for decking out our studio!© 2021 Wisecrack / Omnia Media / Enthusiast Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2021 • 1h 8min
Die Hard (directed by John McTiernan) - Now I Have a Podcast Ho-Ho-Ho
In this episode, we dive into the political-apoliticalness of the film, the intersection of capitalism and gender, the religious undertones - and yes, we get into the Christmas Debate - and more! Enjoy!Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode. Check out all of Storyblocks’ subscription plans today! Go to https://storyblocks.com/wisecrackHave thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coWe got bonus content! Become a patron today to check out that episode and more bonus content! https://wscrk.com/32Q7huuHearing the hosts talk about comments from 'the chat'? Join the livestream discussion on our YouTube channel every Tuesday at 6pm PST! https://wscrk.com/3xBI3vuFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@austin_hayden (Austin)@creamatoria (Raymond)@amandascherker (Amanda)SUBSCRIBE TO SHOW ME THE MEANING!:Apple Podcasts ► https://wscrk.com/3jCDFbJAmazon Music ► https://wscrk.com/3l12tv1Spotify ► https://wscrk.com/3AXla8hStitcher ► https://wscrk.com/39NI3zkYouTube ► https://wscrk.com/3meO1yFOther Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanchHuge thanks to RØDE Microphones for decking out our studio!© 2021 Wisecrack / Omnia Media / Enthusiast Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2021 • 1h 9min
Whiplash (directed by Damien Chazelle) - The Price of Greatness
In this chat, we get into what it takes to be great, historically "great" figures, fundamentals vs flash, the intersection of capitalism and individualism in art - and more! Enjoy!Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode. Check out all of Storyblocks’ subscription plans today! Go to https://storyblocks.com/wisecrackHave thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coWe got bonus content! Become a patron today to check out that episode and more bonus content! https://wscrk.com/32Q7huuHearing the hosts talk about comments from 'the chat'? Join the livestream discussion on our YouTube channel every Tuesday at 6pm PST! https://wscrk.com/3xBI3vuFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@austin_hayden (Austin)@creamatoria (Raymond)@ryansgameshow (Ryan)SUBSCRIBE TO SHOW ME THE MEANING!:Apple Podcasts ► https://wscrk.com/3jCDFbJAmazon Music ► https://wscrk.com/3l12tv1Spotify ► https://wscrk.com/3AXla8hStitcher ► https://wscrk.com/39NI3zkYouTube ► https://wscrk.com/3meO1yFOther Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanchHuge thanks to RØDE Microphones for decking out our studio!© 2021 Wisecrack / Omnia Media / Enthusiast Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


