Show Me The Meaning! – A Wisecrack Movie Podcast

In this chat, we get into Adam McKay's subversive career, the timeliness (and continued relevance?) of this film AND the dated material in the show, old reviews that really did not dig the film at release 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)@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

In this episode, we open up the mailbag to answer YOUR questions that were emailed or called in. We always get too many listener questions than we can handle, so we wanted to kick off the holiday season with a big THANK YOU! We break into questions on Drive-Black Widow-Horror Movies as the last frontier for artistic films-Eternal Sunshine-Alien/Apocalypse Now-Green Knight-Snowpiercer-Pacific Rim-Dune and finally, Eternals. Enjoy!Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode. Check out all of Storyblocks’ subscription plans today! Go to https://storyblocks.com/wisecrackWant ad-free episodes plus BONUS CONTENT? Become a patron today! patreon.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.coHearing 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)@ryansgameshow (Ryan)@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/squanchThanks to RODE for decking out our studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Marvel movie! In this chat, the Wisecrack crew - joined by the one and only Lux - talks Chloe Zhao's ETERNALS (2021). We get into the narrative rhythms of Marvel movies, some comic book history, some Marvel-lore-untangling, the religion-mythology narratives in the film - 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.coLiked the patreon preview? 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)@tail_boi (Lux)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

Join the Wisecrack crew and special guest Thomas Flight as they discuss Wes Anderson's feature film debut BOTTLE ROCKET (1996)! In this chat, we talk auteur theory in filmmaking, breaking down what makes Wes Anderson's movie so "Wes Anderson-y," gunfights in his style, this film as a debut, and more! Enjoy!Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode. Check out all of Storyblocks’ subscription plans today! Go to https://storyblocks.com/wisecrackWant ad-free episodes plus BONUS CONTENT? Become a patron today! patreon.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.coHearing 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)@ryansgameshow (Ryan)@creamatoria (Raymond)@thomasflight (Thomas)https://www.thomasflight.com/ (for more Thomas content!)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/squanchThanks to RODE for decking out our studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Raymond are joined by special guest Karsten Runquist for this talk on MARRIAGE STORY (2019) directed by Noah Baumbach! In this chat, we get into the complex mess that is a relationship, breaking apart some of the famous scenes in the film, Noah Baumbach as a filmmaker - 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.coCheck out Austin and Raymond's chat on the philosophy of acting on our patreon - become a patron today! 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)@RunquistKarsten (Karsten)https://letterboxd.com/kurstboy/ (Karsten's letterboxd)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

Discussion on the divisive reactions to the 'Dune' movie, analyzing its thematic portrayal and success. Exploring the Messiah complex in the film and its societal parallels. Bonus discussions include Tremors, Squid Game impact, and Battle Royale concept in media.

Join Austin and Michael in this talk on SQUID GAME (2021) created by Hwang Dong-hyuk! They get into the concepts of indebtedness and liquidity as tools, philosophers both Italian and Korean, little philosophy easter eggs in the show, 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 more bonus goodies and AD-FREE Wisecrack content over on our patreon. Check it out! 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)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

BONUS EPISODE! Join Raymond, Michael, and Amanda as they talk Julia Ducournau's TITANE (2021). This film is... well, it is quite something, and we get into the meaning behind that something! This talk ranges from the symbolism of the vehicle, the intentional omission of structure, and some shop talk on horror. What a way to head into the middle of Spooky Season! Enjoy!Have thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coFollow us on Twitter for more deep dives on discussions from the show!@SMTM_pod@creamatoria (Raymond)@michaeloburns (Michael)@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/squanch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wisecrack crew is joined by Reilly Anspaugh to talk Mike Nichols' THE BIRDCAGE (1996)! We get into the context of what dates this film, how comedies are evolving over time, the brilliant performances, typecasts, Mike Nichols being a genius - we haven't done a comedy in a while, and we loved this talk. 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.coHearing 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)@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/squanchThanks to RODE for decking out our studio!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the Wisecrack crew as they get into talking NIGHTCRAWLER (2014) directed by Dan Gilroy! The conversation ranges from the unlikely success story of this movie, allegories to the filmmaking process itself, the ethics of filming, well, everything around us, 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.We're going to be releasing some *BONUS CONTENT* over at the Wisecrack Patreon. This month, we'll release an extended conversation on Apocalypse Now. Next Hallo-month, perhaps we'll do something a little spookier! Check it out + ad-free access to other Wisecrack videos and podcasts over at https://www.patreon.com/wisecrack !Have thoughts? Let us know - we may play it on air!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coHearing 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)@ryansgameshow (Ryan)@creamatoria (Raymond)Other Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices