Unboxing Story: Recent Episodes
Jonathan Matos
Two fans of classic sci-fi, fantasy, and horror dissect pop culture from the fringes, using basic storytelling know-how to celebrate or eviscerate the latest films, novels, and RPGs.
Can films have agendas, or is everyone overreacting? Also, a guest! Writer / editor Will Ford-Conway (@wafcstudios) gives his take, and commemorates over a decade of comics and superhero movies with his high school chum.
Mexico jumps from the headlines to the silver screen in Sicario 2, and the man behind the movie is screenwriter Taylor Sheridan. This episode, we discuss how the political and personal drama in Sheridan's screenplays set him apart.
Does too much angst sully the TV show sauce? Are the CW or YouTube Red worth watching? Check out our opinions of Cloak & Dagger, Impulse, and Marvel's Runaways.
An update on our upcoming live event and some thoughts on the Pixar flick, in lieu of an episode.
What makes a good heist movie? Is 'Ocean's 8' fun or flat? And what's the next random selection for our Patreon podcast, the Random Media Mini-cast? Find out inside the wavelengths of today's episode.
Are visual novels cinematic experiences or passive propaganda? Did David Cage do it again or is Detroit: Become Human his first dud?
Are prequels fan service or world-building? Also, what makes Solo so good, and "The Prequels" (aka Episodes 1, 2, and 3 of the Star Wars saga,) so bad?
Are dystopian novels propaganda, or something more? Learn about speculative fiction and get our take on the HBO adaptation of Fahrenheit 451.
What makes home invasion movies tick? Also, did Nolan make a high concept space epic, or a star bore? (Get it?)
Knights. Empires. Magic. This used to be fantasy, but ever since 1977, it's the stuff of sci-fi. Join us in this Star Wars celebration! PLUS: A new segment called "Paper in a Hat!"
It's hard writing one character; try seventy-six! (...and 10 years of film history ...and over 75 years of comic book history...) Explore the "text" of Avengers 3 with your friendly neighborhood podcasters!
Jon mansplains female-centric thrillers to Melissa. Will she be able to contain her rage? Also, what is a "muffin movie?"
The unknowable invades this episode! Also, Melissa and Jon correctly pronounce their last name, and talk Lovecraft.
Does nostalgia ruin story? Join Melissa andJon's discussion on Ready Player One, the blockbuster video game adventure that tackles escapism, nihilism, and nerd culture.