Sean and Lexi continue their werewolf-movie streak and focus on American Werewolf in Paris (1997), discussing how they expected a more direct, elegant follow-up to American Werewolf in London but instead got a teen-focused horror romp. They recap only the broad strokes: American teens in Paris, the Eiffel Tower bungee setup, Andy saving Serafin and getting pulled into a werewolf/ghost-filled mess involving wolf parties, murders, and a later science-y explanation for the curse. They call out the movie’s heavy use of ghosts, wild tonal swings, and notably bad CGI, then briefly jump to future plans: keeping the two-movie format, picking Wolfen next, and eventually doing the Twilight movies.

00:00 Cold Open Banter

02:06 Picking The Movies

03:47 Housekeeping And Theater Trips

07:13 Texting And Weekend Chaos

09:43 Werewolf In Paris Setup

12:12 Ghosts And Sequel Expectations

17:02 Eiffel Tower Bungee Intro

23:59 Hospital Shoe And Dark Jokes

31:47 Awkward Date And Condom Gag

35:12 Condom Smell Rant

36:30 Diner Chaos Setup

37:16 Wolf Party Massacre

37:36 Werewolves And Cannibal Talk

43:19 Back To The Plot

45:00 Period Scent Scene

46:28 Ghost Friend Appears

47:17 Graveyard Hookup Debate

51:24 Ghost Julie Bowen Bits

52:33 Serum Explanation Complaint

53:09 Fourth Of July Trap

54:57 Final Fight And Wedding

57:26 Twilight Detour

01:04:53 Next Week Picks

Sean and Lexi dedicate the episode to Lexi’s late dog Rafa and start a werewolf-movie run, focusing their main discussion on Wolf (1994) after also recording coverage of Bad Moon for Patreon. They highlight Wolf’s key creatives and cast (including director Mike Nichols and stars Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and James Spader) and recap the central setup: Nicholson’s publishing executive is bitten after hitting a wolf, begins changing, and faces escalating personal and workplace turmoil involving Spader’s character and Nicholson’s wife. The conversation touches on major story turns, the werewolf transformation elements, and the film’s climax and ending.

00:00 Patreon Split Update

00:52 Vampire Movie Rant

03:17 Live Panel Announcement

04:20 Show Intro Banter

05:27 Rafiki Tribute

07:06 Why Werewolf Movies

09:51 Nineties Horror Talk

12:45 Wolf Discovery Story

20:37 Mike Nichols Deep Dive

26:55 Rafiki Casting Bit

29:59 Cast and Twin Towers Bit

32:09 Plot Setup Begins

35:37 Wolf Bite Incident

37:17 Office Betrayal Drama

41:50 Wolfman Awakens

42:32 Gallop to Stewarts

45:06 Affair Sparks Revenge

45:24 Meet Michelle Pfeiffer

47:59 PBJ Date and Milk

53:12 Amulet and Pagan Expert

55:50 Take Back the Company

57:52 Piss and Power Move

01:02:22 Hotel Handcuffs Hookup

01:06:03 Wife Murder Fallout

01:09:14 Spader Turns Werewolf

01:12:07 Barn Showdown Finale

01:14:50 She Wolf Ending

01:16:42 Why Wolf Rules

01:19:32 Patreon Plugs and Wrap

Sean and Lexi return! They catch up on what they watched during the break, including Oscar viewing and enthusiasm for Blue Moon. Lexi describes comfort-watching sprees centered on Tom Hanks and later Jake Gyllenhaal, plus a Fincher week and first-time favorites like Manchester by the Sea. They discuss revisiting Kevin Smith films of course… RAT RATINGS

00:00 Back on Main Feed
01:37 Catch Up Movies Plan
02:10 Blue Moon Obsession
05:01 Comfort Tom Hanks Marathon
07:25 Fincher and Kyle Chandler
08:41 Jake Gyllenhaal Comfort Era
10:28 Game Night and Easy Watches
12:08 Kevin Smith Rewatch Spiral
15:36 Chasing Amy and Bisexual Energy
20:55 Dogma and Later Kevin Smith
23:32 Veneers and Dental Horror
26:17 Star Trek and The Dropout
28:52 Mini Series Accuracy
29:14 Media Training Freeze
29:46 Finding Your Voice
30:53 Theater Grief Routine
32:35 Cold Storage Surprise
34:18 How To Make A Killing
35:27 Psycho Killer Defense
38:00 Fun Time Loop Hit
40:42 Movie Run Quickfire
43:03 Colleen Hoover Dialogue
47:24 Parasite Expectations
50:11 Iron Lung Rant
52:34 Ready Or Not 2 Plans
52:54 James The Grinch
53:43 Grandpa Joe Story

Hosts Lexi and Sean embark on a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from hackers dressed as the Pink Power Ranger, to the intricacies of podcasting, and their favorite movie re-watches. The duo discusses some comedic geek talk with actors like Sidney Sweeney and Jesse Plemons. They delve into a personal Spielberg marathon, recounting films like 'Catch Me If You Can', 'Lincoln', and 'The Post', while touching upon Oscar nominations and their love for Amblin films.

00:00 Jaw Surgery Dilemma

01:23 Live Recording Challenges

04:34 Patreon Updates and Changes

06:57 Hacker in Pink Power Ranger Costume

09:38 TV Show Endings Discussion

17:00 Childhood Fears and Misunderstandings

21:11 Movie Reviews and Recommendations

29:16 Sydney Sweeney and The Housemaid

38:53 Discussing Knives Out

41:05 Review of It Ends

43:05 Primate Movie Anticipation

54:31 Spielberg's Filmography

01:09:14 Oscar Nominations and Timmy

01:17:03 Concluding Thoughts

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In this episode, hosts Lexi and Sean explore the complexities and historical context of media mergers, focusing on the recent developments involving Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount. They discuss the impact of these mergers on the film and TV industry, including potential job cuts, distribution changes, and the future of theatrical releases. The hosts also delve into the history of major studio mergers and the 1948 Paramount Supreme Court case that ended studio monopolies on theaters. They provide insights into the current state of streaming services and speculate on the potential outcomes of the ongoing bidding war for Warner Bros.

00:00 Introduction and Positive Feedback

01:00 Patreon Updates and New Stickers

02:50 Exciting Movie Teasers

04:03 Breaking News: Warner Brothers Acquired by Netflix

05:18 Deep Dive: Media Mergers and Acquisitions

06:27 Impact of Mergers on Studios and Distribution

11:25 Major Studios and Their Holdings

16:30 History of Studio Mergers and Acquisitions

29:05 The Role of Studios in Movie Distribution

35:48 High School Drama and Gossip

36:35 The Paramount Supreme Court Case of 1948

37:52 Block Booking and Studio Monopolies

39:08 The Reversal of the Decrees in 2020

40:30 Mergers and Acquisitions: Ted Turner and Amazon

42:02 New Line and Lord of the Rings Lawsuits

42:56 Creative Control and Studio Acquisitions

44:40 Netflix vs. Paramount: The Battle for WBD

48:02 Streaming Services and Theatrical Releases

49:11 Yearly Wrap-Up and Oscar Predictions

52:00 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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