Talkie Talk - Film Review Podcast

Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX (2025) - Gundam + Evangelion + FLCL

From the studio that brought you Evangelion, lead creatives Hideaki Anno and Kazuya Tsurumaki return to the anime landscape with their first collaborative television series since Neon Genesis Evangelion. In this episode, we discuss Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX Beginning, the theatrical lead-up to the upcoming mecha television series, helmed by a mix of creatives from Evangelion, FLCL, and Gundam. As newcomers to the Gundam franchise, we give our initial impressions of Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), explore Anno's love of the series, its connection to Evangelion, and the new film itself. This new Gundam series takes a bold break from the past, with Tsurumaki and Anno's surreal, post-modern sensibility bubbling under the surface. What could "I can see time" possibly mean? Join us, as we also can't answer that question.

Waterloo (1970) - Napoleon's Army of 16,000 Extras

On this special guest episode, we discuss Waterloo (1970), a film epic following Napoleon Bonaparte's infamous last stand. 16,000 Russian troops were enlisted to enact the massive battles, a feat which is unmatched to this day. We dive into the chaotic, mismanaged, and downright miserable production process, in part due to the fact that no one was willing to fund the film other than the USSR. If you aren't familiar with Napoleon's era, we also provide historical context for the film and explain when the real history conflicts with the movie's depiction. Despite its flaws, this film remains one of the most accurate depictions of 19th century warfare, with massive battles that are literally jaw-dropping. Join us this week as we ride into Waterloo.

The End of Evangelion (Part Three) - Sincerely Yours / I Need You

Is it okay to be here? Join us on a deep dive into The End of Evangelion, the mind-bending alternate ending to Hideaki Anno's anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. In this third and final episode, Nathan and Tyler turn to the second half of The End of Evangelion. After his absence from Air, Hideaki Anno returns to the director's chair with a brand new script, splitting the Evangelion timeline into two with a shocking new conclusion. We dig into the complex cinematic experience of Instrumentality and explore the multiple meanings it can all hold. Thank you for listening to the series! Next episode, we will be exploring David Lynch's G-rated Disney movie about coming to terms with death: The Straight Story.

The End of Evangelion (Part Two) - Air / Love is Destructive

Wouldn't it be nice if everyone just died? Join us on a deep dive into The End of Evangelion, the mind-bending alternate ending to Hideaki Anno's anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. In this three-part series, Nathan and Tyler investigate the essential but often misunderstood circumstances surroundingThe End of Evangelion's creation. We dig into a trove of old GAINAX interviews, theatrical pamphlets, DVD extras, and more, to build a clearer picture and deepen our analysis of both endings. In part two, we explore the divisive response to Neon Genesis Evangelion's finale, Hideaki Anno's mental collapse, and the decision to "remake" the ending for a theatrical release, which was ultimately split into Death and Rebirth and The End of Evangelion. Then, we dive in to the infamous first half of The End of Evangelion, breaking down key moments scene by scene, finding out where our interpretations overlap and diverge. Follow us into Instrumentality next episode as we embark into the mind-bending second half of The End of Evangelion to discover what Human Instrumentality really means.

The End of Evangelion (Part One) - Neon Genesis Finale

Is it okay to be here? Join us on a deep dive into The End of Evangelion, the mind-bending alternate ending to Hideaki Anno's anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. In this three-part series, Nathan and Tyler investigate the essential but often misunderstood circumstances surroundingThe End of Evangelion's creation. We dig into a trove of old GAINAX interviews, theatrical pamphlets, DVD extras, and more, to build a clearer picture and deepen our analysis of both endings. In part one, we re-visit the show’s controversial final two episodes, which depart from a traditional narrative into an avant-garde inner-world where the characters struggle to answer the questions at humanity's core. What is truth? What is reality? What is our reason for being? Whether you are a hardcore Evangelion fan or a curious newcomer, you’ll find something new to appreciate about this layered and cryptic show. Follow us into the madness next week with part two, as we turn to the finale's polarized reception, Hideaki Anno’s mental collapse, and the infamous first half of The End of Evangelion: “Air / Love Is Destructive.”