Episode 132: National Treasure

Episode 132: National Treasure

"And that will lead to another clue, and that will lead to another clue!" We may live in a politically divided world, but we can hopefully all agree that Nicolas Cage running around solving riddles and searching for treasure is something everyone can enjoy at least a little bit. Join Aaron and James this week as they discuss the highs and lows of Disney’s treasure hunting adventure. They’ll talk about why this movie might have been as popular as it was, identify more-than-coincidental similarities between this movie and some popular early-2000s novels, and contemplate why Diane Kruger isn’t more appreciated. Get a clue, and listen up!

Episode 131: We Love Katamari

“We're quite a hit. A big hit with Earth, the star so full of stuff. A star now apparently full of our fans!” Sequels are a tricky endeavor. How do you keep things fresh while maintaining the spirit of what came before? Join Aaron and James as they discuss this cult sequel in the delightfully strange Katamari series. Does it warrant the praise lavished on it by fans, or is it just a rolling mess of Japanese kookiness? Listen for yourself and decide!

Episode 130: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

“You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig.” Get out the spaghetti, because this week Aaron and James tackle one of their favorite films and one of the most iconic Westerns of all time. From the brilliant direction to the superb score, this ain’t your American Western. But amidst all the incredible imagery and sounds, do all its themes work? Does it justify its length? Only one way to find out! (And no, it’s not “Google those questions.” It’s “Listen to this episode, you goof!”)

Episode 129: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

“Love won't save you, Padmé. Only my new powers can do that.” Whether you sighed reading that line or not, there’s no arguing the George Lucas didn’t save some of his best prequel ideas for this trilogy capper. Join Aaron, James, and a returning special guest as they find the good amongst the dark side of this Star Wars entry. If you’re a fan of the series or not, there’s something for you in this episode. From the conclusion of Anakin’s arc to the brilliance of Order 66 to the ever-maligned writing, there is no shortage of discussion to be found here. Enjoy this episode, we hope you will.

Episode 128: Shovel Knight

"Using a shovel as a weapon... what a groundbreaking idea!" Aaron, James, and a special returning guest conclude Mega May with a 2D platforming classic that wears its Mega Man influences on its sleeve, but stands amongst the best indie games in its own right. You will dig this episode! (Shovel pun.)