Ep. 350: Lanterns / The End of Oak Street
Summary
Zacki Hassan and Brian Hall celebrate their 350th episode by reflecting on their podcast’s evolution and thanking collaborator Sean Coyle for new art. They discuss the 1991 film Point Break, filmmaker Matt Johnson’s lo-fi works, and the unconventional movie The Rivals of Amaya King. Finally, they review the new HBO Max series Lanterns, debating its gritty tone and casting choices within James Gunn’s DC Universe.
Topics discussed
Intro: Brie protein pasta ad and podcast milestone
Podcast evolution: Early recording struggles and growth
Reno trip memory: Meeting 15 years ago
Show updates: New theme music and cover art
Pop culture: Drinking milk from cartons and Three's Company
Movie review: Point Break and Patrick Swayze
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Upcoming: The Bourne Identity biopic
Matt Johnson: Operation Avalanche and filmmaking inspiration
Movie review: The Signal and A Ghost Story
Green Lantern TV series: Review and genre discussion
Criticism: Rotten Tomatoes binary and online discourse
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Heather Graham: Career, Nashville, and tragic end
Streaming: Movie leaks and industry health
Marvel: Doomsday watchlist and Fantastic Four
Kevin Feige: Star Wars detours and museum screenings
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Movie review: It Follows and prehistoric tone
Movie review: The Tomorrow War plot and characters
Movie review: The Tomorrow War ending and cruelty
Outro: Final thoughts and social media links
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