Lots of podcasts are doing tie ins with Mad Max Fury Road, but it’s cheap, and tawdry, and we’re above that….so here’s our Mad Max themed 25th episode spectacular*! The gang hated the original Mad Max, everyone in the world loves Fury Road, how does Road Warrior hold up? Who could ever forget such iconic characters like Warrior Women and Mechanic? FIND OUT…now...ish.
*it’s not that spectacular
The crew switch it up this week by watching a good movie that’s not lying about being based on a true story. I’m looking at you Starship Troopers! They discover a hidden gem of a movie and the secret of Al Pacino’s acting talent (volume.) ATTICA!
We get it. It’s a satire. It’s a beloved movie by the internet/Rich. Mike and Dev have issues with it. Watch Private Johnny “Spider” Rico get continually promoted due to the death of his superior officers. See Neil Patrick Harris be kind of a dick. Experience Denise Richards. This episode brought to you by Activia Yogurt: Activia, the yogurt that helps you poop.
The Rock is a solid (as a rock!) mid 90’s action flick. It’s also a Michael Bay/Jerry Bruckheimer joint. Is it the best of a bad lot or is Michael Bay some kind of secret genius? Minor spoilers for Netflix’s Daredevil and JaMarcus Russell fans.