The Nextlander crew branches out into media that doesn't require a controller to enjoy! Join Alex, Brad, and Vinny as they watch the movies, shows, and anime th...
Self-described Boiler Room expert Jeff Bakalar joins us to pick apart this turn of the millennium stock scam thriller, and while not every part of it holds up to our memories, it does manage to seize on one important truth: men will always find reasons to underfurnish their living spaces.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 124: Boiler Room (2000)
(00:00:17) - Intro.
(00:01:18) - Our movie is Boiler Room, and we've got a tri-state bro expert with us: Jeff Bakalar!
(00:12:46) - We almost got another Affleck/Damon combo, and some other production notes.
(00:15:31) - What is this particular type of scam all about.
(00:20:34) - White boys who love hip-hop, and the white boys who love them.
(00:21:42) - Getting into the movie proper.
(00:29:05) - Dad is not fond of Seth's hustle.
(00:30:53) - Seth gets an intriguing offer.
(00:37:47) - Break!
(00:38:12) - We're back, and it's time to get Afflecked.
(00:44:58) - Skipping ahead a bit to talk about the date scene and daddy issues.
(00:51:24) - Seth learns the ropes.
(00:55:49) - Is Seth winning over Judge Dad? Plus, a look at the ideal male living space.
(01:01:26) - Diesel power.
(01:09:51) - Seth gets suspicious, albeit maybe not soon enough.
(01:15:40) - The FBI shows up, and Seth (FINALLY) shutters the casino.
(01:27:59) - Seth finally ruins someone's life, and experiences (some) consequences.
(01:32:07) - Things start unraveling fast.
(01:40:20) - Last day at JT Marlin.
(01:47:00) - An alternate conclusion.
(01:49:45) - Final thoughts.
(01:59:38) - Outro.
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2:01:30
123: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
It may be a new month and a new theme, but the Watchcast ain't quite done with Jude Law yet. Join us as we dive into the twisted world of The Talented Mr. Ripley, and marvel at the gorgeous sights, the excellent performances, and the unbelievable abs on display.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 123: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
(00:00:37) - Intro.
(00:04:55) - Some notes on the Highsmith novels, and praise for Matt Damon and the screenplay.
(00:12:06) - Getting into the production history.
(00:23:38) - Off to New York to meet Tom Ripley, and in praise of James Rebhorn.
(00:35:27) - Tom arrives in Italy.
(00:41:42) - We can't stop talking about Matt Damon's musculature.
(00:53:21) - Hitting the jazz clubs, and a little naked chess between bros.
(01:00:42) - Break!
(01:01:05) - We're back, and here! Comes! Philip! Seymour! Hoffman!
(01:11:58) - Real world consequences crash into Dickie's paradise.
(01:18:29) - A fateful (and fatal) boat trip.
(01:26:23) - Tom's more sinister side begins to take hold.
(01:34:19) - A fright at the opera, and an elaborately planned chance meeting.
(01:45:36) - Freddie comes calling one night.
(01:51:33) - A charming Italian detective.
(01:59:10) - A less charming Italian detective, and something with Peter begins to blossom.
(02:05:21) - Daddy Greenleaf comes to Italy, and Marge clocks what's really happening.
(02:14:10) - Philip Baker Hall outta nowhere!
(02:20:20) - Peter, you deserved better.
(02:25:49) - Noting the book's different ending, and final thoughts.
(02:32:18) - Talking about our movie for next week, Boiler Room! (And Vinny's ranking).
(02:27:07) - Outro.
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2:37:39
122: Gattaca (1997)
We put Andrew Niccol's dystopian sci-fi murder mystery Gattaca through its paces, and come out the other side feeling like maybe this whole genetic perfection thing ain't all it's cracked up to be.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 122: Gattaca (1997
(00:00:27) - Intro.
(00:01:43) - Closing out the month in style, with Gattaca!
(00:04:44) - Production talk, and some of our topline feelings on the movie.
(00:18:25) - What a handsome cast.
(00:23:06) - Last production notes.
(00:29:10) - Kicking off the film proper.
(00:39:08) - Vinny gets into some of his personal reasons why the movie resonates.
(00:47:22) - Break!
(00:47:41) - We're back, and it's time for Vincent to become Jerome.
(00:59:16) - The dream job becomes a nightmare.
(01:04:34) - Everybody's DNA snooping, and Jerome is tested.
(01:15:22) - The one about the twelve-fingered pianist.
(01:24:33) - The sort-of-a-twist about the cop.
(01:32:25) - It's a raid!
(01:37:25) - All our main characters converge.
(01:43:46) - Gore Vidal, no! And the brothers finally reunite.
(01:51:19) - Time to say our goodbyes and hop on this rocket out of here.
(02:00:12) - Where Eugene is traveling to...
(02:03:16) - Final thoughts.
(02:10:33) - Announcing next month's theme: The Con Is On!
(02:14:57) - Outro.
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2:15:58
121: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
A.I. Artificial Intelligence is every bit the overlong and fractured feeling movie we remember from 24 years ago, but even with some of those negative feelings re-confirmed, we find plenty to discuss, dissect, and even appreciate about Spielberg's tribute to his friend Stanley.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 121: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
(00:01:26) - Intro.
(00:02:50) - Our histories with this extremely divisive film.
(00:08:36) - The chunkiness of the movie's structure.
(00:16:19) - Does the movie ever fully commit to the rules of its own world?
(00:21:25) - Getting into the storied and crazy production history.
(00:36:19) - Who do we blame?
(00:39:46) - Our star-studded cast.
(00:48:52) - Break!
(00:49:15) - We're back, and it's time to get into this movie!
(00:54:30) - Some of our issues with the movie's world building.
(01:01:07) - Frozen child syndrome, and a brand new robot to sate your bottomless grief.
(01:09:17) - Maybe should have thought through this whole imprinting thing a
little more.
(01:15:32) - Martin comes home.
(01:25:21) - A tragic haircut, and a terrible pool party.
(01:35:30) - Leaving David by the side of the road.
(01:41:39) - Gigolo Joe makes his grand entrance.
(01:48:57) - The Flesh Fair comes calling.
(01:58:48) - Mass producing your dead son.
(02:03:39) - Rouge City and its myriad pornographic delights.
(02:11:20) - We're off to Manhattan. Man. Hattan. MAN. HATTAN.
(02:21:26) - David's underwater adventure begins.
(02:28:08) - TWO THOUSAND YEARS LATER.
(02:39:38) - The extremely messed up implications of bringing back Monica.
(02:50:48) - Final thoughts.
(03:03:47) - Outro.
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3:05:38
120: Repo Men (2010)
On this week's Watchcast we slice open and dig around inside Repo Men, a sci-fi thriller that borders on competence at times, and never fails to find a way to disgust.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 120: Repo Men (2010)
(00:00:15) - Intro.
(00:01:38) - Less than two minutes in and we're already wishing Cronenberg made this instead.
(00:05:00) - Why does this movie, of all movies, loom so large in Vinny's memory?
(00:10:56) - Some cast talk, and getting into the production history.
(00:18:30) - What this movie does well, or at least what's mildly interesting about it.
(00:26:43) - Let's kick things off and yell about this bad narration and Artiforgs.
(00:35:56) - You owe it to yourself.
(00:39:33) - Remy and Jake's problematic friendship.
(00:42:46) - Break!
(00:43:10) - We're back, and Remy's home life sucks.
(00:48:46) - Getting so mad about your wife leaving that you have to go harvest some organs about it.
(00:53:55) - RZA!
(01:02:44) - Bloodshot eyes, empty chest cavity, can and will lose.
(01:05:21) - Not so easy to leave a guy dead in the street now, is it?
(01:12:20) - Not so sure about this whole lounge singer as sidekick thing.
(01:15:27) - Business picks up a bit.
(01:23:53) - The traumatic brain injury demarcation line.
(01:27:28) - OK the clean room scene is rad. And the Oldboy fight ain't bad either.
(01:29:40) - Erotic surgery!
(01:33:25) - Well, glad everything worked out.
(01:38:48) - Final thoughts.
(01:48:27) - Housekeeping for next week's movie: A.I.!
(01:52:25) - Outro.
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