152 - Extraction and our 2nd Birthversary

Extraction and our 2nd BirthversaryIn this latest Netflix original movie, Chris Hemsworth is a sad god of thunder. While there were serious thematic issues to unpack (and condemn), it was, nonetheless, far better couch fair than we had any right to expect. Plus: a promo for another show! And: a Nerd Critic Birthversary treat!02:00 - Your Brain on Facts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id134791521103:40 - Our conversation about Extraction begins05:20 - Above the line (and particular mention of director Sam Hargrave, an accomplished stunt coordinator)07:40 - Total failure at name pronunciation10:10 - Spoiler free review17:15 - Spoilers ahead! (And lots of nerding out.)30:20 - Thoughts on a rake33:40 - Some criticisms and thematic explorations, including thoughts on the purposes and execution of violence in movies -- "there's no such thing as free mayhem"42:55 - A story made crappier by cynical Hollywood business calculations47:45 - Next week: Aeronauts!48:30 - Our 2nd Birthversary promises51:20 - A fan-made supercut? YES.Hey guys, Jordan here. So, as I was compiling all these timecode-stamped notes, I made an important discovery: we are a lot more fun to listen to at 2X speed. Maybe you already knew that. Well, if you didn't before, now you do. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdcritic.substack.com