Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Lemar’s birthday month celebration continues on We Drink & We Watch Things, and for his second pick of August, we are turning up the volume and diving headfirst into Edgar Wright’s hyper-kinetic 2010 comic book masterpiece: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Lemar requested this one specifically for its unmatched visual energy, rapid-fire humor, and absolute classic of a soundtrack. To match the high-score, 8-bit arcade chaos on screen, we are mixing up Lemar's custom cocktail called "Sex Bobomb" - a sweet and sour whiskey drink, served with a candied orange peel and cherry garnish - packing enough of a kick to knock out seven evil exes in a row. This week, we breakdown Edgar Wright’s unique direction and how he seamlessly translates video game logic, comic book panel transitions, and arcade visual effects onto the big screen. Lemar celebrates Michael Cera’s awkward, bass-playing protagonist, Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s iconic Ramona Flowers, and Mackenzie leans into the endless parade of scene-stealing supporting roles - from Chris Evans’ hilarious turn as movie star Lucas Lee to Kieran Culkin’s perfection as Wallace Wells and Brie Larson’s legendary vocals as Envy Adams. We also debate the sheer musical genius of Sex Bob-Omb, break down our favorite fight sequences, and discuss why this film is Lemar's ultimate holy grail of comic book adaptations. If you know all the words to "Threshold," or if you just want to hear Lemar geek out over one of the most visually inventive movies ever made, turn your amp up to eleven for this one. We are blending our deep appreciation for Edgar Wright's craft with our usual casual banter, keeping the birthday hype rolling strong for Lemar's special month. This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next! Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!