I'm Your Buddy

This week we are joined by our great friend Joshua Jenkins (@thehandunseen)! We watch Episode Seven of Alex Garland's series Devs (2020) and discuss sound design, recalling memories, and if Katie is an asshole.

This week, we watch Episode Six of Alex Garland's series Devs (2020) and discuss standup comedy, chaos, and an idea to improve the show.

This week, we watch Episode Five of Alex Garland's series Devs (2020) and discuss functional writing, many worlds, and confidence,

This week, we watch Episode Four of Alex Garland's series Devs (2020) and discuss the series midpoint, the multiverse, and the show's weakest plot mechanism so far.

This week we are joined by our great friend Josh Jenkins (@thehanduseen)! We watch Episode Three of Alex Garland's series, Devs (2020), and discuss broken brains, Kenton's character, and Lilly being lame.

This week, we watch Episode Two of Alex Garland's series, Devs (2020), and discuss atheism, quantum computers, and lounge music.

This week, we are joined by our great friend Dave Jordan (@nonhumanaudio)! We watch Episode One of Alex Garland's series, Devs (2020), and discuss Chekov's quantum theory, determinism, and avoiding spoiling the show on the podcast.

This week, we watch Alex Garland's sixth feature film script Annihilation (2018) and discuss novel adaptations, first act problems, and the bear.

This week we are joined by our good friend Dave Jordan (@nonhumanaudio)! We watch Alex Garland's fifth feature film script Ex Machina (2015) and discuss ego, free will, and modern sci-fi scores.

This week, we are joined by our good friend John Morgan (@johmorga)! We watch Alex Garland's fourth feature film script Dredd (2012) and discuss British comic book history, "ghost" directors, and satirizing fascism. 

This week, we watch Alex Garland's third feature film script Never Let Me Go (2010) and discuss new music, great acting, and the emotionally layered script.

This week, we are joined by our good friend Joshua Jenkins (@thehandunseen)! We watch Alex Garland's second feature film script Sunshine (2007) and discuss character backstories, nihilism, and trying to show the incomprehensible. 

This week we start Season 10 of the podcast with Alex Garland's first feature film script, 28 Days Later (2002), and discuss our introduction to his films, creative camerawork, and third act shifts.

This week, we wrap up Season 9 of the podcast with the series finale of The Rehearsal S2E6 "My Controls" and discuss processing sadness, thematic cohesion, and our final thoughts on Nathan Fielder.

This week, we watch The Rehearsal S2E5 "Washington" and discuss new music and movies, Nathan's place in the autism community, and walking away mid-conversation.

This week, we watch The Rehearsal S2E4 "kissme" and discuss re-watching Christopher Nolan's The Prestige, Nathan manipulating relationships, and sexy Einstein.

This week, we watch The Rehearsal S2E3 "Pilot's Code" and discuss our year-end wrap-up, clones, and impressive madness.

This week, we watch The Rehearsal S2E2 "Star Potential" and discuss our Christmas holiday, Nathan faking it for the narrative, and Paramount's global influence.

This week, we are joined by our friend Josh Jenkins (@thehandunseen) and watch The Rehearsal S2E1 "We Gotta Have Fun". We discuss Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, awkward conversations, and Season Two predictions.

This week, we are joined by our friend Dave Jordan (@nonhumanaudio) and we watch Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (2025)! We discuss loving the craft at an emotional distance, the brutal violence, and storytelling through colors.

This week, we celebrate our 200th episode listening to important albums from our childhood, Bloodhound Gang's "One Fierce Beer Coaster" and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "E. 1999 Eternal". We discuss the theremin, good hooks, and the lack of adult supervision.

This week, we watch The Rehearsal Season 1 finale S1E6 "Pretend Daddy" and discuss relating to people, why the episode feels scripted, and announce our bonus 200th episode!

This week, we watch The Rehearsal S1E5 "Apocalypto" and discuss playing live music, watching Predator: Badlands, and Angela leaving.

This week, we watch The Rehearsal S1E4 "The Fielder Method" and discuss our cats, crazy actors, and Angela's parenting.

This week we are joined by our friend Josh Jenkins (@thehandunseen)! We watch The Rehearsal S1E3 "Gold Digger" and discuss modern horror films, exploiting people, and the choice of Destiny.

This week, we watch The Rehearsal S1E2 "Scion" and discuss 90's influenced music, hating numerology, and the many layers of the show.

This week, we start Season Nine of the podcast with the Rehearsal S1E1 "Orange Juice, No Pulp"! We discuss Tron Ares in IMAX, finding people on Craigslist, and how much of the show is real.

This week, we are have our 3rd Annual State of the Friendship podcast with our friend and William's brother Sean (@dvrk_jed1)! We discuss growing up with rage, cigarettes, and wanting to do better by our kids.

This week, we wrap up Season 8 of the podcast with Michael Mann's twelfth feature film Ferrari (2023) and discuss Mann's return to form, ranking his filmography, and Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another.

This week, we watch Michael Mann's eleventh feature film Blackhat (2015) and discuss our live concert experience, when should a director call it quits, and announce what show we will watch for season nine. 

This week, we watch Michael Mann's tenth feature film Public Enemies (2009) and discuss feeling safe, directing as a profession, and artists running out of things to say.

This week, we watch Michael Mann's ninth feature film Miami Vice (2006) and discuss gun violence in entertainment, directors flirting with self parody, and if "vibes" are enough.

This week we are joined by our friend Joshua Jenkins (@thehandunseen)! We watch Michael Mann's eighth feature film Collateral (2004) and discuss Mann making a commercial hit, casting ups and downs, and the full digital embrace.

This week, we watch Michael Mann's seventh feature film Ali (2001) and discuss the challenges of portraying a legend, conventional biopics, and an alternate universe where Will Smith won the Oscar.

This week for a bonus episode, we watch Shin Godzilla (2016) and discuss its similarities to Neon Genesis Evangelion, American individualism, and what childhood movie is a bond between us.

This week, we watch Michael Mann's sixth feature film The Insider (1999) and discuss Hideo Kojima, infuriating corporate lawyers, and the urge to stare out into the ocean void.

This week, we watch Michael Mann's fifth feature film Heat (1995) and discuss the brilliantly understated script, men's struggle in the modern world, and Val Kilmer reloading his rifle.

This week we are joined by our friend @cochino_raindog! We watch Michael Mann's fourth feature film The Last Of The Mohicans (1992) and discuss its four-quadrant appeal, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Mann as a romantic?

This week, we watch Michael Mann's third feature film Manhunter (1982), and discuss blending realism and style, films of a specific decade, and good cheesy moments.

This week we are joined by our friend @johmorga! We watch the film The Keep (1983) and discuss the book versus the film, bad production design, and the "actor" David Bowie.

This week, we start Season 8 of the podcast with director Michael Mann's first feature film, Thief (1981), and discuss our introductions to his films, struggling with repetitive plot, and appreciating non-attractive actors.

This week, we are joined by friends @thehandunseen and @rocketvondoom for the Season Seven finale! We watch Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time (2021) and discuss creativity versus skill, Hideaki Anno running out of things to say, and our final thoughts on the entirety of Evangelion.

This week, we watch the anime film Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012) and discuss self-confidence, losing faith in the creator, and which filmmaker will be the subject of Season Eight of I'm Your Buddy!

This week, we watch the anime film Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance and discuss Pixar's run of hits, the urge to over explain, and our new love language.

This week, we watch the anime film Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007), and discuss adaptations, the film's intended audience, and struggling to list anything we enjoyed.

This week we watch the anime film The End Of Evangelion (1997), and discuss the X-Men, anime violence, and our lingering yet emotionally-satisfied conclusion.

This week we are joined by our friend Joshua Jenkins (@thehandunseen)! We watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E25 "The Ending World" and S1E26 "The Beast That Shouted "I" At The Heart Of The World" and discuss the introspective finale, the desire for clarity, and the one and only Tom Cruise. 

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E23 "Tears" and S1E24 "The Last Cometh" and discuss art being life or death, transcendence, and Conner O'Malley's Slugs.

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E21 "The Birth Of Nerv" and S1E22 "Staying Human" and discuss understanding Asuka, the Mission Impossible series, and Nick reads to William.

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E19 "A Man's Battle" and S1E20 "The Shapes Of Hearts And Humans" and discuss serenity in silence, seeing Thunderbolts*, and William's new prediction.