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Our Midnight Cake: Discussion Series
by Sultis
SPOILERS AHEAD! Four trans-dimensional beings gather together weekly, in the Nexus of Realities, to nerd out over pop-culture, and review/discuss movies and tv shows. We're just getting started! Please consider supporting our efforts. We need you, friends!
Episodes
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Discussion: Grab Bag of Topics
Lumberdore joins Sultis and Beaches in The Nexus of Realities for a conversation about whatever comes to mind. Topics range from video games to Yip-Yip aliens from Sesame Street.
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Discussion: Comparing Top Gun Maverick to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem
They are very different films, yet do they share any of the same characteristics that classify good storytelling? This is a segment of a conversation between Sultis and Beaches.
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Discussion: Con Air (1997)
If you like explosions interrupted by contrivances, conveniences, melodrama, bad southern accents, and righteous guitar riffs, Con Air is the movie for you!
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Discussion: Alien (1979)
Modern filmmakers and studios could learn a thing or two from this masterpiece of cinema. We will discuss some of the reasons why this has become one of the most influential films to date.
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Discussion: Jaws (1975)
Happy 4th of July! What better way to celebrate American Independence than enjoying (arguably) one of the best 4th of July movies ever made?
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Discussion: Brazil (1985)
We discuss the Terry Gilliam cult classic, tackling technocracy, bureaucracy, hyper-surveillance, corporate statism, and more through an absurdist/satirical lens. If George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four was fun, it would come pretty close to Brazil.
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Discussion: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Sultis, Lumberdore, and Doug discuss the beautiful film about life, death, love and war.
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Discussion: One-Punch Man (Anime)
Sultis and Doug weigh in on this incredibly clever and hilarious series that has a surprising amount of depth. One-Punch Man has fast become one of their favorites.
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Discussion: Bullet Train
David Leitch's action comedy adaptation of Kotaro Isaka's novel Maria Beetle is a fun, stylized film that delivers excellent performances from the talented cast.
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Discussion: Super Mario Bros. (1993)
A regular on "Worst Movies of All Time" lists, the production of Super Mario Bros. was as chaotic as it was revolutionary. Somehow, everybody involved was able to come together and produce a unique film.
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Discussion: Wild Wild West (1999)
Sultis, Beaches, and Lumberdore meet in the Nexus of Realities to discuss a bad feature length advertisement for a bad Will Smith single. Joining them for the first time is their friend Wes! You can check out what Wes has been up to on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@InadequateSeating/videos
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Discussion: Junji Ito Maniac, Japanese Tales of the Macabre
On Doug's recommendation, the friends and trans dimensional beings take a dip into the world of famed horror mangaka Junji Ito, with the most recent adaptation of his work - Junji Ito Maniac, Japanese Tales of the Macabre. This is a series Doug has been interested in since it was announced,...
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Discussion: BASEketball (100th Episode!)
In celebration of their achievement, the friends and trans-dimensional beings join together in the Nexus of Realities to discuss the movie that brought them together; the 1998 cult classic comedy BASEketball. Directed by David Zucker, and starring Trey Parker and Matt Stone, BASEketball is a…
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Discussion: The Banshees of Inisherin
In this tragic comedy, it's one friend giving the other the finger... repeatedly.
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Discussion: The Menu (2022)
Yes, Chef! The Menu satirizes the various elements of elitism, and it does so with a grotesque beauty and humor rarely experienced in modern cinema. Major spoilers ahead!
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Discussion: Masters of the Universe (1987)
If you have ever wondered how bad a movie had to be to sink a production company, Masters of the Universe (1987) has you covered. Movies like this are phenomenal fun to goof on.
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Discussion: The Northman
Finding themselves in a bit of a flop trend, the trans-dimensional friends meet in the Nexus to discuss The Northman, directed by Robert Eggers.
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Discussion: Black Adam
The trans-dimensional beings are back in the Nexus to kick off their third season of discussions! Setting the tone for the season? Black Adam!
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Discussion: Musings With Sultis and Beaches
Experimenting with a new, shorter format in the Nexus brings Sultis and Beaches together, to discuss whatever is on their minds.
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Discussion: Santa's Slay
We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! To banish those post-holiday blues, Sultis, Beaches, and Lumberdore discuss one of Lumberdore's favorite Christmas movies, Santa's Slay. It is technically a movie.
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Discussion: Gremlins
Beaches suggests one of the most beloved, cult-classics that may or may not be a Christmas movie... Gremlins. This movie has all kinds of weirdness to enjoy, regardless.
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Discussion: Andor
Bajo joins Sultis in the Nexus of Realities to discuss an anomaly. Is Andor what "good Star Wars" is like? Spoilers ahead!
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Discussion: Yamasong - March of the Hollows
How in the world did an independent puppet-movie production land such an amazing cast? Sam Koji Hale's mystical, dark-fantasy, adventure movie certainly makes an impression in the Nexus.
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Discussion: Batman - Mask of the Phantasm
The tragic passing of legendary actor Kevin Conroy - the definitive Batman for generations of fans - inspired this discussion. His absence will be felt for a long time to come.
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Discussion: Barbarian
Barbarian is a bonkers, horror film that will be spoiled completely should you listen to this conversation. This longer than usual transmission will be a wild ride for sure!
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Discussion: E.T., The Extraterrestrial
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of what is widely claimed to be one of the greatest movies of all time, Sultis, Beaches, and Lumberdore meet in the Nexus of Realities to give their 2 cents. The film is great, by the way.
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Discussion: Halloween Movies 2: Bonus! (Hellraiser 2022)
Happy Halloween! 5 weeks in October means an addition to the Halloween Movie series. Join Sultis, Beaches, and Doug in the Nexus for a discussion of Hellraiser 2022. Spoilers ahead!
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Discussion: Halloween Movies 2: Part 4 of 4 (Nosferatu)
Joined by Paca, the trans-dimensional beings enter the Nexus of Realities to discuss one of the all-time classics.
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Discussion: Halloween Movies 2: Part 3 (The Ghost and Mr. Chicken)
Part 3 of our Halloween movie suggestion series is brought to you by Sultis. The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is a 1966 comedy horror film that left us with divided opinions.
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Discussion: Halloween Movies 2: Part 2 (Oculus)
A creepy mirror is up to creepy biz in Mike Flanagan's Oculus. Thank you Beaches for this suggestion.
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Discussion: Halloween Movies 2: Part 1 (The Autopsy of Jane Doe)
Kicking off the 2022 Halloween season is a suggestion from Doug. The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a back to basics supernatural horror film. Minor spoilers!
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Discussion: D23 & 2022 Emmys
Both D23 and the 2022 Emmys may have been a bust, but hopefully our delightful conversation can salvage some enjoyment from the dregs.
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Discussion: Moonfall
Roland Emmerich, may have saved the world with this stupid movie. How you may ask? Well, no Artificial Intelligence is going to view humanity as a serious threat if these are the kinds of movies being made. Join Sultis, Beaches, Lumberdore, and Doug for their discussion of... Moonfall.
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Discussion: Pig
Sultis, Beaches, and Lumberdore congregate in the Nexus of Realities to discuss Pig, starring Nicholas Cage. It's an unconventional film for the times, and one we recommend.
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Discussion: Primal
Genndy Tartakovsy's Primal is this week's topic of discussion. The series is a beautifully animated story of survival for a Neanderthal and his Tyrannosaurus partner.
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Discussion: The Fellowship of the Ring
After a general discussion of The Lord of the Rings, the friends and trans dimensional beings brave the Nexus once again to discuss the Peter Jackson film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
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Discussion: The Lord of The Rings (general discussion)
Brace yourselves! Amazon's stupid show, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is just around the corner. Sultis, Beaches, and Paca thought it would be fun to have a general discussion about Tolkien's masterpiece.
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Discussion: Prey
Is this new Predator prequel, Prey, perfectly peerless? No. But, it is a fun movie. Spoilers ahead!
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Discussion: Necro-Non-Comic-Con
Remember when Comic Con was about comics? Our Midnight Cake remembers. With another San Diego Comic Con in the rearview, we look at some of the things we're excited for... and some we could do without.
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Discussion: Thor - Love and Thunder
Sultis and Beaches work out their differing opinions on the 29th movie in the MCU, Thor: Love and Thunder. It's going to be a bumpy ride.
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Discussion: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) is what brings the friends and trans-dimensional beings together in the Nexus this week. The film took the world by surprise, and we were no exception.
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Discussion: Kung Pow - Enter the Fist
This week, the trans-dimensional beings meet in the Nexus to discuss one of the most ridiculous parodies to date, Kung Pow! Enter the Fist. This film from Steve Odekerk has fun with the entire genre of 70s Kung Fu movies.
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Discussion: Last Night in Soho
Last Night in Soho is a visually stunning and entertaining film from director Edgar Wright, and the subject of this week's venture into the Nexus.
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Discussion: The Producers
A Happy Belated Birthday to Mel Brooks! In celebration, the friends and trans-dimensional beings are joined by Paca in the Nexus to discuss the legendary funny man's directorial debut - The Producers!
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Discussion: Mars Attacks!
Still feeling the effects of Sultis' planar disruption, the friends and trans dimensional beings meet in the Nexus to talk about the 1996 cult classic from Tim Burton, Mars Attacks!
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Discussion: Harold and Maude
After a planar disruption, Sultis, Lumberdore, and Paca reconvene within the Nexus to explore the 1971 cult classic Harold and Maude.
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Discussion: Norm Macdonald - Nothing Special
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special is the topic of this week's excursion into the Nexus of Realities. Join Sultis, Beaches, Lumberdore, and Doug as they discuss the legendary comedian's final comedy special and poorly retell some of their favorite bits.
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Discussion: Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers is a surprise delight in a desert of corporate cash grabs and studio idiocy. To discuss this phenomenon, Sultis, Lumberdore, and Doug join together in the Nexus of Realities.
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Discussion: Jurassic Park
Stephen Spielberg's 1993 cinematic masterpiece Jurassic Park is what brings the trans-dimensional beings to the Nexus this week. Modern visual storytellers and studios could learn a thing or two from this one.
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Discussion: Dr. Strange and The Multiverse of Madness
Spoilers for Dr. Strange and The Multiverse of Madness abound when Sultis, Beaches, and Doug meet in the Nexus to discuss the latest MCU box office smash.
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SPOILERS AHEAD! Four trans-dimensional beings gather together weekly, in the Nexus of Realities, to nerd out over pop-culture, and review/discuss movies and tv shows. We're just getting started! Please consider supporting our efforts. We need you, friends!
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