TCAD Podcast (Theatrical Conjecture and Dissertation)

Some movies become hits. Others become the blueprint.In Part 1 of Genre Starters, we look at four movies and franchises that helped solidify the templates Hollywood would follow for decades: Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, the original Star Wars trilogy, and Halloween.From the action hero trapped in one impossible location and the mismatched buddy cops who can barely tolerate each other, to the modern blockbuster and the slasher formula, these movies helped establish a cinematic language that countless films would build upon.Which movies belong on the list? And where do you draw the line between a movie that influenced a genre and one that actually established its template?Theatrical Conjecture and Dissertation — A Fancy Name for an Unfancy Show.#DieHard #LethalWeapon #StarWars #Halloween #MovieHistory #FilmHistory #FilmAnalysis #80sMoviesEmail us [email protected] a Voicemail ‪ (213) 866-7928‬Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/blerdylaundryFollow Don https://twitter.com/TCADPodcastFollow Cherrae https://www.instagram.com/cherraeokaay/Hit us up on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TCADPODCAST/Other shows: Science Fiction fun: https://goodmorningantioch.com/

Was 1986 or 1999 the greatest movie year of all time? In this episode of Theatrical Conjecture & Dissertation (TCAD), Don and Cherrae go head-to-head, defending two of Hollywood's most legendary years. From Aliens, The Fly, Top Gun, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Big Trouble in Little China to The Matrix, Fight Club, The Sixth Sense, The Iron Giant, The Mummy, and The Blair Witch Project, we compare the films, genres, cultural impact, and lasting influence of each year. Which delivered the stronger lineup of classics? Which changed cinema forever? Join the debate and let us know which movie year gets your vote.Music: Charles Camille Saint-Saens Aquarium, from the Carnival of the Animals suite. Arranged and recorded by David Hamilton. Royalty-free licensed from NeoSounds.comEmail us [email protected] a Voicemail ‪ (213) 866-7928‬Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/blerdylaundryFollow Don https://twitter.com/TCADPodcastFollow Cherrae https://www.instagram.com/cherraeokaay/Hit us up on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TCADPODCAST/Other shows: Science Fiction fun: https://goodmorningantioch.com/

The Matrix wasn't the first movie to explore simulated reality, virtual worlds, artificial intelligence, and the question of whether reality itself can be trusted. In this episode of Theatrical Conjecture & Dissertation (TCAD), Don and Cherrae revisit the overlooked science fiction films that laid the groundwork for one of the most influential movies ever made, including Dark City, The Thirteenth Floor, Total Recall, and other forgotten sci-fi classics. One of these films is so strikingly similar to The Matrix that it feels like an alternate version of the same story. We break down the themes, compare the films, and ask why The Matrix became a cultural phenomenon while so many of its predecessors faded into obscurity.Email us [email protected] a Voicemail ‪ (213) 866-7928‬Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/blerdylaundryFollow Don https://twitter.com/TCADPodcastFollow Cherrae https://www.instagram.com/cherraeokaay/Hit us up on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TCADPODCAST/Other shows: Science Fiction fun: https://goodmorningantioch.com/CategoryEntertainment