The boys definitely talk about Black Widow.Luke: @LukeHenigan https://twitter.com/lukeheniganEli: @storypolitics https://twitter.com/storypoliticsFailson Film School: @failsonfilmpod https://twitter.com/failsonfilmpodMusic: Stay Groovy by

16. Tenet

Sep 16th, 2020 1h 25m

We're back to talk about going to a drive-in to see TENET, the new film from Christopher Nolan. We start spoiler-free if you want to hear our thoughts on the film and what it's generally about before we move into spoiler territory around the 46

15. Oscar Predictions 2020

Feb 8th, 2020 1h 4m

Class is in session, and today we're sharing our Oscar predictions. Who will win Best Picture - the scrappy foreign thriller or the highly technical war movie? Will Toy Story become the first franchise to win more than one Best Animated Feature

14. The Rise of Skywalker (with Amy H.S.)

Dec 31st, 2019 1h 1m

Happy New Year from the Failsons. Eli and Luke are joined by special guest Amy H.S. to talk about STAR WARS Episode IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER, the supposed end to the Skywalker saga. We've got this much to say for it, at least: it's better than

13. Watchmen 1.09

Dec 18th, 2019 1h

I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all Manhattan. Eli and Luke wrap up their coverage of HBO's WATCHMEN with "See How They Fly," the finale of season one (and possibly the whole series).Please subscribe to us wherever you listen to

12. Watchmen 1.08

Dec 11th, 2019 53m 28s

It's December 8, 2019. I am watching the eighth episode of HBO's WATCHMEN, entitled "A God Walks Into Abar." I enjoy the ruminations on time and love. It's 2009. I am meeting the woman I will spend the next ten years with. It's December 11, 201

11. Watchmen 1.07

Dec 4th, 2019 50m 40s

The boys delve into the many revelations of episode seven of HBO's WATCHMEN, "An Almost Religious Awe." We talk about Angela's childhood, the nature of Dr. Manhattan, and the schemes of Adrian Veidt and Lady Trieu.Please subscribe to us wherev

10. Watchmen 1.06

Nov 27th, 2019 47m 30s

Eli and Luke discuss the sixth episode of HBO's WATCHMEN, "This Extraordinary Being," including a trip down Will's memory lane, race in our USA and the show's, and how the show enhances the themes of the book.Please subscribe to us wherever yo

09. Watchmen 1.05

Nov 20th, 2019 48m 29s

Tune in for big squid energy as Eli and Luke dive into the fifth episode of HBO's WATCHMEN, "Little Fear of Lightning."Please subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts, rate, share, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter!Luke: @LukeHe

08. Watchmen 1.04

Nov 13th, 2019 41m 54s

Eli and Luke talk about the fourth episode of HBO's WATCHMEN, "If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own," including the many babies of WATCHMEN, our confusion about how planets work, a new theory about a possible identity for Dr. Manhattan, a

07. Watchmen 1.03

Nov 6th, 2019 45m 49s

The boys dive in to episode three of HBO's WATCHMEN, "She Was Killed by Space Junk." Eli and Luke talk about the introduction of our new/old hero, blue dick(s?), and a certain purple-costumed mystery man.Please subscribe to us wherever you lis

06. Watchmen 1.02

Oct 30th, 2019 42m 3s

Discussion of episode two of HBO's WATCHMEN, "Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship," including how the new information we've gotten impacts our theories and our thoughts on where the series might go in the future.Please subscribe to us where

05. Watchmen 1.01

Oct 23rd, 2019 42m 26s

We review the premiere of HBO'S WATCHMEN, titled "It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice," and share some hot takes and fresh theories.Please subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts, rate, share, and don't forget to follow us on Twit

04. Joker Was Bad

Oct 8th, 2019 44m

It's the episode Joker deserves, but not the one it needs. Please subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts, rate, share, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter!Luke: @LukeHeniganEli: @storypoliticsFailson Film School: @failsonfilmp

03. Once Upon a Midsommar in Hollywood

Jul 29th, 2019 1h 3m

After an unexpected hiatus, the boys are back to talk about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Midsommar.Tune in for our thoughts on two controversial movies, one of which we were rather divided on. We start with a spoiler-free overview of Once

02. Game of Thrones: The Final Season

May 29th, 2019 1h 17m

On episode two of Failson Film School, we talk about the final season of Game of Thrones, including its epic(?) finale. Tune in for our lukewarm takes on how the main characters end up, the difficulties of adaptation, and our favorite and leas

01. Detective Pikachu

May 14th, 2019 1h 22m

Welcome to the first episode of Failson Film School: two longtime friends discussing pop culture. We're like Siskel and Ebert if they sucked. In this episode, we got back from seeing Pokemon: Detective Pikachu and tried to remember what just ha

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