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The Mandys vs The Machines
Mandy and Fake Mandy (Megan Parlen) are gaga for Sony/Netflix’s ‘The Mitchells vs The Machines’.
May 10, 2021
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Mandy and Fake Mandy (Megan Parlen) are gaga for Sony/Netflix’s ‘The Mitchells vs The Machines’.
In a film about a family trying to save the world from a robot invasion, why do we connect to it so strongly? What do we pull out of the themes as this family goes on their journey? How do the filmmakers find such a perfect blend of comedy and emotion? And how beautiful is the animation? Check out the film then tune in to find out!
In a rare performance, this week Mandy and Fake Mandy agree: Searching for Sheela leads to a spirited discussion of wealthy housewives of India. Plus, Mandy makes pho, Top Chef Fantasy Leagues, and The Oscars.
How does this film connect to writer/director Joe Penna’s first film ‘Arctic’? How well does the morality play of the story work for us? And how great is this cast of four – Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, Daniel Dae Kim, and Shamier Anderson – in this tightly written, isolated space drama? Tune in to find out!
Mandy brings a stand in to talk about Drew Barrymore’s latest. There are celebrity impersonations inbound. Plus, a celebration of stuffed animals — the innocent and prurient alike — and Nasim Pedrad’s inner 14-year-old boy.
The Mandys agree about something…a shared hatred for Thunder Force! But then, they disagree about everything else, so order is restored! Mandy loves The Dodo and Mandy loves Sh*thouse on Showtime (and illiteration).
Concrete Cowboy nearly tears the Mandys apart. Thankfully their shared love of Zoom piano and dance lessons bring them back together!
Why can’t all the titans just love one another? Is there a future for the Monsterverse? And who do we favor in this epic battle? Tune in!
Exploring some upsetting feelings about young guys and our potential latent Christianity! We also love The Masked Singer and Samantha Irby
Edison scrolling on a smartphone? Tesla karaoke? Just what is going on in this film? Steve and JJ delve into Michael Almereyda’s puzzling 2020 film TESLA.