Episode 243 - Arrival & The Arrival

·1 hr 54 min·5 clips

The hosts grapple with the shock and fear following the 2016 U.S. election, questioning how America allowed Donald Trump to become president.

The episode opens with the hosts, Dan Gorman, Casey Lyons, and Greg LeGros, immediately addressing the 2016 U.S. presidential election, which occurred just days prior. They express shock, fear, and embarrassment, analyzing voter turnout, the electoral system, and the rise of Donald Trump. The conversation delves into the societal undercurrents of racism and sexism in North America, debating the motivations of Trump voters and the responsibility of those who didn't vote. After this extended political discussion, the hosts acknowledge listeners might want a distraction and transition to pop culture topics. They read listener emails and social media requests, leading to discussions about a potential Harley Quinn movie featuring the Birds of Prey, the HBO series 'The Night Of', and comic book recommendations for Doctor Strange and other titles. Greg LeGros provides detailed comic insights. The hosts then share what they've been watching recently, including anthology films like 'Tales from the Dark Side' and 'Twilight Zone: The Movie', 'Fright Night Part 2', 'Kubo and the Two Strings', 'Ouija: Origin of Evil', and 'Wayne's World'. They also briefly touch on the 'SNL' episode hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring A Tribe Called Quest. The main segment is 'Film Roulette', where the hosts review the 2016 sci-fi film 'Arrival', directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Amy Adams. They praise its visuals, sound, and emotional weight, particularly for parents, while noting minor issues with exposition. The 'punishment' film is the 1991 B-movie 'The Arrival', which Casey Lyons describes as boring and poorly made, featuring an old man who de-ages and craves blood after an asteroid encounter.

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