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Weekend Box Office Report - July 3, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Minions: Rise of Gru annihilates our expectations.
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2022-07-04 15:55:57 +0000 UTC View PostDecoding Westworld S4E2 - Well Enough Alone (with Bonus)
In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 2 of Westworld, "Well Enough Alone."
For $10+ Patrons, I'm trying something new: I'm attaching a bonus episode to the end of every regular episode of the podcast. This way you can just listen to the episode in the Patreon feed and...
2022-07-04 02:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostDecoding Westworld S4E1 - The Auguries (with Bonus)
Westworld is back! In this episode of Decoding Westworld, David Chen and Siddhant Adlakha recap season 4 episode 1 of Westworld, "The Auguries."
For $10+ Patrons, I'm trying something new: I'm attaching a bonus episode to the end of every regular episode of the podcast. This way you can just listen ...
2022-06-28 00:29:25 +0000 UTC View PostThe Decoding Westworld podcast is returning!
I've gotten a few questions about this but I'm pleased to share that the Decoding Westworld podcast is returning to recap season 4 of the show! Unfortunately, there is a big caveat: Joanna Robinson won't be joining me this season. Instead, she'll be over at 2022-06-26 18:14:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Weekend Box Office Report - June 26, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Elvis takes the top spot while Lightyear struggles to stay alive.
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2022-06-26 17:59:04 +0000 UTC View PostWeekend Box Office Report - June 18, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Lightyear fails to go to infinity and beyond.
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Dave on Dave: Making Sense of Fear, Sunday Scaries, Good Podcast Dynamics
Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!
In this episode, the Daves reconnect after awhile away, catch up on some big happenings in David Chen's life, and reflect further on what value David Che...
2022-06-16 19:47:37 +0000 UTC View PostLife Update: Leaving Amazon
Last week, I left Amazon, a company that I've worked at for five years. I don't have any big announcements (yet) about what is coming next. My life is very much in limbo right now and there is still a lot in flux. But I wanted to take a moment, pause, and reflect on the last five years.
In this audio, I talk with @joyonapping about s...
2022-06-13 15:31:44 +0000 UTC View PostWeekend Box Office Report - June 12, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, we talk about the dismaying (excellent) performance of Jurassic World Dominion.
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2022-06-12 17:13:58 +0000 UTC View PostAn (Unedited) Conversation with Walter Chaw about 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'
[Note: You'll hear some noises from Walter's pets in the background of this conversation. Sorry about that!]
With the release of Everything Everywhere All At Once on VOD this week, I wanted to take this opportunity to explore the film further and get my own thoughts on it out there in a meaningful, deep way. To do...
2022-06-09 15:45:29 +0000 UTC View PostWeekend Box Office Report - June 5, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Top Gun: Maverick breaks more records.
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Weekend Box Office Report - May 29, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, we discuss the box office phenomenon that is Top Gun: Maverick, which looks to break many records this Memorial Day weekend.
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2022-05-30 04:53:59 +0000 UTC View Post'Top Gun: Maverick' Post-Car-Ride Discussion (with SPOILERS)
David and @joyonapping had a chance to see Top Gun: Maverick last night in the theater. It was David's second time and @joyonapping's first. In this bonus audio, they discuss their reactions, including which parts were most moving, silly, and amazing.
Thanks, as always, for your support.
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Why 'Top Gun: Maverick' is a Perfect Legacyquel
Hi Patrons! I hope this Memorial Day weekend finds you well. 'Top Gun: Maverick' was an exhilarating theatrical experience. It's also probably one of the best instances of a "Legacyquel" that I can think of.
In the above video, I break down what I thought this movie did well, and what it represents as part of Tom Cruise's career (as ...
2022-05-27 17:10:33 +0000 UTC View PostBetter Call Saul - Mid-Season 6 Finale Post-Mortem
David and @joyonapping had a bunch more random thoughts about the mid-season finale of Better Call Saul so we got together and recorded them all! How is the Saul of this show going to connect to the Saul we know in Breaking Bad? What is going to be t...
2022-05-26 07:08:45 +0000 UTC View PostBetter Call Saul S6E7 - 'Plan and Execution' Review
In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss the mid-season finale of Better Call Saul season 6, "Plan and Execution," an episode filled with shocking developments. Also, here's the thread about Better Call Saul referenced in the po...
2022-05-24 15:17:32 +0000 UTC View PostWeekend Box Office Report - May 22, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Alex Garland's Men fails to set the box office on fire.
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2022-05-22 18:40:49 +0000 UTC View PostThe Empire Business (with A. Ron and Jim from Bald Move)
The guys over at BaldMove have been recapping TV shows for almost as long as I've been doing it. They also do a series on their Patreon called "Empire Business" and they were kind enough to ask me to guest on a recent episode. I'm posting the audio here for my Patrons as well. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of making a p...
2022-05-19 10:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostBetter Call Saul S6E6 - 'Axe and Grind' Review
In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss the 6th episode of Better Call Saul season 6, "Axe and Grind." Kim makes a fateful decision. But is it a plausible one? Let us know what you think in the comments. Thanks, as always, for your support.
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How My Dad's Doing
[Note: I'm continuing to make Patreon content these days but I'm also dealing with a lot in my personal life right now. There's a lot I can't really discuss but the situation below is one that's been on my mind and I thought others mig...
2022-05-17 16:56:42 +0000 UTC View PostWeekend Box Office Report - May 15, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness continues its precipitous drop, and Everything Everywhere continues to NOT drop very...
2022-05-15 16:51:54 +0000 UTC View PostBetter Call Saul S6E5 - 'Black and Blue' Review
In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss the 5th episode of Better Call Saul season 6, "Black and Blue." Again, this was another transitional episode that is likely setting the stage for some big confrontations up ahead. Also: it's too bad Bob Odenkirk forgot all of his training from Nobody, huh?
Thanks, as always,...
2022-05-10 20:15:14 +0000 UTC View PostWeekend Box Office Report - May 8, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, we discuss Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and how well it might hold up next week.
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2022-05-08 16:42:03 +0000 UTC View Post'Moon Knight' Review (with Dan Gvozden)
Well, that was weird! In this bonus audio, David chats with Dan Gvozden about Moon Knight on Disney+ -- a season of television that was certainly unique. We discuss what the character was like in the comics, what the show did right, and how Marvel TV shows are doing so far, five series in.
I'm posting this conversat...
2022-05-07 05:05:34 +0000 UTC View PostBetter Call Saul S6E4 - 'Hit and Run' Review
In this bonus audio, @joyonapping and I discuss the 4th episode of Better Call Saul season 6, "Hit and Run." This one was more of a transitional episode, but still lots of great moments within. Thanks, as always, for your support.
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Weekend Box Office Report -May 1, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
Welp, we said we wouldn't do a Space this week but there was just too much stuff to talk about! Scott and I discuss how Everything Everywhere All At Once...
2022-05-03 04:53:59 +0000 UTC View PostBetter Call Saul S6E3 - 'Rock and Hard Place' Review
I won't be doing a Better Call Saul podcast to cover season 6, but I'm putting together a few recaps here and there. If I post anything, Patrons here will definitely hear about it.
@joyonapping and I watched the third episode together and discuss some of the shocking revelations within.
Thanks, as always, for your supp...
2022-04-26 07:31:02 +0000 UTC View PostWeekend Box Office Report - April 24, 2022 (with Scott Mendelson)
On (most) Sundays, I hop on Twitter spaces with Scott Mendelson and we run down the top 5 movies at the box office this weekend. I'm sharing it as an audio podcast here on my Patreon!
This week, Fantastic Beasts tanks hard and Everything Everywhere All At Once defies gravity. Note: There will be no space next week s...
2022-04-24 17:17:41 +0000 UTC View Post'The Northman' Full Spoiler Review (with Brendan Hodges)
I had fun chatting with Brendan Hodges about Robert Eggers' new film The Northman. We discuss it's weird pacing, fascinating themes, and amazing performances.
This conversation will be available on YouTube but I'm making it available as a podcast on my Patr...
2022-04-22 18:32:25 +0000 UTC View Post