Jul 30

Drive

Paul and Amy hit the gas with Drive, Nicolas Winding Refn’s hypnotic neo-noir that transformed a would-be studio action movie into one of the defining films of the 2010s. They trace the unlikely collaboration between Refn and Ryan Gosling, unpack the film’s dreamlike blend of pop ... Show More

1h 21m

Jul 25

The Odyssey (with Lucas Matthew Herchenroeder)

Amy drops an emergency Unspooled episode to unpack Christopher Nolan’s epic take on The Odyssey, joined by USC classics professor Lucas Herrenroeder. Together they compare Homer’s original poem with Nolan’s bold reinterpretation, exploring everything from its Bronze Age authentic ... Show More

1h 4m

Jul 23

An American Tail

Paul and Amy set sail with An American Tail, Don Bluth’s sweeping animated tale of immigration, family, and hope. They trace Bluth’s break from Disney, debate the film's emotional impact, and celebrate how the film’s blend of darkness and optimism helped reshape the future of Ame ... Show More

1h 21m

Jan 2025

Last Looks: Megalopolis

This week Paul answers all your questions about Megalopolis, chats with Jason about some TV, books, and comics, and announces next week's movie! Paul & Jason's RecsSAS: Rogue HeroesLandmanBillionsJentry Chau vs t ... Show More

48m 33s

Aug 2021

Magnolia & Kill Bill

We’re continuing our look back at the careers of Quentin Tarantino and Paul Thomas Anderson, as we pair up their two most emotional epics; Magnolia and Kill Bill. Questions or comments about what we talked about? Click here to let us know!

1h 9m

Jul 2024

Last Looks: The Happening

June and Paul chat about his love of scaring people, Billy Zane's Titanic ethical dilemma, and go behind the scenes of Paul's memoir. Plus, Paul responds to your corrections and omissions from The Happening, shares a bonus scene from The Happening live show, and announces next ... Show More

45m 54s

Aug 2021

Boogie Nights (Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson) - A Big, Bright, Shining Family Movie

Join the Wisecrack crew as they dissect Paul Thomas Anderson's BOOGIE NIGHTS (1997)! Is this a family movie? Is it a movie about sex, or a movie about our perception of sex? Dive into this conversation where we get into (because how could we avoid it?) Freud, Male Weepies, and th ... Show More

1h 11m

Feb 2025

Last Looks: Passion Play

This week, Paul dives into all your Questions and Omissions from Passion Play, Jason joins to talk about his upcoming season of Taskmaster, and Paul announces next week's movie! You can listen to the Yes, Also podcast here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.c ... Show More

42m 2s

Jul 2024

We’re So Back … With a Movie Mega-Mailbag!

Sean and Amanda discuss the smashing success of Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones’s ‘Twisters’ (1:00) before reviewing ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ a surprisingly under-the-radar Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum movie about the space race (21:00). After that, they open up the mailb ... Show More

1h 31m

May 2023

‘Fast X’ and the Desecration of Movies. Plus: Paul Schrader!

What a double feature. Sean and Amanda discuss ‘Fast X’ and the troubles of the franchise (1:00), before making the hard pivot to Paul Schrader’s ‘Master Gardener’ (40:00). Then, Sean is joined by Schrader to discuss the film, his long career as a writer and director, the state o ... Show More

1h 29m

Sep 2025

One Mailbag After Another, and the Updated PTA Movie Rankings

Sean and Amanda have an action-packed episode today following the release of Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another.' They begin the show by reacting to the film’s opening weekend box office performance and astounding initial critical acclaim (0:57). Then, they open up ... Show More

2h 21m

Dec 2020

52 - At the Center of Your Universe

Ben and J discuss: popcast creation, nail care, men’s dress fashion, Super Carlin Sock Club, merchandise on YouTube, inner monologue, The Truman Show, questions far too deep for the podcast and one more thing. Show Notes: Beginner Nail Care: https://youtu.be/UZlzJZRDUAI?t=184 Get ... Show More

1h 13m