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A film where two young kids get lost in the Australian outback. Kyle doesn't think he'd be able to stand the heat. Dave believes he'd be able to suck mud water through a straw. The Machine plays the didgeridoo.

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Watch the trailer for Walkabout here: https://youtu.be/Fdqwbs8uKwQ

Our sponsors this week are: 

1. Pod Power - With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to Book Women - https://bookwomenpodcast.ca - A podcast where three Métis aunties figure out how to publish, edit, and write Indigenous stories.
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This week’s advertised content is an experiment two months in the making--the realization of a thought experiment from a previous episode.

After recording our Raiders of the Lost Ark episode, we decided that revisiting the latest Indiana Jones installment, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was in order, as we had panned it so hard. We both saw the film when it was released in 2008 and neither of us had revisited it until this week.

So, this week we went into this episode ready to destroy it. Did we? Did we not? Who’s to say? Click and listen in to our thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, starring Harrison Ford (duh), Kate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LeBouf, and John Herd.

In this installment to the franchise, Indy is recruited by newcomer Mutt Williams to help find his mother and mutual friend Professor Oxley from a KGB scientist seeking a mythical artifact.

Welcome to The Plotaholics Podcast, the podcast that dares to ask: "Was Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull unfairly maligned and unnecessarily derided? Or was the backlash toward the film ultimately justified?" Find out now!

This week, the Plotaholics take a trip back to WWII with one of the greatest films of the last decade--2019's Jojo Rabbit, starring Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi, and Thomasin McKenzie. 

In this film, young Jojo (Davis) and his imaginary friend, Adolph Hitler (Waititi), are existing in the dwindling days of World War II when young Jojo discovers an interesting secret about his mother and their family home. 

This film has it all--laughter, tears, more laughter, and Sam Rockwell, blind in one eye. Check out our thoughts on this masterpiece in today's episode!

WARNING: THIS EPISODE FEATURES MASSIVE SPOILERS FOR THE BRAND-NEW THE SUICIDE SQUAD.

This week, Shane and Bryan travel back, again, to the DCEU with the brand new THE Suicide Squad, starring Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, and Milton. 

In this film, the US sends in their Task Force X to save the country against a secret experiment in Corto Maltese...but when things go awry, a lot of craziness with weasels, rats, and polka-dots ensues. 

Listen to the guys wonder what's inside the starfish, why the tightie whities are so prominent, and many other interesting questions!

This week ,the Plotaholics are taking it to the streets! We're ready for battle as we take on 1994's Street Fighter, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, and Ming-Na Wen. 

In this film, Colonel Guile (Van Damme), leads A.N. forces against dictator M. Bison (Julia) as he attempts to take over the country of Shadaloo. 

Man, oh man, this is an interesting episode today folks!

Showdown Summer is coming to an end! This week we visit the 1970s yet again and dive into The Longest Yard, starring Burt Reynolds, and the 2005 Adam Sandler remake.

The Longest Yard features disgraced former star quarterback Paul Crewe (Reynolds/Sandler) who is sent to prison after a drunk driving incident and is soon tasked by the sadistic warden (Eddie Gilbert/James Cromwell) to put together a football team made up of the prisoners to take on the prison guards in a tune-up game before the guards start their semi pro league season. 

Get our thoughts on both versions; our loves, our laughs, and our dislikes of this sports classic duo. 

Showdown Summer has been an amazingly good time, and we thank you so much for sticking with us through this! 

Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a review!

The Plotaholics' Summer Showdown is going strong! Wooo!

This week we have a special guest as we are joined by the next generation of Plotaholics film reviewers, young Bryan Tann, Jr. Bryan Jr. joins Bryan Sr. and Shane Wilson as they discuss the 1996 film, Space Jam, starring Michael Jordan, and 2021's Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring LeBron James.

In both films, superstar athletes must take to the hardwood to save the Looney Tunes from slavery or outright deletion--first from Danny DeVito and then from Don "War Machine" Cheadle.

We laugh, we laugh, and then we laugh as we feed our enemies dog water!

Bryan and Shane with special guest Bryan Jr. talk Space Jam and Space Jam: A New Legacy!

This week, we tackle a Hollywood classic and its 2005 remake. 1967's comedy-drama, Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, stars Hollywood heavyweights Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy, and Katharine Hepburn and explores the story of a young white woman, raised by liberal-minded parents as she brings home her black fiance. This film was Spencer Tracey's last--a fact that brought tears to the eyes of many, including your two hosts.

The remake, Guess Who, stars Bernie Mac, Ashton Kutcher, and Zoe Saldana. Saldana plays a young, African American woman who brings her white fiance home to meet her parents.

Honestly, there isn't much that can be said in a description when it comes to our thoughts on this. So, come on in and have a listen.

We also do some talking about Black Widow and our thoughts on the MCU and how they've handled things to date, and how we believe they will handle things going forward.

Also, be on the look-out for the upcoming Tann Talks episode where Bryan Sr. and Bryan Jr. will talk Black Widow!

Summer Showdown continues as we go back to the mid 70s only to go back to the mid oughts! That's right! This week we visit Freaky Friday--the 1976 version starring Jodi Foster and Barbara Harris and the 2003 version starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis!

These body-swapping classics see a mother and a daughter in crisis as they switch bodies to get to know one another better.

One version deals with a crappy father (we're talking about you, Gomez Addams) and the other deals with a creepy love interest (that means you, One Tree Hill guy!), but it's a lot of fun and a damn good time!

But this episode is in the Plotaholics universe, so of course we are all over the place as we also ended up discussing the Fast and the Furious franchise, Wonder Woman 1984, post-credits scenes and a bunch of other stuff as well. Go figure! 

Kick back, relax, and let's ride!

The Plotaholics Summer Showdown continues as we look at two films released 30 years apart from one another. These two films are essentially the same, but one is still way better than the other.

We’re talking, of course, about 1976's The Bad News Bears, starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O’Neal, and Jackie Earle Haley and the 2005 remake starring Billy Bob Thornton, Greg Kinear, and Troy Gentile (Barry Goldberg).

This week we pick apart the themes of both films and make those comparisons of a timeless classic vs. its remake. 

We also bring up G-Baby (RIP), meat and ‘taters, and a whole variety of other topics! It’s another amazing episode!

A movie about a one night stand that becomes a stalker for life. Kyle becomes a bit too clingy. Dave wants to call things off. The Machine wasn't programmed to believe in love.

Read the article Kael Kael Bang Bang here: https://cinephiliabeyond.org/kael-kael-bang-bang-the-pauline-kael-clint-eastwood-secret-wars/

You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/

Watch the trailer for Play Misty For Me here: https://youtu.be/6Y9J7QjN1gg

Our sponsors this week are: 

1. ATB: The Future Of podcast - https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/ - Hosted by ATB's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch, The Future Of connects with leaders who share their unique insight to help you navigate into the future.
2. Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

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WELCOME TO OUR 100TH EPISODE 🥳🎉🍾🎊 To celebrate, we're finally covering the much-requested film THE CABIN IN THE WOODS 🌲 Enjoy the finale of season 3 of What's Your Favorite Scary Movie and stay tuned on social media @scarymoviepod 4 our return 🔪

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Audio clips from The Cabin in the Woods

Do you want to play a game Enjoy our review of SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW featuring an exclusive interview with lead actor Marisol Nichols 🌀

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This week, the Plotaholics decide to enter the Kombat arena for our 100th episode! That's right! 100 episodes of our flagship show, and we've decided to test our might in MORTAL KOMBAT as we take on all three films in the troubled franchise (1995, Annihilation, and 2021). 

We break down all three films in the franchise and discuss our thoughts on each one! 

It's been an amazing 100 episodes, and we look forward to countless more! But once we only have Nicholas Sparks to do...then we may have to call it quits.

Random topics of conversation:

• Nelly's discography and influence on early-2000s hip hop/ pop
• What makes video games so hard to adapt?
• Resident Evil's switch to first-person POV and how it made RE7: Biohazard SO SCARY!

A (children's?) film about a boy who wins a golden ticket so that he can visit a weird guy who makes candy. Kyle loves his trip. Dave wishes he could be sent home. The Machine admires Wonka's use of slave labour. Shaun Wilding and Mitch Slack of Wack Chat: It's Movie Time join, separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream.

Watch Wack Chat: It's Movie Time on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVrQsx29Cb-w_YE5KgKolA

You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/

Watch the trailer for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory here: https://youtu.be/2cBja3AbahY

Our sponsors this week are: 

1. NorthwestFest - https://www.northwestfest.ca - This is your chance to stream some of the hottest new docs from Canada and abroad, MANY of which are Canadian, International, and even World Premieres.
2. Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

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Kyle and Dave vs The Machine is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

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A film about a bisexual man and his relationships with a gay doctor and also a recently divorced woman. Kyle feels like he's caught in the middle too. Dave is thinking about living a Bohemian life. The Machine believes this movie should be illegal.

You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/

Watch the trailer for Sunday Bloody Sunday here: https://youtu.be/YLYLasLqII4

Our sponsors this week are: 

1. NorthwestFest - https://www.northwestfest.ca - This is your chance to stream some of the hottest new docs from Canada and abroad, MANY of which are Canadian, International, and even World Premieres.
2. Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfoundation.org - During this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

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Kyle and Dave vs The Machine is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Keep up to date with Kyle and Dave vs The Machine by following its social media channels:

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A film about a woman trying to heal the trauma of her past. Currently playing at the Calgary Underground Film Festival! Kyle wants to put on face paint. Dave thinks he might enjoy going to a small town for once. The Machine just wants to go to a rodeo.

Checkout the Calgary Underground Film Festival: https://www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org

More information about the movie Range Roads: http://www.northcountrycinema.com/project/range-roads/

You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/

Watch the trailer for Range Roads here: https://youtu.be/PpCErO4N_Z4

Our sponsors this week are: 

1. Rümi - https://www.rumi.ca/ - Rümi's guiding mission is to create homeowner happiness, one smile at a time. Right now, you'll only find them in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas, but you'll be able to find them in other Alberta cities soon. By offering a range of home solutions, Rümi expresses their true purpose—to provide the best, most complete, homeowner experience to all.
2. NAIT Career Essentials Podcast - https://techlifetoday.ca/career-essentials - Career Essentials offers real-world advice and insight into different careers and career paths. It features the stories and experiences of NAIT alumni with lessons for everyone.

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Kyle and Dave vs The Machine is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

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Okay listen up guys, 'cause this is how the story really goes. We've got the truth about URBAN LEGEND - tune in now 🔪

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Join The Plotaholics as they take a look back at the 2003 Jack Black-helmed music comedy, School of Rock. 

School of Rock tells the story of washed-up loser Dewey, who steals his roommate's identity to make money as a substitute teacher after being kicked out of his band, No Vacancy. At the school, Dewey befriends a bunch of super talented kids. He builds a rock band out of his classroom, and soon, they are ready for the Battle of the Bands.

The Plotaholics dig into this rock n' roll education as they discuss how Dewey would probably never be able to actually do what he does and whether that even matters at all. Also, what are all of those talented-ass kids up to now?

Other points of discussion:

• Wrestlemania
• Next week's film, Hamlet 2
• Smiley the Bartender's new role and contract negotiations
• Bryan's second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

A film about a poor man trying his best to honour his daughters and keep his traditions. Kyle just wants to break into song. Dave wants to change his name to Lazar Wolf. The Machine thinks the tsar had some good points. Matt Koplik from Broadway Breakdown joins and proves to be a perfect match for the podcast.

You can listen to Broadway Breakdown on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadway-breakdown/id1260430031
Or on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZCUPd31bh15y2DcpxDxhJ
Or on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-304875967

You can follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattkoplik/

You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/

Watch the trailer for Fiddler on the Roof here: https://youtu.be/gsDP-90j9x8

Our sponsors this week are: 

1. Rümi - https://www.rumi.ca/ - Rümi's guiding mission is to create homeowner happiness, one smile at a time. Right now, you'll only find them in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas, but you'll be able to find them in other Alberta cities soon. By offering a range of home solutions, Rümi expresses their true purpose—to provide the best, most complete, homeowner experience to all.
2. NorthwestFest - https://www.northwestfest.ca - This is your chance to stream some of the hottest new docs from Canada and abroad, MANY of which are Canadian, International, and even World Premieres.

Send feedback to kyleanddavevsthemachine@gmail.com

Kyle and Dave vs The Machine is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Keep up to date with Kyle and Dave vs The Machine by following its social media channels:

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