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An author and a chessmaster walk into a movie theater... Author Zachary Steele and the chessmaster of "mystery" (ahem), Germ, delve into their favorite new and old movies, generally acting in a way that might make you question the "intelligence" on display. From film facts, to background stories, to winding paths full of philosophy and humor, the act of just watching a movie in silence and going home is not something these two friends are familiar with.
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As the month of Tim Burton winds to a close, the rambling duo of Germ and Zach discuss Sleepy Hollow, Tim Burton's first self-professed horror film. Covering another all-star cast that would appeal to any fan of Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Lord of the Rings, Germ and Zach break down casting, art design, drop in some Christopher Walken love, and do …
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It’s very… Nintendo. 0:00 – You had one job, USPS! 10:31 – The first keyboard was my fault. The second… 15:12 – Alarmo is a neat concept but way overpriced for what’s one offer If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. Alternatively, you can catch audio ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mo…
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Is it a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? The month of Burton continues, as Zach and Germ discuss The Nightmare Before Christmas, the one and only Tim Burton film that he did not direct (job well done, Henry Selick!). Along the way, the wandering duo talk about favorite horror films, Burton's tenure in the Disney Art Studios, Danny Elfman's fan…
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After a Helene-induced power/internet outage delay, Zach and Germ return to continue their month of Tim Burton films with Edward Scissorhands. The duo discss the casting choices, Johnny Depp making you want to jump jump, the beauty in Burton's portrayal of a lonely and isolated character, Edward's connection to a dog and Charlie Chaplin, and Zach t…
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I was satisfied. 0:00 – I’ll admit, blocking Amazon’s new AI chatbot gave me a little thrill 3:27 – Vons anti-shoplifting efforts are so anti-customer, it feels like its deliberately trying to drive shoppers away 17:46 – The recent Tokyo Games Show showed games in Tokyo 46:15 – Metaphor is an RPG in which the ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain…
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In this first episode in a month-long series on films by Tim Burton, Germ and Zach discuss Mars Attacks!, the dynamic cast, the lunacy and satire of humans under attack, how this film influenced Burton's attempted Superman film (which unlocks up some Nic Cage appreciation, because ... Nic Cage), the 1962 Topps-issued card series and Burton's love f…
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From video games you haven’t beaten. And other things too but I’m specifically referring to video games in this case. 0:00 – Agatha All Along leaves a positive first impression 8:44 – Did you have Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on your bingo card? 22:25 – Sony isn’t revealing the price of their 30th Anniversary Edition ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mount…
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Germ and Zach dig into Back to the Future, a classic and favorite, covering the controversial hire of Eric Stoltz as Marty, the muddled science behind the flux capacitor and alternate timelines, the odd choice for the original time machine, the difficulties the Bobs had landing a deal for the movie, and where they would go in time if they had a DeL…
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I mean, that was REALLY hard to get. 0:00 – Some woman I don’t know left her phone number on a sticky note and affixed it to the back of a book on my bookshelf. I don’t know who she is or how she got in my apartment. 5:55 – The IRS won’t tell me ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 382 – I Never Called’ »…
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Germ and Zach offer their take on Deadpool and Wolverine, why the TVA is out to cancel your favorite characters into the Void (especially if they are a Deadpool variant), the pageant and heart-winning Dogpool, and why violating the 4th wall splits Germ into two opposing people. Plus the duo offers a preview of their upcoming October slate of episod…
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Germ and Zach apparate into the magical world of Harry Potter, reliving favorite moments, differences between the books and movie, stories of casting, the price the rush job of finishing the first movie cost in effects, and the vast universe of stories expanding from the original material, including the upcoming Max series.…
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Bad game advertisement strike again! 0:00 – Conjuring a bed is the best superpower making Zelda the best superhero. That’s just science! 2:47 – Expedition 33’s first look gameplay video left me wanting. And not in a good way… 18:28 – Terminator Zero is kinda dull 31:28 – Sneak peak at some ideas I have ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episod…
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Germ and Zach take on the collosus, Jurassic Park, digging into its impact on the industry in both visual and sound, the history of the first discovery of dinosaur bones, Sam Neil's surprisingly light list of notable films (sorry Neil!), and the many ways in which Stephen Spielberg made this a classic.…
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Odd to have an entire convention for one game but it was one I’m anticipating so it’s fine. 0:00 – Furiosa is like the Alien prequels 9:32 – Deadpool & Wolverine exercises more restraint than Alien: Romulus 34:30 – Gamescom’s opening night bored me to tears. Manly tears. 53:44 – Monster Hunter Wilds looks nifty! ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mount…
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We're going down the rabbit hole! So, make your choice: red pill or blue pill? Germ and Zach dig into the Matrix universe, influences on philosophy and the perception of reality, determinism vs. choice, the war between the Architect and the Analyst, and get a bit tangent happy (not an uncommon occurance!).…
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I’ll try to talk about website design without getting angry. 0:00 – There has never been a good website redesign. Or I’m just unreasonably picky. 15:00 – They made two movies explaining the origins of the Alien. I don’t know, I was always satisfied with “from space” as an answer. 49:21 – I mean, Saitama ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episo…
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It's time to talk Star Wars! Specifically, the original trilogy, but Zach and Germ cast a wide net to discuss how George Lucas convinced a skeptical Fox Studios to back his film, the evolution of lightsaber duels, John Williams' brilliant scores, and ramble into philosophy without somehow losing the point. If you're a fan of the series (or even a h…
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Leslie and Bob will return. 0:00 – Disney announced some stuff. I had opinions 19:58 – Amazon Prime’s ad breaks are crap (the new Batman show is okay though!) 24:47 – I got a promotion and my health insurance provider benefited! 33:30 – The Legend of Nayuta has a great, fully-featured New Game Plus mode! ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Epis…
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Less comics, more con? 0:00 – The Legend of Nayuta is a perfectly okay game, though it does overstay its welcome 13:32 – Behold! The long and tortured rational I used to predict Fie and Sara’s origins in Trails of Cold Steel! 33:41 – San Diego Comic Con is happening RIGHT NOW!!! If you missed ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 377 – Le…
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New game. New predictions. Same batting average. 0:00 – A small issue with the otherwise spiffy Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess demo 12:47 – Here are my Trails of Cold Steel predictions before I start streaming the game tomorrow If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. ... Continue r…
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Technically a failing grade in being right. 0:00 – How accurate were my Trails to Azure predictions? 14:30 – I finally beat Persona 5 Royal. What did I think? 51:46 – Some anime has red flags. So let’s talk about the first two episodes of My Wife Has No Emotion If you missed Saturday’s live ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 375 – A Go…
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Not-E3 saved the best for last. 0:00 – I wanted to hook up an external mic to my camera but I bought the wrong cable. Oops! 4:30 – I bought a box of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Mac ‘N Cheese. It’s… colorful! 11:10 – I bought a set of 50 lb dumbbells. They’re very expensive! 25:46 ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 374 – There Is No Zuul, Only …
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All lanes are my lane! 0:00 – There were more video game trailers this week. Some of them caught my attention 47:10 – The Lollipop Chainsaw RePop trailer and why it is the worst trailer in the history of video game marketing If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episo…
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Thank goodness for gameplay-less game trailers or I’d never get through them all! No timestamps this week as I spend the entire episode talking about the various video game trailers that caught my eye. If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. Alternatively, you can catch audio ... Cont…
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I beat Persona 5’s Okumura. But at what cost? 0:00 – Netflix used some pretty silly thumbnail art for Godzilla Minus One 12:56 – I finally beat Okumura in Persona 5! Of course, now I have to play the rest of the game… 44:42 – Sony showed more than just Monster Hunter Wilds at its ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 371 – Never Give Up U…
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The Jurassic World cartoon is back! 0:00 – After two years, I’ve finally thrown in the towel on Persona 5 20:00 – It’s not good when your stove breaks. It’s even less good when it starts pumping gas into your home 24:43 – My car isn’t supposed to shake violently when I idle in gear, ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 370 – But Hey, Tha…
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I’m not in marketing but I sure do have opinions on movie and game trailers! 0:00 – Spaceships, aliens, and laser swords are neat but Tales of the Empire is not very good 34:10 – I was ding-dong dashed by a religious person in a grocery store 40:50 – The trailer for the new Assassin’s ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 369 – Ding-Dong …
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Was Voyager 1 CENSORED?!!! 0:00 – Stellar Blade patched out some potentially naughty graffiti 8:22 – Voyager 1 broke last fall. They patched it from 15 billion miles away and now it’s working again. Neat! 15:47 – The City Hunter movie isn’t great but the lead performance sure it! 24:48 – Thankfully, I didn’t end ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mount…
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I wanna be in the room where it happened! 0:00 – Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: A Ubisoft Exclusive has a lot to like but overall is a pretty average metroidvania 18:01 – Stellar Blade’s marketing continues to flabbergast me 47:00 – I saw Godzilla kiss Kong. That’s the movie’s title, right? 53:58 – ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode…
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Catching up on a few 80s sci-fi franchises. 0:00 – I haven’t seen all the Terminator movies. I have now! 32:31 – I haven’t seen all the Alien and Predator movies. And I still haven’t. But I’m getting closer! If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mounta…
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I’m not talking about Jaws. Though, that would be an example. 0:00 – I’m playing a LOT of RPGs simultaneously. Progress is slow. So let’s talk about how much I’m just not that into Tears of the Kingdom! 32:07 – Hays Code got your movie down? Fear not; Barbara Stanwyck will save it! 43:24 – ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 365 – The B…
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I’m in doubt. 0:00 – Remember that animated Gremlins show that came out last year? It’s pretty good! 6:15 – I’m a big ‘ol dork for Ghostbusters. I’m afraid to see the new movie because it looks… not very good. 35:12 – If The Acolyte, the new Star Wars show, is about stabbing Jedi, I ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 364 – When In Doub…
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I watched a movie. Then I watched its sequels. 0:00 – Warner Bros. really wants Live Service games to work 37:03 – Argylle’s marketing left me cold but its social media haters piqued my interest! 44:01 – I watched the first three Nemesis movies and I have thoughts! If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast of ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain E…
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I watched a movie. Then I watched its sequels. 0:00 – Warner Bros. really wants Live Service games to work 37:03 – Argylle’s marketing left me cold but its social media haters piqued my interest! 44:01 – I watched the first three Nemesis movies and I have thoughts! If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast of ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain E…
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Wanna see something utterly underwhelming? 0:00 – Every month I treat myself to sushi. So I bought my own reusable chopsticks! 8:25 – I played The Room. It’s pretty cool! 12:12 – I watched Aquaman 2. It’s pretty cool! 21:20 – Honestly? I think “Ghostbusters: Frozen Summer” is a better title. 24:38 – Publishers’ ability ... Continue reading ‘Molehil…
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I’ve seen things. 0:00 – So, I played a few video game demos this week 33:02 – So, I watched a few movies this week If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live ... Continue reading ‘Molehill …
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Let’s read through a legal document. That’ll be fun, right? 0:00 – So, about my federal tax refund… 2:08 – Carano’s legal complaint reads like it was written by a fourteen-year-old. Let’s have a laugh, shall we? If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. Alternatively, you ... Continue r…
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Just what the heck does an extra $40 get you in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth? 0:00 – the Resident Evil 4 remake is good but I think the original works better overall 43:31 – Sega is being REALLY crappy with how it’s selling Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 357 –…
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Last year I saw Christmas cookies shaped like cat butts. 0:00 – Delicious in Dungeon’s first episode didn’t do it for me 15:33 – I played Cookie Cutter. A bit of low-budget jank here and there but otherwise pretty fun! 32:12 – Demos should be free and the Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is no ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 356 – A C…
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I failed Christmas. Again. 0:00 – I don’t know how my sister manages to get presents to me before Christmas but it’s a feat I can’t seem to manage 8:05 – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is not a good movie but I kind of love it anyway 33:05 – I watched The Christmas ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 355 – Merry Christmas Eve Eve’ »…
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They say you never do. I guess mine must not have been that notable. 0:00 – I like Christmas displays and the White House managed to do something nifty this year 20:31 – The Sacrifice Game is a Christmas movie. No, really! 28:33 – Christmas In Connecticut is a Christmas movie. No, really! 34:32 – ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 354 …
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A holiday mood. 0:00 – After receiving an avalanche of spam calls, they suddenly stopped 6:50 – The art for this year’s art raffle winner is revealed! 9:26 – Skinamarink is only the fourth movie a couldn’t sit through 18:01 – I watched It’s a Wonderful Knife. It’s like It’s a Wonderful Life, but a ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 353…
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Let’s talk movies! 0:00 – My first experiences with anime 14:15 – I watched the first 10 minutes of Five Nights At Freddy’s and came away pretty impressed! 26:08 – I watched Christmas movies The Naughty Nine and Candy Cane Lane. One was pretty good, the other? Not so much… 52:38 – I went to ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 352 – Baby…
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YouTube’s just trying to help. 0:00 – If I’d known the Scott Pilgrim Netflix cartoon wasn’t a straight adaptation of the movie, I’d have watched it earlier. 23:04 – Whatever the gender, Silver Surfer should be naked! 34:03 – The Invincible cartoon is better than the book. Like, a LOT better! 45:00 – From OB-GYN ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mounta…
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A Legend of Zelda movie isn’t surprising. A live-action Zelda movie? Okay, that was unexpected. 0:00 – I forgot to eat the spicy kimchi during the marathon. Oops, better late than never! 15:38 – Wait, the Legend of Zelda movie is going to be live-action rather then animated? Huh, well how about that? 18:25 – ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain …
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Hello. My name is Andrew. And I use an ad blocker. 0:00 – Who blocks the ad blockers? 33:26 – The Extra Life marathon is next weekend! 54:08 – I watched the first few episodes of Undead Unluck. I have thoughts. If you missed Saturday’s live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 349 –…
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I may have resisted the urge to reply to it, but that won’t stop me from ranting about it. 0:00 – I continue to be unkind to Corridor Crew because they continue to lie about what they’re doing 13:28 – I found it. The DUMBEST Facebook post 46:10 – And then the podcast devolves into ... Continue reading ‘Molehill Mountain Episode 348 – Dumbest Facebo…
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YouTube’s unhelpful. Disney is incompetent. 0:00 – Talking about the NES version of TMNT for some reason 7:01 – The Dragon Quest Treasures demo is weird 29:30 – YouTube customer support is unhelpful 52:56 – Disney Plus has the most incompetent customer support I’ve ever seen 1:01:40 – Well, The Mask comic is quite different ... Continue reading ‘Mo…
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Who’s feeding Sabine’s space cat?!!! 0:00 – I thought I could film a short video without being interrupted by phone calls and door knocks. I thought wrong. 5:31 – I couldn’t unmute myself on a Zoom call because my wireless mouse’s batteries died! 8:11 – Continued laundry room shenanigans at my apartment complex 21:50 – ... Continue reading ‘Molehil…
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