The Thing (1982)

“We go into the Art Institute [of Chicago] and every room there, there are paintings that look completely and utterly different from the other rooms. But in cinema, everything looks the same. And it's a really aggressive straight-jacket, aesthetically. We started talking about cubism, for instance, and we started talking about could you make a cubist film? And we realized that if you try to make a cubist film for adults, you will end up like Picasso, running from the angry mob when he first showed Guernica. They wanted to kill him. Literally. It's because adults... they reject change, and an aesthetic change is too aggressive a death for them. Every generation experiences aesthetic death, and when you really assault an aesthetic, people freak out. But we said that kids are okay with aesthetic change.” - Lana Wachowski on making Speed Racer. We get into it with the co-host of The Austin Danger Podcast, Kev, and Escape Hatch film correspondent Ctcher. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:12:01) Speed Racer Roundtable (0:18:52) Your Letters (01:20:33)   Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Patreon! Support the show as a patron and receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to episodes, join our LIVE recordings, and much more. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Our server is live, and this is the place to hang out with Haitch, Jason, guest hosts, and other friends of the pod. It’s a spot to chat movies, books, games, whatever. Join us! https://discord.gg/R5ThKbTn7t Checkout TAPEDECK Podcasts! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts. Check out our fellow podcasts! Escape Hatch Set List on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/escapehatchpod/list/escape-hatch-set-list/ Let us know what you think of the show. Write us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211‬. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it wherever you listen to the pod.  Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram Music by Scott Fritz and Who’z The Boss Music Cover art by Ctcher Edited and produced by Haitch Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn, a production of Haitch Industries

This episode is really special. As our real world faces conflict with Russia and in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, we were incredibly lucky to welcome back former Deputy National Security Advisor and co-host of Pod Save the World, Ben Rhodes. We go deep into these threats, and then we find solace in fiction as we cover Alec Baldwin and Sean Connery as adversaries trying to find common ground, in The Hunt for Red October. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:21:39) The Hunt for Red October Roundtable (0:28:20) Your Letters (01:32:11)   Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Patreon! Support the show as a patron and receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to episodes, join our LIVE recordings, and much more. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Our server is live, and this is the place to hang out with Haitch, Jason, guest hosts, and other friends of the pod. It’s a spot to chat movies, books, games, whatever. Join us! https://discord.gg/R5ThKbTn7t Checkout TAPEDECK Podcasts! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts. Check out our fellow podcasts! Escape Hatch Set List on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/escapehatchpod/list/escape-hatch-set-list/ Let us know what you think of the show. Write us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211‬. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it wherever you listen to the pod.  Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram Music by Scott Fritz and Who’z The Boss Music Cover art by Ctcher Edited and produced by Haitch Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn, a production of Haitch Industries

HEY! Did you watch Civil War? Wanna talk about it? We did, so we recorded a very special bonus episode on it. We invited our dear pal and media tech journalist Peter Kafka because he had thoughts! Plus, Jason completely takes over the pod for this ep, so don’t miss it! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Patreon! Support the show as a patron and receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to episodes, join our LIVE recordings, and much more. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Our server is live, and this is the place to hang out with Haitch, Jason, guest hosts, and other friends of the pod. It’s a spot to chat movies, books, games, whatever. Join us! https://discord.gg/R5ThKbTn7t Checkout TAPEDECK Podcasts! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts. Check out our fellow podcasts! Escape Hatch Set List on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/escapehatchpod/list/escape-hatch-set-list/ Let us know what you think of the show. Write us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211‬. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it wherever you listen to the pod.  Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram Music by Scott Fritz and Who’z The Boss Music Cover art by Ctcher Edited and produced by Haitch Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn, a production of Haitch Industries

Escape Hatch Host Emeritus and co-host of the Paperkeg and Twin Vipers Podcasts, Jonesy Loves Beer. We kick off Nautical Month on Escape Hatch and a very special submarine episode double-header with Denzel Washington v Gene Hackman in Tony Scott’s 1995 classic, Crimson Tide. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:18:51) Crimson Tide Roundtable (0:22:12) Your Letters (01:34:49)  Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Patreon! Support the show as a patron and receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to episodes, join our LIVE recordings, and much more. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Our server is live, and this is the place to hang out with Haitch, Jason, guest hosts, and other friends of the pod. It’s a spot to chat movies, books, games, whatever. Join us! https://discord.gg/R5ThKbTn7t Checkout TAPEDECK Podcasts! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts. Check out our fellow podcasts! Escape Hatch Set List on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/escapehatchpod/list/escape-hatch-set-list/ Let us know what you think of the show. Write us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211‬. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it wherever you listen to the pod.  Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram Music by Scott Fritz and Who’z The Boss Music Cover art by Ctcher Edited and produced by Haitch Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn, a production of Haitch Industries

Join us as we go for a  walk on the Freak Beat, with the co-host of The Austin Danger Podcast, Kev. We finally take up James Cameron’s CGI sci-fi film Alita: Battle Angel. This shit is weird. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:17:41) Alita: Battle Angel Roundtable (0:28:37) Your Letters (01:41:39)   Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Patreon! Support the show as a patron and receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to episodes, join our LIVE recordings, and much more. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Our server is live, and this is the place to hang out with Haitch, Jason, guest hosts, and other friends of the pod. It’s a spot to chat movies, books, games, whatever. Join us! https://discord.gg/R5ThKbTn7t Checkout TAPEDECK Podcasts! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts. Check out our fellow podcasts! Escape Hatch Set List on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/escapehatchpod/list/escape-hatch-set-list/ Let us know what you think of the show. Write us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211‬. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it wherever you listen to the pod.  Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram Music by Scott Fritz and Who’z The Boss Music Cover art by Ctcher Edited and produced by Haitch Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn, a production of Haitch Industries

HUGE Ep. We cover one of the greatest films of all time, The Coen Brother’s 1990 mob masterpiece starring Gabriel Byrne and John Turturo, Miller’s Crossing. To guide us along the way, it’s the return of the legendary journalist covering the intersection of tech and media, Peter Kafka.  Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:08:48) Miller’s Crossing Roundtable (0:16:21) Your Letters (01:35:09)   Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Patreon! Support the show as a patron and receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to episodes, join our LIVE recordings, and much more. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Our server is live, and this is the place to hang out with Haitch, Jason, guest hosts, and other friends of the pod. It’s a spot to chat movies, books, games, whatever. Join us! https://discord.gg/R5ThKbTn7t Checkout TAPEDECK Podcasts! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts. Check out our fellow podcasts! Escape Hatch Set List on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/escapehatchpod/list/escape-hatch-set-list/ Let us know what you think of the show. Write us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211‬. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it wherever you listen to the pod.  Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram Music by Scott Fritz and Who’z The Boss Music Cover art by Ctcher Edited and produced by Haitch Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn, a production of Haitch Industries

This week, Haitch and Escape Hatch graphic designer Ctcher traveled to the SXSW Film and TV Festival!  We break down our favorite moments, including highlights like Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House, Gasoline Rainbow, and Grand Theft Hamlet. Then we’re joined by the co-host of The Filmcast, Devindra Hardawar to complete our serious sci-fi run with Ctcher’s favorite movie, Darren Aranofsky’s The Fountain. Don’t miss it! Chapters Introduction & SXSW Discussion (00:00:00) Devindra Hardawar Joins (00:28:41) Hatch News (00:43:49) The Fountain Roundtable (0:47:36) Your Letters (01:46:56)   Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Patreon! Support the show as a patron and receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to episodes, join our LIVE recordings, and much more. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Our server is live, and this is the place to hang out with Haitch, Jason, guest hosts, and other friends of the pod. It’s a spot to chat movies, books, games, whatever. Join us! https://discord.gg/R5ThKbTn7t Checkout TAPEDECK Podcasts! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts. Check out our fellow podcasts! Escape Hatch Set List on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/escapehatchpod/list/escape-hatch-set-list/ Let us know what you think of the show. Write us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211‬. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it wherever you listen to the pod.  Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram Music by Scott Fritz and Who’z The Boss Music Cover art by Ctcher Edited and produced by Haitch Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn, a production of Haitch Industries

BIG show this week. First, it’s the return of the showrunner of House of the Dragon, Ryan Condal. We cover Arnold Schwarzeneggar, for Paul Verhoeven’s 1990 sci-fi classic, Total Recall! Then, for a fascinating on the ground update on the IATSE Union negotiations just starting out  in Hollywood, we’re joined by friend of the pod, 3D digital set designer Tim Croshaw! Chapters Introduction & House of the Dragon (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:36:08) Total Recall Roundtable (0:38:11) IATSE Strike Update with Tim Croshaw (01:58:50) Your Letters (02:20:45)   Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Patreon! Support the show as a patron and receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to episodes, join our LIVE recordings, and much more. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Our server is live, and this is the place to hang out with Haitch, Jason, guest hosts, and other friends of the pod. It’s a spot to chat movies, books, games, whatever. Join us! https://discord.gg/R5ThKbTn7t Checkout TAPEDECK Podcasts! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts. Check out our fellow podcasts! Escape Hatch Set List on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/escapehatchpod/list/escape-hatch-set-list/ Let us know what you think of the show. Write us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211‬. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it wherever you listen to the pod.  Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram Music by Scott Fritz and Who’z The Boss Music Cover art by Ctcher Edited and produced by Haitch Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn, a production of Haitch Industries

BWWWWAAAAHHHH! It’s finally time to talk about Inception. M.G. Sieger returns for his 3rd Nolan on the pod. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:29:01) Inception Roundtable (0:31:42) Your Letters (02:09:30)   Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Patreon! Support the show as a patron and receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to episodes, join our LIVE recordings, and much more. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Our server is live, and this is the place to hang out with Haitch, Jason, guest hosts, and other friends of the pod. It’s a spot to chat movies, books, games, whatever. Join us! https://discord.gg/R5ThKbTn7t Checkout TAPEDECK Podcasts! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts. Check out our fellow podcasts! Escape Hatch Set List on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/escapehatchpod/list/escape-hatch-set-list/ Let us know what you think of the show. Write us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211‬. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it wherever you listen to the pod.  Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram Music by Scott Fritz and Who’z The Boss Music Cover art by Ctcher Edited and produced by Haitch Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn, a production of Haitch Industries

Dune: Part Two has arrived, and after 4 years we knew it was time for a party! It ended up being so much fun we got written up in The New York Times (actually!) It was incredible to share the podcast live with friends and family, but especially our dear friends from the discord who flew in for this very special Meetup! Recording live is wild, y’all. Bring on the Dune Messiah Meetup! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:11:26) Escape Hatch Live Roundtable (0:13:35) Your Letters (00:25:16)   Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Patreon! Support the show as a patron and receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to episodes, join our LIVE recordings, and much more. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Our server is live, and this is the place to hang out with Haitch, Jason, guest hosts, and other friends of the pod. It’s a spot to chat movies, books, games, whatever. Join us! https://discord.gg/R5ThKbTn7t Checkout TAPEDECK Podcasts! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts. Check out our fellow podcasts! Escape Hatch Set List on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/escapehatchpod/list/escape-hatch-set-list/ Let us know what you think of the show. Write us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211‬. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it wherever you listen to the pod.  Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram Music by Scott Fritz and Who’z The Boss Music Cover art by Ctcher Edited and produced by Haitch Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn, a production of Haitch Industries