Episode 98: Static (1985)

Reed and Micheal discuss music video director Mark Romanek's second feature film, "One Hour Photo". Synopsis: A mentally unstable photo developer targets an upper middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes more sick and disturbing than any of them could imagine. Episode Note: Due to technical difficulties during recording you may experience fluctuations in sound volume.

In this episode Reed is joined by guest co-host Jeff Stewart of The Film Blerds as they discuss music video director Mark Romanek's feature film debut, "Static". Synopsis: An eccentric and possibly brilliant young man, troubled by the death of his parents, claims to be readying a world-changing invention.

Reed and Micheal finish up their journey through the works of Jon Favreau with his entry into the Star Wars universe, " The Mandalorian and Grogu". Synopsis: "Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure."

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Jon Favreau's second live action Disney adaptation, "The Lion King". Synopsis: After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

In this episode Reed and Micheal do a deep dive into Jon Favreau's live action adaptation of "The Jungle Book". Synopsis: After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear Baloo.

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Jon Favreau's personal passion project,"Chef". Synopsis: When Chef Carl Casper faces a career crisis, he hits the road to rediscover his passion for cooking.

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Jon Favreau's adaptation of the graphic novel "Cowboys & Aliens". Synopsis: A spaceship arrives in 1873 Arizona to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. All that stands in their way: a posse of cowboys and natives.

Reed and Micheal discuss Jon Favreau's second entry into the MCU, "Iron Man 2". Synopsis: With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful madman with ties to his father's legacy.

Reed and Micheal do a deep dive into Jon Favreau's "Iron Man" and the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Synopsis: After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

On this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Jon Favreau's 3rd film " Zathura: A Space Adventure". Synopsis: Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is hurled through the depths of space by the magical board game they are playing.