91 - 'Backrooms' (2026) w/ Gio Pennacchietti and Arturo (First 30min Spoiler Free)

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Discussing the 1994 movie ‘Quiz Show’, directed by Robert Redford. It’s based on real events so even if you’ve never seen it that’s ok, we can’t really “spoil” it.

We discuss the new film ‘The Odyssey’ and, with Athena on our shoulder, mostly refrain from attacking anti Nolan warriors, who will have their reckoning at a later date.The episode is paywalled but if you buy a yearly subscription to the Granite Mtn. Movie Club your subscription fee will be forwarded to Ben Wilson’s cancer treatment fund. Ben is a previous guest on the GMMC and was a helpful resource when I was getting started in podcasting (I should have taken more of his advice…).Please listen, like, share with friends, and consider becoming a paid subscriber to the Granite Mtn. Movie Club.

Joined by Gio Pennacchietti and Arturo to discuss the hit new movie ‘Backrooms’ (2026) from the 20yo director Kane Parsons.It’s a wide-ranging, backroomsian discussion.Please listen, like, share with friends, and consider becoming a paid subscriber to the Granite Mtn. Movie Club.Check out Gio’s work at www.giantartproductions.comCheck out www.exitgroup.us

I discuss the hit new movie ‘Obsession’ with Degree Studies, Arturo, and the Obesegoth.Check out www.exitgroup.us

We discuss ‘Point Break’, surfnazis, the OP Surf Riot of 1986, Lake Powell, norwood bank robbers, and more.First 30min free, full episode available to paid subscribers. Please subscribe—I need the money!Check out www.exitgroup.us

We discuss the most recent Avatar film, “cultural impact,” and more.Full episode is free but please consider becoming a paid subscriber—I need the money!Check out www.exitgroup.us

We discuss the new movie ‘Project Hail Mary’, starring Ryan Gosling. Is this a Mormon movie? Is it chungus? Is it reddit? Would it be so bad if it was?Full episode for paid subs only. Subscribe on granitemtn.substack.comFollow Arturo.Check out www.exitgroup.us

Doing something new this time. Gonna release this one for free for a few days but will later paywall it. I’ll put it out on the spotify/apple/youtube rss but probably delete it when I do the paywall. Enjoy soon, or just pay to enjoy later!Follow Zuki and Arturo.Check out www.exitgroup.us

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