Movieville Podcast

A heavy critique on Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, Kushal and Karan talk through why they weren't fans of the final episode in the saga and what they did enjoy.  CAUTION: If You haven't seen it already, there will be major spoilers in this episode.  We've also launched a weekly episodic series, the Movieville Update where we provide periodic news bits and suggestions on what to watch across the streaming platforms, released every Sunday on IGTV.  Movieville Instagram Movieville Twitter Movieville Facebook

Kushal and Karan return in 2020 to discuss one of the last two decades' most important topics; Friends - the TV show.  They discuss how it's aged over time and why some of the 'jokes' can now be seen as offensive or problematic. Conversely, they also discuss the show's merits, and what positive impacts it has had on society today.  Movieville on Twitter Movieville on Instagram References: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32671095-the-one-with-all-the-writing-advice https://screenrant.com/things-friends-havent-aged-well/ http://www.kbjournal.org/biebel https://www.reddit.com/r/howyoudoin/comments/8wl4v1/all_of_a_sudden_everyone_hates_friends/?sort=controversial https://this.org/2018/05/10/comedy-is-a-reflection-of-our-society-its-time-for-it-to-get-with-the-times/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/made-by-history/wp/2017/12/07/metoo-is-undoing-the-devils-bargain-of-the-1990s/ https://www.joe.ie/life-style/feel-guilty-laughing-jokes-90s-shows-many-find-offensive-today-614084 https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/friends-netflix-sitcom-problem-sexism-men-joey-phoebe-chandler-ross-rachel-a8168976.html https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49715313 https://www.cbc.ca/comedy/10-ways-friends-has-not-aged-well-1.4764654

Karan and Kushal return for their first across-the-world recording, with Karan now residing in Canada and Kushal from his new home area of Belgium.  We break down Netflix film, See You Yesterday, in which two teenage science prodigies spend every spare minute working on their latest homemade invention: backpacks that enable time travel. When one of their older brothers is killed, they put their unfinished project to the test to save him. We look at the motivations of the characters, what the film means, and what it is exactly we're watching.    References:  See You Yesterday - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8743064/ Terminator: Dark Fate - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6450804/ Maleficent 2 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4777008/ Shaft -  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4463894/ Lying and Stealing - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7558302/ Angel is Fallen - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6189022/ Aziz Ansari: Right Now - https://www.netflix.com/title/81098589 Avengers: Endgame - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154796/ Pokémon: Detective Pikachu - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5884052/ X-Men: Dark Phoenix - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6565702/ Aladdin - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6139732/ Spider-Man: Far From Home - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6320628/

Discovering where the foundation of Star Wars came from as well as looking at some of the new Star Wars news to come from Star Wars Celebration 2019, such as new Clone Wars footage, sneak peaks at Jon Favreau's The Mandalorian, and of course, the final film in the latest saga, The Rise of Skywalker.  References:  The Boys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i05Yy9EmcXw Star Trek: Discovery - Season 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5171438/episodes Thrawn: Alliances: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Thrawn:_Alliances Thrawn: Treason: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Thrawn:_Treason Clone Wars Season 7 footage:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT0C7URqtpA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS0Lzt1YPQI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFCLo-ONeRY Star Wars: Resistance: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8336340/  Star Wars: Rebels: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2930604/  Star Wars: Fallen Order: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GLbwkfhYZk The Mandalorian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrlTosbjylA Star Wars: Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adzYW5DZoWs

We were intrigued with the 2019 Oscars results so we needed to discuss.  We talk about what some of the wins mean not just the film industry but also our society.    Twitter: @Movievilleorg Instagram: @Movievilleorg   References: Spider-Man: Far from Home Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjgO_-Zk7bQ Trigger Warning With Killer Mike - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW79j81iLDI  Black Lightning: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6045840/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Tidelands: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6898970/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Russian Doll: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7520794/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Umbrella Academy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1312171/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Punisher: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5675620/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Lucifer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052886/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Friends from College: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5565334/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Fargo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2802850/?ref_=nv_sr_1 New Girl: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1826940/?ref_=nv_sr_1 IO: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3256226/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Godzilla: The Planet Eater: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8478602/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Glass: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6823368/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Alita: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437086/?ref_=nv_sr_1 91st Oscar Winners: https://oscar.go.com/winners

This final episode of 2018 contains Karan and Kushal's top film and tv picks of the year, a discussion around some of the poopfests this year, some honourable mentions and why streaming video platforms like Netflix are taking over the traditional cinema format.  Twitter: @Movievilleorg Instagram: @Movievilleorg   References:  Kushal's Top 5 Films of the Year:  The Hate U Give - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580266/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Blackkklansman - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349662/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Black Panther - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Roma - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6155172/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4633694/?ref_=nv_sr_1   Karan's Top 5 Films of the Year:  Black Panther: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Jurassic World 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4881806/?ref_=nv_sr_1  The Hate U Give: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580266/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4633694/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Ready Player One: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677720/?ref_=nv_sr_1  ================================== Inhumans: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154858/?ref_=nv_sr_1 A Quiet Place: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6644200/ Black Mirror: Bandersnatch: https://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=bandersnatch&s=all America Chavez: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_America_(America_Chavez) The Ballad of Buster Scruggs: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6412452/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Killing Eve: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7016936/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Bird Box: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2737304/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Looking for some Anime to watch over the festive break? Probably. Maybe you're curious about what to watch if you haven't seen any Anime in a long, long time?  Fear not, Karan and Kushal talk about some of the Anime available on Netflix and Amazon (correct as of December 2018). Reference:  Full Metal Alchemist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421357/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Naruto: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409591/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Elfen Lied: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480489/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Attack on Titan: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2560140/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Iron Man: Rise of Technovore: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2654124/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Blame!: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6574146/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Ajin: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5537534/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Final Fantasy: Kingsglaive: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5595168/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Samurai Champloo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0423731/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Cowboy Bebop: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0213338/?ref_=nv_sr_1 One Punch Man: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4508902/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Inuyashiki Last Hero: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6340502/?ref_=nv_sr_3

In episode 61 of the podcast, Kushal and Karan talk about the recent and latest addition to the zeitgeist of today, The Hate U Give and the black female icons that are represented in this as well as Widows, Titans, and Dear White People.    References: The Hate U Give: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580266/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Widows: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4218572/?ref_=nv_sr_1  The Haunting of Hill House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6763664/?ref_=nv_sr_1 One shot episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8160066/?ref_=ttep_ep6  Castlevania: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6517102/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Pacific Rim, Altered Carbon anime: https://www.polygon.com/tv/2018/11/8/18075292/netflix-anime-pacific-rim-altered-carbon Daredevil: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322312/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Titans: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1043813/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Arkham Asylum/City/Knight (video games): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568322/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Teen Titans (2003): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343314/?ref_=nv_sr_3  Dear White People: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5707802/?ref_=nv_sr_2 A Good Place: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4955642/?ref_=nv_sr_2 The Post: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6294822/?ref_=nv_sr_2 The Man Who Knew Infinity: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787524/?ref_=nv_sr_1 From Dusk Till Dawn: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116367/?ref_=nv_sr_1 From Dusk Till Dawn Netflix Series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3337194/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Farenheit 451: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360556/?ref_=nv_sr_3

in this episode of the Movieville podcast, Kushal and Karan talk about Blackkklansman, Venom, Predator, Clone Wars, and much more.    References:  Equalizer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455944/ End of Watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1855199/ Extinction: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3201640/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_7 Michelle Williams name confusion: https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/04/entertainment/michelle-williams-destinys-child/index.html Blackkklansman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349662/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Spike Lee: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000490/?ref_=tt_ov_dr She's Gotta Have it: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091939/?ref_=nm_knf_i3 Venom: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1270797/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4633694/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Gotham: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3749900/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Iron Fist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322310/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Luke Cage: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322314/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Jack Ryan: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5057054/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Predator: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3829266/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Ant Man and the Wasp: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5095030/?ref_=nv_sr_1

In this episode, Kushal and Karan talk about the ever-present issue of movies based on video games. We'll discuss why exactly they don't work, films that have come close and how they can be changed.    Tomb Raider: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1365519/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Rampage: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2231461/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Star Wars: Force Unleashed: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1024923/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Resident Evil: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190703/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2  Dead Space: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1267296/?ref_=nv_sr_3  First Word Podcast: http://www.firstshowing.net/2018/the-first-word-podcast-video-game-movies-feat-jordan-vogt-roberts/  Edge of Tomorrow: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1631867/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Assassin's Creed: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2094766/?ref_=nv_sr_1  Warcraft: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0803096/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Hitman: Agent 47: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2679042/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Street Fighter: Legend of Chun Li: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0891592/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Final Fantasy: Kingsglaive: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5595168/ Netflix CEO talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/reed_hastings_how_netflix_changed_entertainment_and_where_it_s_headed