20. Donna Tartt
Jim and Callum discuss pulitzer-winning author Donna Tartt and the chagrin some critics feel about the popularity of The Goldfinch. Unsurprisingly, spoilers for The Goldfinch.
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19. Netflix at the Oscars
Jim, Nick and Callum respond to Steven Spielberg’s complaints that Netflix movies shouldn’t be eligible for Acadamy Awards. Guest starring Storm Gareth.
18. The State of Video Games
Jim, Nick and Callum respond to comments made in the New Statesman podcast, about innovation–or lack thereof–in modern video games.
17. Politics in Media
Jim, Nick and Callum discuss media with political messages, if it’s possible for media to be apolitical and why people criticise when it isn’t.
Spoilers for The Crimes of Grindelwald and Avengers: Infinity War.
16. Remakes
Jim and Callum discuss remakes, when they work and when they don’t. There’s also tangents about George Lucas and the way narratives surrounding media influence public opinion.
Spoilers for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
15. Violence
Jim, Nick and Callum discuss portrayals of violence in media, how it should be handled, if there is such a thing as too much and whether creators have a responsibility to portray violence in a certain way.
Spoilers for John Wick 1 + 2, The Crow, Drive, Adventure Time and The Revenant.
14. Finales
Jim and Callum season finales, as a sequel to our episode on Pilots (episode 7). We talk about the benefits and pitfalls of TV shows that change and the importance of understanding what makes the show the show.
Spoilers for The Sopranos, Friends, Breaking Bad, Regular Show and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
