Five Dollar Tuesdays Podcast

Vince Gilligan is officially back, and he’s cooking on a level most audiences aren't prepared for. This episode breaks down Pluribus, the sci-fi epic that has sparked a massive debate: Is it a slow-burn masterpiece, or is modern media illiteracy finally reaching its peak?00:00 Hype Cold Open00:19 Show Premise Setup01:29 Signal And Hive Mind02:44 Why It Feels Real06:40 Cinematography And Pacing09:21 Rhea Seehorn Spotlight13:16 Absurdity With Restraint19:08 Carol Arc And Finale22:12 Intro Song And Harmony25:19 AI Parable Angle26:39 Why People Hate It27:33 Attention Spans And Trash TV38:37 Craft Ethos Behind Scenes42:42 Streaming Slop Rant44:11 Apple TV New HBO45:38 Cable Era Nostalgia47:05 Franchise Fatigue48:25 Mystery Rules Unfold50:27 Carol Versus Hive52:46 Morality Without Preaching56:15 Craft Masterclass Praise57:37 Best Lines Breakdown01:11:34 Season Two Hopes01:14:39 Origin Clues Chemtrails01:19:39 Final Thoughts Watch It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear us out, Prometheus is a filmmaker's film.00:00 Introduction to Ridley Scott's Creative Freedom00:48 Prometheus: A Misunderstood Masterpiece02:03 The Extended Universe and Unanswered Questions03:51 Philosophical Themes and Character Critiques08:25 Comparisons to the Original Alien Series13:20 Ridley Scott's Legacy and Missteps16:03 Lost in the Woods: Understanding the Film's Intentions16:59 The Ridley Cut: Director's Vision and Science Fiction Elements18:00 Dissecting Audience Reactions and Reviews19:25 Philosophical Themes and Character Analysis22:01 Comparing Prometheus and Alien: Legacy and Impact26:25 Final Thoughts: The Future of the Franchise and Film Industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a holiday special where Wilson reveals his disdain for Christmas but finds himself surprisingly charmed by 'The Muppet Christmas Carol.' Despite never having seen the Muppets before, he and the boys delve into the film's production, Michael Caine's stellar performance, and why modern holiday "content" lacks the heart and soul of this 1992 classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the boys take a deep dive into 'Under Siege'—allegedly Steven Seagal's finest work. You'll learn about Seagal's questionable acting chops, Tommy Lee Jones' over-the-top villain role, and of course, Gary Busey in drag. In the end, the boys grapple with why producers thought Seagal could ever be a leading action star, and come to the surprising conclusion that this 'Die-Hard-on-a-boat' spectacle is a decent movie in spite of him. So grab a beer and join the boys in the garage—it's an adventure, man! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel back to a time when it was shocking to see crop circles and aliens skittering on rooftops, and when M. Night still had a reputation worth defending. Join the gang as they dissect the 2002 modern thriller classic 'Signs'.Spoiler: It's a Halloween pick that actually holds up without being a cinematic disaster. So grab your tinfoil hat and fear of water, and let’s dive in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this end-of-the-summer bash, the boys talk about another classic 2000s children's movie— Cats & Dogs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the boys have a conversation about the 1999 Disney hit "Inspector Gadget" that lasts even longer than the movie itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the boys head to the war room to talk espionage, one-liners, and the unstoppable charisma of Robert Redford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Wilson forces Shawn and Lee to watch one of his favorite movies, Heat (1995) directed by Michael Mann. Lee has a differing opinion on the almost-three-hour cops and robbers flick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang gets together in the flesh to talk about one of their collective favorite movies from their childhood. Visit our Youtube page to watch us broadcast to you from Puff's bunker at 3pm ET: https://www.youtube.com/@FDTPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang spends a night at the museum for a showing of the 1956 John Ford classic "The Searchers." With none of them having seen it before, does it hold up to modern cinema sensibilities, or does it get blown away in the sands of time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like two cavemen showing their Neanderthal friend fire, Shawn and Wilson show Lee the wonders of the Venom film trilogy in this not-quite gameshow, not-quite review edition of the Five Dollar Tuesdays Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing like talking about a bad movie 2 months after it came out. We don't have much to say about Borderlands, but if you're a Jamie Lee Curtis fan, this film is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the inaugural episode of the Five Dollar Tuesdays Podcast, Wilson, Lee and Shawn talk about their experience seeing the new hit summer horror movie absolutely no one is talking about or reviewing themselves on any platforms like Youtube, Spotify, or the like.... Alien: Romulus! So if you want to hear 3 guys have a pretty mid conversation about why they didn't like this movie, buckle up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.