In this episode, we begin our journey through Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Peter Jackson’s popular adaptation that set a new standard for fantasy filmmaking. We discuss the incredible cinematography, Howard Shore’s unforgettable score, the practical effects, and how the movie makes us care about a huge cast of characters embarking on an increasingly dangerous quest. Tune in as we identify our Causes of Celebration and talk about our favorite memes from the film!

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In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we review Novocaine, the action-comedy that asks a simple question: What if a guy who couldn’t feel pain had to rescue the woman he loves?

We discuss Jack Quaid’s performance as Nate, a cautious bank employee living with congenital insensitivity to pain, and how the movie cleverly establishes all the little precautions required to keep him safe in everyday life. We also talk about Amber Midthunder’s Sherry, the film’s surprisingly effective romantic-comedy opening, and the moment everything takes a turn.

Tune in to hear what we think this film about bumps and bruises needed to fix!

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In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we review Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, a bloody, deliberately provocative, and surprisingly funny revenge Western set in the backdrop of American slavery.

We discuss Christoph Waltz’s charismatic Dr. King Schultz, Jamie Foxx’s transformation from enslaved man to bounty hunter as Django, and Samuel L. Jackson's unforgettable Stephen.

We also talk about the racial tension that is present throughout the film, Tarantino’s ability to make horrific violence and absurd comedy coexist in the same scene, and how the film constantly exposes the grotesque logic of the world its characters inhabit.

Tune in as we discuss one of Tarantino’s most popular films!

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