Best Pink Zebra Podcasts (2025)

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Popcorn Eschaton 64 - 'Porco Rosso' 48:57

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6h ago48:57

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Scott and I return to the world of animation and Studio Ghibli! What a treat! We take a look at the exceptional and underrated film from director Hayao Miyazaki, 'Porco Rosso'! We discuss fascism, survivor's guilt, and the pleasure of allowing a story to remain ambiguous. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) The…

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Popcorn Eschaton 63 - 'Superman' (2025) 1:13:34

14d ago1:13:34

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It's time to exalt kindness! On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John discuss the most recent cinematic iteration of Superman. They explore James Gunn's perspective on the Man of Tomorrow, the impeccable cast, and how Superman has been a politically aware character since his creation in 1938! Also: a lot of comics talk. Logo designed by Jesse Arnol…

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Popcorn Eschaton 62 - 'The Legend of the Holy Drinker' and 'The Fire Within' 1:28:33

28d ago1:28:33

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The fantastic Carmelita Valdez McKoy returns to Popcorn Eschaton to discuss a pair of films about addiction: Ermanno Olmi's 'The Legend of the Holy Drinker' and Louis Malle's 'The Fire Within.' Carmelita, Scott, and John explore how these films deal with addiction, the possibilities of treatment, and if joy is possible even while experiencing despa…

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Popcorn Eschaton 61 - Ozzy Osbourne tribute 59:33

1M ago59:33

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Due to technical difficulties, Popcorn Eschaton had to pivot guests, topics, and even host! But because we try to go with the flow as best we can, and are blessed with wonderful friends, we march on! On this episode, John is joined by friends of Zebras Eschaton, Elana Levin and Frank Smith, as they pay tribute to the legendary metal icon Ozzy Osbou…

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Popcorn Eschaton 60 - 'Dead Man' and 'Star Trek III The Search for Spock' 58:10

2M ago58:10

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What could be more Popcorn Eschaton than pairing Jim Jarmusch with Star Trek? On this episode, Scott and John head west to explore the poetic violence and self-discovery of 1995's 'Dead Man,' then they return to The Final Frontier as they join the Enterprise crew on their resurrection quest in 'The Search for Spock'! Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (…

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Popcorn Eschaton 59 - 'Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives' and 'The Room Next Door' (1) 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John embrace living in liminal spaces as they journey through death and the boundaries between this world and the next. First, they explore Apichatpong Weerasethakul's 2010 spiritual drama 'Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives,' then they discuss Pedro Almodóvar's 2024 meditation on friendship and choosing…

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Popcorn Eschaton 58 - 'Excalibur' 1:10:31

3M ago1:10:31

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Popcorn Eschaton welcomes the brilliant Carmelita Valdez McKoy to discuss medieval mythology and Catholic/Pagan sycheticism! The conversation dives into 'Excalibur,' John Boorman's classic of Arthurian myths, Dark Age Disco costumes, as well as personal and political morality! It's got a cast full of future British acting legends acting out the fou…

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Popcorn Eschaton 57 - 'Southland Tales' 45:01

3M ago45:01

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John tackle one of the most discombobulating, bravura, and labyrinthian science fiction movies ever made: Richard Kelly's 'Southland Tales'! They discuss how the film succeeds and fails in reflecting America in a post-9/11 world and why a strange, unfinished piece of art should be enjoyed on its own terms. Maxima…

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Popcorn Eschaton 56 - 'The Blood of Jesus' and 'The Nun' 1:14:19

4M ago1:14:19

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Scott and John are joined by the brilliant writer and podcaster Spencer Seams! They discuss the emblematic race film from 1941 'The Blood of Jesus,' as well as Jacques Rivette's harrowing 1966 examination of institutional abuse within the Catholic Church, 'The Nun.' They discuss misogyny, giving voice to unheard voices, and the importance of commun…

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Popcorn Eschaton 55 - 'Conclave' 1:03:19

4M ago1:03:19

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It's CONCLAVE time! It was inevitable that Scott and John would cover this stylish thriller about hermetic power, faith vs. certainty, conservatism vs. generosity, and how utterly terrifying it would be to have Isabella Rossellini disappointed in you. In times of such despondency, it was a privilege to be able to discuss a film that so elegantly ad…

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Popcorn Eschaton 54 - 'Belladonna of Sadness' with Heather Drain 1:07:16

5M ago1:07:16

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Scott and John welcome the brilliant Heather Drain to Popcorn Eschaton as they discuss the Japanese cult animated feature 'Belladonna of Sadness!' They explore the difficult subject matter of the film, the wildly stylized and beautiful animation, the exuberant musical score, and how the events of the film presage both Joan of Arc and the French Rev…

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Popcorn Eschaton 53 - 'The Insider' and 'The Big Sick' 52:12

5M ago52:12

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John dive into the infinite morass that is the American health care system, as seen through cinema. First, they look at how public policy is interwoven with corporate interests, as well as how journalism is supposed to be safeguarding us from those interests, with Michael Mann's brilliant 1999 thriller 'The Insid…

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Popcorn Eschaton 52 - 'The Seventh Seal' (1) 1:11:56

6M ago1:11:56

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Scott and John are joined by the world's greatest Ingmar Bergman advocate, the brilliant Becky D'Anna, to discuss 1957's 'The Seventh Seal'! They dive into the collision of medieval religious traditions with the cinema of the mid-20th century, the reputation of Bergman vs. the reality of his art, and the multifarious ways we can interpret the image…

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Popcorn Eschaton 51 - 'Bound for Glory' 51:11

6M ago51:11

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"This Land is Your Land" is an anthem to community and the rights all humans have to the earth they walk on, but what truths are there for us in the life of the song's composer, the legendary Woody Guthrie? On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John continue on the Hal Ashby train as they explore the 1976 sprawling biopic (of a kind), 'Bound for Glor…

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Popcorn Eschaton 50 - 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' and 'Being There' 1:04:18

7M ago1:04:18

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It's the 50th Popcorn Eschaton! For this special occasion, Scott and John pick their respective favorite movies and reflect on how they came to start this spiritually cinematic journey. John's pick for his favorite is 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,' and they discuss how fun it is to see Nazis getting punched and how wholesome it is to watch a…

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Popcorn Eschaton 49 - 'Blue Velvet' 1:23:05

7M ago1:23:05

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Because we at Popcorn Eschaton love the immortal spirit of David Lynch so very much, we just wanted to talk about him some more! Let us journey to a small town out of time, the liminal suburbia that is the Lumberton of 'Blue Velvet'! We are joined by the brilliant Elana Levin (of Graphic Policy) to discuss voyeurism, Roy Orbison, and how the film i…

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Popcorn Eschaton 48 - 'Dune' and 'The Straight Story' 1:13:39

8M ago1:13:39

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With the passing of the one-and-only David Lynch, Scott, John, and Marcus wanted to explore two of the director's films that are least discussed in cinema circles: 'Dune' and 'The Straight Story.' One extravagent, overstuffed, and finished outside of Lynch's control, the other deeply personal, human, and compassionate. They explore how the films re…

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Popcorn Eschaton 47 - Bruno Dumont's Joan of Arc Musical Duology 1:05:10

8M ago1:05:10

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Scott and John are joined once again by the brilliant Marcus Pinn as they discuss one of Marcus's favorite filmmakers: Bruno Dumont! They focus on Dumont's pair of musicals about 15th Century saint and martyr Joan of Arc, the anachronistic music choices, and what Joan's tribulations have to say about religious and governmental hypocrisy throughout …

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Popcorn Eschaton 46 - 'Léon Morin, Priest' and 'The Prisoner' 48:08

9M ago48:08

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It's priests taking on authoritarianism on Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John take a look at two different perspectives of Catholic priests having their faith tested by unjust persecution and how those priests respond to that repression. First, they discuss the Jean-Pierre Melville classic 'Léon Morin, Priest' and what it has to say about faith, as w…

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Popcorn Eschaton 45 - 'Rumble Fish' and 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' 1:02:56

10M ago1:02:56

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It's a Francis Ford Coppola double feature on Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John each discuss their respective personal favorite Coppola movies, 'Rumble Fish' and 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'! They talk about why these atypical picks are important to their cinematic development, how these films appeal to their respective tastes, and how they address both …

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Popcorn Eschaton 44 - 'The Shawshank Redemption' 1:17:26

10M ago1:17:26

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John are joined by prison reform professional Noah Barth. to discuss the modern classic 'The Shawshank Redemption.' They examine the film's take on the prison system as an institution, hope, and the relationship between platonic soulmates. Noah brought a great deal of wisdom and insight to the discussion and help…

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Popcorn Eschaton 43 - 'Lady In The Water' 45:49

11M ago45:49

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It's time for Scott and John to take a dive into M. Night Shyamalan's 2006 fantasy 'Lady in the Water,' the much-maligned fairytale of community and redemption. They discuss how the film has its heart in the right place but is also extremely messy, how Shyamalan could benefit from more active collaborators in his filmmaking, and the parallels the f…

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Popcorn Eschaton 42 - 'Prince Of Darkness' 47:35

11M ago47:35

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It's spooky season, so Scott and John are diving into John Carpenter's underappreciated, philosophical, theological, and science-obsessed horror movie, 'Prince of Darkness'! They discuss Carpenter's brilliant music, the big questions the movie asks, and opening the box of quantum mechanics to get at Schrödinger's Cat, even if it means we also open …

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Popcorn Eschaton 41 - 'Brute Force' And 'High Life' 49:54

12M ago49:54

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On this Popcorce Eschaton, Scott and John take a look at two drastically different, but complimentary, prison films: the raging ember of empathy for inmates, 1947's 'Brute Force,' directed by Jules Dassin, and Claire Denis's 'High Life,' a sci-fi meditation on the battle between despair and hope. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram…

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Popcorn Eschaton 40 - 'Harlan County, USA' 47:45

1y ago47:45

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Scott and John are joined once again by the brilliant Marcus Pinn as they discuss one of the most important documentaries ever made and one of the greatest testaments to the power of unions, 'Harlan County, USA.' They explore the enduring intensity of the film, the struggle behind getting the movie made, and what 'Harlan County, USA' has to say abo…

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Popcorn Eschaton 39 - 'Transformers The Movie' And 'Ghost In The Shell' 57:14

1y ago57:14

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Robots! The insatiable maw of capitalism! Awesome tunes! Scott and John dive into the glorious 1980s toy commercial... that is also a beautifully scored and animated ride through the galaxy with wonderfully realized characters, 'Transformers: The Movie!' Then they transition to the much more muted tones, but no less beautiful and energizing, world …

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Popcorn Eschaton 38 - 'The Spirit Of The Beehive' And 'The Devil's Backbone' 57:31

1y ago57:31

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Scott and John take a trip to the Spanish Civil War to look at two profound meditations on death, conflict, and childhood, Victor Erice's 'The Spirit of the Beehive' and Guillermo del Toro's 'The Devil's Backbone.' They discuss how each film approaches fascism and finds beauty even in the most devastating tragedies. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(ht…

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Capturing the Game with Flyroute 51:14

1y ago51:14

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Joining me today is Collin Caffrey Collin is the founder and president of FlyRoute. Flyroute is an all-inclusive drone film service that helps athletic programs win more games by utilizing drone technology. I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Collin Caffrey from FlyRoute https://www.flyroute.com/…

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Popcorn Eschaton 37 - 'Valhalla Rising' And 'Escape' (aka 'Flukt') 47:28

1y ago47:28

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John take a journey to medieval Scandinavia for tales of flight both physical and spiritual. First they discuss Nicolas Winding Refn's 2009 film 'Valhalla Rising,' then focus on the 2012 post-Black Death survival picture 'Escape.' Go North, grab a sword, and RUN!Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(https://www.instagram…

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Popcorn Eschaton 36 - 'The Witch' And 'Häxan' 59:49

1y ago59:49

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It's time to rail against the patriarchy and celebrate the power of conjuring on Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John take a look at the 2015 Robert Eggers horror film 'The Witch,' how it ushered in a new wave of anxiety-filled horror films, and whether or not it ends "happily" for its young protagonist. Then they discuss the landmark silent film 'Häxa…

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Franchise Opportunity: Mosquito Marshals with Chris Kimmel 43:12

1y ago43:12

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Joining me today is Chris Kimmel Chris is the founder and CEO of Mosquito Marshals and Pest Marshals a two in one franchise model that offers mosquito and pest control for homes and businesses. I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Chris Kimmel from Mosquito Marshals. https://mosquitomarshals.com/…

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Popcorn Eschaton 35 - 'Grave Of The Fireflies' And 'Zone Of Interest' 54:57

1y ago54:57

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John take a hard look at two very hard-to-watch films. First, they discuss Isao Takahata's animated classic of war, suffering, and the love between siblings, 'Grave of the Fireflies.' Then they shift focus to Jonathan Glazer's Academy Award-winning 2023 film 'Zone of Interest,' and why it doesn't have the emotion…

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Score Big: N-Zone Sports Franchise Success with Dana Hansen 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

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Joining me today is Dana Hansen. Dana is the co-owner and president of N Zone Sports Franchises. N-Zone Sports is an exciting franchise opportunity that operates sports leagues, offering leagues for both youth and adults. I hope you enjoy today's discussion with Dan Hansen from N Zone Sports https://nzonesports.com/…

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Popcorn Eschaton 34 - 'The Bingo Long Traveling All - Stars & Motor Kings' With Marcus Pinn 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

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It's America's pastime on another Popcorn in America crossover! The great Marcus Pinn returns, this time to discuss a movie from his childhood, 'The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings!' He, Scott, and John get into how baseball can embody the most optimistic view of the American Dream, as well as being emblematic of its history of racism …

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Popcorn Eschaton 33 - 'Civil War' With Marcus Pinn 57:45

1+ y ago57:45

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It's another Popcorn/Zebras crossover as Scott and John are joined by the great Marcus Pinn to discuss Alex Garland's new film 'Civil War'! Is there substance to its violent imagery? Does Garland, as an Englishman, have any special insight into American culture? How many stars does the mere presence of one De La Soul song add to a film's rating? Al…

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Popcorn Eschaton 32 - 'Only Yesterday' And 'My Neighbor Totoro' 49:54

1+ y ago49:54

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Scott and John continue to explore the world of animation, this time journeying to the Japanese countryside to celebrate a pair of Studio Ghibli films. First, they discuss the 1991 Isao Takahata-directed classic film of nostalgia and self-discovery, 'Only Yesterday.' Then they explore perhaps the most signature Ghibli film (and character), the Hayo…

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Popcorn Eschaton 31 - 'Antz' And 'A Bug's Life' 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

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Scott and John burrow deep into animation for the first time on Popcorn Eschaton! For their initial foray, they explore a pair of late 1990s anthropomorphized ant flicks, 'Antz' and 'A Bug's Life.' They discuss the organizing principles in both films, the power of the individual, and even the importance of restorative justice. Cartoons deserve equi…

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Popcorn Eschaton 30 - 'Love And Fury' And 'Mekko' 44:49

1+ y ago44:49

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Scott and John take a look at two films by 'Reservation Dogs' co-creator Sterlin Harjo: the 2020 documentary on Native American artists 'Love and Fury' and the 2015 drama of communal darkness and spiritual rejuvenation 'Mekko.' They also discuss the relative lack of Indigenous representation behind the camera and how America is determined to forget…

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Franchise Opportunity: Pink Zebra Moving with founder Ron Holt 41:17

1+ y ago41:17

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Joining me today is Ron Holt Ron is the Founder of Pink Zebra Moving. Pink Zebra Moving provides unique and remarkable experiences for people in need of professional local moving services. Pink Zebra Moving is disrupting the local moving industry by delivering a better, more positive customer experience. From a free meal delivered the night before …

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Popcorn Eschaton 29 - 'Perfect Days' 41:06

1+ y ago41:06

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, we revisit director Wim Wenders with his latest film 'Perfect Days,' a movie that resonates with harmony and a zen joy, communicated beautifully by its lead actor Yakusho Koji. Scott and John discuss how Wenders depicts Tokyo, how 'Perfect Days' bewitches its audience's attention, and the beauty of seeing quiet films in th…

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Popcorn Eschaton 28 - 'Paris Is Burning' And '80 Blocks From Tiffany's' 57:42

1+ y ago57:42

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Scott and John take a trip to New York City with a pair of time capsule documentaries! They focus on the legendary 1990 film 'Paris is Burning,' how it captures an inimitable celebration of queer life and queer spaces, and the troubling outside-of-the-art aspects of the film. Then they shift to '80 Blocks from Tiffany's,' a chronicle of gang life i…

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Popcorn Eschaton 27 - 'The Spook Who Sat By The Door' W Marcus Pinn 55:52

1+ y ago55:52

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It's another Zebras/Eschaton crossover as Scott and John are joined by the brilliant Marcus Pinn (@PINNLAND_EMPIRE) to discuss the 1973 transgressive spy satire 'The Spook Who Sat By the Door.' It's a conversation that covers race, why we enjoy media about nefarious institutions, and what director Ivan Dixon brought to the film itself. It was a pri…

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Popcorn Eschaton 26 - 'Star Trek The Motion Picture' And 'Star Trek II Wrath Of Khan' 57:40

1+ y ago57:40

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Scott and John take their first Popcorn Eschaton step into the Final Frontier as they discuss 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' and 'Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan'. They are both enormous Trek fans, so this was an extremely fun conversation, focusing on (as is the Popcorn Eschaton bailiwick) the sometimes overlooked spiritual themes in these masterful …

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Popcorn Eschaton 25 - 'Metalhead' And 'Be Kind Rewind' 59:09

1+ y ago59:09

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It's an episode on community engagement through art with Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John discuss the 2013 Icelandic film 'Metalhead,' a drama of grief, music, and healing. Then they brighten things up with the charm of Michel Gondry's 2008 surreal comedic love letter the VHS video rental culture, 'Be Kind Rewind.' Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(htt…

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Popcorn Eschaton 24 - 'Paterson' And 'Groundhog Day' 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

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It's a cinematic journey to enlightenment on Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John explore the Zen masterpiece of poetry and place, Jim Jarmusch's 'Paterson.' Then they discuss the hilarious profundity to be found in the 1993 comedy classic, 'Groundhog Day!'Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)Theme music is "Sun Blood…

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Popcorn Eschaton 23 - 'Les Misérables' And 'Jesus Christ Superstar' 56:30

1+ y ago56:30

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Scott and John become song and dance men on this Popcorn Eschaton! First, they take a look at 2012's disasterpiece of revolution and redemption, 'Les Misérables.' Then they unleash their inner hippie as they examine the 1973 film version of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'!Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)Theme music …

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Franchise Opportunity: Mobility Plus 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

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Joining me today is Rich Peter & Spencer Jackson. Rich is the CEO and Spencer is the Director of Franchise Development of Mobility Plus. Mobility Plus the #1 Mobility Solutions Franchise, you have the opportunity to provide mobility equipment and home access solutions to veterans, seniors, the disabled, and caregivers of your community. With produc…

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Popcorn Eschaton 22 - 'Gas Food Lodging' And 'I Am Somebody' 55:23

1+ y ago55:23

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On this episode of Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John explore spirituality in protest and in the desert, and the roles women so often take in the service of others. First they discuss 'Gas Food Lodging,' the 1992 film by Allison Anders about a family of women trapped by the limits of their circumstances and how others see them, but who find freedom i…

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Popcorn Eschaton 21 - 'The Matrix' And 'eXistenZ' 1:05:07

2y ago1:05:07

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Scott and John journey to virtual reality (and 1999) on this Popcorn Eschaton! They discuss the groundbreaking, mind-blowing film by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, 'The Matrix,' as well as just some of the Christ and philosophical allegories contained therein. Then they dig into David Cronenberg's foray into video game design and examination of how an a…

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Popcorn Eschaton 20 - 'Andrei Rublev' 1:01:13

2y ago1:01:13

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Popcorn Eschaton takes its first (of many?!) forays into the work of Andrei Tarkovsky as they discuss the gorgeous, meditative, and incindiay examination of The Artist in society, 1966's Andrei Rublev. Censorship, faith, and the reason for creativity itself are all brilliantly and thoughtfully examined in Tarkovsky's film, and Scott and John are th…