The Doofcast
Scott and Matt, often joined by a guest, dive into discussions and analyses of movies, TV, books, and various other topics. The show covers a wide range of pop culture and entertainment subjects. Each episode brings a casual yet insightful take on the media they consume.
Episodes
#361 - WAKE UP, DEAD MAN
For the next few weeks, we'll be catching up with some movies we didn't get to talk about during our last series. First up, the third film in the Knives Out series: the incredible Wake Up, Dead Man.Discussion Question: Favorite Man of Science, Man of Faith story? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmediaFollow us on Twitter: @doofmediaSee all of our podcasts and more at doo
September Book Club - INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE by Josh Malerman
This month, Scott and Matt take a look at the source of the upcoming horror movie Other Mommy: Josh Malerman's Incidents Around the House. This book is scary, but the scariest thing is how angry it made Matt!Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit.Click here to submit a book for the Book ClubN
#360 - Best 25 in the 21st #25: ANNIHILATION
This week, we reach the end of our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). Our final film is Alex Garland's 2018 film Annihilation. Then, we chat about the list as a whole before sharing each of our personal lists. Later, we chat about Matt's experience in Avengers: Endgame Encore and the new Star Wars news. Check out the complete list at doofmovies.comCheck
#359: RESIDENT EVIL (2026)
This week, we take a break from our top 25 in the 21st series to take a look at Zach Cregger's newest film: Resident Evil. It's so good, y'all. Seriously. Watch it. Spoilers abound in this episode!Discussion Question: What is your favorite video game movie? What makes a video game movie good?We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list
#358 - Best 25 in the 21st #24: THE TREE OF LIFE
This week, it's our 24th of the 25 best films of the 21st century: Terrence Malick's Tree of LifeWe are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Next week is our 25th and final film: Annihilation Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmediaFollow us on Twi
August Book Club - YESTERYEAR by Caro Claire Burke
This month, Scott and Matt take a look at the incredibly popular 2026 release, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. It's a book about a terrible tradwife influencer and the terrible people around her. Yay! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit.Click here to submit a book for the Book ClubNext mo
#357 - Best 25 in the 21st #23: BLADE RUNNER 2049
This week, we continue our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). We're talking about about Matt's favorite movie, Blade Runner 2049We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmediaF
#356 - Best 25 in the 21st #22: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
This week, we continue our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). We've got a film all the way from back in 2000, our second Coen film on the list: O Brother, Where Art Thou? We chat about our time revisiting this movie, including some new stuff we're still trying to work through.Discussion Question: What makes a Coen movie good? Do you like their more serio
#355 - SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY
This week, Matt and Scott saw Spider-Man: Brand New Day and want to talk about it! We start with a light, no-spoilers section before delving into the details.Discussion Question: Who is the best Spider-Man? We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on
July Book Club - FRANKENSTEIN By Mary Shelley
This month, Scott and Matt take a look at the original science fiction novel: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. We're taking a look at the 1818 original edition, but we spend some time chatting about the differences between the two. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit.Click here to submit a boo
#354 - Best 25 in the 21st #21: EDGE OF TOMORROW
This week, we continue our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). Up today is our 21st film: Tom Cruise's surprisingly good Science Fiction War Film with a terrible name, Edge of Tomorrow.We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!S
#353 - THE ODYSSEY (2026)
This week we take a quick break from our 25 in the 21st series to chat about Christopher Nolan's newest film: The Odyssey. Next week's Discussion Question: Who is Odysseus to you?We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patre
#352 - Best 25 in the 21st #20: MEAN GIRLS
This week, we continue our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). This time, it's the 2004 generation defining Mean Girls!Then we briefly chat about the passing of Sam Neill before reading answers to last week's discussion question.We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help i
#351 - Best 25 in the 21st #19: AVENGERS: ENDGAME
We are once again continuing our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). This week, it's the culmination of the MCU! 2019's Avengers: EndgameWe are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/do
June Book Club - ANGEL DOWN by Daniel Kraus
This month, Scott and Matt take a look at the Pulitzer Prize-winning WWI novel Angel Down by Daniel Kraus. It's all one sentence, but we took several to describe how much we liked this one. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit.Click here to submit a book for the Book ClubNext month, we'll b
#350 - Best 25 in the 21st #18: KNIVES OUT
This week, we continue our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). Up today is film #18: Rian Johnson's wonderful 2019 murder mystery story Knives Out.Next Week's Discussion Question: What is the best murder mystery story of all time?We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help
Bonus: Gabagool | A Sopranos Podcast - Episode 1: "Pilot"
Hey folks! I'm out at Disneyland this week, so we won't be having our usual Doofcast episode, but I wanted to share the first episode of a new solo project that I'm working on. This is Gabagool, my Sopranos first-watch podcast. Every week I check out an episode of The Sopranos for the first time. If you like what you here, the first 4 episode are available absoutely free over on our Patre
#349 - Best 25 in the 21st #17: GET OUT
This week, we continue our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). Our 17th film of the list is Jordan Peele's 2017 masterpiece: Get Out. Then we talk briefly about Scott's favorite show of the year, Widow's Bay!Note: Matt had some audio issues this episode that resulted in him sounding pretty tinny. Should be fixed next episode. We are putting this list toge
#348 - Best 25 in the 21st #16: INGLORIOUS BASTERDS
This week, we continue our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). Up this time is our 16th film and the first and only appearance of Quentin Tarantino on our list: 2009's Inglorious Basterds. We chat about our love of this movie and some new things we noticed on this new rewatch before diving into a long philosophical discussion about propaganda and WWII.We
#347 - Best 25 in the 21st #15: NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
This week, we continue our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). This week it's our 15th film and the first of two Coen entries on the list: 2007's No Country for Old Men. We chat about the ambiguities of the film, the way our view has changed over the years, as well as what style of Coens we like the best.Then, we chat about the last couple of weeks at the
May Book Club - MOBY-DICK by Herman Melville
This month, Scott and Matt cross a big one off their lists by tackling Herman Melville's beloved classic Moby-Dick. Folks...this book rules. What an experienceNote: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit.Click here to submit a book for the Book ClubNext month, we'll be taking a look at the 2026 Pul
#346 - Best 25 in the 21st #14: MEMENTO
This week, we continue our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). This week, it's more Nolan! We talk about Christopher Nolan's 2000 film Memento. It's probably his best film. And no, we don't care that 2000 is technically not in the 21st century. Shut up...We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, co
#345: PROJECT HAIL MARY
This week on the show we are putting a pause on our Best 25 in the 21st series to take a look at one of 2026's best films: Project Hail Mary. We loved this book when we covered it in the book club...and we love the movie too. We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovi
#344 - Best 25 in the 21st #13: THE DARK KNIGHT
This week, we continue our series chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century (so far). This week, The Dark Knight, a movie that we both love and are baffled by. We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/do
April Book Club - DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL by Matt Dinniman
This month, Scott and Matt jump on the bandwagon and check out the first book in the incredibly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series. It's...pretty good actually! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month, we'll be seeing a man about a fis
#343 - Best 25 in the 21st #12: DUNE: PART II
This week, we're back on our series, chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century. Film #12 sees us check out Dune: Part 2, a movie that both Matt and Scott love but also...have some issues with. We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Pa
#342 - Best 25 in the 21st #11: MIDSOMMAR
This week, we're back on our series, chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century. Film #11 is another Ari Aster joint. This time, it's the wonderful Swedish vacation film: Midsommar. We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: http
March 2026 Book Club - FAITHFUL PLACE by Tana French
This month, Scott and Matt returned to one of the Doof! Media favorites: Tana French as we read the 3rd book in Tana's Dublin Murder Squad series, Faithful Place! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month, we'll be seeing what the hype is
#341 - Best 25 in the 21st #10: HEREDITARY
This week we're back on our series, chatting about the best 25 films of the 21st century. Film #10 is Ari Aster's Hereditary. We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmediaFollow us on Twitter: @doofmediaSee a
#340 - WEAPONS & Oscars Reactions
This week, we chat about a movie mostly overlooked by the Academy Awards: Zach Cregger's Weapons. Then we chat about the 2026 Academy Awards. What we liked, what we didn't, and everything in between. Discussion question: What is your favorite horror movie/book/whatever from an artist/actor/director/novelist who usually does comedy? Next week: Best 25 in the 21st resumes with Ari Aster's
#339 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: SENTIMENTAL VALUE & Our Oscars Best Picture Ballots
This week, our series covering the Oscars' Best Picture nomines for 2026 concludes with our tenth and final film: Sentimental Value. Then, Matt and Scott each submit their ranked choice ballot of the 10 films nominated for best picture before predicting some of the biggest awards of the night. Discussion question: What is your favorite Best Picture nominee and why? Next week: Weapons! Sup
#338 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: MARTY SUPREME
This week our series covering the Oscars' Best Picture nomines for 2026 continues with Marty Supreme! Discussion question: What is your favorite asshole main character? Next week: Oscars catch-up concludes with Sentimental Value Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
February Book Club - THE MERCY OF GODS by James S. A. Corey w/ Elliot Diebold
By extremely popular demand we are once again posting the audio of our book club episodes on the Doofcast feed. Rejoice! This month sees Scott and Matt joined by special guest Elliot of the Belting At Windmills podcast, to chat about James S. A. Corey's newest science fiction novel: The Mercy of Gods. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, s
#337 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: THE SECRET AGENT & A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS S1
This week our series covering the Oscars' Best Picture nomines for 2026 continues with The Secret Agent! Then Scott and Matt look back on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1. Then a brief chat about the news that Paramount is buying WB Discussion question: What is your favorite 70s Crime Thriller Movie Next week: Oscars catch-up continues with Marty Supreme Support us on Patreon: htt
#336 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: HAMNET & A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episodes 4 & 5
This week our series covering the Oscars' Best Picture nomines for 2026 continues with Chloe Zhao's Hamnet Then Scott and Matt continue their chat about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, with episode 4 and 5! Discussion question: What is your favorite Shakespeare adjacent piece of media? Next week: Oscars catch-up continues with Hamnet Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedi
#335 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: F1 & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 3
This week our series covering the Oscars Best Picture nomines for 2026 continues with the surprise nominee of the list the Apple film: F1! Then Scott and Matt chat about episode 3 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, including the shocking reveal at the end of the episode. Discussion question: What is your favorite sports movie? Next week: Oscars catch-up continues with Hamnet Support us o
#334 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: BUGONIA
This week, our serieis catching up on the 2026 Best Picture Nominees continues with Yorgos Lanthimos' latest film: Bugonia. It's all the best Yorgos stuff on display and a brillaint performance by both Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons Then Scott and Matt briefly talk about the first two episodes of the newest Game of Thrones spinoff, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Next week: Oscars catch-up
#333 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: TRAIN DREAMS
This week, on part 3 of our series catching up with the 2026 Oscars Best Picture Nominees, we take a look at the poetic and beautiful Train Dreams. Then Scott and Matt also watched Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's newest partnership in Netflix's The Rip. Next week: Oscars catch-up continues with Train Dreams Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doof
#332 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: FRANKENSTEIN (2025)
This week it's part 2 of 9 of our Oscars catch-up series as we take a look at Guillermo del Toro's 2025 adaptation Frankenstein. Then Scott and Matt briefly discuss the shake up in leadership over at Lucasfilm. Next week: Oscars catch-up continues with Train Dreams Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more
#331 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
This week, Scott and Matt begin their annual series catching up with the likely Academy Award Best Picture nominees just in time for the Oscars. We begin with the frontrunner for the award: Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. Next week: Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our po
#330 - Best 25 in the 21st #9: SHAUN OF THE DEAD
This week we've reached #9 on our best films of the 21st century: 2004's Shaun of the Dead.Please note that we had some issues with audio on this one so the audio isn't as balanced and crisp as we like. Should be fixed in future episodes.We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over
#329 - Best 25 in the 21st #8: ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND
This week we've reached #8 on our best films of the 21st century: 2004's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmediaFollow us on Twitter: @doofmediaSee all of our podca
#328 - Best 25 in the 21st #7: SPIRITED AWAY
This week, it's #7 on our best 25 films of the 21st century: 2001's Spirited Away!We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmediaFollow us on Twitter: @doofmediaSee all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
#327 - Best 25 in the 21st #6: SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
This week, we continue our exploration of the 25 best films of the 21st century (so far). #6 on our list is the 2018 animated film that changed animation: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https:/
#326 - Best 25 in the 21st #5: SINNERS
This week, we continue our exploration of the 25 best films of the 21st century (so far). We take a look at our 5th and most recently released film: 2025's Sinners.We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia
#325 - Best 25 in the 21st #4: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
This week, we continue our exploration of the 25 best films of the 21st century (so far). We take a look at the current #5 on the list: Everything Everywhere All at Once.We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doo
#324 - Best 25 in the 21st #3: MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
This week, we continue our exploration of the 25 best films of the 21st century (so far). We take a look at the current #4 on the list: Mad Max: Fury Road.We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmediaFollow us
#323 - Best 25 in the 21st #2: ARRIVAL
This week, we continue our exploration of the 25 best films of the 21st century (so far). We take a look at the current #2 on the list: Arrival.We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmediaFollow us on Twitter
#322 - Best 25 in the 21st #1: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
This week, we begin our newest series, attempting to compile a list of the best 25 movies in the 21st century (so far). We are putting this list together based on the rankings of our Patrons. You can check out the list, compile your own, and help influence the top 25 over at Doofmovies.com!The first episode in the series tacles The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Then we discus
#321 - ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN
This week, in honor of Robert Redford, who passed away at the age of 89 this week, we take a look at a classic Redford film Matt had never seen: 1976's All the President's Men. It's a delightful time to revisit a powerful movie celebrating the First Amendment. Then, we chat briefly about episode 7 of Alien: Earth Don't forget to check out Doofmovies.com where we well let our Patrons list
#320 - THUNDERBOLTS*, Movie Theaters, and ALIENS (Oh my)
This week, it's a potpourri episode as we chat about a few different things we're interested in talking about. First, Scott was surprised by how much he liked Marvel's Thunderbolts*. Then, we're a little concerned about the health of movie theaters. After that we dive into Episode 6 of Alien: Earth and what we love so much about this show. Finally, we're so excited to announce our newest
#319 - Deconstructing PTA: LICORICE PIZZA
This week, we wrap up our series on PTA by discussing his most recently released film: 2021's Licorice Pizza. It's an often uncomfortable but entrancing hangout movie set in the 1970s. We dig it. Then, we say goodbye to PTA by attempting to rank all 9 of his films. This was a tough one. Lastly, Alien Earth episode 5! Holy shit. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Fo
#318 - Deconstructing PTA: PHANTOM THREAD
This week, it's our penultimate PTA film as we chat about the wonderful and surprisingly funny Phantom Thread. We discuss PTA's quirky sense of humor, the absolute tour-de-force performances, and the rich, complicated characters that have become a PTA staple. Then, we revisit Alien: Earth and chat about episode 4 of the series. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Foll
#317 - Deconstructing PTA: INHERENT VICE
This we we've reached the 7th Paul Thomas Anderson movie: 2014's Inherent Vice,a delightfully weird and funny addition to PTA's Filmography. We really liked this one. Then we chat about the first 3 episodes of the ne FX Series Alien: Earth Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Note
#316 - THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
This week, Scott and Matt saw the latest MCU film, and Matt forced Scott to talk about it! Matt enjoyed this movie, Scott did not, but the guys attempt to get to the bottom of why that is. Then, they discuss Road House and the joys of Rep Screenings Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
#315 - Deconstructing PTA: THE MASTER
This week we get to PTA's 6th film: The wonderful and confounding The Master. We've never quite had an episode like this, but I think it's a good one? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: Just The Master this week
#314: SUPERMAN (2025)
This week Matt and Scott take a look at the first film in the new (and improved) DCU: James Gunn's Superman! We chat spoiler-free for a few minutes and then move right into full-on movie spoilers. Then, Matt wants more people to know about KPop Demon Hunters. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofm
#313 - Deconstructing PTA: THERE WILL BE BLOOD
This week we are so excited to check out Paul Thomas Anderson's 5th feature film: 2007's There Will Be Blood. We chat about the shift in PTA's films, our love for the complex character that is Daniel Plainview, and more! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: Just There Will B
#312 - Deconstructing PTA: PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE
This week we continue our series on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson with the Director's 4th film: 2002's Punch-Drunk Love. We chat about this remarkable Adam Sandler movie, how PTA utalizes Sandler and the director's exploration of masculinity. Then, the New York Times has put together a list of the 100 best films of the 21st century, so we review the list and chat about it for a littl
#311 - Deconstructing PTA: MAGNOLIA
This week, we're back with PTA's 3rd feature film: 1999's brilliant Magnolia. We talk about this fascinating, original film, and why Tom Cruise rules so much. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: All Magnolia today!
#310 - THE LAST OF US Season 2 w/ Elliot Diebold
This week Matt is on vacation, so Scott journeyed south of the equator to chat with Elliot about season 2 of The Last of Us. They chat about the things they absolutely loved, the struggles they had with the show, and whether it can ultimately pull off what it wants to do. Make sure you check out Elliot's newest show, Belting at Windmills: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gOZ4oUwLrYxZtGQoie
#309 - Deconstructing PTA: BOOGIE NIGHTS
This week on the show, we check out Paul Thomas Anderson's second film: 1997's acclaimed journey through the 1970s and 1980s porn industry: Boogie Nights. We talk about the movie's morality, Wahlberg's excellent performance, and why Burt Reynolds hated this movie so dang much. Then, we chat about the trailer for Alien: Earth and if we're excited about Alien making it's way to TV. Support
#308 - Deconstructing PTA: HARD EIGHT
This week on the show, we finally begin our newest Deconstructing Directors series. We set our sights on Paul Thomas Anderson and talk about his first film: 1996's Hard Eight. We chat about Anderson's style, the complicated nature of the lead character and also how cool smoking is. Next week, Deconstructing PTA continues with Boogie Nights Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/d
#307 - ANDOR & Revisiting ROGUE ONE
This week, we chat about the final 3 episodes of Andor and then discuss how our opinions on Rogue One have changed after a post-Andor rewatch. We say in the episode that these two things will be clearly demarcated, but that, it turns out, is a lie. We just kinda talk about both intermingled. I'd suggest you watch Andor first, then listen. Sorry! Next week, Decostructing PTA begins with th
Bonus: ANDOR Update
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programing for an important message coming from the planet Ghorman: Andor Season 2 Rules. Actually, Matt had internet issues all day on the day he planned on watching PTA's Hard Eight so we were forced to delay that episode til next week, but we just had to get together and talk about Andor. Spoilers through episode 9 Next week, Decostructing PTA truly
#306: Deconstructing Del Toro (Addendum): PINOCCHIO (2022)
This week we're back with one of our old Deconstructing Director's subjects as we discuss Guillermo Del Toro's 2022 Oscar-winning stop motion film, Pinocchio Then, we set our sights on episodes 4-6 of Andor season 2. Next week, Decostructing PTA begins with the director's first feature film: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See a
#305 - Deconstructing Scott (Addendum): NAPOLEON
This week, we fill some gaps in our Deconstructing series and take a look at Ridley Scott's little talked about 2023 film Napoleon. Then, Andor is back and better than ever. We chat about the first three episodes of season 2 Next week, we check out Guillermo Del Torro's Pinnochio Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podc
#304 - TREMORS (1990)
This week on the show we honor the request of longtime Patron Aqualungfish who asked us to take a look at the wonderful 1990 Horror Comedy Tremors. Then we chat about the newest trailer for MCU's Fantastic 4 film and comic book movies in general. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
#303 - Oscars Catch-Up: I'M STILL HERE
We at last return to complete our Oscars Catch-Up series, a mere month after the Oscars are over. This week we chat about our final Best Picture nominee, the Brazlillian film I'm Still Here. Then, we take a look at all 10 nominees from 2024 and rank them against each other before comparing them to the 2023 Oscars list and deciding which year was better. Next week...Tremors! Support us on
March Book Club - A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ by Walter M. Miller Jr.
This month, after being the runner up for almost a year, Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz finally wins the vote. Come listen to us chat about this excellent book! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Our next book is a big one. We're re
#302 - SEVERANCE (Season 2)
This week Severance has concluded its second season, and Scott and Matt really wanted to talk about it. It was often great, but also frequently frustrating. We discuss it all! Next week, Oscar's coverage concludes at last with our final film: I'm Still Here Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmed
#301 - INVINCIBLE (Season 3)
This week Matt and Scott just finished up the 3rd season of the Amazon Prime Animated Super Hero show Invincible and wanted to talk about it! Also, Scott is very frustrated by Severance S2E9! Next week we finish our Severance coverage by talking about all of season 2 and the finale Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our po
#300 - The 300th Episode!
This week we celebrate our 300th episode by discussing Zach Snyder's 300! It's a fun movie...and a weird one. Then we chat about the last 300 episodes of The Doofcast and what we think the show will look like going forward. Also, Severance S2E8! Next week we wrap up our Oscars Catch-Up series with I'm Still Here. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twit
#299 - GLADIATOR II
This week our final best picture nominee isn't quite available yet, so instead we're taking a look at a 2024 film that didn't quite make it to best picture level: Ridley Scott's Gladiator II! We also chat about the Oscars and discuss the incredible episode 7 of Severance Next week THE THREE HUNDREDTH EPISODE Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @d
#298 - Oscars Catch-Up: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
In our penultimate episode looking at this year's Oscar Best Picture nominees, we watch and discuss the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. A surprisingly fresh take on Dylan helmed with some amazing performances. Then we chat about Episode 6 of Severance: Atilla Next week Oscars Catch-Up concludes with I'm Still Here Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us o
#297 - Oscars Catch-Up: THE BRUTALIST
In Part 7 of our series looking at the 2024 Oscars Best Picture nominees, Scott and Matt look at The Brutalist, a 3 1/2 hour epic tale of the failure of the American Dream. We chat about Brutalism, the artist/patron relationship, and the power of the performances. Then we chat about Episode 5 of Severance: Trojan's Horse Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with A Complete Unknown. Suppor
#296 - Oscars Catch-Up: NICKEL BOYS
In Part 6 of our series looking at the 2024 Oscars Best Picture nominees, Scott and Matt look at the beautiful and moving Nickel Boys. We chat about the movie's incredible use of a unique camera perspective and how it enhanced a great story. Then we chat about Episode 4 of Severance! Then we chat about a couple of recent trailers before wrapping things up with Episode 3 of Severance Next
#295 - Oscars Catch-Up: THE SUBSTANCE
Matt and Scott take a look at the Best Picture nominated The Substance a weird, gross, wonderful look at how aging women are treated by Hollywood and humanity at large. Then we chat about a couple of recent trailers before wrapping things up with Episode 3 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with... well.. we're not quite sure yet. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon
January 2025 Book Club - FROM A BUICK 8 by Stephen King
This month we return to the King as we discuss From a Buick 8, an interesting and delightful Stephen King novel about grief Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month's book is The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin. We'll be meeting to
#294 - Oscars Catch-Up: ANORA
Matt and Scott chat about Sean Baker's Anora in Part 4 of their Oscars Catch-Up series. This delightful film about a sex worker who marries a Russian Oligarch's son confounds and confuses with tonal shifts. It's fun, funny, and deeply impactful. Then we chat about episode 2 of Season 2 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with The Substance Support us on Patreon: https://www.
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