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by James Lindsay and Brandon Stables

A podcast about the movies that audiences and critics disagree on the most.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Road House (1989)

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    Road House (1989)

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    We are jumping into a cult classic movie that wasn't polarizing enough to warrant a remake. In our discussion of the House of Roads we delve into the sensuality, fits, and mindset of James Dalton (Patrick Swayze), revel in the size of the explosions, and find a strange comparison to True Detective: Night Country. Critics: 41% Audience: 67%

  • The Doors

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    The Doors

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    In this episode we attempt to lighten an Oliver Stone blind spot in our film watching history. We commend Val Kilmer on a legendary performance, attempt to parse the man from the myth, and share our history with the music. Critics: 56% Audience: 79%

  • Vanilla Sky

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    Vanilla Sky

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    In our discussion of Vanilla Sky we highlight our favorite one-liners, share our feelings on the cast, and question the use of music by Cameron Crowe. And we wrap up the episode with a brand new game! Critics: 43% Audience: 72%

  • Dune (1984)

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    Dune (1984)

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    In anticipation for the Dune Part Two, we are discussing the previous attempt to bring Frank Herbert's novels to the big screen. As we compare the modern take with David Lynch's film we highlight grasshopper Guild Space Navigators, milking cats for antidote, and dig into the behind the scenes drama as we read from his autobiography, Room to Dream. Critics : 37% Audience: 65%

  • Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

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    Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

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    Welcome to the wacky world of PolarizedPod! On this episode we discuss a movie that has it all: a paralyzed Christopher Walken calling out hits, a disfigured Christopher Lloyd playing dirty movies, and a bonkers script paired with the tone of Pulp Fiction. Critics: 37% Audience: 72%