Beste Rothfeld podcaster (2024)

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126. The Fly (w/ Becca Rothfeld) 59:41

24d ago59:41

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We get crazy with the flesh with Becca Rothfeld (The Washington Post) discussing David Cronenberg's 1986 film THE FLY. We discuss erotic transformation, de-evolution, gothic horror, mind/body interactions, Veronica's many excellent fits, inside-out baboons, and much more! Buy All Things are Too Small! Follow us on Twitter! Buy a cows shirt on Threa…

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127. Song to Song (w/ Matt Strohl) 1:32:51

10d ago1:32:51

1:32:51

Join us and Matt Strohl (Philosophy, Montana) to live from Song to Song and discuss Terence Malick, genuine freedom, the challenges of dealing with aesthetic dismissal, the value of "difficult" art, family, situated abstractionism, art and commerce, temptation, regret, second chances, and much more! Buy Matt's new book, Hard to Watch!…

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125. Death Becomes Her (w/ Sean O'Connell) 1:13:21

1M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Death becomes HER?! What does this title even mean? We get into that and more with Sean O'Connell (Managing Editor for @CinemaBlend and co-host of @ReelBlend). What is this film's ideological stance on the pursuit of beauty? We dig into that. What makes this film a queer masterpiece? Where does it fit into Bruce Willis's career? Who wore it (death)…

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124. I Saw the TV Glow (w/ Emily St. James) 1:18:52

2M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

We are joined by Emily St. James to discuss Jane Schoenbrun's excellent sophomore outing. We discuss transformative experiences, leaps of faith, egg cinema, kissing on the astral plane, nostalgia and the specialness of inaccessibility, and (if that's not enough) why we do this podcast at all! It's a very special episode, and we want to hear what yo…

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123. Alien Romulus (w/ Scout Tafoya) 1:21:45

2M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

In space, no one can hear you deepfake a dead actor into your movie! We're joined by Scout Tafoya to talk Alien: Romulus. We discuss the film's thematic resonances with the Alien franchise, immigration, the fear of undifferentiation, psychoanalytic readings of the alien, human/android relationships, orphans in space, and go on many long rants about…

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122. Altered States ( w/ Hit Factory Pod) 1:20:54

3M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

We are joined by Aaron Casias and Carly Gomes of Hit Factory to discuss William Hurt's first film, Ken Russell's wild and delirious Altered States! We discuss solipsism, God, losing faith, hallucinogens, academia, and why regressing into an ape form might be many conservatives ultimate fantasy. Follow us on Twitter! Buy a cows shirt on Threadless!…

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121. Thelma and Louise (w/ Katey Rich) 57:44

3M ago57:44

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We sit down with Katey Rich (The Ankler) to discuss Ridley Scott's macho film about two women's goodbye middle finger to the patriarchy. We discuss the film's radical rejection of stereotypical gender norms, the female gaze, women being friends, why Christopher McDonald is the funniest person ever, and whether Brad Pitt robs convenience stores shir…

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120. The Bling Ring 56:10

4M ago56:10

56:10

Crimewave summer continues with Sofia Coppola's film about celebrity thieves! We discuss the movie in the context of Coppola's filmography, her artistic motivations and the creative aspirations of the criminals the movie is about, criminal deniability, and, of course, Leslie Mann! It's all fun and games until someone gets a reality tv show. Follow …

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119. Scarface (w/ Glenn Kenny) 52:40

4M ago52:40

52:40

DePalma, Stone, Pacino, Montana. We are joined by Glenn Kenny (author of The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface) to discuss excess, capitalism, happiness, tigers, sunken bathtubs, cocaine economics, and also the movie Scarface! Is it "Scar-face" or "Scarf-ace"? Who knows! Join us!

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118. Public Enemies (w/ Liam Billingham and Phil Gawthorne) 1:28:12

5M ago1:28:12

1:28:12

The guys from Die Hard on a Blank are here to kick off CRIMEWAVE SUMMER and talk all things John Dillinger with us! Crime doesn't pay, but it sure is sexy, ain't it? We unpack several themes of the film: encroaching modernity, the birth of modern celebrity, looking to the past through the lens of the present. Also, we explore the magical look of th…

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117. Bull Durham (w/ Noah Gittell) 1:18:16

5M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Let us all worship at the Church of Baseball! We are joined to talk Bull Durham by Noah Gittell, author of the recent book Baseball: The Movie. We discuss the film's love of the game, its exploration of life after retirement, parenthood, expiration dating, learning how to breathe out of our eyelids, Annie Savoy's timeless style, and Laura's newfoun…

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116. Hot Tub Time Machine (w/ Mitchell Beaupre) 1:08:52

5M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Let's get it started, in the TUB! We sit down with Mitchell Beaupre (Letterbox'd) to discuss male friendship, regrets, the allure of youth, reliving our best and worst days, the comic genius of Crispin Glover, and what happened in Cincinnati! Follow Mitchell on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter! Buy a cows shirt on Threadless!…

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115. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (w/ Edward Lewis) 1:33:16

6M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

What's a moody anti-Western got to do with mythmaking, outlaws, celebrity, bold robbers, parasocial relationships, betrayal, guilt, capitalism, Roger Deakins, Brad Pitt, and Casey Affleck? A lot, it turns out! Join us and Edward Lewis to explore the contours of Andrew Dominik's retelling of the end of Jesse James' life. We on Twitter! We on the web…

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114. Sympathy for the Devil (w/ Yuval Adler and Matt Strohl) 1:04:43

6M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Nicolas Cage has been on a run of making several movies a year for decades now, and Sympathy for the Devil is one of his latest experiments, a pulpy chamber piece road trip mystery suspense film co-starring Joel Kinnaman. We sit down with the film's director Yuval Adler (who also happened to get his PhD in philosophy from Columbia in the 90s!) and …

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113. Dogville (w/ Agnes Callard) 1:24:30

7M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

Today we explore the dark recesses of the human soul with Agnes Callard (Chicago). We discuss von Trier's minimalist staging, the movie's parable, the duality of human nature, the lies we tell ourselves and others, the film's political angle, and the role of anger in response to true evil. Cows on Twitter!…

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136: A New Chapter with Jefferson Jay & Short Hair El Moreno 50:40

7M ago50:40

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Change is not just embraced around here, it's celebrated! In this episode we take a moment to reflect on an eventful start to 2024. From saying goodbye to our massive warehouse to the incredible success of The Great Cut, we've truly turned the page on an epic chapter. We're catching up in a new, rad location—thanks to the generous hospitality of ou…

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135: The Great Cut Results, Highlights, Stats & Analysis 10:56

7M ago10:56

10:56

The highlights were grand, the setbacks nearly catastrophic, the success punctuated by Mayoral decree; but everyone wants to know…did we break the world record? This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.Av The Longhairs

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112. Red Dawn (w/ Nat Hansen) 1:20:36

7M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

John Milius's 1984 film Red Dawn has a reputation as being a jingoistic conservative fever dream, but we talk with Nat Hansen, who argues that its political outlook is more complex and more interesting. Along the way, we also discuss the film's portrayal of masculinity, the toll of war, the film's many references, from The Battle of Algiers to Alex…

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111. Dune Part Two (w/ John DeVore) 1:51:41

8M ago1:51:41

1:51:41

We go BACK to Arrakis, desert planet, homeworld of the spice and the Fremen and keeper of Shai Hulud. We're joined again for the journey by major spice-head John DeVore to discuss Villeneuve's two films in relation to Lynch's 1984 version and Frank Herbert's book. Along the way, we consider the worm Uber, the possibility of bad trips with the Water…

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110. The 2024 Blobscars! (w/Sean Burns) 2:03:00

8M ago2:03:00

2:03:00

Join us and critic Sean Burns to give out silly meaningless awards to our favorite films of 2023! Who will take home the top prize? Who will win best lisp? Tune in to find out!

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109. The Iron Claw (w/ Fran Hoepfner) 1:11:26

9M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

We are joined by Fran Hoepfner (BW/DR, Fran Magazine) to experience the triumph and tragedy of the Von Erich family. We discuss wrestling (duh), Zac, brothers, fathers, bodies, cults, the American political circus, all while trying to figure out our wrestling names and signature moves.

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108. Anatomy of a Fall 1:05:11

9M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Take the plunge with us and Veronica Fitzpatrick (BW/DR, Brown University) as we explore the moral complexities of narratives, relationships, and justice. Justice for Sandra? Justice for Samuel? Tune in to find out!

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107. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (w/ Nick Riggle and Matt Strohl) 1:22:17

10M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

We're joined by two philosophers of art to discuss how they've helped each other come to a greater appreciation for this quirky but lovable entry into the Fast and Furious franchise. We discuss how art can change depending on the context in which it is embedded, and the ways the franchise could have gone after this film. We also compare notes on th…

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106. The Blair Witch Project (Reprise) + 2023 Cows Super Quiz 1:10:02

10M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

The cows look back on 2023 with a Cows in the Field super-quiz -- how many questions can you get right?? Then, we reprise our Blair Witch episode, wherein we explore why the Blair Witch Project was the tenth highest grossing movie of 1999, why it took so long for Hollywood to capitalize on found footage horror, the nature of horror itself and why w…

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134: Grow More in 2024 1:17:47

11M ago1:17:47

1:17:47

2024 will mark a decade of unwavering confidence and determination to achieve with The Longhairs. We’re filled with gratitude for a journey that has been nothing short of epic. Between the milestones, camaraderie, community, and the raw moments of tenacity, there are too many to confine to a single post. That’s precisely why El Sicario, Elefante an…

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105. Fred Claus (w/ Emily St. James) 1:32:16

11M ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Join us and Emily St. James to discuss Fred Claus (streaming now on Max)! We marvel at the film's strange and unnecessarily complicated backstory about the cosmology of sainthood, discuss Santa Claus's moral epistemology, elf-yourself levels of CGI, why everyone deserves a second chance, and somehow spend five minutes discussing the phenomenon of "…

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104. LA Confidential (w/ Blake Howard) 1:18:41

11M ago1:18:41

1:18:41

Time to get HUSH HUSH with Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions). Noir, moral compromise, postwar LA, the American Dream, police, the LAPD, Dante FREAKING Spinotti, and MORE!

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103. Joe Vs. The Volcano (w/ Chad Perman) 1:32:50

12M ago1:32:50

1:32:50

Joe is going to die. But he has a chance to be a hero, and live like a king. Only, that means he'll have to jump into a volcano. Is Joe's story all of ours? We sit down with Chad Perman (Founder of Bright Wall / Dark Room) to dig into what makes this zany, existential, transcendent, hilarious, slapstick, profound movie so good. Along the way, we di…

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102. 24 Hour Party People (w/ Mattia Acetoso) 1:01:51

1y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

"The smaller the audience, the bigger the history." So, at least, said Tony Wilson, co-founder of Factory Records and larger than life character at the center of Michael Winterbottom's 2002 punk pseudo-music-doc, our topic today! We are joined by Professor of Italian Studies at Boston College to explore the pull of nostalgia, anticipated retrospect…

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101. Aliens (w/ Brendan Hodges) 1:40:07

1y ago1:40:07

1:40:07

James Cameron's terrifying and overwhelming sequel ALIENS is a rollercoaster that Roger Ebert called "absolutely, painfully and unremittingly intense." We sit down with Brendan Hodges to explore the film's power over us, what all that goo and slime means, the film's anti-bureaucratic "strong individualist" conservatism and second wave feminist ideo…

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100. The Virgin Suicides 1:18:24

1y ago1:18:24

1:18:24

It's just us for our one hundredth episode talking Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides! We hit all the good stuff: suburban malaise, fear, control, parenting, childhood, Trip Fontaine's hair, memory, privacy, the joys of human connection, first loves, and Kathleen Turner!

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99. King Arthur (2004) w/ Jon Gabrus 1:33:01

1y ago1:33:01

1:33:01

Have you ever wanted to know the TRUE story that inspired King Arthur? Did you know that Arthur was a freedom fighter battling for the independence of Britannia? Wait until you see what armor Guinevere preferred to wear into battle! And don't forget Tristan and his faithful falcon! Join us and Jon Gabrus (High & Mighty, Action Boyz, 101 Places to P…

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98. Starship Troopers (w/ Liam Billingham) 1:21:24

1y ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Liam Billingham (Die Hard on a Blank / OuevreBusters) joins us to discuss Paul Verhoeven's meta-propaganda Brechtian war film Starship Troopers. We discuss the film's odd mixture of big budget VFX with soap opera stars, how it's three movies in one, the nature of meaning in a world devoid of conflict, and art that risks embarrassment. It's a squish…

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133: Last Of The Greatest Generation 37:03

1y ago37:03

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If you were at The Great Cut, you will recognize Alan Tran as the man with a full-body video apparatus hustling around filming and hammering coffee for about 14 hours. If you weren’t there you can thank Alan for capturing the powerful and emotional moments beautifully portrayed in episode 9 of our docuseries on The Great Cut, Record-Breaking Succes…

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97. Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace (w/ Matt Teichman) 1:30:50

1y ago1:30:50

1:30:50

The Phantom Menace has weathered the highs and (mostly) lows of fan appraisal. Once derided, then reclaimed, where does it stand in 2023? We issue the definitive assessment: it is good (kind of). Matt Teichman (Elucidations Podcast) brings his colleague Jar Jar Binks along for the ride, as we discuss pod racing, queen wardrobes, lightsaber battles,…

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96. Roma (w/ Agustín Rayo) 1:04:35

1y ago1:04:35

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We sit down with my colleague Agustín Rayo (Professor of Philosophy, Dean of SHASS at MIT, and winner of the big number duel) to discuss Alfonso Cuarón's autobiographical film, Roma. We discuss memory, dreams, guilt, class, background, lenses, digital formats, and, of course, Mexico City.

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95. Oppenheimer (w/ Bilge Ebiri) 1:50:31

1+ y ago1:50:31

1:50:31

Join us and Bilge Ebiri (New York Magazine / Vulture) to discuss Christopher Nolan's deconstructed biopic about the man who birthed a very big bomb. Deconstructed narratives, quantum mechanics, moral dilemmas, subjective inflection, brilliant and sure-handed intercutting... and we set the record straight on whether Nolan's films are funny and wheth…

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132: From Mad Men To Mad Zen 26:02

1+ y ago26:02

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On this episode of Let It Ride we connect with “Zen-howlie-mad-man” Larry Feinstein, whose life is a testament to the power of transformation and the pursuit of passion. His early career in the world of advertising was a high-intensity whirlwind of creativity and deadlines, a path that eventually led him to seek more fulfilling endeavors—including …

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130: Long-Haired Foot Locker Exec Gary Harper 1:20:50

1+ y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Art Informs All From “special” classes in high school all the way to the top of Foot Locker, art has been the common thread through the ever-evolving career of Gary Harper. A performer, sign painter and death-defying fine artist, he can't seem to shake the hold art has on his life. This lifelong enthrallment has taken him from a dyslexic sibling of…

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94. What Maisie Knew (w/ Daniela Taplin Lundberg) 1:04:04

1+ y ago1:04:04

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Joining us to talk about What Maisie Knew (2012) is the film's producer, Daniela Taplin Lundberg (whose feature credits include The Kids Are All Right, Beasts of No Nation, and Honey Boy)! We talk about the challenges making independent feature films, the film's portrayal of divorce and new beginnings, and how it captures the feeling of a memory. A…

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131: Long-Haired Jiu Jitsu Practitioner Chris Lucas 2:04:48

1+ y ago2:04:48

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Imagine getting triangle-choked by a guy with magnificent hair. On this episode of Let It Ride El Sicario sits down with Chris Lucas, a personal friend and brown belt who’s not afraid to roll with his long hair in jiu jitsu. A long-haired jiujiteiro, former combat medic, father and husband, it’s safe to say he’s a man of many disciplines. In this p…

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129: CrossFit Legend Sam Dancer 1:59:33

1+ y ago1:59:33

1:59:33

Known not only for his raw strength and the 655 pound deadlift that left the world in awe, Sam Dancer is also unmistakable with his flowing long hair—a fitting symbol of the strength, freedom, and individuality he embodies. This tale goes beyond muscle, might, and manes. It's about heart, vision, and resilience. In this powerpacked episode Sam unea…

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93. Tar (w/ Emily St. James) 1:19:48

1+ y ago1:19:48

1:19:48

We sit down with Lydia Tár expert Emily St. James to talk about guilt, repression, cancel culture, subjectivity, moral hazards, the Todd Field Cinematic Universe, and... you guessed it... Oklahoma! How is any of this possible? Tune in to find out!

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128: Getting STRONG With Adam Von Rothfelder 2:04:48

1+ y ago2:04:48

2:04:48

Electrician, Fighter, Model…Strong Coffee Attention coffee lovers, fitness enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs. We're thrilled to welcome a true renaissance man, Adam Von Rothfelder, whose journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. From a union electrician to a rising professional fighter, from gracing the runway as a Versace model to star…

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92. Gremlins (w/ Brandon Polite) 1:10:23

1+ y ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Bright light! Bright light! We sit down with Brandon Polite (Philosophy, Knox College) to discuss Joe Dante's horror comedy masterpiece. Topics include: Chekov's rules of Gremlin lore, Mogwai metaphors, slapstick humor, why you shouldn't show this movie to young children, practical special effects, old and new Hollywood, capitalism, and what we can…

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127: Architecture Student Turned Burger Mogul 45:10

1+ y ago45:10

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Failing architecture school to work 16-hour days for minimum wage was not the plan for Ernesto…but it was just the catalyst he needed to galvanize his resolve. That’s when he committed to making his new business—and the burgers—the best they could be. On this episode of Let It Ride we talk to Ernesto Villanueva about what it’s like to start a busin…

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91. Solaris (2002 version, w/ Phil Iscove) 1:34:07

1+ y ago1:34:07

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How did Steven Soderbergh remake an obscure Soviet art-house film based on an even more obscure science fiction novel starring the most bankable A-list movie star? And how did he pull it off?! We sit down with Phil Iscove (Sleepy Hollow / Podcast Like It's...) to unpack the film's poetry and vibes, and explore what it would do to someone to encount…

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90. The Box (w/ Matt Strohl) 59:29

1+ y ago59:29

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Our guest Matt Strohl (Philosophy, Montana; author of Why It's OK to Love Bad Movies) thinks Richard Kelly's 2009 film THE BOX is due for a critical reappraisal, and we agree. We talk about altruism, self-deception, faith, freedom, Hell, Sartre, and why this is a freaking Christmas movie! Buckle up for a weird and wild journey into the unknown and …

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89. Manhunter (w/ Carly Severn) 1:27:46

1+ y ago1:27:46

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Welcoming back Carly Severn, we take a moment to indulge in Michael Mann's existential police / serial killer drama Manhunter. We talk about the film's distinctive use of unexpected style to convey the inner lives of its characters, the film's (and Mann's overall) focus on the individual rather than societal, dreams, tigers, mental illness, men doi…

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125: Master Long Hair Barber Shelbee Shearz 47:06

1+ y ago47:06

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It’s not every day you can get hair advice from a master long hair barber, but on this episode of The Longhairs podcast El Sicario sits down with his friend and personal long hair barber, Shelbee Shearz. The owner and proprietor of The Lion’s Mane Grooming Co. in San Diego, Shelbee is a master barber and educator specializing in men’s long hair. Sh…

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