This week on The Never Seen It Podcast, we’re talking Pan’s Labyrinth — Guillermo del Toro’s haunting 2006 masterpiece where fairytales collide with fascism. Set in 1944 Spain, the story follows young Ofelia, sent to live with her ruthless stepfather, Captain Vidal — a man so terrifying, he makes the actual monsters look kind. At…
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This week on The Never Seen It Podcast, we enter the shadowy, hypnotic labyrinth that is David Lynch’s Inland Empire — and honestly, we’re still trying to find our way out. In true Lynch fashion, this one’s a full-on fever dream: fragmented timelines, identity blurring, eerie rabbits, haunted Hollywood lots, and more emotional dread than…
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In this episode of Never Seen It, we ride into the dusty town of Tombstone—the 1993 cult classic Western that helped redefine the genre for a new generation. With a loaded cast featuring Kurt Russell, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, and the late, great Val Kilmer as the unforgettable Doc Holliday, we take a deep dive…
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This Week: Breaking Down the 2024 Oscar-Winning Film ‘Anora’ with Special Guest Amber Wyatt” Join us as we dive into Anora, the 2024 Academy Award-winning film from visionary director Sean Baker. Our special guest, Amber Wyatt—a former exotic dancer—shares her unique perspective on the film’s authenticity and relatable themes. We also explore Sean Baker’s signature…
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In this heated discussion, the gang tackles one of the most controversial horror films ever made—A Serbian Film (2010). Justin defends the movie, arguing that beneath its extreme content lies a sharp critique of exploitation, both in the adult film industry and under oppressive systems. He acknowledges how hard it is to watch but insists…
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In this hazy and hilarious episode, we dive deep into Up in Smoke, the iconic 1978 stoner comedy that launched Cheech and Chong from counterculture legends to cinematic trailblazers. We explore the film’s place in the cultural zeitgeist of stoner flicks and how it helped define the genre with its laid-back absurdity, offbeat humor, and…
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The Triple-A’s are back! Arnold, Alex, and Adrian dive into all the big (and wild) entertainment news of the week—starting with the Oscars. Conan’s hosting, but will the show finally be fun again? Plus, we talk about Kathleen Kennedy stepping down from Lucasfilm, the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg, and why VHS tapes (yes, actual video…
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Episode Title: Falling for A.I. – Her (2013) and the Loneliness of Modern Love In this episode, we take a deep dive into Her (2013), Spike Jonze’s poignant sci-fi romance about love, technology, and human connection. Joaquin Phoenix delivers a heartbreaking performance as Theodore, a lonely writer who unexpectedly falls for his A.I. operating system,…
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Lost in Translation (2003) – A Dreamy Look at Love, Loneliness & Tokyo Nights There’s something undeniably magical about Sofia Coppola’s *Lost in Translation* (2003). It’s a film that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll, like the fading echo of a dream. In this episode of *The Never Seen It Podcast*, we…
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Never Seen It Podcast – Episode 51 Didi (2024)
In this episode of The Never Seen It Podcast, we’re diving deep into Didi, a coming-of-age film that hit us all right in the feels. On the surface, it’s a story about a teenage boy navigating identity, family, and growing pains—but underneath, it’s a beautifully layered film packed with cultural nuance, millennial nostalgia, and that…
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