Gael Boys

Star Wars 3/4: The Rise of Capitalism

In this episode, the boys jump in with an extra long episode to talk about the most infamous and divisive era of Star Wars yet, the sequel trilogy. Getting into the fan backlash, behind the scenes drama and personal grievances. There's no coming back from this! Also talk about America's favorite murderer OJ Simpson, Screenwriters addicted to social media, how studio filmmaking is broken and just how low a franchise can go before it's officially too late.
Colin Trevorrow & Derek Connolly’s Duel of the Fates script
https://archive.org/details/dotf_20200426

Star Wars 2/4: Revenge of the Prequels

In this episode, the boys return to Star Wars, this time to discuss the prequel trilogy. Which is as awful as you remember it, regardless of childhood nostalgia or irony poisoning. Awful CGI, offensive racial stereotypes and enough tonal whiplash to break ones neck. These movies suck! Also talk of the fall of The Artist Formerly Known As Diddy, Elon Musk's embarrassing deformation deposition, getting further into Lucas' bizarre politics and just mercilessly ribbing these movies and the fanbase that loves them.
Further Reading:https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/diddy-cassie.pdfhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24539298-musk-depositionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwTS0ENmsTU&ab_channel=Noobnut125https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da8s9m4zEpo&ab_channel=StarWars

Star Wars 1/4: The Cynicism Strikes Back

In this episode, the boys tackle one of science fictions most prolific and divisive franchises out there. Star Wars, and all the baggage that comes with it. From it's creator and fans. Strap in for a wild ride. Also talk of Israel's 24 hours of madness that lead to the killing of half a dozen aid workers, and almost starting war with Iran, franchises going through identity crises and how the creator of a series might not be the best guy to have in charge.
Noam Chomsky and Alan Dershowitz debate (2005)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dvMdSuLKCE

Dune Month 3/3: Chapterhouse Cleaning

In this episode, the boys close out Dune Month going through the lesser known entries of Dune as a franchise. Including the unmade Alejandro Jodorowsky movie, the 2000 Sci-Fi channel miniseries and some of the video games, old and new. Along with conversations about The US Government banning Tik-Tok, Jonathan Glazer being based, getting nostalgic about old cable television and our hatred of MMO games.  

Dune Month 2/3: Feyd-Rautha's Fetish Party

In the second installment of Dune Month. The boys discuss Denis Villeneuve's long awaited and delayed 'Dune: Part Two.' Does it live up to the hype? Yes it does! Spoilers everywhere in this one! Also talk about Trump not going to jail despite what Facebook tells you, the GOP's new favorite black friend Mark Robinson, Aaron Bushnell and Liam gets very mad at Liberals. 
 

Dune Month 1/3: God Emperor's TED Talk

In this episode, the boys decide to dedicate the entire of month of March to Dune. Starting with some thoughts on part 1 of Denis Villeneuve's adaption, thoughts on the books and Frank Herbert who sucks as a person. Also talk of Twinks getting swole, how drugs are actually good, Villeneuve's cinematic incel obsession and how much Paul Atreides and Osama bin Laden have in common.  

Mr. Nespresso & the Dial of Petrol

To close out 9/11 month, Jordan returns to the pod after a short absence to talk about Stephen Gaghan's 2005 political thriller 'Syriana.' A film both about the price of doing business and politics for profit. Along with seemingly being designed to drive anyone with ADHD to the brink of madness. Also talk of based chad AMLO, actors playing against type and how capitalism can kill the soul sometimes faster than it can kill real-life people.

(Insert Tasteless 9/11 Joke Here)

In this episode Jordan is incapacitated by the deep state. So Liam recruits returning guest Kyle to talk about Paul Greengrass' docudrama thriller 'United 93.' A genuinely great film you'll vary rarely watch twice. Also talk of the death of Alexei Navalny, Trump's golden shoes, Paul Greengrass and his films. All while our we both try not to get extremely depressed during all of this.
Further Reading:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT0tCSaWZ9Q&https://gettrumpsneakers.comhttps://vimeo.com/139143529https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra3sYuild4U&ab_channel=TimeCapsule

War Crime Simulator 2012

In this episode the boys walk into the heart of darkness to talk about 2012's cult classic third-person shooter 'Spec Ops: The Line.' A game that's back into public consciousness after it's recent and mysterious delisting along the viral images of different war going on around the world forces us all to question how video games are treating the subject of war as entertainment. Also an update on everyone's favorite vampire Peter Thiel, a Pennsylvania republican who made a snuff film, Israel in cope mode after the ICJ ruling and us getting nostalgic about old shooter games from our teenage years. 
Walt Williams' Book:https://www.amazon.ca/Significant-Zero-Heroes-Villains-Fight/dp/1501129953

The Gates of Hell & Schnitzel

In this episode the boys are drained as they attempt to talk about the most disturbing and one of the best films of last year. Jonathan Glazer's 'The Zone of Interest.' A slice of life drama that just so happens to be about Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and the awful things he took part in. Also we get into the importance of theatrical sound design, Glazer's very strange career as a filmmaker and the wild history of Nazis being portrayed on screen.