Gael Boys

#95: The Divas of Rhodesia

In this episode, the boys go back to a much more racist and bloody time in late 1980s Africa to review the forgotten and deeply problematic action flick 'Red Scorpion.' A movie backed by everyone from disgraced American lobbyists, members of the Apartheid government of South Africa and mass murderers working for both intelligence agencies and military death squads. Very nasty stuff in this episode. Also talk of the Epstein emails, the breaking apart of the MAGA movement, entertainment being used as propaganda and how works of old help us understand this current moment in history.
Epstein Emails: https://journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/search?collection=092314e384a58618&utm_source=collection_share_link
 
 

#94: Dick Cheney's Deep State Spectacular

In this episode, The boys welcome Snel back to the show in order to talk about the recently departed vice president and sadistic war criminal Dick Cheney. Let's just say everything bad we are dealing with now, is all because of him. Also talk of Zohran Mamdani's rise, the long term damage Bush Jr's presidency did to American psyche, some movies about that period of history and comparing America's decrepit leaders to Dark Souls bosses.

#93: Abundance in The Grid

In this episode, the boys try something new, both try to talk about a different movies they've watched on the off-time doing the show. Jordan talks about 'Tron: Ares' meanwhile Liam talks about 'A House of Dynamite.' Mostly just turns into us embracing the usual brand of doomerism you've come to expect. Also talk of the AI Bubble, how all world leaders seem to be installing themselves into power for life, Liberals being jealous of fascists, Jared Leto's many accusations, and so much more!

#92: Hellraiser 2/2: The Weinstein Years

In this episode, the boys wrap up Hellraiser and Halloween with the final seven direct to video/streaming films. Covering two decades of diminishing returns, low budgets and two sex criminal brothers at the center of it all. Also talk of the American conservative's love of Hitler, the behemoth that is the mid 2000s horror machine, the future of long running horror franchises outside of the medium of film and just have fun shitting on some of the worst movies ever made.
Further Reading:
https://www.thefp.com/p/my-favorite-actress-is-not-human-tilly-norwood-artificial-intelligence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6ML6TwOcr0
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/14/private-chat-among-young-gop-club-members-00592146?nid=0000015a-dd3e-d536-a37b-dd7fd8af0000&nname=playbook-pm&nrid=00000159-d64a-daea-a15d-f7ff3be60000
 

#91: Hellraiser 1/2: The Barker Years

In this episode, the boys embrace the spooky season with a retrospective on Clive Barker's 'Hellraiser' series. Starting this long walk in the wilderness with the theatrical entries. Which is where this series peaks early. Get comfortable, this is going to be a tough one! Also talk on the Saudis buying everything, American hopelessness, being queer in 80s England, and high praise for the greatest filmmaker that does not exist. 

#90: Escape from America

In this episode, the boys go full genre cinema and talk some John Carpenter. In this case his 'Escape from America' duology. One film utterly timeless and the other....not so much. Also talk about political violence becoming the new American fad, the urban decay of Reagan's America, the difference between 80s and 90s filmmaking and simple pleasures of a good action flick. 

#89: MGS 1/3: Escape From Big Shell

In this episode, the boys welcome newcomer Eliot to the show to begin a deep dive on the Metal Gear series. Gaming's most political, strange and enjoyable series. Like spending way too much time with that friend whose way to into conspiracy theories. This episode will cover the first and second games, with 3, 4 and 5 to come at a later date. Also talk about an Israeli official getting caught in a pedophile honeypot scheme, Trump questioning his mortality and us trying to unpack this beast of a franchise in under two hours.

#88: Superman 7: The Quest For Woke

In this episode, John returns to the show to breakdown 2025's Superman with the boys. The result is a messy, loud, yet rather hopeful look into what media might be in the years to come. Also talk of the famine in Gaza, Jeremy Corbyn's comeback into politics, Israel being the new bad guy in action movies and what superhero movies even mean in a darker, more nihilistic world. 

#87: 28 Brexits Later

In this episode, the boys rip flesh limb from limb to talk about the '28 Days/Week/Years Later' series. A group of films that just so happen to be about zombies killing everyone while also feeling like a roadmap to where the United Kingdom has fallen into. Fascinating stuff! Also talk of how two auteurs can compliant each others worst impulses, the creeping sense of nihilism fully embracing current pop culture and how there is no fix to any of it.

#86: Patrick Bateman's Ten Rules For Life

On the this episode, the boys use the collapse of American life to talk about one of their favorite movies, Mary Harron's 'American Psycho.' Based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis and the prefect movie for our current moment. As well as the previous moment and the future one. Also talk of the Epstein files, the future of America's popcorn politicians, Wall Street psychopathy and how satire is now treated as total sincerity.