Gael Boys

#57: Planes, Trains and Giant Mechanical Spiders

In this episode, the boys talk about the notorious 1999 flop 'Wild Wild West' and how it sets the stage for Hollywood as we know now. Also talk about the UK elections, trouble in the house of Biden, Hollywood producer Jon Peters being fucking insane and how Will Smith is probably going to be O.J Simpson 2.0Further Reading:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aziuR76Cekhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknzW8ZPVLg

#56: Bond Retrospective Part 4/6: James Bond kills Robert Maxwell

In this episode, the boys return to the world of James Bond to cover the Brosnan era. It starts so strong and burns out so fast. Although there is a lot of laughs along the way. Also talk of Biden's disaster of a debate, The U.S Supreme Court going rogue, 90s action movie nostalgia and how this era of Bond and easily the most frustrating of everything we've done so far.  

#55: A Nightmare on Queer Street

In this episode. The boys tackle possibly the gayest film of all time. Intentional or otherwise, 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge.' A film whose reputation needs no introduction in it's relation to LGBTQ+ cannon. Also talk on more troubles in the world of Israel and Trump, horror being a safe haven for queers and the fine line between art and trash. 

#54: Giving Head at Brideshead

In this episode. The boys kick off Pride Month with something a little outside our wheelhouse with Brideshead Revisited. The English literary classic turned into a critically acclaimed miniseries that's now an LGBTQ+ favorite. Lots of implications in this one. Also talk of Trump's legal issues, the downfall of Israel, queer coding in classic Hollywood films and how being rich and successful makes you miserable. 
Further Reading:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl8FaJg2o5Ahttps://archive.is/20130901174026/http://www.theguardian.com/books/2008/sep/27/evelynwaugh.fiction

#53: Baby Billy's Bible Bunkers

In this episode. The boys return to the world of Todd Howard with some spicy takes on the new Fallout show from Jeff Bezos and Jonathan Nolan. The result is a very funny, super slick and surprisingly solid show in the realm of streaming shovel ware. Also talks of Trump's bad day at this year's Libertarian Convention, the upcoming ICC warrants against Bibi, the UK government being stupid, making fun of video game devs who just want to be film directors and reminiscing about Uwe Boll movies. 
 

#52: Jesse Plemons Murder Pit

In this episode, the boys are once again joined by Snel to discuss the summer's most spineless movie, Civil War. A film that fails to say anything about politics, class, war, journalism, America or anything of substance. Also talks about the invasion of Rafah, Trump being BBF's with Hannibal Lecter, the Tiktokification of modern filmmaking and get into the weeds of what an actual American Civil War 2.0 would look like.  

#51: Star Wars 4/4: How Darth Revan Got His Grove Back

In this episode, the boys finish off the behemoth that is Star Wars by talking about about the extra stuff like books, games, comics, television shows. Much like the films we started excited and left tired and broken. Also talk about chaos at American college campuses, American burning it's international reputation for war criminals, how 2004 was the peak year for FPS games and how miserable it is to be an actual Star Wars fan right now. 

#50: 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

#49: 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

#48: 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