Two movies about heroes embarking on a treacherous journey back to the woman they love — it’s The Odyssey vs. Forces of Nature.
Interstellar vs. Idiocracy: Space Cadets
Two dystopian futures buried in dust, where our heroes have to choose between what they want and what everyone needs — it’s Interstellar vs. Idiocracy.
One is a three-hour space epic where love transcends dimensions; the other is a 2006 comedy where the president is a former SmackDown champion. Emily argues the two share a thesis: the world doesn't end with a bang, it ends if we stop caring about our community.
Tune in for a breakdown of what makes Murph such a singular sci-fi hero, why Luke Wilson looks like a good listener, and all the similarities the present-day United States of America shares with Idiocracy. Unfortunately, President Camacho is a more capable leader than our real president.
Down To A Science: Oppenheimer vs Twister
Two movies about a dogged pursuit of scientific discovery and rag tag groups of likeminded people — it's Oppenheimer vs Twister.
Pierce the Veil: Memento vs The Tourist
Two movies about creating your own reality and identity, and how malleable those things can be — it's Memento vs The Tourist.
Reality Check: Inception vs Luce
Bat Nips: The Dark Knight vs Batman and Robin
I'm sorry, nerds. The Dark Knight has the incredible Heath Ledger but Batman & Robin has literally everything else I could want in a movie: George Clooney's chin, bat nipples, and ice puns.