16 chapters across the catalog
The corruption of movie review site Rotten Tomatoes is discussed, with claims that critics are paid to manipulate scores. Listeners are directed to the Daily Ratings podcast as a consistent, independent alternative. The segment also includes a birthday shout-out for Dame Trinity and a brief mention of PBR Street Gang's support for listener-funded radio.
Killers of the Flower Moon and Scorsese Film Criticism
Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," produced by Apple, receives criticism for its three-and-a-half-hour runtime and inaccurate Southern accents. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, is described as difficult to watch in a single sitting.
Gran Turismo Movie, Product Placement and Positive Role Models
The hosts discuss the new "Gran Turismo" film, noting its heavy use of Sony product placement but praising its depiction of positive male role models. Adam Curry mentions that No Agenda race car driver Ashlyn Speed gave the movie a positive review. The segment also touches on the difficulty of getting movies produced without significant corporate sponsorship in the current industry climate.
A segment from Jimmy Kimmel Live is discussed, where pedestrians were asked to review a non-existent movie titled "Thawing Albert." The bit is used to illustrate how easily people can be prompted to provide phony testimonials for the media.
Songbird Movie Review, COVID-23 Lockdown Fiction
Adam Curry reviews the Michael Bay-produced film "Songbird," which depicts a dystopian future under a "COVID-23" lockdown. He describes the movie as a "humongous piece of crap" with little social message, focusing instead on a romance between a courier and a quarantined woman.
A review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens critiques the film for having "too much running" and being a reboot of the original 1977 movie. The review praises the use of practical effects and real dynamite over CGI but notes plot holes and a perceived political subtext. Daisy Ridley's performance is discussed alongside a mention of her appearing "hammered" in a specific interview.
Adam Curry reviews the film Blade Runner 2049 after seeing it at the Bullock Museum IMAX theater. He criticizes the movie for being excessively slow and nearly three hours long, noting that Harrison Ford does not appear until late in the film.
Diane Keaton Acting Critique, The Godfather Part II
A critique of Diane Keaton's performance in "The Godfather Part II" argues that her acting was subpar despite the film's critical acclaim. The host plays a clip of the "abortion" dialogue scene to illustrate the perceived lack of emotional depth in her delivery.
A review of "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" highlights the high-quality experience at the Bullock Museum IMAX theater in Austin, Texas. The hosts compare the cost of movie entertainment to the value provided by the twice-weekly No Agenda podcast.
In a recurring segment, one host argues that the classic film "Rebel Without a Cause" is poorly made despite its high critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes. They play a brief snippet of the film to demonstrate what they perceive as awkward acting and dialogue. The host vows to continue pestering the other with clips until they agree to watch and critique the movie.
Movie Reviewer Decline, Fake Celebrity Interviews
The era of trusted movie critics like Siskel and Ebert has ended, replaced by a promotion-driven system where reviewers are paid to praise films. Many "exclusive" celebrity interviews are revealed to be "canned" junkets where the interviewer and the star are never actually in the same room. This lack of honesty in entertainment journalism is attributed to the consolidated ownership of networks and film studios.
A critical review of the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall highlights numerous perceived plot holes and unrealistic action sequences. Specific criticism is directed at a scene where Bond survives a five-hundred-foot fall from a train trestle into water only to reappear in India without explanation. The discussion notes that the last Bond film watched by one participant featured a soundtrack by Duran Duran, dating back to 1985.
The hosts review Bobcat Goldthwait's film "God Bless America," a dark satire about a man who goes on a killing spree against reality TV stars and uncivilized citizens. They praise the film's monologues regarding the decline of American culture and encourage listeners to support the director by purchasing the film legally.
A movie recommendation is given for "The Ghost Writer," a Roman Polanski film starring Pierce Brosnan. The plot involves a ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister, a character modeled after Tony Blair. The film is praised for its sinister pacing and suspenseful storytelling.
Iron Man and The International Movie Recommendations
The hosts briefly discuss their holiday movie viewing, including the first "Iron Man" film. They strongly recommend "The International," a thriller starring Clive Owen that explores international banking corruption. The segment serves as a media recommendation for listeners interested in themes of global financial malfeasance.
The hosts provide a negative review of the film Sex and the City 2, describing it as insulting to the audience's intelligence. They warn male listeners that attending the movie with a partner will lead to unnecessary and difficult relationship discussions. The film is criticized for its excessive two-hour and fifteen-minute runtime and disjointed storytelling.
