Dec 13, 2017
The Netflix mini-series “Godless” was so jam-packed, we had to break our review into two parts. Craig and Jake discuss the mysterious German woman (2:46), a Mary Agnes spinoff (5:17), how to define this series (6:21), the town of Blackdom (8:43), subverted expectations (13:42), Frank Griffin and the mythology of the...
Dec 6, 2017
“Godless” is a new limited series from Netflix. If you liked “Westworld,” would you definitely like “Godless.” It’s a subversive western with a diverse cast and strong, female characters. And we loved it. After making an exciting podcast announcement, Craig and Jake discuss the show’s marketing and...
Jul 26, 2017
Dolores and Maeve aren’t the only strong female television characters in a western setting. The 90’s gave us “Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman.” Special guest Vanessa Cole from the fan site “Westworld Watchers” joins Craig and Heather to discuss the pilot episode. They talk about the history behind the show (6:46),...
Jul 12, 2017
If you love dystopian sci-fi and you haven’t watched “Black Mirror,” you need to change that immediately. A great episode to start with (and one that relates heavily to the themes of “Westworld”) is “Be Right Back.” Craig and Jake discuss the episode’s commentary on grief (3:19), how we portray...
Feb 22, 2017
“Westworld” isn’t HBO’s first foray into westerns. Back in 2004, “Deadwood” premiered and although it didn’t last long, it remains one of the finest western-themed television shows ever made. Craig, Heather, and Brian review the pilot. Hear them talk about the history of the real Deadwood, South Dakota...