Debaser: A Film Podcast

Will & Jared begin a new mini-series delving into the comic book movies of the past, the very specific past, between 1995 and 2005. Years before the MCU or The Dark Knight. Back when comic book movies weren't exactly taken seriously, and certainly weren't the dominant topic of conversation in film and media.

We begin with a foray into a oft-forgotten big budget spectacle that spawned multiple headlines due to...

Will & Jared are joined by Kourtney to discuss the 1997 Gen X classic, Grosse Pointe Blank!  

Can a romantic comedy be this dark and full of shootouts? Is the film coasting on its killer soundtrack? Is the dialogue "like Gilmore Girls for men?" What are Instagram Reels even meant for? Listen to find out!

Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Will & Jared sit down to rap rhapsodic about the love life of record store owner Rob Gordon in the romantic comedy High Fidelity.

How good is the soundtrack? Is John Cusack's character likable? What major star had a breakout performance in this flick?  Do the hosts spend entirely too long pontificating about issues in the film industry and making art for profit? Listen to find out!

On the Debaser next time: Grosse Pointe Bla...

In the conclusion to the Top Ten Films of 2024: Will, Jared, and Kourtney conclude their lists with the top five films they saw last year, as well as some special categories!

What two well regarded movies did Jared actually hate? Did all three hosts pick the same movie for their number two spot? What surprise movie does Kourtney have as her number one? Listen to find out!

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It's award season, and Debaser is here to give you their top TEN films from the past year! Kourtney joins Will & Jared as they each list their favorite movies they saw in 2024.

What film did each of the hosts put in their top three? Is it illegal to pick two films for one spot? Does Will still hate camp? Did Emilia Perez make the cut?! Listen to find out!

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Will & Jared reconvene in their dark castle deep in eastern Europe to discuss the new gothic vampire tale from their beloved Robert Eggers, the recently released Nosferatu!

What major Hollywood director serves as a mentor to Robert Eggers? What hang up does Jared have with this film? Where do the hosts rank this film in the director's filmography? How big is Nosferatu's dong? Listen to find out!

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On the final episode of our dystopian science fiction mini-series, Will & Jared are joined by special guest Steven Meadows as they discuss the John Carpenter classic They Live!

How criminally overlooked is this movie? What video game character ripped off this film wholesale? What President's famous campaign poster is cribbing the film's art design? What does the ten-minute long fight scene between our protago...

In our third episode on dystopian science fiction, Will & Jared are joined by special guest Steven Meadows to discuss the 2013 climate change class war action thriller Snowpiecer!

Why did this blockbuster film have such a muted release in America? What legendarily evil man continuously fought with the director? How hot is Chris Evans in this movie? What exactly does the fish scene even mean?! Listen to find out!

Continuing our miniseries on dystopian science fiction, Will & Jared relive their rebellious teenage years by revisiting the 2005 action political thriller V for Vendetta. 

How obsessed was Jared with V for Vendetta when it released? Has the film aged well in nearly twenty years? Is it cringe, and is that even a bad thing? What TWO DIFFERENT major internet subcultures did the Wachowskis accidentally create?  Listen to ...

Debaser begins a new miniseries on dystopian science fiction beginning with today's film: Children of Men (2006).

What should an expecting parent do in uncertain times? Is this film criminally underappreciated? How prophetic is the movie and was it by accident? What hit video game franchise does Jared believe owes its entire existence to this film? What advice do the hosts have for people after the election? Listen to...

Note: This episode was recorded back on October 26th, 2024.

Will & Jared sit down with special guest Alex Megna to discuss the 2014 horror film It Follows.

Is the film a modern masterpiece or gimmicky trash? Are there unexplained plot holes or is it simply dream-like logic? Where do each of the hosts land on the movie and will they be able to respectfully disagree? What frightful encounter did Will experience ...

Happy Halloween!

Since Debaser was cut short this month due to, y'know, EVERYTHING, we are releasing a special episode today in honor of the spooky holiday.

Will & Jared sit down with friend of the pod Alex to discuss the 2020 film Psycho Goreman! Is this sci-fi dark comedy a fun and gory twist on the Power Rangers formula of big monster costumes? Or is it cringe B movie schlock meant for the SyFy channel...

Will is out on assignment this week, so Kourtney sits down with Jared to discuss the A24 film by Jane Schoenbrun that's making waves: I Saw The TV Glow. 

Does this Lynchian, coming-of-age moody tone poem hit with a whimper or a bang? What does the film have to say about the trans experience? Does Kourtney unlock the plot for Jared in a way that completely changes how he viewed the film? Listen to find out!

The "nostalgia&qu...

Will & Jared discuss a Netflix original that is already being hailed as one of the best films of the year: Rebel Ridge! The film follows a black veteran harassed by police in a small southern town, forcing him to bring down the corrupt officers that threaten him and those close to him.

Is this modern take on Rambo: First Blood a thoughtful thriller or contemporary copaganda? Why is the internet so divided on the ending...

Will & Jared discuss what many are calling the scariest film of the year: Longlegs! Longlegs follows a gifted young FBI agent as she attempts to unravel satanic clues to stop a decades-long killing spree. Afterwards, Will also gives a quick review of Twisters in 4DX.

Is the dark, eerie Longlegs a testament to serial killer thrillers of the 90s? Or is it a half-baked Silence of the Lambs wannabe? Does Nicolas Cage give...

Will & Jared discuss the recently released indie action-comedy Thelma! Thelma follows the exploits of a 93 year old grandmother on the hunt for the crooks that scammed her out of $10,000, with her nagging but loving relatives chasing after her. Later, Jared also gives a quick review of M. Night Shyamalan's Trap!

Is Thelma the senior citizen's answer to Mission Impossible, or should it have stayed in the assis...

Will & Jared discuss the recently released indie comedy The People's Joker! A send-up of the Batman mythos, The People's Joker is a coming-of-age story of a young trans woman looking to break into comedy.

Is it one of the boldest comedies in years, or is it more of a Jared Leto Joker? Is this the best Batman movie since The Lego Batman Movie? Should two cishet guys with a podcast even have an opinion on this ...

Will & Jared cover the polarizing and popular indie sleaze film from late last year, Emerald Fennell's SALTBURN!

Is it a biting satire of the idle rich, or a tawdry take on Brideshead Revisited for the Euphoria generation? What infamous scene was, to Jared's dismay, improvised? Did anything crazy happen in the last few weeks since our most recent episode? Did we forget to mention that Barry Keoghan is in his ...

Will & Jared are joined by Kyle Walker to discuss Christopher Nolan's twisty turn-of-the-century rival magician film, The Prestige! 

In this follow up to Batman Begins, Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman star as London magicians determined to constantly outmaneuver each other after a tragic accident, perhaps at any cost. The film also stars Michael Caine, Andy Serkis, and David Bowie as Nikola Tesla.

Why did...