Wes Thompson, Rett York
Generation Video Podcast
Analyzing movies through a generational lens https://linktr.ee/generationvideo
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Episodes
Gran Torino 12.09.2025 2:19:17
This week, we're taking a look back at Clint Eastwood's 2008 film, Gran Torino. It's been 17 years since this film was released. How does the movie resonate today? Are its themes still relevant in the modern day? Join us as we look back and discuss! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gran-torino--67739777
Horse Feathers 30.08.2025 2:08:23
On this week's episode, we're discussing the 1932 Marx Bros classic Horse Feathers, and its enduring relevance to modern comedy and pop culture. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/horse-feathers--67562200 #groucho #chico #harpo #marx #marxbros #comedy #film #movie #vaudville #broadway #comedy #comedian #comedians #zany #satire #wit #witty
Starship Troopers 22.08.2025 2:53:24
Our most generational divide yet! This week Wes brings the receipts and destroys another one of Rett's childhood classics: 1997's Starship Troopers. This movie has had a resurgence in popularity recently. Does it still hold up? Listen and find out! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/starship-troopers--67477512 #scifi #sciencefiction #action #horror #90s #bug #bugs #robertheinlein #heinlein #pulp #no...
Armed and Dangerous 09.08.2025 2:16:47
Join us as we look back at the 1986 comedy classic Armed and Dangerous, starring John Candy and Eugene Levy. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/armed-and-dangerous--67309081
9 02.08.2025 2:12:38
This week Rett and Wes discuss 2009's animated film 9, directed by Shane Acker. Listen as we journey to the source in order to protect the future. And be careful not to disturb The Beast! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9--67224984
The Fifth Element 18.07.2025 3:28:30
This week Wes and Rett welcome back special guest bestseller Cambell finalist and Dragon award winning author Brian Niemeier to discuss 1997's sci fi cult classic The Fifth Element. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fifth-element--67027549 Link to Brian's Nethereal 10th Anniversary Special Edition Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianniemeier/nethereal-10th-anniversary-specia...
300 30.06.2025 1:59:15
This week Rett and Wes head into battle to discuss Zach Snyder's film 300. Adapted from the Frank Miller comic, this sprawling epic was highly anticipated in 2006. How does it hold up today? Listen and find out! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/300--66800393 #300 #zachsnyder #gerardbutler #frankmiller #lynnvarley #comic #comics #graphicnovel #sparta #spartan #spartans #thisissparta #Greek #Greece...
El Mariachi 14.06.2025 2:24:24
#drunkenzombie alum and #themidnightdrivein host Bryan Wolford stops by store to chat with us about Robert Rodriguez's early #90s debut #film El Mariachi. Made for just $7000, this #grindhouse #movie was early #90s #indie #filmschool, and the prequel to #Desperado https://www.spreaker.com/episode/el-mariachi--66554980 #robertrodriguez #elmariachi #guitar #Mariachi #action
Hot Rod 06.06.2025 2:19:43
This week Rett and Wes get freakin pumped drinking green tea all day and talking about beloved #2000s #comedy #movie #HotRod, starring #AndySamberg, #IslaFisher, #BillHader and #DannyMcBride. Cool beans. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-rod--66419582
Dirty Work 24.05.2025 2:12:23
Note to self: promote dumb podcast episode about dumb Norm Macdonald movie https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dirty-work--66252021
Transformers 10.05.2025 2:37:04
This week we look back at Michael Bay's Transformers from 2007. One of Rett's favorite movies growing up, but how does it land with an old Gen X'er like Wes? Listen and find out! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transformers--66029610
Mortal Kombat 04.05.2025 2:35:10
It has begun! The Ska Geek joins us this week to talk about the original Mortal Kombat movie from 1995. We talk about growing up with the games, playing in shady arcades, and the hype surrounding the film. Finish him! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mortal-kombat--65891871 The Ska Geek Podcast https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jamesvolpe VOLPEdesign https://volpedesign.dashery.com/ Music by Gram...
Joe Dirt 27.04.2025 2:37:13
This week Wes and Rett talk into the microphone to get the dirt on Joe Dirt. Life's a garden, dig it. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-dirt--65767058 Follow the show on X @genvideopodcast and on Instagram @generationvideopodcast to secure your reservation for the hottest new releases! Email your feedback and suggestions to generationvideo@yahoo.com
Dead Alive 08.04.2025 2:43:53
This week Wes and Rett look back at a #horror #comedy classic Dead Alive, one of #sirpeterjackson's early #films before #lotr Gas up the #mower for the #zombicide. #haventseenmumyet #zombie #zombies #newzealand #weta #wetaworkshop https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dead-alive--65413446
Noises Off 30.03.2025 1:53:07
This week we take to the stage to talk about Noises Off, a farcical theater comedy from 1992. Don't forget the sardines! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/noises-off--65239939 #actors #acting #actorslife #theater #theatre #stage #play #actor #michaelcaine #johnritter #christophereeve #carolburnett
Princess Mononoke 28.03.2025 26:08
We recently checked out the 4k #IMAX remaster of #PrincessMononoke. Listen to our reactions in this short bonus episode. #ghibli #studioghibli #miyazaki #hayaomiyazaki #anime #film #90s #imax #amc #podcast #episode
Big Fish 22.03.2025 2:56:00
This week Rett and Wes revisit Tim Burton's Big Fish from 2003. Listen as we discuss revisiting this film after many years. A man sees things differently at different times in his life. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-fish--65033344 Follow the show on X @genvideopodcast and on Instagram @generationvideopodcast to secure your reservation for the hottest new releases! Email your feedback and su...
Mickey 17 09.03.2025 21:37
Just got out of seeing the new #BongJoonHo #scifi #comedy #film #Mickey17 starring #RobertPattinson. Listen to our review in this #bonus #podcast #episode https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mickey-17--64771524 #naomiackie #stevenyeun #tonicollette #markruffalo
Mars Attacks 08.03.2025 2:31:20
This week Wes and Rett and Tom Jones fight off an alien invasion when Mars Attacks! Listen as we talk some classic Tim Burton weirdness. Ack! Ack ack! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mars-attacks--64766136 Follow the show on X @genvideopodcast and on Instagram @generationvideopodcast to secure your reservation for the hottest new releases! Email your feedback and suggestions to generationvideo@ya...
Fearless 01.03.2025 2:25:26
This week Wes and Rett forget how to do their jobs when they get their first customer. Rett's cousin Brett stops in to rent Jet Li's Fearless from 2006. Listen as we discuss our history with this film and martial arts movies in general. The true challenge in life is not to become better than others, but to improve yourself. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fearless--64637984 Follow the show on X @...
3:10 To Yuma 08.02.2025 2:28:53
Wes and Rett rob the stagecoach this week as they hurry to catch the 3:10 To Yuma, starring Christian Bale and Russell Crowe. Listen as we discuss the history of westerns and the genre's influence on video games and pop culture. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-10-to-yuma--64276049 Follow the show on X @genvideopodcast and on Instagram @generationvideopodcast to secure your reservation for the...
Forgetting Sarah Marshall 01.02.2025 2:45:52
Are you breaking up with me? This week Rett and Wes have trouble Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Join us as we look back on this classic raunchy comedy from the late 2000s. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgetting-sarah-marshall--64108848 Follow the show on X @genvideopodcast and on Instagram @generationvideopodcast to secure your reservation for the hottest new releases! Email your feedback and su...
Dead Again 25.01.2025 2:28:51
Wes and Rett recall their past lives in this week's discussion of Dead Again, starring Sir Kenneth Branagh and Dame Emma Thompson. Listen as we try to stay sharp and cut through the plot. These.... Are for you!! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dead-again--63895980 #sir #kennethbranagh #dame #emmathompson #90s #mystery #thriller #hypnotist #hypnotism #pastlives #scissor #scissors #psychiatrist #ps...
Jumper 18.01.2025 2:46:03
Rett and Wes team up this week to talk about 2008's Jumper, starring Hayden Christensen. Follow us through the rift and listen as we jump through our review. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jumper--63738976 Follow the show on X @genvideopodcast and on Instagram @generationvideopodcast to secure your reservation for the hottest new releases! Email your feedback and suggestions to generationvideo@y...
Shuto Kousoku Trial 11.01.2025 2:15:57
Wes and Rett cruise the Tokyo expressway looking to race in this week's film Shuto Kousoku Trial. This 80s street racing film inspired video game series such as Ridge Racer and Tokyo Xtreme Racer, along with The Fast and The Furious film franchise. So hop in to your Nissan Skyline and prepare to drift into the night. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shuto-kousoku-trial--63657626 https://archive.or...
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