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This week we are joined by our friend Joshua Jenkins (@thehandunseen)! We watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E25 "The Ending World" and S1E26 "The Beast That Shouted "I" At The Heart Of The World" and discuss the introspective finale, the desire for clarity, and the one and only Tom Cruise. 

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E23 "Tears" and S1E24 "The Last Cometh" and discuss art being life or death, transcendence, and Conner O'Malley's Slugs.

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E21 "The Birth Of Nerv" and S1E22 "Staying Human" and discuss understanding Asuka, the Mission Impossible series, and Nick reads to William.

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E19 "A Man's Battle" and S1E20 "The Shapes Of Hearts And Humans" and discuss serenity in silence, seeing Thunderbolts*, and William's new prediction.

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E17 " The Fourth To Be Determined" and S1E18 " Life And Death Decisions" and discuss the theatrical re-release of Star Wars - Episode III, Gendo's goal, and The Children's newfound hesitance. 

This week we are joined by our friend Joshua Jenkins (@thehandunseen)! We watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E15 "Lies and Silence" and S1E16 "The Sickness Unto Death, and Then..." and discuss the new film Sinners, "ponytailed Kaji", and a new form of Angel attack.

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E13 "Angel Infiltration" and S1E14 "Seele, The Seat Of The Soul" and discuss our spiritual views, Nick's memory, and Rei theories. 

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E11 "In The Still Darkness" and S1E12 "A Miracle's Worth" and discuss if we are comfortable with happiness, the show's small details, and a deep dive into all things Angels.

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E9 "Mind, Matching, Movement" and S1E10 "The Magma Diver" and discuss managing stressful situations, loving quiet character moments, and a different way to relate to The Matrix.

This week we are joined by our friend Joshua Jenkins (@thehandunseen)! We watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E7 " The Works Of Man" and S1E8 "Asuka Arrives In Japan" and discuss the show's representation of puberty, emotional stakes in video games, and the Kabbalah's Tree Of Life.

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E5 " Rei, Beyond The Heart" and S1E6 " Showdown In Tokyo-3" and discuss lazy franchises, how to avoid an "info dump", and our comfort levels with sexuality in animation.

This week, we watch Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E3 "The Silent Phone" and S1E4 " Rain, After Running Away" and discuss the internal conflicts of heroes, the quiet and meditative Japanese countryside, and William's desire for answers.

This week, we start Season 7 of the podcast with Neon Genesis Evangelion S1E1 "Angel Attack" and S1E2 "Unfamiliar Ceilings" and discuss our history with the series, how different cultures deal with tragedy, and mint chocolate treats.

This week we wrap up Season 6 of the podcast with Guillermo del Toro's twelfth feature film, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022), and discuss deliberate decisions, ranking his filmography, and what we will watch for Season 7.

This week, we watch Guillermo del Toro's eleventh feature film, Nightmare Alley (2021), and discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show, losing character motivations, and William's struggle with Barbie, again.

This week, we watch Guillermo del Toro's tenth feature film, The Shape Of Water (2017), and discuss winning Oscars with a fish-man romance, our favorite intimate moment, and whether or not it is a "message" movie.

This week, we watch Guillermo del Toro's ninth feature film, Crimson Peak (2015), and discuss our music homework, a favorite character design, and realizing Guillermo is more interested in ideas than people.

This week, we watch Guillermo del Toro's eighth feature film, Pacific Rim (2013), and discuss our shared hatred for naming characters in our writing, underwater nukes, and what makes this simultaneously one of Guillermo's best and worst films.

This week, we watch Guillermo del Toro's seventh feature film, Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), and discuss our picky music tastes, Guillermo's trouble with themes and metaphors, and wanting a Hellboy III.

This week, we watch Guillermo del Toro's sixth feature film, Pan's Labyrinth (2006), and discuss our goals for 2025, appreciating Guillermo's belief in magic, and loving the brutal violence.

This week, we watch Guillermo del Toro's fifth feature film, Hellboy (2004), and list our favorite things of 2024, hating the character Myers, and del Toro finding the right gear.

This week, we watch Guillermo del Toro's fourth feature film, Bade 2 (2002), and discuss Interstellar in IMAX, shitty shiny leather costumes, and getting worried about the rest of his filmography.

This week, we are joined by our friend, Joshua Jenkins, and watch Guillermo del Toro's third feature film, The Devil's Backbone (2001). We discuss third person drama, portraying kids during wartime, and all the metaphors.

This week we watch Guillermo del Toro's second feature film, Mimic (1997), and discuss our Thanksgiving break, Guillermo's struggle with the Weinsteins, and William forgetting why he liked watching this.

This week, we start Season 6 of the podcast with Guillermo del Toro's first feature film, Cronos (1993), and discuss which of his films we saw first, how he compares to the past directors we've discussed, and the bug inside the amulet.