I'm Your Buddy

This week, we watch Michael Mann's seventh feature film Ali (2001) and discuss the challenges of portraying a legend, conventional biopics, and an alternate universe where Will Smith won the Oscar.

This week for a bonus episode, we watch Shin Godzilla (2016) and discuss its similarities to Neon Genesis Evangelion, American individualism, and what childhood movie is a bond between us.

This week, we watch Michael Mann's sixth feature film The Insider (1999) and discuss Hideo Kojima, infuriating corporate lawyers, and the urge to stare out into the ocean void.

This week, we watch Michael Mann's fifth feature film Heat (1995) and discuss the brilliantly understated script, men's struggle in the modern world, and Val Kilmer reloading his rifle.

This week we are joined by our friend @cochino_raindog! We watch Michael Mann's fourth feature film The Last Of The Mohicans (1992) and discuss its four-quadrant appeal, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Mann as a romantic?

This week, we watch Michael Mann's third feature film Manhunter (1982), and discuss blending realism and style, films of a specific decade, and good cheesy moments.

This week we are joined by our friend @johmorga! We watch the film The Keep (1983) and discuss the book versus the film, bad production design, and the "actor" David Bowie.

This week, we start Season 8 of the podcast with director Michael Mann's first feature film, Thief (1981), and discuss our introductions to his films, struggling with repetitive plot, and appreciating non-attractive actors.

This week, we are joined by friends @thehandunseen and @rocketvondoom for the Season Seven finale! We watch Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time (2021) and discuss creativity versus skill, Hideaki Anno running out of things to say, and our final thoughts on the entirety of Evangelion.

This week, we watch the anime film Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012) and discuss self-confidence, losing faith in the creator, and which filmmaker will be the subject of Season Eight of I'm Your Buddy!

This week, we watch the anime film Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance and discuss Pixar's run of hits, the urge to over explain, and our new love language.

This week, we watch the anime film Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007), and discuss adaptations, the film's intended audience, and struggling to list anything we enjoyed.

This week we watch the anime film The End Of Evangelion (1997), and discuss the X-Men, anime violence, and our lingering yet emotionally-satisfied conclusion.

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.