The Doofcast

This week, we chat about the final 3 episodes of Andor a nd then discuss how our opinions on Rogue One have changed after a post-Andor rewatch. We say in the episode that these two things will be clearly demarcated, but that, it turns out, is a lie. We just kinda talk about both intermingled. I'd suggest you watch Andor first, then listen. Sorry! Next week, Decostructing PTA begins with the direct...

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programing for an important message coming from the planet Ghorman: Andor Season 2 Rules. Actually, Matt had internet issues all day on the day he planned on watching PTA's Hard Eight so we were forced to delay that episode til next week, but we just had to get together and talk about Andor. Spoilers through episode 9 Next week, Decostructing PTA truly begins w...

This week we're back with one of our old Deconstructing Director's subjects as we discuss Guillermo Del Toro's 2022 Oscar-winning stop motion film, Pinocchio Then, we set our sights on episodes 4-6 of Andor season 2.  Next week, Decostructing PTA begins with the director's first feature film:    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter:  @doofmedia See all of o...

This week, we fill some gaps in our Deconstructing series and take a look at Ridley Scott's little talked about 2023 film Napoleon.  Then, Andor is back and better than ever. We chat about the first three episodes of season 2 Next week, we check out Guillermo Del Torro's Pinnochio Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter:  @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and...

This week on the show we honor the request of longtime Patron Aqualungfish who asked us to take a look at the wonderful 1990 Horror Comedy Tremors. Then we chat about the newest trailer for MCU's Fantastic 4 film and comic book movies in general.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter:  @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at  doofmedia.com !   Show N...

We at last return to complete our Oscars Catch-Up series, a mere month after the Oscars are over. This week we chat about our final Best Picture nominee, the Brazlillian film I'm Still Here. Then, we take a look at all 10 nominees from 2024 and rank them against each other before comparing them to the 2023 Oscars list and deciding which year was better.  Next week...Tremors! Support us on Patreon:...

This month, after being the runner up for almost a year, Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz finally wins the vote. Come listen to us chat about this excellent book! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on  YouTube , so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Our next book is a big one. We're reading L...

This week Severance has concluded its second season, and Scott and Matt really wanted to talk about it. It was often great, but also frequently frustrating. We discuss it all! Next week, Oscar's coverage concludes at last with our final film: I'm Still Here Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter:  @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at  doofmedia.com...

This week Matt and Scott just finished up the 3rd season of the Amazon Prime Animated Super Hero show Invincible and wanted to talk about it! Also, Scott is very frustrated by Severance S2E9!  Next week we finish our Severance coverage by talking about all of season 2 and the finale Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter:  @doofmedia See all of our podcasts a...

This week we celebrate our 300th episode by discussing Zach Snyder's 300 ! It's a fun movie...and a weird one. Then we chat about the last 300 episodes of The Doofcast and what we think the show will look like going forward.  Also, Severance S2E8!  Next week we wrap up our Oscars Catch-Up series with I'm Still Here. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter:  @d...

This week our final best picture nominee isn't quite available yet, so instead we're taking a look at a 2024 film that didn't quite make it to best picture level: Ridley Scott's Gladiator II! We also chat about the Oscars and discuss the incredible episode 7 of Severance Next week THE THREE HUNDREDTH EPISODE Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter:  @doofmedia...

In our penultimate episode looking at this year's Oscar Best Picture nominees, we watch and discuss the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown . A surprisingly fresh take on Dylan helmed with some amazing performances.   Then we chat about Episode 6 of  Severance: Atilla Next week Oscars Catch-Up concludes with I'm Still Here Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitt...

In Part 7 of our series looking at the 2024 Oscars Best Picture nominees, Scott and Matt look at The Brutalist , a 3 1/2 hour epic tale of the failure of the American Dream. We chat about Brutalism, the artist/patron relationship, and the power of the performances.  Then we chat about Episode 5 of Severance: Trojan's Horse Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with A Complete Unknown. Support us on...

In Part 6 of our series looking at the 2024 Oscars Best Picture nominees, Scott and Matt look at the beautiful and moving Nickel Boys. We chat about the movie's incredible use of a unique camera perspective and how it enhanced a great story. Then we chat about Episode 4 of Severance!  Then we chat about a couple of recent trailers before wrapping things up with Episode 3 of Severance Next week Osc...

Matt and Scott take a look at the Best Picture nominated The Substance a weird, gross, wonderful look at how aging women are treated by Hollywood and humanity at large.  Then we chat about a couple of recent trailers before wrapping things up with Episode 3 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with... well.. we're not quite sure yet.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doof...

This month we return to the King as we discuss From a Buick 8, an interesting and delightful Stephen King novel about grief  Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on  YouTube , so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month's book is The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin. We'll be meeting to discus...

Matt and Scott chat about Sean Baker's Anora in Part 4 of their Oscars Catch-Up series. This delightful film about a sex worker who marries a Russian Oligarch's son confounds and confuses with tonal shifts. It's fun, funny, and deeply impactful.  Then we chat about episode 2 of Season 2 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with  The Substance Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon....

In part 3 of our 9 part series discussing the Best Picture nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards, Matt and Scott chat about the Pope! We're watching and discussing  Conclave Then we chat about the first episode of Season 2 of Severance  Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with  Anora Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter:  @doofmedia See all of our podcasts a...

In part 2 of our 9 part series discussing the (potential) Best Picture nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards, Matt and Scott chat about the divisive and confounding Emelia Pere z. We didn't like this movie. But also did? Kinda? I dunno.  Then we briefly chat about the passing of David Lynch.  Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with Conclave Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia...

It's Awards Season and Scott and Matt are once again playing catch up. Over the next nine weeks we'll be frantically watching and discussing the most likely Best Picture nominated films just in time to... be 1 week late to the Oscars. First up is the smash hit Wicked . We did... not like this one, you guys. Sorry... Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with Emelia Perez! Support us on Patreon Follo...

This month, we examined the 1990 classic Crichton novel  Jurassic Park , a book we haven't read in 65 million years, give or take.  Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on  YouTube , so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month's book is  From a Buick 8 by Stephen King! Hey, we've heard of him. We'...

For our first show of the new year we finally decided to chat about Steven Spielberg's seminal classic Jurassic Park . It rules. We'll also be covering the book on book club on 1/3/25 at 9:30 PM Central! Next week our Oscars Catch-Up series begins with Wicked ! Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter:  @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at  doofmedia.com !  

This month we caught up with Lev Grossman's newest novel The Bright Sword , an examination of the King Arthur myth from a new perspective. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on  YouTube , so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month's book is Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.  We'll be meeting t...

The guys finally go through all of season 2 of Amazon's The Rings of Powe r and they have...quite a lot to say about it. It's a really good show guys. Stop accusing us of being paid by Amazon and actually go watch it. It's fantastic.  Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter:  @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at  doofmedia.com !  

After 287 episodes we finally decided we needed to talk about one of the greatest action films of all time. That's right, the classic Christmas movie Die Hard . We chat about what it was like revisiting this movie for the first time in a long time, the strength of it's script and the brilliance of the performances. Then, Scott recommends a whole bunch of TV and the guys talk about Moana 2' s shock...