"The Meaning Of" Podcast

Welcome to the 59th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. As “The Grinch” opened to a massive $67 million, Andres and RB3 discuss the animation studio behind the new Dr. Seuss reimagining Illumination Entertainment. #TheMeaningOf  Watch RB3’s new short film FLICKtix starring Ken Napzok: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4h4ew6H_5U More cool stuff: Is Animation a Joke? (Saberspark): https://www....

Welcome to the 58th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. With the midterm elections winding down, Ace and RB3 wrestle with the deeper meaning of the OG Netflix original House of Cards, including a spoiler-free discussion of the new season that debuted last Friday. #TheMeaningOf #HouseOfCards More cool stuff: The Philosophy of House of Cards (Wisecrack) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2de3LhPxpZU H...

Welcome to the 57th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. Ace is out of commission this week, so RB3 and special guest Cade Huseby take over to discuss the deeper meaning of comedy legend Judd Apatow. #TheMeaningOf  Cade’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/chhtv9 Follow Cade on Instagram: https://instagram.com/CadeHuseby More cool stuff: Joe Rogan Experience #978 - Judd Apatow: htt...

Welcome to the 56th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. With Netflix’s new show “Maniac” lighting up the water coolers, Ace and RB3 dissect the deeper meanings the series’ director Cary Fukunaga and his previous work on True Detective, Beasts of No Nation, Jane Eyre, and more! #TheMeaningOf  Watch RB3’s new short film #FLICKtix starring Ken Napzok: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4h4ew6H_5U...

Welcome to the 55th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. In honor of the new potential Oscar darling “First Man,” Ace and RB3 discuss the work of Hollywood’s new bright young talent, Damien Chazelle! #TheMeaningOf  More cool stuff: Whiplash (Original Short): https://vimeo.com/81863185 Epic Conversation on Creativity (THR) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU1sTWIbw_Y Follow Andres on Twitter: h...

Welcome to the 54th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Ace and RB3 are joined by Christian Ruvalcaba (Amateur Hour Films, The Wanger Show) to talk the master of horror John Carpenter!  More cool stuff: The Shape (Amateur Hour Films) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI74jT3jm3E The Weary World of Escape From New York: https://blogs.iu.edu/aplaceforfilm/2016/10/20/the-weary-world-of...

Welcome to the 53rd episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Andres and RB3 evaluate the filmography of Michael Mann.  More cool stuff: Heat: The Perfect Blend of Realism and Style (Nerdwriter1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMLej6hFN30 Movie Accent Expert – Will Smith in Ali (WIRED) https://youtu.be/lZSCGZphjq0?t=446 Follow Andres on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SquadLeaderAce Follo...

Welcome to the 52nd episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. In honor of their one year anniversary, Andres and RB3 welcome their first in-studio guest with Cody Hall (Amateur Hour Films, The Wanger Show). Today, the boys are discussing critical darling Spike Jonze.  More cool things: Spike Jonze IKEA Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecTUnfHyj8k Head Wide Open: Being John Malkovich htt...

The Predator SPOILERS: 11:38 – 28:50  Welcome to the 51th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. In honor of Shane Black’s new installment in the Predator franchise, Ace and RB3 talk his filmography, including a spoiler review for The Predator (2018).  More cool things: SHUT UP ABOUT PLOT HOLES [Patrick (H) Willems] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9HivyjAKlc Movie Violence Done Right (Ner...

Disclaimer: Audio sounds awful. It’s all RB3’s fault. Welcome to the 50th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Andres and RB3 talk about film criticism and what that even means in 2018.  More cool things: Let's Talk about Thanos - Movies with Mikey (Filmjoy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Skq8UtJpY Follow our Instagram/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstCutTMO https://www.instag...

Welcome to the 49th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Andres and RB3 evaluate the filmography of director Danny Boyle.  More cool things: Danny Boyle Interview about Career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6-BGU80VSc “7 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Trainspotting” (CineFix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94DiwS3DxlU “Steve Jobs: Reality is Flexible” (Bobby Burns): h...

Welcome to the 48th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Andres and RB3 cover the deeper science fiction ideas and themes in the HBO hit show “Westworld.”  More cool things: Gamespot Universe “Westworld” recaps: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3nb0Cg7lKSCKQfTLFvwYEo_noUOQPDsF Westworld Timeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5sF01ZqobY “Westworld: What Makes Anthony Hopk...

Welcome to the 47th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Andres and RB3 celebrate the work of Taiwanese-American legend Ang Lee, and evaluate what his films have to say about tradition, heritage, and family. More cool things: Deeper Insight into the “Father” trilogy: https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/08/the-tension-of-tradition-in-ang-lees-father-knows.html When Zac listens to...

Welcome to the 46th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Ace and RB3 evaluate what drives one of the most polarizing men in Hollywood - blockbuster director Michael Bay. Josh Macuga (The Josh Macuga Show) calls in to give his take on the Bad Boys franchise.  #JoshMacuga4Jeopardy Follow Josh Macuga on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshMacuga Follow Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com...

Welcome to the 45th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Ace and RB3 discuss one of the pioneers for women in cinema, Academy Award winning director Kathryn Bigelow Follow our Instagram/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstCutTMO https://www.instagram.com/firstcuttmo/ Drop us a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/the-meaning-of SUPPORT "The Meaning Of" Podcast by commenting on our A...

Mission Impossible: Fallout SPOILER Review: 6:40 - 27:42 Welcome to the 44th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. As "Mission Impossible: Fallout" breaks franchise box-office records across the country, Ace and RB3 reflect on the director who is responsible for bringing Mission Impossible back to life, while later going on to reboot TWO of the biggest sci-fi properties of the all-time in Star Wars...

Welcome to the 43rd episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. Due to the untimely passing of artist, filmmaker and pundit Jon Schnepp, Ace and RB3 discuss what he meant to them as fans. Follow Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SquadLeaderAce Follow RB3 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectorRB3

Welcome to the 42nd episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Andres and RB3 dive deep into one of the all time American directors by evaluating the filmography of Academy-Award winner Quentin Tarantino. Follow our Instagram/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/FirstCutTMO https://www.instagram.com/firstcuttmo/ Drop us a voice message on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/the-meaning-of SUPPORT "The Me...

Welcome to the 41th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Ace and RB3 continue on their series of Latin directors by taking a look at the filmography of Academy-Award winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu.  Follow Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SquadLeaderAce Follow RB3 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectorRB3

Welcome to the 40th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Ace and RB3 investigate the filmography of Mexican auteur and Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón, including his installment in the Harry Potter franchise, cult classic sci-fi flick ‘Children of Men’ and the space survival story ‘Gravity'. Follow Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SquadLeaderAce Follow RB3 on Twitter: https://twitter.com...

Welcome to the 39th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Ace and RB3 revisit the work of Spanish director J.A. Bayona, as well as review his newest entry into the Jurassic Park franchise – Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.  Follow Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SquadLeaderAce Follow RB3 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectorRB3

EDITOR’S NOTE: The audio for this episode was destroyed by Skynet to keep Ace and RB3 from leading a revolution to overthrow the machines. We recovered as much as we could but it still doesn’t sound the best. Our sincerest apologies. Welcome to the 38th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. This week, Ace and RB3 dive into the multiple sci-fi worlds of the blockbuster king James Cameron.  Foll...

Welcome to the 37th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. With ‘Incredibles 2’ hits theaters this weekend, Ace and RB3 revisit some of their childhood favorites as they discuss the remarkable filmography of director Brad Bird.  Follow Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SquadLeaderAce Follow RB3 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectorRB3

Welcome to the 36th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. Following up their George Lucas episode, Ace and RB3 dissect the deeper meanings and themes presented within the Star Wars universe. Follow Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SquadLeaderAce Follow RB3 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectorRB3

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' SPOILER Review: 7:55 - 48:00  Welcome to the 35th episode of "The Meaning of" podcast. 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' has finally hit theaters, so Ace and RB3 share their thoughts on the latest Star Wars adventure, while also take a moment to look back and reflect on the legacy of the creator himself, Mr. George Lucas.  Follow Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Squa...