Elio Materialists And The Phoenician Scheme > Hey Fam

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most debated

• Soldier Boy's Alibaba retro consoles - One host (Sam) claims Soldier Boy was ahead of his time in selling pre-loaded retro consoles, fostering an 'insane community,' while the other host disputes the existence or significance of such a community at that time. - Both hosts
  
  
• Pixar Shorts vs. Disney+ Series - One host posits that the lack of Pixar shorts before films is due to Disney+ converting them into series, suggesting a diminished cinema experience. The other host agrees, feeling they're 'getting less' for their money. - Both hosts
  
  
• The movie 'Materialists' - Sam vehemently dislikes 'Materialists,' calling it a 'clunker,' 'unfocused,' and 'tonally all over the place,' feeling it was a significant disappointment and a 'sophomore slump' for the director. The other host notes his wife enjoyed it more, suggesting a potential gender divide in reception, but Sam dismisses this. - Sam, with input from other host
  
  
• Best 90s Disney Animated Movie: Aladdin vs. Beauty and the Beast - One host passionately argues for Aladdin's superior songs ('bangers for days') and overall quality, while the other declares Beauty and the Beast as their favorite, citing its Oscar win and enduring appeal. - Both hosts
  
  

deep dives

• Wes Anderson's 'Phoenician Scream' and overall filmography - An extensive critical analysis of Wes Anderson's latest film, discussing its stylistic nuances, thematic depth, unique black and white impressionistic sequences, and comparison to his earlier works and other prolific filmmakers (Woody Allen). Includes detailed commentary on the acting and direction, asserting Anderson's meticulousness and writing prowess. They also discuss how the 'Accidental Wes Anderson' trend trivializes his work. - Both hosts, primarily Sam
  
  
• Pixar's evolution and filmography post-golden era - A comprehensive chronological review of Pixar's film output from 'Brave' onwards, dissecting perceived declines in originality, shifts to sequels, and the studio's struggle with focus and identity. They critique specific films (e.g., 'Incredibles 2' as 'dull,' 'Good Dinosaur' as 'development hell') and express enthusiasm for others ('Coco' as a masterpiece), while speculating on future projects like 'Hoppers' and 'Toy Story 5.' - Both hosts
  
  
• 'Materialists' movie review and detailed critique - Sam provides a thorough breakdown of his negative experience with 'Materialists,' highlighting issues with its dialogue (written by a playwright), jarring tonal shifts, unrealistic character motivations (Chris Evans' 37-year-old in a sharehouse), and a poorly resolved B-plot. He contrasts it with the acclaimed 'Past Lives' by the same director, labeling 'Materialists' a 'sophomore slump.' - Sam, with interjections from other host
  
  

pop culture_takes

• PinkPantheress's music and its cultural impact - Hosts discuss PinkPantheress's mixtape, noting its prevalence and cultural ubiquity, humorously calling it the 'soundtrack of all the women at the factory.' - Both hosts
  
  
• Pixar's tokenistic LGBTQ+ representation - A satirical take on Pixar/Disney's perceived superficial attempts at LGBTQ+ representation, exemplified by recurring 'black gay cop' characters in various projects like Hawkeye and Lightyear, joked as a way to 'cancel each other out.' - Sam
  
  
• Naked Gun remake starring Liam Neeson - Enthusiasm for the upcoming Naked Gun remake, with discussions about Liam Neeson's casting as a comedic choice and humorous suggestions of other actors like Jon Hamm, comparing their comedic styles. - Both hosts
  
  
• The death of Steve Harwell (Smash Mouth) - A brief, reflective, and darkly humorous discussion about the passing of the Smash Mouth frontman due to liver failure, including puns on the band's name. - Both hosts
  
  
• Oasis reunion tour and Wembley concert - The other host shares his anticipation for seeing Oasis at Wembley, discussing the band's iconic songs, the historical significance of the venue, and joking about potential supporting acts. - Other host
  
  
• The state of the rom-com genre - A lament over the perceived decline of the rom-com genre, arguing that big-budget Hollywood rom-coms have been replaced by 'ugly ass, Netflix, digital, horribly lit' alternatives, diminishing their quality and theatrical presence. - Sam
  
  
• Upcoming Disney/Pixar films and sequels - Discussions and speculation about future Pixar projects like 'Toy Story 5,' 'Gatto,' 'Hoppers,' and 'Incredibles 3,' critiquing the studio's reliance on sequels and expressing hopes for new creative directions. - Both hosts
  
  
• Trump's reaction to a Daft Punk medley in France - Recalling a viral video of Donald Trump's unamused reaction to a French marching band playing a Daft Punk medley, used as a humorous observation on his personality and musical preferences. - Sam
  
  

personal stories

• Weekly 'conspiracy theory corner' - Sam shares his personal, recurring segment of conspiracy theories, detailing his latest one about breakfast being a scam by the dairy industry and recounting his colleague Luke's polite but likely exasperated reaction. - Sam
  
  
• Exhaustive Japan trip planning - Sam recounts staying up until 2 AM to meticulously plan a Tokyo Disneyland vacation package for his family, discovering it would cost over $5000, and ultimately booking just the hotel, leading to his current exhaustion. - Sam
  
  
• Attending a movie premiere with family - Sam shares the anecdote of taking his two children and their 'gay dads, Angus and...' to the premiere of 'Elio,' right as he received an email confirming his second trip to Japan. - Sam
  
  
• London trip for Oasis concert - The other host discusses his upcoming two-week trip to London to see Oasis, his casual approach to planning compared to Sam's detailed itineraries, and meeting friends like James Ross Edwards. - Other host
  
  
• Passport renewal frustrations - The other host details his recent frustrating experience of having to pay for an expensive express passport renewal because his existing passport would expire within six months of his return from an international trip, calling it 'merch gone.' - Other host
  
  
• Watching films with his neurodivergent son - Sam describes his son Archie's unique way of watching movies, specifically his 'stimming' (closing eyes, blocking sound) when a character is in an impersonation scenario or making bad decisions, highlighting his empathy for the character's discomfort. - Sam
  
  

funny moments

• Soldier Boy's 'ahead of his time' game console venture - Humorous exaggeration of Soldier Boy's failed attempt to sell Alibaba-branded retro consoles, with the hosts joking about its absurdity and the niche community it may or may not have attracted. - Both hosts
  
  
• Mocking generic movie titles for the 'F1 movie' - Suggesting ridiculously long, convoluted titles like 'Fast and Furious presents F1, Hobbs and Shaw, Backdoor prequel' for the upcoming F1 movie, satirizing franchise naming conventions. - Both hosts
  
  
• Host's self-inflicted exhaustion from trip planning - Sam's exhaustion from meticulously planning a $5000 Tokyo Disneyland trip until 2 AM is met with playful teasing from the other host about his self-made predicament. - Both hosts
  
  
• Satire of Pixar's 'black gay cop' representation - A sarcastic remark about Pixar's approach to diversity, creating a character who is 'gay and also a cop' and joking that 'everything cancels each other out' in terms of social messaging. - Sam
  
  
• Nostalgia and raunchy joke about satin boxer shorts - Reminiscing about wearing satin boxer shorts in public in the 90s, leading to a crude joke about losing virginity in George Jetson underwear. - Both hosts
  
  
• Puns on Smash Mouth frontman's death - Dark humor and puns made about Steve Harwell's death from liver failure, referencing his band's name with phrases like 'he smashed his mouth around a lot of big chain smashed this crazy mouth.' - Both hosts
  
  
• Oasis supporting act suggestions - Humorously suggesting unlikely supporting acts for Oasis, such as 'Wallace and Gromit' and a 'Doctor Who DJ set,' showcasing their absurd, pop culture-infused banter. - Both hosts
  
  
• Trump's frown during a Daft Punk medley - Recalling a memorable video of Donald Trump's visibly displeased reaction to a Daft Punk medley played by a French marching band, commenting on his lack of bopping and implying his musical preferences. - Sam
  
  
• Running joke about preferring 'Tenet' when tapped out - A humorous, self-aware suggestion for a bumper sticker: 'I'd rather be watching Tene [Tenet] than like a good movie,' highlighting their niche and often contrarian movie preferences. - Both hosts
  
  
• Host embracing/re-framing 'Disney Adult' identity - Sam humorously acknowledges being a 'Disney adult' but reframes it as an 'immigrant' or 'asylum seeker' Disney adult, forced into it by Disney's acquisition of his beloved franchises, adding a layer of self-deprecating wit. - Sam
  
  
• Mount Rushmore of Host's Heroes - One host playfully creates a 'Mount Rushmore' of the other host's 'heroes,' including Hideo Kojima, Michael Jackson, Jeffrey Epstein, and 'Dubs eats everything,' eliciting a shocked and humorous reaction. - Other host
  
  

social commentary

• Corporate influence on diet (breakfast scam) - Sam's conspiracy theory about breakfast being a 'scam invented by a big dairy' industry, offering a lighthearted but critical take on how industries shape public health narratives. - Sam
  
  
• Critique of superficial diversity in media - A satirical commentary on perceived tokenism in Disney/Pixar's LGBTQ+ representation, specifically the 'gay cop' character, suggesting it's a superficial attempt at inclusivity rather than genuine character development. - Sam
  
  
• The commodification of artistic style by social media - A critique of how social media phenomena like 'Accidental Wes Anderson' Instagram accounts trivialize the meticulous work of filmmakers, reducing complex artistic vision to easily replicated visual tropes. - Sam
  
  
• The decline of the theatrical rom-com - A lament about the shift of romantic comedies from major theatrical releases to often lower-budget, digitally-focused streaming productions, implying a loss of quality and spectacle in the genre. - Sam
  
  
• Pixar's creative direction and corporate influence - Critical discussion on Pixar's perceived shift from original, innovative storytelling to a reliance on sequels and less focused narratives, attributing some of this to external pressures and the studio's integration into the larger Disney corporate structure. - Both hosts
  
  
• Disney's management of acquired franchises - A broad critique of Disney's corporate strategy, with the host expressing a lack of trust in 'everything that Disney owns' due to perceived mismanagement, citing issues with Star Wars production and casting controversies (Jared Leto, Gina Carano, Ezra Miller). - Sam