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'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Part 1' Initial Reactions (No Spoilers)

After years of waiting and anticipation, @joyonapping and I finally had a chance to see Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 this evening. In this bonus audio, we discuss our initial...

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Every Mission: Impossible Movie Ranked (Pre-Dead Reckoning)

Hey Patrons: With Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1's world premiere today (we haven't seen it yet), @joyonapping and I thought it would be fun to rank all the Mission: Impossi...

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'Elemental' Is a Solid Pixar Outing

@joyonapping and I watched Elemental this weekend and we recorded our conversation about it on the way home. It's a very solid Pixar film that we both had some major problems with. Also: t...

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Dave on Dave: The Grandfather of the Author of All My Pain

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

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'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' made us excited for the future of the franchise

Greetings Patrons,

Tonight, @joyonapping and I went to go see Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. It was one of Joy's most anticipated films of the year and in this bonus audio that we...

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Reacting to Apple's Vision Pro Announcement

Hey Patrons,

Yesterday, Apple announced Vision Pro, a new advanced VR headset that may usher in a new era of computing. It's an exciting product that could end up transforming society...or co...

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Dave on Dave: David Chen's Birthday

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

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I’m Tryin’

Today is my birthday. To celebrate, here's a photo of me as a young man.

I like this photo becaus...

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'Fast X' Almost Put My Wife Into a Catatonic State

So @joyonapping and I went to go see Fast X today and as we were leaving the theater it seemed as though she was shell-shocked from the movie. In this bonus audio that I recorded on the dr...

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Dave on Dave: Twitter's New CEO, Tucker Carlson's New Twitter Show, The Messenger

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

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Bonus Audio: Past Lives, Interviewing Celine Song, The Return of the Cinerama

In this bonus podcast episode, David and @joyonapping discuss a few film-related events in their lives this week, including:

  • Seeing A24's newest film Past Lives (no spoilers) -...

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Dave on Dave: Skeets Giveth and Skeets Taketh Away

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

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Trying to Unpack 'Beau Is Afraid' (with Adam Zacks)

Patrons,

This week I had the opportunity to see Ari Aster's Beau Is Afraid in theaters. It is one of the most baffling, upsetting, and intense theatrical experiences I've ever had. I...

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Dave on Dave Emergency Podcast: Twilight of the Blue Checks

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

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Summer 2023 Movie Preview

In this bonus audio, David and @joyonapping discuss all the movies coming out this summer, and David prepares to enter The Filmcast 2023 Summer Movie Wager. 

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Dave on Dave: You Have To Be The Moon

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

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This Week Online: Trump Indicted, AI Open Letter, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

In this week's bonus audio, I talk about what's going on in my life, what's going on in the world, and what's going in the world of movies. Enjoy! Timestamps below.

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This Week Online: Mondo Shuts Down Poster Division, Tiktok's CEO Testifies, John Wick Chapter 4

Patrons,

I'm experimenting with the idea of doing more live broadcasts on YouTube/Twitch and this podcast episode is the latest result. In this bonus audio, I am joined by Peter Sciretta from...

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The 95th Academy Awards Post-Mortem

What better time is there to discuss the Oscars than when they are long over and no one cares about them anymore?

In this bonus audio, David and @joyonapping discuss assorted thoughts and ref...

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Dave on Dave: The Endless Middle

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

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Oscars Post-Show Chat (2023) - JUST THE AUDIO

Thanks to everyone who tuned into our Oscars live reactions! Joy and I had such a fun time watching the...

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Here's our Oscars Post-Show Chat (2023)

Thanks to everyone who tuned into our Oscars live reactions! Joy and I had such a fun time watching the...

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TONIGHT at 5pm Pacific: I'll be broadcasting my reactions to the Oscars live!

Patrons,

Starting at (or perhaps slightly before) 5PM PACIFIC TONIGHT, I'll be live-streaming my reactions to the Oscars. What this means is I'll be at my computer watching t...

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Bonus Audio: Elon Musk Steps On a Pile of Rakes, Initial Thoughts on Scream 6

In this bonus audio, I share some thoughts about how Elon Musk has possibly self-owned himself out of millions of dollars by being a dick to one of the kindest people in the world. Then starting at...

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Dave on Dave: Implicit Trust, Admiration, and Respect

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

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Why does 'Quantumania' have the Second Worst MCU Rottentomatoes Score?

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania reviews have hit the web and they are not kind. The film is currently at a 51% on Rottentomatoes, the second worst score out of any MCU film (Eternals...

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'Magic Mike's Last Dance' is the 'Rise of Skywalker' of the 'Magic Mike' Trilogy

In this bonus audio, I discuss how the Magic Mike trilogy is super odd because every film seems to undo a lot of what was in the previous film. This continues in Magic Mike's Last Danc...

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Initial thoughts on 'Knock At The Cabin'

In this bonus audio, I share some thoughts on M. Night Shyamalan's latest movie, Knock at the Cabin. This includes:

  • Non-spoilery overall thoughts
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Patron Q&A: Fleishman Is In Trouble, Devotion, 1 Second Everyday, Regular TV Podcasting, What Equipment/Software I Use

NOTE: You can watch a video version of this podcast right here.  

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On the significance of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' crossing $2 billion

Hey Patrons,

Scott Mendelson and I are still figuring out a way to make a regular box office podcast but in the meantime, Scott reached out to me and said "Do you want to talk about 'Avatar: ...

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