Don't Encourage Us

Set within the confined walls of a commercial airplane, tensions soar as a battle of wits unfolds between a resourceful passenger and a group of desperate hijackers. With each twist and turn, our hosts navigate the treacherous terrain of suspense, exploring the psychological depths of the characters while keeping listeners riveted throughout their heart-pounding pitch. Buckle up and prepare for an exhilarating journey into the skies where survival and strategy collide in this high-stakes thriller that will leave you breathless. But first, listen in as one host pitches a controversial casting idea for the new Remo Williams series that everyone is sure to hate equally.

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Take the Red Eye and check out Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy in one of his earlier films.

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Back for part 2, the crew of Don't Encourage Us and guest star Matt Baughman dissect 9 of the whopping 10 Academy Awards nominees for Best Picture of 2024 - so you don't have to. Join in as they discuss the cultural impact and cinematic execution of Barbie, the Oscars' relevance, the politics of Oscar campaigning, the stellar performances of Oppenheimer, and the ups and downs of 90% of the top darlings of Hollywood's elite. Which one didn't they see? Well, haha, there's only one way to find....it was the one with Nazis living next door to a concentration camp.

2024 Best Picture Nominees Trailers

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In this in-depth episode, the hosts dive into a trio of intriguing series and films. First up is the critically acclaimed Danish series The Killing (2011), where they delve into its gripping storytelling, political intrigue, and the rules of remakes in Hollywood.

Next, they turn their attention to Netflix's Rebel Moon (2023), Zack Snyder's epic space opera. They dissect the film's ambitious scope, writing, and Snyder's career dilemma.

The conversation then shifts to the phenomenon of #Too2ndScreen, discussing how dual-screening is changing the way we consume and interact with media. They explore the pros and cons of this modern viewing habit and its impact on advertising.

Finally, they explore Amazon's highly anticipated Fallout (2024), examining how the post-apocalyptic video game world is brought to life on screen. They dive into the series' take on the classic hero's journey, its complex characters, and which character is the scarecrow.

Stream "The Killing" (2011), "Rebel Moon" (2024) on Netflix, and "Fallout" (2024) on Amazon.

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Join us for a raw, unpolished episode of Don't Encourage Us as we dive into the vault of never-before-heard clips! This week, we're bringing you a mixed bag of outtakes, idiocy, and embarrassing moments that are too good to stay buried.

First, get ready to cringe and laugh at us as we revisit our chaotic review of the 2008 M. Night Shyamalan Scifi/Thriller, The Happening. These unaired gems feature our host's desperate attempts to keep up with his guests and the bewildering thriller. Was Mark Wahlberg's performance secretly brilliant? Is this podcast doomed to fail before it even begins? Listen to clips from one of the episodes that convinced our host he needed a permanent co-host to manage this nonsense.

Next, we switch gears as Steve joins the show full time and our hosts discuss the future of Don't Encourage Us. What should this podcast really be about? Should we aim for highbrow commentary or embrace the chaos? Listen in as the hosts debate their vision, mission, and the questionable cocktails that fuel their creativity.

Finally, indulge in some reality TV revelations as we share clips from an episode dedicated to the glitzy, scandalous world of reality shows. Technical problems prevented this episode from airing but sample bits of our hosts pitching their own reality show ideas and get a taste of what might of been.

What's The Happening all about? Check out the trailer here.

Check out the SAXOPHONE GUY from Lost Boys here.

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The podcast launches with a discussion of the 2016 horror movie "Lights Out," directed by David F. Sandberg. They analyze the film's effective use of the premise of a supernatural entity that can only exist in the darkness and disappears when the lights are turned on. Overall, the hosts recommend "Lights Out" to fans of the horror genre, but get a little off-track trying to figure out the physics involved in ghosting and why a psychiatric hospital would treat a light-sensitive child with "MORE LIGHT!"

Lights Out (2016) is available now on Netflix and multiple other platforms.

Check out the 3 min Swedish short film that started it all. Lights Out - Who's There (2013) on Vimeo

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