040 - Bio-Dome

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06/12/24 • 89 min

This week, we Free the Mahi Mahi with our friends, Bud and Doyle, as we dive into the divisive cinematic experience that is "Bio-Dome." Love it or hate it, this film is sure to spark some lively discussions.

We follow the brain-cell-challenging adventures of Bud (Pauly Shore) and Doyle (Stephen Baldwin), two slackers who stumble into the Biodome, mistaking it for a mall due to Doyle's inability to control his bladder. Once inside, they find themselves in a world resembling a fancy hotel pool room, complete with a supply closet that serves as their private quarters.

Bud switches his mechanic shirt tag from "Meat" to "Veg" in a sudden environmentalist epiphany, while Doyle takes a World Book Encyclopedia to the face in what might be his most educational moment ever.

Enter Monique (Joey Lauren Adams), a character with an apparent aversion to bras and a penchant for men who can lick their own backs. She and Jen eventually find themselves at random eco-parties with "kegs and dudes galore." And let's not forget Russell, who somehow managed to injure his bladder while rollerblading.

While banished to the desert biome, Bud and Doyle share their deepest secrets, including the captivating story of the great chipmunk fire. They eventually find an escape route and decide to throw a massive party, which leads the system to declare "all hell is breaking loose."

Meanwhile, scientist Faulkner (William Atherton) goes full Cast Away and decides to blow up the Biodome. In the end, Bud and Doyle save the day, but Faulkner escapes, leaving the door open for a sequel that thankfully never materialized.

We cap off the episode by exploring the real-life inspiration behind the film: the intriguing history of the Biosphere 2 project.

So, grab a snack (radioactive or not), settle in, and join us as we navigate the wild world of "Bio-Dome." Tune in to find out if the sniper killed the clown at the mall, and decide for yourself if this film is a hidden gem or a cinematic dumpster fire.

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History Article about Biosphere 2

We cap off the episode by exploring the real-life inspiration behind the film: the intriguing history of the Biosphere 2 project.

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History Article about Biosphere 2

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039 - Anyone But You [Netflix]

Get ready to dive into the choppy waters of Netflix's latest rom-com, "Anyone But You," a film that takes a swing at Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" but ends up flailing in a sea of slapstick and questionable character choices.

Join us as we follow the misadventures of Bea, a woman who spends an inordinate amount of time drying her pants in the bathroom, and Ben, a man whose mother taught him to dive but somehow neglected to teach him how to swim. Together, they navigate a series of awkward encounters, including a cookie-stealing incident that leads to an unintentional straddling session.

Along the way, we meet a cast of eccentric characters, such as Margaret, who seems allergic to clothing, and Pete, who blames his step-dad's generation for all the world's problems because apparently, it's easier to play the victim card than to take responsibility.

The film's budget seems to have been entirely spent on renting helicopters for the Harbor Rescue team, who prefer risky, expensive aerial rescues over the more practical option of using a boat. This leaves little room for logical plot points, from a random sage-burning and group charades session at dinner to a "wise sage" mom who needs two people to swim to a sailboat for a pair of sunglasses.

We'll also dive into the film's most memorable moments, like Bea's claim that Ben is "hot girl fit" despite him not doing cardio, an accidental "digital stimulation" during a hike, and a debate on whether Australia truly has the world's best coffee (spoiler alert: only Australians think so).

Amidst the chaos, Beau emerges as the film's sole redeeming factor, while Bea's commitment to reenacting Titanic leads to an overboard tumble. And let's not forget Bea's LinkedIn profile update to "it's complicated," because apparently, that's a thing now.

As the story unfolds, Pete takes it upon himself to spread rumors about Bea's law school plans, and we're subjected to quite possibly the worst wedding vows ever committed to film. The climax sees Ben, a self-proclaimed poor swimmer, leaping off a 60-foot cliff to find Bea, because apparently, cars are just too mainstream.

In the end, "Anyone But You" feels like an extended music video for Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten," leaving us wondering if perhaps it should have remained that way.

Join us as we unpack this wild ride of a film and try to make sense of its many (many) quirks. And remember, always bring a $200 crescent wrench to a knife fight—or whatever it is that Ben's mom taught him.

WARNING: There be spoilers here - we recap the whole film.

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041 - The Summer I Turned Pretty S1E1 [Prime]

Get ready to dive into the drama-filled world of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" as we dissect the first episode of this teen romance series. We'll navigate the trials and tribulations of our unfortunately nicknamed protagonist, "Belly" (yes, you read that right), as she spends the summer with her insufferable, judgmental, newly divorced mom (Laurel) and her friends at their wealthy beach house.

We'll meet brooding misanthrope Conrad, the golden retriever Jeremiah, and local whale-watcher Cam. Throughout the episode, hints are dropped about a big secret in the Beck family, possibly involving Conrad. These wealthy kids seem to get away with everything, leaving us wondering what other drama will unfold.

Join us as we unpack the first episode of "The Summer I Turned Pretty," and stick around to find out more about the intriguingly named co-executive producer, "Speed Weed." Tune in for laughs, cringes, and a healthy dose of teen angst!

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