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The Canon

The Canon

Earwolf & Amy Nicholson

Film critics Devin Faraci (BIRTH. MOVIES. DEATH.) and Amy Nicholson (MTV News) have a weekly conversation about if a film is worthy to enter the Canon. They will put it up to fan vote at the end of the show, and the legacy of each movie will be officially decided forevermore. [This show is currently on hiatus]. Looking for the archives? All episodes older than 6 months can be found exclusively on Stitcher Premium, ad-free. Go to stitcher.com/premium and use promo code EARWOLF for 1 month free (and $5 off the annual plan!)
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Canon episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Canon for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Canon episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Canon - Fast Times At Ridgemont High
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10/20/15 • 73 min

Hollywood's own Jake Fogelnest (writer for Hulu's Difficult People, Billy on the Street) joins Devin & Amy this week to discuss Fast Times at Ridgemont High: one of the definitive teen movies of the 80s. From the real uncomfortable way sex is portrayed to Sean Penn's portrayal of Jeff Spicoli to the terrific 80s soundtrack, this movie has it all. Tune in as Devin, Amy, and Jake talk about a movie that presents teenagers as they really are -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

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The Canon - Casino Royale

Casino Royale

The Canon

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03/24/15 • 71 min

James Bond expert and I Was There Too host Matt Gourley joins Devin & Amy this week to nominate his pick for the only Bond film in the canon: 2006’s Casino Royale. Is Daniel Craig a better Bond than Sean Connery? Is Vesper the ultimate Bond girl? Should there be more nifty 007 gadgets? Tune in for the discussion on this post Bourne-era Bond film -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

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The Canon - Star Wars Vs. The Empire Strikes Back
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11/30/14 • 60 min

Devin & Amy clash lightsabers in the first ever versus episode where they will decide which Star Wars movie belongs in the canon. The prequels don't even deserve to be in the running. Instead they will only focus on the original trilogy. Is Han & Leia's banter romantic or annoying? Is C-3PO more lovable by being a dick? Can Empire's bleakness balance out its lack of plot? Tune in for the death match -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

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The Canon - The Adventures Of Robin Hood
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04/12/16 • 58 min

Game of Thrones producer Bryan Cogman joins Devin and Amy to discuss The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938). ​They talk about the film’s inspiration on future pop culture, which character the movie is really about and the actors getting shot with arrows. Cast your vote in the Earwolf forums if The Adventures of Robin Hood should be in The Canon.

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The Canon - Animal House vs. Revenge Of The Nerds
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06/30/15 • 87 min

It’s snobs vs. slobs as Devin & Amy put two college comedies against each other: National Lampoon’s Animal House vs. Revenge of the Nerds. Would there be a Revenge of the Nerds without Animal House? Does Poindexter give Bluto a run for his money in the physical comedy department? Do the bad guys in both films deserve what they get in the end? Tune in to hear which movie will stand the test of time as being the better frat comedy -- and head to the forums on Wolfpop to cast the deciding vote!

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Canon have?

The Canon currently has 6 episodes available.

What topics does The Canon cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on The Canon?

The episode title 'The Adventures Of Robin Hood' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Canon?

The average episode length on The Canon is 59 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Canon released?

Episodes of The Canon are typically released every 112 days.

When was the first episode of The Canon?

The first episode of The Canon was released on Nov 1, 2014.

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