The Contrarians
Alex Mattis & Julio Olivera
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162 - Pt. 2 - Without Saying Goodbye (RT)
The Contrarians
08/22/22 • 52 min
As you’d expect, Alex has some questions about Peru. But can Julio answer them satisfactorily? And how does a non-Peruvian experience a movie designed to make him crave a visit to Peru? Can we draw parallels to other international cinema we’ve covered on the show? Above all else... is this a fair representation of Peruvian filmmaking? This and more in Real Talk!
TIMELINE
00:00:41 Now on Patreon
00:09:11 Real Talk
00:48:47 The Future & Perennial Plugs
Interested In more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles... It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!
Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!
THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.
Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at [email protected] in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!
Up next, patrons KT and Oti have demanded we bring John Carpenter back to the show, and we’ll cover his much maligned sci-fi flick GHOSTS OF MARS! In the meantime, tell us what you thought of Without Saying Goodbye! Are you a Peruvian that hated it? A Peruvian that loved it? Or are you a non-Peruvian that feels compelled to visit that magical country now? E-mail us at [email protected] or tweet at us or facebook us and share your thoughts!
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161 - Pt. 2 - Dazed and Confused (RT)
The Contrarians
08/13/22 • 66 min
Hey, we’re Austinites here in this podcast. Does that make us more qualified to talk about an Austin-set movie from an Austin filmmaker? Does it even matter if the high school experience is, supposedly, universal? Find out how Alex, Julio, and, more importantly, elementary school teacher Lilian experienced DAZED AND CONFUSED on this rewatch! Is this Richard Linklater’s Contrarians redemption?
TIMELINE
00:00:50 Now on Patreon
00:09:18 Real Talk
01:03:26 The Future & Perennial Plugs
Interested In more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles... It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!
Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!
THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.
Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at [email protected] in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!
Up next, from Austin to Peru, as we tackle the first Peruvian Netflix Original WITHOUT SAYING GOODBYE! In the meantime, tell us what you thought of Dazed and Confused! Did you know there were two Londons? Can you relate to the high school experience from five decades ago? How many people did you recognize in the cast? E-mail us at [email protected] or tweet at us or facebook us and share your thoughts!
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180 - Pt. 2 - La Jetée & 12 Monkeys (RT)
The Contrarians
05/26/23 • 65 min
Ok, let’s get real. Is 12 Monkeys really too convoluted for its own good? Does La Jetée still work all these decades later, when we are used to more bombastic sci-fi moviemaking? What possessed patron Stu Willis to task us to tackle both of these puzzle-box films? We talk Oscars, performances, and what connects Julio to Terry Gilliam’s most mainstream movie... all in this Real Talk segment!
TIMELINE
00:00:59 Now on Patreon
00:09:20 Real Talk
01:02:20 The Future & Perennial Plugs
Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles... It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!
Dale’s book is a fantastic read, especially if you are a film enthusiast. Get a copy of THE MEAN REDS from the usual online retailers or directly from its publisher!
Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!
Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!
THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.
Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.
THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.
Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at [email protected] in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!
Up next, the Patreon Takeover takes a less fantastical turn, as patron Coldstone Steve Austin demands we close May by covering the serious road trip PARIS, TEXAS! Until then, let us know what you thought of La Jetée and 12 Monkeys: Is one creepier than the other? Do people need to talk more about this Bruce Willis performance? Should Brad had won the Oscar? E-mail us at [email protected] or tweet at us or facebook us and share your thoughts!
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Bonus! - Pt. 1 - Last Action Hero (CC)
The Contrarians
07/30/22 • 65 min
There wasn’t a bigger action star than Arnold Schwarzenegger in the early 90s. So, in a way, he was the only person who could headline a true spoof of action blockbusters - even though the world wasn’t ready for it. Listen to Alex & Julio extol the virtues of LAST ACTION HERO, a one-of-a-kind beast which was unfairly met with confusion and derision back in the day. Let’s show Arnie we don’t trust that 39% Tomatometer score!
TIMELINE
00:01:16 Last Action Hero
00:17:16 Contrarians Corner
Wanna know how we really feel about Last Action Hero? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW!
Interested In more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles... It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!
Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!
THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.
Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at [email protected] in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!
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158 - Pt. 2 - Romy & Michele's High School Reunion (RT)
The Contrarians
06/21/22 • 65 min
Okay, so we know this is the Lisa Kudrow chapter of the Friendstravaganza, but we have to warn you: a good chunk of Real Talk turns into a Mira Sorvino lovefest - and rightly so. But even if Alex, Stew and Julio agree on how great Ms. Sorvino is, can they agree on anything else when it comes to ROMY & MICHELLE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION?
TIMELINE
00:00:43 Now on Patreon
00:06:24 Real Talk
01:00:55 The Future & Perennial Plugs
Interested In more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles... It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!
Check out Stew’s SWO webpage and podcast!!!
Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!
THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.
Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at [email protected] in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!
Up next, the Friendstravaganza takes another break while we tackle one of our weirdest patron demands: the quirky comedy DROP DEAD FRED! In the meantime, tell us what you thought of Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion! Are two Phoebes better than one? Did it inspire you to throw your very own SorvinoFest? Do you dare watch the prequel? E-mail us at [email protected] or tweet at us or facebook us and share your thoughts!
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180 - Pt. 1 - La Jetée & 12 Monkeys (CC)
The Contrarians
05/26/23 • 62 min
Critics like to be confused, apparently. The experimental mind-bender LA JETÉE has a Criterion release, even though most people can’t make sense of it. And then, when Terry Gilliam decided to turn it into a Hollywood blockbuster starring Bruce Willis, he somehow made the plot even more impenetrable. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to figure out the rules of the 12 MONKEYS universe, the reasons behind Brad Pitt’s overacting, and why Madeleine Stowe is attracted to a man who hasn’t showered in decades.
TIMELINE
00:01:16 La Jetée & 12 Monkeys
00:17:52 Contrarians Corner
Wanna know how we really feel about LA JETÉE and 12 MONKEYS? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW!
Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles... It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!
Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!
Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!
THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.
Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.
THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.
Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at [email protected] in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!
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171 - Pt. 1 - The Bone Collector (CC)
The Contrarians
01/11/23 • 59 min
In a way, David Fincher’s SE7EN ruined it for R-rated thrillers going forward. How else can we explain the negative reception to this early Denzel Washington / Angelina Jolie team-up, but by assuming people felt it wasn’t nihilistic enough? Listen to Alex & Julio as they come to the defense of THE BONE COLLECTOR, a movie that’s not afraid of injecting a little romance in the middle of a horrifying serial killer investigation. Also: Luis Guzman and Ed O’Neill jump in to supply comic relief charisma. What a delight.
TIMELINE
00:01:16 The Bone Collector
00:17:04 Contrarians Corner
Wanna know how we really feel about THE BONE COLLECTOR? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW!
Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles... It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!
Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!
Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!
THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.
THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.
Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at [email protected] in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!
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154 - Pt. 1 - Knives Out (CC)
The Contrarians
04/30/22 • 63 min
What happens when a filmmaker on the rise makes a divisive franchise movie? Well, if the filmmaker is Rian Johnson and the franchise is Star Wars, the poor guy then gets bullied into making a bland crowdpleaser like KNIVES OUT to restore his reputation. And it worked! Listen to Alex & Julio nitpick their way through yet another overhyped entry in that most convoluted of genres, the Whoddunit!
TIMELINE
00:01:16 Knives Out
00:12:21 Contrarians Corner
Wanna know how we really feel about Knives Out? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW!
Interested In more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles... It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!
Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!
THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.
Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at [email protected] in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!
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The Rock Vs. John Cena: Part 3 (A Patreon Sampler)
The Contrarians
04/19/22 • 134 min
We’re doing some really cool stuff on our Patreon channel - some of it very different from what we offer on our main feed. Case in point: our Rock Vs. John Cena miniseries, where Alex schools Julio on the epic rivalry between the two pro wrestling superstars. Wanna check it out? Here’s Part 3, sort of a stand-alone episode which focuses on The Summer of Punk and includes a discussion of the surprisingly well-received CM Punk vehicle, GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR!
Would you like to listen to the rest of our Rock Vs John Cena miniseries? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! $1 dollar gets you on the ground floor, with access to Rock/Cena, deleted clips, bonus episodes... and you can upgrade for even more content if you like. It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!
Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!
THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.
Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at [email protected] in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!
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178 - Pt. 2 - Riders of Justice (RT)
The Contrarians
04/22/23 • 58 min
Anyone who’s been paying attention for a while knows how Alex really feels about RIDERS OF JUSTICE. Julio’s thoughts about the movie might be a little more obscure - especially after a rewatch. But quality aside, the real question is: is this a Christmas movie? Plus, what is it saying about conflict resolution? It’s a merry Real Talk segment as we come up with answers!
TIMELINE
00:00:39 Now on Patreon
00:11:13 Real Talk
00:53:14 The Future & Perennial Plugs
Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles... It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!
Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!
Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!
THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.
Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.
THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.
Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at [email protected] in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!
Up next, we take care of another loose end, as author Dale Bridges joins us for a long-promised guest-spot and we tackle the Elliott Gould noir THE LONG GOODBYE! Until then, let us know what you thought of Riders of Justice: Does Mads Mikkelsen have the best beard in the biz? What are your thoughts on the cast of the inevitable American remake? Do you agree with the Big Bang Theory comparisons? E-mail us at [email protected] or tweet at us or facebook us and share your thoughts!
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How many episodes does The Contrarians have?
The Contrarians currently has 409 episodes available.
What topics does The Contrarians cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on The Contrarians?
The episode title '162 - Pt. 2 - Without Saying Goodbye (RT)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Contrarians?
The average episode length on The Contrarians is 84 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Contrarians released?
Episodes of The Contrarians are typically released every 9 days, 10 hours.
When was the first episode of The Contrarians?
The first episode of The Contrarians was released on Dec 9, 2014.
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@atnema
Aug 17
This show and it's format is a breath of fresh air. The chemistry between Alex and Julio is real and it leads some really great conversations between the two. A must listen.
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@danofaction
Jun 2
Even though Contrarian’s Corner is sometimes facetious, Alex and Julio always bring up some thought provoking ideas that I hadn’t thought of before when watching the movie they’re discussing. Not to mention that Alex drops a ton of professional wrestling references and I feel like I understand his points on another level. Julio is a sweetheart so don’t say I didn’t say anything nice about you Juli
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@franchisekillerpod
May 11
Positive energy with a fresh spin. Alex and Julio always have a fun take and their movie choices are awesome. Take a listen if you enjoy two friends talk movies!
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@odphpodcast
May 8
Consistently one of the best podcasts doing it today! Always a must listen!
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@m0rningst4r
May 7
Probably the most unique movie podcast out there. If you’ve never listened then you don’t know, so you probably should. And then you will.
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@filmbustersben
Apr 19
If I ever want to feel both smarter than I am, yet humbled by my own lack of knowledge, these are my go to guys. Not only are they the most well informed duo when it comes to cinema, they talk about it in a way that dreams are made of. At least this guy's dreams. Not a single bad episode (even if the films they cover hit some pretty low lows). My podcasting soulmates!
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@foryourrefpod
Apr 18
Julio & Alex are one of the greats in Indie podcasting and somehow are super chill about it. From critically acclaimed to decidedly voted lame, every and any film can get the classic Contrarians treatment. Strong recommend!
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