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The Nix

Apr 23, 2018

SPOILERS AHEAD

We talk about the hard-to-watch but essential boy-and-his-horse story, Lean on Pete, and think about non-U.S. directors takes on American culture. 

Also discussed: Sue Grafton, Y the Last Man, Handmaid's Tale, and Prince's just-released original version of Nothing Compares 2 U. 

 


Apr 16, 2018

THERE MAY BE SPOILERS FOR ANYTHING WE TALK ABOUT

This week, we're talking about 2 new TV shows that tackle theater communities, the earnest Rise and the dark Barry. We also share a few favorite examples of pop culture dealing with theater. 

Also discussed: Ready Player One, The Tag-Along, Iron Shoes, The Alienist,...


Apr 10, 2018

This week we review A Quiet Place and the season 2 premiere of Legion, and we also talk about Unsane, The Trade, Don’t Knock Twice, Dream House, Nashville, Real Housewives New York, Unfriended and the Brisbane band Confidence Man. 


Apr 2, 2018

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We review the fascinating cult documentary Wild Wild Country, the Netflix series about the Rajneesh/Osho takeover of an Oregon town. We also share some our favorite cult-related pop culture, talk about Ready Player One, Tomb Raider, Hop Along and, uggh, the Roseanne reboot.