Wallowing in the Shallows

Tori, Nancy, and Jeff continue their chat about Andor season 2, episodes 7-9. We discuss the World War II references, and vibes from movies such as 'Casablanca and 'Close Encounters.' We spend a bit of time talking about the amazing performances and the excellent production. This arc made us have all the feels.

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Tori, Nancy, and Jeff chat episodes 4-6 of Andor. We delve into the moral ambiguities of the characters, the rising tensions within the galaxy, and the consequences of characters' actions. We are into the intricate character dynamics and brilliant directing in these latest episodes.

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Jeff, Nancy, and Tori commemorate Star Wars Day while Rebecca is on vacation. We play a version of bang, marry, kill and chat a little about the recent Star Wars Celebration.

May the 4th be with you!

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Rebecca is on vacation, but Tori, Jeff, and Nancy chat about Andor season 2, episodes 1-3. We discuss the strength of the character arcs in the episodes and ponder if anyone will change sides during the season. Shakespearean influence is identified as are some vibes from other science fiction properties like 'BSG,' 'Independence Day,' and 'Star Trek.' We work on getting the timeline straight--what events are happening in these episodes in comparison to other events that are happening in other Star Wars properties. We are enjoying the season so far and are excited to see what happens...

Rebecca and Tori are joined once again by Louise for the last episode of this Shakespeare series. We have some conflicting opinions about the play as we delve into characters and performances. Colonialism, power dynamics, and the impact of casting choices on the portrayal of characters are all topics of conversation. Because Russell Brand is one of the actors, we touch on his recent legal issues.

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Rebecca and Tori are joined again by Louise discuss two productions of Shakespeare's 'Midsummer Night's Dream'—the 1968 Royal Shakespeare Company version and the 2016 adaptation directed by David Kerr. We explore these productions of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', focusing on character analyses, particularly of Bottom and Theseus, and the dynamics of love and friendship within the story. We make some pop culture connections such as Dr. Who, Hannibal Lecter, and 'The Wizard of Oz.'

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Rebecca, Tori, and returning guest, Louise, delve into the 2018 production of Shakespeare's King Lear, discussing our personal experiences with the play, character dynamics, and the performances of the cast. We discuss various interpretations that arise from different adaptations and how Eyre's choices of what to cut cause confusion in some of the action. We gush over the performances of (most) of the cast, particularly Thompson, Watson, and Pugh's portrayals of the three sisters.

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Rebecca, Tori, and guest host Louise embark on a wallow into Shakespeare in honor of the Bard's April birthday. We delve into the 1955 Laurence Olivier adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard III. We chat about Richard's complex character, the portrayal of women, and the historical context surrounding the play. We discuss production choices like what was cut from the play and the use of color and shadow. We can't help but critique character portrayals, including the miscasting of King Edward and the performance of child actors. We end with some reflections on Olivier's vocal performance and its impact on the overall...

Rebecca, Tori, Nancy, and Jeff chat about the last two episodes of The Mandalorian season 3. We explore some reactions of YouTube reactors before wallowing in discussions about character development, themes, and some speculation about the upcoming "The Mandalorian and Grogu movie." We get into the reeds when looking at a memorable sock commercial featuring Pedro Pascal. At the end, we express satisfaction with the season ending while looking forward to future developments.

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Rebecca, Jeff, Nancy, and Tori wade into Season 3, episodes five and six of The Mandalorian. We start with a short reaction to the Andor Season 2 trailer before chatting about the episode. We explore the importance of community and communication in rebuilding Mandalorian culture, the significance of Paz Vizsla's support, and the portrayal of leadership through characters like the Armorer. Moreover, we chat pop culture references and cameos.

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Rebecca and Tori are joined again by Jeff and Nancy to chat about episodes 3 and 4 of The Mandalorian season 3. We critique the Republic's dehumanizing practices, G68's manipulative tactics and Pershing's vulnerability. We venture closer to the deep end while discussing Mandalorian theology and their concept of family.

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Rebecca, Tori, Jeff, and Nancy explore various themes from The Mandalorian Season 3, episodes 1 and 2, including the humor found in character interactions, the evolution of Navarro City, and the significance of Din Djarin's relationships. We discuss the comedic moments with the Anzellins, touching on the blend of humor and drama in the series, showcasing the talents of the actors involved. We rave about the practical effects and creature design in the Mandalorian series. We also chat about some recent Star Wars news.

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Rebecca and Tori chat the MCU's One Shots. We discuss how they connect with the movies and television shows, plugging some plot holes and setting up what at the time were future properties.

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Rebecca and Tori chat about their initial reactions to the new Captain America movie, including character utilization and the connections to the broader Marvel universe. We manage to get some Shakespeare into the discussion. Tori apologizes for mispronouncing Giancarlo Esposito's first name; it made Rebecca mispronounce it as well. Tori blames her Spanish lessons.

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In this episode of Wallowing in the Shallows, Rebecca and Tori dive into the final three episodes of Marvel's What If? We start off a bit off topic with the Fantastic Four teaser trailer. Rebecca schools Tori on the fifth dimension and Marvel Snap. Tori returns the favor with a lesson on "spaghetti" westerns. We debate moral ambiguity, discuss the ethics of observation, and sing a little Ethel Merman.

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In this episode of Wallowing in the Shallows, Rebecca and Tori chat about episodes 3, 4, and 5 of Marvel's animated series, What If? We're a bit confused over certain character actions and the pacing of the episodes, but love the mayhem and chaos in episode 4.

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In this episode of 'Wallowing in the Shallows', Rebecca and Tori, along with guests Nancy and Jeff, dive into a detailed discussion of the final episodes of 'Skeleton Crew'. In this conversation, we delve into family dynamics and character growth, and the emotional depth of scenes directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. We bemoan unanswered questions left by the narrative. We learn that Tori continues to love Neel.

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In this episode of Wallowing in the Shallows, Rebecca and Tori dive into the bizarre world of Marvel's 'What If' series, discussing the first two episodes of season three. We explore references to other cinematic works, including 'Apocalypse Now,' and Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness'. We chat a bit about character portrayals, animation styles, and the overall narrative structure of the episodes.

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In this episode, Rebecca and Tori, along with guests Jeff and Nancy, delve into the first four episodes of the Star Wars series 'Skeleton Crew.' We discuss the show's premise, character dynamics, and the balance between Disney's influence and the essence of Star Wars. We also delve into the portrayal of pirates and the dystopian elements that reflect corporate culture. Our conversation also references various nostalgic elements from pop culture. We have a blast speculating about Jod's background and learn that Tori loves Neel.

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In this episode of Wallowing in the Shallows, Rebecca and Tori wallow in the classic Christmas film, 'The Bishop's Wife.' We discuss the film's portrayal of angels and the historical context of its release in 1947. We discuss the nuances of relationships portrayed in the film, the significance of Dudley's character, and fruit cocktail.

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In this episode of Wallowing in Shallows, Rebecca, Tori, Jeff, and Nancy, delve into The Mandalorian's season two episodes, 'The Believer' and 'The Rescue.' We touch on the themes of family, sacrifice, and the nature of rebellion versus piracy in the Star Wars universe. We delve into Darksaber lore, personal codes, and the bad a$$ness of several characters like Cara Dune, Fennec, and Moff Gideon. We absolutely love the season finale.

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In this episode, Rebecca and Tori discuss the Amazon MGM Studios film 'Candy Cane Lane' starring Eddie Murphy. We discuss how even though the movie starts out a bit slow, it picks up and mayhem ensues. We rave about the sets and the portrayal of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas.' An enjoyable holiday flick!

In this episode of Wallowing in the Shallows, Rebecca and Tori, along with guests Nancy and Jeff, delve into the episodes 4-6 of The Mandalorian. We discuss how Mando is still learning how to parent the oh-so-impish, Grogu. We make lots of connections to other Star Wars properties and sci-fi megaflicks like Alien. We RIP James Earl Jones and Carl Weathers. We educate ourselves on important things such as a group of walruses is called a huddle.

In this episode of Wallowing in the Shallows, Rebecca and Tori dive into the Disney Plus movie 'Noelle.' We chat about character performances and production design while bemoaning the underutilization of talent and the heavy-handed product placement. However, we ultimately conclude that it is an enjoyable holiday watch, especially for families.

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Rebecca and Tori, along with guests Jeff and Nancy, delve into the intricacies of The Mandalorian Season 2, Episodes 1-3. We talk about our love of Tatooine, the Old Western themes in the show (The Marshal!), and the insight we start to get about Jawas and Tusken Raiders. We converse about fundamentalism and extremism in The Mandalorian universe.

In this bonus holiday edition of 'Wallowing in the Shallows', Rebecca and Tori dive into a review of the 2024 movie 'Red One', featuring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. We discuss our initial impressions, character performances, and the film's entertainment value, while also exploring the thematic elements of Christmas and the lore surrounding figures like Krampus and Grýlla. We chat about the film's climactic moments, character redemption arcs, and the moral complexities presented.

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Rebecca and Tori review season 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We discuss character arcs, Jungian archetypes, award some best of thingies, and say farewell to Principal Snyder.

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Rebecca and Tori chat Graduation Day. Remarkably, we do not go off on tangents about our own high school graduations. We do engage in debate on icees vs slushies, and rapiers vs sabers vs epeés, and whether the arrow Faith shot into Angel was wooden or not.

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K Morgan. 2013. Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Joss Whedon on "Graduation Day" (Season 3) | YouTube

Hey, hello peeps. A short announcement from Wallowing in the Shallows. Our Buffy episode will be late this week. We had the mother of all windstorms here in the Pacific Northwest and we lost power and internet a couple of days ago. Of course, that meant we couldn’t get the episode edited and uploaded. Now that power and internet are restored (thanks Seattle Power and Light for busting a##!), and once we get caught up with real-life things like cleaning out the fridge of spoiled goods and, oh, you know, paid work, we’ll get the episode uploaded. Soon...

Rebecca and Tori chat The Prom. We discuss The Break-Up while Rebecca rails against Angel and Tori goes off on Joyce. Winking Girl's friend-watch pays off as she shows up at the prom. Snaps to SGM and David Boreanaz for their acting chops during the break-up scene.

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Rebecca and Tori chat about the final three episodes of Agatha All Along. We rave about episode 7 and discuss if what happened on the road was all Billy or did the women have some agency. We also speculate about the future of Billy and Agatha.

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Rebecca and Tori chat Choices. We discuss the many choices made in the episode and choose to go on a few tangents about important things such as hard candy and child development theory.

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Field, Mark. 2017. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Myth, Metaphor & Morality. Independently published.

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Rebecca and Tori chat about Agatha All Along episodes 4-6. We speculate about what is going on with the story while saying "I don't know" a lot. We identify various vibes we get about other properties like ET and Harry Potter, and agree that we're both enjoying the show.

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Content Advisory: This episode of Wallowing in the Shallows includes discussion of mass shootings and attempted murder. Listener discretion is advised. If you need help, you can contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, by dialing 988. Calls are free and confidential.

Rebecca and Tori chat about Earshot. We do have a longish discussion about school violence, including some history into the 1800s. We also discuss the food babysitters fed us, the definition of a mulligan, Pierce Brosnan, and Othello.

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Rebecca and Tori chat the first three episodes of Marvel Television's 'Agatha All Along.' We make some connections to 'Wandavision' and educate ourselves about comic book Agatha. We explore the trials faced by Agatha's coven and speculate about Teen. Both of us dig the nods to other pop culture properties like the 'Wizard of Oz' and Japanese horror. We're hooked on this show that "nobody knew they wanted."

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Rebecca and Tori chat about Enemies. We once again get into some Jungian theory of personality while discussing Faith's slide into the dark side and debate whether Angel and Faith had sex.

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Retrobox | Dec 10 2012 | YouTube | Kibbles and Bits and Bits (80s)

Rebecca and Tori chat Doppelgangland. We get Jungian about Willow's identity crisis and rhapsodize about all of the great quotes in the episode.

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We're late (sickness and technical problems), but we're finally able to upload this week's episode. Rebecca and Tori chat about Bad Girls and Consequences. We touch on the introduction of a new Watcher, how Faith leads Buffy astray, Scooby dynamics gone off kilter, and how the main differences between the Slayers is clear by the end of the two episodes.

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Chemical Party | addyson99 | YouTube

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Rebecca and Tori chat about The Zeppo. We talk a bit of history about Zeppo Marx, Xander's spiral, and the undead crew. We cover everything we loved about the structure of the episode.

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