Episode 64: Ex Machina, Ex Machina VS. Blade Runner, Top 5 Robots

Ex Machina film poster

“What will happen to me if I fail your test?” We review Alex Garland’s new film — Ex Machina! How does it reinterpret the famous Turing Test for Artificial Intelligence? Is the film feminist or sexist? Does Alicia Vikander’s Ava have consciousness? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, who has more human AI — Ex Machina or Blade Runner? BY YOUR COMMAND, we share our top 5 robots. 

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  • 0:00 - 16:54: Ex Machina (non-spoilers)
  • 16:55 - 1:03:45: Ex Machina (spoilers)
  • 1:03:46 - 1:14:30: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Ex Machina VS. Blade Runner
  • 1:14:31 - 1:34:56: Top 5 Robots

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Top 5 Robots

Conrad: 

  1. BigDog (Boston Dynamics)
  2. Ash, Bishop (Alien, Aliens)
  3. Data (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
  4. Marvin (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
  5. TARS (Interstellar)

Ali:

  1. R2D2 (Star Wars)
  2. Data (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
  3. Number Six (Battlestar Galactica)
  4. HAL 9000 (2001: A Space Odyssey)
  5. Adam Link ("I, Robot", The Outer Limits)

Episode 63: Netflix’s Daredevil, Daredevil vs. Gotham, Top 5 Worst Superhero Movies

Netflix's Daredevil

“I’m asking for forgiveness for what I’m about to do.” Without spoilers, we review Marvel’s new TV series Daredevil! How did we get from a critically panned Ben Affleck 2003 film to a critically acclaimed 2015 Netflix series? Does this show honor Frank Miller's gritty New York City source material? What’s Daredevil’s relationship with the Marvel Cinematic Universe? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what’s the better criminal street drama — Daredevil or Gotham? We share our top 5 worst superhero films.

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  • 0:00 - 55:25: Netflix's Daredevil (non-spoilers)
  • 55:26 - 1:07:11: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Daredevil VS. Gotham
  • 1:07:10 - 1:59:38: Top 5 Worst Superhero Movies

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Top 5 Worst Superhero Movies

Conrad: 

  1. X-Men: The last Stand
  2. Spawn
  3. The League of Extraordinary Gentleman
  4. Catwoman
  5. Constantine

Ali:

  1. Superman III & Superman IV
  2. Ghost Rider
  3. Green Lantern
  4. Spider-Man 3
  5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Episode 62: Furious 7, Fast and Furious VS. Mission: Impossible, Top 5 Guilty Pleasures

Furious 7

“The most important thing in life will always be the people in this room, right here, right now.” We discuss the latest entry into the Fast and Furiousverse - Furious 7! What elevates this franchise above your average action film? How did it become an accidental cinematic universe? What was the impact of Paul Walker’s passing and how does the film honor his life? Plus all the reasons why Vin Diesel is so awesome. In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what franchise has better team setpieces — The Fast and Furious or Mission: Impossible? We confess our top 5 guilty pleasures. 0:00 - 31:28: Furious 7 (non-spoilers); 31:29 - 50:58: Furious 7 (spoilers); 50:59 - 1:03:35: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Fast and Furious VS. Mission: Impossible; 1:03:36 - 1:45:41: Top 5 Guilty Pleasures.

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  • 0:00 - 31:28: Furious 7 (non-spoilers)
  • 31:29 - 50:58: Furious 7 (spoilers)
  • 50:59 - 1:03:35: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Fast and Furious VS. Mission: Impossible
  • 1:03:36 - 1:45:41: Top 5 Guilty Pleasures

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Top 5 Guilty Pleasures

Bill: 

  1. Gilmore GIrls
  2. National Treasure
  3. American Pickers
  4. Meat Loaf's "Bat Out Of Hell"
  5. Tasty Jacks

Conrad: 

  1. She-Wolf of London
  2. Underworld
  3. Haven
  4. Britney Spears' "Hit Me Baby One More Time"
  5. McDonald's cheeseburgers

Ali:

  1. Love Actually 
  2. Mortal Kombat
  3. The Bachelor
  4. ★NSYNC
  5. Sour Patch Kids

Episode 61: Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines, Wonder Woman VS. Jean Grey, Top 5 Female Role Models

Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines

“Make a hawk a dove, stop a war with love, make a liar tell the truth!” We discuss Kristy Guevar-Flanagan’s documentary Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines! How did Wonder Woman go from being one of most innovative superheroes during World War II to a powerless stereotype in the 1950s? What role did she play in the feminist movement? How did Wonder Woman influence the modern age of female superheroes and why has it taken so long to give her a feature film? Wonder Woman takes on Jean Grey in the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER! We share our top 5 female role models.

Episode 60: House of Cards, House of Cards VS. The West Wing, Top 5 Anti-Heroes

House of Cards, Season 3

“Money gives power, well, a run for its money.” We discuss Netflix’s House of Card: Season 3! What happens to Kevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood when the power he craves remains out of his reach? Does House of Cards successfully pivot to character and policy stories? And what’s the deal with Robin Wright’s Claire Underwood this season? We caucus for our favorite Washingtonian political drama as House of Cards and The West Wing enter the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER. It's a deliciously evil top 5 as we share our favorite anti-heroes. Special guest, policy wonk Lowen Baumgarten. 

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  • 0:00 - 12:12: House of Cards: Season 3 (non-spoilers)
  • 12:13 - 42:00: House of Cards: Season 3 (spoilers) 
  • 42:01 - 1:10:29 INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: House of Cards VS. The West Wing
  • 1:10:30 - 1:51:19: Top 5 Anti-Heroes

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Top 5 Anti-Heroes

Lowen:

  1. Walter White (Breaking Bad)
  2. Raskolnikov (Crime and Punishment)
  3. Tony Soprano (The Sopranos)
  4. Rorschach (Watchmen)
  5. Salieri (Amadeus)

Conrad: 

  1. Rorschach (Watchmen)
  2. Beatrix Kiddo ("The Bride") (Kill Bill)
  3. Don Draper (Mad Men)
  4. Raymond 'Red' Reddington (The Blacklist)
  5. Nancy Botwin (Weeds)

Ali:

  1. Walter White (Breaking Bad)
  2. Q (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
  3. Catwoman (Batman: The Animated Series)
  4. Don Draper (Mad Men)
  5. Severus Snape (Harry Potter)