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'Mickey 17' and Bong Joon Ho Films Ranked PLUS: 'Reacher' Inspired One Person Army Recommendations

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In this episode of 'Needs Some Introduction,' hosts Darren and Victor discuss their weekly coverage plans, along with a deep dive into Bong Joon-ho's latest film, 'Mickey 17'. They compare 'Mickey 17' to Bong Joon-ho's earlier acclaimed works like 'Parasite', 'Mother', and 'Memories of Murder', noting the film's strengths and shortcomings.
The duo also touches on the new episodes of the TV series 'Reacher', sharing their thoughts on the show's current standing and appeal. Additionally, they provide recommendations for fans of the 'one-man army' genre, mentioning films like 'Sisu', 'John Wick', 'Rebel Ridge', and 'The Raid'. The episode concludes with a teaser for their upcoming reviews of 'Dope Thief' and new 'Severance' and 'White Lotus' episodes.
 
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:32 Reacher and Recommendations
01:15 Celebrating Milestones and Upcoming Episodes
02:15 Severance Episode Discussion
06:32 Mickey 17 Review
08:50 Bong Joon-ho's Filmography and Mickey 17 Analysis
19:01 Comparing Bong Joon-ho's Sci-Fi and Thriller Films
29:00 Budget Constraints and Future Projects
30:04 Exploring Bong Joon-ho's Filmography
33:02 Reacher Mid-Season Discussion
36:54 One-Man Army Films
49:05 Daredevil and Other Vigilantes
51:54 Upcoming Discussions and Farewell

'The White Lotus' S03E04 'Hide or Seek'

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Sona and Victor discuss this latest episode of 'The White Lotus'. Is anyone really having fun on this resort? They certainly try to and it looks like we are setting up an action packed episode for next week.
(00:00) Introduction and Show News
(07:20) Initial Impressions
(17:30) Episode Breakdown Begins
(46:00) Looking forward to the next episode
  

'Severance' S02E08 'Sweet Vitriol' PLUS: 'The You You Are' by Ricken Hale

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Sona and Victor discuss this latest episode of 'Severance' which investigates the dour and tragic backstory of Harmony Cobel. There are shocking revelations in this languid episode. But it all feels like the calm before the storm.
(00:00) Introduction and Show News
(03:00) Upcoming Show Coverage
(09:30) Episode Breakdown Begins
(55:00) 'The You You Are' and 'The Lexington Letter' Easter Eggs and Analysis
  

'Paradise' S01E08 - Season Finale - 'The Man Who Kept the Secrets'

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Darren and Victor break down the season finale of 'Paradise' after discussing some listener feedback and discussing the unexpected release schedule for the upcoming Andor season. Stay tuned to the end for an unexpected digression on the pleasures of the new season of 'Reacher'.
(00:00) Introduction and Listener Feedback
(05:58) Episode Discussion Begins
(46:00) Expectations for Season 2
(55:00) Reacher Season 3 and Upcoming episodes

'The White Lotus' S03E03 - Deciphering 'The Meaning of Dreams'

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Victor and Sona try to interpret the dreams in this slow episode of The White Lotus. This may simply be the calm before the storm.
(00:00) Thoughts on Anora
(10:30) Episode Breakdown Begins
(1:02:00) Closing Thoughts and Next week preview 

'Severance' S02E07 - 'Chikhai Bardo'

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Victor and Sona discuss the liminal space within the liminal space of this show as we descend another floor. How deep does this go? How many different innies can one mind sustain? We may be starting to learn.
(00:00) Introduction News and Updates.
(07:30) Episode Breakdown Begins
(58:00) Closing Thoughts and Next week preview 

'Paradise' S01E07 - 'The Day'

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Here is the link to the nuclear readiness test gone wrong that I mentioned in this episode:
https://www.thisamericanlife.org/634/human-error-in-volatile-situations
After Victor recaps this thrilling episode of the show, Darren joins the conversation. What would you do in your final hours on earth? Don't ask Darren's kids, that's for sure. 
(00:00) Intro
(03:03) Episode Breakdown begins
(23:14) Darren join the conversation
(31:00) Moral quandaries. Who is making the right decisions?
(01:08:00) What to expect in the finale and beyond on Paradise
(01:17:01) The White Lotus and future series coverage

'The White Lotus' S03E02 - 'Special Treatments'

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Victor gets to speak to a wife Indian woman, again, in the form of Sona. They discuss the latest episode of The White Lotus. Who is the cameo on that late phone call. The Ratcliff family is about to get a comeuppance. We still are not enthused about the sexual tension amongst the siblings but had a lot more fun with Rick and Chelsea. Plus we break down that jewelry heist and who might be behind it. 
(00:00) Upcoming content and Youtube challenge.
(08:00) Title meaning and themes of resorts as Limbo.
(20:20) Episode Breakdown Begins
(01:14:00) Speculation and Upcoming Content

'Severance' S02E06 - Calculating Triangles in 'Attila' PLUS: 'Zero Day' Netflix

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In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' the hosts dissect Season 2, Episode 6 of 'Severance' titled 'Attila.' They discuss pivotal scenes including Mark's disorienting reintegration experiences, Helena and Mark's unexpected encounter and their complex chemistry, and the philosophical conversation about the soul between Burt, Fields, and Irv. Key themes such as the multi-dimensional dynamics between innies and outies, religious beliefs pertaining to severance, and the ominous cliffhanger involving Mark's health during a reintegration procedure are examined in-depth.
 
00:00 Introduction and Call to Action
02:11 Netflix's Zero Day: A Political Thriller
05:23 Severance: Audience Reactions and Popularity
15:17 Character Development in Severance
17:10 Mark and Raghabi's Emotional Scene
25:40 Office Dynamics and the Power of Three
30:52 Milchik's Struggles and Self-Reflection
37:41 Helly's Emotional Turmoil
42:54 Mark and Heli's Relationship Dynamics
43:10 Dylan and Gretchen's Meeting
43:51 The Innie and Audi Dichotomy
47:19 Dylan's Future Possibilities
51:27 Mark and Heli's Intimate Moment
54:27 Mark's Bleeding and Miss Wong's Assistance
55:21 Ragabi's Experimentation
57:09 Helena's Encounter with Mark
01:03:30 Burt and Fields' Backstory
01:16:02 Mark's Revelation and Collapse
01:17:11 Preview of the Next Episode
 

'Paradise' S01E06 - 'You Asked For Miracles'

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Victor and Darren break down the latest episode of Paradise. There are only 2 episodes to go and the plot continues to accelerate. Presley should have turned down that ice cream date. Robinson has all the guns and I worry that Xavier has probably never seen Air Force One or Independence Day, either.
 
00:00 Introduction and Calls to Action
06:00 Shows premiering this week and Reviews
12:29 Episode Breakdown Begins
51:07 Severance and The White Lotus