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Popeye This week, we will gladly pay you Tuesday for a podcast today! We watched a musical about Popeye from a world class director, because creativity died long ago. How will Popeye hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matt, Daniel Directed by Robert Altman Starring: Starring: Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, Ray Wal...

Garfield (2004) This week we watched the CGI nightmare that is Garfield (2004). It raises important questions: was Bill Murray really tricked into this because he thought it was by Joel Coen instead of Joel Cohen? Why are all the animals real except for Garfield? Can Breckin Meyer play someone who is not a loser? H...

The Running Man This week on Myopia Movies, we learn the dangers of reality TV and Jesse Ventura. We watched The Running Man, the greatest end to the Kardashians. How will the Running Man hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel, Lauren Directed by Paul Michael GlaserStarring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita...

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk This month in Required Reading we talk about Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk. The book that coined the term 'snowflake,' gave us the rules, and made you question fancy soap. From a philosophical work that came out before 9/11, clearly, join us as we meet Tyler Durden. Host: Dr. Nic Hoffmann Co-Hosted:...

Shrek 2 This week on Myopia Movies, we are accidentally in love. We watched Shrek 2, the film that introduced the spin-off and makes Shrek, once again, into a s*x symbol. How will Shrek 2 Hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matt and Nur Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon Starring: Mike Mye...

Pet Sematary (1989) This week we learn that sometimes, dead is better. We watched Pet Sematary, why would you live on the Talladega Raceway? How does Pet Sematary hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel, Nur

Paycheck Is it more ironic that no one remembered this film, or that I did, but only barely. We watched Paycheck, the movie named for the reason that Ben Affleck showed up! Want to follow me? Try out: Letterboxd, Twitter, Facebook, email. Also rate and review where ever you get it! If you have any season 10....

Splash (1984) This week on Myopia Movies, we get wet! We watch as Tom Hanks tries to bang a fish with John Candy's help, just to punish Eugene Levy. We watched Splash, the origin of the women's name Madison; no really. How will Splash hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel, Nur

Missing In Action This week, we were going to make a podcast about a Chuck Norris movie, but he roundhouse kicked the podcast into submission. We watched Missing in Action! The only movie more misguided than a Ross Perot Campaign. How will Missing In Action hold up? Host: Nic Hoffmann Panel: Matthew Quinn Directed by...

The Plague by Albert Camus This week we revisit 2020, I mean the Vichy/Nazi occupation of the south of France. We were infected with The Plague, Camus' longer, somehow, more depressing work. Host: Dr. Nic Hoffmann Panel: Mike Burns and Mike Carroll "The townspeople of Oran are in the grip of a deadly plague, which condemns it...

Killer Workout (Aerobicide) This week we get fit, but not tanned....We watched Killer Workout! Just release podcast and stop showing off your t**s and your tight little ass! How will Killer Workout hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew Directed by David A. PriorStarring: Marcia Karr, David Campbell, Fritz Matthews, Ted Prior, Tere...

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Crocodile Dundee This week on Myopia Movies, we watch a documentary about what may or may not be a knife. We watched Crocodile Dundee, betcha you don't think "Academy Award Nominated" when you watched this, but you, my friend would be wrong. How does Crocodile Dundee hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Nur Directed b...

Leviathan This week on Myopia, Daniel Stern turns on the s*xual harassment, we finally get to Leviathan, and wow, what a picture! How will Leviathan hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Panel: Candace Directed by George P. CosmatosStarring Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern, Ernie Hudson,....

Billy Budd by Herman Melville This month we start with Mike Burns' choice for the high school book he hated, the not subtly ho******ic Billy Budd by Herman Melville. "Billy Budd, Sailor has been called the best short novel ever written. In his brilliantly condensed prose, Herman Melville fashions a legal parable in which reason....

The Room (2003) As this celebration train continues, we make a stop over in Wiseau World. We watched The Room, we're the experts, Mark! How will the Room hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Candace, Lauren, Nur, Daniel. Read the Disaster Artist Directed by Tommy Wiseau Starring: Tommy Wiseau, Juliette Danielle, Greg Sestero,...

Waterworld This week on Myopia Movies, we get a might soggy. For episode #400 we watched Waterworld, Mad Max for people who like it wet. We want to thank you for listening and subscribing. We have a global audience that encourages us to continue this project. We do it for you happily because you are out there....

Critters (1986) This week on Myopia Movies, we watch a movie that watched Gremlins, we watched Critters, M. Emmett Walsh at his most blustery! How will Critters hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Charlie Directed by Stephen HerekStarring: Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Green Bush, Scott Grimes, Nadine Van der Velde, Bil...

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte This week we revisit the Gothic Horror, Bildungsroman, potential black comedy, Victorian Middle Class novel that is Jane Eyre. This was Nic's selection for the book he read in high school and hated, but will a reread make it better? It certainly won't make it shorter! From the back of the Penguin Cl...

Dragonslayer (1981) This week we watched Dragonslayer (1981), despite being scheduled months ago and requested by Matt years ago, it happens to corespond with the 4k release! So, in honor of a good timing, let's talk Dragonslayer (1981)! How will Dragonslayer hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matt

City Slickers This week we watch the miracle of life as Billy Crystal gives birth to a calf. We watched Academy Award Winning Picture City Slickers, the movie where Daniel Stern knocks up Lisa Simpson. How does City Slickers hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Directed by Ron UnderwoodStarring: Billy Crystal, Jac...

Smile by Raina Telgemeier This week on Required Reading we revisit dental trauma as we talk Smile by Raina Telgemeier. From the jacket: "Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood!Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts sh...

When Harry Met Sally This week on Myopia, we fake an or**sm at a diner. We watched When Harry Met Sally and learn a valuable lesson; s*x would ruin the podcast. How does When Harry Met Sally hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew Panel: Nur Directed by Rob Reiner Written by Nora Ephron Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Ca...

Michael This week we learn that archangels just want to get laid. We watched Michael, at least Travolta gets to dance. How will Michael hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel Panel: Lauren Written and Directed by Nora Ephron Starring: John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, William Hurt, Bob Hoskins, Robert Pa...

Beloved by Toni Morrison This episode of Required Reading, we dive into the haunting masterpiece Beloved by Toni Morrison. This complex narrative is an incredible piece of American Fiction, African American literature, and magical realism; truly a remarkable novel. Host: Nic Hoffmann Co-host: Mike Burns Panel: Chase Thompso...

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Sleepless in Seattle As we continue our Nora Ephron month, we return to Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle, the film where a child hacks the airline industry to pull a pervy Kevin McCallister and hook his dad up with a stranger. How will Sleepless in Seattle hold up? Host: Nic Co-Host: Matthew, Daniel Writte...

You’ve Got Mail This week, we fall in love with Tom Hanks as he becomes the world's biggest catfisher. We watched You've Got Mail, TimeWarner couldn't keep AOL together, what hope did HBOMax have.... How will You've Got Mail hold up? Host: Nic Hoffmann Co-Host: Daniel, Matthew Panel: Nur Written and Directed by Nor...

Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather This episode of Required Reading we talk about the western classic, Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather. This classic of the 1920s is an American novel highlighting the creation of a southwestern diocese, involving interesting characters, good discussions and a crisis of faith. Also, a bo...