Best Blood, Brains & Aliens Podcasts (2024)

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Apocalypse Now 1979 - The Film with Three Brains Review 56:49

9h ago56:49

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A rogue Martin Sheen surfs upriver in simultaneous pursuit of a mythical leader, a fellow soldier, an enemy and his destiny. There is no making sense of the Vietnam War, but this acclaimed Coppola passion-project adaptation may make you think differently about both war and moviemaking itself. Come aboard and let the Brains help you appreciate the d…

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The Infernal Circle of Eternal Return Part 2 1:21:11

2h ago1:21:11

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Brady Hitchcock struggles to maintain his sanity as he is drawn deeper and deeper down into the never-ending whirlpool of eternal return. His mind reels as he relives the same horrific day again and again, and no matter how hard he tries to try and change it, he simply cannot escape his hellish reality. But as hope fades and all seems lost, he real…

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Three Amigos 1986 - The Film with Three Brains Review 51:13

8d ago51:13

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Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short - what more could could a 1980's comedy ask for? The answer is more than just a plane with cajones, pero we'll get into that. Tres Brains review Three Amigos. Escucha hoy!By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Strange Brew 1983 - The Film with Three Brains Review 52:48

29d ago52:48

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Ya der hey. Welcome to our movie review, ya hosers. This week is a beauty... we go to the Great White North to the Elsinore Brewery to see what's in der Strange Brew. Ready to take off, eh?By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Aliens 1986 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:08:40

1M ago1:08:40

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A creature feature sequel that echoes the plot of the original is usually a Hollywood recipe for disaster. So how did James Cameron simultaneously out-Alien "Alien" and create a gold standard for genre-swapping sequels? Game over, man, time to tune into the Brains for this bug-hunt-gone-bad!By thefilmwiththreebrains

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The Infernal Circle of Eternal Return Part 1 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

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What if what we see every day isn't real... what if reality is just a delusion, a cruel trick played by our cosmic creator and we are doomed to live the same life, make the same mistakes over and over again? 1976. Divorced, alcoholic and struggling with addiction, police detective Brady Hitchcock is a man clinging to the last strands of his sanity.…

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Alien 1979 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:03:58

2M ago1:03:58

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While everyone was trying to make the next Star Wars, Ridley Scott unleashed the face-hugging, chest-bursting alien sci-fi horror film that inspired decades of imitations. Alien also gave birth to the first standalone female action hero: the unstoppable Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver. What not to like? The Brains will tell you.…

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Rambo-First Blood Part II 1985 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:13:18

2M ago1:13:18

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Off-screen it's Stallone versus Schwarzenegger. On-screen, Rambo's an unstoppable monosyllabic army of one, leaving a trail of death and destruction in the name of saving fellow POWs. This movie made Rambo (and his survival knife) a pop culture staple but does it still make sense? The Brains are coming to get you!…

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Arthur 1981 - The Film with Three Brains Review 51:24

2M ago51:24

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Dudley Moore is a rich Manhattanite tipsy with privilege and alcohol. Resigned to marry the high society bride of his family's choosing, a vivacious Liza Minnelli catches his eye despite the threat to his inheritance. Does this comedic drama still have heart and laughs? Get caught between the brains and New York City. "Arthur" 1981, wherever you li…

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Office Space 1999 - The Film with Three Brains Review 52:44

3M ago52:44

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Beavis & Butthead creator, Mike Judge grows up and gets - a desk job? Three software programmers discover the ultimate loophole to beat the system: stop caring! Has corporate culture changed in the last 25 years? People sure haven't. Cure your case of the Mondays with a hefty dose of Brains!By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Commando 1985 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

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Arnold is back: a retired Special Forces Colonel looks for his kidnapped daughter and demolishes anyone in his way in this progenitor of John Wick, first-person shooters and over-the-top silly violence. With more muscles than plot, does this testosterone-fueled, macho bullshit still "kill"? Let of some steam with the Brains.…

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L.A. Confidential 1997 - The Film with Three Brains Review 51:21

3M ago51:21

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Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe share a precinct while being a world apart in their approach to policing the dirty underbelly of 1950's Hollywood. Are drugs, murder, double-crosses and celebrity lookalike call girls still off the record, on the QT and very hush-hush 70 years later? Join us for our best review yet!…

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Marathon Man 1976 - The Film with Three Brains Review 54:16

3M ago54:16

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Crooked clandestine government agents and a sadistic Nazi dentist give chase to Dustin Hoffman in this shoestring-plotted thriller. Does solid acting and a fast pace help the Marathon Man finish strong? Strap on your Adidas and try to keep up with the Brains.By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Grumpy Old Men 1991 - The Film with Three Brains Review 56:01

4M ago56:01

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Lemmon, Matthau and Ann-Margret form a love triangle that both threatens and redefines the men's grumpy friendship. Do they have enough spark to fuel this age-old plot? Can the frigit Minnesota setting nip at the hearts of viewers? Crack a cold Schmidt's and come warm up in the ice shanty with the Brains.…

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Something Wild 1986 - The Film with Three Brains Review 56:49

4M ago56:49

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Melanie Griffith and Jeff Daniels are flirting with disaster (and each other) in this unpredictable flick. Does Something Wild refer to their weekend adventure or scriptwriting that meanders from goofy to ominous to violent? The Brains are back in town so come along for a wild ride.By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Did Elon Musk Deserve $55 Billion? 1:15:55

4M ago1:15:55

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Mini-Topic: Disney Link: https://esq.social/@jacobschumer/111852556415303391 Main Topic: Elon Musk Link: https://esq.social/@annmlipton/111855062479332113 The Bill Comes Due - Prof. Ann Lipton Recommendations Jake: https://infinitewealth.sega.com/ Jason: https://www.amazon.com/Green-Glove-Dryer-Gloves-Shoes/dp/B07HYDRYYL?th=1 Andrew: https://www.ov…

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The Summer of Capricorn 1:08:04

4M ago1:08:04

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A broken-down private detective named Joe Castle is hired to investigate the case of a missing person by a mysterious stranger. As Joe delves deeper he discovers that things aren’t what they seem, and that he might have just uncovered a serial killer that has been preying on women for decades. Starring - Torquil Neilson - Sep Caton- Virginie Laverd…

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Jurassic Park 1993 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:07:16

4M ago1:07:16

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In 1993, Sam was given a Jurassic Park t-shirt. He put it in storage assuming he would pull it out in 30 years and no one would remember it. The brains discuss how wrong he was.By thefilmwiththreebrains

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The Adventures of Ford Fairlane 1990 - The Film with Three Brains Review 52:50

4M ago52:50

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Andrew "Dice" Clay, toxic misogynist comedian, becomes LA's Rock 'n' Roll Detective Ford Fairlane in this scarce cult film, chock full of raunchy jokes and surprising cameos. After sitting on the shelf a few decades, can it still make Brains giggle? Or just squirm?By thefilmwiththreebrains

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The One Where We Try To Draw Copyright Law From Memory 1:12:34

5M ago1:12:34

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We're back! With a mishmash episode. Few links, lots of shooting from the hip. Winston Strawn Legal Filings Copyright Question The Boy and the HeronBy Andrew Leahey

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The Jerk 1979 - The Film with Three Brains Review 52:52

5M ago52:52

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Carl Reiner's steady collaboration with Steve Martin began with this cross-eyed comedy. Irreverent, uneven in execution yet imbued with Steve's charm and comedic bravado, is this throwback foolhardy - or fool-tastic?By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Stalker 1979 - The Film with Three Brains Review 52:49

6M ago52:49

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A barren Russian landscape is the setting for this acclaimed, barren "psy-fi" film that explores whether or not we really want our deepest wishes to come true. Get into the zone on the brain train.By thefilmwiththreebrains

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The Broadcast 1:18:50

6M ago1:18:50

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THE BROADCAST A brilliant scientist stands on the precipice of a world changing breakthrough as he prepares to test his greatest invention. But when a message from the future warns of an impending disaster he must fight against time and his own sanity in a bid to stop armageddon. Starring - Kristian Schmid - Felicity Jurd - Jeeves Verma - Sep Caton…

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Broadcast News 1987 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:02:28

6M ago1:02:28

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Hunt, Hurt, Brooks: a coworker love triangle, each angling to create ideal TV news at another's expense. Smart comedy always rings true, but does the integrity of broadcast journalism still mean anything? The Brains go live on the scene for an update on this 1988 Oscar nominee.By thefilmwiththreebrains

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The Only Podcast on OpenAI You'll Ever Need* 1:16:53

6M ago1:16:53

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*By us. Elon Musk Slams Accusations of Antisemitism as ‘Bogus’ | TIME OpenAI Shakeup Our structure Who Controls OpenAI? - Bloomberg https://www.threads.net/@itsmattslaw/post/Cz3sncIrHD9 95 Percent of OpenAI Employees Threaten to Follow Sam Altman Out the Door | WIRED Meet the Board of OpenAI Who Pushed Out Sam Altman - WSJ https://s.wsj.net/public/…

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Midnight Run 1988 - The Film With Three Brains Review E157 1:01:44

7M ago1:01:44

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Robert De Niro hones his comic chops with Charles Grodin in this odd couple road trip flick. Grumpy bounty hunter De Niro is bound for L.A. with (and sometimes bound to) mob accountant Grodin, with feds and mafia hitmen in hot pursuit. Director Martin Brest caught lightning in a bottle with Beverly Hills Cop - did he nab another winner here? Catch …

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Cronos 1993 - The Film With Three Brains Review E156 50:53

7M ago50:53

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Guillermo del Toro's creepy debut gives a new origin to the age-old vampire story. How did this low budget body-horror flick give birth to del Toro's career? Gather carcasses around the radio for a nibble of the Brains.By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Condolences to Omegle, Real Estate Agents and SBF 1:25:06

7M ago1:25:06

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Real-estate class action lawsuit against realtors: Attorney says it costs homebuyers $60 billion per year in commissions | Fortune NAR lawsuit: After a $1.8 billion verdict, the clock is ticking on the 6% real estate commission | CNN Business Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts https://jacobschumer.com/2023/10/31/alan-…

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Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure 1985 - The Film With Three Brains Review E155 1:03:52

7M ago1:03:52

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Tim Burton's unique directorial style was evident in his debut—a quirky tale of a stolen bicycle—featuring gags galore, no ground floor, and many things never seen before. Is Pee-Wee an irritating man-child or a clever trickster marching to his own beat? We don’t make monkeys, we just train them to listen to reviews. Tune in, KWYJIBO’s!…

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Is This an Image of an Elven Woman Smoking a Vape Pen? 1:14:55

7M ago1:14:55

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Logic Games dropped from the LSAT This new data poisoning tool lets artists fight back against generative AI | MIT Technology Review X, formerly Twitter, tests charging new users $1 a year to use basic features - CBS News Proposed advisory opinion on Lawyers’ and Law Firms’ Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence – The Florida Bar Corbin Carroll …

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Donnie Brasco 1997 - The Film With Three Brains Review E154 48:30

8M ago48:30

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Johnny Depp and Al Pacino develop a bromance as undercover Fed and mobster in this true story of a mafia mole mentored by a made man who hasn't got it made. A rom-com director takes a swing at the gritty, not so pretty, even petty life of the criminal underworld - is it a wild pitch or can two heavy hitter actors knock it out of the park? Hears the…

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Coming to America 1988 - The Film With Three Brains Review E153 1:12:06

8M ago1:12:06

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Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall star/costar/cameo/come-of-age in this princely fish-out-of-water (romantic) comedy. Eddie and director John Landis disagreed at every turn, but you'd never know it. Is it "that boy is good" good or more than just nostalgic fun? You conscious? The brains want to tear it apart - and your friend, too - wherever you listen…

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Chess, Fraud, Patreon and Baseball 1:10:27

8M ago1:10:27

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https://twitter.com/JenShahade/status/1707039851642495423?s=20 https://www.chess.com/news/view/st-louis-chess-club-issues-statement-on-alejandro-ramirez https://www.engadget.com/patreon-overhauls-its-platform-with-free-content-and-more-creator-control-202357279.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/04/15/school-chess-class-clubs/…

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Dawn of the Dead 1978 - The Film With Three Brains Review E152 1:03:12

8M ago1:03:12

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Zombies run rampant in George Romero's seminal undead apocalypse sequel. Romero laid the foundation for decades of zombie flicks, but more importantly, how often do we get to review a sequel that just might be better than the original? Get your fill of brains in this lively review!By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Full Business Brain 1:07:11

8M ago1:07:11

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Mini-Topic: Judge Newman Being Suspended ‘Simply losing it’: Bitter fight brews over federal judge’s forced retirement effort | The Hill https://cafc.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/JudicialMisconductOrders/September%2020,%202023%20Judicial%20Council%20Order.pdf Judge, 96, suspended over mental fitness concerns (axios.com) Main topic: Unity Engine …

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Being John Malkovich 1999 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:00:53

9M ago1:00:53

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The big screen debuts of Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman show us what it's like to see through the eyes of a celebrity. Literally. John Cusack plays master of puppets in this mind-bending movie. Mayhem? Magnificence? Or Malarky? Malkovich Malkovich, wherever you Malkovich Malkovich.By thefilmwiththreebrains

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The Breakfast Club 1985 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:10:19

9M ago1:10:19

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A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal walk into a high school library...By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Supreme Court Barbeque 1:18:26

9M ago1:18:26

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Mini-Topic: Musk ADL - Elon Musk threatens to sue Anti-Defamation League over lost X revenue Main topic: Your car could be capturing data on your sex life https://www.techdirt.com/2023/09/07/mozilla-modern-cars-are-a-privacy-shitshow/ X Plans to Collect Biometric Data, Job and School History (3)By Andrew Leahey

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The Rocketeer 1991 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:04:53

9M ago1:04:53

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In yesteryear there was a rocket. Stored in a swashbuckler's cockpit. Saving girl, USA Mob and Nazis at bay Will the Brains embrace or knock it?By thefilmwiththreebrains

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The Shootist 1976 - The Film with Three Brains Review 58:53

9M ago58:53

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In John Wayne's swan song, he plays a dying gunslinger who has outlived his era and wants nothing more than to ride off into the sunset. He settles down at Lauren Bacall and Ron Howard's B&B. But locals with visions of glory want to take the gunman out themselves. See bullets fly! Hears Brains gush.By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Strike While the Blood is Gushing and Romancing the Bear 1:11:35

9M ago1:11:35

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Lewis Brisbois Defector Firm Loses 25 Attorneys, Marking Its End Twitter begins throttling all links to Threads, Instagram, news outlets, and more - 9to5Mac Trump Fourth Indictment Lays Out Sweeping Georgia Election Plot Twitter begins throttling all links to Threads, Instagram, news outlets, and more - 9to5Mac Thomson Reuters Completes Its $650M A…

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The Truman Show 1998 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:05:38

10M ago1:05:38

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Peter Weir posits: what if Orwell's Big Brother cameras were there just for the ratings? Can reality be reality TV? What's true, man? Jim Carrey tones it down for his first drama, but is he stills "aces?" Join our not live feed for lively conversation.By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Last Action Hero 1993 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:01:26

10M ago1:01:26

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Last Action Hero: SatisfAction? StupefAction? MalefAction? OverreAction? Fecal ImpAction!? Or, Last Action Zero?By thefilmwiththreebrains

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SAG/WGA, Tupac, Barbenheimer, X, and Aliens 1:08:31

10M ago1:08:31

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From Twitter to X: Elon Musk Begins Erasing an Iconic Internet Brand - The New York Times Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more own trademarks to new Twitter name | CNN Business ‘Barbie’ Pissed Ben Shapiro Off So Bad He Made a 40-Minute Video About It | Them ‘Barbie’ Seems to Have Destroyed Ben Shapiro What Happened When SAG and the WGA Went on Strike in …

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Born on the Fourth of July 1989 - The Film with Three Brains Review 58:00

11M ago58:00

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Tom Cruise set aside his looks and 80's charisma for this mostly-true story of Ron Kovic, a paraplegic Vietnam veteran turned anti-war activist. Oliver Stone snagged his third Oscar for this biopic, but will the new generation of moviegoers love it or leave it?By thefilmwiththreebrains

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Jacob’s Ladder 1990 - The Film with Three Brains Review 59:37

11M ago59:37

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Fractured Vietnam Vet, Tim Robbins as his best. spirals into the sinister unknown as his inner (and outer) demons claw their way to reality. Losing one's mind is a risky movie investment. Do terror, regret. confusion, and conspiracy add up to payoff worthy by today's standards? Come climb that ladder with us.…

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Wimbledon, Twitter, Threads and the Grand Marshal of the Boo Boo Parade 1:20:54

11M ago1:20:54

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Mini-Topic: Wimbledon AI Commentators https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/video/media/1579db894840bfe89d5480ca4cd546e8.html REAL TOPICS: Twitter Rate Limiting Meltdown Twitter puts strict cap on how many tweets users can read each day | Engadget https://www.engadget.com/twitter-says-it-couldnt-tell-people-about-rate-limiting-in-advance-183928265.html T…

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Mystified PRIDE: Jackie Shane 34:24

11M ago34:24

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1960's R and B Soul Sister Jackie Shane was a black trans woman living her life and belting out hit songs. She is an Icon and we are in awe. Join us as we talk about this remarkable woman. Support the Show.By Tasha Chaos and Steven Dreadful

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Oakland A's, ChatGPT Lawyer Story Musings and Reddit Dumpster Fire 1:07:16

11M ago1:07:16

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Oakland A’s fans stage reverse boycott | CNN ChatGPT Avianca - https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.575368/gov.uscourts.nysd.575368.54.0_3.pdf Elon/Zuck Cage Match - Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight - BBC News Reddit ongoing dumpster fire - Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is fighting a losing battle against the s…

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Beetlejuice 1988 - The Film with Three Brains Review 1:00:48

12M ago1:00:48

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Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis are recently deceased and dying to rid their house of the new family that moved in. They summon Beetlejuice, the scene stealing bio-exorcist for help, but he has plans of his own. Is this quirky charmer worth watching 167 times or is the ghost with the most toast?By thefilmwiththreebrains

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