Welcome to Cool Takes, the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-colligiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Published weekly on Mondays!
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Ep. 41: Bewitched Vol. 4
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1:52:43let's get this bread
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Ep. 40: Joker Folie á Deux
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1:47:59Okay before you listen you have to promise to be normal about it. An unexpectedly on-brand episode about a recent release, in this ep we cover the thematic content of Joker Folie á Deux, as well as Joker One, the color grading of Deadpool and Wolverine, and a long rant about Megalopolis.
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Ep. 39: White Noise
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1:41:23Statistically Average Noise more like. Tune in for discussions on streaming bloat, 80's commercialism, and whether or not Adam Driver was popular among teens. Join us as Jackson fulfills his destiny as the fabled Guy Who's Read the Book.
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Ep. 38: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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1:30:35It's showtime. No tangents, no bullshit, just Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. See the movie. Tim Burton washed? Answers within. Mars Attacks, y/n? Only Kezia has seen it. Jackson doesn't like legacy sequels anymore.
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Ep. 37: Trap
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1:51:22Have you guys ever noticed that the films of M. Night Shyamalan are not often critically well-received? Hear us make this observation for the hundredth time today on The Cool Takes Podcast, the only bad movie podcast about how M. Night Shyamalan is good actually. Come on in for first concert stories, takes on Josh Hartnett and Seleka Shyamalan, Tra…
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Ep. 36: The Fabelmans
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1:57:33Join us for a nostalgic adventure! Adeline explains why The Fabelmas fits the premise of our show, actually, Jackson does a pretty good David Lynch impression, Kezia talks about her childhood home movies, and The cool takes gang invents a new beloved Cool Takes character: French Guy Who Doesn't Like A Spielberg Movie…
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Ep. 35: A.I. Artificial Intelligence
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1:23:37Two weeks sure is a long time, huh? The Cool takes Podcast is BACK, finally completing the triumvirate of weird movies Kezia watched as a kid with A.I. Artificial Intelligence. There is NO talk of genenrative AI in this ep, ONLY Steve Spielberg and his good movie about a miserable little boy whose mom doesn't love him. Come for chats about Haley Jo…
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Ep. 34: WE'RE BACK! Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
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1:09:50In the Planet of the Apes either you win or you die is I think the quote. From The Planet of the Apes. Cool Takes is back on a brand new bi-weekly upload schedule! we're taking it sleazy and talking about the biggest movie of the summer so far (as of time of recording), Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. This return has been a long time coming. Joi…
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Ep. 33: The Menu
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1:10:42A surprisingly focused episode about The Menu! A movie that is simultaneously awesome and deeply stupid. Watch us grapple! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad t…
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Ep. 32: Bewitched Vol. 3
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1:54:58Death comes for us all Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia …
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Ep. 32: Malignant
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1:24:08Get ready for a blast from the past! We've had this Halloween episode in the hopper for about 6 months, aged to perfection. Come for our conversation about James Wan's Malignant, stay for us having an existential crisis about the premise of the show. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mou…
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Ep. 31: Knock at the Cabin
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1:53:00We're back! And this week we're knock knock knockin' on cabin's door hey hey. Join us for a conversation about all things Shyamalan, and the bad rap he's gotten for the last, I dunno, 30 years. Plus, as an added bonus, an EXHAUSTIVE breakdown of the results of this year's Kid's Choice awards. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad m…
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Ep. 30: 3000 years of Longing
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1:43:39How long could you long? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezi…
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Ep. 29: Pokemon Destiny Deoxys feat. Tabi Bardall
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1:20:33C'mon down to Cubetown Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia …
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Ep. 28: THE HAPPENING Commentary
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1:46:07The unlikely DGAF return What does it all mean? How does Nope function differently than other Jordan Peele movies? Do you have to "figure it out" to like it? WE'RE GONNA TELL YOU. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes o…
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Ep. 27: NOPE Feat. Ilan Henandez
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1:38:20What does it all mean? How does Nope function differently than other Jordan Peele movies? Do you have to "figure it out" to like it? WE'RE GONNA TELL YOU. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslightin…
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Ep. 26: Enemy Mine
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1:08:36In which we discuss the sexual politics of a forgotten 80's sci-fi flop, its proximity to Pixar's Lightyear, the political leanings of various Quaids, and Jackson takes a controversial stance on The Boys Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopul…
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Ep. 25: Barbie in The Nutcracker COMMENTARY (DGAF Arc Conclusion)
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1:47:30In which we finally learn to GAF Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusi…
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Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a c…
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How dangerous are The Cullens ACTUALLY? How dangerous is The Loch Ness Monster ACTUALLY? Jackson is sick in this one, give him a break. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into…
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Ep. 24: Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers
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1:20:22When there's Danger? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rh…
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Ep. 23: Return to Oz
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1:11:43Everybody in this movie needs therapy Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film en…
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DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: A Bug's Life Commentary
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1:37:41The thrilling sequel to the first time we tried to do an episode about A Bug's Life and instead just mostly talked about Alien for an hour. Can we find more than an hour of things to say about A Bug's Life?? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and uniro…
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What are history's greatest macguffins? Which ones belong in museums? Which ones belong in volcanoes? Would you put a pissy carpet in a museum if it was old enough? Would people listen to a podcast that is mostly Jackson being picky and pedantic about the term "Macguffin?" IMPORTANT QUESTIONS. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad …
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Yeah, uh, 5 bucks well spent if'n you ask me Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate …
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DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Knives Out Commentary
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2:21:06Join us in watching a GOOD MOVIE this time! She was a GUHWED NUHHS. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMur…
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Ep. 22: Morbius
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1:23:17You already know all the jokes why even bother Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiat…
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Ep. 21: TeneT (commentary)
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2:36:04Cowboy stuff! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, a…
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Could the Scooby gang defeat Michael Corleone? What about the wicked Witch of the West?? What about the outdated and dangerous mental health reform system in 1960's United States??? Or the Terminator???? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopul…
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Listen to us speculate wildly about a video game that has already released at this point!Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jack…
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Ep. 20: House of Gucci
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1:27:36How'd he get that house? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezi…
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Our official review of Spider-Man 2: Too Many Spider-men! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and no…
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How well do you know your West Side Story and Mad Max names? What about the Matrix and G.I.Joe? What I'm getting at here is that in this episode Jackson makes Adeline and Kezia play a game where they have to tell apart names from West Side Story and Mad Max. Enjoy! Play along at home! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies ar…
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Ep. 19: Pokemon: Jirachi - Wish Maker with Tabi Bardall
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1:24:18Make a wish! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, as…
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Ep. 18: Turning Red
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1:24:27What if you Turned Red? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia…
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How well do YOU know Ghostbusters Afterlife's box office returns?? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurr…
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In which we, 3 kids, vote in the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray …
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Ep. 17: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
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1:09:09The epic conclusion! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rh…
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DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 Commentary Track
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1:39:49Is this what you wanted ?? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Ke…
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How'd we do? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, as…
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Enjoy the news of yesteryear! This is the one where we get tricked into watching a fake moon knight trailer. Aslo that Chip and Dale movie is coming out in a couple weeks. Exciting! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes…
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DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Robocop Commentary Track
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1:59:43the first defunct patreon bonus ep! Enjoy! Squibs! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-colle…
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Ep. 16: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1 with Anna Maguire
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1:26:34THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN! Welcome back after our long, quasi-planned hiatus! We're going to back, posting content on this feed DAILY for at least a couple weeks (mostly from our dissolved patreon, as well as a back-log of pre-recorded main feed episodes) and we hope you're EXCITED TO SEE IT. But first you must listen to this, the long-awaited episode …
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Ep. 15: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse with Darby
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1:21:13Tent Scene Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assi…
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Ep. 14: The Twilight Saga: New Moon with Madi Rhodes
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1:26:15Justice for Barf Boy Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rh…
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Ep. 13: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull with Adam Lance Garcia
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1:18:46In which we give our opinions about Kingdoms, Crystals, and Skulls with out special guest Green Lama scribe Adam Lance Garcia! Ancient Aliens, Proto-legacequels, George Lucas, and the unstoppable march of time! This Ep's got it all! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and u…
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Ep. 12: Twilight
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1:30:52Have you guys considered that Twilight might be...problematic??? join the core trio as they discuss Vampires, sexuality, Good Christian Values, and the goofiness of film production that you might not always pick up on. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defens…
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Ep. 11: SCOOB
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1:15:43Usually, on the Cool Takes Podcast, we like to be bastions of positivity in the face of near total destruction, but TODAY? we let ourselves dunk JUST A LITTLE as a TREAT. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of success…
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Ep. 10: Matrix Resurrections
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1:43:02The time has finally come! in the grand finale of Cool Takes' Wachowski month we finally talk Matrix 4! But not before discussing the current programming on the Disney Channel for like 15 minutes first, whoops. Jackson loves it! Adeline loves it! Kezia just likes it! Someone's about to get MANK'D. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the …
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Ep. 9: Jupiter Ascending with Sara of Cosmonaut Tabletop
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1:22:05More Wachowski madness with our special guest! Why don't people like Jupiter Ascending? What's up with the razzies? How come those fantastic beast movies are so bad? What about the female gaze?? All this and more after this commercial break. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sinc…
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