Today, we make up for lost time and release a podcast starring, written and directed by women!  Finally!  Is Leslie Knope a jerk?  How long does it take to make a giant paella?  And how long until we can go on a trip like this?  All of this and more, on a podcast where even the hosts forgot about it for a couple weeks...Tweet us @rtskaamemail us at rtskaam@gmail.com

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Wine Country (Netflix)

In today's unofficial sequel to Outlaw King, the reluctant king of England goes to war with France while also being at war with Scotland.  Who is this movie for?  Can Mark edit an entire episode by himself?  And why does everyone have the Banana Boat song stuck in their heads?!  Find out this week, and know that you've found a treasure that less than a dozen people in the ENTIRE WORLD have discovered.email us at rtskaam@gmail.comtweet us @rtskaamProvided to YouTube by IDOLVita: Stans a longe · La Reverdie · Roberto SpremulliHistoria Sancti Eadmundi: De la liturgie dramatique au drame liturgique℗ 2014 Arcana℗ ArcanaReleased on: 2009-01-01Composer: AnonymousDay-O (Banana Boat Song)Artist: Harry BelafonteAlbum: The Classic YearsWriters: Irving Burgie, William AttawayLicensed to YouTube bySME, Golden Dynamic, UMG (on behalf of ToCo Asia Ltd); LatinAutor - PeerMusic, ARESA, Abramus Digital, Global Music Rights LLC, Audiam (Publishing), LatinAutor - Warner Chappell, LatinAutor, ASCAP, EMI Music Publishing, Hexacorp (music publishing), CMRRA, BMG Rights Management (US), LLC, Reservoir Media (Publishing), UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, and 18 Music Rights Societies

The King (Netflix)

Can we all agree that endings are hard?  And that telling a series of short stories does not make a movie good?  Yes?  Perfect.Email us at rtskaam@gmail.comTweet us @rtskaam

How It Ends

This week we learn what the legendary Rudy Ray Moore, and his famous, or infamous, film, Dolemite. What the heck is Kim laughing at? Sarah's never heard of Blaxploitation films? How does one make a good bad movie? All of this and more in a podcast that mirrors Dolemite in quality, only without the fanbase. Email us at rtskaam@gmail.comTweet us @rtskaam

Dolomite Is My Name

In today's episode, a man of God and a conspiracy theorist help a grieving father obtain the dead body of his son.  Are state-secrets necessary?  How do people who sacrifice change as a result of their choices?  And for all that is holy, can Bryan Cranston play anyone as unlikeable?!  Find out this week, in a podcast that feels like 3 old men on a road trip, but based on the numbers, is more like the guy in the casket...email us at rtskaam@gmail.comtweet us at @rtskaam

Last Flag Flying (Amazon Prime)

When Frank Sheeran is accepted into the Italian mob, despite his heritage, his life changes forever.  Should it have been 3 hours?  Why is Anna Paquin in this movie?  And what do Joe Pesci actually look like?!  All this and more as we slowly arrive at the inevitable point where we take the audio we've recorded, and burn it.email us at rtskaam@gmail.comtweet us at @rtskaam

The Irishman (Netflix)

Today we talk about the exciting Netflix documentary, Icarus.  Is Russia [redacted on advice from our lawyer]?  Can we [redacted]?  And is this the most exciting cycling can be?  Find out today, as we tell Putin he can take his [redacted] and [redacted] up his [redacted, followed by immediate resignation of my position.  If you're going to make fun of the Russian president, I'd rather my firm have no part of it.  I'm going back to, "You Can't Make This Up.".  At least their podcast on this subject contains some coherent information.]Opening music by Tchaikofskyemail us at rtskaam@gmail.comtweet us at @rtskaam

Icarus (Netflix)

War may be hell, but man, films about it are awesome!  In today's episode, the SKAAM artists watch a film about a lesser known conflict, learning as much as they can along the way.  Is the Captain into BDSM?  Why doesn't every movie shoot the guy in the white suit?  And how do you use a bullet twice!?  All this and more from a group of people who, luckily for you, are over the drafting age!Email us at rtskaam@gmail.comTweet us @rtskaamThe Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.  The Examiner, Dec. 9, 1854

The Siege of Jadotville (Netflix)

The one where we look back on 2019 and realize what we've done.  Every film, every opinion, every memory revisited!  Is it possible to do an autopsy on something that's still technically alive?  Find out this week on Round Table SKAAM!email us at rtskaam@gmail.comtweet us @rtskaam

The Best and Worst of 2019

In today's episode, we spread Christmas cheer in a place where none can be found. How did Rose McIver let this happen? Who at Netflix saw the Hallmark audience as a coveted demographic? WHERE ARE THE PEOPLE OF COLOR?  Find out in today's episode where we let you decide how sad Jesus would be if he found out THIS is how we celebrate his birthday.Email us at rtskaam@gmail.comTweet us @rtskaam

A Christmas Prince (Netflix)

Hooray! A romantic comedy!  Will Mark cry at the end like he always does? Will Alex continue his trend of disagreeing with everyone? And is that Keanu Reeves!? Find out this week, in a film as polarizing to our reviewers as a pair of sunglasses...Listen, you don't come here for the jokes. Just download the episode.email us at rtskaam@gmail.comtweet us at @rtskaam

Always Be My Maybe (Netflix)

So Mark screwed up, and we lost a podcast, but deadlines are deadlines, damn it!  Alex and Mark talk about the project thus far and streaming culture as it relates to fandoms they enjoy.  How long will it take for Star Trek to be brought up?  Is Star Wars better?  And what is the long-term feasibility of this endeavor?  It's the episode they tried to hide from their wives!Tell us how much we suck at rtskaam@gmail.comunfollow us at @rtskaam

Whoops...

Today, we watch a drama about a man coming to grips with his age and place in life.  Is this an accurate depiction of anxiety?  Who are movies like this for?  And is Alex depressed?  The answers to these questions are yes, I don't know, and probably, but listen to us anyway!  We tried to have fun, despite Mike White's best efforts...email us at rtskaam@gmail.comtweet us at @rtskaam

Brad's Status (Amazon Prime)

Today, on Halloween, we decide to ditch expectations and watch a movie we know will make us feel good in the end!  Can Jeff Bridges do anything poorly?  What's the line between creepy and sweet?  And which adult in this movie is the worst parent?  It's an animated drip in an ocean of other movies sure to make it easy to miss.  Boy, do I know how that feels...email us at rtskaam@gmail.comtweet us at @rtskaam

The Little Prince (Netflix) Halloween Spooktacular!

In today's episode, the SKAAM artists discuss the Netflix Original, I Am Mother.  Does a good movie need to be original?  Are low budget sci-fi movies played out?  And how did they get that guy in that suit?!  All of this and more, in an episode where Alex knows more than everyone else!email us at rtskaam@gmail.comtweet us at @rtskaam

I Am Mother (Netflix)

Join Sarah, Kim, Alex, AJ and Mark as they review films only available on streaming platforms. Contact us at rtskaam@gmail.comTweet us @rtskaam

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