We discuss lawsuits filed by parents against video game companies for allegedly causing psychiatric disorders in children. Are lawsuits really the way forward in managing our anxieties about screens? We also catch up on what we’re watching during our grown up screen time.Things we mention in this episode:Kids Hooked on Read More
Step right up to the ultimate pop culture carousel as we, alongside our dynamic guest Ivan Patch, unwrap the bustling world of May’s entertainment offerings. We’ve got the buzz on the latest from the gaming universe, including Microsoft's gaming strategy and the adventurous future of the Tomb Raider series. With Read More
Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner.It's a day in the life of Alfred Bester, but you can call him Al. Jeff and Read More
This week we take a look at EVEN MORE Simpsons video games!Support our sponsor! Use the code DARKNESS to get 10% off from Brandywine Coffee Roasters!Join my new marketplace: district.net/simpsonsCheck out my episode of Wrestling Nostalgia here.Interested in my book?- Buy a SIGNED COPY from me here.- Order directly from Read More
On the twentieth episode of ATFT, I talk with director Craig Ienne Pedroza! Craig is a Jacksonville filmmaker who fell in love with cinema at a young age and his passion for film has only grown through the years. Musicals like The Court Jester, Singin' in the Rain, and The Read More
Embark on an odyssey through the rejuvenated wastelands of Fallout 76 as we recount our first escapades into this 2018 game, where base building and post-apocalyptic chaos still reign supreme in 2024. Our dialogue traverses the varied terrains of Appalachia, contrasting it with our past Fallout stomping grounds, while speculating Read More
Two teenagers bond over their love of a supernatural TV show, but it is mysteriously canceled. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss mid 90’s teen TV programming, not fitting in, and standing idly by as your life passes you by in Jane Schoenbrun’s feel sad movie Read More
We review the recently released movie IF. This might be the first kids movie of the summer season, but we question whether this Ryan Reynolds vehicle is really a kids movie at all. Is it just a sneaky way for us to confront our anxieties about parenthood while distracting our Read More
Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner.G'Kar is a holy figure and, apparently, a best selling author. Jeff and Brent wonder what it Read More
Send us a Text Message.Embark on a spellbinding exploration of "Wolfwalkers," a cinematic gem nestled within the realm of Irish folklore, as Eric and Phil unravel the tapestry of this animated marvel. Prepare to be whisked away by the hand-drawn artistry that breathes life into every frame, rivaling the giants Read More
In a small Korean province in 1986, two detectives struggle with the case of multiple young women being raped and murdered by an unknown assailant. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss true crime, Korean killers and Bong Joon Ho’s second feature film, Memories of Murder (2003). Read More
There have been think pieces galore this past month about the approaching end of the beloved preschool series Bluey. We talk about the intense parental love for the series and how to move forward after the end of something we love. We also catch up on what we’re watching with Read More
Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner.Remember Byron. And stay away from Afterburner Whiskey.This show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Read More
On the nineteenth episode of ATFT, I talked with director/ writer/ producer and Wagyu Films co- founder David A. Roberts! David has been working in production for over twenty years, a long period of time only exceeded by his passion for film. Thanks to his father, David developed an appreciation Read More
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever sat down, completely alone, as the screen lit up with a world so chaotic yet captivating that you felt every pulse-pounding moment in your bones? That’s exactly what happened to Eric and Phil when they first saw "Mad Max: Fury Road." Join us Read More
A woman travels home with her two kids for her sister’s wedding and finds herself defending her family against blood seeking old people. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss German farmhouses, understaffed nursing homes, and the Netflix original, Old People (2022). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:48) Read More
We review the reboot of Dora on Paramount Plus. Did this classic bilingual heroine really need a new look?Things we mentioned in this episode:McSweeney’s article “A Court-ordered Letter from Dora the Explorer’s Mother” How AI Is Already Transforming Moviemaking Previous episodes we mention: Dora and the Lost City of Gold Ms Rachel’s Songs for Read More
Two veteran Star Trek podcasters watch Babylon 5 for the first time. Brent Allen and Jeff Akin search for Star Trek like messages in this series, deciding if they should have watched it sooner.It certainly is a tragedy! We are absolutely blown away as SPOILER is back!! Left for dead, Read More
After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful criminal figure, they retreat to a secluded mansion and try to survive the next 24 hours. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss ensemble casts, inescapable mansions, and Radio Silence’s bloodiest film to date, Abigail Read More
In this Screen Time in the News episode, we discuss a recent event in Massachusetts wherein a sixth grade student at Whitin Intermediate School took a state-required standardized test on a school issued Chromebook and suffered first degree burns and blisters.We also catch up on our family watch lists and Read More
