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www.DebaserPod.com Debaser is a film podcast hosted by Jared Rusk and Will Taylor. Each episode is a deep dive into both new and familiar movies as they attempt to analyze and interpret them. Cover art by @dogbitesback on Instagram
A poster for The Return of the Living Dead
This week on Debaser: We discuss The Return of the Living Dead!
Is this semi-spoof, semi-sequel a punk-rock rager deserving of its cult status? Or an embarrassingly outdated attempt at horror-comedy? Why are some of the effects in the film incredible and others not so much? Listen to find out!
Frank and Freddy react to a zombie in Return of the Living Dead
Tomorrow on Debaser...
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Folks, we have a spoo0ky (and traumatic) episode for the season as Alex Megna joins us to discuss Bring Her Back!
Is RackaRacka's sophomoric film a step up or down? How intense is the gore? What surprise does Jared have in store near the end? Listen to find out!
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So I help @elksneedle.bsky.social edit her other show Spellbound & Gagged, and we recorded an episode together where we discuss Dark Patterns in Video Games! It's super fascinating and I'm real proud of it so give it a listen!
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A child's hand receives a knife with a piece of cantaloupe speared at the end. Surely the most gruesome thing in the entire movie isn't about to happen?
Tomorrow, spooky season begins on Debaser...
15.10.2025 02:32 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
"We got guns and are encouraged to use them" - A sticker referencing a speech by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd which is almost used verbatim by the sheriff in the film Eddington.
Eddington (2025)
24.08.2025 17:39 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
Banner poster for the 2025 film Eddington
This week, Will and Jared discuss the divisive film from director Ari Aster: Eddington.
Why are reactions to this film so negative? What exactly is a "SolidGoldMagikarp"? How do we process our trauma from the pandemic? Listen to find out!
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The poster for the 1998 film Dark City
This week, we discuss the influential sci-fi cult classic Dark City.
How divided are the hosts on this film? Is this the best movie made by the director of The Crow? Who is acting circles around everyone else in this? What drug messed with Jared's head? Listen to find out!
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A poster for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert depicting Hugo Weaving as Tick in drag standing in the Australian outback next to the titular bus, Priscilla.
This week, we extend Pride with a 90s cult classic about traveling drag queens: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
How well has the 30 yr old LGBTQ film aged? Is the most problematic part of the movie a depiction of a cishet person? Listen to find out!
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The banner poster for the film Tangerine, featuring the two lead characters walking down an LA street at sunset.
This week, we discuss a film from the writer and director of The Florida Project that stars two trans actresses: Tangerine!
Is it an accurate representation of trans sex workers, or offensive fiction by cishet filmmakers? How did Sean Baker film that vomit? All that and more!
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The Second Sight Limited Edition of Shane Black's The Nice Guys 4k Blu-ray set
Very happy to add this beautiful edition of a fantastic movie to the collection, and eventually cover on the show. The Nice Guys is a throwback to buddy cop movies and 70s crime whodunits full of stellar performances and hilarious writing.
21.06.2025 20:15 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A banner poster for the 2024 film Love Lies Bleeding
This week, we discuss a queer erotic thriller and John Waters' favorite film of 2024: Love Lies Bleeding.
How intriguing is this lesbian bodybuilding love story? How good is Katy O'Brian? Did our hosts get a little loopy from recording in a hot garage? Listen to find out!
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I saw Way of Water in 4dx and I will never doubt Cameron again
03.06.2025 18:55 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Check out this excellent essay by NPR's Eric Deggans on Sinners!
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The poster for the film Sinners (2025)
This week, we discuss this year's hottest movie: Ryan Coogler's Sinners!
Is this vampire flick worth the buzz? Did director Ryan Coogler really make an unusual deal, or is the media's racial bias showing? How frequently is cunnilingus discussed in this film? Listen to find out! pod.link/1674690930
Nep episode of Debaser. Will's Trip To Japan!
New episode! Will returns from Japan to fill us in on Star Wars Celebration, Tokyo Disneyland, and more!
Listen here: pod.link/1674690930
"what a picture" etc etc
07.05.2025 21:00 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A frame from the 1998 film Blade with Wesley Snipes looking cool as fuck as vampires back away in fear from him.
Our second and final Blade episode is out now! With guests Alex and Nicole, we discuss the second half of the film and lots more!
How hard does Wesley Snipes kick a guy? How long do Alex and Will discuss Gundam movies? Did someone do "the thing" yet? Listen to find out!
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You heard the man, more screenings of Princess Mononoke!
29.04.2025 03:07 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0That's right
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A banner for the 1998 movie Blade starring Wesley Snipes. Blade is facing away from the camera and pulling his sword.
Will & Jared are joined by Alex and Nicole to discuss a Marvel movie long before the MCU: Blade.
Why can't Marvel seem to get the Blade reboot off the ground? Is Wesley Snipes the GOAT? How gay IS Jared, exactly? Listen to find out!
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We're also on YouTube!
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In this week's new episode, Will & Jared discuss The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Does this film slap despite its awful RT score? How well do the effects hold up? Is Mr. Hyde practical? What was up with that prequel to 28 Days Later? Listen to find out!
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This week, Will, Jared, & Kourtney discuss the 1997 Gen X classic Grosse Pointe Blank.
Can a rom-com be this dark and full of shootouts? Is the film coasting on its killer soundtrack? Is the dialogue "like Gilmore Girls for men?" What are Instagram Reels even meant for? Listen to find out!
That's right
16.03.2025 02:26 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0"Based on the novel and not the Verhoeven movie" Oh so it's going to be fascist propaganda?
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New Ep! Will & Jared rap rhapsodic about the love life of record store owner Rob Gordon in the romantic comedy High Fidelity.
What major star had their breakout performance here? Do they make 'em like this anymore? Do the hosts end up pontificating about making art for profit? Listen to find out!
