Matthew Rushing
The 602 Club 18: Mr. Darcy Kicks Ass
Kingsman. We discuss Matthew Vaughn choosing to direct Kingsman over Days of Future Past, being back in the spy game, the idea of a sequel, the themes of the film, the cast, whether seriousness ruins spy movies and things that didn't work.
The 602 Club 17: A Reincarnation of The Matrix
Jupiter Ascending. We talk about making original sic-fi movies, the story, the conversations this film as generated, the visuals, casting, music, and if this film lives up to the Wachowski's previous films.
The 602 Club 16: There's A Comic For That
Comics. If you've ever wanted to read comics, this is your show! We discuss what lead us to pick up our first comic, what we read monthly and why, our favorites and our recommendations as well as the pros and cons to continuity.
The 602 Club 15: Road to Becoming the Icon
Man of Steel. We talk about Krypton, the new Superman suit, the nonlinear nature of the storytelling, Lois Lane and the military, the deaths of Jonathan Kent and Zod as well as the nature of this film as a true origins movie, plus much more.
The 602 Club 14: The Roger Moore of Indiana Jones
Raiders of the Lost Ark. We discuss the beloved film from casting to the memories of our first experiences with the movie, along with what we still love, what still bothers us, as well as the soundtrack and question if it still holds up today.
The 602 Club 13: Princess Bride Status
Galaxy Quest. This film has gone from box office dud to cult classic since it's original release. We discuss what makes this film so special to sci-fi fans, it's homage to Star Trek and whether there should be a sequel.
The 602 Club 12: It's a Wonderful Life Doctor
Doctor Who: Last Christmas. Every year geeks gather around their television sets to see what will happen to The Doctor and his companion. We discuss the latest installment in this holiday tradition as well as look back at season 8.
The 602 Club 11: A Badass Battle Ram
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Join us as we venture into Peter Jackson's Middle Earth, one last time with the final Hobbit film. We discuss in-depth the film and the legacy that the saga has left behind.
The 602 Club 10: They Didn't Think This Through
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. We dive into the difference in filming time Jackson had, the new places of the film like Bree, Beorn's House, Mirkwood, the Woodland Realm, Laketown and Erebor plus talk about the characters and themes.
The 602 Club 9: The Original George Lucas
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. After The Lord of the Rings it was inevitable that The Hobbit would get made. Peter Jackson returned to helm a trilogy of films and together we discuss this first film in the new Middle Earth saga.
The 602 Club 8: Here's Your Next Dossier
James Bond. This super spy has been around for 50 years and is still going strong. We discuss our favorite Bonds, movies, girls and more while sharing our love for the man with a license to kill.
The 602 Club 7: At Least They Put A Bird On It
Mockingjay Part 1. The first part in the finale of the Hunger Games saga. We discuss this first part, as well as the first two films and the validity of female action heroes.