In this episode, we review Armageddon (1998), the ultimate example of peak Michael Bay mayhem. We break down the film’s chaotic energy, the ensemble cast, and why Bay’s attempt to mimic Titanic's love story falls flat. We also talk about why NASA’s plan to train oil drillers instead of astronauts is such an absurd movie premise!

Is Armageddon a disaster movie masterpiece or just a fun bad film? Either way, we’re here to determine the Causes of Celebration and the Causes of Death.

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In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we are joined by the hosts of the Based on a Book Podcast to discuss Arrival. Together, we review Denis Villeneuve’s cerebral sci-fi film where alien contact is less about invasion action and more about learning about language.

We break down Amy Adams’ performance, the amazing cinematography, and the haunting soundtrack. Our guests help us compare the film to its source material (Ted Chiang’s short story) while we dig into why this film is so different than other films about first contact.

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In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we review Major Payne, Damon Wayans’ military-school comedy that features a drill-sergeant taking charge of a troop of young cadets in need of discipline. We discuss Wayans’ over-the-top performance, the surprisingly positive message, and how the film walks the line between comedy and heart-warming family film.

We also talk about whether the humor still lands today, and how the role might have been played by a different actor. Is Major Payne a Cause for Celebration or just a bad In Living Color comedy? Tune in!

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