If anyone can save physical media, it’s the Bey Hive.

In this week’s episode of SPINELESS, Nick and Brennan are joined by Chicago-based critic Cortlyn Kelly for a discussion of Beyoncé’s HOMECOMING, her 2019 concert film depicting the creation of her Coachella set the previous year. They talk concerts in general — including Cortlyn’s own Beyoncé experiences — and the continuing cultural legacy of Beyoncé before breaking down the jaw-dropping athleticism of the Homecoming performances. Plus, Nick introduces a new segment: the 4K Forecast (4Kast?), and Brennan reveals that he has been to a single concert in his lifetime and he will give you $100 if you guess what it was.

Read Cortlyn's writing at RogerEbert.com and The Art Idiot

Listen to Cortlyn's podcast Kaveh and CK's Screening Room

Beyoncé Bowl

The niche of physical media is growing. More and more movies are getting quality releases on the newest and best format, making any film not yet available on 4K disc...SPINELESS. Join Nick and Brennan (your very-favorite SPINELESS BOYS) as they cover the classic and contemporary films they feel are most deserving of the 4K treatment.

REACH OUT TO THE SPINELESS BOYS:

Email: spinelessboys@gmail.com

Instagram: @spinelessfilms

Letterboxd: @SpinelessFilms

As always, thank you to Joey Johnson for our music and to Sparrow Potter for our artwork.

On this week's episode of Spineless, Nick and Brennan get lost in the black goop that is Jonathan Glazer's UNDER THE SKIN (2013). We talk about the guerrilla-style approach to the production of the film, the differences between the film and the novel it's based on, and why the haunting visuals deserve a 4K upgrade. What would happen if you got crushed like a Danimals Crush Cup? Would we recognize Scarlett Johnansson out of context? Does an attack from a single rat constitute a "rat attack"? Plus, an in-depth investigation into whether certain "parts" of this film are real.

The Making of Under the Skin

2020 Announcement for TV Spin-Off

Danimals Crush Cup

The niche of physical media is growing. More and more movies are getting quality releases on the newest and best format, making any film not yet available on 4K disc...SPINELESS. Join Nick and Brennan (your very-favorite SPINELESS BOYS) as they cover the classic and contemporary films they feel are most deserving of the 4K treatment.

REACH OUT TO THE SPINELESS BOYS:

Email: spinelessboys@gmail.com

Instagram: @spinelessfilms

Letterboxd: @SpinelessFilms

As always, thank you to Joey Johnson for our music and to Sparrow Potter for our artwork.

It's time to play the music, light the lights, and meet the Muppets on this episode of Spineless!

Nick and Brennan are joined by puppeteer Jordan Brownlee (The Muppets Mayhem, The Muppet Show) to talk about everyone's favorite felted friends the Muppets in their first theatrical appearance: The Muppet Movie (1979). Jordan regales us with stories of working with Paul Williams, his time on the upcoming Muppet Show special, and how Animal is our best friend actually. How did Jim Henson make Kermit play the banjo in the middle of a pond? What is Gonzo, and is he from space? What are Dr. Teeth's arms made of? And, of course, mah na mah na.

Watch Jordan's work in The Muppet Show (2026) on February 4th on ABC and Disney+!

Follow Jordan @jordanthevoicesguy

Jordan (as Tiny Squirrel) with Paul Williams on Fox 32 Chicago

Jordan's first Muppet project: Mr. Blue Sky

Test footage from The Muppet Movie

Sweetums and Ruth Buzzi--"Can't Take My Eyes Off of You"

Patrick Willems: The Rise and Fall of Muppet Cinema

The niche of physical media is growing. More and more movies are getting quality releases on the newest and best format, making any film not yet available on 4K disc...SPINELESS. Join Nick and Brennan (your very-favorite SPINELESS BOYS) as they cover the classic and contemporary films they feel are most deserving of the 4K treatment.

REACH OUT TO THE SPINELESS BOYS:

Email: spinelessboys@gmail.com

Instagram: @spinelessfilms

Letterboxd: @SpinelessFilms

As always, thank you to Joey Johnson for our music and to Sparrow Potter for our artwork.