On this new installment of our Missing Pieces series I’m joined by comedian/podcaster Michael Ornelas to talk about Edgar Wrights 2004 zombie comedy classic Shaun of the Dead. Back out in theaters today for its 20th anniversary, it seemed like the perfect time to discuss some films that inspired it and some films that it inspired. Puzzle pieces include Evil Dead 2 (of course), Scary Movie and Monty Python.
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On the 8th episode of the special episode series called Breaking It Apart, Joe Black joins me to discuss Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. Starring Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves as two of the most lovable idiots in cinema history, we take a Missing Pieces style approach and look both at the films that inspired these two movies, and the movie they inspired.
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On the 5th installment of our Missing Pieces series, Rico Albarracin joins me to talk about Edgar Wright’s 2010 comic book adaptation Scott Pilgrim Vs The World. A celebration of nerd culture, it’s become a cult hit over time, even if audiences didn’t immediately respond to the film or its soon to be hugely famous cast at the time. Puzzle pieces include Speed Racer, 500 Days Of Summer, Sin city and The Wizard.
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On the 69th episode of Piecing It Together, new co-host Phil A from the Las Vegas-based hip-hop group Slump Lords joins me to discuss Jim Jarmusch’s zombie comedy The Dead Don’t Die, starring Bill Murray and Adam Driver. Those not familiar with Jarmusch’s deadpan style may be shocked at the zombie-like pacing, but if you like dry humor, this is definitely one to watch. Puzzle pieces included Shaun Of The Dead, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Evil Dead 2 and the films of George A. Romero.
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