Episode 14: Sense8 ~ 1.05 Art Is Like Religion

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"I see you villain! I see you!"

-Sense8 (2015)

And we're back! For our fifth Sense8 epsiode, "Art is Like Religion", listen to us discuss Wolfgang's preference for naked German swimming pools and crashing weddings, "Van Sham" as the greatest insult ever, and Lito's traffic tantrums. Hope you enjoy! 

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 13: Sense8 ~ 1.04 What's Going On?

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"4 Non Blondes. Perfect soundtrack for a lobotomy."

-Sense8 (2015)

 Hello, Loyal Listeners! We return with our fourth Sense8 episode, "What's Going On?". Listen to us talk about Felix and his shoes, Sun's crappy brother, and of course, the undeniable unifying power of karaoke! Hope you enjoy! 

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 12: Sense8 ~ 1.03 Smart Money's on the Skinny Bitch

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"He is Van Damme!"

-Sense8 (2015)

Welcome back, Loyal Listeners, to our third Sense8 episode! Get ready to hear about secret underground Korean fight clubs, the power of Van Damme and stubborn widows versus the Super Power gang, outspoken Australians, and creepy throat slitting lunch lessons. Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 11: Sense8 ~ 1.02 I Am Also a We

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"I'm losing my mind!' 'No, it's just expanding."

-Sense8 (2015)

Welcome back, Loyal Listeners, to the second episode of Sense8! In this one we cover Nomi's crappy parents and the questionable legality of lobotomies; having Bollywood dancers on speed dial; Hernando and Lito's creepy painting in their bedroom, and of course, the return of the one and only Joey Pants! With hair! Sort of! Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 10: Sense8 ~ 1.01 Limbic Resonance

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"Limbic Resonance. It's a language older than our species."

-Sense8 (2015)

Expand your senses Loyal Listeners, as we dive into the Wachowski's world of television with Sense8! Co-created with J. Michael Straczynski, the first season of this Netflix series aired in 2015. Listen to us talk about the "pilot" episode, where we discuss the intro of an amazing (and amazingly large) global cast, bizarre three-way church convos with great rewatch value, and creepy drug dealer Nyx (we see you Uncle Benjen). Hope you enjoy! 

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 9: Jupiter Ascending

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"I CREATE LIFE! And I destroy it."

-Jupiter Ascending (2015)

Welcome, Loyal Listeners, to our final foray into Wachowski films (for now) with Jupiter Ascending (2015). Although this sprawling space epic/fairy tale was a flop at the box office, it certainly didn't lack ambition or creativity. Listen to us discuss some of the film's underlying issues (we see you, potential space incest) amidst some of the most ambitious universe-building and stunning production design. Oh, and also we talk about our love of space lizards, gravity boots, Sean BEEan, and of course, Eddie Redmayne's whisper-screams. Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 8: Cloud Atlas

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"What is an ocean, but a multitude of drops?"

-Cloud Atlas (2012)

We return, Loyal Listeners, with Cloud Atlas (2012), the Wachowski's final and most ambitious adaptation (so far). Co-directed with Tom Tywker, and adapted from David Mitchell's bestseller (keep an eye on both gentlemen for Sense8), this timeline hopping/genre smashing film is, in every sense of the word, epic. Listen to us ramble on about mind-blowing editing, controversial makeup and prosthetics, and, of course, Hugh Grant's wonderful cannibalistic turn. It's the true true. Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 7: Speed Racer

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"Oh my god, was that a ninja?' 'More like a nonja. Terrible what passes for a ninja these days."

-Speed Racer (2008)

And we're back, Loyal Listeners, with the Wachowski's wacky, candy-colored extravaganza, Speed Racer (2008)! Hear us talk about the delights of flying your own purple helicopter, encountering sugar high monkeys, and witnessing John Goodman and his glorious mustache battle ninjas. And racing. Did we mention the racing? Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 6: V for Vendetta

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"Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof."

- V for Vendetta (2005)

Voilá! In view, as we had voraciously and vivaciously vowed, Loyal Listeners, is our V for Vendetta (2005) episode! Although this political thriller was directed by the talented Matrix alum James McTeigue (Sense8 fans stay tuned!), it was executive produced and written by the Wachowskis. So we're counting it. Because it's awesome. Like crazy dramatic domino setup awesome. And also because we want to continue our not-so-secret Hugo Weaving fan club. Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 5: The Matrix Revolutions

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"You've never believed in The One.' 'I still don't.' 'Then why are you doing this?' 'I believe in him."

-The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

Welcome, Loyal Listeners, to our final foray into the world of the Matrix with last installment in the trilogy, The Matrix Revolutions (2003). Hear us ramble about Oracle recasting, the actual timeline of the Zion fight (with scary/cute Sentinels galore) and Hugo Weaving's maniacal laughter as he duplicates himself. Never a bad thing. Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 4: The Matrix Reloaded

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"Just have to make up your own damn mind to either accept what I'm going to tell you, or reject it. Candy?"

-The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Welcome back to the live-action world of the Matrix, Loyal Listeners! We're diving right in with the sequel, The Matrix Reloaded (2003). Listen to us discuss ye age old "rave vs. orgy" debate, the infamous Burly Brawl in all its CGI glory, and a creepy French guy boasting about his, ahem, gourmet chocolate cake code. Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 3: The Animatrix

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"Those that learn it exists must possess a rare degree of intuition, sensitivity, and a questioning nature."

-The Animatrix (2003)

Before we talk about the infamous Matrix sequels, we've got a brief interlude, Loyal Listeners! Here we discuss The Animatrix (2003), a collection of nine animated short films that deal with the world of the Matrix. And oh boy, with the mix of feudal Japan, Xerox skateboarding skillz, and Space Jam-looking art styles? It's like one big historical acid trip. Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 2: The Matrix

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"Neo, no one has ever done anything like this.' 'That's why it's going to work."

-The Matrix (1999)

Hello, Loyal Listeners! Here's our second Wachowski Watch episode for their second film, The Matrix (1999)! Listen to us ramble about blue and green color schemes, amazing scene transitions, and mind-boggling action sequences. This also happens to be the beginning of our "Hugo Weaving is a treasure" campaign. Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
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Episode 1: Bound

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"You know what the difference is between you and me, Violet?' 'No.' 'Me neither."

-Bound (1996)

Welcome, Loyal Listeners, to our first official episode! Here we discuss the Wachowski's debut film, Bound (1996). Listen to us rave about badass female leads, shot composition on a shoestring budget, and the many merits of the magnificent Joey Pants! Seriously. He's great. Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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Episode 0: Intro

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Welcome to Wachowski Watch

 

What an exciting time for Grumpy Octopus Productions! Shiny website, shiny utensils on the banner, it's all looking good! And of course, welcome, Loyal Listeners, to the very first episode of our first podcast! Just a quick (and slightly nervous) intro of why the Wachowski's work excites us, and a quick rundown of planned episodes before the real fun begins! Hope you enjoy!

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  • Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
  • Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
  • Original Wachowski Watch banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S.
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