Episode 854 Hey Dude that Looks Good

In this conversation, Bill and Prof. Christopher Bricklemyer discuss various topics, including upcoming movies, comic books, and their waning interest in certain franchises. They touch on movies like Hellboy and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as their experiences with collecting action figures and Funko Pops. The conversation highlights their changing tastes and the challenges of keeping up with new releases. The conversation covers various topics including collecting vintage Star Wars figures, music preferences, the MoviePass documentary, and the band Nickelback. The hosts discuss their love for vintage Star Wars figures and the recent resurgence of newly tooled figures. They also talk about their music preferences, with one host sharing his love for documentaries and the other discussing his preference for familiar music. The conversation then shifts to the MoviePass documentary, with one host recommending it and the other expressing his lack of interest. Finally, they briefly discuss a documentary about the band Nickelback, with one host sharing his disappointment in the lack of depth in the film. In this part of the conversation, Prof. Christopher Bricklemyer and Bill discuss their dislike for the band Kiss and their lead singer Gene Simmons. They express their frustration with Simmons' controversial statements and behavior, which has led them to dislike the band and even avoid watching movies that feature Simmons. They also touch on the topic of separating art from the artist and how it can be challenging to support artists whose views or actions don't align with their own.