Monthly Archives: November 2024

VoK 838: The Movie Passport #18 – Japanese Animation

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

Kon’nichiwa! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist), Zach (Alias), Bing (Shoeshiner), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), and Jock (Munrojock2) return to the country of Japan to discuss the following films:

29:37 – Akira / アキラ (Katsuhiro Otomo, 1988)
50:25 – Grave of the Fireflies / 火垂るの墓 (Isao Takahata, 1988)
1:05:43 – Your Name / 君の名は (Makoto Shinkai, 2016)
1:20:22 – Howl’s Moving Castle / ハウルの動く城 (Hayao Miyazaki, 2004)
1:35:59 – Perfect Blue / パーフェクトブルー (Satoshi Kon, 1997)

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist

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Tagged Alias, Munrojock2, Ser Patrick the Tall, Shoeshiner, Valkyrist

VOK 837 – Agatha Christie 57 – Third Girl

Posted on November 18, 2024 by bina007 | Leave a comment

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1966 murder-mystery starring Hercule Poirot and Ariadne Oliver. Seen as lower-tier Christie, Bina appreciates its evocation of Beatnik drug-addled Chelsea even if there are some plot holes.

Spoiler free to 25m15s.

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VOK 836 – Agatha Christie 56 – At Bertram’s Hotel

Posted on November 16, 2024 by bina007 | Leave a comment

Hannah/WingedShadow and Bina007 discusses the 1965 Miss Marple mystery set in a luxurious London hotel that is as much a character as an of its guests. Bess Sedgwick and Elvira Blake are two of Christie’s most fascinating female characters even if the plot is somewhat overwrought.

Spoiler free to 40m.

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VoK 835 – VOK’s Knight In

Posted on November 12, 2024 by bina007 | Leave a comment

As the weather is getting cooler, jobs are getting busier, and holiday planning is in full effect, join us in this cozy night in! The Lord Baron (Zander) brings together some OG Vassals (Adam, Kevin, Casey, and #Greg) to have a VoK Knight in! So grab yourself your favorite drink, and a napkin, as we have some fun with some games, some jokes, and a surprise winner! Lite shows spoilers. Bonus Sportscast™️ at the end!

Edited by: Zander

Outro Song: NiN – Right where it belongs (instrumental cover by Zander)

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VoK 834: The Movie Passport #17 – Japanese Cinema

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

Kon’nichiwa! Welcome to The Movie Passport, a podcast series about world cinema. In this episode, Duncan (Valkyrist), Patrick (Ser Patrick the Tall), Zach (Alias), and Jock (Munrojock2) travel to the country of Japan to discuss the following films:

21:59 – Go (Isao Yukisada, 2001)
48:30 – Shoplifters / 万引き家族 (Hirokazu Kore-eda, 2018)
1:19:34 – Cure / キュア (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, 1997)
1:42:00 – Yojimbo / 用心棒 (Akira Kurosawa, 1961)

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist