Optimism Vaccine’s panel of experts and idiots explore the dingy crevices between pop culture and forgotten trash in a never-ending quest to celebrate your guilty pleasures in the world of cinema and beyond.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 days 16 hours 42 minutes
episode 33: 33: Suicide Group
This week, the OV Crew briefly contemplates a suicide pact after sitting through David Ayer's swan dive into a cinematic shit pool, Suicide Squad.
episode 32: 32: The Year of Keanu
1991 wasn't just about the fall of the Soviet Union and the rise of Vanilla Ice. It was the year Keanu Reeves starred in three career-defining films which may or may not also star the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
episode 31: 31: The Breencast
Neil Breen isn't just another filmmaker; he's a visionary auteur with a deep love of canned tuna. Join us as we desperately try to understand the methods behind Breen's madness.
episode 30: 30: Alternative Animation & Baking Banana Bread
This week, the OV crew slaughters Adam Miros to show our unwavering commitment to the Dark Lord . And lo, Beelzebub hath blessed us with an exciting discussion of some rad animated films that may have flown under your radar. Hail Satan.
episode 29: 29: The Patriarchy
Jeff Nichols: Boring white guy or underrated auteur? Only the fine gentlemen of Optimism Vaccine know for sure.
episode 28: 28: The Sinful Dwarf
The OV crew takes a deep dive into the notoriously sleazy world of The Sinful Dwarf and the strange mystery surrounding the film's production. Forget exploitation, this week we're talkin' DWARFSPLOITATION!
episode 27: 27: Oscar Omnishortbus
The Optimism Vaccine Oscar Omnibus Returns! This time it's leaner, meaner, Irish-er and full of boxed wine. God bless America. We answer all the tough questions like "What's a better sedative, Spotlight or Bridge of Spies?" and "Tangerine wasn't nominated for anything? Seriously?"
episode 26: 26: Miracle Whip
This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of From Dusk Till Dawn while mourning the loss of Jacques Rivette and lamenting the existence of Four Rooms. Trust us, it's required listening for fans of Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez and unconventional uses for condiments. The OpVac Cast is the tangy zip you need in your podcast life, baby!
episode 25: 25: 2015 Beyond Thunderdome
2015 was a great year for pop culture and an even better year for boring people writing the same top 10 lists as everyone else. You won't get any of that here! This is 2016, baby, and Optimism Vaccine is telling you all about the cool shit you should have been getting into to find some sort of personal fulfillment and impress the people you call your friends.
episode 24: 24: 24 is the Highest Number!
This week the OV crew takes a microscope to the Mr. Show legacy and how well Bob and David's humor has transitioned to their new home on Netflix. An inordinate amount of time is also dedicated to talking shit about that dweeb Sufjan Stevens. Seriously, fuck that guy.