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Bracket on a Boat Episode 6: Master and Commander vs The Perfect Storm

Ahoy Listeners! Welcome back to our Bracket on a Boat. This week we've got a pair nautical book adaptation to discuss, namely Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) and The Perfect Storm (2000). And it appears that are bridging theme this week is bad leadership. Listen in to find out which captain can get their crew into the next round.

A word of caution, we have a content warning for suicide with Master and Commander if you'd like to skip that part of the discussion you can jump to 25:00.

Lastly, we didn't mention it in the episode itself but please keep supporting Black Lives Matter and the protests. Donation links and other ways to help are here

Bracket on a Boat Episode 5: Jaws vs Ghost Ship

The water's dangerous this week as we talk about two aquatic horror films, Jaws (1975) and Ghost Ship (2002). And if you're looking for most Ghost Ship be sure to check out Ghost Ship 2 from our friends over at The Equelizers.

We're also reminding you that Black Lives Matter, support them here, and have a Happy Juneteenth.

Bracket on a Boat Episode 4: Hotel Transylvania 3 vs Captain Phillips

Hey listeners. This is the first episode recorded after the murder of George Floyd. Additionally one of our films this week, Captain Phillips, portrays state violence against Black men. We going to do our best having a conversation about this, but we also realize  we are not the best equipped to do so. In light of that we ask you to support those who are. Below are a number of links to donate to orgs working to support the Black community and seek justice for victims of police violence, if you're able please donate, if you aren't please spread the word, sign petitions, and keep the momentum of this movement going. Lastly for those who aren't in a place to listen to our discussion of Captain Phillips you can jump to 38:43 to skip to our end segment.

Support Black People masterdoc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mo2E-M9Bw57ndJrRVegxVhwhI11SWFNPQdQEFVyn02Q/edit

Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/about

Reclaim the Block: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#about

Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/

Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor

The Bail Project: https://bailproject.org/

Free Them All for Public Health: https://freethemall4publichealth.org/

Bracket on a Boat Episode 3: The Poseidon Adventurer vs Waterworld

We've got disasters for you, one literal and one more metaphorical. This week we're discussing The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and Waterworld (1995). Only one of these films can make it to the next round, listen to find out which will succeed and which will sink into the sea.

Bracket on a Boat Episode 2: Battleship vs The Hunt for Red October

Down Periscope! This week we're diving into two film with very different takes on limited sight naval warfare, Battleship (2012) and The Hunt for Red October (1990). Only one them will make it through our war games. Listen to find out.

Bracket on a Boat Episode 1: Titanic vs Adrift

Welcome aboard! This week we begin our voyage of nautical themed films with our Bracket on a Boat. The first films we'll be looking at are Titanic (1997) and Adrift (2018). Both about ships in distress, both based on true stories, only one moving forward. Listen in to find out which.

Prep School Bracket: Harry Potter and the Way Too Long Episode (Part 2)

Our magical adventure through the wizarding world is only half complete. To help us conclude our journey this week we're joined by Sarah Hollowell to go through Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), Half-blood Prince (2009), & Deathly Hallows Parts 1 (2010) and 2 (2011).

Prep School Bracket: Harry Potter and the Way Too Long Episode (Part 1)

Prepare yourselves students, we're going on a magical adventure to the wizarding world in celebration of the end of our coursework. The journey is long however and we'll need help along the way. For the first leg of our trip, we'll be joined by Stephan Mclaughlin, and go through Harry Potter's first four films, Sorcerer's Stone (2001), Chamber of Secrets (2002), Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), and Goblet of Fire (2005). 

We haven't included summaries of the plot for this episode since we have so much to discuss, those of you who are unfamiliar or just need a refresher can check out a completely unbiased synopsis of the saga here

Prep School Bracket Final Exam: Dead Poets Society vs Mona Lisa Smile

Our semester is at last coming to an end. This week we have our Final Exam covering Dead Poets Society (1989) and Mona Lisa Smile (2003), our final alignment chart, and announcements of upcoming episodes. This has been a wonderful course and we hope you'll enjoy our extra curricular celebration next week.

Prep School Bracket Episode 14: Mona Lisa Smile vs School Ties

Our last discussion before the exam, this week we have Mona Lisa Smile (2003) and School Ties (1992). Both of these film seem to be emotionally engaging and competently made. Who is responsible for that, and why are they not more well remembered? Listen to find out.