DCT Episode 38: Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story (Netflix), or Why the Philippines Needs More Animated Films

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Da Couch Tomato Podcast, Episode 38, discussing the Netflix animated film Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story, the very short list of Filipino animated films, and a short obituary for the late Sir Sean Connery.

Sting Lacson's rating: 7/10

Rachel's rating: 6.9/10

Final rating: 6.95/10

DCT Episode 37: Lovecraft Country (HBO), or This Would Probably Work If It Was Guillermo del Toro

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Da Couch Tomato Podcast, Episode 37, discussing the HBO series Lovecraft Country, the idea of musical anachronism, and how to effectively pull off genre mixing.

Sting Lacson's original rating: 7/10

    Jamie Chung: +0.05

    Jurnee Smollett: +0.05

Sting Lacson's final rating: 7.1/10

Rachel's rating: 7.1/10

Final rating: 7.1/10

DCT Episode 36: The Trial of the Chicago 7

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Da Couch Tomato Podcast, Episode 36, discussing the Netflix film The Trial of the Chicago 7, the awesome writing of Aaron Sorkin, and the types of films and their literary equivalent.

Rating: 8.55/10

DCT Episode 35: Raised By Wolves (HBO)

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Da Couch Tomato Podcast, Episode 35, discussing the HBO series Raised By Wolves, attempting to define "high science fiction", and debating on whether pregnant androids are human.

Hosts: Sting Lacson and Rachel


Rating: 7.45/10

DCT Episode 34: Enola Holmes

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Da Couch Tomato Podcast, Episode 34, discussing the Netflix film Enola Holmes, staying true to the essence of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes character, and breaking the fourth wall.

Hosts: Sting Lacson and Rachel


Rating: 6.7/10

DCT Episode 33: The Devil All the Time

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Da Couch Tomato Podcast, Episode 33, discussing the Netflix film The Devil All the Time, the Netflix trend of having long running times for films, and the spectacular performances of Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson.

Hosts: Sting Lacson and Rachel


Rating: 7/10

DCT Episode 32: DCT Classics: The Sopranos (HBO)

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Da Couch Tomato Podcast, Episode 32, a DCT Classics episode, discussing HBO's The Sopranos, why it is not a structurally perfect TV show, and the pros and cons of too accurately reflecting the misogynistic and macho culture of the Mafia.

Hosts: Sting Lacson and Rachel


Rating: 8.65/10

DCT Podcast Episode 31: Peninsula a.k.a. Train to Busan 2 and the Drive-In Cinema Experience

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Da Couch Tomato Podcast, Episode 31, discussing Peninsula, how this is not strictly a sequel to Train to Busan, and thoughts on the drive-in cinema experience.

Hosts: Sting Lacson and Rachel


Peninsula rating: 7/10
Drive-in cinema rating: 7.2/10

DCT Podcast Episode 30: Tribute to Chadwick Boseman

Da Couch Tomato Podcast, Episode 30, paying tribute to Mr. Chadwick Boseman (1976-2020), discussing his movies 42 (2013), Marshall (2017), Black Panther (2018), and Da 5 Bloods (2020).

Hosts: Sting Lacson and Rachel

DCT Podcast Episode 29: Mulan (2020)

Da Couch Tomato Podcast, Episode 29, discussing Disney's Mulan (2020), how this should not be compared to the 1998 animated version, and how this is like the Black Panther for Asians (arguably).

Hosts: Sting Lacson and Rachel

Rating: 6.8/10