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The Contrarians

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Podcasters Alex Mattis & Julio Olivera rage against the Rotten Tomatoes machine. But, you know, in a funny way. Find us on your favorite podcatcher!

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 10h

What's it like when you take a couple of philosophy classes, do a lot of drugs, then set off to make an animated Western?

Our QUANTUM COWBOYS episode is out now!

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 38m

The Cell was in the bubble when I was making my picks 😁 So was Hustlers, but I put it aside because I thought maybe you were only talking about J-Lo vehicles.

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 39m

First time watch. Prepping for the next episode of Fresh Immigrants, Rotten Fascists.

#FilmSky

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 10h

What's it like when you take a couple of philosophy classes, do a lot of drugs, then set off to make an animated Western?

Our QUANTUM COWBOYS episode is out now!

#FilmSky

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 1d

1A- Out of Sight
2A- Selena?

1B- Gigli
2B- Enough?

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 1d

Sitting down for ROOFMAN and the pre-show just featured an insane Uber commercial that tried to pass as a romantic short and I don't know how the actual movie will top that.

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 6d

Patrons, check your feeds!

#FilmSky

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 7d

I haven't seen it since I caught reruns as a kid growing up in Perú. But the opening credits are branded in my brain.

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 7d

@wizardscomics.bsky.social @williambwest.bsky.social Are you guys saving Manimal for episode #50?

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 10d

The American government has shut down. Perhaps it's a good time to remember Conan somehow is destined to be king someday?

Our CONAN THE BARBARIAN episode is out now!

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 11d

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 11d

Your hatred for Cap runs deeper than I expected!

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 12d

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 12d

I don't know how I wasn't following you before, but this response would make anyone follow you anyway.

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 12d

@onlinewarriors.bsky.social @ownerdbomber.bsky.social Bowser/Ganon/Cap

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 12d

@onlinewarriors.bsky.social @techtic.bsky.social Hey big boi

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 12d

The third installment of Fresh Immigrants, Rotten Fascists is out!

Meet The Sullivans: an Irish family looking to start fresh in a new country - and maybe pick up a few Oscars along the way. It's Jim Sheridan's IN AMERICA!

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 13d

The Marvel Zombie creators at the end of the final episode.

#MarvelZombies

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 14d

Free review on our Patreon feed!

#FilmSky

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 14d

@bingemovies.bsky.social Wasted opportunity on your OBAA review. Why not end your rousing call to arms with...

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 20d

I mean, can you think of a better day for a LEFTOVERS rewatch?

#Rapture

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 20d

@bingemovies.bsky.social You said "hollow moon" and RFK Jr subscribed to your Patreon.

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 20d

Surely we are not too good for Bro Comedies these days, are we? Especially when they star Kevin Von Erich, Killmonger, and Reed Richards?

Our THAT AWKWARD MOMENT episode is out now!

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 22d

Patrons, check your feeds!

This pairs wonderfully with our Fateful Findings episode - though we feel quite differently about the movies.

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Bonus Patreon Episode - Who Killed Captain Alex? | The Contrarians Supplements

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 23d

Just shared a Patreon After Hours on the main feed. Enjoy a conversation about ROCKY III (and Alex's feelings re: Hulk Hogan)!!!

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 26d

Some people are just easy to geek out with. Thank you for having me, Tia!!!!

The Alien Effect @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social · 26d

NEW EPISODE!🎙️

I’m joined by the wonderful Julio from The Contrarians. We discuss The Leftovers, Counting Crows, BattleBots and Superheroes.

Available here linktr.ee/thealieneffect 👽

Be sure to check out @contrarianprime.bsky.social and their side project FIRF (Fresh Immigrants Rotten Fascists!)

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