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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 · 9d

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!

#FilmSky

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 4d

Patrons, check your feeds!

#FilmSky

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 5d

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

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 9d

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!

#FilmSky

a man in a helmet is stirring something in a pot

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 10d

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 10d

Your hatred for Cap runs deeper than I expected!

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 10d

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 10d

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

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 10d

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

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 11d

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!

#FilmSky

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 12d

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

#MarvelZombies

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 12d

Free review on our Patreon feed!

#FilmSky

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 13d

@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 · 18d

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

#Rapture

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 18d

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

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 19d

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 · 20d

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 · 22d

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 · 24d

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

The Alien Effect @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social · 25d

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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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 24d

Dawg.

DAWG.

Why can't we have both, but with ketchup being the overpowering flavor?

The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 26d

@onlinewarriors.bsky.social @ownerdbomber.bsky.social @techtic.bsky.social

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 26d

Contrarians Homework for September:

- Bogart finally takes a stand against Nazis

- Efron, Jordan, and Teller overcome
their bro-ness

- 80s Arnie kills James Earl Jones' Snake Army

And a star-studded poker movie for Patrons.

www.wearethecontrarians.com/the-future

The Contrarians- The Future

Coming up next on the show!

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · 29d

Has anyone tried singing La Marseillaise next time hate speech starts flowing from the White House, Congress or Senate?

Our CASABLANCA episode is out now!

#FilmSky

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The Contrarians @contrarianprime.bsky.social · Sep 9

Ah, that's more like it.

#Peacemaker

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