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From Netflix’s birth to Titanic mania, its safe to say that 1997 was a stacked year, but not before a 26-year-old Paul Thomas Anderson dropped Boogie Nights, turning taboo into pure cinema. On this episode, we revisit the film’s intoxicating rise-and-fall arc, the found-family heartbeat, and the moment VHS killed the golden age of adult films. We also dig into the real-world inspirations (Dirk Diggler ⇄ John Holmes; the Wonderland murders), the deliriously tense Alfred Molina “Jessie’s Girl” sequence, some wild what-ifs—like Leo DiCaprio passing on the lead—and the legend behind Dirk's big reveal at the end of the film.Chapters:00:00 PTA Was HOW OLD?!00:24 What You’ll Get (Adult Themes)01:23 First Impressions03:30 From Valley Kid to Visionary04:24 What Could've Been06:33 Why Wahlberg Works07:31 Burt Reynolds vs PTA (…and the Oscar)08:38 The REAL Dirk Diggler11:25 Was that Real or Fake?12:52 This Opening One-Take SLAPS15:28 More PTA Flexing21:34 Tone Flip on NYE25:54 VHS Killed The Film Star29:39 Jessie's Girl: The Most Tense 8 Minutes33:06 Found Family… and Fallout42:16 Wrap-UpContent note: Heavy adult themes on this episode, so viewer discretion is advised. Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/

“I don’t believe in modern love,” David Bowie belted back in 1983—and it still feels oddly relevant today. This week on the Two Please Podcast, we stress-test that line by exploring modern romance through three films that, together, feel like its best on-screen representatives: Her (Love In The Time of AI), The Materialists (Love In The Time of Capitalism), and Gone Girl (Love In The Time of Self-Loathing). We've jokingly called it our “Before Trilogy of Modern Love,”- one story told across three very different movies. Expect takes on AI intimacy vs human messiness, pragmatism vs passion, why some marriages implode, timely headlines, and a few red flags. Spoilers to follow.Don't forget to LIKE THE VIDEO & SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL.Check us out on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3i7THqryfJKdPDGJx2aH74?si=12584370a76542c0Every Other Place We're Streaming On:https://linktr.ee/twopleasepodChapters:00:00:00 — Coming Up00:00:27 — Why These 3 Films00:02:02 — Her (2013): AI love & loneliness00:07:48 — When the illusion breaks in *Her00:09:10 — “OS break-up” & what it means (spoilers)00:13:46 — The Materialists: Love vs. Security00:15:22 — Matchmaking math & modern dating cynicism00:18:21 — Broke Boy Propoganda (spoilers)00:22:09 — PSA: Height surgery & Self-worth00:23:32 — Gone Girl: When love curdles00:24:44 — Censorship mini-rant: Let people kiss!00:26:28 — Why some marriages implode00:27:29 — Amy, control, perfectionism00:30:48 — Marriage wave to divorce wave00:32:14 — First sign of trouble: contempt00:34:49 — Shout-out to the original *Before* trilogy00:36:53 — Closing ThoughtsBlade Runner 2049 Episode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/05gXXF5vKRleYKovf6Nppg?si=94aaeebe264c42a2Check us out on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners (2025) isn’t just another horror movie — in fact, it might not even be horror at all. On this episode of The Two Please Podcast, we explore Sinners' haunting reflection of America’s real history and culture while shining a light on its scarier real-life inspirations. This Sinners (2025) review and breakdown, discusses:Cultural theft — how Elvis and others “fed” off Black music without giving back.Vampires as metaphor — not just monsters, but symbols of exploitation and power.Racism and survival — the forces that drive the film’s narrative.& Why Sinners isn’t really horror — and why that makes it even scarier.If you’ve seen Sinners, you’ll never look at vampires or Elvis Presley the same way again. For more conversations like this, subscribe to The Two Please Podcast wherever you listen.Chapters:00:00:00 Cold open – what’s coming up00:00:26 Hosts intro00:00:48 How this podcast works00:01:22 First impressions – Rohit 00:03:45 First impressions – Abhin00:08:27 Plot summary (00:10:16 BTS & trivia00:13:01 Metallica pacing notes; Chadwick tribute; Blade costume tidbit; IMAX00:14:59 Memorable moments 00:15:28 “Rocky Road to Dublin” vampire jig00:18:57 “I Lied to You” 00:25:40 Finale shootout & payoff00:26:50 Hoodoo details (garlic, lore tweaks) & character beats00:28:17 Third Base00:29:43 Themes00:30:13 Theme 1: Cultural appropriation & colonial theft (music, food, markets)00:41:14 Theme 2: Black history & systemic oppression (Civil War → Civil Rights)00:51:01 Theme 3: Irish oppression, diaspora & Native American solidarity00:56:59 Theme 4: Art from pain – why suffering shapes great music00:58:51 Theme 5: When the oppressed become oppressors01:06:27 Ranking Coogler × Michael B. Jordan collaborations01:08:13 Six Degrees of Gone Girl01:11:08 Outro, thanks, like & pls subscribe, u r very sxyFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/Audio your thing? Follow us on Spotify & Apple:https://linktr.ee/twopleasepodCheck out FD Signifier here:https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@FDSignifire⁩  Check out Foreign Man In A Foreign Land Here:https://www.youtube.com/ForeignManinaForeignLand

In this episode of Two Please, Abhin and Rohit revisit David Fincher’s Seven on its 30th anniversary, sharing first impressions, behind-the-scenes secrets, its nauseating inspirations, and where it ranks among Fincher and Brad Pitt’s best.Also,Please Like The Video and Hit The Follow Button? Would Really Help Us Grow!Follow us On Instagram Here:https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/Is YouTube more your style? Check out our YouTube Channel Here:https://linktr.ee/twopleasepodTimestamps:00:00:00 – Disclaimer00:00:47 – Why Se7en?00:01:47 – How Se7en made Pitt a star00:02:17 – “Holy $#@!” – First Impressions00:05:18 – How a script mix-up saved cinema’s darkest twist00:08:31 – Ranking the Seven Deadly Sins00:11:58 – Where did Kevin Spacey come from?00:15:24 – The Korean cousin who’s somehow meaner than Se7en00:17:02 – The Different Types of Serial Killers00:24:35 – How Fincher Creates A Bleak World00:28:22 – What Is The Best Fincher Movie?00:32:00 – Top 5 Brad Pitt Films (GONE WRONG)00:36:10 – Watch Se7en. Sleep badly. You’re welcome

Gangs of Wasseypur is a certified Indian classic that no one saw coming. On its 13th anniversary, The Two Please boys along with  @aniket.d  jump back into the crazy world of the Wasseypur underworld, as they discuss the film's success, its most iconic moments, and the legacy it has since left behind.Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/CHAPTERS00:00 - Chaos, Crime & Kashyap02:10 - Why this cult film flopped at the box office05:48 - How Wasseypur flipped Bollywood on its head09:24 - Part 1 vs Part 2 – Which one's better?13:41 - Endless revenge17:17 - Our favorite gangsters, quotes & WTF moments24:41 - More quotable than Sholay?27:47 - How this cast took over streaming platforms31:15 - Stars are Born 39:24 - Did Wasseypur *ruin* Anurag Kashyap?43:35 - Why Bollywood doesn’t make films like this anymore47:49 - Ramadhir, caste, and quiet commentary53:45 - This soundtrack has *zero skips*01:02:23 - A film that changed everything01:10:52 - Watch it. Rewatch it. Share it.Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to the channel.Leave a Like if you enjoyed the episode!Check out Aniket's Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@aniket.dCheck out Aniket's Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/aniketd/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/hypercurious.club/?hl=en

In this episode, we break down HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2, analyzing its controversial adaptation choices, pacing issues, character changes, online backlash, and how it deviates from the game’s core themes of revenge, grief, and moral ambiguity, while still finding moments of brilliance that give us hope for Season 3.Don't forget to LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel!https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepodHouse of The Dragon Is A Hot Mess: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0f0QTjthiBnFWQHq80mQM8?si=3f073b3dc418468700:00 - Intro01:00 - First Impressions:03:00 - Differences for Game Players vs Show-Only Viewers06:00 - Joel’s Death09:00 - Online Backlash & Toxic Fandom12:00 - Bella Ramsey15:00 - Changes in Ellie’s Character & Motivation19:00 - Tonal & Pacing Issues23:00 - Over-Explaining the Themes27:00 - Violence, Revenge & Moral Complexity32:00 - What was Craig Mazin doing?36:00 - Season 2 Writing: Over-Correction or Safe Play?41:00 - Impact of HBO's Limited Episodes & Delays45:00 - How Adaptation Choices Hurt the Core Story50:00 - Production Design & Highlights We Loved53:00 - Hopes (and Concerns) for Season 3 & Beyond56:00 - The Franchise’s Future59:00 - Final ThoughtsThe Last of Us Season 1 Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MjSmoAapYesow1gK78oPk?si=170ba287e7404ad5

In this episode, Rohit and Abhin dive into Edward Berger’s Conclave (2024), exploring its eerie relevance following the death of Pope Francis, and unpacking its layered themes of faith, power, and doubt, while also examining the storied history of the Catholic Church.Please, LIKE, & FOLLOW the podcast!Chapters.00:00 - Intro & Why We're Covering Conclave02:19 - First Impressions & Political Thrills05:00 - Comparing Conclave to Other Papal Films07:14 - Behind the Scenes & Production Trivia08:46 - Memorable Moments & Cinematic Highlights15:32 - Themes: Philosophy, Religion & Society16:11 - History of the Conclave & Catholic Church19:40 - Critique: Power, Corruption, and Faith32:47 - Philosophy: Power, Social Contract, Lies33:56 - Science vs Religion & Personal Beliefs44:58 - Art, Humanity, and the Role of Religion50:17 - Final Thoughts on the Film & Its Message53:37 - Director Edward Berger's Storytelling Strength54:17 - Six Degrees of Gone Girl56:15 - Outro & Upcoming EpisodesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod

Nothing gets the blood pumping like a good ol' fashioned Sports movie. Last-minute winners, redemption arcs, reunited sweethearts- you get the drift. But the thing about these films is that they come in various shapes and sizes. Join the boys on this week's episode as they discuss some of their favorite sports films of all time. Sid from the Who Scored Again podcast joins us for this one. 00:00 - Intro & Technical Issues01:34 - How the Sports Movies Episode Came Together02:39 - Fan Responses & Honorable Mentions03:17 - No Boxing Movies Disclaimer03:54 - Honorable Mentions (Peanut Butter Falcon, Wrestler, etc.)05:28 - Structure of the Episode: 3 Categories05:56 - Great Sports Films Begin06:22 - Moneyball07:29 - Hustle10:51 - Uncut Gems12:25 - Rush15:21 - Ford v Ferrari18:31 - Seabiscuit21:19 - Challengers23:07 - Lagaan25:49 - The Damned United26:57 - Good Sports Films Begin27:32 - Coach Carter28:13 - Field of Dreams28:49 - Draft Day29:28 - Invincible30:05 - Home Team30:43 - MS Dhoni & 8331:17 - Chak De India32:48 - Where Does Space Jam Belong?33:23 - Goal (2005)34:41 - Goal II & Real Madrid36:36 - Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar38:29 - Remember the Titans39:00 - Trashy but Loved Sports Movies Begin39:37 - Space Jam41:14 - Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal44:36 - Goal II & Arsenal Final45:06 - Air (Michael Jordan Story)45:52 - Any Given Sunday47:44 - Happy Gilmore, The Longest Yard & Mean Machine48:29 - Days of Thunder49:12 - Green Street Hooligans50:21 - Hooliganism in Real Life51:06 - Wrap-Up & OutroFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/

The third season of The White Lotus has just wrapped up, and fan opinion is divided. Was this the worst season or the best? Why was it so slow? What is the West's obsession with the East, and when will it stop? The boys tackle all these questions & more along with  ⁨@aniket.d⁩  once again as they discuss an eventful season at one of the world's most favorite fictional resorts. Join us for a stupidly good time; you won't regret it. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and like the video! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/Follow Aniket here:https://www.instagram.com/aniketd/Follow Hypercurious Club here:https://www.instagram.com/hypercurious.club/

Netflix’s Adolescence is everywhere—but what makes it so powerful? And what does it reveal about the influences shaping today’s kids? Rohit and Abhin break down the show, dissect its themes, and dive into the unsettling subcultures lurking beneath the surface.Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/Please rate the episode and follow the podcast!

There's nothing quite like a good erotic thriller. Copious amounts of murder, mystery, and, of course- sex. The only problem? They don't seem to exist anymore. Why?Join Rohit & Abhin as they unravel the rise and fall of one of cinema’s most infamous genres, tracing its origins from post-World War I storytelling to its influence in media today. This episode is strictly for adults, so make sure you’re watching or listening in private.

After a smol break, the boys are back with a more personal episode. Join Rohit and Abhin as they dive into the 2006 sleeper hit Starter for 10 and take a trip down memory lane to share some of their favorite quizzing memories.Don't forgot to follow & rate the podcast!Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/

On this week's episode, Rohit & Abhin are joined by the creator of Musalman Comix, Falah Faisal, to discuss some of the better adaptations of certain graphic novels. Check it out and let us know your thoughts! Falah's Links: Musalman comix: www.musalmancomix.com Falah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gonzogram66/ Musalman's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musalmancomix/ Follow Two Please on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twopleasepod Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twopleasepod

House of The Dragon Season 2 left all of us viewers with a bit of a sour taste in our mouths. On this week's episode Rohit and Abhin delve back into the world of Westeros, discussing two warring factions and some terrible writing choices that are doing either side no favors. Do like the pod and give us a rating! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/

A very off-the-rails movie deserves a very off-the-rails podcast. Join us this week as we delve into the batshit crazy world of Mad Max Fury Road, discussing its troubled production, memorable moments, and the various issues and themes it tackles. Check it out and let us know what you think! Also don't forget to LIKE & FOLLOW The Podcast! Follow Two Please on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/

Furiosa. Fall Guy. Madame Web. The so-called blockbusters are tanking at the box office while streaming content is on the rise. In this week's episode, Abhin and Rohit are joined by Aniket Dasgupta to discuss whether the Streaming Giants are responsible for the death of the movie theater experience and what the future of cinema will look like. CHAPTERS: - [00:00] - Streaming Impact on Cinema Releases - [05:37] - Box Office Struggles - [09:56] - Impact of Streaming - [11:49] - Making Cinema Releases Events - [13:43] - Event Cinema Strategy - [15:26] - Meme Culture's Role- [20:55] - Film Memes and Cultural Impact - [21:49] - Mainstream Appeal - [23:30] - Surprising Successes - [25:22] - Multi-Screen Viewing - [27:12] - Streaming-Designed Films - [30:15] - Diverse Access via Streaming - [31:25] - Democratization of Access to Movies - [35:01] - Access to International Cinema - [37:05] - Impact of Streaming on Film Industry Dynamics - [38:29] - Data-Driven Streaming Risks - [42:16] - Impact of Content Fatigue - [43:52] - Challenges of Sustaining Interest - [45:16] - Fragmented Viewing Experiences - [46:26] - Competing with Free Platforms - [47:53] - Competing with User-Generated Content - [49:26] - Online Personalities in Film - [51:01] - Challenges for Indian Films - [54:58] - Future of Streaming in Indian Cinema - [01:02:50] - Film Culture's Evolution - [01:05:20] - Mainstream Platform Limitations - [01:05:35] - Potential of Streaming - [01:06:31] - The Impact of Collective Cinema Experiences - [01:06:44] - Watching Interstellar with Nolan! - [01:07:57] - Restoring Faith in Filmmaking - [01:10:16] - Follow Aniket! LIKE & SHARE the Video! FOLLOW The Podcast! REVIEW US! Follow Aniket here: https://www.instagram.com/aniketd/ https://www.instagram.com/hypercurious.club/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/ Here's everywhere else we're currently streaming: ⁠linktr.ee/twopleasepod

On this week's episode, Rohit and Abhin want you to listen to them very carefully as they dive into arguably the best action movie of all time- Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/ ⁠Here's everywhere else we're currently streaming: linktr.ee/twopleasepod

Occasionally, we love to throw a bit of spice into the mix to make things a little interesting. The Hot Takes episode returns, featuring a special guest as we dive into the world of Dune, Rom Coms, Alex Garland, and one very beloved fantasy trilogy.

As Robert Eggers' remake of Nosferatu rolls into theaters, Rohit & Abhin sit down to discuss the evolution of the mythical Vampire in media across two centuries. An informative yet silly episode is on the cards for the last Two Please episode of the year, so there's plenty for everyone to err, sink their teeth into? Join us! Follow the podcast and give the video a like! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twopleasepod

Bollywood is absolutely tanking at the moment, and there seems to be no solution to fix its malaise soon. Meanwhile, several Hollywood films & TV shows seem to be adapting the classic Bollywood formula to great success, landing accolades along the way. On this week's episode, Rohit & Abhin discuss the current state of Bollywood and share their opinions on the Bollywoodification of Hollywood media. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod