Tubi or Not Tubi

For our season 6 premiere, we are returning to, unveiling, and dissecting the hidden wonders of a film that will forever shake our mental foundations for all time. That film is the 1995 cinematic force known as The Passion of Darkly Noon, written and directed by Phillip Ridley... starring Brendan Fraser, Ashley Judd, and Viggo Mortensen. This episode is a deepm dive, and that is a severe understatement, so it is highly reccommended for the viewer to listen having seen - scratch that, having EXPERIENCED The Passion of Darkly Noon.*   *(Well, there IS self harm with sharp objects but Brendan Fraser is weird about it and it's suppposed to be artsy not shocky but it's still grotesque I dunno it's rated R okay? The dog does die too. And old lady offs herself but she's weird about that too?? Again, discretion, use it.)

In this rapid-fire, spookalicious episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we tackle the listener-suggested wonder that is the 2023 film, Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, written, directed, and starring Andrew Bowser. Tubi is a powerful entity, that happily absorbs many a passion project: and this one is no exception. But does that passion show on the screen? Let's investigate!

In this wild and wonderful hundredth episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we celebrate our viewing habits with our eyes wide open in the 2014 film, Don't Blink, written and directed by Travis Oates. Yes, it is a momentous occasion indeed, and when Tubi provides us with a title like Don't Blink, we see it as a challenge not to look away... Happy 100!

In this moss-covered relic of a Tubi or Not Tubi Episode, we endeavor to save Camelot in the 2009 film, Merlin and the Book of Beasts, directed by Warren P. Sonoda. There are many mythical things that happen in Arthurian legend, and Tubi has the power to absolutley distort what is already distorted to the point of no return. Fortunately, we intend to dive into this Arthurian Tubi... but will it distort us?

In this mystic, sap-covered episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we travel bizarrely long distances in a vehicle towards the 2017 film, Ayla, written and directed by Elias and starring Dee Wallace. This second paragraph is the part where we adequately allude to what Tubi has assigned us to experience. This time, somehow, the words have seemed to escape, and, like Ayla, placing them together is a puzzle in itself.

In this sporty, CapriSun-fueled epsiode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we once again pay our audience toll to Sprouse twins in the 2003 film, Just 4 Kicks, directed by Sydney J. Bartholomew Jr. This podcast has something of a relationship with the Sprouses that has taken us to some strange varandas. When it comes to the little leage soccer comedy cinematic universe, one can be sure Tubi's offerings have an unusual flavor to them...

In this ancient, reverential episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we warily visit a Biblical past in the 2019 film, Mary Magdalene, directed by Garth Davis and starring Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Tubi has quite a plethora of content related to the religion popularly known as Christianity, but what happens when Tubi houses a bible story that was given many millions of dollars in an alleged attempt to reflect the time and place? Let's find out...

In this super special episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we secured time to interview Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr. the writer/director of Cinnamon himself!  My goodness, there is so much to discuss surrounding this lovely film: the inspired directorial choices! The captivating performances! The music! The sign language! The pizza shop! Tubi's place in the grand cinematic media landscape as an art provider! We've got something powerful here, and fun! You don't wanna miss it.

In this exciting, rambunctious episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we have an extra special treat! We noticed that a certain film has been making fascinating waves and for good reason... Yes, we're reviewing the 2023 Tubi Original, Cinnamon, written and directed by Bryian Keith Mongomery Jr. This inspired film also stars Pam Grier and Damon Wayans. We know Tubi is a vast land of many treasures, but is it also destined tubi an incubator for excellent creativity? Let's find out!

In this fanciful, pointed episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we take a historical cinematic journey to a fascinating queer cinema specimen in the 1969 film, The Gay Decievers, directed by Bruce Kessler and starring Michael Greer. This podcast is no slouch when it comes to exploring the occasional historical artifact, and this instance is no different. Will this supposed snapshot of Vietnam-Era commentary stand the test of time, and if so, in a good way or a bad way? We shall see.

In this well-traveled, medical episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we tackle our first live recorded performance in the 2020 film, A Man and His Prostate, directed by Leonardo Foti, written by Ed. Weinberger, and starring the late Ed Asner. We've seen live shows on Tubi before, and there is quite a litter to pick from! What better way than to start off with an in-depth, anatomically accurate health class taught by Asner himself?

It's our first-ever LIVE SHOW!! In it, we revisit an old wound. Yes, I'm speaking of Allegiance of Powers, the 2016 film directed by Michael Crum. In making up for the literally lost time of the previous recording, we have now exposed this spectacle of a film to the public, in a public setting no less! What a time we had.

After the recent publishing of our very first interview as the interviewees on Around the Reel, it is only reasonable we release the wonderful interview we had with 2/3rds of that team as well! We discuss the joys of The Giant Pacific Octopus. We examine the trials and tribulations behind the making of the documentary. We also wonderfully exchange stories of bizarre encounters with unknown entities! We hope this conversation brings you as much joy as it brought us.

In this inspired, legendary episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we kick off year four by heading into the deep to explore the secrets of the 2021 documentary film, The Giant Pacific Octopus, directed by Samantha Hanna. We received this film as a direct recommendation from the exalted TwoBi-earning director and friend of the show Rick Ives, so we knew we would be in for an interesting time! We have also had the pleasure of interviewing Hanna and Aaron Carlson, 2/3rds of the Around the Reel trio. Be sure to check out their show as well: We could be making a guest appearance there sometime soon!

In this culturally relevant, vaguely confusing episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we open up a Smash Bros. envelope containing an invite to the Murder at the Murder Mystery Party, the 2023 Tubi Orginal film directed by Jake Helgren. The murder mystery genre is one of the least mysterious genres to ever genre. Of course, one must wonder to what degree the app known as Tubi can change that perception...

CW: Discussion of concentration camps, colonialism, and their related horrors. In this bleak, sobering episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we deeply immerse ourselves in the dreaded reality of Breathing In, the 2023 film written and directed by Jaco Bouwer. The history of the world is so big, and Tubi aspires to be somehow even larger. When it comes to project as targeted as this one: sometimes the all-too-fantastic is also all-too-real.

In this springy, whistful episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we throw ourselves into a bloody interpretation of a fairytale classic: Cinderella's Revenge, the 2024 film directed by Andy Edwards. You can always find some kind of Tubi Twist on a fairytale. That said, one must wonder: how will Cinderella get her revenge? What does Tubi have to say on the matter?

In this soaring, searing episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we casually have a difficult time expressing ourselves to our alleged best friend while taking Synchronic, the 2019 film directed by Justin Benson and starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. The movies that Tubi provides for us somehow never fail to be strange. Even the modern ones with modern casts that have allegedly been seen by many people tend to confound. 

In this highly anticipated, caffinated episode of Tubi or Not Tubi, we protect the ancients known as Abulele, the 2015 film written and directed by Jonathan Geva. The circumstances and mentality behind the story this film tells fascinates on many fronts, especially for being Yet Another Tubi E.T...

This week on Tubi or not Tubi... we pretend as if a week was not skipped and also pretend that Abulele was not expected to arrive at Thanksgiving because we have SOME MORE TWOFERS to hold you all over while we organize our boats as we ride the river of life!