Contrarians Warm-Up: The Commitments The Contrarians 2026-09-26 | Contrarians Warm-Up: The Commitments
Contrarians Post-Credits: Quantum Cowboys The Contrarians 2025-10-14 | We welcome big swings here at Contrarians Headquarters, and swings don't get bigger than whatever it is QUANTUM COWBOYS is trying to do. But we also have a set of rules we play by, and Geoff Marslett's animated acid trip sports a 100% Tomatometer score - which means we'll be pretty nitpicky when we tackle it on the main feed.And in this Post-Credits video? We'll share extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes, extra trivia, we'll chat about the trailer, and, of course, we'll do The Josh Gad Minute - all perfectly put together by @nerd_scum .As for the main episode itself:Quantum Cowboys - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/quantumccQuantum Cowboys - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/quantumrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
251 - Pt. 2 - Quantum Cowboys (RT) The Contrarians 2025-10-13 | We will always do our best to celebrate big swings and original ideas - even when we can’t make heads or tails of them. So yes, we’re going to cut QUANTUM COWBOYS some slack even though some of our qualms from Contrarians Corner also stand in this Real Talk segment. But even when acknowledging the value of trying new things, we also have to analyze why a well-meaning effort doesn’t work. That’s why we’re all here, isn’t it?TIMELINE00:01:26 A Better Starting Point00:02:16 Real Talk00:54:11 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, we check in on our old friend Fred Krueger as we tackle FREDDY’S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE (youtu.be/Vm5PYf1WqMQ?si=IKRgRuHrab7NMBA7) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of Quantum Cowboys: Were you even aware of this movie’s existence? Does it do justice to the genre of trippy animation? Would you return for the rest of the “antilogy”? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
251 - Pt. 1 - Quantum Cowboys (CC) The Contrarians 2025-10-13 | Take a hit of whatever your drug of choice is - that’s your best chance to grasp how QUANTUM COWBOYS scored 100% on the Tomatometer. Yes, universal acclaim is a little easier to attain when the review pool is shallow, but still, it’s weird when a nearly incomprehensible movie gets so much praise. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to wrap their minds around a trippy plot and even trippier animation — and a lot of multiverse-related nonsense.TIMELINE00:01:24 Quantum Cowboys00:12:38 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about QUANTUM COWBOYS? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Post-Credits: Conan The Barbarian The Contrarians 2025-10-05 | Before Conan O'Brien conquered the late night landscape, CONAN THE BARBARIAN conquered The 80s and set Arnold Schwarzenegger up for a hell of a film career. John Milius' adaptation of Robert E. Howard's popular character took a chance on a young, untested, green-as-shit Arnie, and pop culture was never the same - even though you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who prefers Conan to The Terminator or True Lies.CONAN is fresh on the Tomatometer, so we'll nitpick it with a passion on the main feed. In this Post-Credits video, we'll share extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes, extra trivia, we'll chat about the trailer, and, of course, we'll do The Josh Gad Minute - all perfectly put together by @nerd_scum .As for the main episode itself:Conan The Barbarian - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/conanccConan The Barbarian - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/conanrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
250 - Pt. 2 - Conan The Barbarian (RT) The Contrarians 2025-10-03 | Well, it was The 80s, so maybe we were all a little easier to impress. With that in mind, how does CONAN THE BARBARIAN hold up in a world that’s been inundated with fantasy epics since its release? Can we spot what James Cameron might have seen in young Arnold Schwarzenegger back then? And will anyone think of the original Conan fans? That, and more, in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 Always Passed By00:02:22 Real Talk00:54:46 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, we take an experimental animated trip, as we tackle the indie darling QUANTUM COWBOYS (youtu.be/6Fke1ca3GWc?si=m6d85mkqtsbPFuw6) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of Conan The Barbarian: Are we being too harsh on Arnold’s acting chops? Does it hit differently if you are an old fashioned Conan fan? How does it compare to the Jason Momoa version? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
250 - Pt. 1 - Conan The Barbarian (CC) The Contrarians 2025-10-03 | There’s such a thing as Pre-Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger and, oh boy, it’s a tough experience to sit through. Exhibit A? CONAN THE BARBARIAN, which was appreciated by critics and audiences enough to get a sequel, despite featuring a wooden performance from Arnie and excessive slow-mo that would make Zack Snyder proud. Listen to Alex & Julio marvel at the T-800’s humble beginnings!TIMELINE00:01:24 Conan The Barbarian00:14:28 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about CONAN THE BARBARIAN? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
FIRF #3 - In America The Contrarians 2025-09-30 | The third installment of Fresh Immigrants, Rotten Fascists focuses on The Sullivans - an Irish family trying to start anew in America. So, of course, the movie is called IN AMERICA! Directed by Jim Sheridan, with Oscar-nominated performances from Samantha Morton and Djimon Hounsou, it’s the kind of film that’s determined to make you cry, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.Thank you for checking this new project out, whether you are a long-time Contrarians fan or someone who’s just trying to listen to people talking positively about immigrants and negatively about fascism. If you have any recommendations for future entries in the series, let us know!- Many thanks to the amazing Jordan Cooper (jordancoopermusic.com) for composing our intro and outro. Fantastic collaborator to work with - and he has a They Might Be Giants podcast: DON’T LET’S START (creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/dontletsstart) .- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Supplements: The Last Showgirl QVR The Contrarians 2025-09-30 | Perhaps you already know Pamela Anderson is more than her Baywatch character if you've seen her playful turn as a sexy bounty hunter in Barb Wire. Or maybe her recent comedic performance in the new Naked Gun movie finally opened your eyes to how funny she can be. But how about Dramatic Pamela Anderson? Patron Jason Nerdrovert has tasked us with checking out THE LAST SHOWGIRL and that's exactly what we'll do in this dual QVR.Like previous dual QVRs, we are making this video available to everyone, not just patrons of the show. If you want access to the regular QVRs, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/contrarianprime .Dual QVRs play by the same rules as standard QVRs: we record an opening segment before we watch the movie, a middle segment when we are halfway through it, and a final segment once the movie's over. Makes for a fun time tracking our experience and expectations. Hopefully you all agree!As usual, special thanks to @nerd_scum for his editing work!
Contrarians Post-Credits: That Awkward Moment The Contrarians 2025-09-25 | Can we just say there's nothing awkward about the top-tier cast in THAT AWKWARD MOMENT? Sometimes you just want to see pretty people do rom-com stuff, with enough R-rated jokes sprinkled throughout to keep things spicy. But it's possible critics found the relentless Bro-ness of Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller overpowering, which led to a disappointing 23% rotten Tomatometer score.We'll try to give THAT AWKWARD MOMENT its due in our latest episode. In this Post-Credits video, we'll share extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes, extra trivia, we'll chat about the trailer, and, of course, we'll do The Josh Gad Minute - all perfectly put together by @nerd_scum .As for the main episode itself:That Awkward Moment - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/awkwardccThat Awkward Moment - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/awkwardrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
249 - Pt. 2 - That Awkward Moment (RT) The Contrarians 2025-09-23 | Is there still room in modern society for the man-child R-rated comedy? Can bros still be funny, or are they mostly cringe these days? Either way, it certainly helps your movie when you have a stacked cast, populated by incredibly charismatic performers poised to take over Hollywood. THAT AWKWARD MOMENT would triple its budget today, but it could also get a more charitable read from critics. Find out how we really feel about it in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 Smart Enough00:02:25 Real Talk00:43:46 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, we grab a sword and put on sandals as we travel back to The 80s to tackle the very first CONAN THE BARBARIAN (youtu.be/mwLBes2Gr8E?si=PXiGFinVbk8hXjHN) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of That Awkward Moment: Guilty pleasure or exactly what the film industry needs right now? How much would you pay for that Llewyn Davis crossover? And why isn’t Mackenzie Davis in more things? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
249 - Pt. 1 - That Awkward Moment (CC) The Contrarians 2025-09-23 | Ah, yes, that awkward moment when you find out one of the funniest R-rated romcoms of the new millennium is rotten on the Tomatometer. Joke’s on critics, however, as the cast of THAT AWKWARD MOMENT went on to be major power players in Hollywood, despite that 23% green splotch: Efron, Jordan, Teller, Poots, Davis, come on! Listen to Alex & Julio as they make a desperate plea for more movies about bad boys learning to be sensitive good boyfriends.TIMELINE00:01:24 That Awkward Moment00:12:01 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THAT AWKWARD MOMENT? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Rick didnt vote in the last election - Casablanca The Contrarians 2025-09-22 | An excerpt from our CASABLANCA episode. Listen to the whole thing on your favorite podcatcher - or this YouTube channel!#casablanca #shorts
After Hours: Rocky III (A Patreon Sampler) The Contrarians 2025-09-20 | Here’s a bonus treat for you, Contrarians Listeners! As discussed at the end of our The Matrix episode, the Patreon After Hours for that recording is a two-parter. We’ve decided to make Part One, which deals with Rocky III and Alex’s conflicted feelings about Hulk Hogan, available on the show’s main feed. Enjoy!And if you like this type of conversation, there’s plenty more on our Patreon channel - found at patreon.com/contrarianprime (http://patreon.com/contrarianprime) - including Part Two of this After Hours, which tackles our final MTV Banger of the Summer: the celebrated documentary HOOP DREAMS!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Post-Credits: Casablanca The Contrarians 2025-09-15 | Rick, Ilsa, and Lazlo - the original love triangle. The kind of threesome that drives movie critics nuts in the best possible way. Throw in black & white photography, a WW2 framing device, and nazis as the villains, and of course CASABLANCA would sport a 99% Tomatometer score!We'll (playfully) make fun of Michael Curtiz's masterpiece on the main episode, but in this Post-Credits video we'll share some extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes, some extra trivia, we'll have some Trailer Chatter, and, of course, we'll have The Josh Gad Minute - all expertly edited by @nerd_scum.As for the episode itself:Casablanca - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/casablancaccCasablanca - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/casablancartOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
248 - Pt. 2 - Casablanca (RT) The Contrarians 2025-09-12 | Come on. It’s CASABLANCA. Who doesn’t love Casablanca? Not The Contrarians! But actually, there are people in the darkest corners of Letterboxd who find it boring and reprehensible. So you know this Real Talk segment will start with a bit of a rant before we give in to a full lovefest!TIMELINE00:01:26 Bad timing00:02:12 Real Talk00:50:08 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, we follow an old classic with a modern classic: the romantic comedy THAT AWKWARD MOMENT (youtu.be/wRcVgJjnFLo?si=G3V9WYeqbbxa92XX) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of Casablanca: Is it hopelessly out of touch for newer generations? Would Rick have voted for whatever Libertarian candidate was running? Would a remake make the nazis wear red hats? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
248 - Pt. 1 - Casablanca (CC) The Contrarians 2025-09-12 | You know why, as of this recording, CASABLANCA still doesn’t have a Criterion edition? Probably because The Powers That Be know that 99% Tomatometer score is a hollow accolade. The Rick/Ilsa/Lazlo love triangle was captivating back when we were in the throes of WW2 but, watching it today, it’s a silly distraction from serious international issues. Listen to Alex & Julio as they do their best not to sing La Marseillaise on this episode!TIMELINE00:01:24 Casablanca00:08:00 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about CASABLANCA? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Post-Credits: Big Daddy The Contrarians 2025-09-04 | We have reached the end of our Summer journey - and our last MTV Banger had the honor of winning the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance. Adam Sandler took home a golden bucket of popcorn for his endearing turn as a (slightly illegal) adoptive father in BIG DADDY and audiences around the world sighed and applauded. Critics, however? Not so much, as the Happy Madison comedy got stamped with a 39% rotten Tomatometer score.We'll be as positive about BIG DADDY as possible in the newest episode of the podcast. In this Post-Credits video, we'll share extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes and extra trivia, we'll have some trailer chatter, and, of course, we'll have The Josh Gad Minute - all perfectly edited by @nerd_scum .As for the episode itself:Big Daddy - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/bigdaddyccBig Daddy - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/bigdaddyrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (like this YouTube channel)
247 - Pt. 2 - Big Daddy (RT) The Contrarians 2025-09-01 | Are we ending The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers with a bang or with a whimper? The only way to answer that is by having a real discussion about BIG DADDY and reckoning with the different types of movies Adam Sandler makes and why some work for us better than others. Plus: Alex tells a Scuba Steve story that instantly becomes a Top Tier Contrarians Classic.TIMELINE00:01:26 Do you wear diapers?00:01:40 Real Talk00:53:37 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, we recover from our summer event by going back to the classics, as we tackle the beloved CASABLANCA (youtu.be/MF7JH_54d8c?si=uRy-s-xW_WxncTFk) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of Big Daddy: Was it a turning point in Adam Sandler’s career? Were you one of the beer-guzzling college kids it was trying to trick into watching a movie about feelings? Did it make for a memorable date? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
247 - Pt. 1 - Big Daddy (CC) The Contrarians 2025-09-01 | What’s most irresistible than a 90s slacker finding his inner father figure and (sort of) adopting an orphan? Adam Sandler’s off-kilter take on Annie charmed audiences everywhere - even as it turned critics off. And so BIG DADDY’s 39% Tomatometer score is offset by Adam Sandler’s MTV Movie Awards win for Best Comedic Performance. Listen to Alex & Julio as they close The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers in style!TIMELINE00:01:24 Big Daddy00:14:49 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about BIG DADDY? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
FIRF #2 - The Great Dictator The Contrarians 2025-08-29 | The second installment of Fresh Immigrants, Rotten Fascists focuses on Adenoid Hynkel - the familiar looking authoritarian played by Charlie Chaplin in THE GREAT DICTATOR. Of course, there’s more to Chaplin’s masterpiece than Hynkle’s fascist antics, including a showstopper of an ending that remains as relevant today as it was in the middle of World War II.Thank you for checking this new project out, whether you are a long-time Contrarians fan or someone who’s just trying to listen to people talking positively about immigrants and negatively about fascism. If you have any recommendations for future entries in the series, let us know!- Many thanks to the amazing Jordan Cooper (jordancoopermusic.com) for composing our intro and outro. Fantastic collaborator to work with - and he has a They Might Be Giants podcast: DON’T LET’S START (creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/dontletsstart) .- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Supplements: Dr. Strangelove QVR The Contrarians 2025-08-28 | We may not be the biggest Stanley Kubrick fans, but we've got some Kubricks under our belt. And that has to count for something when you consider his filmography is mostly made up of classics. So, as we revisit Jordan Manse's Top 100 of All Time list once again, we jump at the chance to take care of a Kubrick blind spot... and potentially enjoy some lighthearted nuclear anxiety. Here it is: a video review of DR. STRANGELOVE!Like previous dual QVRs, we are making this video available to everyone, not just patrons of the show. If you want access to the regular QVRs, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/contrarianprime .Dual QVRs play by the same rules as standard QVRs: we record an opening segment before we watch the movie, a middle segment when we are halfway through it, and a final segment once the movie's over. Makes for a fun time tracking our experience and expectations. Hopefully you all agree!As usual, special thanks to @nerd_scum for his editing work!
Contrarians Post-Credits: The Matrix The Contrarians 2025-08-27 | WHOA.That was the film industry when THE MATRIX turned Hollywood upside down and set us off on an unfortunate road full of imitators and, worse, bad sequels. But critics still hold the original Wachowskis mind-bender in high regard - and so did the MTV Movie Awards - so it's time to have some fun at the expense of Neo and the gang over on the podcast.In this Post-Credits video we'll go over some extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes and trivia that didn't make it to the main show, we'll have some trailer chatter, and, of course, we'll have The Josh Gad Minute - all perfectly put together by @nerd_scum .As for the main episode:The Matrix - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/matrixccThe Matrix - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/matrixrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (like this YouTube channel)
Contrarians Post-Credits: Disturbing Behavior The Contrarians 2025-08-23 | Before her turn in Batman Begins but after starting her stint on Dawson's Creek, Katie Holmes lit up the silver screen by starring in DISTURBING BEHAVIOR - a punchy thriller that earned her an MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance. Along for the ride? Future X-Men James Marsden and future John Connor (one of them) Nick Stahl. A star-studded affair!Sadly, the trio wasn't able to charm critics enough to get a fresh Tomatometer score and DISTURBING BEHAVIOR sits with a 35% green splotch on Rotten Tomatoes. That means we'll work extra hard to make it sound good on the podcast!In this Post-Credits video, you'll get more critics quotes, extra trivia, some trailer chatter, and, of course, The Josh Gad Minute - all expertly put together by @nerd_scum .As for the episode itself:Disturbing Behavior - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/dbccDisturbing Behavior - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/dbrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
246 - Pt. 2 - The Matrix (RT) The Contrarians 2025-08-22 | We had our fun in Contrarians Corner, but anyone who has listened to the show for a while knows we hold The Matrix (and only The Matrix, no sequels) in high regard. So expect this Real Talk to be a bit of a lovefest, featuring personal stories while also failing to stop talking about where the franchise went and how it disappointed us. And yes, this movie did really well at the MTV Movie Awards!TIMELINE00:01:26 The Rabbit Hole00:02:12 Real Talk00:56:56 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers ends, and Adam Sandler will do the honors when we tackle BIG DADDY (youtu.be/5eqmGIeWpbQ?si=dPBR61ockFojgkAg) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of The Matrix: Are we being too harsh on the sequels? Have you read The Invisibles? Does anyone still quote the spoons line? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
246 - Pt. 1 - The Matrix (CC) The Contrarians 2025-08-22 | It’s not that THE MATRIX wasn’t overrated back in 1999, but it’s more that its brand lost value with every sequel The Wachowskis threw at us over the following years. So it’s impossible to keep a straight face while experiencing Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus’ adventures today - despite what an 83% Tomatometer score may say. Listen to Alex & Julio as they battle nostalgia and roll their eyes at Hollywood’s idea of Artificial Intelligence at the turn of the millennium!TIMELINE00:01:24 The Matrix00:10:37 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THE MATRIX? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Romeo + Juliet + FEDEX The Contrarians 2025-08-18 | An excerpt from our Romeo + Juliet episode.#romeoandjuliet #shakespeare #shorts
245 - Pt. 2 - Disturbing Behavior (RT) The Contrarians 2025-08-12 | There’s an alternate timeline where Katie Holmes never meets Tom Cruise and then, decades later, her filmography rivals those of her old Dawson’s Creek co-stars - at least in quantity, and probably also in quality. As it is though, we live in the timeline where she’s still mainly known as Joey Potter, despite winning the MTV Movie Award for 1998 Breakthrough Performance. We talk about this, and other DISTURBING BEHAVIOR matters, in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 My Name is Steve00:02:18 Real Talk00:46:30 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers peaks with a movie that ushered the new millennium into our lives: THE MATRIX (youtu.be/vKQi3bBA1y8?si=Kt91qYsyiO8-f7sD) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of Disturbing Behavior: Are you down to watch the two-hour fan-cut? Are you ready for the K-Holmennaissance? What’s Nick Stahl up to these days anyway? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
245 - Pt. 1 - Disturbing Behavior (CC) The Contrarians 2025-08-11 | When it comes to the 1998 thriller DISTURBING BEHAVIOR, there’s no behavior more disturbing than that of critics stamping a 35% rotten Tomatometer score on it. Only the MTV Movie Awards recognized the brilliance of Scott Rosenberg’s screenplay, David Nutter’s direction, and, specifically, Katie Holmes’ breakthrough performance. Listen to Alex and Julio celebrate Joey Potter’s escape from The Creek!TIMELINE00:01:24 Disturbing Behavior00:11:36 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about DISTURBING BEHAVIOR? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@ContrarianPrime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Post-Credits: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle The Contrarians 2025-08-06 | The 90s were the best time to make movies about disturbed individuals obsessed with ruining a specific person's life. THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE - directed by Curtis Hanson, no less - earned Rebecca De Mornay a Best Villain MTV Movie Award for playing a nanny from hell, so it's another perfect entry in The Summer of (MTV) Bangers!Hanson's thriller is surprisingly fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, so we'll be pretty nitpicky on the main show. On this Post-Credits video we'll give you some extra Tomatometer quotes, some extra trivia, some trailer chatter, and, of course, The Josh Gad Minute - all expertly put together by @nerd_scum .As for the episode itself:The Hand That Rocks The Cradle - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/cradleccThe Hand That Rocks The Cradle - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/cradlertOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
244 - Pt. 2 - The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (RT) The Contrarians 2025-08-02 | Everybody’s gotta start somewhere, and that applies to Curtis Hanson as much as it applies to anyone else. Still, it’s weird to think of the man behind L.A. Confidential and 8 Mile as the director of THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE - a movie that, to be charitable, is not quite on the same league as his other work. But can we at least agree that Rebecca De Mornay deserved her MTV Movie Award? Listen to this Real Talk segment to find out!TIMELINE00:01:26 The Hand With The Baby00:02:25 Real Talk00:54:56 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers continues with another thriller, this one aimed at the Dawson’s Creek generation, as we cover DISTURBING BEHAVIOR (youtu.be/Zt4bl9bAJGM?si=GzCVzGnaTcx9JXy3) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of The Hand That Rocks The Cradle: Are you excited about the upcoming remake? Could you muster any sympathy for Rebecca De Mornay’s character? Do you share Alex’s strong feelings for Julianne Moore’s smoking? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
244 - Pt. 1 - The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (CC) The Contrarians 2025-08-02 | If you ever wondered what caused the Great Nanny Unemployment Crisis of the early 90s, wonder no more. THE HAND THAT ROCK THE CRADLE is the worst kind of schlock: schlock that uses shock-value to fool audiences and critics into thinking it’s profound cinema. Nannies were suddenly seen as Public Enemies #1 while Rebecca De Mornay laughed all the way to an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain. Listen to Alex & Julio set the record straight on this unlikely Curtis Hanson film!TIMELINE00:01:24 The Hand That Rocks The Cradle00:13:09 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Post-Credits: Armageddon The Contrarians 2025-07-31 | Is ARMAGEDDON peak Michael Bay? The MTV Movie Awards certainly thought so, even if critics slapped it with a rotten 43% score. Then again, perhaps that's part of its Michael-Bayness. Whatever the case, this space epic scored golden popcorn buckets for Best Action Sequence and, obviously, Best Song. Do you wanna miss a thing? Because Steven Tyler certainly doesn't!We sing ARMAGEDDON's praises on the main episode, but in this Post-Credits video we'll give you extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes, extra trivia, some trailer chatter, and, of course, The Josh Gad Minute - all expertly put together by @nerd_scum .As for the episode itself:Armageddon - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/armageddonccArmageddon - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/armageddonrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
FIRF #1 - The Visitor (2007) The Contrarians 2025-07-27 | Our Fresh Immigrants, Rotten Fascists journey begins here: with a movie that earned Richard Jenkins his first Academy Awards nomination. THE VISITOR is a story set in the midst of post 9/11 paranoia, where a man befriends a couple of refugees whose future is about to be upended. Yes, the question “why is this better than Green Book” is addressed.Thank you for checking this new project out, whether you are a long-time Contrarians fan or someone who’s just trying to listen to people talking positively about immigrants and negatively about fascism. If you have any recommendations for future entries in the series, let us know!- Many thanks to the amazing Jordan Cooper (jordancoopermusic.com) for composing our intro and outro. Fantastic collaborator to work with - and he has a They Might Be Giants podcast: DON’T LET’S START (creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/dontletsstart) .- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
243 - Pt. 2 - Armageddon (RT) The Contrarians 2025-07-23 | Much like The Bodyguard, ARMAGEDDON’s primary legacy is its MTV-Movie-Award-Winning song, a little Aerosmith ditty called I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing. What does that say about the movie, and would it be different if Bay’s film didn’t live under the shadow of Independence Day? Could the Criterion Collection be wrong, or are they ahead of the curve on this one? All that and more in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 Straws00:02:22 Real Talk01:06:18 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers continues with a smaller, much more intimate story, the nanny-thriller THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE (youtu.be/ms2v2C1batY?si=dLfHB0xAwqrYZxs3) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of Armageddon: Is it actually better than Deep Impact? Is it the Bayest of Michael Bay films? Is there a movie that features a more endearing rendition of Leaving on a Jet Plane? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
243 - Pt. 1 - Armageddon (CC) The Contrarians 2025-07-23 | America to the rescue once again! Unfortunately, critics were a little harder to wow only two years after Independence Day had been the talk of the town and ARMAGEDDON got stamped with a 43% rotten Tomatometer score. But are we really so jaded that we can’t appreciate the awesomeness of Bruce Willis drilling into an asteroid? Listed to Alex & Julio defend Michael Bay’s first true masterpiece!TIMELINE00:01:24 Armageddon00:15:36 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about ARMAGEDDON? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Special Announcement! (FIRF) The Contrarians 2025-07-14 | There’s a new Contrarians Series to be embedded within the main feed. This is us letting you know all about it!
Contrarians Post-Credits: Independence Day The Contrarians 2025-07-12 | What could be more ridiculously American than The United States protecting the entire world from aliens on July 4th? INDEPENDENCE DAY is the kind of movie that would become a hit in the 90s for the right reasons and would probably become a hit today for all the wrong ones.Alas, Roland Emmerich's biggest success had to be included in our Summer of the (MTV) Bangers thanks to its win during the 1998 MTV Movie Awards, where Will Smith & Vivica Fox's reunion smooch won the Best Kiss trophy. The movie's fresh on the Tomatometer, so we'll be nitpicking it to death on the podcast's main feed!You know what to expect on this Post-Credits video: extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes, extra trivia, some trailer chatter, and, of course, The Josh Gad Minute - all perfectly edited by @nerd_scum .As for the main episode:Independence Day - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/id4ccIndependence Day - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/id4rtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
242 - Pt. 2 - Independence Day (RT) The Contrarians 2025-07-04 | Tough times for America as we publish this (at least if you care for your fellow men and women). Does that affect how you experience INDEPENDENCE DAY, a movie that was incredibly silly to begin with? A movie where The United States seems to have above-average leadership and countries all over the world look up to it? How much can nostalgia help or harm when watching Will Smith and the gang save the world? We talk about it all in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 You knew00:02:24 Real Talk00:57:57 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers continues with another sci-fi disaster epic, Michael Bay’s ARMAGEDDON (youtu.be/8-8eEniEfgU?si=LznMhNmaE-sCnYJZ) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of Independence Day: Should it have cut back on the quips? Could it have used a more charismatic president? Is it just insane to watch under America’s current spiral toward fascism? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
242 - Pt. 1 - Independence Day (CC) The Contrarians 2025-07-04 | There was a glorious time when you could watch The United States of America save the world in a movie without snickering. INDEPENDENCE DAY is a relic from America’s golden days as Earth’s protectors - a relic that, when inspected with modern eyes, falls ridiculously short of everything a sci-fi adventure should be. Perhaps that’s why it’s only MTV Movie Award in 1997 was for Best Kiss? Listen to Alex & Julio dissect Roland Emmerich’s love letter to The US and its 68% Tomatometer score!TIMELINE00:02:05 Independence Day00:16:22 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about INDEPENDENCE DAY? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Post-Credits: The Bodyguard The Contrarians 2025-07-03 | Forget about Rotten Tomatoes or box office numbers. THE BODYGUARD has a legacy that goes beyond any of that: it features a song that anyone would recognize and probably even sing along with. So, of course, "I Will Always Love You" earned the movie the Best Song Award at the 1993 MTV Movie Awards, and also a spot in our Summer of the (MTV) Bangers!THE BODYGUARD has a rotten 38% Tomatometer score, so we will be going overboard with praise for it on the podcast's main feed. In this Post-Credits video, we'll give you some extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes, extra trivia, some trailer chatter, and, of course, The Josh Gad Minute - all expertly edited by @nerd_scum .As for the episode itself:The Bodyguard - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/bodyguardccThe Bodyguard - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/bodyguardrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts (including this YouTube channel)
241 - Pt. 2 - The Bodyguard (RT) The Contrarians 2025-06-30 | Becoming an enduring part of pop culture doesn’t necessarily mean your movie is good. So what’s the verdict on THE BODYGUARD? Is there anything to it beyond that banger of a song and the undeniable chemistry between Costner and Houston? Did it get shortchanged when it only won one MTV Movie Award, or was it deserving of its multiple Razzie nominations? We hash it out in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 Only If You Want To00:02:17 Real Talk00:49:38 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers continues with a very appropriate holiday episode, as we celebrate America (LOL OKAY) by tackling the 90s sci-fi classic INDEPENDENCE DAY (youtu.be/mGeIsCLOI-U?si=qw4_zw75sHbDO5A9) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of The Bodyguard: Can you think of a more iconic movie song? Can you ever match the romantic power of carrying someone like Costner carried Whitney? Can you believe Lawrence Kasdan wrote this??? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
241 - Pt. 1 - The Bodyguard (CC) The Contrarians 2025-06-30 | You know the song even if you haven’t seen the movie. You know the iconic image too: Kevin Costner carrying Whitney Houston to safety. But did you know THE BODYGUARD is 38% rotten on the Tomatometer? Did you know it was written by the same guy who wrote The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark? Did you know it had six nominations at the 1993 MTV Movie Awards? Listen to Alex & Julio go over the ultimate love story for grown-ups!TIMELINE00:01:24 The Bodyguard00:14:54 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THE BODYGUARD? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Post-Credits: Romeo + Juliet The Contrarians 2025-06-28 | It wouldn't work for the jaded critics and audiences of today, but back in the 90s, all Baz Luhrmann had to do to make a splash was put guns and modern songs on a Shakespeare play. ROMEO + JULIET taught a whole generation that torturous forbidden love is cool and earned Claire Danes the 1997 MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance. Its 74% Fresh Tomatometer score stands as proof of its transcendence in pop culture.We'll pick Luhrmann's R+J apart on the main podcast episode. In this Post-Credits video we'll give extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes, extra trivia, some trailer chatter, and, of course, The Josh Gad Minute - all expertly put together by @nerd_scum !As for the main episode:Romeo + Juliet - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/romeojulietccRomeo + Juliet - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/romeojulietrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
240 - Pt. 2 - Romeo + Juliet (RT) The Contrarians 2025-06-24 | You either get on Shakespeare’s wavelength or you don’t. But maybe an extreme approach to The Bard’s stories can help? It’s likely Baz Luhrmann’s ROMEO + JULIET converted many romantics into fans of the play - even if they might not have stuck around for any other Shakespeare pieces. Did this rewatch work its magic on The Contrarians though? Find out in this Real Talk as we discuss the winner of the 1997 MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance!TIMELINE00:01:26 O Romeo00:02:09 Real Talk01:00:38 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers continues with a slightly more modern love story, as we tackle a movie that gave us one of the most iconic songs of the 90s, THE BODYGUARD (youtu.be/4JFRdJTszRM?si=YmHCPd3ypWicKzVG) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of Romeo + Juliet: does Willy Shakes’ play work in an updated environment? Was Baz Luhrmann’s sophomore effort snubbed at the Oscars? Did this movie define love for a generation? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
240 - Pt. 1 - Romeo + Juliet (CC) The Contrarians 2025-06-24 | If you’ve ever wondered why 90s kids are SO dramatic about their love lives, you can put the blame on Baz Luhrmann’s ROMEO + JULIET. The overblown modernization of Willy Shakes’ teeny-bopper romance was a big hit with audiences and critics, with a fresh Tomatometer score of 74% - so that means Alex & Julio will take it down a few notches. Gorgeous people reciting antiquated dialogue? Shouldn’t be difficult to make fun of that!TIMELINE00:02:23 Romeo + Juliet00:17:30 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about ROMEO + JULIET? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Post-Credits: Batman Forever The Contrarians 2025-06-19 | Happy 30th anniversary, Batman Forever! Joel Schumacher's follow-up to Tim Burton's dark take on the caped crusader has a rotten 40% Tomatometer score - which makes it perfect for our show's gimmick. The fact that it received a bunch of MTV Movie Awards nominations is just the icing on the cake, given we are knee-deep in the Summer of (MTV) Bangers right now.The only way this Post-Credits video could measure up to the fun we had on the main episode was if we brought reinforcements. So Batman Superfan @nerd_scum (the man responsible for all the video editing on this channel) joined us once more in front of the camera, this time to discuss Rotten Tomatoes quotes, do some trailer chatter, share lots of trivia, and, of course, participate in The Josh Gad Minute. And then he had to edit it all!As for the main podcast episode:Batman Forever - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/batmanforeverccBatman Forever - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/batmanforeverrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
239 - Pt. 2 - Batman Forever (RT) The Contrarians 2025-06-12 | Happy 30th anniversary, BATMAN FOREVER! We don’t need The Schumacher Cut to celebrate you - we just need an open mind about where camp sits in the Batman mythos. So, are you Team Carrey or Team Jones? Are you a U2 person or a Seal fan? Where do you place Val Kilmer in the Bruce Wayne rankings? We discuss all that and more in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 Black Rubber00:02:23 Real Talk00:56:21 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@ContrarianPrime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers continues with an adaptation that would make William Shakespeare raise a perplexed eyebrow: Baz Luhrmann’s ROMEO + JULIET (youtu.be/8VOAxzgq42A?si=WaV16a6w2tTf8L5a) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of Batman Forever: Is it really the most agreeable Batman movie all these years later? Would you trade Chris O’Donnell for a younger rising star? Should Schumacher have quit while he was ahead and not done Batman & Robin as a follow-up? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
239 - Pt. 1 - Batman Forever (CC) The Contrarians 2025-06-12 | How can anyone hate on the Batman movie responsible for Kiss From a Rose? BATMAN FOREVER may not have won any of its MTV Movie Awards nominations back in 1996, but its legacy turned out to be its ultimate triumph - regardless of what its rotten Tomatometer score says. Listen to Alex & Julio as they revel in the pure 90s vibe of Joel Schumacher’s bat-masterpiece!TIMELINE00:01:24 Batman Forever00:15:38 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about BATMAN FOREVER? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!
Contrarians Post-Credits: My Cousin Vinny The Contrarians 2025-06-09 | Anybody who's been lucky enough to catch the underrated Sylvester Stallone vehicle OSCAR knows that the real breakthrough performance from Marisa Tomei took place in that mobster comedy of errors. However, it didn't take long for MTV to make it official a year later, when they gave the future May Parker the MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance of 1992 for her delightful turn in MY COUSIN VINNY. Tomei didn't just steal the movie from Joe Pesci, she somersaulted over him and also picked up a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award.We cover MY COUSIN VINNY on this installment of The Summer of (MTV) Bangers. Since it's fresh on the Tomatometer, we get really nitpicky with it before we share our true opinions. But on this Post-Credits video, you'll get all Real Talk: extra Rotten Tomatoes quotes, extra trivia, some trailer chatter, and, of course, The Josh Gad Minute - all wonderfully edited by @nerd_scum .As for the podcast episode:My Cousin Vinny - Contrarians Cornerwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/05/01/cousinvinnyccMy Cousin Vinny - Real Talkwearethecontrarians.com/episodes/2025/04/01/cousinvinnyrtOr wherever you listen to podcasts! (including this YouTube channel)
238 - Pt. 2 - My Cousin Vinny (RT) The Contrarians 2025-05-31 | Joe Pesci - comedian. Is that a thing? Or is it telling that Marisa Tomei seems to be the most memorable aspect of MY COUSIN VINNY? But whether you love or hate the movie, how wonderful is Fred Gwynn anyway? And will Austin Pendleton ever put on a performance The Contrarians enjoy? And perhaps the biggest question: if you’ve already won an Oscar, haven’t you already “broken through”? All that and more in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 Livestream Recap00:09:21 Voir Dire00:10:22 Real Talk00:47:41 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! (patreon.com/contrarianprime) Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page (youtube.com/@contrarianprime) is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVkVTb56Rey9AmjdpFToARV8Jmg-p8mK) and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE (redbubble.com/people/thecontrarians/shop) and buy yourself something nice that’s emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify (open.spotify.com/artist/6No9NauLFIFkXOVkRzp5bQ) , on Facebook (facebook.com/TheFestiveYears) or on their very own website (thefestiveyears.com) .- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/channel/UCaGFy78w465mBDsEp0eY_pQ) - THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn’t just a show about wrestling: it’s a brand, a lifestyle. And they’re very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we’d like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/c/latenightgrin) You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mildemonios) or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO (https://canalb.pe/watch/valor-agregado/) . Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he’s written on his own website (http://www.mildemonios.pe/) . He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL (arcadiamediatica.com/libro/marginal_44382) . Ask him about it!Up next, The Summer of the (MTV) Bangers continues with our late tribute to Val Kilmer, as we tackle the divisive BATMAN FOREVER (youtu.be/ROLvjRB4E_Q?si=_-nNBDtnAskPNUhH) ! Until then, let us know what you thought of My Cousin Vinny: Is it a solid representation of Joe Pesci’s comedic talents? Should we look into reviewing stuff like Eight Heads in a Duffel Bag? And how did Mona Lisa know about Jerry Callow? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads (threads.net/@contrarianprime) or BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/contrarianprime.bsky.social) !
