Don't Encourage Us

Amazon's Fallout, Danish show The Killing, Netflix's Rebel Moon, and #Too2ndScreen

Episode Summary

In this in-depth episode, the hosts dive into a trio of intriguing series and films. First up is the critically acclaimed Danish series The Killing (2011), where they delve into its gripping storytelling, political intrigue, and the rules of remakes in Hollywood. Next, they turn their attention to Netflix's Rebel Moon (2023), Zack Snyder's epic space opera. They dissect the film's ambitious scope, writing, and Snyder's career dilemma. The conversation then shifts to the phenomenon of #Too2ndScreen, discussing how dual-screening is changing the way we consume and interact with media. They explore the pros and cons of this modern viewing habit and its impact on advertising. Finally, they explore Amazon's highly anticipated Fallout (2024), examining how the post-apocalyptic video game world is brought to life on screen. They dive into the series' take on the classic hero's journey, its complex characters, and which character is the scarecrow.

Episode Notes

In this in-depth episode, the hosts dive into a trio of intriguing series and films. First up is the critically acclaimed Danish series The Killing (2011), where they delve into its gripping storytelling, political intrigue, and the rules of remakes in Hollywood. 

Next, they turn their attention to Netflix's Rebel Moon (2023), Zack Snyder's epic space opera. They dissect the film's ambitious scope, writing, and Snyder's career dilemma.

The conversation then shifts to the phenomenon of #Too2ndScreen, discussing how dual-screening is changing the way we consume and interact with media. They explore the pros and cons of this modern viewing habit and its impact on advertising.

Finally, they explore Amazon's highly anticipated Fallout (2024), examining how the post-apocalyptic video game world is brought to life on screen. They dive into the series' take on the classic hero's journey, its complex characters, and which character is the scarecrow.

Stream "The Killing" (2011), "Rebel Moon" (2024) on Netflix, and "Fallout" (2024) on Amazon.