Culture Vacuum

Sony has now revealed a ton more information about the PlayStation 5, including what games to expect as well as the design. So this week, we take a lot of time to break down where both next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft are leading up to their launches this holiday season, as well as speculate about what customers can expect. Also, Samuel breaks down why most console buyers may want to buy a new TV to take advantage of the new hardware. And, of course,  we give our guesses as to what the consoles will cost. 

Total honesty, it felt weird talking about the atrocious behavior of violent cops and how they abuse the black community in the same hour we talked about HBO Max, but we felt we’d be doing a disservice not talking about the change in our country that has followed the murder of George Floyd. 

So yes, we spend a lot of time talking about something you may not want to hear about, and then awkwardly pivot to talking about a streaming service. We understand if you may not be along for that ride.

Samuel and Calvin are joined by Ricky Hayberg of the youtube channel “Internet Today” to discuss the launch of Quibi as Culture Vacuum’s coverage of the streaming wars continues.

Michael joins us again to fill in for Calvin this week to talk Netflix's The Politician and revive he and Samuel's usual brand of disorganized wonder.

It's the Joker review. It's the fiftieth episode. It's an episode with Michael as a guest. It's the one where there is indeed a society that is discussed to figure out if people live in it. And also all the bad Joker impressions are saved for the end. Thanks for listening fellow society members. 

Samuel and Calvin break down all the spicy Disney+ news out of the D23 convention and review the second season of Netflix's Mindhunter. 

Samuel and Calvin jump deep into the stupid with "Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw" but climb out into the lightening with Amazon Prime's "The Boys." I don't know if you know, but those super heroes sure do live in a society.

There's a mix of rambling regarding Comic-con, the Lion King, and cults before Samuel and Calvin get into their conversation around Quentin Tarantino's latest opus "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" (spoilers they loved it). You should know the drill at this point though. 

Samuel sits down to talk with an organizer of the online "Release the Snyder Cut" campaign.

Samuel and Calvin get right down to business to share their thoughts on Spider-Man: Far From Home, what it means for the MCU, how it further highlights the dynamics of the Marvel/Sony relationship, and of course if it was any good.

Samuel and Calvin discuss the terrible year at the box office being had by every studio not named Disney and then review the latest Pixar film, Toy Story 4. Tears were shed, goodbyes were made, and lots of money was fed to the terrifying conglomerate slowly devouring the world. Everything is fine on the latest episode of Culture Vacuum.

Michael's here to talk about Game of Thrones with Samuel. Come for the large amounts of rambling disappointment, stay for the perfect analogy with which to analyze all further media you consume: SMOOTHIES!

The Elton John Musical biopic "Rocketman" is in theaters. Is it better than "Bohemian Rhapsody"? Yes. This and many more hot takes in this episode of the Culture Vacuum Podcast.

We start, of course with your regular update about the fast movie world of streaming media. Afterwards Samuel and Calvin rant about the very bad 'Alladin' remake and rave about John Wick 3.

Disney sheds light on their Star Wars and Avatar plans, including release dates for the trilogy being helmed by Game of Thrones show runners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Samuel and Calvin also discuss Detective Pikachu, the first video game movie that may not be a complete pile of garbage.

Samuel and Calvin are here with a spoiler filled conversation about Avengers: Endgame. It's the biggest movie ever so you've either seen it or don't care. Oh yeah, also Michael is back!

Samuel and Calvin followup their Disney episode with recent news about their upcoming streaming service Disney+ and discuss Shazam and its impact on the DC Universe.

Disney has now completed their acquisition of Fox Studios, ushering in a new age of Hollywood. Samuel and Calvin break down the problems with Disney as a studio creatively as well as the many issues raised by the Fox merger. If you've found yourself at all concerned or curious with the state of the Mouse House, this is the place to be.

Samuel and Calvin discuss James Gunn getting rehired by Marvel for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as well as the importance and potential of Google's recently announced Stadia cloud gaming platform. They also break down some of the meaning behind Jordan Peele's latest hit, "Us", including the social message and many, many layered metaphors within it.

Samuel and new co-host Calvin sit down to discuss "Captain Marvel", its place in the MCU, and the weird nerds who somehow made it controversial.