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Killing For Fun

Killing For Fun

By Killing For Fun

Killing For Fun is a podcast about morality in movies. Each episode we watch a movie and discuss the values that movie assumes in order to justify its heroes.
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The Phantom of the Opera

Killing For FunOct 11, 2020

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The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films.

Episode 9 we watch "The Phantom of the Opera", as a send off to season 1 we return to our hero's beginnings in an all singing, all dancing extravaganza. 

Recording the podcast remotely due to corona this week: Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1), AJ (twitter @heavystrutter) and James.

Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

Oct 11, 202001:10:58
300

300

In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films.

Episode 8 we watch "300", an adventure wherein our hero invents a dazzling past and sets us all on the path to a bloody future.

Content Warning, discussion of ableism, sexual assault, racism and eugenics. 

Recording the podcast remotely due to corona this week: Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1), AJ (twitter @heavystrutter) and James.

Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.


Aug 31, 202043:38
Machine Gun Preacher

Machine Gun Preacher

In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films.

Episode 7 we watch "Machine Gun Preacher", and observe our hero's quest for God lead him to the worship of his own violence.

Recording the podcast remotely due to corona this week: Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1), AJ (twitter @heavystrutter) and James.

Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

Jul 20, 202057:16
Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding Citizen

Content Warning: Some discussion of sexual assault

In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films.

Episode 6 we watch "Law Abiding Citizen", and watch our hero prove that justice would be better with more torture, and no due process.

Recording the podcast remotely due to corona this week: Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1) and AJ (twitter @heavystrutter) and James.

Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

Jun 11, 202044:37
The Bounty Hunter

The Bounty Hunter

Content Warning: Some discussion of domestic abuse

In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films.

Episode 5 we watch "The Bounty Hunter", a comedy looking for the lighter side of stalking your ex and finding only darkness and banality.

Recording the podcast remotely due to corona this week: Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1) and AJ (twitter @heavystrutter) and James.

Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

May 25, 202050:58
The Ugly Truth

The Ugly Truth

Content Warning: Some discussion of sexual assault.

In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. 

Episode 4 we watch "The Ugly Truth", and discover the only thing more horrifying than our hero on a killing spree is him on a date.

On the podcast is Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1) and AJ (twitter @heavystrutter).

Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

May 25, 202037:53
Angel Has Fallen

Angel Has Fallen

In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. 

Episode 3 we watch "Angel Has Fallen", wherein our hero almost faces consequences for his actions, but goes to a float tank instead.

On the podcast is Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley),  Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1) and AJ (Twitter @heavystrutter).

Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

May 25, 202053:28
London Has Fallen

London Has Fallen

In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. 

Episode 2 we watch "London Has Fallen", wherein we learn that empire means never having to say you're sorry.

On the podcast is Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), and Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1).

Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

May 25, 202039:34
Olympus Has Fallen

Olympus Has Fallen

In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. 

Episode 1 we watch "Olympus Has Fallen", and discover what Die Hard would look like if you replaced charm with patriotic zeal. 

On the podcast is Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), and Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1).

Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

May 25, 202037:29