Netflix Is The New Lifetime | Ep 128
This week on Locked & Probably Loaded with DJ Qualls and Kelly Blackheart, DJ and Kelly return to the movies with some important questions: Has Netflix become Lifetime? Should actual movie quality require another subscription tier? And if you take three naps without losing the plot, is that good storytelling or a problem? First, they prepare for a Halloween cruise, consider what an ’80s night really requires, and discover a new breakup excuse: “My deodorant made me forget you.” Then they explain how Special Forces derailed their Avengers plans. George Santos’s helicopter dive inspires unexpected admiration—and DJ explains why attempting the same thing would turn him into a human kite. Their review of Unabomber gets into its performances, production value, and the difference between understanding someone’s history and excusing their actions. Naturally, this also leads to Netflix’s imaginary “real movie tier,” Sandra Bullock’s lack of professional confidence as a witch in Practical Magic, and a movie superlative Netflix probably shouldn’t put on the poster. Next up is Primetime, which leaves Kelly impressed by the filmmaking and frustrated by the story. DJ gives it four stars, takes several naps, and delivers a much stronger endorsement of the theater’s seats. Kelly’s six-star rating somehow becomes the controversial opinion. Plus: a proposed fee for hearing your movie complaints, another refusal to reconsider Lisa Frankenstein, and the promise of a couch investigation on Patreon. Join DJ and Kelly for movie reviews, questionable superlatives, pop culture, personal stories, and whatever the hell happens when these two try to stay on topic. Contains adult language and discussion of film storylines. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Intro 00:46 — Our Halloween Cruise Requires Commitment 02:49 — “My Deodorant Made Me Forget You” 04:59 — DJ & Kelly at the Movies… Almost 06:18 — Special Forces Made Us Miss Avengers 07:23 — George Santos Nails the Dive. DJ Would Become a Kite. 09:45 — DJ & Kelly at the Movies, Take Two 10:12 — Unabomber: Our Review 11:52 — Netflix Is the New Lifetime 14:27 — You Are a Witch. Why Are You Surprised? 15:33 — Understanding Someone Isn’t Excusing Them 16:27 — Movie Superlatives Netflix Shouldn’t Use 17:47 — Primetime: Big Expectations 18:58 — Six Stars?! The Ratings Disagreement 19:30 — Your Movie Complaint Will Cost You 20:00 — Great Filmmaking. Where’s the Story? 22:01 — An Apparition & Extremely Comfortable Theater Seats 23:43 — Three Naps. Zero Confusion. 25:14 — We’re Still Not Budging on Lisa Frankenstein 25:53 — Wrap-Up & the Promise of Couch Pills Listen early on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/loadedpod Find us on social media: @LoadedPod Email: [email protected] More from the show: https://www.loadedpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.