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The guys dig into their "comfort food" movies, and, to no surprise, a certain marmalade-sandwich centered franchise is on the menu. Also, Aaron's still being strung along by the Puppet Master franchise, Jacob punches in the 100th Bad Movie when he reveals the real deal with Real Steel, and David summons his Eagle Powers for another round of Nacho Libre love.

This week, Aaron and Jacob actually have a firm grasp on A Fistful of Dollars, finding an ordered discussion for once in the Wild West, but they're not willing to ride off into the sunset without at least one personal tangent.

The guys take a trip down meme-ry lane to celebrate the end of the podcast's second season, but they're all ready for the Sexy Season to segue into the Sushi Season, as long as The Bye-Bye Man doesn't have to say goodbye. Also, David thinks a recent comedy remake went Overboard in showing its star's skin, Jacob is the first to see the light of First Reformed, and Aaron capped off his college senior year with High School Musical 3: Senior Year, and gives his now degree-certified expert opinion.

This week, Aaron and Jacob embark on The End of the Tour with Jesse Eisenberg's David Lipsky and Jason Segel's David Foster Wallace. The two guys talk about their thoughts on the two guys talking about their thoughts on fame, talent, and happiness, while still finding time to make infinite jests.

The guys assemble in the aftermath of Avengers: Infinity War to ask the important questions about the game-changing movie event. Namely, where the hell is Korg? WHAT HAPPENED TO KORG??! Also, Jacob can't quite say "I love dogs" to Isle of Dogs (Perhaps he prefers those that can shoot lasers out of their hands?), Aaron trots out a Bojack Horseman-caliber joke, and David finally gets his sushi, man, no thanks to communism.

It's said one dare not speak the name of the Scottish Play, of which the Gateway to Cinema guys watch the 2015 adaptation, but the duo goes one step further, neglecting to speak about the film much at all in favor of high school tales, told by two gas-money cheapskates, full of cabbage and Pinterest, signifying a long shared history and mutual inability to stay on track.

The guys sink their teeth into the new trailer for this year's big comic book adaptation. No, not that one. No, not that one either. No, Aquaman doesn't have a trailer yet. No-- It's Venom, guys. No, we don't know why he's getting a movie either. Anyway, David shares his thoughts on the anti-communist genre with the proles, Aaron fulfills his desire to reveal the unforeseeable left-turn of Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fulfilled, and Jacob tells a lie.

This week, the duo sees Blue Velvet through their tears. Aaron's ready to unravel the mysteries of the film's Lynchian madness, but Jacob has to make sure Laura Dern is okay first.

Aaron said Stalker, but Jacob must have heard "slacker", so the two switch to talking The Big Lebowski this week. The guys find themselves with a 7-10 split between "actually talking about the film" and "talking about everything from Bibleman to Jesus (no, not that one)", and are apparently unsure how to pick up that Spare.

The guys celebrate 100 episodes the only way they know how: getting way off-topic every chance they get! Somehow, the three are still able to propose an infinite number of ways that Disney could improve Infinity War's impending success. Also, David thinks up a way for them to drink up, Jacob loses sleep over Adam Sandler's Bedtime Stories, and, when it comes to watching a Western or doing his homework, Aaron's more for For a Few Dollars More.

While setting out to reveal their favorite theme songs, the guys end up revealing a lot about their childhoods, their rap skills, and the mixed legacy of Simple Plan. Also, ASMR makes Jacob decidedly unrelaxed when no one knows his meme, Aaron has hit peak "too indie" thanks to MUBI, and David just really wants some sushi, man.

The Gateway to Cinema guys examine Under the Skin, one of the more unusual films on the list. Aaron wants to dig deep into its depictions of sex, self, and science-fiction, but Jacob just needs time to pull himself back together.

The guys pick more favorite film scores, ones that capture the mystique of the west or make them feel like they're holding baby dinosaurs or something. Music is tough to describe. Also, Aaron has finally found the Key to crafting an enjoyable Insidious film, David is not silent about his love for A Quiet Place, and Jacob... well... Jacob just really "goes to town" teaching kids about the birds, the bees, and... the abandoned buildings...?

Coming back after a four month hiatus, the Gateway to Cinema guys are a bit rusty, unlike the titular character of Brad Bird's animated masterpiece, The Iron Giant. Jacob sheds a tear for a deer, while Aaron finds the movie's anti-violence plea to be #WayTooRelevant.

March/April/Infinity-War Madness infects the podcast as the guys put the entire MCU in a bracket, but all bets are off due to a surprise underdog, ...the assassination of Abraham Lincoln...? Also, David wants some brainfood while Brainstorming, Jacob presses START on the inevitable Ready Player One debate, and Aaron got tricked by the 1982 slasher Trick Or Treats.

This week Jacob continues his trend of bringing David in on rants about film choices he doesn't understand by asking just why Unsane needed to be shot on an iPhone 7. Also, David has an elevator pitch for a Monster Hunter film and Aaron's true identity is revealed.

The guys pick more times they thought they would love or hate a movie and didn't, but, despite admitting their faults, Jacob still tries to deny that Nacho Libre is a great film. Also, Aaron reveals his beef with RZA while getting war ready for Pacific Rim: Uprising, and David prays they never make another film as bad as Strangers: Prey at Night.

Every kid at the box office likes Illumination a lot, but Jacob, who has lived through their new Grinch trailer, does not, and tries to bring the others in on his ranting. The three canvass Tomb Raider, desperately hoping for treasure, David is a momma's boy for mother!, and Aaron... has seen Darkest Hour...?

The guys revisit their Oscar predictions, and much like those of the actual ceremony, the winner will not surprise you! David returns and brings some pretty legit podcast segment ideas with him, Aaron watched a movie on MUBI, and Jacob wishes he was less familiar with The Strangers franchise.

Just before the ceremony, the guys are able to squeeze in the most divisive of the Best Picture noms, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. While Aaron and Jacob agree that the film deserves all the acting awards coming its way, they have reservations about certain tropes of the film that aren't exactly landbreaking. ...Wait, "landbreaking"? Is that a word?