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Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)

Haitch Industries

Your portal into cinematic pocket universes, fostering community far from the digital chaos. Join co-hosts Haitch and Jason as we welcome special guests and talk about their favorite movies. We love the genre films that inspired the creation of this show, but we talk about all kinds of movies. Just look at our episodes, choose your favorite movie, and dive right in!

tv & film film reviews

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01:46:32

The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/05/22

We have long wanted to hear tales of Young Jason, and his collegiate days back at Princeton, whether it’s his rudimentary dietary habits or adventures as a young debate team warrior. This week, his fellow student and debate colleague Steve Yuhan joins us to provide contemporaneous documentation of these days. Then, we discuss Steve and Jason’s favorite movie of that era, the 1994 Coen Brothers’ classic, shot by Roger Deakins, and featuring performances by a transcendent Jennifer Jason Leigh and

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00:59:22

BONUS: Silo Hugh Howey Interview & Episode 3 (2023)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/05/16

I can’t even. Are you sitting down? We’re joined by the author of the sensational dystopian science fiction classic Wool, that is the source for Apple TV+’s hit new show SILO, HUGH HOWEY. We have an in-depth discussion with Hugh on writing the novel, his place in the rise of digital self publishing over a decade ago, and the translation of his work to the screen. All this plus the shocking events of Episode 3! Somebody pinch me. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Notes and Links Check out the

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01:37:37

Popeye (1980)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/05/15

We welcome back star reporter and author of the bestselling biography Robin, Dave Itzkoff. We tackle Robin Williams’ first attempt at movie stardom, Robert Altman’s absolutely insane, cocaine fueled movie musical, featuring songs by the legendary Harry Nilsson, and filmed exclusively in a functional village that hundreds of carpenters built from scratch over a year, that 40 years later is still a standing tourist attraction on the isle of Malta, Popeye! What could go wrong? ONLY 4 EPISODES LEFT

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00:44:26

BONUS: Silo Episodes 1 & 2 (2023)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/05/09

Jason and Haitch have been waiting for this show to be made ever since we independently read the book Wool, by Hugh Howey, almost a decade ago, and tonight we’re covering Apple TV+’s new hit translation, the science fiction show starring David Oyelowo, Rashida Jones, and Dune’s Rebecca Ferguson, Silo! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Silo Roundtable Discussion (00:04:44) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch Store! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from

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01:28:12

The Harder They Come (1972)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/05/08

We make the HUGEST ANNOUNCEMENT in the history of the podcast! Is this the end of Dune Pod, FIND OUT! Plus, we’re joined by the star of the legendary Film Hags and Cinenauts podcasts, Boom. Then we discuss Jimmy Cliff’s Jamaican classic from 1972 that introduced the world to reggae, The Harder They Come. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:14:45) Invasion of the Body Snatchers Roundtable Discussion (00:18:04) Your Letters (01:10:25) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch

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00:23:53

BONUS: Emergency Dune Part Two Trailer Reactions (2023)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/05/04

Well, we’ve all been waiting for our first loving look at Dune Part Two, and boy did we get it, when the full trailer dropped today. Jason and Haitch give you our detailed takes on everything in there to get you hype. Let's goooo! Chapters Dune Part Two Trailer Reactions (00:00:00) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch Store! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Dune Pod Discord Server! Hang out

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01:45:40

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/05/01

Do you love Star Wars? Cause we do! So we celebrate the triumphant return of legendary ILM visual effect editor, Lorelei David! We discuss her recent work on The Mandalorian and then tackle the 1978 San Francisco horror classic that left our mouths hanging open, Donald Sutherland’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:12:56) Invasion of the Body Snatchers Roundtable Discussion (00:30:22) Your Letters (01:29:41) Notes and Links Check out the Dune

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01:24:24

Game Night (2018)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/04/24

Jason is out on assignment, so we welcome back the co-host of the The Cinenauts podcat and Dune Pod graphic designer Ctcher and Letterboxd freelancer and co-host of the Film Hags podcast, Sophie Shin. We get competitive as we pick up the 2018 breakthru hit from the writer/directors of the new Dungeons and Dragons movie, Game Night! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:14:20) Game Night Roundtable Discussion (00:21:49) Your Letters (01:09:28) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod

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01:26:29

Demolition Man (1993)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/04/17

He’s back. The star of our Good Will Hunting and Kill Bill episodes: artist and writer, MikeyP! When is this guy getting his own podcast? I mean come on! Anyway, on this very special Spring Break vacation episode, we pick up the 3 seashells to discuss our first Stallone movie, the sci-fi action classic from 1993 co-starring Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock, Demolition Man. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:05:27) Demolition Man Roundtable Discussion (00:07:56) Your Letters

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01:18:08

Rollerball (1975)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/04/10

At long last, the return of super producer and co-host of The Letterboxd Show and 70mm, Slim. He’d always wondered why no one talks about 1975’s sci-fi film gladiator sports film that was James Caan’s follow-up to The Godfather, Rollerball. Now he knows. Is it an under-rated gem, attaining Kubrickian levels of genius, or does the story, pacing, editing, acting, costuming, sound design, and directing make this film a dud. Find out...NOW. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:09:08)

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02:08:51

The Matrix (1999)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/04/03

If you only ever listen to one episode of Dune Pod, this is The One. Haitch and Jason had the high honor of welcoming the amazing actor from modern classic genre shows: Jason Momoa’s SEE, and HBO Max’s Banshee, Warrior, and DMZ, Hoon Lee! A true sci-fi aficionado and expert, he brings insights that blew our minds when we used the current escalation of AI technology as the backdrop for a discussion of the greatest science fiction action film of all time, The Matrix. Chapters Introduction

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02:06:23

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/03/27

This week Haitch and Jason got tired of waiting for the Cinenauts podcast to come back from hiatus, so they welcome one of the co-hosts, who is also Dune Pod’s graphic designer, Ctcher! We FINALLY do our first Spielberg?! The maestro’s classic blockbuster followup to Jaws, 1977’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:08:08) Close Encounters Roundtable Discussion (00:12:02) Your Letters (01:45:07) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch

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01:39:52

Train to Busan (2016)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/03/20

This week Haitch and Jason are joined by a rockstar from The Ringer Podcast Network, the co-host of The Ringer-Verse podcast, Joanna Robinson. We talk about her and Haitch’s SXSW highlights - including Haitch getting to ask a question to Tilda! And then we cover the legendary 2016 Korean zombie film, Train to Busan. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:16:03) Train to Busan Roundtable Discussion (00:25:30) Your Letters (01:21:50) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch Store

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00:56:45

Arrival (2016) and Shadow & Bone (2023) Behind the...

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/03/16

This week, on a very special bonus episode, Haitch and Jason are joined by the showrunner of Netflix’ Shadow & Bone and the writer/executive producer of Denis Villeneuve’s masterpiece Arrival, Eric Heisserer. We go deep into the behind the scenes on Eric developing both of these properties including his close collaboration with Denis! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Shadow & Bone Roundtable Discussion (00:33:19) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch Store! Great swag and every order

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01:49:06

Aquaman (2018)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/03/13

This week Haitch and Jason are joined by Godzilla comics writer and co-host of the X-Ray Vision podcast, Rosie Knight. We talk one of her all time favorite super hero movies, starring our boy Jason Momoa, James Wan’s Aquaman! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:04:20) Aquaman Roundtable Discussion (00:18:38) Your Letters (01:32:12) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch Store! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our

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01:42:20

The Running Man (1987)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/03/06

This week Haitch and Jason are joined by the co-host of the Bat and Spider and PaperKeg podcasts dale_a and his PaperKeg partner and co-host of the hit new martial arts movie podcast Twin Vipers, Jonesy Loves Beer. We cover the science fiction social satire classic, Arnold Schwarzeneggar’s The Running Man! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:09:48) The Running Man Roundtable Discussion (00:14:06) Your Letters (01:23:20) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch Store! Great

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01:34:53

The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/02/27

This week Haitch and Jason are joined by the showrunner of HBO Max’s Banshee and Warrior, plus Jason’s favorite show SEE, Jonathan Tropper! We celebrate Geena Davis’s return, as we tackle her female action star role that broke the mold, The Long Kiss Goodnight! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:06:46) Jonathan Tropper Interview (00:07:28) The Long Kiss Goodnight Roundtable Discussion (00:31:39) Your Letters (01:21:54) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch Store

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01:43:47

GATTACA (1997)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/02/20

This week Haitch and Jason are joined by tech product visionary Tom Coates! After our first 2 attempts failed due to power outages, sickness, and the vagaries of booking, and because you DEMANDED IT, we FINALLY tackle the 1997 science fiction social classic, GATTACA! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:14:12) GATTACA Roundtable Discussion (00:23:30) Your Letters (01:26:44) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch Store! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo

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01:34:38

Election (1999)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/02/13

This week Haitch and Jason are joined by the West Coast bureau chief for The Wall St. Journal and author of The Big Picture: The Fight for the Future of Movies, Ben Fritz. We cover the movie that defined the Seat 1 mentality for all time, Reese Witherspoon’s indie classic, Election! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:15:22) Election Roundtable Discussion (00:21:43) Your Letters (01:21:00) Notes and Links Check out the Dune Pod Merch Store! Great swag and every order includes a

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01:36:15

Hackers (1995)

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) ·

2023/02/06

This week Haitch and Jason are joined by the Director of The Stanford Internet Observatory, former Chief Security Officer of Facebook, and co-host of the Moderated Content podcast, Alex Stamos. We cover the movie that defined a generation and completes our trilogy alongside War Games and Sneakers, 1995’s Johnny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, and Matthew Lillard classic, Hackers! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:10:17) Hackers Roundtable Discussion (00:20:12) Your Letters

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