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High n" Dry Podcast

Ryan Baron North, James Crosslin, and Luke

Hosted by Ryan Baron North, James Crosslin, and Luke, High n" Dry tackles film and philosophy with their patented 3-part method. What makes them so special and fun? One of them is drunk, and the other two are really, really high. Welcome to a drunken chat at 3 in the morning with your best buds. Come talk movies and philosophy, and get wasted along the way. New episodes every other week! Music by AlexGrohl @ PixabaySupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1271972/supporters/new

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61:18

Measuring "The Bone Temple" Starting at the Taint

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2026/04/07

What Movie Should We Do Next? We rate 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple with our three-part system, then chase the few moments where the movie hints at something bigger than blood and spectacle. The conversation runs from acting, cinematography, and diegetic music to cult coercion, warped perception, and why “safety” can be a trap in an isolated world. • rating Bone Temple across acting, cinematography, soundtrack, story, and rewatchability at 3.5/5 • comparing Bone Temple to 28 Years Lat...

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57:55

A Drunk And High Rewatch Of The Mummy Returns

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2026/03/31

What Movie Should We Do Next? We put The Mummy Returns back on the stand for its anniversary and judge it by what’s on the screen today, not what we remember loving as kids. We land on a 2.5 out of 5 and end up arguing that nostalgia is real, but it can’t patch a messy sequel. • our three-part rating method and what we’re smoking and drinking • why the first Mummy feels tighter and warmer • acting vs dialogue and why chemistry can’t save everything • cinematography and blocking when CGI takes...

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56:03

"Undertone": Dutch Angle The Dishes And Call It Horror

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail We review Undertone, a horror movie built around a remote podcast and a daughter caring for her dying mother, and we keep circling the same feeling: huge potential with too little payoff. We score the acting, cinematography, sound, plot, and rewatchability, then land on a unified 2.5 out of 5 after debating what the film sets up and what it refuses to deliver. • our quick synopsis of Undertone and why the premise hits close to home for podcasters • acting problems...

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56:35

Unstitching The Bride: Style, Rage, And A Messy Revival

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2026/03/10

Send a text Three hosts pick apart The Bride with sharp takes on feminist rage, authorship, and whether lavish style can carry a stitched-together plot. We rate acting, visuals, soundtrack, and rewatchability, and debate who this film truly serves. • reframing the Bride of Frankenstein through autonomy and identity • neo-noir cinematography that outshines the script • performances from Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale under a surreal tone • soundtrack swings, including Monster Mash, that sp...

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62:05

"Bugonia": When The Rich Feel Alien And The Poor...

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2026/03/03

Send a text We rate Bologna a bleak four out of five and unpack why stellar performances can coexist with near-zero rewatchability. The film’s black comedy bends into class, power, and the costs of choosing violence when systems refuse to change. • tight trio of leads driving tension • swelling score against stark, wide shots • plot twists that test empathy and logic • class allegory of isolation and trespass • physical violence versus systemic harm • symbolism of bees, fossils, and fallout ...

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57:05

Why This Wuthering Heights Remix Works And Fails At Once

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2026/02/24

Send a text We rate and debate a new Wuthering Heights adaptation, digging into where it stuns on screen and where the story blinks. We push past the outrage cycle to ask what an adaptation owes the source and what happens when a film hints at heavy themes but refuses to land them. • why tension reads as “lewd” when it’s repression • key deviations from Brontë’s plot and tone • revenge vs romance and what got softened • depiction of sexual violence and missing context • desire, kink, and ear...

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54:45

From Corporate Pawn To Island Queen: A "Send Help"...

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2026/02/17

Send a text We rate Sam Raimi’s “Send Help” four stars and dig into how an island strips the gloss off corporate ambition, turning tropes into a sharp critique of power, merit, and survival. McAdams owns the screen, the camera bites, and the final stare puts the audience on trial. • acting that turns humiliation into resolve • Raimi signatures in kinetic, queasy camera work • familiar desert‑island tropes used as satire • the rock reveal reframing agency and ethics • competence versus entitl...

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70:56

Fantastic Four Reviewed: Retro Hope Meets Today’s...

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2026/01/21

Send us a text Three hosts get high, sip whiskey, and sort out why a stylish, 60s-set Fantastic Four feels both gorgeous and strangely soft. We rate the acting, roast the CGI baby, praise Galactus and Silver Surfer, and debate whether retrofuturism is a comforting lie or a clever setup for future conflict. • 60s-set retrofuturism as aesthetic and thesis • Galactus and Silver Surfer visuals landing with weight • Performances: Kirby shines, Pascal contained, Reed underused • Score motif memora...

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52:36

Rating Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man” And The Cult...

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2026/01/05

Send us a text We rate Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man, argue what makes a fair-play whodunit, and wrestle with how religion and charisma shape control, community, and consequence. Between jokes and toasts, we land on 3.5 out of 5 and ask for bolder risks next time. • scoring the film by cinematography, acting, score, story, rewatchability • standout shots that map power and space in the church • ensemble performances and tonal hamminess on purpose • pacing drag and the line between twisty a...

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62:21

The Wicked 2 100th Episode Spectacular

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2025/12/17

Send us a text We mark our 100th episode by reviewing Wicked 2 with clear eyes and full glasses, weighing standout CGI against flat lighting, soft songs, and a story that stalls whenever the music starts. The Oz lore tie-ins land, but the pacing and depth rarely do. • definitive category ratings across acting, cinematography, score, story and rewatchability • why blanket lighting flattens emotion and kills depth • how song placement undercuts momentum and character beats • propaganda, perspe...

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67:28

Predator: Badlands - Jennifer Lopez Was Right And So...

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2025/11/12

Send us a text We score Predator Badlands, argue whether a simple hero’s journey helps or hurts, and celebrate a creature-forward approach that finally trusts the predator. We toast new “listeners,” confess our vices, and then drop into lore, tropes, and ridiculous self-inserts that break the universe in fun ways. • fan acceptance over fan service • acting under prosthetics landing real emotion • CGI and practical effects blending cleanly • soundtrack as functional atmosphere • shonen-style ...

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69:00

Class, Comedy, And Keanu: Unpacking Good Fortune’s...

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2025/10/27

Send us a text We rate Good Fortune a 3.5 while praising Keanu Reeves and questioning the film’s soft landing on class. Humor and heart land, but the “rich learns a lesson” wrap leaves us hungry for real stakes, worker power, and change that lasts. • Keanu’s performance as a near-human mirror • Why mid-tier cinematography still works • Soundtrack energy without memorability • The ending’s rich-savior problem • Class, shareholders and who the system serves • Gig work, recession fallout and fl...

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61:16

Caught Stealing Reviewed: Style Over Substance,...

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2025/10/22

Send us a text We rate Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing a clean three, then pull apart why it moves fast but leaves a faint aftertaste. The cast delivers competence, the camera delivers polish, and the story leans on old tropes that drain the emotion it tries to spark. • rating the film across acting, cinematography, soundtrack, story, rewatchability • Austin Butler’s strengths in stylized roles versus interior drama • Matt Smith’s scene-stealing energy and Regina King’s dialed-up cop • tr...

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54:49

Inside Good Boy: horror, empathy, and the golden path

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2025/10/14

Send us a text We rate Good Boy, salvage a lost recording, and settle into a dog’s-eye horror that hits harder than slashers. Between bourbon, Pineapple Express, and hallway dread, we trace empathy, ownership, and why silence can be the scariest instrument on the board. • rating the categories: acting, cinematography, score, story, rewatchability • dog-as-protagonist and sensory POV through scent and silence • empathy for innocence vs desensitization to human death • the fox image, ghost ret...

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60:08

High, Dry, and HIM

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2025/09/24

Send us a text Cameron Kade's journey from promising football recruit to something much darker explores how institutions exploit young athletes and the cult-like devotion sports can demand. The film examines the dangerous allure of fame, fortune, and the cost of tunnel vision when pursuing a dream at all costs. • Marlon Wayans delivers a standout dramatic performance as Isaiah White, breaking from his usual comedic roles • The film uses striking cinematography, including helmet-cam shots and...

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64:24

Kryptonite, Kindness, and Testicular Torsion: Superman

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2025/09/08

Send us a text James Gunn's Superman delivers a powerful message about radical kindness in a cynical world, earning our highest podcast rating ever with its vibrant visuals and standout performances. • Superman embodies genuine goodness without being naive or simplistic • David Corenswet brings warmth and authenticity to the iconic role • Rachel Brosnahan delivers the most compelling Lois Lane in decades • Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor parallels modern tech billionaires with superb depth • Pun...

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63:20

The Snowman, The Owl, and The Dog: A Naked Gun Comedy...

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2025/09/08

Send us a text We dive into the Naked Gun reboot, a comedy that delivers jokes at breakneck speed while updating the franchise for modern audiences without losing its absurdist roots. • Liam Neeson takes on the Leslie Nielsen role with mixed results, though the film still delivers constant laughs • Pamela Anderson surprises with her comedic talents and willingness to poke fun at herself • The film avoids problematic humor typical of early 2000s comedies while maintaining a high joke-per-seco...

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74:08

Weapons: Gladys' Night

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2025/08/26

Send us a text We dive into Zach Cregger's latest horror film "Weapons," a twisted tale about a small town where multiple children mysteriously disappear simultaneously, leaving only one student behind. • Josh Brolin delivers a standout performance as a desperate father searching for answers • The film brilliantly uses multiple character perspectives to gradually reveal its supernatural mystery • A witch has infiltrated the town, using mind control and manipulation to pursue her sinister age...

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60:04

Unraveling "Nobody 2": A Study in Misguided Violence

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2025/08/25

Send us a text The High and Dry Podcast team delivers a scathing review of "Nobody 2," rating it a dismal 1.5 out of 5 stars for its incoherent plot, poor performances, and problematic messaging. • Bob Odenkirk returns as a violent family man whose ultraviolence is inexplicably portrayed as heroic • The film oscillates between serious and campy tones, creating a disorienting viewing experience • Christopher Lloyd appears underutilized, with his character barely developed despite potential • ...

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64:54

Vampires, Blues, and Cultural Battles

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2025/06/30

Send us a text Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" blends vampire horror with a profound exploration of cultural identity through the lens of a 1930s juke joint under siege by Irish vampires. The film's exceptional cinematography and soul-stirring soundtrack elevate it to our highest-rated movie yet. • Michael B. Jordan delivers a standout dual performance as twins, creating two distinct characters who share significant screen time • The film uses aspect ratio changes brilliantly, expanding the screen ...

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