Overinvested

Morgan and Gavia check in from their summer travels. This chat show episode somehow spans Star Wars Celebration, Michelangelo, Morgan's high school history curriculum, and Pokemon Go. Tune back in next week for a special episode and a return to regular programming.

Gavia and Morgan go deep on one of their favorite films, Alfonso Cuarón's 2006 dystopian quasi-thriller "Children of Men." On top of some fond reminiscing and general enthusiasm, they consider the film's technical mastery, how its political commentary has aged, and the glory of Clive Owen at his peak.

Morgan and Gavia dive into AMC's adaptation of the cult comic "Preacher." Topics include genre, pacing and the trickiness of adaptation, the show's less than mesmerizing central character, gender and race issues, and the greatness of Ruth Negga and Joseph Gilgun.

In a departure from regular programming, Gavia and Morgan spend this week explaining and shouting about Brexit, the EU membership referendum that sent both the United Kingdom and global markets into chaos last week. Their discussion spans the referendum's key figures, from Prime Minister David Cameron to professional toad Nigel Farage, its potential consequences for the UK, the embarrassing state of the Labour Party, and, of course, how Donald Trump fits into everything.

In a slow week for pop culture, Morgan and Gavia try something new: forcing each other to watch something they know they'd only watch under duress. Morgan subjects Gavia to Noah Baumbach's indie dramedy "Frances Ha," while Gavia forces Morgan to endure the Wachowskis' psychadelic action flick "Speed Racer." Though chosen with the best of intentions, the films... do not go over well. You can't win 'em all.

Gavia and Morgan discuss Kathryn Bigelow's "Point Break," covering topics including the film's homoerotic subtext, Bigelow's strength as a director, Keanu Reeves' glorious blankness, Patrick Swayze's glorious mullet, and how the film differs from other entries in the action-bro genre.

Morgan and Gavia discuss Whit Stillman's adaptation of Jane Austen's unfinished novel "Lady Susan," "Love & Friendship." Topics discussed include the trick of adapting Austen for the screen, how "Love & Friendship" and "Lady Susan" differ from Austen's other work, Austen fandom, and the funniest five minutes either of your intrepid co-hosts have seen in a movie so far this year.

Gavia and Morgan discuss "X-Men: Apocalypse," the latest installment of the rebooted X-Men franchise. Topics include but are not limited to: makeovers, the new crop of teens, diversity (or lack thereof), villain issues, the most expendable family in recent blockbuster history, and a single tear.

Gavia and Morgan travel back in time to 2010 to revisit "Inception." Topics include, but are not limited to, fandom, the problem of exposition, Christopher Nolan's oeuvre, Tom Hardy's funny voices, what has happened to Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and those costumes.

Morgan and Gavia have it out over "Captain America: Civil War," which Gav enjoyed very much and Morgan hated. Who will come out on top? Is it possible to win an argument about a movie? You'll just have to listen to find out. Topics discussed include but are not limited to: narrative issues, Black Panther and character cross-promotion, and Marvel's most incredible "no homo" moment yet.

Gavia and Morgan revisit the top-grossing movie of all time, James Cameron's "Avatar." Topics discussed include but are not limited to the film's groundbreaking VFX, its confused political messaging, its four pending sequels, Sam Worthington's accent, and whether or not James Cameron is a furry.

Morgan and Gavia discuss Tina Fey and Robert Carlock's Netflix sitcom "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," including but not limited to: boggling at its racism, comparing it to "30 Rock," admiring its depiction of trauma and therapy, and considering the problem with TV writers' rooms. Plus, a tease for next week.

Morgan and Gavia discuss Jeff Nichols' new film "Midnight Special," the death of the mid-budget studio movie, Michael Shannon, whether or not Joel Edgerton is actually Sam Worthington, and the problem with space Dubai.

Bonus episode: Morgan and Gavia try to make sense of the first trailer for "Doctor Strange," a task harder than it sounds.

Gavia and Morgan discuss Ta-Nehisi Coates' new Black Panther comic, delve into the history of the character, and speculate speciously on the character's potential role in "Captain America: Civil War" before going deep on what (doesn't) make a Marvel director, and how "Creed's" Ryan Coogler might break the mold.

Morgan and Gavia discuss Richard Linklater's new college comedy, "Everybody Wants Some!!," and then take a look back at his 1993 cult classic "Dazed and Confused," marvel at how time has treated Ben Affleck and Matthew McConaughey, and take a look at some other teen movies.

Gavia and Morgan break in the podcast by diving into the fascinating disaster that is Batman v Superman, covering everything from Wonder Woman to DC's extended universe growing pains to the film's problems with violence, and Batman's killer workout routine.

Morgan and Gavia tease the podcast and get ready for the cinematic masterwork that is "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice."