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Birds of Prey, the Oscars, and Gym Fees!

In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash, we discuss Birds of Prey. JVL has thoughts on toxic masculinity. Sonny reveals just how difficult it is to end your gym membership. Vic breaks out the...

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Parasite, Capitalism, and Cosplay with Sonny

In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash and Calm, we discuss the Oscar-winning Parasite. JVL has a deep take on the plight of the proletariat. Vic once worked for Korean bosses. Sonny recounts the...

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Hunters, Hoyas, and Hollywood Goes Viral

In this latest episode of the Sub-Beacon, we discuss the Amazon Prime Holocaust revenge series Hunters—in bad taste or just derivative? Sonny and JVL talk about the impact of the Corona virus on the...

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Pandemic Movies, Social Distancing, and Hollywood in Chaos

In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash and Calm, we discuss pandemic movies like Outbreak and even War of the Worlds. Sonny relates his own "contagion" experience. JVL doesn't want to touch...

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The Hunt, Box Office Breakdown, and Dietary Dilemmas

On this latest episode sponsored by Warby Parker, we review The Hunt, which we all saw from the comfort of our homes! Sonny discusses the dismal fate of movie theaters. JVL replaces the “Freshman 15”...

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Tiger King, Cinema in Crisis, and Family Blackjack

On this latest episode sponsored by Warby Parker and DoorDash, we break down the Netflix docuseries Tiger King. JVL calls it an indictment against democracy. Vic calls it aspirational. Sonny discusses...

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Louis CK, Wrestlemania, and Old Fashioneds

We discuss the return of comedian Louis CK in Sincerely. JVL explains Wrestlemania amid a pandemic. Vic wants more free TV--a lot more. And Sonny suffers an Old Fashioned disaster. Plus Manhattans,...

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Gladiator, Tombstone, and Rankings!

In this latest episode we discuss the 20th anniversary of Gladiator. Could it be Ridley Scott's best movie, Russell Crowe's best role, or the best gladiator movie of all time? Let the rankings decide!...

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Michael Jordan, The Batman, and Cassette Tapes!

We discuss the new Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance. JVL calls it hagiography. Sonny loves Rick Fox. Vic struggles with his Dikembe Mutombo impression. Plus Guitar Hero, cassette tapes, and...

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Extraction, Chris Hemsworth, and Graphing Calculators!

In this latest episode, we discuss the new Netflix movie Extraction starring Chris Hemsworth. Sonny likes it enough, JVL finds it derivative, and Vic loves the grenade launcher. Sonny shares news about...

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Val Kilmer, Netflix Numbers, and Swag!

In this latest episode, we discuss Val Kilmer, who has a new memoir, I’m Your Huckleberry. Of course we haven’t read it but that doesn’t stop us from discussing his films! Vic promises not to say his...

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Flash Gordon, ZZ Top Lyrics, and Vic’s Basement

We discuss the soon-to-be-rereleased Flash Gordon. JVL calls it a psycho-sexual masterpiece. Sonny thought less of it. Vic explains why he's recording in his basement. Plus ZZ Top lyrics explained!...

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Capone, Casinos, and Bennies!

In this latest episode sponsored by Tommy John, we discuss Capone starring Tom Hardy. JVL goes back to the beach--and so do the Bennies! Vic goes the wrong way in a supermarket. Sonny gets his fill of...

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Under the Silver Lake, the Tenet Trailer, and Pizza Boxes

In this latest episode, we review Under the Silver Lake starring Andrew Garfield. Sonny and JVL can't stop gushing about it. Vic could not make sense of it. We also discuss the new Tenet trailer. And...

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The Lighthouse, Fancy Faucets, and HD DVD

In this latest episode sponsored by Tommy John and DoorDash, we discuss the indie-horror film The Lighthouse starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. Sonny liked it, obviously. Vic didn't understand...

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Little Italy, Wearing Pants, and a Sonny Update

In this Very Special Episode sponsored by Tommy John, we review the Italian-Canadian rom-com Little Italy. Oofah, how did this movie ever get made? JVL finds Emma Roberts irresistable. Sonny ranks the...

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Layer Cake, Movie Theaters, and a Rest Stop Ranking

In this latest episode sponsored Gabi and DoorDash, we discuss the British gangster flick Layer Cake. JVL explains why it's one of his favorite movies of the 2000s. Sonny ponders a return to movie...

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Hamilton, the Founders Ranked, and Sonny’s Hatred of Musicals

In this latest episode sponsored by Gabi and Keeps, we discuss Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton on Disney Plus. Sonny explains why he hates musicals but loves cheap riesling. JVL reveals his theatrical...

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Showgirls, Ms. Pac-Man, and Ice Cream Trucks

On this latest episode with special guest Mary Katharine Ham subbing in for JVL, we discuss Showgirls and the documentary You Don't Nomi. We kid you not. Sonny recalls dancing to the ice cream truck....

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Greyhound, Collapsing Windows, and J-Pod!

On this latest episode with special guest John Podhoretz subbing in for Victorino Matus, the gang talks “Greyhound.” Sonny wonders if the deal between AMC and Universal means the death of theaters. And...

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Unhinged, Russell Crowe Ranked, and a Return to the Theater

In this Very Special Episode of the Sub-Beacon, we discuss the new Russell Crowe movie Unhinged. Vic is actually shocked by the violence. Sonny eats popcorn in the theater. JVL isn't going anywhere...

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Action Park, Dr. Pepper, and Going to the Mattresses

In this latest episode sponsored by Keeps, the Sub-Beacon discusses the documentary Class Action Park. Sonny reveals there are numerous flavors of Dr. Pepper. JVL literally goes to the mattresses....

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The Tenet Episode

In our latest—and longest—episode sponsored by Keeps, we discuss Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated time-travel thriller Tenet. JVL has questions like “Is Christopher Nolan overrated?” Vic has...

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Life Finds a Way… at Subbeacon.com!

In this latest episode, JVL, Vic, and Sonny talk about their pandemic pastimes and the future of the Sub-Beacon: The show is moving to subbeacon.com! We all hope you can join us by subscribing on...

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Mank, Christmas Lights, and the Star Wars Comic Book

Miss us? We never left! But the boys of the Sub-Beacon have moved operations to subbeacon.com. Please subscribe and tell your friends! And in case you've been wondering what you've been missing, we are...

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