Wouldn't it be nice if everyone just died? Join us on a deep dive into The End of Evangelion, the mind-bending alternate ending to Hideaki Anno's anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

In this three-part series, Nathan and Tyler investigate the essential but often misunderstood circumstances surroundingThe End of Evangelion's creation. We dig into a trove of old GAINAX interviews, theatrical pamphlets, DVD extras, and more, to build a clearer picture and deepen our analysis of both endings.

In part two, we explore the divisive response to Neon Genesis Evangelion's finale, Hideaki Anno's mental collapse, and the decision to "remake" the ending for a theatrical release, which was ultimately split into Death and Rebirth and The End of Evangelion. Then, we dive in to the infamous first half of The End of Evangelion, breaking down key moments scene by scene, finding out where our interpretations overlap and diverge.

Follow us into Instrumentality next episode as we embark into the mind-bending second half of The End of Evangelion to discover what Human Instrumentality really means.

Is it okay to be here? Join us on a deep dive into The End of Evangelion, the mind-bending alternate ending to Hideaki Anno's anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

In this three-part series, Nathan and Tyler investigate the essential but often misunderstood circumstances surroundingThe End of Evangelion's creation. We dig into a trove of old GAINAX interviews, theatrical pamphlets, DVD extras, and more, to build a clearer picture and deepen our analysis of both endings.

In part one, we re-visit the show’s controversial final two episodes, which depart from a traditional narrative into an avant-garde inner-world where the characters struggle to answer the questions at humanity's core. What is truth? What is reality? What is our reason for being?

Whether you are a hardcore Evangelion fan or a curious newcomer, you’ll find something new to appreciate about this layered and cryptic show.

Follow us into the madness next week with part two, as we turn to the finale's polarized reception, Hideaki Anno’s mental collapse, and the infamous first half of The End of Evangelion: “Air / Love Is Destructive.”

This week, while my co-host Tyler is stranded in the wilderness, I am joined by my good friend Anthony to discuss one of the most critically acclaimed movies of all time - Orson Welle's Citizen Kane. What does Citizen Kane offer audiences 83 years later? Does "Rosebud" even matter? Why did Welles have to invent a table and cut a huge hole in the floor of his set? Find out on this week's memorable episode of Talkie Talk.

Talkie Talk is OFFICIALLY back with our first NEW episode of 2024. We discuss an obscure, straight to video follow-up to Hideaki Anno's fantastic anime series, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. We discuss the history of Nadia and the troubled production history behind this movie. We dig into this strange film to find its flaws, surprising virtues, and the potential political critique at its core. Next week, we will be discussing the END OF EVANGELION, one of our favorite movies, which just had its first U.S. theatrical release. Welcome back to Talkie Talk!

This week, we discuss BIRDMAN (2014) (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), starring former Batman star Michael Keaton as the titular character. What ability and limits does art have in the pursuit of depicting "Truth"? When does sincerity become pretentiousness? How does a film use the pseudo one-shot technique to its full potential? Why is Jim Carrey suddenly a philosopher now? Find out "the Truth" on this very artistically significant episode of Talkie Talk. NEXT WEEK - Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water: The Motion Picture.

This week we discuss the Korean smash hit, Oldboy. We chat about the unreliable narrator and debate our theories of what "really happened" in this movie. More importantly, we also talk about Mission Impossible: Fallout and its parallels with this movie.

With the Oscars just around the corner, we're taking a trip back to 2021 for a classic HOT TAKE from the Talkie Talk Administration. It's Talkie Talk vs. "The Critical Consensus", which baffles our hosts to no end. We really wanted to like this movie. Plus, we talk about large sea creatures, so there's a little something for everyone. Next week: OLDBOY (2003)

Is this movie really just Evangelion? Why is Kong superior to Godzilla on a philosophical level? What makes a blockbuster "good"? Let your minds expand with your favorite kaiju and Talkie Talk hosts.

This episode was originally recorded in the summer of 2021. But as we all know - Talkie Talk is timeless. Enjoy this Talkie Talk Vault Episode. More to come soon.