S5 Ep18: Blood Punch (2014)

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Welcome back, Chrononauts! Join Desmond and Scott as they dive into the chaotic world of "Blood Punch," a 2014 indie film that's as much a head-scratcher as it is a time loop thriller. In this episode, the duo navigates through the film's tangled narrative, dissecting its unconventional take on time travel and its questionable cultural choices.
Our hosts embark on a wild ride, discussing the film's unique premise of a time loop induced by bloodshed on Native American land and the bizarre love triangle at its core. While Scott and Desmond critique the film's lack of renowned actors and its attempt to channel Quentin Tarantino vibes, they also explore the comedic elements that arise from its murder montages and plot inconsistencies.
As they unravel the film's puzzling logic, Desmond and Scott ponder the implications of being stuck in a loop with a psychotic cop and a manipulative girlfriend. They debate the film's place on Barry's list of time travel movies and reflect on the challenges of finding compelling narratives in the genre.
Whether you're intrigued by indie films or just love a good time travel conundrum, this episode promises a lively discussion filled with humor and unabashed nerdery. Tune in as they attempt to make sense of "Blood Punch" and its place in the time travel canon.
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(00:00) This podcast discusses time travel and pop culture. There are spoilers
(00:37) Everything you're about to hear is made up on the spot
(01:17) I am going to talk now about. Uh, moot movie time travel
(01:38) This podcast has a PG13 rating because last time we recorded we weren't live
(02:14) How did the time travel make you feel? Um, do you think Marty
(04:26) We're running fast and furious today. Kind of like run meth
(04:53) There is blood throughout the film at different parts
(06:22) Scott: I really enjoyed this terrible movie
(10:52) Primer is a terrible Quentin Tarantino knockoff
(12:50) The movie starts off in a rehab center so we can again get some crazy dialogue
(13:17) So a few things don't reset in this movie. Their research doesn't reset
(15:11) Scott is in rehab for meth addicts and he chops off his fingers
(18:29) So Monday night they do peyote. Tuesday, they start. Wednesday night he died
(21:08) The film starts with a group making meth in a log cabin
(24:01) This podcast is sponsored by Streamyard, a live streaming service
(25:10) Everything that Scott and I have talked about so far is 40 minutes into the movie
(26:30) First time we've seen murder montage for a loop movie
(30:50) He starts. So this is when he did the recording. He did it as a fail safe
(32:57) Scott: The only answer in a time travel movie is murder
(36:12) Scott says this movie doesn't have the mind bug quality of other great horror films
(39:47) Scott: This movie is well regarded by critics and viewers alike
(43:29) Our next list, we need to make two lists. The absolute worst time travel movies and best worst
(44:59) This has been live, folks. All that happened. If you watch this in the future, you will not be watching it live
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