Join Leo and me as we journey into the realm of Black Mirror, analyzing the societal implications of the Netflix series and its portrayal of our obsession with social media. We unpack the episode "Nosedive", examining its depiction of influencers, the burden and blessings of their platforms, and whether the show is a critique or an exaggeration of modern society. Listen as we share our insights into the role of recurring actors, and discuss the performance of Latisha Roy in "Black Museum", and how it propels the conversation about technology's impact on marginalized communities. Brace yourself as we step into the interactive world of "Bandersnatch" and debate how it gives the illusion of choice while actually leading to decision paralysis. We analyze how episodes like "Jonas Awful" and "Law Henry" draw attention to the exploitative nature of true crime, and discuss the nuances of Netflix's terms and conditions. Furthermore, we explore the concept of free will in Bandersnatch and share our thoughts on its many, somewhat disappointing, endings. Lastly, we move on to discussing our favorite performances and TV shows, with Daniel Kaluya's performance in "50 Million Merits" and Aaron Paul's performance in "Beyond the Sea" taking center stage. We also explore how seasoned actor, Andrew Garfield, outshone others in the movie "Tick, Tick, Boom". Wrapping up, we list our top 5 Black Mirror episodes and eagerly anticipate future seasons. So tune in for a riveting exploration of Black Mirror and its impact on our society! (0:00:01) - Black Mirror's Societal Effects Analysis Leo and I discussed Black Mirror's "Nosedive", social media, influencers, and the critique of modern society. (0:11:19) - Black Mirror Leo and I discuss Black Mirror's commentary on insecurities, jealousy, Star Trek, recurring actors, and Latisha Roy's performance. (0:22:14) - Bandersnatch Netflix's Black Mirror examines free will, social structure, true crime, and the paralysis of choice. (0:27:54) - Black Mirror and Interactive Storytelling Leo and I discussed Black Mirror's Bandersnatch, its "choose your own adventure" concept, multiple endings, modern-day Twilight Zone twist, and its impact on viewers. (0:42:41) - Favorite Performances and TV Shows Leo and I discussed Daniel Kaluya's performance in "50 Million Merits", Aaron Paul's performance in "Beyond the Sea", Bandersnatch's interactive movie, and Andrew Garfield's performance in "Tick, Tick, Boom". (0:50:02) - Ranking Favorite Episodes of Black Mirror Jodie Comer's performance in "Industry" of Black Mirror showcases her range and ability, as well as her work in We Are Lady Parts and Channel 4, with our top 5 episodes being "Black Museum", "San Junipero", "The Entire History of You", "USS Callister", and "15 Million Merits". (0:58:23) - Black Mirror and Other TV Shows Black Mirror showcases lesser-known actors in Abdul Matin, Jesse Plemons, Billy Magnuson, Jodie Comer, Chris de Miliote, Daniel Kaluya, and Aaron Paul's performances. (1:12:27) - Mrs Davis and Black Mirror Discussion We discussed Peacock's Mrs Davis, Black Mirror, Twisted Metal, and Black Mirror season six. (1:26:23) - Discussing Black Mirror and Similar Shows Leo and I discuss Charlie Brooker's works, performances, Black Mirror, Bandersnatch, Made for Love, Mrs Davis, Love, Death and Robots, and Inside Number 9. (1:37:44) - TV Show Preferences and Podcast Promotion Leo and I discuss Charlie Brooker's works, Black Mirror, Bandersnatch, Mrs Davis, Jodie Comer, Daniel Kaluya, Aaron Paul, and interactive movie choices. https://www.youtube.com/@GeeklyGoods/videos https://linktr.ee/geeklygoods https://twitter.com/GeeklyGoods Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivebeenmeaning2pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatcht