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High n' Dry PodcastAuthor: Ryan Baron North and James Crosslin
Hosted by Ryan Baron North, James Crosslin, and Luke, High n' Dry tackles film and philosophy with their patented 3-part method. What makes them so special and fun? One of them is drunk, and the other two are really, really high. Welcome to a drunken chat at 3 in the morning with your best buds. Come talk movies and philosophy, and get wasted along the way. New episodes every other week! Music by AlexGrohl @ PixabaySupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1271972/supporters/new Language: en-us Genres: Comedy, Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Rating Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man” And The Cult Of Whodunits
Episode 101
Monday, 5 January, 2026
Send us a textWe rate Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man, argue what makes a fair-play whodunit, and wrestle with how religion and charisma shape control, community, and consequence. Between jokes and toasts, we land on 3.5 out of 5 and ask for bolder risks next time.• scoring the film by cinematography, acting, score, story, rewatchability• standout shots that map power and space in the church• ensemble performances and tonal hamminess on purpose• pacing drag and the line between twisty and fair-play solvable• faith, cult dynamics, and the soft-pedaled cost of belief• media risk, IP fatigue, and why new voices matter• playful “insert ourselves into the plot” alternate scenes“Always wear your seatbelts”Support the show
