In this episode, we have another podcast first: it’s our first review of an MMORPG with RuneScape! We flipped a chocolatey coin to determine which version of the game we would play, and delve head first into the modern (current) version of it. Our discussion takes us to a fantastical land of trolls and goblins where you’re free to go wherever you want (except members only areas), and has us frequently talking in extremes and opposites as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Mar 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, we give our first ever review of an entirely instrumental album. It’s “An Anxious Object” by Mouse On The Keys! This genre-bending album takes us back to 2009 and stretches our musical vocabulary to its limits as we discuss our feelings on jazz, improvisation, the mess that musical genres have become, and give some deeper insight into our own musical taste in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, it's the year 2022...people will do anything to get what they need...and they NEED Soylent Green. Our review of this 70s ecological sci-fi dystopia classic is full of essential nutrients: discussion of futuristic (but possibly also antiquated) gender roles, the right to see one beautiful thing before you die, and the only possible way to deal with the problem of overpopulation. We apply all of our knowledge of the 21st century in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?...
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, we go in depth with the “goriest animated movie of 2021”: The Spine of Night! Devin gave Alfonz this fantasy-horror, and we were super pleased with how the discussion went. In a bit more of a technical discussion than usual, we get into the intricacies and pitfalls of animation, the crafts of storytelling and worldbullding, the importance of knowing your philosophy, and somehow touch on Rocky Balboa in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 45 min
In this episode, we examine one building from three different angles. It’s our review of “The House” (2021). Alfonz gave Devin this stop-motion horror/drama featuring three separate stories involving the same house. We embark on a house/boat hybrid voyage and discuss the realities of hating your extended family, our dream kitchen installations, and what it means to be afraid of water as we continue our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, we review a movie that's about two sides of the same coin. From the mind of Adam Sandler, it's Jack and Jill! We give this movie about the struggles of twindom as fair of a shot as we can. Join us as we go to the REAL theatre, grapple with true love, get dressed for the family picnic, and try to see past the cameos of less-than-relevant people in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, we examine the film that marked the end of an era of cinema. It’s Cat In The Hat from 2003! This marked the beginning of the end of Mike Myers’ acting career, and the last live action Dr. Seuss film ever to be made. We examine the injection of adult humour into children’s media, the importance of keeping track of your life goals, and try to uncover the very essence of what The Cat truly represents as part of our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, we review the video game adaptation of a comic book series that many people only know because of its film adaptation! It’s Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition! Yes, the title is a mouthful. Yes, the title may or may not contain two colons. Yes, we discuss this. Join us as we explore yet another piece of Canadian art, set in what some people actually think is our nation’s capital! We never stop fighting for true love in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Go...
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr 22 min
CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of infant death and endangerment, suicide. In this episode, we discuss a YouTube channel which pays tribute to one of the best-known comic strips of all time - it’s Lasagna Cat! Our discussion takes us across a vast ocean of topics from an exploration of post-ironic art to philosophy and religion, from Japanese censorship to Canadian pizzerias, and potentially to an understanding of the order of the cosmos itself. Join us on this introspective journey through Garfiel...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 41 min
In this episode, IT’S CHRISTMAS! Merry Christmas from us to you. We celebrate this year with a trip back in time to 1959 to review Santa Claus Vs. The Devil (also known simply as Santa Claus). This episode sees lots of holiday surprises under our podcast discussion tree, including the omniscience of Santa (and the limits of his powers), the timing of Christmas on other planets, and whether or not poor children deserve to be treated better by our great Christmas patriarch. We hope you’ll enjoy un...
Dec 25, 2021•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, IT’S CHRISTMAS! Well, almost. It’s part one of our two-part Christmas special! We take a sleigh ride over hills of snow as we review Barenaked Ladies’ holiday album: the aptly named “Barenaked For The Holidays”! Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of writing original Christmas songs, the importance of keeping the holiday season diverse, and recognize the inherent sadness of Christmas in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 32 min
In this episode, we go back to the golden age of exercise with a review of “Cory Everson - Get Hard: Abs and Glutes”. We get our finest workout gear on and settle in for a half hour of BLASTING those muscles to get the washboard abs we’ve always wanted. We also talk about how sweaty it made us, and how we attained the perfect ideal of human fitness in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Dec 12, 2021•53 min
In this episode, we review a little game that takes place 60 seconds at a time - it’s Minit! Alfonz gave Devin this weirdly cute adventure/puzzle game, and the two of us tackle bizarre desert creatures as we journey through it one…moment…at a time. We discuss the hospitality industry, the drawbacks of putting a time limit on your daily routine, and life without the ability to swim as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Dec 05, 2021•58 min
In this episode, we journey north to the frozen tundra with a review of Yvon Of The Yukon! It’s a bit of a buried gem of Canadian animation that Alfonz hated as a kid, and Devin wanted to revisit. We plug our noses and dive head first into this stinky world filled with moose meat, beer, and questionable fondue as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr 32 min
In this episode, we experience familiar art in a brand new way with a review of Mouth Dreams by Neil Cicierega! Alfonz gave Devin this album of remixes, mashups, and miscellany in the hopes it would elevate our mutual understanding of music (sort of? not really). We witness a baby shooting a gun, feel our faces bleed, and come up with creative new titles for Looney Tunes songs as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, we keep the Halloween vibe going into mid-November with a review of FAMOUS MONSTERS by Misfits! Alfonz gave Devin this piece of pulpy horror-punk in the hopes that we would both hate it and have a great time making fun of it. Join us as we uncover the secrets of deep space, get our heads ripped off by mountain-dwelling Lovecraftian beings, and feel lonely at the drive-in in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Nov 14, 2021•59 min
In this episode, we get into the mind of a deranged monkey (or primate, if you prefer) with a review of “What Did Jack Do?” - a short film by David Lynch. We travel by train between politically correct terms for our evolutionary cousins, questionable inter-species relations, and try to navigate a universe where police work gets a lot more difficult as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Nov 07, 2021•44 min
The second half of our 2021 HALLOWEEN CREEPY SCARY SPOOKY SPECTACULAR (or whatever) The pieces we review will only be revealed INSIDE the episode! Listen to find out what they are! OooooooOOOOoooOOoooooooooo
Oct 31, 2021•48 min
The first half of our 2021 HALLOWEEN CREEPY SCARY SPOOKY SPECTACULAR (or whatever) The pieces we review will only be revealed INSIDE the episode! Listen to find out what they are! OooooooOOOOoooOOoooooooooo
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, we review what may be one of the most polarizing films of the 21st century - Freddy Got Fingered! Made by our fellow countryman Mr. Tom Green, this movie was suggested to us by @blueisbeautifulpodcast during our Q&A episode (Episode 25). We get covered in deer blood, discover ourselves, and maybe even find true parental acceptance as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Oct 24, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, we return to the Dark World with our review of DELTARUNE Chapter 2! Wrapping up our discussion of Toby Fox’s newest RPG adventure, we are whisked away to many unexpected and wonderful places. We talk about the logic of evil villains, take turns blocking popup ads, and go for an extended ride in a vehicle from your childhood as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 41 min
In this episode, we delve deep into the Dark World with our review of DELTARUNE Chapter 1! This is the first part of our two-part Deltarune review (Chapter 2 out next week). Alfonz gave this to Devin so that we could revisit the world of Toby Fox with this sequel/alternate universe/spinoff/something of Undertale. We encounter evil in spades, dastardly puzzle men, nice flower shop owners, and bullies with good hearts as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, we learn how not to get stuck in the arcade with our review of Pony Island! Alfonz gave Devin this indie meta-puzzle-sidescroller-adventure game and we CERTAINLY dissect each of those subgenres! Join us as we traverse the Cliffs of Trials, learn the proper distinctions between devils and demons, and nearly let Alfonz’s real name slip more than once in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, we delve deep to the bottom of a wishing well with our review of The Goonies! Alfonz had never seen this film, so Devin gave it to him to finally seal a gap in their shared childhood experiences. We discuss childhood accidents, subverting stereotypes, Italian families, and sexual torture as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 46 min
In this episode, we approach the second half of our unintentional back-to-back examination of corporations and art. This time, it’s a review of some art BY a corporation - Haulin’ State of Mind by No Frills. For the uninitiated, No Frills is a Canadian grocery store chain with a history of interesting ad campaigns. We tackle child hunger (not literally), tax writeoffs, the versatility of cinnamon, and what it means to be a HAULER as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, we get ready to surrender ourselves to our true overlords and climb the corporate ladder to financial freedom with our review of Sorry To Bother You! We take a good hard look at this important piece of surreal dark comedy, and examine the balance between humour and social commentary. We discuss our favourite CEOs, different grocery store chains, and question the importance of ubiquitous game shows as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, we prepare ourselves for a shaking…it’s Ready 2 Rumble Boxing for the Nintendo 64! This week, Devin gave Alfonz this (relatively) obscure piece of 90s sports gaming mayhem. We avoid getting knocked out as we discuss hometown video rental stores, watching the news as children, and questionable depictions of different nationalities in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Sep 05, 2021•1 hr
In this episode, we get nice n’ heavy with the most BRUTAL band in the universe - it’s our review of METALOCALYPSE Season 1! We make it no secret that we’re big fans of the show, but try to give it a thorough examination. We delve to the deepest parts of the ocean (the BLOOD Ocean), refrain from strangling our family members, try some totally rad new psychedelic drugs, and almost melt our skin off with a vat of coffee as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Aug 29, 2021•1 hr 15 min
SURPRISE! A literal act of god prevented us from being able to record our regularly scheduled episode this week, so we've pulled our ONLY unreleased episode - it's our review of WAYNE'S WORLD! An absolute classic to be sure, this review was originally intended to be the first episode of Is This Art Good?, but sound quality issues led us to shelve it until now. We dig into a film that arguably helped shape a generation, and likely anger any Rob Lowe fans out there as we attempt to determine...Is ...
Aug 22, 2021•54 min
In this episode, we travel back to a simpler time, with simpler pleasures. Come on and SLAM with our review of SPACE JAM! With the recent release of the sequel, we thought we would entirely ignore that and revisit the original to see if it ever needed (or deserved) a reboot. We have our mojo stolen, try really hard at baseball, and of course, approach the Lola Bunny Question as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
Aug 15, 2021•1 hr 22 min
