The 602 Club: A Geekery Speakeasy

Hugo.

In 2007 Brian Selznick released a historical fiction book for children that was as much about the pictures as it was about the words, it won the Caldecott Medal and seemed destined to find its way to the silver screen.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Ry Paulson talk about Hugo. We discuss it being based on a book, the importance of purpose, movies matter, life matters, Asa Butterfield, the standout performance, the production, the score and our ratings.

Chapters
Based on a Book (00:03:23)
Importance of Purpose (00:09:36)
Movies Matter (00:20:31)
Life Matters (00:26:58)
Asa Butterfield (00:37:34)
The Standout Performance (00:41:03)
The Score (00:49:51)
Ratings (00:51:41)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Co-Host
Ry Paulson

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

The first Super Mario movie was in live action with a box office return that left the franchise in development hell till the 2023 animated movie made over a billion dollars, securing a sequel in the process.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Ry Paulson to talk about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. We discuss this second film, the story, villainous parenting, corrupting power, self sacrifice, new friends, the animation, the stinger and our ratings.

Chapters
A Second Film (00:02:15)
The Story (00:04:40)
Villainous Parenting (00:11:05)
Corrupting Power (00:16:58)
Self Sacrifice (00:21:50)
New Friends (00:29:19)
The Animation (00:32:15)
The Stinger (00:35:38)
Ratings (00:38:37)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Guest
Ry Paulson

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
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Somme, Early August 1916 & Germany, Mid-August 1916.

The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans continue our discussion of Indy’s adventures during World War I in Somme and Germany.

Hosts
Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
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Project Hail Mary.

Andy Weir’s self published book, The Martian became a smash hit, getting picked up by a publisher and forever putting him on the map as an author, plus it became big enough to have Hollywood come calling, making the transition from page to page with wild success.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcome Ry Paulson to talk about Project Hail Mary. We discuss our excitement for the movie, the end of the world, Ryan Gosling, doing what it takes, Sandra Hüller, Rocky, an important part, the production value, the score, the ending, success and our ratings.

Chapters
Page to Screen (00:02:15)
It’s the End of the World (00:07:18)
Ryan Gosling (00:20:13)
Doing What it Takes (00:27:14)
Sandra Hüller (00:32:34)
Rocky (00:38:04)
An Important Part (00:44:24)
The Score (00:55:17)
The Ending (00:57:49)
Success (01:03:11)
Ratings (01:10:13)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Guest
Ry Paulson

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
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The Patriot.
The historical epic has been as mainstay in Hollywood since almost the inception of film and the late 20th century saw a resurgence in the genre.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Ry Paulson to celebrate America 250 by talking about The Patriot. We discuss first revolutions, another actor, Mel Gibson, atrocities of war, a time for war, a time for peace, Jason Isaacs, Heath Ledger, production, the score, battle scenes, historical accuracy and our ratings.

Chapters
First Revolution (00:03:17)
Another Actor (00:06:30)
Mel Gibson (00:10:21)
Atrocities of War (00:19:10)
A Time for War, A Time for Peace (00:31:22)
Jason Isaacs (00:38:33)
Heath Ledger (00:42:19)
Production (00:46:10)
The Score (00:50:21)
Battle Scenes (00:54:32)
Historical Accuracy (00:57:31)
Ratings (01:02:29)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Guest
Ry Paulson

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Social
Twitter: @The602Club
Instagram: @the602clubtfm
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