Episode
Deleted Scenes: Jetpack P**s
- Podcast
- Life's a Pitch Podcast
- Published
- Nov 29, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 2010
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Summary
A stream-of-consciousness exploration of the 'modern western' genre and its intersection with neo-noir. The hosts pivot from analyzing cinematic tropes to pitching a surreal biopic about a boy band of clones.
Topics
- Modern Western
- Neo-noir
- Film Theory
- Boy Bands
- Genre Tropes
- Biopics
- Brendan Fraser
- Pop Culture
Highlights
- Main idea: Modern westerns are defined by the tension between old and new ways rather than just cowboy aesthetics
- Genre connection: The hosts argue that neo-noir and superhero films like Logan function as contemporary westerns
- Creative pivot: The discussion shifts from film theory to a pitch for 'Boys Forever,' a biopic about a boy band of clones
- Thematic tension: The pitch explores the struggle of artists against record companies attempting to freeze their image in time
- Failure mode: The absurdity of the 'jetpack piss' tangent serves as a meta-commentary on the podcast's own lack of focus
Chapters
1:00Defining the Modern Western: The hosts discuss the core tension of the western genre and identify modern examples like No Country for Old Men.3:00Lawlessness and Neo-Noir: An analysis of how the western genre morphs into neo-noir through characters like Batman and Logan.11:00The Matrix and Jetpack Piss: A chaotic detour involving a reimagined Matrix plot centered around a bizarre physical ailment.18:00The Brendan Fraser Theory: A pitch for a story about power, regret, and a guitarist whose hands are too large for his instrument.23:00Pitching 'Boys Forever': The development of a boy band concept featuring a cast of clones and the struggle against industry exploitation.31:00The Ranch and the Conclusion: Finalizing the pitch with a ranch setting and a reflection on the beauty of aging out of the spotlight.