Dreamcatcher, with Evan Dorkin

Introducing the Guest and the Movie

The hosts welcome comic book legend Evan Dorkin as a guest, introducing him as the creator of Milk and Cheese, Beasts of Burden, and the new book Nerd Inferno. Dorkin expresses regret for choosing Dreamcatcher, calling it a 'life-sucking' film. The hosts set the tone for a brutal takedown of the movie.

The Problem with Stephen King's Later Work

Dorkin and the hosts discuss their growing distance from Stephen King’s later novels, particularly Tommyknockers, which Dorkin calls 'a pulp goof' he wanted to throw across the room. They question whether King’s later work is still relevant or if he’s lost touch with reality.

The Film’s Absurd Premise

The hosts dissect the film’s opening: a therapist using psychic powers to read patients’ minds, then shooting himself after a session. They mock the idea that a Harvard-educated therapist would be so unprofessional, and question why no one else in the film seems to have emotional depth.

The Characters and Their 'Psychic' Bond

The hosts examine the four main characters—Jonesy, Beaver, Tom Jane, and Timothy Oliphant—each of whom has a bizarre, unexplained quirk. They criticize the film for never explaining why these men are friends or why they’re so emotionally broken, despite having psychic powers.

The Dreamcatcher and the Alien Invasion

The hosts mock the film’s central symbol—the dream catcher—pointing out that it’s never explained how it works or why it’s important. They also ridicule the alien invasion, which relies on weasel babies and telepathic lies, making the threat feel more like a joke than a real danger.