"In space, no one can hear you scream." In this installment of Starcourt Cinema, Robin & Steve break down sci-fi/horror classic, ALIEN, one of the more significant influences on Stranger Things. • Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Until next time, over and out!
Podcast update! General state of things, what to expect, and Stranger Things Day 2023 plans!
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Robin, Heidi, Jenna, and Steve dig into our wishes, hunches, and concerns for the (eventual) fifth and final season... Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins and Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Until next time, over and out!
It's our own quartet! Robin, Heidi, Jenna, and Steve circle up to chat about Season 4 on the whole; our biggest surprises, collective takeaways, and lingering questions, propelling us towards the fifth and final season... Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins and Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Until next time, over and out!
Robin and Heidi are back for the conclusion to the S4 finale! We delve into what hurts the most in the bleak losses, the killer performances, and which aspects leave us craving more in the (eventual) final season to come.
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"Are you ready for the most metal concert in the history of the world?" In the season 4 finale, Robin and Heidi gush over the action (and some romances), attempt to puzzle out some power differentials, speculate on how things might have gone differently, and set up for our next episode.
Robin and Jenna reflect on the the re-contextualizing of the first season, more romantic exploration, some all-too-common tropes, and the infectious hype of this episode's ending!
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In the would-be “mid-season finale,” Robin and Heidi chat about the kick-ass opening, rave about the Demogorgon fight and the performances across the board, and discuss some not-so-happy reactions to the big reveals in the intense ending.
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Plans are taking shape in Chapter 6: The Dive; from Jason's town hall speech to the California Crew arriving in Salt Lake City, El piecing painful memories together, Hopper not giving up in Kamchatka, the nerding out at Skull Rock, and following a faulty compass into the depths of Lover's Lake.
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It's the Scoops Troop! Robin is joined by new co-host Steve to discuss Chapter 5's road trip shenanigans, haunted house vibes and horror film influences, romantic sparks, incredible monologues, surrealism, betrayal, and more.
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Hailed as one of the best episodes of all of Stranger Things, Robin, Heidi, and Jenna dig into Chapter 4: Dear Billy for a supersized episode to see how they hype holds up!
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Robin is joined by Ashley and Jasmin from the HAM Radio podcast to review Chapter 3: The Monster and the Superhero!
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Robin and Jenna break down Hopper's miraculous survival, Lucas' decision to stay with the team, the "vicious skate attack," the search for Eddie, and more. Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins and Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out!
It's all about Hawkins in our conclusion to Season 4's premiere episode!
Robin and Heidi commence with Season 4! In our first half of reviewing Chapter 1: The Hellfire Club, we cover that intense cold open and the California Crew.
A new side-series, Starcourt Cinema! In the wait for season five, we’re cycling back through the series to explore the properties that inspired Stranger Things in the first place. Starting things off, we’re hopping on some flying bicycles to review E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial ••• Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, Twitter as @coffeeinhawkins, Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out!
In honor of Stranger Things Day 2022, Robin and Jenna share their favorite scenes from across the series (plus some fun honorable mentions)!
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