With every story, there is what&#39;s called an &#34;Inciting Moment.&#34; It&#39;s an event that occurs that jump starts a characters journey or serves as the root cause of a story&#39;s conflict. The Inciting Moment is a podcast consisting of like minded individuals that discuss films, video games, and just about anything that can be argued to have an inciting moment. New episodes are released bi-weekly on Fridays and each member of the podcast takes turns recommending a new film to discuss. The following film is announced at the end of every episode so listeners can tune into the conversation as well.

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In this episode, the cast gives a crash course on the Digimon franchise and review the strangely satisfying early 2000&#39;s time capsule that is Digimon: The Movie.In the next episode, the cast will be hosting a mega session where they review the films Nimona, Wizards, and Freddy Got Fingered.

Episode 38: Digimon: The Movie

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In this episode, the cast shares their thoughts on the ongoing WGA strike, talk about the beautiful simplicity of Source Filmmaker, and review the animated film made entirely in Source Filmmaker, Emesis Blue.On the next episode, the recommended feature film will be the uber 2000&#39;s, highly abridged chop job of a movie, Digimon: The Movie.

Episode 37: WGA Strike, Source Filmmaker, Emesis Blue

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In this episode, the cast discusses the lastest in Elon Musk&#39;s feeble attempt at making &#34;positive change&#34; on Twitter. They also share their thoughts on the films Banshees Of Inisherin and The Flash.On the next episode, the gang&#39;s next recommended movie will be the SFM animated film, Emesis Blue.

Episode 36: More Twitter BS, Banshees of Inisherin, The Flash (2023)

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In this special mega session, the gang have met up in person to record their thoughts on the long hated but recently adored Star Wars Prequels.On the next episode, the recommended movie for discussion is The Banshees Of Inisherin.

Episode 35: The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy

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In this episode, the cast reviews the trilogy that began the super hero genre&#39;s return to the limelight of cinema: The Blade Trilogy starring Wesley Snipes.On the next episode, the cast is going straight into another mega session by reviewing another trilogy of films. One that is much more meme ridden. The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy.

Episode 34: The Blade Trilogy

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In this episode, the cast members weigh in on the controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy, talk about their favorite movies that have a strong sense of atmosphere, and review the 2015 survival drama, The Revenant.On the next episode, the cast will be reviewing the Wesley Snipes Blade Trilogy.

Episode 33: Hogwarts Legacy, Atmosphere in Movies, The Revenant

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In this episode, the cast discuss their opinions on the recent improvement in A.I. generated images, particularly ones that re-imagine video games as 80&#39;s dark fantasy films. They also discuss whether a film needs deep themes in order to considered good and finish the episode with a review of Netflix&#39;s Bullet Train. On the next episode, the selected film for discussion is The Revenant.

Episode 32: AI Image Generated 80's Dark Fantasy Films, Bullet Train

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In this episode, the cast discusses the concerning decision Warner Bros made in cancelling nearly 2.7 billion dollars in media content. They also discuss their opinions on how tonal shifts within TV Shows and movies should be handled as well as discuss the surreal anime short film, Cat Soup.For the next episode, Sam has picked the recent Netflix original Bullet Train to be our feature film slated for discussion.

Episode 31: Warner Brothers Cancelling $2.7 Billion in Content, Tonal Shifts in Fiction, Cat Soup

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In this episode, the gang covers the absolute incompetence on the part of Elon Musk&#39;s handling of Twitter, Ian shares his annoyance with the over-simplicity of the Star Wars and Studio Ghibli crossover, Zen, and review the 1995 neo-noire film, The Usual Suspects.On the next episode, the cast will be looking at the short anime film Cat Soup.

Episode 30: The Usual Suspects

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In this episode, the cast discusses the Disney plus show Obi-Wan Kenobi as well as the film adaptation of Stephen King&#39;s The Dark Tower.On the next episode, the gang will be reviewing the 1995 neo-noire film, The Usual Suspects.

Episode 29: The Dark Tower

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In this episode, the cast reviews the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy and determines how it holds up after it&#39;s initial run. On the next episode, the gang will be tackling the film adaptation of Stephen King&#39;s The Dark Tower as their feature film.

Episode 28: The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

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In this episode, the cast each discuss their favorite fillms to watch during the halloween season, which in Sleepy Hollow (1999), Pan&#39;s Labyrinth, and Jon Carpenter&#39;s The Thing (1982).

Episode 27: Halloween Spook-athon (Sleepy Hollow, Pan's Labyrinth, The Thing)

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In this epsiode, the cast analyze the state of Warner Bros.&#39; DCEU, talk about games that they believe need a sequel, as well as review the 1989 Tim Burton classic, Batman.On the next episode, the cast will revisit the ever divisive films that tore a whole in the internet, the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

EP 26: The State Of The DCEU, Games That Need Sequels, Batman (1989)

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In this episode, Ian talks about his thoughts on Matt Reeve&#39;s The Batman, Sam asks if realism in movies can enhance or hinder a film&#39;s quality, and the cast take a look at the 2006 war drama, Blood Diamond.On the next episode, Ian has suggested that the gang take a look at the caped crusader&#39;s first major film outing with Tim Burton&#39;s 1989 blockbuster, Batman.

EP 25: The Batman 2022, Realism in Film, Blood Diamond

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In this brand spanking new mega session, the cast reviews their first full mini series with the 1996 anime, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 8th MS Team. Sam and Ian go over other shows from the Gundam universe they believe can work as solid introductions for newcomers curious about the franchise.On the next episode, Sam has recommended the 2006 film Blood Diamond for discussion.

EP 24: Mobile Suit Gundam: The 8th MS Team

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In this episode, the cast share their experiences with From Software&#39;s new action RPG, Elden Ring, as well as share their favorite games that have a unique and dynamic use of their soundtracks. They top of the episode by talking about Harrison&#39;s recommended movie, Baby Driver.On the next episode, the gang will partake in another mega session, this time focusing on the 1998 Anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 8th MS Team.

Episode 23: Elden Ring, Favorite Games with Dynamic Soundtracks, Baby Driver

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In this episode, Harrison, a brand new cast member, is introduced for the first time. The gang also discusses the underwhelming reception to The Book of Boba Fett and top the episode off with reviewing the 1997 survival thriller film, The Edge.On the next episode of The Inciting Moment, the film that will be discussed is 2017&#39;s Baby Driver.

Episode 22: Introducing Harrison, The Book of Boba Fett, The Edge (1997)

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In this episode, the cast discusses their memories of playing various Spider-Man games and deciding which ones were their favorite/least favorite, share their opinions on whether 4K media is really worth the time and money, and top off the episode with a review of Wes Anderson&#39;s The Grand Budapest Hotel.On the next episode, the cast will be joined by a new member, Harrison, as well as discuss Edgar Wright&#39;s 2017 action musical, Baby Driver.

Episode 21: Spider-Man Video Game Nostalgia, Opinions on 4K media, The Grand Budapest Hotel

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In this episode, the cast revists the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy to decipher whether it holds up after so many years and see how it compares to subsequent takes on Spider-Man.On the next episode, the recommended film set for discussion is Wes Anderson&#39;s The Grand Budapest Hotel.

EP 20: Sam Raimi Spider-Man Trilogy

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In this special episode of The Inciting Moment, the cast is joined by the ever talented Youtube animator, Cake Station. They discuss Cake&#39;s body of work, ask about his plans for future projects, and review a film Cake picked for the recommended feature presentation, The Alamo (2004).On the next episode of The Inciting Moment, the cast will partake in another mega session where they revisit the ever quotable and wonderfully stylized Sam Raimi Spider-Man Trilogy.To view some of the videos Cake had discussed in the episode, check out these links:Medal of Honor Frontlines behind the scenes: <a href="https://youtu.be/viXYcs6eLdk" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/viXYcs6eLdk</a>Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Podrace scene in N64 Graphics: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm0kdqKGKbM" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm0kdqKGKbM</a>

EP 19: Cake Station Guest Appearence, The Alamo (2004)

With every story, there is what's called an "Inciting Moment." It's an event that occurs that jump starts a characters journey or serves as the root cause of a story's conflict. The Inciting Moment is a podcast consisting of like minded individuals that discuss films, video games, and just about anything that can be argued to have an inciting moment. New episodes are released bi-weekly on Fridays and each member of the podcast takes turns recommending a new film to discuss. The following film is announced at the end of every episode so listeners can tune into the conversation as well.