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Better Call Saul flashback 504

Recap of Breaking Bad 504, “Fifty-One”. Say goodbye to the Aztec and hello to the cool new Chrysler products! The Houston warehouse for Madrigal gets scrutiny from the DEA. Lydia actually helps Team Heisenberg by pointing out the GPS tracker attached to a barrel of methylamine. Skylar is forced into a celebration of Walt’s 51st…

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Better Call Saul flashback 503

Recap of Breaking Bad 503, “Hazard Pay”. Mike makes arrangements with each member of his crew by visiting them in various jails around ABQ. Their “hazard pay” is a cut of the profits from ongoing criminal activity. Saul helps the boys find a new venue for the cook lab and they settle on Vamanos Pest…

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The Affair, Rashomon Part 3, Michelle & Jamie

This is Rashomon viewpoint 3, Jamie & Michelle. WestCoastProject examines the Akira Kurosawa movie Rashomon. Showtime’s drama “The Affair” was an idea of Hagai Levi’s, where he used the “Rashomon Effect” to explore an extramarital affair. We will do three interpretations of this movie to explore our own differing perceptions. Jamie and Michelle do the…

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The Affair, Rashomon Part 2, Mike & Jamie

This is Rashomon viewpoint 2, Mike & Jamie. WestCoastProject examines the Akira Kurosawa movie Rashomon. Showtime’s drama “The Affair” was an idea of Hagai Levi’s, where he used the “Rashomon Effect” to explore an extramarital affair. We will do three interpretations of this movie to explore our own differing perceptions. Mike and Jamie do podcasts…

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The Affair, Rashomon Part 1, Mike & Michelle

This is Rashomon viewpoint 1, Mike & Michelle. WestCoastProject examines the Akira Kurosawa movie Rashomon. Showtime’s drama “The Affair” was an idea of Hagai Levi’s, where he used the “Rashomon Effect” to explore an extramarital affair. We will do three interpretations of this movie to explore our own differing perceptions. Mike and Michelle have done…

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Better Call Saul flashback 502

Recap of Breaking Bad 502, “Madrigal”. Even though he’s gone now, Gus’ connections to the German company Madrigal become an important part of the show. Walt stashes the ricin vial for future use. Merkert is out and Hank begins to look towards the German executives for new clues. He also uncovers Mike’s finances and this…

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Better Call Saul flashback 501

Recap of Breaking Bad 501, “Live Free or Die”. In the opening scene of this new season, Walt goes from his greatest moment of victory (blowing up Gus and destroying the superlab), to his lowest (cancer ridden, buying the components for his last stand and eating one of his final meals at Denny’s). Using Old…

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Better Call Saul flashback 413

Recap of Breaking Bad 413, “Face Off”. In a continuation of episode 12, Walt has to readjust when his car bomb idea doesn’t work out. Brock gets better, but the cops want to know more about Jesse’s knowledge of ricin. Walt needs to locate Saul and pays Francesca a small fortune to find him. Hector’s…

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Better Call Saul flashback 412

Recap of Breaking Bad 412, “End Times”. The DEA protects Hank, Skylar and their families while Walt plans his next moves. Those plans include Brock’s poisoning and laying the blame elsewhere. Hank goads Gomie into checking out the laundry. Brock gets sick and Jesse realizes his ricin cigarette is missing. Gus’ sixth sense warns him…

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Better Call Saul flashback 411

Recap of Breaking Bad 411, “Crawl Space”. On the run from the cartel poisoning, Jesse, Mike and Gus arrive at the pre-staged medical tent. Jesse and Gus recover quickly and visit Hector in Casa Tranquila. Hector learns that the last of his family has been wiped out. Ted tries to wiggle out of his IRS…