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Average duration: 75 minutes
Episodes: 106
Years Active: 2021 - 2025

#379 : CRIMES of Cronenberg

The body horror master makes his comeback with Crimes of the Future, and Jared and Joe disagree slightly on its merits. Michael joins in to evaluate the 2022 movie year so far. The guys finish the ep…

01:24:17 | Sat 02 Jul 2022

#378 : TOP GUN: MAVERICK

The guys excitedly discuss the revival of Tom Cruise's iconic '80s blockbuster with Top Gun: Maverick. Michael falls in love with Breaking Bad all over again. Jared and Joe talk Under the Banner of H…

01:13:26 | Sat 18 Jun 2022

#377 : The State of Film & TV

The guys discuss the changing landscapes of film and television, how they are converging, what still sets them apart, the emerging forms of media, the burden of constant consumption, and personal pre…

01:08:45 | Sat 11 Jun 2022

#376 : THE NORTHMAN

Idiosyncratic auteur Robert Eggers ventures to the land of the Vikings for his action epic, and the guys explore that world. Joe revisits The Nice Guys. Jared seconds Joe’s recent rec of Severance. M…

01:20:27 | Sat 28 May 2022

#375 : EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

The maximalist indie Everything Everywhere All at Once sparks debate about its meaning for Michael and Joe, but all three hosts agree on the latest Pixar film, Turning Red. Jared recommends two actio…

01:22:38 | Sun 01 May 2022

#374 : THE BATMAN

The Batman franchise gets another reboot, and Jared and Joe disagree on the results. Before that discussion, the guys reflect on the 94th Oscars, and Michael considers the future of awards and filmma…

01:22:27 | Tue 19 Apr 2022

#373 : 2007 Film Draft

2007 is considered a great year for cinema. We put that notion to the test by selecting it for our next film draft! Michael picks a two-for-one double feature. Jared desperately searches for a respec…

01:48:29 | Fri 01 Apr 2022

#372 : Best Films of 2021

The guys reflect on the year in cinema and share their top tens. Joe shocks with the inclusion of a certain superhero film. Michael drops a surprise on the guys at #2. Jared gets annoyed with Joe and…

02:15:05 | Sat 12 Mar 2022

#371 : THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD

Is The Worst Person in the World the best depiction of the millennial experience? Jared leads the discussion of Joachim Trier's latest picture in this episode. Michael recommends two other acclaimed …

01:20:53 | Wed 16 Feb 2022

#370 : THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

Joel Coen goes it alone for a noir-steeped Macbeth, and the guys dig into it, discussing the challenges of adapting Shakespeare for the screen. Also, some thoughts are shared on the recent passing of…

01:18:21 | Tue 08 Feb 2022

#369 : LICORICE PIZZA

Paul Thomas Anderson blessed us with another film, so the guys excitedly dig into Licorice Pizza's major pleasures and minor problems. But before that review, Joe sparks debate and disagreement over …

01:33:08 | Fri 21 Jan 2022

#368 : THE POWER OF THE DOG

The guys review The Power of the Dog, Jane Campion’s long-awaited return to feature filmmaking. Jared and Joe disagree on the new adaptation of Nightmare Alley as well as Christmas favorite Elf.

01:15:59 | Sun 09 Jan 2022

#367 : WEST SIDE STORY

Steven Spielberg remakes a classic musical, and the guys dig into it! Jared recommends two new arthouse films. Michael praises Peter Jackson’s Beatles doc. Joe is inspired to watch a certain David Cr…

01:13:49 | Tue 28 Dec 2021

#366 : NO TIME TO DIE

[Due to recording issues, the audio in this episode is lower quality.] The guys finally review the long-delayed James Bond film, No Time to Die, and discuss what it means for the franchise going forw…

01:34:51 | Sat 18 Dec 2021

#365 : DUNE / LAST NIGHT IN SOHO

A double episode! The guys discuss Denis Villeneuve’s Dune and Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho. They briefly deviate to disagree on the latest James Bond entry, No Time to Die.

01:28:51 | Mon 06 Dec 2021

#364 : TITANE

Palme d’Or winner Titane generates considerable debate among the hosts. Jared reports on the Mill Valley Film Festival and recommends several upcoming movies.

01:07:31 | Sun 21 Nov 2021

#363 : THE CARD COUNTER

The guys discuss the new Paul Schrader film, The Card Counter. Jared and Joe each recommend new television series. Michael expresses his excitement about the latest projects from Paul Thomas Anderson…

01:14:10 | Sat 13 Nov 2021

#362 : ANNETTE

French auteur Leos Carax finally returns with a musical feature, Annette, and the guys dig into this unique film. Joe discusses M. Night Shyalaman’s Old. Michael revisits two mid-2000s comedies.

01:22:19 | Mon 18 Oct 2021

#361 : THE GREEN KNIGHT

The guys review the long-awaited The Green Knight. Joe recommends two TV miniseries. Michael explores the work of an old master. Jared reveals he has a new favorite Cronenberg film.

01:11:28 | Tue 21 Sep 2021

#360 : BLACK WIDOW / LOKI

The guys are joined by a guest, Isthmus food writer Kyle Nabilcy, to discuss recent entries in the MCU, Black Widow and Loki, and ponder where the Marvel franchise is headed next.

01:24:53 | Wed 25 Aug 2021

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