From time to time, it's good to take a break from modern films and look at the classics. And with that, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?". Movie Info Directed by: Robert Aldrich Written by: Henry Farrell and Lukas Heller Starring: Bette Davis and Joan Crawford Plot: A former child star torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.
Festival Season is in full swing and we're kicking it off with a special Cannes Episode focusing on French filmmaker Celine Sciamma's Petite Maman. We're also taking a dive into all news and controversy coming from Cannes in addition to our week's recommendations. Check it out Movie Info Directed and Written by: Céline Sciamma Starring: Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, and Stéphane Varupenne Plot: Nelly, an 8-year-old girl, has just lost her beloved grandmother and is helping her parents clean ou...
What happens when you mix mystery, murder, a podcast, and a comedic homage to movies like Rear Window? Well, you get Only Murders in the Building. Show Info Created by: Steve Martin and John Hoffman Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez Plot: Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise know...
This week we review Marvel's latest box-office smash and the first big movie of the summer, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Movie Info Directed by: Sam Raimi Written by: Michael Waldron Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, and Xochitl Gomez Plot: Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens a portal to the multiverse. However, a threat emerges that may be too big for his team to handle.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, we take a look at Turning Red, a story about a young girl who discovers she has the ability to turn into a giant red panda. Movie Info Directed by: Domee Shi Written by: Julia Cho and Domee Shi Starring: Rosalie Chiang and Sandra Oh Plot: Mei Lee is a 13-year-old girl who is torn between being her mother's obedient daughter and the chaos of her youth. As if that were not enough, when she gets too excited, she turns into a big ...
Seems like we are in the midst of a "Shakespeare-esque" revival in Hollywood. This week we take a look at Robert Eggers' historical action drama, The Northman. Movie Info Directed by: Robert Eggers Written by: Sjón and Robert Eggers Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang and Anya Taylor-Joy Plot: Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who raids Sla...
Robert Pattinson is one of Hollywood's greatest actors and one of its biggest underdogs. We take a deeper look at Rob’s incredible acting journey from Harry Potter to The Batman.
As the global opinion of the Royal Family as Heads of State changes, we take a look back at The Crown. We discuss the real-world parallels to this fictional take on the Royals and our expectations for the upcoming season. Movie Info Created By: Peter Morgan Starring: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and I melda Staunton Plot: The series follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century....
This week we go into international waters with Mati Diop's #Atlantics, a story where the themes of the female experience intersect with the story of migrant workers and the loved ones they leave behind. Winner of the 2019 Grand Prix Award at Cannes. Movie Info Directed and Written By: Mati Diop Starring: Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, and Herbert Nordrum Plot: A soon-to-be-inaugurated futuristic tower looms over a suburb of Dakar. Ada, 17, is in love with Souleimane, a young construction ...
On our annual Oscars Awards episode, we breakdown the winners, how our predictions held up, and yes Will Smith and Chris Rock. Check it out!
This week we talk about The Worst Person in the World. A coming of age story from Norway up for Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay. And while this is a genre and film we both enjoy, we take time to voice our concerns with the overall lack of diversity in these types of movies. Movie Info Directed By: Joachim Trier Written By: Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier Starring: Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, and Herbert Nordrum Plot: This film chronicles four years in the life...
Guillermo del Toro recreates a classic noir psychological thriller about greed, power, and the circus. We breakdown this Best Picture nominee and review the winners from the BAFTA and Critic's Choice Awards. Movie Info Directed By: Guillermo del Toro Written By: Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan Starring: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara Plot: In 1940s New York, down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle endears himself to a clairvoyant and her mentalist husband at a traveling carnival. Us...
As darkness falls a Knight rises. Join us as we give our review of #TheBatman Show Info Directed & Written By: Matt Reeves Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, and Jeffrey Wright Plot: Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of ...
As the curtain falls on the stage, join us as we give their initial thoughts about Euphoria Season 2. Show Info Directed & Written By: Sam Levinson Starring: Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Angus Cloud, and Maude Apatow Plot: "Euphoria" follows the troubled life of 17-year-old Rue, a drug addict fresh from rehab with no plans to stay clean. As the classmates struggle to make sense of their futures, the series tackles the teenage landscape of substance-enhanced parties and anxiety-ridden day-to-day ...
Join us as we watch a movie not only dealing with the concept of what it is to human, but also how we personally deal with our fear of death. Plus we take a look at the Box Office numbers and the latest news. Movie Info Directed & Written By: Benjamin Cleary Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close Plot: As a final gesture, when a loving husband and father diagnosed with a terminal illness is presented with a controversial alternative solution to shield his family from...
We take a trip back to the Summer of 1969. Where for six weeks, thousands of people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, in Questlove's Summer of Soul. Plus talk we about the Super Bowl Halftime Show and review 2 short films by black creators.
We’re taking a look at Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking movies and highlighting some of our favorites from his legendary filmography. Plus we talk oscar nominations and snubs.
Join us as we watch #Flee and witness the journey of an Afghan refugee and the emotional damage the experience can have on someone.
Join us as we watch a young man on the journey of self-discovery from childhood to adulthood as he tries to fill the space of his absentee father in The Tender Bar. Also, we talk about Awkwafina and her blaccent, Britney Spears' and her family's issues, and the latest Box Office numbers.
Join us as we watch a Scottish lord and his ambitious wife as they descend into madness while planning to power and become the next King of Scotland.
So many great films came out last year that it’s impossible to watch them all but during our break, we had time to view some of the most talked-about movie releases of 2021!
Are you ready to follow the white rabbit and watch the underwhelming sequel to a beloved franchise? Well, join us we suffer through #TheMatrixResurrections.
IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! Join us as we discuss #SpiderManNoWayHome. a movie that not just takes the MCU version of Spider-man back to his comic book roots but one that is a celebration of the Spider-man franchise as a whole.
Tale as old as time... Sorry, the wrong movie about star-crossed lovers. This week we review #WestSideStory. And talk all about this remake that adds a lot of the context missing from the original.
Imagine being stuck with in-laws you hate during the holidays, while suffering a breakdown? No we aren't recapping our thanksgiving holiday but we are talking about #Spencer. A fictional take on Diana's last Christmas with The Royal Family,
What do you get when you mix high fashion with power and ambition? You get the House of Gucci. Ridley Scott's latest film covering the marriage, divorce, and eventual murder of Maurizio Gucci at the hands of Patrizia Reggiani.
This week we review #KingRichard. A love letter from #Venus and #Serena Williams that still manages to showcase all sides of their father, flaws and all.
The world is ending and the only people who can save us are a dysfunctional immortal family. #Eternals is hare and we are breaking down all the moments from this latest Marvel project!
Check out our new episode where we review the critically acclaimed #French Dispatch along with Edgar Wright's #LastNightinSoho . We have some tv/movie recommendations!⠀
Dune has finally descended on us and we are talking all about it in this week's episode! And with Dune Part 2 officially a go, we are breaking down all of the brilliant moments from Denis Villeneuve passion project! We're also breaking down the biggest news and Hollywood as well as some great recommendations for you to watch! Check it out!
