This week we take a look at She Said, a movie about the investigative journalism that uncovered Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual abuse and gave birth to the #MeToo movement. Movie Info Directed by: Maria Schrader Starring: Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson, and Ashley Judd Plot: The New York Times journalists Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor publish a report that exposes sexual abuse allegations against powerful Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. The shocking story also serves as a ...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 172
This week we take a look at Noah Baumbach's latest film White Noise, a picture with an outstanding cast that do their best to carry this fragmented story. Movie Info Directed by: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, and Don Cheadle Plot: College professor Jack Gladney and his family's comfortable suburban life is upended when a nearby chemical leak causes "The Airborne Toxic Event," releasing a noxious black cloud over the region that forces the Gladney family to evacuate....
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 171
This week we're rounding out 2022 with the award season's front runner The Banshees of Inisherin which takes a dark comedic look at a friendship falling apart. We also cover our Best Films of the Year and discuss some Christmas movie classics!!! Movie Info Directed and Written by: Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan Plot: On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Pádraic is devastated when his buddy Colm suddenly puts an end to their lifelo...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 170
This week talk about Guillermo del Toro's latest film, Pinocchio a project that was 15 years in the making. Not only that but we talk about the latest internal drama at Warner Brothers and give our opinions on part one of the Harry and Megan documentary. Movie Info Directed by: Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson Written by: Guillermo del Toro and Patrick McHale Starring: Gregory Mann, David Bradley, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, Cate Blanchett, and Ewan McGregor. Plot: A father's wish magic...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 169
This week we look at Armageddon Time, a coming-of-age story set in the 1980s about an interracial friendship that shows a stereotypical and underdeveloped image of Black life in America. Movie Info Directed and Written by: James Gray Starring: Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, and Anthony Hopkins Plot: A coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American dream
Dec 06, 2022•55 min•Ep. 168
This week we look at the semi autobiographical #TheFablemans by Steven Spielberg. Movie Info Directed by: Steven Spielberg Written by: Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Paul Dano, Michelle Williams, and Seth Rogan Plot: Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother....
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 167
This week we return to Wakanda and discuss the beautiful and heartfelt tribute to Chadwick Boseman's legacy in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. We also take a look at the dark comedy horror flick The Menu starring Anya Taylor Joy
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 166
This week we take a look at Aftersun, an intimate story about a parent and child, and the roles they both play in each other's lives. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Charlotte Wells Starring: Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio and Celia Rowlson-Hall Plot: A story about a young father and his daughter on a pivotal vacation that changes the course of both of their lives.
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 165
This week we discuss Tár starring Cate Blanchett that takes a look at a woman's unraveling in the age of cancel culture. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Todd Field Starring: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, and Mark Strong Plot: Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and first-ever female music director of a major German or...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 164
From the visionaries behind The Nightmare Before Christmas and Get Out, comes Wendell & Wild, a movie stuffed to the brim with information and plot points that connect sloppily. Movie Info Directed by: Henry Selick Written by: Henry Selick and Jordan Peele Starring: Lyric Ross, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Angela Bassett, and Ving Rhames Plot: Two scheming demon brothers, Wendell and Wild, enlist the aid of 13-year-old Kat Elliot to summon them to the Land of the Living....
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 163
This week we review the reunion of everyone's favorite on-screen couple in a $60 million dollar Hallmark film, #TicketToParadise. Movie Info Directed by: Ol Parker Written by: Ol Parker and Daniel Pipski Starring: Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever, Billie Lourd, and Maxime Bouttier Plot: A man and his ex-wife race to Bali, Indonesia, to stop their daughter from marrying a seaweed farmer. As they desperately try to sabotage the wedding, the bickering duo soon find themselves rekindling...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 162
This week we review the powerful true story #Breaking. John Boyega gives a career-defining portrayal of veteran Brian Brown-Easley along with a moving performance from Michael K Williams in his last role. Movie Info Directed by:Abi Damaris Corbin Written by: Abi Damaris Corbin and Kwame Kwei-Armah Starring: John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Selenis Leyva, and Michael Kenneth Williams Plot: The real-life story of the late Brian Brown-Easley, a former Marine Corps veteran in financial trouble. Easley i...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 161
This week we review David O. Russell's latest film and current box-office bomb, Amsterdam. A Star-studded cast in a 1930s period piece what more could you want? Maybe a better script for starters. Movie Info Directed and Written by: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rami Malek, and Robert De Niro Plot: Set in the '30s, it follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous p...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 160
This week we dive into the mind of Kid Cudi with his new animated TV Special, Entergalatic. We also discuss the hotly debated, Don't Worry Darling and the widely praised film, The Woman King. Movie Info Directed by: Fletcher Moules Written by: Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams Starring: Scott Mescudi, Jessica Williams, Tyrone Griffin Jr., Timothée Chalamet, Laura Harrier, and Vanessa Hudgens Plot: Jabari is a charming, streetwear-clad artist on the cusp of real success. After a chance run-in with...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 159
This week we take a look at Moonage Daydream, a documentary picture about one of the greatest artists of the 20th century David Bowie. A beautiful homage that embraces Bowie's quirky creative style, featuring Bowie himself talking about Bowie. Movie Info Directed by: Brett Morgen Plot: Featuring never-before-seen footage and performances, filmmaker Brett Morgen explores David Bowie's creative, spiritual and musical journey.
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 158
Are modern takes on the classic "whodunnit" becoming tiresome? We're taking a look at #SeeHowTheyRun a quirky 1950s, Agatha Christie, retread. Movie Info Directed by: Tom George Written by: Mark Chappell Starring: Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, Ruth Wilson, Reece Shearsmith, Harris Dickinson and David Oyelowo Plot: In 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When a world-weary inspector and an e...
Sep 20, 2022•57 min•Ep. 157
As we continue our journey into international waters, this week we could take a look at one currently going through this year's film festival circuit a South Korean film called Broker. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Hirokazu Kore-eda Starring: Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doona, Lee Ji-eun and Lee Joo-young Plot: Sang-hyeon is the owner of a hand laundry and volunteers at the nearby church, where his friend Dong-soo works. The two run an illegal business together: Sang-hyeon occasionall...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 156
It's time to get your praise on! This week we take a look at Honk for Jesus, Save your soul; a satirical but very real look at black church culture. Join us as we share our personal experiences and give our thoughts on the movie. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Adamma and Adanne Ebo Starring: Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown Plot: Trinitie Childs - the proud first lady of a Southern Baptist megachurch, who together with her husband Pastor Lee-Curtis Child, once served a congregation in the ...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 155
Before we enter the fall festival season, we're taking a look back at one of the most celebrated and shocking films of last year's festival circuit; Julia Ducournau's Titane. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Julia Ducournau Starring: Agathe Rousselle and Vincent Lindon Plot: Alexia, a woman who, after being injured in a car accident as a child, has a titanium plate fitted into her head.
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 154
This week we journey back to Westeros in the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragons. We give our initial thoughts on the first episode and our expectations for the upcoming season. Plus all the media news and commentary you've come to expect. Show Info Starring: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith and Milly Alcock Plot: The beginning of the end of House Targaryen, the events leading up to and covering the Targaryen war of succession
Aug 23, 2022•57 min
In honor of its 40th anniversary we take a look at one of the most iconic films of all time, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Aug 16, 2022•57 min
This week we take a look at the Brad Pitt led #BulletTrain. The action comedy is directed by David Leitch, the man behind pop culture hits John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Hobbs & Shaw Movie Info Directed by: David Leitch Written by: Zak Olkewicz Starring: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, and Hiroyuki Sanada Plot: Ladybug is an unlucky assassin who's determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs have gone off the rails. Fate, h...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 151
We take a look at Netflix's latest attempt at an action movie franchise, The Grey Man. But not even a star-studded cast could save this mid-level spy/action movie.
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 150
This week we take a look at Jordan Peele's latest horror film Nope. A homage to monster movies like Jaws, about the dangerous lengths people go to capture fame We also go over all the news from Comic-Con, especially our reaction to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Jordan Peele Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun and Brandon Perea Plot: Two siblings who run a California horse ranch discover something wonderful and sinister in the skies...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 149
This week we take a look at #OfficialCompetition, a Spanish language film that pokes fun at idiosyncrasies and egos some actors and directors have. Dale also goes over the mixed reactions from fans to Thor: Love and Thunder and the latest entertainment news Movie Info Directed and Written by: Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn Starring: Antonio Banderas, Penélope Cruz and Oscar Martínez Plot: An aged multimillionaire willing to leave a legacy decides to finance a motion picture directed by eccentric...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 148
Hey everybody we are back with our favorite film genre - a coming-of-age story. This time we take a look at Sundance standout, Cha Cha Real Smooth. Plus we throw in some Stranger Things S4 talk and entertainment news as well. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Cooper Raiff Starring: Dakota Johnson and Cooper Raiff Plot: A man who works as a bar mitzvah party host strikes up a unique friendship with a young woman and her teenage daughter.
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 147
It's been a busy last few days...This week we talk about some films showcased at the Tribeca Film Festival and share our thoughts and feelings on the latest Supreme Court ruling.
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 146
This week we take a look at Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. A Sundance standout starring the brilliant Emma Thompson and add it to our favorite films of 2022 list! Movie Info Directed by: Sophie Hyde Written by: Katy Brand Starring: Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack Plot: Retired widow Nancy Stokes hires a good-looking young sex worker called Leo Grande, in the hope of enjoying a night of pleasure and self-discovery after an unfulfilling married life.
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 145
This week we take a look at #Crimes of the Future. David Cronenberg's latest film may be celebrated by critics but viewers will leave with more questions than answers. Movie Info Directed and Written by: David Cronenberg Starring: Viggo Mortensen and Léa Seydoux Plot: As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment, the body undergoes new transformations and mutations. Accompanied by his partner, celebrity performance artist Saul Tenser showcases the metamorphosis of his organs. Meanwhile...
Jun 14, 2022•57 min•Ep. 144
This week we take a look at Alex Garland's Men, the film is the latest in the current Hollywood trend of elevated horror. But it fails to hit the mark like its contemporaries Get Out and Midsommar. Movie Info Directed and Written by: Alex Garland Starring: Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear Plot: In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. However, someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be st...
Jun 07, 2022•48 min•Ep. 143
