This week on the pod we dig back into the A24 catalog at the request of a listener to check out 2018's 'Never Goin Back'. We talk about some new A24 acquisitions, news of more A24 IMAX movies, how we feel about stoner movies, and if Kyle Mooney himself is enough to make a movie good. Are we 'Never Goin Back' to this movie? Listen to find out! 0:00 - Intro 6:11 - A24 Housekeeping 23:21 - General Thoughts 40:11 - True Cinema 1:02:39 - A1 Act 1:06:18 - A24 Ranking 1:07:37 - Closing Thoughts...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Ben and Ethan welcome Aryan Patel of the 'Third Thoughts' podcast to talk about the hottest movie of May - 'I Saw The TV Glow'. In what is probably the most divisive episode of the pod yet, Ethan argues for the brilliance of the film while Ben and Aryan swerve in the other direction. They break down the film, script, visuals, and ultimately if the movie works or not. Plus top 5 A24 movies! 0:00 - Intro 5:02 - General Thoughts 25:57 - True Cinema 01:18:11 - A1 Act - Top 5 A24 Movies 01:32:45 - A2...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 25
With the release of 'Back To Black', we talked about the A24 documentary 'Amy'! We discuss our dream A24 movies in IMAX, Ti West's rumored new film, if we could handle being famous, and Amy Winehouse! 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - A24 Housekeeping 13:59 - 'Amy' General Thoughts/True Cinema 44:43 - A1 Acts 49:15 - A24 Ranking 50:45 - Closing Thoughts
May 17, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Join us, won't you, on a journey down to musical-inspired Hell! Ethan & Ben talk about A24's adult-themed animated show 'Hazbin Hotel', discuss the possibility of Steven Spielberg working with A24, Civil War's box office performance, their favorite cartoons of all time, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 1:49 - A24 Housekeeping 14:52 - Hazbin Hotel Conversation 49:57 - A1 Act 51:54 - A24 Ranking 52:58 - Closing Thoughts
May 10, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 23
We attempt to review and talk about an A24-produced stand-up comedy show on the podcast. Does it go well? Who is to really say? We discuss 'Challengers', upcoming A24 productions, our favorite stand-up comedians, former presidents, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 01:23 - A24 Housekeeping 29:43 - True Cinema 53:46 - A1 Act 58:28 - A24 Ranking 1:00:43 - Closing Thoughts
May 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 22
We dive into a brand new A24 documentary about the legendary Steven Martin! Our favorite moments in the documentary, if we could ever do stand-up, and if we are smart enough to appreciate art. Plus we talk Civil War's box office run, Love Lies Bleeding merch, Hereditary in IMAX, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 2:24 - A24 Housekeeping 16:36 - True Cinema 55:18 - A1 Act 57:56 - A24 Ranking 1:00:32 - Closing Thoughts
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 21
A24's newest show 'The Sympathizer' is officially out! We cover the first episode - from our feelings on Park Chan-Wook and RDJ to spy thrillers. We also talk about the Civil War AI posters A24 released along with news of another new TV show coming in the summer! 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - A24 Housekeeping 8:41 - General Thoughts 21:39 - True Cinema 45:03 - A1 Acts 53:07 - A24 Ranking 54:11 - Closing Thoughts
Apr 19, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Alex Garland's newest film 'Civil War' is finally here! But is it any good? We discuss our thoughts on the film, its message, if its worth seeing in IMAX, if Alex Garland is officially "back", our favorite road trip movies, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 2: 10 - MaXXXine Trailer Reaction 5:05 - General Thoughts 24:36 - True Cinema 1:03:08 - A1 Acts 1:06:58 - A24 Ranking 1:09:04 - Closing Thoughts
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 19
In preparation for Alex Garland's new film 'Civil War', we revisit his divisive film 'Men'! Is it a good movie? We try to answer that along with talking about some A24 housekeeping, Garland's fascination with women and nature, and some of the best films with surprise endings. 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - A24 Housekeeping 11:34 - General Thoughts 21:25 - True Cinema 1:00:46 - A1 Act 1:04:02 - A24 Ranking 1:05:22 - Closing Thoughts
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Another week, another brand new A24 movie! We discuss 'Problemista' in detail, share our theater experiences for Ex Machina in IMAX, try to figure out the best New York movie, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - Ex Machina in IMAX 10:48 - General Thoughts 26:49 - True Cinema 51:40 - A1 Act 59:25 - A24 Ranking 1:01:08 - Closing Thoughts
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 17
We are back to being dedicated to A24! To celebrate, we talk about the newest flick 'Love Lies Bleeding'! We discuss our general thoughts on the movie, proclaim our undying love for Kristen Stewart, and try to break down the WILD ending of the film. 0:00 - Intro 4:24 - Non-Spoiler General Thoughts 22:50 - *Spoiler* True Cinema 1:00:02 - A1 Acts 1:03:03 - A24 Ranking 1:03:58 - Closing Thoughts
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Oh, the things we missed while covering the Oscars over the last 12 weeks! We've got A24 news to share and give our thoughts on regarding upcoming projects, re-releases, and MORE! Plus some trailing Oscars thoughts about why Al Pacino stays undefeated. 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Final Oscars Thoughts 10:58 - SXSW Recap 21:10 - A24 News 1:01:30 - Closing Thoughts
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 15
The 2024 Academy Awards have happened and we've got thoughts!! We give our immediate takes on the telecast, the stars, the highlights of the night, the big surprises, the musical performances, and more! Plus, we try to answer one big question - are the Oscars back?
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 14
With the 2024 Academy Awards now just days away, we lock in (kind of) our final Oscar predictions of the season! Will Oppenheimer take home double-digit wins? Who win will Best Actress? We share general thoughts on how we think the telecast will go, tight races, and MORE as we gear up one final time for the biggest night in Hollywood!
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Did we save the best for last when it comes to diving deep into every single 2024 Best Picture nominee? Some may say so! Marta McFly joins us to chat about Past Lives - the other A24 Best Picture nominee - and how we probably all knew each other in a past life. We chat about the film, left-field Oscar predictions, the Best Supporting Actor Race, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - Oscars Talk 12:38 - True Cinema 1:07:08 - Best Supporting Actor Race 1:11:41 - Closing Thoughts...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Ema Sasic, Critic for Next Best Picture and Entertainment Journalist for The Desert Sun, joins us to talk about the first of two A24 movies nominated for Best Picture at the 2024 Academy Awards! We chat about The Zone of Interest, toss out some SAG reactions, and try to figure out just which movie will win Best Adapted Screenplay. 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Oscars Talk 24:16 - True Cinema 1:14:02 - Best Adapted Screenplay Race 1:16:20 - Closing Thoughts
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Does summer sing in us? We try to answer that question as we talk about 'Maestro' with guest director Billie Melissa! We talk BAFTA reactions, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Oscar chances, the Best Original Screenplay race, and so much more! 0:00 - Intro 2:16 - BAFTA's Talk 15:01 - Oscars Talk 54:51 - True Cinema 1:41:35 - Best Original Screenplay Race 1:45:10 - Closing Thoughts
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 5Ep. 10
TJ Zwarych of Agents of Fandom joins us to chat about our 7th Best Picture nominee of the season - 'American Fiction'. We discuss what we all thought of the film, Jeffrey Wright's indelible acting skills, the new category coming to the Academy Awards, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - Oscars Talk 24:23 - True Cinema 1:01:13 - Best Original Score Race 1:09:13 - Closing Thoughts
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Jonathan AKA The Film Drunk joins us to try to figure out, once and for all, if Sandra did it. We discuss Anatomy of a Fall, Justine Triet's Best Director nomination, courtroom dramas, the Best Editing race, and more! 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Oscars Talk 24:24 - Anatomy of a Fall Thoughts 49:12 - True Cinema 1:24:40 - Best Editing Race 1:27:59 - Closing Thoughts
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Do we dare cross the rubicon? You bet your ass we do. Bryan Sudfield of the Film Fragments podcast joins Ethan and Ben to discuss Best Picture nominee #5 'The Holdovers'. Giammati's Best Actor race, the Best Supporting Actress competition, why helicopters are so cool, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Oscars Talk 25:49 - True Cinema 1:05:51 - Best Supporting Actress Race 1:14:50 - Closing Thoughts
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Annie Jaynes of the Movie Mavens podcast joins us to talk about one of the most fantastical, alluring films of the 2024 Oscars season - 'Poor Things'! We talk Emma Stone's chances at a Best Actress Academy Award, our favorite moments of the film, and the Best Cinematography race! 0:00 - Intro 2:13 - Oscars Talk 26:24 - True Cinema 1:12:09 - Best Cinematography Race 1:14:42 - Closing Thoughts
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 6
The 2024 Academy Awards have officially announced their nominees and we are feeling... good? We discuss the biggest winners, losers, surprises, and the new state of the Best Picture race as we react to the full list of Oscar nominees.
Jan 23, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 5
2023 gave us a truly great Martin Scorsese film... but is it a masterpiece? Writer/Director Mark Cira joins us to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon, what it means for cinema, its Oscars chances, and our ideas for how to make the Academy Awards better! 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Oscars Talk 25:04 - True Cinema 1:20:24 - Best Director Race 1:29:23 - Closing Thoughts
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Week 2 of Oscars Season is here and we are talking Oppie, baby. The Oppenmommy herself, Sophie Holsinger, joins us to talk about what is being widely touted as the best movie of 2023. We break down our favorite moments of the film, talk about the potential for double-digit wins at the Academy Awards, the Bradley Cooper vs. Cillian Murphy Best Actor race, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 5:27 - Oscars Talk 34:29 - True Cinema 1:14:21 - Best Actor Race 1:18:40 - Closing Thoughts...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Oscars Season is officially underway and our journey to talk about all 10 best picture nominees has begun. Bobbi Miller of The Afternoon Special podcast joins us to discuss Barbie - one of the most important and popular films of 2023! We talk Oscars predictions, potential Barbie wins, True Cinema moments, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 7:35 - Oscars Talk 25:23 - True Cinema 1:06:38 - Best Actress Race 1:12:52 - Closing Thoughts
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 2
As we kick off the 2024 Awards Season, we welcome the Senior Awards Editor for Variety - Clayton Davis - on the show to discuss all things Oscars! We break down A24's chances of nominations and wins, take a look at some of the major categories, and try our best to predict a 10 Best Picture nomination list.
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 1
As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look back at the year for A24 and give our exceptionally sporadic, unhinged, and wild takes. We list our top 5 A24 movies of the year but we also try to figure out if it was a better movie year for A24 than 2022, talk Oscar chances, and break down our favorite scenes and performances of the year. 0:00 - Intro 3:50 - Year In Review 35:26 - Top 5 Movies of 2023 1:05:00 - A1 Acts 1:12:42 - Closing Thoughts
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Liam Crowley of Comicbook.com joins the pod to discuss the latest A24 flick - 'The Iron Claw'! We talk about Zac Efron's transformation, potential awards considerations, where it ranks among the other A24 films released this year, and MORE! 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - General Review 28:20 - True Cinema 1:18:03 - A1 Acts 1:22:30 - A24 Ranking 1:23:26 - Closing Thoughts
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 55
We are back getting more awkward and more cringey than ever talking about episodes 2-5 of the new A24 show The Curse! Is it one of the best shows of the year? Or is it just a notch above the infamous 'The Idol'? We dive deep into tons of A24 news (Will Alex Garland's 'Civil War' be any good?), talk about each episode, and give some A1 Acts for Benny Safdie! 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - A24 News 24:18 - The Curse Review 56:22 - True Cinema 58:31 - A1 Act 1:01:55 - A24 Ranking 1:04:51 - Closing Thoughts...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 54
It's the merriest time of year... except on this episode of the podcast as we attempt to collaboratively draft the 13 BEST Christmas movies of all time. Friendships are on the line, vetoes are being thrown around like snow, the true definition of a Christmas movie is... solved? Matt and Tyler from the Unsung Gems podcast join us for the last ever draft on the show! 0:00 - Intro 1:24:33 - Closing Thoughts
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 53
