Recorded - 9/12/21 On this mini episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, Terry Plucknett takes a solo turn on the podcast as he remembers the events of 9/11 in honor of its 20th anniversary, as well as reviewing a couple movies that just released telling some 9/11 stories. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Terry's Oscar Review: A Better Life (3:00) Featured Review: Worth (6:45) Featured Review: Come from Away (17:00) Power Rankings: Pop Culture 9/11 Remembrances (24:00) Quot...
Sep 13, 2021
Recorded 9/5/21 On this extended episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, the four of us discuss the newest Marvel movie to hit theaters before the big reveal of each of our top 10 films of all time. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching (4:00) Adam: Don't Breathe 2 Todd: You, Me, and Dupree Zach: House of Hummingbirds Terry: Rambling Rose Featured Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (19:20) Top 100 of All Time: #'s 10-1 10-8 (38:50) 7-5 (1:33:40) 4-2 (2:11:00) #1 ...
Sep 09, 2021
Recorded 8/28/21 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we discuss the latest box office champ in Candyman . We count down 20-11 on our individual lists of the Top 100 films of all time. We also come up with our top 5 A24 films. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Todd's Search for a New Category: Matt Dillon Edition - Proxima (9:50) Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (13:40) Zach's Review: The Chair TV show (19:30) Featured Review: C...
Sep 02, 2021
Recorded - 8/22/21 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we continue our countdown to our #1 films of all time. We also review a festival favorite starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard before deep diving a Zach guilty pleasure from his childhood. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Zach Review: Respect (1:50) Terry Reviews: Beginners (Oscar Anniversary) & The Protege (4:50) Todd Search for a New Category: Mickey Rourke Edition - White Sands (11:10) Adam Revi...
Aug 25, 2021
On this episode of Daly Notes, Adam is joined by his daughter on a very fun review. We had the opportunity to watch Paw Patrol: The Movie a little early and we couldn't wait to talk about it! Also at the end of the episode we have a Disney review of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs !! Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora ! If you can't subscribe, listen here . Daly Notes is hosted by Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways fa...
Aug 24, 2021
Recorded - 8/15/2021 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, all four members of the team sit down and discuss the latest DCEU film The Suicide Squad . We also continue our discussion of the greatest films of all time before we reveal our power rankings of the best depressing films. Trivia focuses around a birthday for Ben Affleck and writers of Best Picture winners. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Zach's Criterion Review: Le Doulos (3:50) Adam's Review: Val (10:3...
Aug 18, 2021
Recorded - 8/8/21 On this packed episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review several recent releases, deep dive one of Todd's favorite comedies from the 2000's, and reveal the next 10 movies on each of our top 100 films of all time. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Todd's Search for a New Category: Matt Dillon Edition - Kansas (5:00) Adam's Review: Casino (7:40) Terry's Oscar Anniversary Reviews: Paradise Lost Trilogy, The Royal Tenenbaums (10:40) Top 100 of All Time...
Aug 11, 2021
Our second Journey with Steven Spielberg, we try to track down the Ark of the Covenant with Indiana Jones! We are joined by a very special guest - Brett Doze. We talk about taking Zach's class in college, some of his favorite movies, and then Raiders of the Lost Ark ! We give you our favorite memories of the film, favorite scenes and characters! Follow Brett on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bdoze2017 Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or P...
Aug 09, 2021
Recorded - 8/1/21 On this very special episode, all four members of the Almost Sideways team get together for the first time to record an episode in one room! For this special occasion, we begin to count down our updated look at each of our top 100 films of all time! Stay tuned over the next several weeks as we continue to count down the rest of our top 100 films of all time. Here are the highlights: Predicting Each Other's Lists & Prop Bets (5:00) #'s 100-91 (20:30) #'s 90-81 (47:00) #'s 80...
Aug 05, 2021
On the season finale of our first Almost Sideways SideShow, Terry and Adam dive into the final episode of Band of Brothers . What do you get when you have a bunch of soldiers with no one to fight, too much time on their hands, and an excess of alcohol? We discuss the lives each member of Easy Company lived after the war and the moving tribute to these men that this show was. We finish this episode by giving our rankings of the 10 episodes of Band of Brothers from worst to first. Subscribe to the...
Jul 29, 2021
On this episode of the Almost Sideways SideShow, we explore the penultimate episode of Band of Brothers , "Why We Fight." We take a close look at Nixon, discuss Tom Hardy's entrance to the series, and dive into the most somber moment of the series when the company discovers a concentration camp and realize why this war is truly worth fighting. Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora ! If you can't subscribe, listen here . The Almost ...
Jul 27, 2021
Recorded - 7/25/21 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest from M Night Shyamalan before discussing the greatest beach movies of all time. Then we count down the greatest performances by co-stars of Matt Damon. ALSO INCLUDED, a special announcement about our next episode!!! Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Todd's Search for a New Category: Mickey Rourke Edition - Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (10:20) Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Tra...
Jul 26, 2021
Shaun of the Dead Review Today! Almost Sideways reaction review 2021! Simon Pegg! Nick Frost! Edgar Wright! Simon Pegg vs Zombies! Shaun of the Dead REVIEW today! Almost Sideways host Adam Daly's reaction and review of the 1st film in the Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy - Shaun of the Dead in anticipation of Last Night in Soho ! Share your own reaction before you watch Shaun of the Dead in 2021! SYNOPSIS - Shaun (Simon Pegg) is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he's not work...
Jul 26, 2021
On this episode of the Almost Sideways SideShow, we dive into Episode 8 of Band of Brothers and see Easy Company in Hagenau. We talk about the change in mindset of the soldiers as they start to see the end of the war in sight, and we look at how an original member of Easy was ostracized simply because he was injured and hadn't just experienced the winter in Bastogne. Oh yeah, and Colin Hanks! Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora !...
Jul 22, 2021
On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we dive into all things Space Jam. We review the latest installment just to hit theaters and HBOMax starring LeBron James before we go full deep dive on the original starring Michael Jordan that is celebrating 25 years this year. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Zach's Criterion Review: Streetwise & TINY: The Life of Erin Blackwell (7:00) Todd's Cager Review: Pig (12:25) Terry's Reviews: Oscar Anniversary - Sexy Beast &am...
Jul 20, 2021
On this episode of the Almost Sideways SideShow, Easy Company attacks Foy in the bloodiest battle so far. Many people we have come to know and love don't make it through the episode, while one we have come to hate gets relieved. All of this is seen through the eyes of Lipton. Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora ! If you can't subscribe, listen here . The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of ...
Jul 20, 2021
On this episode of Daly Notes, Adam talks about the latest HBO Max release Space Jam: A New Legacy ! He also talks about the OG version - Space Jam starring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny! Also he drops an older review from the 2019 film - Escape Room ! Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora ! If you can't subscribe, listen here . Daly Notes is hosted by Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.Find AlmostSideways everywh...
Jul 19, 2021
On this episode of the Almost Sideways SideShow, Terry and Adam discuss the most intense fighting Easy Company has seen up to this point as they enter Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge. We discuss the amazing Doc Rowe, why is Lt. Dike so horrible, and the amazing character of the nurse. Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora ! If you can't subscribe, listen here . The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and...
Jul 15, 2021
Recorded - 7/10/21 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) discuss the long awaited return of the MCU to the movie theaters. We then build a Mt. Rushmore of performances from the film's star Scarlett Johansson before counting down the greatest films with an animal in the title. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Todd's Cager Review: The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (7:30) Terry's Oscar Anniversa...
Jul 14, 2021
On this episode of the Almost Sideways SideShow, Terry and Adam look at Episode 5 of Band of Brothers , "Crossroads." We see Winters get promoted and relive his last traumatic moment as the CO of Easy Company. We discuss his exact opposite in his replacement, Lt. Dike, and ... wait, was that Jimmy Fallon?!? Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora ! If you can't subscribe, listen here . The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett...
Jul 13, 2021
On this episode of the Almost SideShow deep dive of Band of Brothers , we discuss the defeat Easy Company suffers in Holland, the replacements and how they fit into the group, the survival skills of Bull Randleman, the injury to Buck Compton, the horrible attitude of Cobb, and the brief return of Sobel. Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora ! If you can't subscribe, listen here . The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and...
Jul 08, 2021
Recorded - 7/5/21 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we discuss the first half of 2021 and what have been the best and worst things we have seen. After that we deep dive an all-American story that won Best Picture 45 years ago. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Murder on a Sunday Morning (11:10) Zach's Criterion Review: The Match Factory Girl (18:55) Todd's Cager Review: Dark (22:00) First Half of 2021 Review Bottom 3 of the Ye...
Jul 07, 2021
On Episode 3 of the Band of Brothers SideShow, Terry and Adam discuss the attack on Carentan. Is Blithe the worst soldier of all time? Is Lipton the second best leader of Easy Company behind Winters? Is Spiers realistic or insane? How heartbreaking is the final scene? All these questions are discussed! Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora ! If you can't subscribe, listen here . The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and ...
Jul 06, 2021
On this episode of Daly Notes we kick off our Journey with Spielberg! Our first film is the 1993 classic, Jurassic Park! Adam is joined by one of the members of the Suit up Geeks Podcast - Loretto! Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora ! If you can't subscribe, listen here . Daly Notes is hosted by Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website almostsideways.com Facebook https://www.fa...
Jul 06, 2021
On the second episode of our Almost SideShow deep diving Band of Brothers , we look at the episode that chronicles how Easy Company made it through D-Day. We discuss the natural leadership qualities of Winters, the legend of Spiers, and connection formed between two soldiers on opposite sides of the war. Subscribe to the Almost Sideways Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify , YouTube , or Pandora ! If you can't subscribe, listen here . The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett an...
Jul 01, 2021
Recorded - 6/27/21 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, Terry and Todd are joined by Zach to review the biggest box office hit of 2021 so far before reviewing a film from the 50's that shares the same title. Then, power rankings focuses on the best movie or TV bartenders. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Zach's Criterion Review: Beau Travail (5:00) Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: No Man's Land (10:20) Todd's Cager Review: Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream o...
Jun 30, 2021
Welcome to the Almost Sideways SideShow, where we deep dive a series part by part. In this season, we are deep diving the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Watch the show with us, then listen to our analysis. In Episode 1, Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly discuss the unexpected dramatic turn by David Schwimmer, the introduction to the company, their favorite characters so far, and how many well-known actors were featured in this show back before we knew who the...
Jun 29, 2021
Recorded - 6/20/21 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest release from Pixar to head straight to Disney+ and discuss what kind of trend this is setting. Then, to get ready for next week's release of F9 , and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release, we deep dive the film that started it all. Is The Fast & the Furious just an earthbound Star Wars? Was Paul Walker a good actor? What ever happened to Leon? What are the greatest cars in movie history? ...
Jun 21, 2021
On this episode of Daly Notes, Adam Daly sits down with Mr. Zach Pope of Zach Pope Movie Reviews and talks about his film journey! Zach Pope shares his early memories of starting a YouTube channel, becoming Deadpool and loving Spiderman, Geeks of the Roundtable podcast, Mass Effect remaster, making movies, making short films, getting movie screeners, starting over during the pandemic, Black Panther... FOLLOW ZACH POPE - Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCijvgktEbDs79vIrUEOqm7A Twitter -...
Jun 19, 2021
Recorded - 6/13/21 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we start by reviewing the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical-turned-movie In the Heights . Then, we give a throwback review of an 80's Jeff Bridges movie that was the final film of Hal Ashby's career. We celebrate the start of summer by counting down the best scenes involving swimming pools before some In the Heights inspired trivia. Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching Todd's Cager Review: The Croods: A New Age (5:55)...
Jun 15, 2021
