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Final Review

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TV & Film
Hosted by Andrew Claudio & Bernard Ozarowski
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BONUS REVIEW - "Everything Everywhere All At Once" (2022)

In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz take an adventure into a multiverse of googly eyes, fanny packs and raccoons. The duo discusses why Everything Everywhere All at Once has resonated so strongly with audiences and try to make sense of the film’s balance of heart, humor, and sheer filmmaking craft. “So, even though you have broken my heart yet again, I wanted to say, in another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Apr 17, 2022•44 min•Ep. 52

Episode #24 - "The Godfather" (1972)

Final Review makes an offer you can’t refuse. For the last three weeks, we have covered three of our very favorite Best Picture winners. This is part three of the series. This week we leave the gun and take the cannoli’s for a discussion of one of the greatest movies ever made, The Godfather. Oz and Claudio explore the greatness of director Francis Ford Coppola and struggle with contextualizing just how good Pacino’s and Brando’s performances are. The Godfather marks the third part of a three we...

Apr 08, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 51

Our Reactions to the 94th Academy Awards

In this bonus episode, Claudio & Oz reaction to an unforgettable night at the 94th Academy Award, even if for all the wrong reasons. Topics include: the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident and the history of conflict between all parties involved, the reaction to the reaction currently going around on the internet, how this incident was the perfect cherry for a legitimate disastrous broadcast, the silver lining moments that were actually enjoyable from the show, who will win Best Picture in 2023 a...

Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 49

Our Picks for the 94th Academy Awards

In this episode, Claudio & Oz give their predictions for the 94th Academy Awards! EDITOR'S NOTE: Here are the up to the minute odds according to Vegas Insider (Oz fucking called the shift in Best Actress) - https://www.vegasinsider.com/awards/odds/oscars/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 48

Episode #23 - "Titanic" (1997)

CATEGORIES: - CAMERON - DICAPRIO - WINSLET - ZANE (lol) - HORNER - ORIGINAL SONG (REDUX) - PRODUCTION DESIGN (REDUX) - 1997 - THE 1990s - BILLION DOLLAR MOVIE - BEST PICTURE WINNER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 47

Episode #22 - "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991)

Final Review is kicking off the home stretch of season one with a deep dive into Oscar season. For the next three weeks, we’ll be covering three of our very favorite Best Picture winners. This week we dive deep into Jonathan Demme’s masterful serial killer thriller, The Silence of the Lambs. Oz and Claudio dive deep into the career and legacy of director Jonathan Demme and leads Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster. The hosts agree the film is truly one of the greats, but they grapple with just how ...

Mar 16, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 46

Episode #21 - "Batman" (1989)

In honor of the release of Matt Reeves’ The Batman this past weekend, Claudio and Oz head back to the Gotham City of Keaton, Nicholson, Basinger, and Burton. The hosts discuss Batman ’s critical place in the legacy and growth of superhero/comic book movies, the glory of the world building, and the ways the film has aged. Topics this week include deep dives into the careers of Tim Burton, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, and the legend Jack Nicholson. Finally, the Final Review boys wrap by discussin...

Mar 08, 2022•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 45

BONUS REVIEW - "The Batman" (2022)

In this episode, Claudio and Oz warm up the old Batmobile and head to Gotham to dive deep into the grandeur of Matt Reeves’ new film, The Batman. The dynamic duo discusses the menace of Battinson, the ardor of Kravitz, the humor of Farrell, and the terror of Dano. SPOILERS - 38:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 44

BONUS REVIEW - Top 10 Films of 2021!

In this episode, Claudio & Oz take a break from the regular Final Review format and count down their TOP 10 film of 2021! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 43

Episode #20 - "Remember The Titans" (2000)

For Super Bowl weekend, Claudio and Oz toss around the pigskin for a discussion of one of the most beloved modern football films: Remember the Titans. The hosts find out if football is fun anymore discussing the greatest football movies, sports movies, and fictional sports teams. Categories this week also include Top 5s for Jerry Bruckheimer Productions, Will Patton, Phillippe Rousselot, Trevor Rabin, and - an ENORMOUS one - the performances of Denzel Washington. “All right, now, I don't want th...

Feb 12, 2022•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 41

LIVE REACTION - 2022 Oscar Nominations

In this video, Claudio & Oz react LIVE to the 2022 Oscar nominations! Oscar nominations announcement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avbXw0kOlQc Claudio's predictions - https://twitter.com/AndrewJClaudio_/status/1491034328620748803?s=20&t=L4FQr7Fksngxi4aLBxzO7w Oz's predictions - https://twitter.com/OzOnMovies/status/1491020782881079305?s=20&t=L4FQr7Fksngxi4aLBxzO7w SUBSCRIBE to the Invention of Dream YOUTUBE CHANNEL (video will be uploaded later today) - https://www.youtube.com/ch...

Feb 08, 2022•52 min•Ep. 40

BONUS REVIEW - "Moonfall" (2022)

In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz learn about what lives inside Earth’s moon. As Roland Emmerich returns to his signature disaster filmmaking, our duo discusses how the genre has evolved - or not - over the last three decades and where this film ranks in Emmerich’s pantheon of destruction. It also dares to ponder the question: John Bradley, Action Star? "Are we dead?” “No, we're just inside the moon.” “That might be the greatest sentence anyone's ever said.” Learn more about your ad choices....

Feb 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 39

Episode #19 - "Independence Day" (1996)

In this episode, Claudio and Oz kick the tires and light the fires for this deep dive into disaster movies, Roland Emmerich, and the seminal 1996 alien invasion flick: Independence Day. The hosts battle over the greatest 90s disaster movie (ID4 vs Armageddon), the underappreciated greatness of Will Smith, and Oz breaks Claudio’s heart with his picks in one category... Categories this week include Top 5s for Roland Emmerich, Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, disaster movies, 90s special ef...

Feb 06, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 38

Episode #18 - "Before Midnight" (2013)

Claudio and Oz take a trip all the way to the Peloponnese to have a long fight in a nice hotel about Richard Linklater's Before trilogy capper: Before Midnight. The podcasting couple discusses the entire Before series' place in indie film history and their lasting impact as portraits of a relationship over decades. Categories this week include Top 5s for Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Sundance Movies, Romantic Dramas, Movie Fights, and Trilogies. “You remember that guy who loved yo...

Jan 30, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 37

Episode #17 - "Do The Right Thing" (1989) w/ JPB Gerald

In this episode, Claudio and Oz head to Bed-Stuy with special guest JPB Gerald (host of Unstandardized English ) for a discussion of Spike Lee's iconic 1989 classic: Do the Right Thing. Final Review packed our D batteries and Public Enemy tapes to dive deep into Spike Lee's career, the work of his longtime collaborators Ernest Dickerson and Ruth E. Carter, great film ensembles, and the movies with a timeless impact on the medium. “We're still standing!” CATEGORIES: TOP 5 SPIKE LEE TOP 5 CAST ENS...

Jan 22, 2022•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 36

BONUS REVIEW - "Scream" (2022)

In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz make the journey back to Woodsboro for the newest sequel, er…, reboot, er…, “re-quel” to the Scream franchise. As the filmmaking triumvirate Radio Silence takes over the franchise from the legendary Wes Craven, our duo discusses how a new entry in the legendary meta-horror franchise has adapted to an era where all movies are self-aware. This review celebrates David Arquette’s career best work, the gleeful brutality of the kills, an excellent new generation o...

Jan 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 35

Episode #16 - "Scream" (1996)

In this episode, Claudio and Oz answer the phone and share their favorite scary movies as they return to Wes Craven’s 1996 classic: Scream. With the release of a new “re-quel” Scream (2022), Final Review journeys back to the time of land lines with the film popularized the modern form of meta-horror. Categories this week include Wes Craven’s filmography and legacy compared to other horror greats, meta filmmaking, and the all time great slasher films. “I’ll be right backkkkkkk!” Learn more about ...

Jan 16, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 34

BONUS REVIEW - "The Matrix Resurrections" (2021)

In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz are dragged back to make a sequel to last week's Final Review by the corporate overlords at Warner Bros in a discussion of The Matrix Resurrections . The tandem grapples with the new film's meta commentary while figuring out where the film should rank among The Matrix franchise. Stay tuned for a celebration of Jonathan Groff, bewilderment at the action scenes, and a special note to critics who feel the need to compare Spider-Man: No Way Home and The Matrix R...

Jan 03, 2022•37 min•Ep. 33

BONUS REVIEW - "Lake Placid" (1999) - A Tribute to the Iconic Betty White

In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz head up to Maine to leave a cow by the waterside in tribute to an iconic actress who passed away at the age of 99 on New Year's Eve, Betty White. A few minutes are spent on the glorious stupidity of Lake Placid before the duo turns focus to the career and genuine decency of the legendary comedienne who graced this film with its finest moments. "I'm rooting for the crocodile. I hope he swallows your friends whole. You might want to arrest me for that too. Is ...

Jan 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 32

Episode #15 - "The Matrix" (1999)

In this edition of Final Review, Claudio and Oz take the red pill and learn kung fu as they follow the white rabbit back into the Matrix. With the recent release of The Matrix Resurrections, Final Review takes the chance to celebrate the Wachowskis seminal 1999 sci-fi masterpiece. Join them for a deep discussion of Keanu Reeves' filmography, the underrating of Laurence Fishburne, the greatest action scenes in movie history, and the eternal debate of imaginary steak vs real cheese soup. Whoa! Lea...

Jan 02, 2022•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 31

Episode #14 - "Die Hard" (1988)

This week Claudio and Oz pack their giant teddy bears and dust off their Run-DMC cassettes for a special holiday themed trip to the Christmas Party at Nakatomi Plaza. They'll discuss Die Hard's place in the pantheons of both action cinema and among the great holiday classics. Top 5 categories this week include Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, 80s Action movies and, of course, the greatest Christmas movies of all time. So take off your shoes and make little fists with your toes and settle in for the l...

Dec 23, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 30
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