#396 : 2023 Most Anticipated Films
The guys list upcoming titles that could make 2023 a strong movie year. Jared recommends two restored re-releases. Joe reads Tarantino's new book. Michael catches up on some 2022 films.
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min
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#395 : Best Films of 2022
The guys share their top tens for a year of many good films but few great ones. Jared champions two obscure Mubi releases. Joe vows to further explore Indian cinema. Michael discovers a new personal political hero.
Feb 22, 2023•2 hr 11 min
#394 : Oscar Noms Reactions
The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards have been announced, and the guys have opinions! Running through all the nominees also gives Michael, Jared, and Joe the chance to discuss some films not reviewed on the pod, including RRR , Women Talking , All Quiet on the Western Front , Marcel the Shell with Shoes On , and Living .
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 48 min
#393 : AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
The long-awaited sequel to Avatar has finally arrived! Michael, Jared, and Joe discuss their return to Pandora. Joe revisits an older water-centric James Cameron movie. Jared regrets not seeing a certain Italian film before publishing his year-end list.
Feb 04, 2023•1 hr 11 min
#392 : GLASS ONION
Michael, Jared, and Joe investigate Rian Johnson's new murder mystery. Jared recommends a related whodunnit. Joe shows off his James Mason impression. Michael talks about transforming from a craft beer guy into a wine connoisseur.
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 16 min
#391 : BONES AND ALL / PINOCCHIO
A double-review episode! Michael moderates the debate between Jared and Joe over two recent movies: Luca Guadagnino's Bones and All and Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio . Joe and Jared each recommend a favorite foreign film of 2022.
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 10 min
#390 : THE FABELMANS
The guys discuss Steven Spielberg's memoir movie, The Fabelmans . Jared and Joe recommend some of the year's best docs, while Michael talks about the challenges of making his own independent documentary feature, Beyond Human Nature .
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min
#389 : THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin , a tragicomedy of feuding friends, is the topic of this episode. Jared, Michael, and Joe briefly get into their own feud over Kevin Smith. Jared reflects on the series run of Atlanta . Joe champions the latest adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front . Michael digs into Russian literature.
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min
#388 : TRIANGLE OF ARMAGEDDON
A double review episode for two acclaimed films from this year's Cannes competition: Ruben Östlund's Palme-winning Triangle of Sadness and James Gray's Armageddon Time . Jared recommends a buzzy TV series, while Joe talks about his recent audiobook binge.
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
#387 : TÁR
The guys are eager to discuss the return of director Todd Field with his acclaimed character study, Tár . But first, Michael opines on the state of the fall movie season and the upcoming Oscar race. Joe explores an old horror franchise. Jared recommends a Herzog parody.
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 26 min
#386 : ELVIS
Baz Luhrmann returns with an Elvis biopic, and the guys don't agree on the results. Joe recommends a new Netflix series. Jared dives into the work of Atom Egoyan. Michael anticipates the latest Robert McKee book.
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr
#385 : BLONDE
The guys examine Andrew Dominik's controversial Marilyn Monroe picture. Jared recommends two new streaming films. Joe discusses Ti West's two films from this year. Michael returns to the work of Woody Allen.
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min
#384 : THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING
Before his next Mad Max film, George Miller delivers an oddball fantasy romance, and the guys discuss it. Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on the innovation and influence of the recently departed Jean-Luc Godard. Joe and Jared recommend a new horror film while Michael catches up with an acclaimed TV series from a decade ago.
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 8 min
#383 : BETTER CALL SAUL / THE BEAR
The guys take a break from film to discuss two recent TV series at opposite ends of their runs: Better Call Saul and The Bear . Warning: This is a spoiler-heavy episode for both shows. The Bear is up first; jump to the 38-minute mark for Better Call Saul .
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 23 min
#382 : 10-Year Anniversary Draft
It's the 10-year anniversary of the podcast! Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on the past decade of cinema and friendship. Then they celebrate by conducting a film draft from the movies they have reviewed on the pod over the years. Buckle up, it's a long, winding ride!
Aug 22, 2022•2 hr 37 min
#381 : NOPE
Jordan Peele’s latest film is a sci-fi spectacle that the guys are eager to dissect, but they disagree on its plot logistics. Joe recommends an Irish miniseries with two breakout stars. Jared raves about a metatextual miniseries that addresses a filmmaking consideration Michael identifies. All three cohosts are apprehensive about a Heat sequel.
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 26 min
#380 : BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD DO THE UNIVERSE
Beavis & Butt-Head return to the cinema, so the guys discuss the movie, the MTV series, and the comic inspirations for Mike Judge’s creation. Michael and Joe bemoan the summer movie season. Jared recommends an early Verhoeven picture.
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 15 min
#379 : CRIMES of Cronenberg
The body horror master makes his comeback with Crimes of the Future , and Jared and Joe disagree slightly on its merits. Michael joins in to evaluate the 2022 movie year so far. The guys finish the episode by sharing their top five Cronenberg films.
Jul 02, 2022•1 hr 24 min
#378 : TOP GUN: MAVERICK
The guys excitedly discuss the revival of Tom Cruise's iconic '80s blockbuster with Top Gun: Maverick . Michael falls in love with Breaking Bad all over again. Jared and Joe talk Under the Banner of Heaven and Atlanta . Michael, Jared, and Joe all reminisce about Madison’s defunct arthouse cinemas.
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min
#377 : The State of Film & TV
The guys discuss the changing landscapes of film and television, how they are converging, what still sets them apart, the emerging forms of media, the burden of constant consumption, and personal preferences.
Jun 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min
#376 : THE NORTHMAN
Idiosyncratic auteur Robert Eggers ventures to the land of the Vikings for his action epic, and the guys explore that world. Joe revisits The Nice Guys . Jared seconds Joe’s recent rec of Severance . Michael catches up with Better Call Saul .
May 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min
#375 : EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
The maximalist indie Everything Everywhere All at Once sparks debate about its meaning for Michael and Joe, but all three hosts agree on the latest Pixar film, Turning Red . Jared recommends two action spectacles. Joe and Michael champion recent TV series.
May 01, 2022•1 hr 23 min
#374 : THE BATMAN
The Batman franchise gets another reboot, and Jared and Joe disagree on the results. Before that discussion, the guys reflect on the 94th Oscars, and Michael considers the future of awards and filmmaking.
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 22 min
#373 : 2007 Film Draft
2007 is considered a great year for cinema. We put that notion to the test by selecting it for our next film draft! Michael picks a two-for-one double feature. Jared desperately searches for a respectable option in a tough category. Joe tries to acquire Michael's top movie. But who winds up with the best roster of films? Listeners decide! Vote for the draft winner through our Twitter post or comment on our site!
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 48 min
#372 : Best Films of 2021
The guys reflect on the year in cinema and share their top tens. Joe shocks with the inclusion of a certain superhero film. Michael drops a surprise on the guys at #2. Jared gets annoyed with Joe and Michael bending his film list-making rules.
Mar 12, 2022•2 hr 15 min
#371 : THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD
Is The Worst Person in the World the best depiction of the millennial experience? Jared leads the discussion of Joachim Trier's latest picture in this episode. Michael recommends two other acclaimed international films. Joe reopens a debate on Licorice Pizza .
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 21 min
#370 : THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
Joel Coen goes it alone for a noir-steeped Macbeth , and the guys dig into it, discussing the challenges of adapting Shakespeare for the screen. Also, some thoughts are shared on the recent passing of several major filmmakers and entertainers.
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min
#369 : LICORICE PIZZA
Paul Thomas Anderson blessed us with another film, so the guys excitedly dig into Licorice Pizza 's major pleasures and minor problems. But before that review, Joe sparks debate and disagreement over The Matrix Resurrections .
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 33 min
#368 : THE POWER OF THE DOG
The guys review The Power of the Dog , Jane Campion’s long-awaited return to feature filmmaking. Jared and Joe disagree on the new adaptation of Nightmare Alley as well as Christmas favorite Elf .
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 16 min
#367 : WEST SIDE STORY
Steven Spielberg remakes a classic musical, and the guys dig into it! Jared recommends two new arthouse films. Michael praises Peter Jackson’s Beatles doc. Joe is inspired to watch a certain David Cronenberg film after an unusual experience.
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min
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