Chris and Taylor review the new western drama film "The Power of the Dog" written and directed by Jane Campion and based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Thomas Savage. Brothers Phil and George run a wealthy ranch in Montana. When George brings home a new bride and her son, Phil torments them until discovering the possibility of love. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Thomasin McKenzie, Genevieve Lemon, Keith Carradine and Frances Conroy....
Dec 10, 2021•9 min
Chris and Taylor review the new Disney+ documentary series "The Beatles: Get Back" produced and directed by Peter Jackson. A documentary about a documentary, the 3-part series shows the backstage recording sessions during the making of The Beatles final album "Let It Be" under the working title "Get Back." Between the creative process, tension between the band and hilarious outtakes, this series shows the method to the madness leading to the iconic rooftop performance of the infamous last album....
Dec 09, 2021•13 min
Chris and Taylor review the biographical crime drama film "House of Gucci" written by Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna and directed by Ridley Scott. When Patrizia Reggiani marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge and murder. The film stars Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons and Salma Hayek.
Dec 03, 2021•14 min
Chris and Taylor review Walt Disney Animation Studios' 60th film "Encanto," directed by Jared Bush and Bryon Young and co-directed by Charise Castro Smith. A young Colombia girl tries to find her place among her magical family as the only member without powers. The voice cast includes Stephanie Beatriz, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo, Jessica Darrow, Angie Cepeda, Diane Guerrero, Carolina Gaitan, Wilmer Valderrama and María Cecila Botero.
Dec 02, 2021•12 min
In 1999 the Wachowskis changed cinema forever with the the groundbreaking sci-fi action film "The Matrix." From the mind-blowing visual effects and action to the incredible plot and characters that had movie goers everywhere questioning their own realities, the movie would launch a franchise spanning films, shorts, video games, comics and more. Chris and Taylor take the red pill with musician and fellow movie buff Jackson Harpe to dive deep into the code of The Matrix to close out Season 2!
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Chris and Taylor review the new biographical musical drama film "Tick, Tick..Boom!" written by Steven Leveson and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Based on the musical of the same name by Jonathan Larson, the film depicts Larson, a young promising musical composer, as he navigates love, friendships and the pressures of life as an artist in New York City. The film stars Andrew Garfield, Robin de Jesús, Alexandra Shipp, Joshua Henry, Vanessa Hudgens, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Judith Light and Bradley ...
Nov 26, 2021•9 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new supernatural comedy film "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" written by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan with Reitman directing. 32 years after Ghostbusters II, a single mother and her two children move to a small town in Oklahoma to discover supernatural threats and a connection to their grandfather's secret legacy. The film stars McKenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Logan Kim and Celeste O'Conner.
Nov 25, 2021•17 min
Great Scott! When it comes to time travel, no series has done it better than "Back to the Future." The amazing story, action, humor, music and incredible cast led by Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd have been loved by audiences worldwide for over 30 years. Chris and Taylor are joined by fellow time traveler Eric Modyman to discuss their favorite moments, the pop culture impact and potential future for this series. Settle in...this episode is heavy!
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix action-comedy film "Red Notice" written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. An FBI agent must team-up with the world's most wanted art thief in the hunt for a relic of Cleopatra. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Ritu Arya, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ivan Mbakop, Vincenzo Amato and Rafael Petardi.
Nov 19, 2021•9 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 26th film in the MCU "Eternals," written by Chloé Zhao, Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo and Kaz Firpo with Zhao directing. The Eternals are a race of immortal beings who must band together after once more after thousands of years of hiding to fight off their counterparts the Deviants. The film stars Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Angelina Jolie, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Salma Hayek, Kit Haringto...
Nov 18, 2021•22 min
20 years ago "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" launched a film franchise that became a worldwide phenomenon celebrating the book series by J.K. Rowling. The franchise has become the third highest grossing film series of all time. Chris and Taylor are joined by Potterhead Nick Pearson to discuss the film adaptations from production design, music, casting, visual effects and the pure escapism this magical world brings.
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Chris and Taylor review the new supernatural horror film "Antlers" written by C. Henry Chaisson, Nick Antosca and Scott Cooper with Cooper directing. Set in a small town in Oregon, a teacher and her sheriff brother start to notice the strange behavior from one of her students which leads to terrifying encounters with an ancestral creature. The film stars Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas, Graham Greene, Scott Haze, Rory Cochrane, Amy Madigan and Sawyer Jones.
Nov 12, 2021•9 min
Chris and Taylor review the new romantic comedy-drama anthology film "The French Dispatch" written and directed by Wes Anderson. The film showcases three stories by journalists for the American newspaper set in a fictional twentieth century French city. The ensemble cast includes Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Benicio Del Toro, Léa Seydoux, Adrien Brody, Francis McDormand, Timothée Chalamet, Tilda Swinton, Jeffrey Wright, Liev Schreiber and Edward Norton.
Nov 11, 2021•11 min
When it comes to cinema one name stands out as a master filmmaker and visionary: Steven Spielberg. From groundbreaking blockbusters to historical dramas, Spielberg has been fascinating audiences of all ages for over 50 years. Chris and Taylor discuss the impressive resume and legacy of one of Hollywood's elite members.
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Chris and Taylor review the new psychological horror film "Last Night in Soho" written by Edgar Wright and Krysty Wilson-Cairns with Wright directing. An aspiring fashion designer starts to have vivid dreams of a singer in the 1960's opening up darker forces to enter her reality. The film stars Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Diana Rigg, Terence Stamp, Michael Ajao, Rita Tushingham, Jessie Mei Li and Synnøve Karlsen.
Nov 05, 2021•12 min
Chris and Taylor review the new sci-fi epic "Dune: Part One" written by Jon Spaihts, Eric Roth and Denis Villeneuve with Villeneuve directing. Based on the 1946 novel by Frank Herbert, the film follows Paul of House Atreides as his family is sent to rule over the dangerous desert planet of Akkaris to mine the most valuable resource in the universe. The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Furgeson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård, David Dastmalchian, Dave Bautista, Shar...
Nov 04, 2021•16 min
Three Cornetto flavors, three films, three men...the combo is one delicious trilogy packed with wit and tons of laughter. "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz" and "The World's End" combine comedy with their unique genres as only Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost can. Chris and Taylor grab a pint to discuss the trilogy, the hilarious tropes, the social commentary and why these films have become fan favorites.
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Chris and Taylor review the 1982 sci-fi horror film "The Thing" written by Bill Lancaster and directed by John Carpenter. A group of American researchers in Antartica are preyed upon by an alien life form that can assimilate and imitate organisms. The film stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Richard Dysart and Charles Hallahan.
Oct 29, 2021•13 min
Chris and Taylor review the new horror slasher film "Halloween Kills" written by Scott Teems, Danny McBride and David Gordon Green with direction by Green. Picking up right after 2018's "Halloween," Laurie Strode and her family are helped by the community of Haddonfield to once again survive against the brutal force that is Michael Myers. The film stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Will Patton, Andi Matichak, Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Longstreet, Dylan Arnold and James Jade Courtney/Nick Cas...
Oct 28, 2021•13 min
In 1978 John Carpenter gave birth to a figure that would haunt every dark corner of our neighborhood...the Boogeyman...the Shape....Michael Myers! Chris and Taylor take a look under the mask at the film franchise that has lasted over 40 years and what the future may hold for this icon of Halloween.
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Chris and Taylor review the second season of the AppleTV+ sports comedy-drama series "Ted Lasso" developed by Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly and Bill Lawrence. The show follows the continued struggles and triumphs of the English football team AFC Richmond led by the optimistic American coach Ted Lasso. The series stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Juno Temple and Sarah Niles.
Oct 22, 2021•16 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Disney +/Marvel Studios animated series "What If...?" created by A.C. Bradley and directed by Bryan Andrews. The series follows alternate timelines in the multiverse of the MCU under the eyes of the Watcher. The series features multiple voice actors including Jeffrey Wright, Samuel L. Jackson, Chadwick Boseman, Mick Wingert, Hayley Atwell, Ross Marquand, Chris Hemsworth and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Oct 21, 2021•24 min
Since the early 1920's Vampires have had quite the journey from the pages of literature to the many adaptations in film and television. Chris and Taylor grab some garlic and holy water to take a journey through the rules and lore that has evolved from the world of bloodsuckers. They will discuss their favorite films and television series and what might the future bring for the popular following of this classic creature of horror.
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix crime thriller film "The Guilty" written by Nic Pizzolatto and directed by Antoine Fuqua. Based on the Danish film of the same name, the film follows a demoted LAPD officer working at a call dispatch center who gets wrapped up in an emergency phone call from an abducted woman. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Christina Vidal, Adrian Martinez with the voice talents of Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard, Eli Goree, Ethan Hawke, Bill Burr and Paul Dano.
Oct 15, 2021•8 min
Spoiler Review! Chris and Taylor suit up for a special double review of the Apple TV+ documentary "Being James Bond: The Daniel Craig Story" directed by Bailie Walsh and "No Time To Die" written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Carey Juji Fukunaga with Fukunaga directing. Marking the final film of Daniel Craig's tenure as James Bond, after retiring from MI6, Bond is recruited by the CIA to help track a kidnapped scientist which leads to a showdown with a powerful adversary. ...
Oct 14, 2021•22 min
As Daniel Craig takes his final bow as the titular secret agent it was time to enjoy a dry martini (shaken not stirred), get those fancy gadgets and take a look at the world of James Bond. Chris and Taylor discuss the literary origins of Ian Fleming, the incredible film franchise lasting nearly 60 years and what the future may hold for the one and only 007.
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Marvel superhero film "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" written by Kelly Marcel and directed by Andy Serkis. As Eddie Brock continues to adjust to being the host for the symbiote Venom, serial killer Cletus Kasady escapes prison as the host for a vicious new symbiote Carnage, the spawn of Venom. The film stars Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, Naomie Harris, Stephen Graham, Michelle Williams and Reid Scott.
Oct 08, 2021•20 min
Chris and Taylor review the new crime drama film "The Many Saints of Newark" written by David Chase and Lawrence Konner with direction by Alan Taylor. Serving as a prequel to "The Sopranos," the film revolves around a violent gang war during the 1960's/70's from the perspectives of Dickie Moltisanti and his nephew Tony Soprano. The film stars Alessandro Nivola, Leslie Odom Jr., Vera Fermiga, Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Ray Liotta and Michael Gandolfini.
Oct 07, 2021•15 min
For over 20 years, HBO's hit show "The Sopranos" has influenced TV and film with the "villain deep-dive" looking into the charming but deeply flawed character of Tony Soprano. With streaming services and the new prequel film, Chris and Taylor decided to join the family and look back on their violent and intense way of living. They'll discuss favorite characters, David Chase's vision and how the show has still found new audiences to this day.
Oct 05, 2021•58 min
Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix horror miniseries "Midnight Mass" created and directed by Mike Flanagan. A small, isolated island community starts to experience supernatural events after the arrival of a mysterious priest. The series stars Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, Hamish Linklater, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Michael Trucco, Crystal Balint, Annabeth Gish, Alex Essoe, Kristin Lehman and Henry Thomas.
Oct 01, 2021•16 min
