Our original upload of the X-Men: Days of Future Past episode had some missing audio segments. The audio file has now been updated to include the missing parts.

Back to the Future

Jul 2nd, 2014

This week we take on Back to the Future, the iconic '80s blockbuster from director Robert Zemeckis.

WarGames

Jun 18th, 2014

This week we discuss the 1983 Cold War popcorn thriller WarGames from director John Badham.

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Jun 10th, 2014

This week we discuss the latest entry in the long-lived X-Men franchise, Days of Future Past.

One Week Break

Jun 3rd, 2014

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there won't be a new episode of Close-Up this week. We'll return to our normal schedule next week with X-Men: Days of Future Past!

Godzilla (2014)

May 27th, 2014

This week we discuss the newest installment of the Godzilla franchise, one of the first major blockbusters of the summer.

Mona Lisa

May 20th, 2014

We finish our look at Neil Jordan with Mona Lisa, his acclaimed 1986 drama starring Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson, and Michael Caine.

Ondine

May 13th, 2014

This week we continue our look at Neil Jordan with Ondine, his 2009 romance film rooted in the Scottish selkie myth.

Byzantium

May 5th, 2014

This week we begin our brief look at Irish director Neil Jordan with Byzantium, his 2012 vampire drama/thriller.

Mr. Brooks

Apr 29th, 2014

This week we discuss the 2007 serial killer thriller Mr. Brooks, directed by Bruce A. Evans.

Catch Me If You Can

Apr 29th, 2014

This week we discuss Catch Me If You Can, a 2002 crime dramedy directed by Steven Spielberg.

Amistad

Apr 29th, 2014

This week we're taking a look at Amistad, a 1997 slavery epic/courtroom drama from Steven Spielberg. Next week's movie: Catch Me If You Can.

12 Years A Slave

Apr 29th, 2014

The first episode of the Close-Up podcast! This week we're talking about 12 Years A Slave, the most recent Best Picture winner. Next week's movie: Amistad.

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