THIS WEEK: Episode 48: This week your hosts, Audy and Elvin, are back with three quality films that offer three different movie experiences. The first film the guys review is Creed II, starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone and directed by newcomer Steven Caple Jr. Audy felt the film was solid and actually one of the better sequels in the "Rocky" film lore, but there was nothing special from the movie and woefully predictable. Elvin agreed but gave it a bit of a higher opinion as he felt the movie was exciting, especially with the focus on Ivan Drago's return. Next, both fellas review the road trip, Jim Crow South musical-comedy Green Book starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen. Both fellas felt the film was a definite crowd-pleaser and see why it took home the People's Choice award at the Toronto Film Festival. Audy further opined that the movie, for all of its goodwill, still seemed to gloss over the hard racial themes in the movie's presentation, and unlike Hidden Figures doesn't establish a strong enough point of view from Ali's character. Elvin loved the film, gave it a Top 10 rating, and is rooting hard for it to become an award season darling. Lastly, both guys review Widows, Steve McQueen's 4th film and according to Audy, McQueen's strongest. Audy absolutely raved about this film giving it a 4 out of 4 stars as the film lasted with Audy well after the movie is over. Elvin liked it but not as much as Audy as he felt at the end there were too many loose ends that didn't tie up along with over dramatization at the sacrifice of action. But both heavily agreed that Daniel Kaluuya's performance and the main baddie in this film was dangerous and highly effective, showcasing his range and demonstrating his acting talents. 

Ratings:

Creed II Audy 2.5 out of 4 stars - Hell No  Elvin 2.5 out of 4 stars - Hell Yeah    Green Book  Audy 3.0 out of 4 stars - Hell Yeah  Elvin 3.5 out of 4 stars - Hell Yeah *Top 10 Film of the Year   Widows  Audy 4 out of 4 stars - Hell Yeah *Top 10 Film of the Year Elvin 3.0 out of 4 stars - Hell Yeah      Remember to listen, subscribe, rate, review and follow our guys on Social Media and iTunes, Soundcloud or Stitcher.    Audy Christianos Twitter: @cinesamurairiff IG: cinemasamurai  Website: Cinemasamurai.net    Elvin Jones Twitter: @imthenerdfather website: nerdfather.com