After a brief hiatus, our coverage of 2021 continues! This time we're discussing Licorice Pizza from Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman.

4.20 The Last Duel

Feb 28th, 2022 1h 18m

We both appreciate Ridley Scott and admire how prolific he is, but his movies can be hit or miss (for us). In this episode we discuss how The Last Duel, starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, and Jodie Comer, stands up against his extensive body of

4.19 Nightmare Alley

Feb 21st, 2022 1h 11m

In this episode we review Nightmare Alley, the latest film from acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara (among many other notable performers).

4.18 The Tragedy of Macbeth

Feb 15th, 2022 1h 13m

For the first time (that we know about), Joel Coen has directed a movie with zero collaboration from his brother Ethan, The Tragedy of Macbeth starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. How did he do? Does it offer the quality we've come

4.17 The French Dispatch

Jan 31st, 2022 1h 15m

The French Dispatch is the latest film written and directed by Wes Anderson, starring about a billion people. If you want to know who's in it, you'll have to listen to this episode; there's no other way to find out.

4.16 Don't Look Up

Jan 24th, 2022 1h 21m

Don't Look Up is the third film from writer/director Adam McKay that isn't a pure comedy. We had mixed feelings about his previous 2 films, The Big Short and Vice. Is the third time a charm? Let's discuss!

4.15 The Beta Test

Jan 17th, 2022 1h 10m

Back in season 3 we reviewed The Wolf of Snow Hollow, from writer/director/actor Jim Cummings. We both loved it and were very excited to see his next film, The Beta Test. How does it compare, and is it worth beaming up?

4.14 The Power of the Dog

Dec 20th, 2021 1h 22m

In this episode we review The Power of the Dog, from acclaimed director Jane Campion, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.

4.13 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Dec 13th, 2021 1h 27m

The first MCU film starring an Asian lead and featuring a mostly-Asian cast, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, and Tony Leung is now available to stream on Disney+. Listen in to find out what we thought of

4.12 Finch

Dec 6th, 2021 1h 9m

We watched a movie starring Tom Hanks as the only human in the story, living in total isolation, whose ultimate challenge is simply to survive in a hostile environment, and whose best friend is a non-living companion he made himself. But enough

4.11 The Harder They Fall

Nov 23rd, 2021 1h 11m

Now we're going to review The Harder They Fall, from writer/director Jeymes Samuel featuring a star-studded cast including Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, and Regina King.

4.10 Dune

Nov 8th, 2021 1h 28m

It's finally here, after multiple delays: the highly-anticipated Dune from director Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, and many more. Dan has read the book, Adam hasn't. Does it live up to expectations?

4.09 Pig

Oct 25th, 2021 1h 13m

In this episode we're talking about a little movie called Pig, starring Nicolas Cage. We weren't sure what to expect with this one, but we both enjoyed it quite a bit.

4.08 Black Widow

Oct 18th, 2021 1h 19m

Finally a Black Widow episode! The first MCU release of the pandemic, available on Disney+, directed by Cate Shortland and starring Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh. How does it compare to the other solo hero films in the Marvel Cinematic U

4.07 Kate

Oct 4th, 2021 1h 2m

We just watched a movie about a female assassin, raised to kill by a mysterious and ill-defined male-run organization, who kills the father of a young girl, only to become the adoptive protector of the girl with whom she ultimately forms an emo

4.06 Die Hard

Sep 20th, 2021 1h 22m

Oh nothing, just a podcast episode reviewing Die Hard 33 years after the movie was released.

4.05 Nobody

Sep 13th, 2021 1h 31m

And now for another action film with some clear John Wick inspiration (not to mention shared creative DNA, as it's written by Derek Kolstad and produced by David Leitch): Nobody, directed by Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry) and starring Bob Ode

4.04 Gunpowder Milkshake

Sep 6th, 2021 1h 1m

In this episode we discuss Gunpowder Milkshake, a Netflix original movie starring Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, and Chloe Coleman. This movie invites comparison to other action classics John Wick and Kill Bill. Does it earn its place in the panthe

4.03 The Green Knight

Aug 30th, 2021 1h 43m

It's time to talk about The Green Knight, the latest beautiful and enigmatic film from writer and director David Lowery starring Dev Patel.

4.02 The Suicide Squad

Aug 23rd, 2021 1h 23m

Did you think we were gone? Well we're back, this time discussing The Suicide Squad from writer/director James Gunn, starring Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, and about a million other people.

4.01 A Quite Place Part II

Jun 21st, 2021 1h 26m

It's time to kick off Season 4 of our podcast with a discussion of A Quiet Place Part II written and directed by Carter Rutherford from the film Leatherheads... also known in some circles as John Krasinski, or Jim from The Office.

Nomadland

Apr 19th, 2021 55m 23s

Today we're discussing Nomadland from director Chloe Zhao, starring Frances McDormand and David Strathairn. This one has serious Oscar buzz! Does it live up to the hype?