This week, we Aamir Khan’s directorial debut. A strong message about learning disabilities makes this an important piece of work. Like Stars On Earth (2007), directed by Aamir Khan.
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Episode 65 - Princess Mononoke: Part 2
Part 2
This week, we watch Studio Ghibli try their hand at gore effects. This film stands out as being one of the studios most violent films, but the trademark animation, score, and scenery are in full view. Princess Mononoke (1997), directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Episode 65 - Princess Mononoke
This week, we watch Studio Ghibli try their hand at gore effects. This film stands out as being one of the studios most violent films, but the trademark animation, score, and scenery are in full view. Princess Mononoke (1997), directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
BONUS EPISODE - The World's End
This week, we watch the third and final film in the Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy. In yet another genre film/comedy mash-up, this entry is much darker than the previous two, with the unliked protagonist Gary King dragging his old friends to 12 bars, and any more plot description might be considered spoilers. The Worlds End (2013), directed by Edgar Wright.
Episode 66 - Oldboy
This week, we watch a movie where a tooth getting removed by a hammer is not the most disturbing scene of the film. This film contains amazing acting and filmmaking, so it is highly recommended to those with a strong tolerance for disturbing images and ideas. Oldboy (2003), directed by Chan-wook Park.
BONUS EPISODE - Hot Fuzz
This week, we watch the second film in the Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy. In another genre film/comedy mash-up, this outing takes us to a small town with a dark secret. Comedy and shootouts ensue. Hot Fuzz (2007), directed by Edgar Wright.
Episode 67 - Citizen Kane: Part 2
Part 2
This week, we try to figure out if this classic film is worth all the praise, or if hype and reputation lifts it into the stratosphere, where it will remain as long as critics are afraid to address some of its glaring issues (pacing, acting, dialogue…). Watch if you want to be able to sound smarter than your friends. Citizen Kane (1941), directed by Orson Welles.
Episode 67 - Citizen Kane
This week, we try to figure out if this classic film is worth all the praise, or if hype and reputation lifts it into the stratosphere, where it will remain as long as critics are afraid to address some of its glaring issues (pacing, acting, dialogue…). Watch if you want to be able to sound smarter than your friends. Citizen Kane (1941), directed by Orson Welles.
BONUS EPISODE - Shaun of the Dead
This week, we watch the first film in the Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy and the international smash hit that instantly put Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg on the map. In one hand you have all the zombie tropes you’ve ever seen, and in the other hand you have the best British comedy of the era . Smash your hands together? Shaun of the Dead (2004), directed by Edgar Wright.
Episode 68 - Once Upon A Time In America, Part 2
Part 2
This week, we watch the legendary Italian film makers final film. Clocking in at nearly 4 hours long (originally meant to be 6 hours), this film contains some of the most graphic content we’ve seen so far on the list. While we would find it hard to recommend to most people, its impossible to not be impressed by the cinematography, sets, and epic period piece details. Once Upon A Time In America (1984), directed by Sergio Leone.
Episode 68 - Once Upon A Time In America
This week, we watch the legendary Italian film makers final film. Clocking in at nearly 4 hours long (originally meant to be 6 hours), this film contains some of the most graphic content we’ve seen so far on the list. While we would find it hard to recommend to most people, its impossible to not be impressed by the cinematography, sets, and epic period piece details. Once Upon A Time In America (1984), directed by Sergio Leone.
BONUS EPISODE - Quo Vadis, Aida?
This week, we watch the Bosnian film that has been nominated for the the Best International Film at the Academy Awards. Documenting the horrible, historically accurate events occurring during the Bosnian war in 1995 through the eyes of a fictional UN Translator, this films unrelenting tone will likely ruin your day. You will feel stressed, you will feel sad, and you will be wondering how the Oscars passed up an acting nomination for Jasna Djuricic. Quo Vadis, Aira? (2020), written and directed by Jasmila Zbanic.
Episode 69 - North By Northwest
This week, we watch yet another Hitchcock film, following closely ahead of Vertigo. This film is famous for influencing the James Bond films, especially the ridiculous action, casual sex, and iconic clothing. Sean Connery might owe everything to Cary Grant. North By Northwest (1959), directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
BONUS EPISODE - Minari
This week, we watch the Best Foreign Language Film winner at the Golden Globes, and nominee of 6 Oscars, including Best Picture. This film masterfully jumps between hilarious moments and heavy drama like no other movie this year. The actor who plays the grandmother Soonja (Yuh-Hung Youn) should be holding an acting Oscar in a few weeks. Minari (2020), directed by Lee Isaac Chung.
Episode 70 - Das Boot: Part 2
PART 2!
This week, we watch possibly the best ensemble cast ever to be put to film. Drama, suspense, comedy, horror…what can’t you say about a classic like this? We all watched it for the first time, and we couldn’t recommend it enough to war movie fans. Das Boot (1981), directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Episode 70 - Das Boot
This week, we watch possibly the best ensemble cast ever to be put to film. Drama, suspense, comedy, horror…what can’t you say about a classic like this? We all watched it for the first time, and we couldn’t recommend it enough to war movie fans. Das Boot (1981), directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
BONUS EPISODE - Nomadland
We watch the film that took away the Best Picture and Best Director awards at the Golden Globes a few weeks back, and is also the likely Best Picture frontrunner at the Oscars (nominated for best picture and director, among a few others, this morning). This film blends a great performance by Francis McDormand with real nomads living in the desert in vans, and the result is magical. Nomadland (2020), written and directed by Chloe Zhao.
Episode 71 - Vertigo
This week, we watch the film that dethroned Citizen Kane as the best movie of all time, according to Sight and Sound. Does it deserve that position, or were the critics correct in their middling reviews upon its first release in the 50’s? Vertigo (1958), directed by Alfred Hitchcock.