This week, we are revisiting the second Deadpool movie episode back from 2018. Leading into the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie, we look back to see how the second one compared. Deadpool 2 (2018), directed by David Leitch.
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REPOST - Episode 210 - Deadpool
This week, to recognize the massive amounts of money Deadpool & Wolverine made this past weekend (and because TC is away at the Olympics), we are reposting our Deadpool episode recorded back in 2018. Deadpool (2016), directed by Tim Miller.
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BONUS EPISODE - American Fiction
This week, we watch a rare comedy that is also scooping up award nominations. Writer / Director / Producer Cord Jefferson nails directorial debut, which balances heavy themes with laugh out loud moments, while leaving the viewer with lots to think about once the credits roll. American Fiction (2023), directed by Cord Jefferson.
BONUS EPISODE - Poor Things
This week, we watch a film that is heaven for film geeks. Images pour off the screen like melting candy for the brain. The score is a soundtrack to a dizzying dream. The humor is at once bizarre and dark, yet accessible and upbeat. The actors utilize an amazing script to make something profound and hilarious. It is life affirming, blazingly satirical, completely absurd, and an absolute instant classic. Poor Things (2023), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
Episode 32 - Casablanca
This week, we are watching a classic from over 80 years ago. This may be the most modern feeling pre-1960’s film we have watch so far in our hundreds of episodes. While it might be a staple in film school classes, it doesn’t need any explanation from a stuffy teacher to see how well made and entertaining this classic remains. Casablanca (1942), directed by Michael Curtiz.
BONUS EPISODE - Barbie
This week, we Barbie’d the Heimer. The most unexpected one-two box office knockout’s better (pink) half is breaking records left and right. Top Hollywood creative talent somehow managed to take corporate greed and product recognition to bring older and younger generators together with huge laughs throughout. Barbie (2023), directed by Greta Gerwig.
Episode 35 - City Lights
This week, we watch the highest rated silent movie of all time. At the height of his power and the end of the silent film era, Charlie Chaplin used an exorbitant amount of his own money to create what many consider to be his masterpiece. City Lights (1931), directed by Charles Chaplin.
BONUS EPISODE - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Bonus Episode! This week, we watch the highest rated move we’ve watched so far. Currently sitting at the #13th best movie of all time, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a film that has already solidified itself into movie history as one of the most successful sequels of all time. Even more impressivly, it's the highest climbing film on the Top 250 since 2008’s The Dark Knight. Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, and produced by Lord and Miller.
Repost - BONUS EPISODE - Spiderman: Into The Spider-Verse
Bonus Episode Time! To welcome the film onto Netflix and to attempt to give it all the praise it deserves, we watch Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse. This movie blows away all recent animated and superhero films alike. It drips originality and brims with jokes, action, and lovable characters. The creators and animators swing for the fences and succeed throughout. Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman.
BONUS EPISODE - Three Colours: White
This week, in our art-house drama journey, we delve into 'Three Colors: White' (1994). We spotlight the film's intriguing plot, Julie Delpy's performance, and Kieślowski's celebrated storytelling. Does this second installment of the trilogy resonate differently with our hosts? Explore 'Three Colors: White', another installment of the trilogy directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
Episode 37 - Modern Times
Join us this week as we explore the acclaimed film "Modern Times" (1936) directed by Charlie Chaplin. Delve into its humor, storyline, and production, including the intriguing visa controversy that shaped Chaplin's career. Don't miss this captivating episode as we uncover the enduring legacy of Charlie Chaplin.
Episode 38 - The Intouchables
This week, we delve deep into a poignant French drama that explores an unconventional friendship crossing boundaries of class, race, and physical disability. We dissect The Intouchables (2011), directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, focusing on its intent, execution, and the social implications it portrays.
BONUS EPISODE - Who Framed Roger Rabbit
This week, we watch the only film in history where you can see Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse together on screen. Its also contains the most distributing scene of cartoon shoe murder. Melding animation and live action like never before, this movie remains a unique masterpiece of mixed genres and styles. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), directed by Robert Zemeckis.
BONUS EPISODE - The Banshees of Inisherin
This week, we are finishing the “bonus episode” director deep dive. We’ve watch all of of the playwright turned director Martin McDonagh’s movies. We’ve been looking forward to his newest film for some time, and he doesn’t disappoint. The Banshees of Inisherin (2022), directed by Martin McDonagh.
BONUS EPISODE - Seven Psychopaths
This week, we are continuing the “bonus episode” director deep dive. With the film The Banshees of Inisherin on the horizon, we’re going on a kick of the playwright turned director Martin McDonagh’s movies. The list may be small, but he is one of the best writer/directors working today. This week, we are doing his second feature length film, Seven Psychopaths (2012), as well as his very first film, the short Six Shooter (2004).
BONUS EPISODE - In Bruges
This week, we are continuing the “bonus episode” director deep dive. With the film The Banshees of Inisherin on the horizon, we’re going on a kick of the playwright turned director Martin McDonagh’s movies. The list may be small, but he is one of the best writer/directors working today. This week, we are doing his first feature length film, In Bruges (2008).
Episode 44 - Back To The Future
Its 2023! Theres nothing that says New Years Day like a film based on looking into the past. Currently, this movie has moved up to #30 on the IMDB top 250 since we froze it back in 2016, which speaks to how well this movie holds up over time. Back to the Future (1985), directed by Robert Zemeckis.
BONUS EPISODE - The Lost Boys
Week three of the October scary movie marathon! This week, we’re watching a film that bites heads and bleeds 80’s style. Equal parts comedy and horror, with some small town teen drama thrown in, this movie holds up great among other 80’s horror classics. The Lost Boys (1987), directed by Joel Schumacher.