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Episode 229 - Prisoners
Jan 29

Jan 29 Episode 229 - Prisoners

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Crime, Drama, Thriller, Crime Fiction

This week, we watch the high-tension thriller about child abduction, and a father, played by Hugh Jackman, that will do whatever it takes to save them - Prisoners. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Episode 230 - Barry Lyndon
Jan 29

Jan 29 Episode 230 - Barry Lyndon

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Historical Period Drama, Comedy, Drama

This week, we watch the tale of the life and struggles of a man living in 18th century England, Barry Lyndon. Directed by the master himself, Stanley Kubrick.

Episode 231 - The Battle of Algiers
Jan 15

Jan 15 Episode 231 - The Battle of Algiers

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War, Drama, Historical Period Drama

This week, we watch the horrifying, documentary-like masterpiece about the the acts or terror and oppression between the occupying French and the National Liberation Front (FLN) in 1960's Algeria, The Battle of Algiers. Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.

Episode 232 - Dog Day Afternoon
Jan 8

Jan 8 Episode 232 - Dog Day Afternoon

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Crime, Drama, Thriller

This week, we watch the bank robbery movie that was based on the true story of John Wojtowicz, who set out to rob a bank to pay for his transgendered wife's sex change operation- Dog Day Afternoon (1975). Directed by Sidney Lumet.

Episode 233 - Catch Me If You Can
Jan 1

Jan 1 Episode 233 - Catch Me If You Can

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Drama, Crime, Comedy, Biographical

This week, we watch the stylized true story of Frank W. Abagnale Jr., the most successful bank robber/con artist of all time, Catch Me If You Can (2002). Directed by Steven Spielberg.

Episode 234 - The Martian
Dec 25

Dec 25 Episode 234 - The Martian

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Drama, Action, Science Fiction, Adventure

This week, Matt Damon gets stuck on Mars.  Will he get off? Lets find out! The Martian (2015), Directed by Ridley Scott.

Episode 235 - Ip Man
Dec 18

Dec 18 Episode 235 - Ip Man

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Drama, Biographical, Action, Martial Arts

This week, we watch a kung fu movie that aim's to detail the life of the legendary master of Bruce Lee, Ip Man (2008). Directed by Wilson Yip.

Episode 236 - The Imitation Game
Dec 11

Dec 11 Episode 236 - The Imitation Game

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Biographical, War, Thriller, Drama

This week, we watch the best picture nominated biopic about the genius mathematician Alan Turning, and his immense contributions towards the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II. Directed by Morten Tyldum.

Episode 237 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Dec 4

Dec 4 Episode 237 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

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Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Swashbuckler

This week, we watch the theme-park-ride based film that started one of the biggest movie franchises of all time, due in no small part to Johnny Depp's unique creation, Jack Sparrow - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003). Directed by Gore Verbinski.

Episode 238 - The Help
Nov 28

Nov 28 Episode 238 - The Help

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Drama, Comedy, Historical Period Drama

This week, we watch the movie based on the very popular book, The Help (2011), about an author who decides to write about African American maids during the Civil Rights Movement. Directed by Tate Taylor.

Episode 239 - Fanny and Alexander
Nov 21

Nov 21 Episode 239 - Fanny and Alexander

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Drama, Historical Period Drama

This week, we watch Ingmar Bergman's final theatrical release, Fanny and Alexander (1982), a story of two children in Sweden and their lives growing up.

Episode 240 - Guardians of the Galaxy
Nov 13

Nov 13 Episode 240 - Guardians of the Galaxy

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Comedy, Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction

This week, we watch the Marvel Studios surprise hit, Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), starring a slew of new favorite characters, including a raccoon and a tree. Directed by James Gunn.

Episode 241 - A Fistful of Dollars
Nov 6

Nov 6 Episode 241 - A Fistful of Dollars

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Action, Western

This week, we watch the first Spaghetti Western ever made, which also launched Clint Eastwood into stardom, A Fistful of Dollars (1964). Directed by Sergio Leone.  

Episode 242 - The Avengers
Oct 30

Oct 30 Episode 242 - The Avengers

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Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction

This week, we watch Marvel's record breaking Superhero ensemble that changed blockbusters forever, The Avengers (2012).  Directed by Joss Whedon.

Episode 243 - Castle in the Sky
Oct 24

Oct 24 Episode 243 - Castle in the Sky

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Action, Animated

This week, we watch Studio Ghibli's first animated movie, Castle in the Sky (1986), a tale of two orphans and a floating city.  Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Episode 244 - Roman Holiday
Oct 16

Oct 16 Episode 244 - Roman Holiday

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Comedy

This week, we watch the classic romantic comedy, Roman Holiday (1953), directed by William Wyler, and starring Gregory Peck and Aubrey Hepburn, in her breakout role.  

Episode 245 - The King's Speech
Oct 10

Oct 10 Episode 245 - The King's Speech

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Biographical, Comedy, Drama, Historical Period Drama, War

This week, we watch the Best Picture Oscar winning biopic about King George VI, The King's Speech (2010), directed by Tom Hooper.  

Episode 246B - Gangs of Wasseypur - Part II
Oct 2

Oct 2 Episode 246B - Gangs of Wasseypur - Part II

Mission 250 Staff
Crime, Action, Biographical, Drama

This week, we watch Part II of the action filled Indian gang epic, Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), directed by Anurag Kashyap.  

 

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