Recorded - 10/4/2025
On Episode 342 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review three films that were drafted in our most anticipated films of the rest of the year lists! Do they all live up to the hype? Do any of them live up to the hype? Then, we take a look at the Oscar races now that the fall film festivals are behind us. Our power rankings revolves around underdogs in movies. Oh, and we're watching Mariners playoff baseball while we record. Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(7:35) "Anomalisa" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(12:25) "Ticket Out" - Todd Liotta Meter Karen Review
(15:00) "Crazed Fruit" - Zach Review
(18:25) "Jigoku" - Adam Horror Notes Review
(23:45) "Anemone" - Featured Review
(33:50) "The Smashing Machine" - Featured Review
(53:30) "Good Boy" - Featured Review
(58:50) 2026 Oscar Preview
(1:13:50) Power Rankings: Movie Underdogs
(2:04:50) Guessing Adam's List & Honorable Mentions
TRIVIA!!!
(2:15:30) "Tuesday, After Christmas" - Zach Trivia Review
(2:20:35) "Take Shelter" - Terry & Adam Trivia Review
(2:26:40) Trivia: MLB Franchise Playoffs
(2:40:00) Quote of the Day
Read Todd's Oscar preview: https://almostsideways.blogspot.com/2025/10/2026-oscar-predictions-october.html
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