Be careful what you do with your creations and reminder to avoid single men in isolated towers as we drag on through why this Frankenstein needed to be made, where we're expecting it to rise up in the technical achievement nominations, if casting swaps would make it worse or better, and if there is more to this frequently told story that we're just not getting. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Hop on your zoom calls and grab your stop watches as we count down (three times!) to impact, chat about why this screenplay structure didn't unfortunately work, Katheryn Bigelow's Oscar chances and her previous Oscar nominations, and a quick lesson on nuclear weapons role in today's society. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Trust your gut and get ready to be on the edge of your seat as we chat about the powerful work of Iranian films, moral dilemmas and how one can cope, if this will be the best ending of this years Oscar contenders, and how the screenplay drew viewers in to keep guessing. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Mark your calendars for the lunar eclipse and hold onto reality for as long as you can as we talk through the journey (spoiler warnings!) that Yorgos takes us on through a small but mighty cast of humans and/or aliens (?) determine what is the theme (plural?), chat about where this plot didn't hit the mark (3, 2, 1 countdown?) and discuss how to make a good movie poster (it's just Yorgos' posters, that's all.) Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
TW: The following film depicts various experiences of impacted mental health, particularly for mothers. If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to reach out to supports local to you (ex: counselor, support group, doctor) to get the help you deserve.
Call up your therapists and get ready to have the ceiling crash down as we dive into the heart pounding experience of watching this film, discuss Rose Byrne's chances at Best Actress, explore the mirrors that are put up around each character, and give our deepest repects to mum's out there. Thanks for listening and enjoy yhe movies!!
Listen as we take turns chatting through our movies we watched this October but didn't podcast about and want you to know about! Stay tuned at the end to hear what the month of November's theme is going to be. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Pass along your cassettes with no case and get ready to get in the feels as we talk about this film from different Springsteen fan perspectives, music biopics and what makes them good (or bad), the importance of the time period picked in a biopic, and if Nebraska is the album everyone needs to go listen to. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
TW: the following movie/podcast discussion contains homophobia and substance abuse - if you or someone you know has been impacted by either/all we encourage you to:
- connect with resources for 2SLGBTQIA individuals and allies: https://pflagcanada.ca/
- connect with substance use supports (in Canada, numbers vary by province)
Grab your tissues and get ready to feel your feelings as we break down storytelling throughout the years, the Monlight vs La La Land Oscar race, quiet stories that have the biggest impact, and one of the stand out movie posters of the last 10 years. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Get ready to go undercover and catch some gnarly waves as we ride our way into a bromance with 90's heartthrobs, discuss what makes this adrenaline high so silly, see who has what it takes to be a surfer, and see if crop tops are what makes guys being dudes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Gather up your clues and get ready for an extended edition time as we discuss one of (if not the most) iconic movie soundtracks of all time, why the Western genre has not continue with the same frequency as 60 years ago, Clint Eastwood's younger day charm, and Sergio Leone's impressive filmography as a director. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Get your fake ID's and find the confidence to talk to talk to your highschool crush as we break down what makes this movie influential in 21st century comedies, the perfect character of McLovin, compare it to other highschool buddy comedy films, and ask if we're too old to find this so funny. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Get up to bat but don't forget to rely on stats as we discuss how this script meets all viewers where they're at (regardless of how much knowlege you have of the game), how moneyball has impacted today's teams, sports movies that continue to show limited moments of the sport itself, and if Brad Pitt was born to be casted in this role. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
TW: the following movie/podcast discussion contains substance abuse - if you or someone you know has been impacted we encourage you to connect with substance use supports (in Canada, numbers vary by province.)
Call on your opponents and get ready to be undefeated as we chat about The Rock's physical and acting transformation, learn about the hype (and expense) of watching MMA, see if the box office tank hurts Oscar chances, and discuss the documentary style when a documentary already exists. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
TW: The following podcast/films discusses racism and racial based violence. We recognize that there is still much work to be done individually/systemically (and encourage those who are in power and privilege positions to be putting in the work!!!) and the continued impact from racism can impact persons of colour drastically. The following resources are options if you need:
Practice your speeches and get ready to influence the country as we discuss the grandess of Spike Lee's epic film, the Academy's infamous Best Actor snub, where history shys away from sharing, and how even a three hour plus movie can feel too short when there's so much story to tell. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Listen as take turns chatting through our movies we watched this September but didn't podcast about and want you to know about! Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Leave your cellphones behind and don't forget the code word as we dive in (with very limited spoilers!) to the Oscar contender of the year, discuss the technicality of the car chase shots, chat about the divide this can cause with viewers and wrap up Leo month with one of hus funnier performances. Stay tuned for the end where we rank our Leo performances of this past month! Thanks for watching and enjoy the movies!!
Get your pink sheets ready and build up your tolerance to profanity as we talk about the insane nature of the white collar life, Leo's defining performance that still didn't get him an Oscar win, how crime can just seem like one fun party, and see the parallels between this and Goodfellas. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!
Hop on your horses and get ready to be the hero as we chat about the supporting performances that stole the show, how to cope with the amount of violence and blood on screen, inquire about who is telling whose story and how, and see songs made a surprising appearance. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Brace yourself in reality and get ready to be confused as we attempt to walk through the dream within a dream within a dream, discuss Christopher Nolan's technical achievements and how they still hold up 15 years later, see the parallels with Leo's character to his other 2010 movie release, and determine what our token would be if we had to choose. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Get ready for a non-stop game of cat and mouse and fingers crossed you're the mouse that churns that cream into butter as we discuss what it takes to be a con man, how John William's score sets the perfect backdrop, the status a suit brings, and the lasting impression of a perfectly directed scene. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!