Here you will find simple, honest, straight-forward (okay, maybe not that straight-forward: we do like to tangent, occasionally) movie reviews for both new and not-so-new films.
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Here you will find simple, honest, straight-forward (okay, maybe not that straight-forward: we do like to tangent, occasionally) movie reviews for both new and not-so-new films.
Sometimes, we will even take a look back at movies you (and we) may have missed the first time around.
If you really want to keep track of everything we do and say (and why wouldn't you?), you can follow us on FACEBOOK and TWITTER, where you will find random bits of movie and entertainment information and commentary as we get them and pass them along.
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It’s no lie that Brendan Fraser is undergoing a career renaissance, and rightly so, as his Oscar-wining performance in The Whale demonstrated, and who may have surpassed that performance here.
103 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by Hikari, Stephen Blahut
Directed by Hikari
Synopsis:
An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection.
Have a listen as the guys discuss this one.
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That's right, it's time for the annual tradition of "actor completely changes themselves physically for a role."
This time, it's Sydney Sweeney breaking a sweat and lacing up the gloves for
135 Minutes, Rated R
Written by David Michôd, Mirrah Foulkes, Katherine Fugate
Directed by David Michôd
Synopsis:
Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim.
But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.
So... do her punches land a knockout blow or will it be a TKO for this biopic?
Listen to find out.
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From Netflix Animation,
90 Minutes, Rated PG
Written by Erik Benson, Alex Woo
Directed by Erik Benson, Alex Woo
Synopsis:
Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family.
How does this one stack up against the Disneys and Dreamworks?
Pull up a pillow and find out.
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Racing into theaters this weekend, Edgar Wright brings us a new vision of a Stephen King classic:
133 Minutes, Rated R
Written by Stephen King, Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright
Directed by Edgar Wright
Synopsis:
A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to go anywhere in the world, are pursued by "hunters" hired to kill them.
Glen Powell steps into the immortal Arnold Schwarzenegger's combat boots for this one.
Can he race this thing to the finish line?
Listen and find out.
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In theaters now, Russell Crowe and Rami Malek go head to head, with Richard E Grant and Michael Shannon backing them up, in
148 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by James Vanderbilt, Jack El-Hai
Directed by James Vanderbilt
Synopsis:
A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring.
Heady and depressing stuff, with some absolutely sizzling performances (especially Michael Shannon).
Have a listen.
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Welcome back friend of the show Val Cameron as she and Mark discuss
119 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by Scott Cooper, Warren Zanes
Directed by Scott Cooper
Synopsis:
Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band. Based on Warren Zanes' book.
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This week, Oscar winner Emma Stone re-teams with director Yorgos Lanthimos in a sticky tale of conspiracy and paranoia:
118 Minutes, Rated R
Written by Will Tracy, Jang Joon-hwan
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Synopsis:
Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
Yorgos' films aren't for everyone, and our own responses to his films have been varied. How will we respond to this (somewhat) conventional tale, then?
Listen and find out.
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The guys both really enjoyed the risk-taking results Disney garnered from the first two volumes of
So they were very much looking forward to this third installment.
Can the streak continue?
Listen and find out.
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A couple years ago, Colleen Hoover had the first film adaptation of one of her novels in theaters (IT ENDS WITH US). Now, we have the second:
117 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by Colleen Hoover, Susan McMartin
Directed by Josh Boone
Synopsis:
Centers on the strained relationship between young mother Morgan Grant and her teenage daughter Clara, exacerbated by Morgan's husband Chris's tragic death, forcing them to navigate life's challenges together.
Mark and Ryan freely admit they are not the target demo for this (or the other) film, but can this admittedly appealing cast win them over?
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Well, you don't get a film like this one every day:
72 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by Alex Cannon, Ben Leonberg
Directed by Ben Leonberg
Synopsis:
A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.
This is a film which deserves to be talked about, so listen as we do just that.
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it's no secret that the buys very much enjoy when A24 kicks out a new movie to chew on, and this one was no exception.
Some heady and unusual stuff from writer/director Mary Bronstein and star Rose Byrne:
113 Minutes, Rated R
Written and Directed by Mary Bronstein
Synopsis:
With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.
What do the guys think about this one?
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If it walks like a Gothic Horror and talks like a Gothic Horror, it must be the granddaddy of all Gothic Horrors,
149 Minutes, Rated R
Written by Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
Synopsis:
A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Mark and Ryan absolutely love Guillermo's work, so this one should be a slam dunk.
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Scott Derrickson is calling, but will Finney answer again?
114 Minutes, Rated R
Written by C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson, Joe Hill
Directed by Scott Derrickson
Synopsis:
As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake.
Mark and Ryan were both fans of the first film, and hope the sequel can avoid the common pitfalls of other horror franchises.
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Breaking into theaters today, Channing Tatum is:
126 Minutes, Rated R
Written by Derek Cianfrance, Kirt Bunn
Directed by Derek Cianfrance
Synopsis:
A charismatic criminal, while on the run from the police, hides in a hidden space of a toy store. There, he adopts a new identity and becomes involved with an employee, beginning a relationship as unlikely as it is risky.
Is ROOFMAN going to get away with his cinematic crimes or get taken down by the Box Office Police?
Listen and find out.
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Streaking into theaters this week, it's the third entry in the venerable TRON franchise,
119 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Written by Jesse Wigutow, David DiGilio, Steven Lisberger
Directed by Joachim Ronning
Synopsis:
A highly sophisticated Program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission.
Mark may have been looking forward to this one more than Ryan, but may also have been more unnerved by the idea of its very existence, as well.
So how did Disney do with this one?
Listen on and find out.
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Now playing on Apple TV+ (our favorite streaming service... still not a sponsor), it's Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera in
129 Minutes, Rated R
Written by Brad Ingelsby, Paul Greengrass, Lizzie Johnson
Directed by Paul Greengrass
Synopsis:
A wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a terrifying inferno.
Based on true events, how do Mark and Ryan feel this one stacks up as a cinematic tale of disaster and heroism?
Listen and find out.
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Blowing up into theater for a limited run this Friday (October 10) before heading to NETFLIX in two weeks, it's the latest from director Kathryn Bigelow:
112 Minutes, Rated R
Written Noah Oppenheim
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Synopsis:
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
Mark and Ryan have different takes on this one, be sure to let them know who you agree with.
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This time, the guys step into the ring with Dwayne "don't call me The Rock" Johnson as he takes a shot at his most dramatic role to date as fighter Mark Kerr in:
123 Minutes, Rated R
Written and Directed by Benny Safdie
Synopsis:
The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion, Mark Kerr.
Is this one a knockout or will it get TKOed?
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Another year, another FanX. This time, Mark and Ryan both got to do some panel work (with and without celebrities), featuring folks like John Rhys-Davies, Danny Elfman, and Sean Schemmell, and topics like Monty Python and the Holy Grail and A24 (one of our favorite studios).
How did the event run overall?
Watch and find out.
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Have a listen as Mark and Ryan catch up on one of the more enjoyable streaming series they've watched
8 Episodes (~ 45 Min each), Rated TV-14
Created by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Synopsis:
Follows Wednesday Addams' years as a student, when she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a killing spree, and solve the mystery that embroiled her parents.
They both enjoyed Season 1 quite a bit and had high hopes as Season 2 finally hit Netflix after too long a delay. At only 8 episodes, can it possibly hold a candle -- or their interest -- to season1?
Listen and find out.
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