Double Feature: Versus

On this one, it’s George Lucas’ “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones” vs. Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two”. Sand is the spice of life in this powerful two-header. Join as we discuss sand and its eternal metaphor for life and loss. Aftershow: – The end of “Rooster Teeth” – R.I.P. Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ba...

It’s part 3 of our annual Oscars episode! Where the films are discussed (oscar bait or no oscar bait) and the awards predictions don’t matter! On this one, we’re discussing Yprgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” and Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest”. Which one is a great contender and which one is bait? Let’s find out. Aftershow: –...

It’s part 2 of our annual Oscars episode! Where the films are discussed (oscar bait or no oscar bait) and the awards predictions don’t matter! On this one, we’re discussing Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon”, Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro” and Celine Song’s “Past Lives”. Which one is a great contender and which one is...

It’s our annual Oscars episode! Where the films are discussed (oscar bait or not) and the awards predictions don’t matter! On this one, we’re discussing Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction”, Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” and Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers”. Which one is a perfect Oscars contender? Let’s find out....

Musical Icons. The classic hero’s journey. On this one, we have Albert Magnoli’s iconic 1984 hit “Purple Rain,” starring the one and only Prince vs. Curtis Hanson’s memorable 2002 film “8 Mile” starring the one and only Eminem. Which icon wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – The “Madame Web” blowback – Marvel post-Jonathan M...

Love is in the air…maybe? On this one, we have two classic that subverted the romantic comedy genre forever. We have Rob Reiner’s classic film “When Harry Met Sally”(1989) vs. Marc Webb’s instant classic “(500) Days of Summer” (2009). Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak finally watches the classic Hitchcock film “Vertigo&#82...

On this one, we’re discussing two films starring a terrific character actor – Christopher Abbott. We have Nicolas Pesce’s “Piercing” (2018) vs. Zachary Wigon’s “Sanctuary” (2023). Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak and Brad give their review of the series “The Curse” (spoilers) LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow...

It’s for the glory! It’s for the riches! It’s for…the hilarity? On this one, we’re comparing two wacky comedies – Charles Ball’s “The Gumball Rally” (1976) vs. Hal Needham’s “The Cannonball Run” (1981). Which one gets to the finish line? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “Self R...

We got a great one, here! We’re comparing Frank Marshall’s 1993 classic “Alive” to J.A. Bayona’s “Society of the Snow” (2023). Both films concerning the 1972 Andres flight disaster, this is an emotional one, y’all. Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak gives a quick, spoiler-free review of “Night Swim” (review post...

Here we are again! On this one, Blak and Brad have a ball anbd discuss their top 10 films of 2023! What are yours? Aftershow: – R.I.P. to Tom Wilkinson and Andre Braugher – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “What If?” season 2 – The fellas discuss what they’re looking forward to in 2024 LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Inst...

On this one, we’re doing Blak’s favorite genre – Musicals! We have the classic 1974 animated film “The Year Without a Santa Claus” vs. the atrocious live-action 2006 remake. This one is gonna be interesting, folks! Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Jonathan Majors fallout LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Inst...

An episode of pure imagination….On this one, we’re comparing the three Wonkas. Mel Stuart’s “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971) vs. Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005) vs. Paul King’s “Wonka” (2023). Which one wins? Let’s find out! LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcin...

Here’s an interesting one. On this one, we’re comparing Pete Gleeson’s 2016 documentary “Hotel Coolgardie” to Kitty Green’s 2023 film “The Royal Hotel” (inspired by the latter). Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – The boys give a quick spoiler-free review of “The Boy and the Heron” LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us...

We’re finally here, folks! The episode Brad’s been begging for. On this episode, we’re pitting Edgar Wright’s “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” (2010) against the series “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” (2023). Which one will Brad geek out over more? Let’s find out! No Aftershow LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Instagr...

Blast from the past! On this one, we’re taking a look at Disney’s hidden gems: Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise’s “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” (2001) vs. John Musker and Ron Clements’ “Treasure Planet” (2002). Which one aged well? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”...

Growing up. First love. Heartbreak. On this episode, we have Richard Ayoade’s “Submarine” (2010) vs. Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom” (2012). Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Will Smith drama (also P. Diddy!) – “Coyote vs. Acme” fallout – Blak gives a spoiler-free (rather quick) review of “Poor Things”...

Everyone has a code, including hitman. But what happens when that code may lead to one’s own demise? On this episode, we have Jim Jarmusch’s “Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai” (1999) versus David Fincher’s “The Killer” (2023). Which one catches the target? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – End of actors’ strike! (temporarily) – Brad giv...

Was the critical hate justified? On this one, we’re pitting Danny Boyle’s “The Beach” (2000) against Alan Parker’s “The Life of David Gale” (2003). Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of the last episode of “Attack on Titan” (Seriously, he doesn’t ruin anything) – Blak gives a sp...

On this one, we’re plotting and planning…in the shadows! We have Robert De Niro’s “The Good Shepherd” (2006) vs. Tomas Alfredson’s “Tinker Tailor Solider Spy” (2011). Which one wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – R.I.P. Matthew Perry – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of David Fincher’s latest film “The Killer”...

On this one, we’re heading back to documentaries – but with a Sports twist! We got one of the best documentaries of all time, Steve James’ “Hoop Dreams” (1994) vs. The Safdie Brothers’ groundbreaking “Lenny Cooke” (2013). Which one makes the winning jump shot? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of “Killers...

On this one, we’re going into the depths of men spiraling into madness as only Paul Schrader can bring to the big screen. It’s Martin Scorsese’s classic thriller “Taxi Driver” (1976) vs. Paul Schrader’s “First Reformed” (2017). Which one is better? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of “Saw X” &#8211...

His story, her story, who’s telling the truth? On this episode, we got Akira Kurosawa’s influential masterpiece “Rashomon” (1950) vs . Brian De Palma’s underrated Cage-starring vehicle “Snake Eyes” (1998). Which film rings true? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a quick review of Loki episode 1 – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of...

Crossover time! We got two masters of cinema – Sam Raimi and the Coen Brothers and their almost-forgotten collaborations: Crimewave (1985; dir: Raimi) and The Huduscker Proxy (1994; dir: Coen Brothers). Which one wins out as being more silly? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – End of the WGA Strike! – Drew Barrymore show fallout – Brad discusses the finales of “Fionna...

Oh hey! It’s that superhero that no one cares about anymore. On this one folks, we have Peter Berg’s comedy “Hancock” (2008) vs. Julius Avery’s action flick “Samartitan” (2022). Which superhero is more pitiful and which one is more pitiless? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad continues to give his love for Star Wars’ newest effort “A...

Snoogins! It’s the return of form for director Kevin Smith. On this one, we have “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” (2019) vs. “Clerks III” (2022). Which one is more mindless and irreverant? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “My Adventures with Superman” Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Instagram/Twitter) @Brad...