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We're back in action! On this weeks episode, we talk about Transylvania and the famous mysteries of Nosferatu ! Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Succumb to the darkness. Will the vampire and the young woman become true lovers? Or will a solution to the vampire plague arise? We co...

On this weeks episode, we find out what value truly means (metaphorically) as we talk about our viewing of the film Poor Things ! Poor Things  follows the life of the character Bella, who is Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, and set on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. She grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation in a film that is set in Oxford...

On this weeks episode, what does it take Oliver Quick to be accepted by others at Oxford University in the new film  Saltburn ! Saltburn is a film that is set in Oxford and Northamptonshire, England. It focuses on an Oxford University student who becomes fixated with a popular, aristocratic fellow student at his university, who later invites him to spend the summer at his eccentric family's estate...

On this weeks episode, we're asking the question do you know how to drive a racecar? Or more importantly, were you aware video games could inspire you to become a racecar driver?!  Gran Turismo is a film based upon the true story of Jann Mardenborough, whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver. As the story moves forward and races conti...

On this weeks episode, it's all about understanding relationships as we dive into the all new film  Past Lives . Past Lives is a film that showcases the story of two people in a close bond throughout their life. As the story moves forward though, the questions remains whether or not they should truly be in a romantic relationship with one another or whether they see that for themselves. What peril...

On this weeks episode, we're going back to ye olden times with treasure, bandits, and drama between friends like you may have never thought as we cover the film  The Count of Monte Cristo ! The Count of Monte Cristo is a film that displays the story of two friends in the era of Napoleon Bonapart in France. Edmond (Jim Caviezel) and Fernand (Guy Pierce) seem like two trusting friends; however, as t...

On this weeks episode, we take it back it to the college days of the 70's with National Lampoon's over the top cult classic  Animal House ! Animal House  is a film that begins by following two freshmen that just want to be cool! Larry (Thomas Hulce) and Kent (Stephen Furst) attempt to pledge the snooty Omega Theta Pi House, but are summarily rejected. But they find acceptance with the Delta Tau Ch...

We're back and we're blazing through the fantasy realms of the brand new film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves ! This weeks film follows Edgin (Chris Pine) and his group of fellow adventurers as they do what they can to steal a "Tablet of Reawakening", save the town, save Edgin's daughter, and many other perils along the way! How well does this film compare to the real tabletop game of Dung...

On this weeks episode, we're going back to the classics to take a look at the silent film  Modern Times ! Modern Times is a film that follows Charlie Chaplin's memorable character The Tramp employed at a state-of-the-art factory where the inescapable machinery completely overwhelms him, and where various mishaps keep getting him sent to prison. Very soon when an orphan girl (Paulette Goddard) gets...

We're back in full gear! This week we're taking a look at the 2013 thriller Prisoners . The film follows Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) who losses his 6 year old daughter Anna and is on the hunt to find where she has gone off to or who may have taken her. He begins to take matters into his own hands as the lead detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) pursues multiple leads and the pressure mounts. What kind...

This week we're taking a look at the unknown struggles of life with garden gnomes in the feature length animated film 'Gnome Alone'. The film follows a lead character Chloe (Becky G) who learns that there is more than she thought to the new home her mother has moved her into. In fact, so much more because she finds that she and the house gnomes are the only ones who can offer protection to the tow...

This week we're talking all about a misshapen friendship in the old times of Ireland with the recent film release 'The Banshees of Inisherin'. The film which was written and directed by Martin McDonagh, follows the story of Pádraic (Colin Farrell) whom is devastated when his buddy Colm (Brendan Gleeson) suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship and Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged re...

Happy New Year! This week we're talking all about the newest film from director Darren Aronofsky, 'The Whale'! The screenplay which was written and adapted by a play created by Samuel D. Hunter, follows the story of an obese and reclusive English teacher who tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. What other stories intertwine with the main charact...

This week we're talking all about the weirdest man of all and his newest film to premier, 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story'! Directed by Eric Appel and written by Eric Appel and Al Yankovic, 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' is a parody biopic that covers the life story of Weird Al Yankovic and how he came to become who is today. Is there any fact that goes along with the parody? Or is it all just one g...

This week's episode is all about searching for a lost city...literally! We're taking a look at the brand new film 'The Lost City'. Directed by Adam and Aaron Nee, 'The Lost City' is all about action thrills while still keeping comedy lines first hand. With Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum front and center, the film has a promise to deliver on with such talented actors and actresses. Does the film...

This week's episode is a contemporary comedic mystery thriller! We're taking a look deep into the brand new film 'See How They Run'. Directed by Tom George and screenplay written by Mark Chappell, 'See How They Run' fits the bill of a classic whodunit murder mystery with some comedic twists and turns for all the Agatha Christie fans out there. Even if you've never heard of Agatha Christie before,...

This week's episode is all about the unexpected hero from a place we would never suspect. This week we're taking a look back at the film 'Hellboy' from 2004. Written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro, 'Hellboy' is a superhero/action film that is based upon the comic book story originally created by author Mike Mignola. In the film, a demonic beast-turned superhero known as Hellboy secretly works...

This week's episode is all about escaping a problem when you hardly know it's there! That's right, this weeks film is 'Hush' from 2016. Written and directed by Mike Flanagan, 'Hush' is a horror film that features Kate Siegal in the lead role as a mute and deaf writer that plays the defense against a serial killer constantly trying to take her out through the duration of this film. How does a story...

This week's episode is all about solving crime like a true private detective as shown by the two detectives we'll be talking all about in this week's film "The Nice Guys"! Written and directed by Shane Black, "The Nice Guys" is a neo-noir action comedy film that features Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in the title roles who team up to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl throughout the...

This week's episode is all about love as we discuss the ins and outs of the classic film "When Harry Met Sally...". Written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner, "When Harry Met Sally..." is a film that helps turn the page on realism with the psychology between relationships. Was this film the start of popular romantic comedies to come? Does this film help explain how to properly communicate...

This week's episode features special guest and film critic, Matt Fagerholm, to discuss the ins and outs of the film industry and its correlation with this weeks film "Thirteen Conversations About One Thing". Written and directed by Jill Sprecher, "Thirteen Conversations About One Thing" really showcases elements of realism with lifelike conversational situtations between various people. We're so e...

This weeks episode is our 100th episode! To celebrate we talk about a film that neither of us had heard of until this past week, "Hell Comes to Frogtown"! Written and produced by Donald G. Jackson, "Hell Comes to Frogtown" raises the bar for strange films everywhere with a plot that involves main character Sam Hell (Roddy Piper) needing to take on what is referred to as "a very special assignment....

On this weeks episode we're talking all about the classic film directed by David Lynch, 'Lost Highway'! Written by David Lynch and Barry Gifford, Lost Highway is a neo-noir film that follows the life of character Fred Madison (Bill Pullman) who begins receiving mysterious VHS tapes at his home. When suddenly convicted of murder, the story takes a turn and his character dissapears and is replaced b...

On our podcast this week we are talking all about the brand new action thriller film 'The Gray Man'.  Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, and based upon the novel The Gray Man by Mark Greaney, 'The Gray Man' is an action packed film that follows the story of a man hoping to unearth the details behind the corruption that is controlling the CIA. With performances from Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and B...