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OGs will know that Derek Cianfrance has been a favorite around these parts since the early days of the podcast, and he’s finally back with a new feature film, “Roofman”. Check out the review, and hang out after to catch up with us as we discuss some other stuff we’ve been watching. Cheers! 0:00 – Introductions 24:10 – “Roofman” Spoiler-Free Review 1:06:56 - What We’ve Been Watching Original Music...

Is this one a smash, or pass? Tune in to find out. 0:00 – Introductions 15:46 – “The Smashing Machine” Spoiler-Free Review 1:27:30 - What We’ve Been Watching Original Music provided by Kurt Moren https://ofsilent.life/

The gang is back after a brief hiatus, but boy do we have a big one for y’all. The man the myth the legend Paul Thomas Anderson is back with his 10th feature-length film, “One Battle After Another”. Currently one of the highest rated films of all time on Letterboxd, the hype could not be more huge. But as you know, nothing is official until the Cream Team weighs in. Stick around for the second hal...

Unfortunately Paris got caught stealing pants from the toilet store, so she spent the evening of this recording in the slammer. This leaves Matt and Travis to pick up the pieces and come together for an absolutely crucial, highly anticipated episode. The man the myth the legend Darren Aronofsky is back with his new film “Caught Stealing”, and as some of his biggest fans, the entire film podcasting...

Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke are back with the second installment in their lesbian b-movie trilogy. “Honey Don’t” has arrived, and reception has been lukewarm to say the least. How does it stack up against “Drive Away Dolls” and the rest of the films in the Coen brother’s oeuvre? Tune in to find out. Oh loooooots of stuff in what we’ve been watching too, don’t miss it. 0:00 – Introductions 26:50 –...

The hype and marketing train behind this thing has been off the charts, but we’re here with the DEFINITIVE take on the new horror film “Weapons”, starring real-life couple Julia Garner and Josh Brolin. Okay, that last part isn’t true. I’m just lazy and recycled this entire description from the last episode because it’s actually pretty fitting. So what’s the dealio, is it a new benchmark for elevat...

The hype and marketing train behind this thing has been off the charts, but we’re here with the DEFINITIVE take on the new horror film “Together”, starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie. So what’s the dealio, is it a new benchmark for elevated horror? Stinky poo poo caca? Somewhere in the middle? You’ll have to listen to the review to find out. Cheers! 0:00 – Introductions 18:18 – “...

BIG double feature for y’all this episode. In a stunning reversal of policy, we have decided to return to the MCU for a featured review for the first time since “Spider-Man: Far From Home”. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” kicks off Phase Six of the MCU, and we have thoughts. First though, enjoy our discussion of the latest Netflix comedy and Adam Sandler nostalgia vehicle, “Happy Gilmore 2”. DIS...

First thing first, you’re going to hear Matt state this is episode 172. Stupid fucking idiot, don’t listen to him. Second, thanks for checking out this episode! The featured review is the new film from acclaimed/divisive writer and director Ari Aster, with his new film “Eddington”. We didn’t go back and check the tape to verify, however we have a feeling this might be our longest, most thorough re...

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s our review of the new DC Comics film “Superman”. Join us for an in-depth discussion about the latest superhero movie in a loooooooong line of superhero movies. How does it stack up against previous Superman movies? Is Superman woke? Does he hang dong? You’ll have to listen to find out. 0:00 – Introductions 18:49 – “Superman” Spoiler-Free Review 1:14:52 - What...

Hey, that new dinosaur movie is out. We talk about it. And other stuff. Bye. 0:00 – Introductions 16:16 – “Jurassic World Rebirth” Spoiler-Free Review 1:01:40 - What We’ve Been Watching Original Music provided by Kurt Moren https://ofsilent.life/

We’ve got an action-packed, octane-fueled banger of an episode this week. Our featured review is the highly anticipated “F1”, and to celebrate we paired it with the second iteration of our new draft feature! Before we draft sports movies though, sandwiched in between is a discussion of our five favorite movies of the year so far now that we’re at the halfway point. And of course, we close out the...

You know the drill at this point. You can clearly read the name of the episode you just hit play on. You know we’re gonna review the new Wes Anderson film, “The Phoenician Scheme”. However, what you DON’T know is that we’re starting a new monthly draft segment, and this is the inaugural edition! You’ll have to listen to find out more about the rules and the long term implications, but the draft se...

Those crazy Aussie brothers are back with their follow-up to the 2022 smash horror film “Talk To Me”. Join us for an in-depth discussion of Danny and Michael Philippou’s “Bring Her Back”, including a meaty spoiler section (check the show notes to avoid spoilers). As always we spend the last section of the show catching you up on the other stuff we’ve been watching since the last episode, and this...

Not only is Paris back for this episode, but we also have a special guest! Befitting for the featured film we’re reviewing, “Friendship”, we’ve brought on our friend Kyle from Suds and Cinema to do a collaboration episode! This new A24 comedy isn’t for everyone…is it for us? Check out the in-depth discussion, as well as a short-ish but sweet roundtable covering all of the other stuff we’ve been wa...

We’re down a Paris this episode, so it’s up to the dynamic duo of Matt and Travis to hold down the fort once again and review the film that everyone is talking about. You’ve seen the trailers, you’ve seen the memes and tiktoks, and you’ve seen the Weeknd’s big ass teeth, but what about the movie itself? Is “Hurry Up Tomorrow” as ass as everyone is saying? Well, that’s where we come in. As always,...

We’ve got the full crew here, we’ve got a new Nic Cage movie, and we’ve got thoughts. The perfect ingredients for a killer discussion of “The Surfer”. Does the movie sink, or swim? Make sure you hang around for the second half of the episode to find out Matt’s nephew’s current top 3 movies of all time. 0:00 – Introductions 19:26 – “The Surfer” Spoiler-Free Review 1:02:59 - What We’ve Been Watching...

Lookie here, it’s the shortest episode we’ve had in a very long time! Now, is that indicative of the quality of the movie in our featured review, “Havoc”? Who knows, you’ll have to listen to find out. Oh and Paris is back for this one after an absence last time, in case that’s your thing. Any Paris stans who checked out of the last episode, welcome back and you’re welcome. 0:00 – Introductions 18:...

Paris is out of town this week, so we called in a heavy hitter. This episode is a collaboration with fellow film podcast Cinema Speak! Matt and Travis join forces with Brad to discuss the new film from Ryan Coogler, “Sinners”. Long review, lots of thoughts, it’s huge. Get into it. 0:00 – Introductions 31:06 – “Sinners” Spoiler-Free Review 1:19:11 - “Sinners” Review Continued 1:36:57 - What We’ve B...

After a brief vacation/hiatus, we’re back with the payoff episode! The draft from episode 159 culminates in a best films of the century bracket, where there can only be one winner. What film will it be? 0:00 – Introductions 22:37 – Best Films of the Century So Far Bracket Original Music provided by Kurt Moren https://ofsilent.life/

The maestro of mid is back again for the second time already this year! Join us for a discussion of Steven’s Soderbergh’s new marital spy thriller “Black Bag”, followed by one of our fan favorite drafts. This time out, to celebrate March Madness we’re drafting the top 16 movies of the century so far, which will culminate next episode with a bracket to determine a winner! Due to scheduling issues,...

Listen, when you’ve written like 200 of these episode intros, it can get a little stale. And today, I don’t wanna! Check out our review of “Mickey 17”. Listen to what we’ve been watching. You know the drill. Now fuck off. 0:00 – Introductions 25:29 – “Mickey 17” Spoiler-Free Review 1:16:43 – What We’ve Been Watching Original Music provided by Kurt Moren https://ofsilent.life/

Episode 157: The Monkey and Oscars 2025 by Cinephile's Digest

After back-to-back unexcused absences, delinquent Paris returns to the show for a spirited review of “Companion”. We all came at this one from different perspectives, which made for what we hope you find to be a very entertaining and informative review of the film. As always, stick around to the end to get caught up on everything else we’ve been watching since you last heard from us. Enjoy! 0:00 –...

Stupid hockey fans plugged up Paris’s internet, so unfortunately for the second episode in a row we are without her. We had to scrap our original review plans due to a winter storm that rolled through, so instead you get to hear two cis white guys definitively rank the top 10 romantic comedies of all time! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we thought now is as good a time as any to bri...