Double Feature: Versus

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...

Rock n’ Roll. Comedy. There’s only one legend that could bring these two themes together – Jack Black. On this one, we have Richard Linklater’s “The School of Rock” (2003) vs. “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny” (2006). Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Updates on WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike – Blak gives a spoiler-free overview...

Two guys who are having some of the most very, very, very, bad days ever. On this one, it’s David Fincher’s “The Game” (1997) vs. Morten Tyldum’s “Headhunters” (2011). Which film is more unpredictable? Which one is a wilder ride? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of the series “Ted Lasso” – Blak giv...

Our first true crime doc episode. And this one is a jaw-dropping, emotional doozy. We got Kurt Kuenne’s “Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father” (2008) vs. Skye Borgman’s “Abducted in Plain Sight” (2017). Who wins? Which one is more shocking? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – SAG/WGA Strike updates – Brad discusses The Venture Bros. finale...

Barbie. Oppenheimer. Enough said. Who wins? Let’s find out! No aftershow. LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Instagram/Twitter) @BradWoessner (Twitter) @brad.woessner (Instagram) @doublefeaturevs (Instagram/Twitter) Find us on Facebook – Double Feature: Versus Find our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and many more! Find our written reviews...

The two sides of Ben Affleck. On this one, we got John Woo’s “Paycheck” (2003) vs. Robert Rodriguez’s “Hypnotic” (2023). Which Ben wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – The actors join the writers’ strike! – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of Nimona. LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Instagram/Twitter) @B...

The toons meet the humans! On this one, we have Robert Zemeckis’ “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” (1988) vs. Ralph Bakshi’s “Cool World” (1992). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review on the new series “My Adventures with Superman” – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of the new Mission Impossible – Bl...

Happy Fourth everyone! On this one, we got Mike Birbiglia’s “Sleepwalk With Me” (2012) vs. Louis C.K and Joe List’s “Fourth of July” (2022). Which is funnier? Which is darker? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of “Indy Jones 5” – Barbie vs. Oppenheimer marketing – Early reviews of “Mission: Im...

On this one, we got something special. It’s Akira Kurosawa’s classic film “Ikiru” (1952) vs. Oliver Hermanus’ British remake “Living” (2022). Who did it better? Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of “No Hard Feelings” – The recent Titanic tragedy – A.I. being used in Hollywood LIKE, S...

On this one, we got Jay Oliva’s “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox” (2013) vs. Andy Muschietti’s “The Flash (2023). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Quick “Spiderverse” review (spoilers) – Blak gives spoiler-free reviews of “The Blackening” and “Elemental” (Reviews now on 8bitwaffles.com) LIKE, SHARE AND...

This is a special one folks. On this one, Brad finally convinces Blak to binge-watch (more like inhale), HBO’s series Barry. On this episode, the duo deep dives into each season, wax poetic on what makes this show great and discuss THAT ENDING. Enjoy! LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Instagram/Twitter) @BradWoessner (Twitter) @brad.woessner (Instagram) @d...

Growing up can be painful…and sad as hell. On this one, we got Stephen Chbosky’s “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) vs. Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” (2015). Who wins? Let’s find out! LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Instagram/Twitter) @BradWoessner (Twitter) @brad.woessner (Instagra...

The perfect crime…by not the most perfect culprits. On this one, we have Jared Hess’ “Masterminds” (2016) vs. Steven Soderbergh’s “Logan Lucky” (2017). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of “Fast X” LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Instagram/Twitter) @B...

Killing Nazis…what’s better to watch, huh? On this one, we have Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Basterds” (2009) vs. Jalmari Helander’s “Sisu” (2022). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Blak discusses rewatching Westworld Season 2 – The emergence of long-ass movies and “Part 2” sequels LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIB...

Well…these were something. We got a great, odd one here folks where we have Charlie Kaufman’s “Synecdoche, New York” (2008) vs. Ari Aster’s “Beau Is Afraid” (2023). Who wins this zany one? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of “BlackBerry” – Brad talks about the last season of Barry (spoiler-f...

First Features…most of the times they give glimpses into greatness. Sometimes…well, let’s just get into it. On this one, we have Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Castle of Cagliostro” (1979) vs. Mamuro Oshii’s “Urusei Yatsura: Only You” (1983). Then, we give a spoiler-infused quick review of “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 3”. Who wins? Let&#821...

Parallel worlds, parallel loves…on this episode, we’re comparing Jun Matsumoto’s “To Every You I’ve Loved Before” (2023) to Ken’ichi Kasai’s “To Me, The One Who Loved You” (2023). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “Suzume” – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of &...

Vee vant to drink your blood….or talk about characters that want to. This episode, we’re reuniting with our favorite thespian – the Cage! It’s Robert Bierman’s “Vampire’s Kiss” (1988) vs. Chris McKay’s “Renfield” (2023). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of the Netflix series...

Let’s a go! It’s Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel’s “Super Mario Bros.” (1993) vs. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (2023). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “Tetris” – Blak gives spoiler-free reviews of “Air” and the new series &...

Beginning to end. Life to Death. On this one, we’re contrasting Chad Stahelski’s “John Wick” (2014) and “John Wick: Chapter 4” (2023). Who survives? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Blak gives a reassessment of his “hate” for musicals – Jonathan Majors’ arrest – Justin Roiland update

It’s the battle of campy horror! On this episode, we got David R. Ellis’ “Snakes on a Plane” vs. Elizabeth Banks’ “Cocaine Bear”! Who wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of co-creator Donald Glover’s newest series...

Part 2. We’re doing the final countdown – It’s Top Gun: Maverick (2022) vs. Tár (2022) vs. Triangle of Sadness (2022). Who wins this final battle? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Blak Cinephile gives a spoiler-free review of “65” and “Scream VI” LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Instagram/Twitter) @BradWo...