Double Feature: Versus

It’s that time of the year! Our annual Oscars lineup! On this episode, we got Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin” vs. Edward Berger’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” (2022) vs. Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans”. Who wins in this triple battle? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Blak Cinephile gives a spoiler-free...

Two female-led films. Two powerful, thought-provoking topics. On this one, we have Maria Schrader’s “She Said” (2022) vs. Sarah Polley’s “Women Talking” (2022). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – The fellas give a spoiler-filled review of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blak...

Once upon a time, two cinephiles discussed two great faily tale comedies. On this episode, we have Rob Reiner’s “The Princess Bride” (1987) vs. Matthew Vaughn’s “Stardust” (2007). Who wins and lives happily ever after? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Movies released exclusively via streaming vs. movies released theatrically – AMC Theatres&#...

Battle of the races. Battle of the families. This episode, we got Rick Famuyiwa’s “Our Family Wedding” (2010) vs. Kenya Barris’ “You People” (2023). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Blak discusses starting “The Last of Us” series and watching the final season of “Atlanta” (spoilers) – Brad gives a spoiler-fr...

Tense decisions. Important choices. Apocalyptic results. On this one, we got Richard Kelly’s “The Box” (2009) vs. M. Night Shyamalan’s “Knock at the Cabin” (2023). Who remains victorious when time runs out? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “The Last of Us” – The fellas discuss James Gunn’...

Knights, Honor, Swallows…it’s the ultimate Medieval Parody showdown when he pit Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones’ “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (1975) against Mel Brooks’ “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” (1993). Who remains victorious? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Brad gives his quick review of HBO’s “This Place Rules&#8221...

Computer screens, webcams, security cameras. That’s all you need to make a good movie. Right? Today, we’re pitting Nick Johnson and Will Merrick’s “Missing” (2023) against Aneesh Chaganty’s “Searching” (2018). Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of House Party (2023) – The fellas list...

It’s a classic whodunnit! We’re comparing Rian Johnson’s “Glass Onion” (2022) against Herbert Ross’ “The Last of Sheila” (1973). Which one wins? Let’s solve the mystery! LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Instagram/Twitter) @BradWoessner (Twitter) @brad.woessner (Instagram) @doublefeaturevs (Instagram/Twitter)...

Lovers on the run! On this episode, we got Terrence Malick’s “Badlands” (1973) vs Luca Guadagnino’s “Bones and All” (2022). Who wins? Let’s find out! After: – Brad discusses feedback from last week’s episode and how he’s finally gonna watch RRR. – Blak names anticipated films on his list. LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Soci...

It’s that time! The boys discuss their top 10 films of 2022! Plus honorable mentions. Happy new year! LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephile (Instagram/Twitter) @BradWoessner (Twitter) @brad.woessner (Instagram) @doublefeaturevs (Instagram/Twitter) Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for...

It’s our 100th episode! We take a revisit to our first episode topic and revisit the man, myth and legend – Nicholas Cage. We are revisiting two of the Cage-ist films of his career – Face/Off (1997) vs. The Wicker Man (2006). Who wins? Whichever does, Lord help us all. Aftershow topics: – Ray Fisher’s feud with James Gunn – Blak Cinephile gives a quick spoiler-f...

So much water….so much runtime. On this one, we got James Cameron’s long awaited sequel “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022) vs. Kevin Reynolds’s “Waterworld” (1995). Which one wins? Which one has more water? Let’s find out. Aftershow topics: – R.I.P. Henry Cavill’s Superman LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE. Follow us on Social Media: @blakcinephil...

What it means to be real….on this episode, we got Robert Zemeckis’ live-action Pinocchio (2022) in one corner and Guillermo del Toro’s animated Pinocchio (2022) in the other corner. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – James Gunn cleaning up shop at DC Films – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of Violent Night (review coming soon) – Blak Cinephile...

A return to discussing the anime master, Satoshi Kon. With Special Guest film scholar/critic Molly Raspberry, we are pitting Millenninum Actress (2001) against Tokyo Godfathers (2003). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Sight and Sound’s poll of Greatest Films of All Time Follow Molly at @RasberryRazz on Twitter, @molly_rasberry on Instagram. Read her blog posts at htt...

Rich people problems. Almost none of us have them. But, they exist in the films we cover on this episode. We’re pitting Craig Zobel’s “The Hunt” (2020) against Mark Mylod’s “The Menu” (2022). Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Brad gives spoiler-free reviews for “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” and “The Guardians of the...

The king of all things parodies. The man, the myth, Weird Al Yankovic. On this one, we got “UHF” (1989; dir: Jay Levey) up against “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” (2022; dir: Eric Appel). Who wins? Who cares, just have fun! Aftershow topics: – The fellas give a tribute to the best Batman Kevin Conroy and the fallen ranger Jason David Frank – The unbelivable downf...

Rise of a King. Fall of an empire. An anticipated episode, we’re finally comparing Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” (2018) and “Wakanda Forever” (2022). SPOILERS ABOUND. It’s T’Challa vs. Shuri. Which film comes out on top? Let’s find out! Aftershow topics: – Brad gives a quick spoiler-free review of “One Piece Film: Red” LIKE,...

It’s a clash of the George Lucas’ cinematic side chicks (get it?) – Willard Huyck’s “Howard the Duck (1986) vs. Ron Howard’s “Willow” (1988) Which one could’ve been a contender for a blockbuster franchise and which one…just kinda exists when it shouldn’t? Let’s find out! After: – Blak Cinephile gives a spoiler-free revie...

Day of the dead! This episode, we’re pitting Jorge R. Gutierrez’s “The Book of Life” (2014) against Lee Unkrich’s ‘Coco” (2017). Which belongs to the Land of the Remembered and which belongs to the Land of the Forgotten? Let’s find out! After: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of Andor – The fellas talk anticipation for Black Panther 2 L...

It’s a cold, fierce world out there, folks. On this episode, we’re comparing Taylor Sheridan’s “Wind River” (2017) and Julian Higgins’ “God’s Country” (2022). Who wins this last (wo)man standing battle? Let’s find out! After: – Blak Cinephile gives a quick spoiler-free review of “Ticket to Paradise” – Blak Cinephil...

On this one, we’re comparing two great David Fincher thrillers – 1995’s Se7en and 2007’s Zodiac. WHAT’S IN THE BOX?! Take a peek and find out… After: – Brad discusses UK comedy specials he’s watching currently – Anthony gives spoiler-free reviews of Smile, Barbarian and Halloween Kills – The fellas discuss Deadpool 3 and the Ryan Reynolds...

On this one, we’re comparing the two zombie comedy greats – Ruben Fleischer’s “Zombieland” (2009) and Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead (2004). Who wins? You’ll have to survive to find out. After: – Blak Cinephile gives a uber-quick, spoiler-free review of Lyle, Lyle Crocodille – Brad discusses rewatching a horror great in time for Halloween &#8...

On this episode, we are embarking on the great adventure of discovering which is the best video game adaptation – Ruben Fleischer’s “Uncharted” (2022) or Roar Uthaug’s “Tomb Raider” (2018). Who makes it to the finish line? Let’s find out! After: – Blak Cinephile gives a spoiler-free review of The Woman King – Brad discusses the new season...

This episode, we are pitting two of Jennifer Lopez’s best films – Steven Soderbergh’s “Out of Sight” (1998) and Michael Apted’s “Enough” (2002) – against each other. Who wins? Either way, she’s STILL Jenny from the block. After: – Blak Cinephile discusses getting pumped to see the Woman King – The fellas discuss Patty Jenkins&...

Today, we’re heading into the world of spies and pitting Matthew Vaughn’s “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (2014) against Guy Ritchie’s “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” (2015). Who wins? Let’s find out! After: – AKA Brad gives a spoiler-free review of Clerks III and the fellas wax poetic on Kevin Smith’s polarizing late career. LIKE, SHARE AND SUB...