Thank God For Movies

Here's the big scoop! For our February Extra Milestone, we're getting down and dirty with His Girl Friday , see. Directed by Howard Hawks and starring Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy (as himself?), and many others, we discuss how this 1940 film was made and what we think of it today, 80 years later. Correction: In the episode, Sam incorrectly states that His Girl Friday is #40 on Empir...

Special guest Amanda the Jedi joins us all the way from YouTube to review a host of controversial new films most of us can't see in theaters right now, including The Hunt starring Betty Gilpin, Guns Akimbo starring Daniel Radcliffe and Samara Weaving, I Still Believe starring Britt Robertson and her boyfriend Archie (fine, KJ Apa), and Never Rarely Sometimes Always starring Sidney Flanigan and Tal...

Special guest Charlie Ridgely joins us for a cinematic quest from the fantastical suburbia of Pixar's Onward to the Los Angeles basketball courts of The Way Back , and even further to the debutante affairs of Emma. Whatever your poison ( Spenser Confidential , anyone?), the Cinemaholics have you covered this week. Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Off-Topics 00:13:50 – Onward 00:49:35 –&nbs...

Special guest The Invisible Man comes on the show to talk about his own movie The Invisible Man , which was directed by Leigh Whannell and stars Elisabeth Moss. So stay tuned to hear our thoughts on the latest Blumhouse horror movie, which has most audiences and critics pleasantly spooked. The Cinemaholics also have a chance to discuss the other new releases of the week, including Wendy , Shaun th...

Special guests Julia Teti and Emily Kubincanek join Jon and Will for an in-depth review of Portrait of a Lady on Fire , one of the most universally acclaimed new films from the last year. Directed by Céline Sciamma, this sweeping romantic drama centers around an intense love affair between a young painter (Noémie Merlant) and the woman she is secretly painting a portrait of (Ad&egrav...

It's been over four decades, and Mel Brooks still has us laughing. As we mark the 45th anniversary of Young Frankenstein , Jon and Sam discuss the spooky comedy's legacy as one of our latest "Extra Milestone" films. Starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, and many more familiar faces, Young Frankenstein proves that even a parody film can be just as thrilling and satisfying as...

Did audiences have a real need for speed this Valentine's Day? Jon and Will review Sonic the Hedgehog , which premiered this weekend to huge success despite its release delay, alongside other new wide releases like The Photograph and Downhill , plus the new Netflix rom-com sequel, To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You . Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Episode Overview 00:06:10 –  Sonic th...

Ready to be emancipated from January movie season? Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) just flew into theaters, and the Cinemaholics are ready to discuss. Stay tuned for reviews of the new Netflix film Horse Girl starring Alison Brie, our quick Season 6 discussion of BoJack Horseman , and the surprisingly good new Disney+ original movie Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were...

On a special bonus episode of Cinemaholics, we pick our own winners for the 2020 Oscars ceremony. Inspired by the Siskel and Ebert classic format, we go through the nominees of almost every category and explain our favorites. Theme Music : sound recorded live during the taping of "Siskel & Ebert: If We Picked The Winners" on March 1, 1990. Want to cut to the chase? Below are our consolidated p...

It's that time of year again, when Jon goes to see way too many movies in Park City, Utah, then comes back to tell us all about them. In addition to giving an overview of the Sundance Film Festival, Jon joins Will for in-depth reviews of the new Taylor Swift documentary Miss Americana , The Rhythm Section starring Blake Lively and Jude Law, and the dark fantasy reimagining Gretel & Hansel . Sh...

This week, a couple of gents got together to discuss The Gentlemen , the newest film from writer/director Guy Ritchie. With Jon Negroni still shivering in the cold at the Sundance Film Festival, Will Ashton and special guest Sam Noland go across the pond to see what is being considered a return-to-form for the British filmmaker by some and a regressive piece of work by others. Where do these two l...

It's survival of the fittest this week on Cinemaholics, which means special guest Cory Woodroof has stepped up to fill in for Jon while he's away at Sundance. Cory and Will dive into some catch-up reviews, plus they react to the Oscars 2020 nominations before reviewing the two wide releases this week: Dolittle and Bad Boys for Life . Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Second Opinion: Underwater 00:06:40...

We're taking our latest film takes to court this week with Just Mercy , starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, and Brie Larson. We review the other big releases of the week, plus a second opinion on A Hidden Life and a catch-up discussion on Varda by Agnès . Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Intro & Off-Topics 00:10:00 –  Second Opinion: A Hidden Life 00:12:35 – M...

Jon and Sam dive into the entire  Star Wars  saga of films, ranking all their favorites and combining them into one definitive list that will hopefully bring balance to the fandom. Just kidding, we know this will make everyone mad. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special guest Sam Noland joins us for a countdown of our favorite films this year, as well as our general reflections on 2019. You'll also hear voice recordings from Cinemaholics contributors all across the globe who picked vastly different films for their own lists, which all factor into our definitive Top 25 rankings, which you'll hear at the end of the episode along with outliers and honorable...

We have a bad feeling about this episode. This week, Jon and Will return from their holiday break to catch up on the biggest December releases you may have already seen. From the far away galaxy of The Rise of Skywalker to the even more alien city in Uncut Gems and Bombshell (New York), this is an episode you don't want to miss. Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Intro & Off-Topics 00:04:00 –&...

Time for an Extra Milestone of Biblical proportions. Sort of. This month, Jon and Sam explore Monty Python's Life of Brian , which celebrates 40 years this past November. Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Overview of the show 00:04:00 – Other movies we considered for November 00:16:05 – Background and Legacy of  Life of Brian 00:50:50 – Spoiler-filled discussion of  Life of...

We saw Cats . Is it purrfect, or should audiences catnip this in the bud? We saw Cats. Directed and co-written by Tom Hooper, Cats is based on the long-running 1981 musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber. It stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson, Ray Winstone, Laurent Bourgeois,&nbs...

It's playtime for the Cinemaholics, as we get sucked into Jumanji: The Next Level . We catch up on a ton of other films, too, including Black Christmas , Richard Jewell , 6 Underground and a whole lot more in our Off-Topics segment. Grab a controller, press play, and join us. Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Intro & Off-Topics 00:07:45 –  Jon briefly shares his thoughts on Hala , A...

It's the most cinematic time of the year...for the cinemaholics, at least! Jon and Will discuss the films they're most excited about watching from now until the end of February, along with some dark horse picks that have them more curious than ever about the upcoming winter season. Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Intro & Off-Topics 00:04:37 –  What are some 2019 movies you want to...

Jon Negroni interviews Kelvin Harrison Jr, star of the new A24 film  Waves  from director Trey Edward Shults. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, every movie is a suspect. Jon and Will discuss the latest releases, including Rian Johnson's modern whodunnit-murder-mystery ensemble, Knives Out , which stars way too many people to mention. We also talk Christmas movies on streaming, catch up on recent flicks we missed, and cover a few indies you might want to add to your ever-growing radar. Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Intro & Of...

It's game night for the Cinemaholics, as we play Cinephile on this week's bonus show, featuring special guests Sam Noland and Cory Woodroof . The gang competes to recall the filmographies of John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Penelope Cruz, and Greta Gerwig. Plus, a few rounds of "six degrees of separation," where we attempt to link two actors at random through their associated roles with other actors!...

The hot takes never bothered the Cinemaholics anyway. This week, Jon and Will review Frozen 2 , the latest animated Disney film, along with the other big releases of the week.  Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Intro & Off-Topics 00:05:15 –  What should be the next Disney animated sequel? 00:17:45 – Jon talks briefly about The Dragon Prince Season 3, The Mandalorian...

This week, Jon and Will enter the fast lane for an in-depth review of Ford v Ferrari , starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. They kick things off with some mini reviews for The Irishman , Parasite , and Doctor Sleep . Plus some full reviews for Charlie's Angels , Klaus , and Jay and Silent Bob Reboot . Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Intro & Off-Topics 00:05:45 –  Which TV serie...