The Extra Buttery Podcast

We open with the surprising news that Warner Bros. is taking the side of the "fans" and giving Zack Snyder the money to finish his version of JUSTICE LEAGUE...on HBO Max. After that, we talk about two other projects that were "saved" by streaming, the lacklustre romcom THE LOVEBIRDS and the thoroughly odd gangster biopic CAPONE. Then we take a TRIP TO GREECE with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, befor...

The pandemic has forced us into an episode that's wall-to-wall streaming content. First up: the new crime drama from one of the BLACK PANTHER writers, Joe Robert Cole, called ALL DAY AND A NIGHT. Then we lfly over to a completely different part of the world, with the Netflix series set around a Parisian nightclub, THE EDDY. From there, we take a brief trip (pun intended) to THE MIDNIGHT GOSPEL, an...

We open up with some light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, as theatre chains in the U.S. are eyeing July's release of TENET as a target for re-opening theatres. After that, Jason talks about his recent experience with the 1984 version of DUNE, which he watched to prep for the Denis Villeneuve remake that's on the way. Then we go over the weird and baffling UNDER THE SILVER LAKE from 2018, which...

As usual, our cold open goes sideways as we get distracted by the news that Disney is rebooting the animal version of ROBIN HOOD - hyperrealistic fox archers, anyone? After that, we dig into two new Amazon Originals: the rotoscoped series UNDONE, starring Rosa Salazar, and the new sci-fi show TALES FROM THE LOOP. Then we hear Jason's expert take on the mixed bag that is Alan Yang's Netflix Origina...

With all the time in the world to binge on streaming content, Robert and Jason decided to make this episode a two-parter! In this segment, it's all Netflix series-focused, starting with TIGER KING, the blockbuster new doc series about Joe Exotic and his tangled web of rogue zoo operators. Then we turn our attention to more despicable people, in the series DIRTY MONEY, now back for a second season....

Even this humble podcast can do its part to support the COVID-19 quarantine. Stuck at home, Robert runs through a bunch of his recent quarantine screenings, including SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, CONSTANTINE, CRAZY STUPID LOVE, and ELECTION. We also take on the newer release THE HUNT, which was one of the last movies to hit theatres before everything closed down. This is a 2-part episode, so check back s...

In the first episode recorded after beginning some social distancing for the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert and Jason begin by running through the sudden cancellations and closures in the movie business. Then it's on to an eccentric mix of old and new. First, the Canadian political thriller RUN THIS TOWN and the new Amazon Prime series HUNTERS. Then, it's over to diametrically opposed selections CERTIF...

Will the upcoming remake of Mulan by Disney be a flop or a surprise success? Should fans of Joan Didion bother with a new adaptation on Netflix? Just how scary - and timely - is the latest attempt to enliven the Universal Monsters roster, with The Invisible Man ? All these questions get the answers we know you're craving (we're telepathic by the way) in the latest episode of The Extra Buttery Podc...

After opening the episode with a special shout-out to a long-time fan of the show, Robert and Jason turn their attention to some industry news: the camera test for THE BATMAN and some new trailers. Then it's on to discuss the new DC film BIRDS OF PREY, as well as the video game movie that consumed everyone's attention for all the wrong reasons: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG. Theme music: "Downtown" by Poding...

As a final pre-Oscars discussion, Robert and Jason turn their attention to Jay Roach's BOMBSHELL, and talk about whether it belongs in the race. Then we celebrate the arrival of UNCUT GEMS on Netflix, as well as a return of a familiar style of filmmaking from Guy Ritchie with his new gangster film THE GENTLEMEN.  Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time Stamps 4:03 Bombs...

The Oscar noms dropped on January 13, so it's Robert and Jason's first chance to run through the rather disappointing lists of names on the show.  After that, it's time to talk some new releases, specifically two movies that had generated low expectations before release, only for one to outperform considerably. The first is Robert Downey Jr.'s first post-Marvel role: a CGI-fueled family movie...

It's the first episode of the new year, so it's time to go back over the best and worst of the year that was. Robert and Jason run through their top picks, and try to justify which ones make the list. Is PARASITE the one movie to rule them all? Does THE RISE OF SKYWALKER belong on any list? Where to place other critical favourites like ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD or THE IRISHMAN? Theme music:...

It's the final episode of the year, so why not go out on what's sure to be one of the biggest? Robert and Jason venture into the always-divisive topic of the newest STAR WARS episode, THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Is it as bad as some critics and uber-fans claim? Or is it merely a mid-tier entry with too much riding on it? Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time Stamps 10:38 SPOILE...

The Golden Globes nominations are out, and Robert's just as confused and irritated by them as ever. Meanwhile, it's time to talk about Rian Johnson's new whodunit, KNIVES OUT, as well as the Netflix drama that will likely lead the Oscars pack: MARRIAGE STORY. Finally, Jason brings us up to speed on the unexpectedly fulfilling and effective WATCHMEN. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC B...

In this episode, Robert gets some less-than-ethical access to Disney+ to test out the flagship show on the service, THE MANDALORIAN. After that, Jason breaks his post-VIFF movie break with the surprisingly entertaining CHARLIE'S ANGELS. Then it's back to the Overlook Hotel with DOCTOR SLEEP, the sequel to the 1980 horror masterpiece. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time S...

Having recently caught up with THE LIGHTHOUSE, Robert talks about the impressive new folk horror film with Jason, followed by a breakdown of THE IRISHMAN. Is Martin Scorsese's 3.5 hour epic worth the wait and the investment by Netflix? After that, Jason fills us in on the first few episodes of HBO's WATCHMEN series, as well as a recommendation of Showtime's dark comedy ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL...

This episode is kinda heavily influenced by every 2019 film nerd’s favourite thing: “discourse”. Robert and Jason touch on the recent remarks by New Hollywood directors about Marvel movies, then segue into films as diverse as PARASITE, FORD V FERRARI, and JOKER. Then we close out the episode with some chatter on the Robert Pattinson BATMAN project, as well as a quick review of Steven Soderbergh’s...

Jason returns to Vancouver after TIFF, only to jump right into another festival: the Vancouver International Film Festival! Robert opens up the episode with an update on the back half of TIFF, including LUCY IN THE SKY and UNCUT GEMS. Jason talks about what he’s seen so far at VIFF, including MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN, GUEST OF HONOUR, and PARASITE. Then it’s on to some brief discussion of AD ASTRA, the...

After having too much fun talking about the Toronto International Film Festival in our last episode, we’re spilling over into Part 2! Once again, Robert and Jason are joined by their friends Kate Wilkinson and Peter Henderson as they go over more notable screenings from the festival, and meander off on many tangents. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0]

Robert and Jason meet up in the same city for only the second time in the podcast’s history! The occasion is the 44th Toronto International Film Festival, and we have two guests on the show as well: longtime friends Kate Wilkinson and Peter Henderson. We had so much fun talking that we’re splitting the episode into two parts - check out Episode 58 for the conclusion of the discussion. Follow Peter...

This episode swings between some wildly different topics! Starting things off is a chat about WU ASSASSINS, the new Netflix show starring Iko Uwais from THE RAID. After that, no segue can really save us as we transition to WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE, from Richard Linklater. Then we preview the upcoming 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, teasing the movies we're interested in and the special...

Time to take a trip into the analog Hollywood of Quentin Tarantino's dreams! First up on the show is a discussion of ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD, the latest from the film provocateur. After that, things get a bit weepier and heartfelt with a chat about THE FAREWELL, the second feature from Lulu Wang. And then we close things out with the loud, long action-bro-fest, HOBBS & SHAW. Time Stamps: 2...

No movie happens in a vacuum, so what’s it like for two guys who grew up with the original LION KING and ALADDIN to see Disney’s newest remakes? Meanwhile, San Diego Comic-Con recently wrapped up, bringing loads of announcements for upcoming projects. We talk about Marvel’s Phase 4 slate, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, and HBO’s WATCHMEN spin-off. Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time...

The episode gets under way with a chat about a ridiculously cinematic ad for a major brand, before getting into some meatier fare. First up is the new installment in Marvel’s partnership with Sony: SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME. Then we try not to get whiplash by switching to a very different topic: the folk-horror/psychological thriller MIDSOMMAR. Will Robert convince Jason to see Ari Aster’s new fil...

The dream of the 90s is alive at the box office this season, with sequels to 90s-era gems filling up the mulitplex. We talk about the latest sequels in the TOY STORY and MEN IN BLACK franchises, as well as the new zom-com from Jim Jarmusch! Theme music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear. [CC BY-NC 3.0] Time stamps 3:02 Wandering Earth 7:16 Toy Story 4 20:13 Men in Black International 32:00 The Dead Don...