Best 2010s Podcasts (2024)

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Moonrise Kingdom with Cassidy Olsen and Allison Picurro 2:40:55

3h ago2:40:55

2:40:55

Alison Piccurro (Boy Movies) and writer Cassidy Olsen return as we revisit Wes Anderson's generationally defining coming of age comedy with MOONRISE KINGDOM! Together we discuss if the movie could've taken place in another decade, the perfect pasting, problems with Wes Anderson post Isle of Dogs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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Kill List with Soraya Sebghati 1:43:24

13h ago1:43:24

1:43:24

Soraya Sebghati (Night Talks band) joins us for Ben Wheatly's horror/thriller (John Wicker man for short) with KILL LIST! Together, we let Clay cook about Michael Smiley, the scariness of folk horror and Wheatly being overrated or underrated --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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Godzilla with Jonah Koslofsky 1:43:36

3h ago1:43:36

1:43:36

Jonah Koslofsky (The Spool) is back as we reexamine 2014's epic GODZILLA! Together we talk all things film career of Bryan Cranston, the flaws of Gareth Edwards, criticisms of the film when it came out, and if this is in the conversation for the best blockbuster of the 2010s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingt…

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It's Such a Beautiful Day with Daniella Mazzio 1:58:15

21d ago1:58:15

1:58:15

Culture writer Daniella Mazzio joins us to discussing the singular work of Don Hertzfeldt with the legacy of It's Such a Beautiful Day. Together we talk about the zillennial bridge Don Hertzfeldt builds from viral videos to cinema, influence from Rejected and adult swim --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroug…

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Logan Lucky with Sarah Welch-Larson 2:51:44

14d ago2:51:44

2:51:44

We revisit the Ocean’s 7/11 as Sarah Welch Larsen (Bright Wall Dark Room) joins us! Together we discuss the careers of Daniel Craig and Riley Keough, Soderbergh’s retirement, Clay’s West Virginia hatred and how well the movie has aged since 2017 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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They Came Together with Allegra Frank 2:12:29

28d ago2:12:29

2:12:29

Allegra Frank (The Daily Beast) joins us for a rom com parody that was dead on arrival with 2014’s THEY CAME TOGETHER. Together we discuss the careers of the two leads, the movies cruel tones, comparisons to lonely island and Wet Hot American Summer influence --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/s…

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Tomorrowland with Mitchell Beaupre 2:31:02

1M ago2:31:02

2:31:02

Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd, Paste magazine) is back to discuss 2015’s Tomorrowland! Together we talk about the career of Brad Bird, optimistic blockbusters and why the movie didn’t connect with audiences --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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Sicario with Jon Gabrus 2:07:29

1M ago2:07:29

2:07:29

Comedian Jon Gabrus is back and joins us to take a look back at the prescient thriller in SICARIO. Together we discuss the careers of the three leads, Denis Villeneuve’s significance in the 2010s and the unique tension captivated by Taylor Sheridan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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The Act of Killing and Look of Silence with Clint Worthington 1:35:21

2M ago1:35:21

1:35:21

Clint Worthington returns as we discuss the profound moral dilemmas Josh Oppenheimer’s The Act of Killing and Look of Silence! Together we unpack the suppression of Indonesian history from the genocide, the difference in form from the first documentary to the follow up and the striking ending in Act of Killing --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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Room with Morgan Roberts 2:18:46

2M ago2:18:46

2:18:46

Morgan Roberts (Film Gaze podcast) is back as we revisit 2015’s Room! Together we look at the careers of Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay’s careers, mid 2010s adaptations, 2015 Oscars and the tonal balance risked by Abrahamson in the movie --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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Everybody Wants Some!! with Noah Gittell 2:02:55

2M ago2:02:55

2:02:55

Noah Gittell (The Ringer, The Guardian, author "Baseball: The Movie") joins us for one of the best comedies of the decade with Richard Linklater's Everybody Wants Some!! Together we go through the breakout Glen Powell performance, the Dazed and Confused connections and Linklater baseball references --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…

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Brooklyn with Aramide Tinubu 1:31:07

2M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

Aramide Tinubu (Variety) is here to revisit how hard it is to leave behind the sad irish life with Brooklyn! We unpack Saris Ronan’s. Second Oscar nom, movies made for the elderly and love triangles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support

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The Grand Budapest Hotel with Guy Dolby 2:29:09

3M ago2:29:09

2:29:09

Guy Dolby (Polygon, Gawker) returns for somehow after four and a half years the first Wes Anderson we’ll be covering with THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL! Together we discuss the Wes Anderson reputation circa 2014, the 2015 Oscars, Ralph Fiennes in the 2010s and how it ranks among the best comedies of the decade--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…

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Venom with Fletcher Peters 2:14:39

3M ago2:14:39

2:14:39

In a decade filled with homogeneous comic book movies, none is quite like 2018’s Venom! Fletchers Peters (Daily Beast) returns for all things Tom Hardy career talk, the bizarre origin of the movie, journalists that could be infected with venom and improvements in the movie made by the sequel--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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King Arthur with Lyvie Scott 1:36:55

3M ago1:36:55

1:36:55

Lyvie Scott (Slash film) returns for 2017's disastrous KING ARTHUR adaptation. Together we discuss 2010s failed fantasy, Game of Thrones influence over the movie, the troubled production and Charlie Hunam career talk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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Martha Marcy May Marlene with Tyler Harford 2:18:30

4M ago2:18:30

2:18:30

We escaped a cult to pod about Martha Marcy May Marlene as Tyler Harford is back! Together we touch on the career of Sean Durkin, the films Oscar buzz, career of Sarah Paulson and Durkin's haunting writting --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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The Three Stooges with Cullen Atchley and Jesse Catherine Webber 1:59:11

4M ago1:59:11

1:59:11

Why I outta! Jesse Catherine Webber and Cullen Atchley (Cannes I Kick It podcast) are back to discuss the failure and reclamation of 2012’s THE THREE STOOGES! Together, we come up with MANY recastings, the development hell the movie found itself in, how the movie was doomed to fail and the sincerity that makes the movie work 12 years later --- Supp…

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In a World with Alex Kittle 2:19:56

4M ago2:19:56

2:19:56

Alex Kittle(Pan and Scan illustrations) joins us for 2013’s industry romantic comedy as well as Lake Bell’s directorial debut with In a World! Together we discuss Bell’s career, her chemistry with Demetri Martin, the movies poignant ending, careers that Hollywood doesn’t know what to do with and how well the movie has aged since 2013 --- Support th…

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The Adventures of Tintin with Matt Singer 2:41:02

4M ago2:41:02

2:41:02

Matt Singer (Screencrush, Opposable Thumbs book) joins us for the mo-cap era and the Adventures of Tintin! Together we talk all the odd visual choices of Tintin’s design, comparison to the Robert Zemeckis motion capture films, Spielberg comedies and uses of 3D --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/…

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Widows with Azhar 2:56:38

5M ago2:56:38

2:56:38

We’re deep in politically charged Chicago and talking all things 2018’s provocative WIDOWS! We discuss the careers of the cast, why the movie failed at the box office, Oscars 2018 and how much Clay loves the Liam Neason almost hate crime --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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Ad Astra with Roxana Hadadi 2:09:11

5M ago2:09:11

2:09:11

Roxana Hadadi (Roger Ebert, Vulture) returns as we discuss James Gray’s cerebral sci fi odyssey in 2019’s Ad Astra! Together we unpack the haunting Brad Pitt performance, the theme of fathers and sons through Gray’s films, the films view on catharsis and 2010s auteur space films --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exit…

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Captain America: The First Avenger with William Goodman 2:22:44

5M ago2:22:44

2:22:44

William Goodman (GQ, Complex) returns for 2011’s WW2 adventure romp in CAPTAIN AMERICA THE FIRST AVENGER! Together we talk casting would ifs, MCU state of the union, Joe Johnston and Hayley Atwell being taken for granted and what MCU phase one --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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Ma with Hanna Phifer 1:46:16

6M ago1:46:16

1:46:16

Hanna Phifer is here for 2019’s horror comedy with MA! We dig into why Octavia Spencer’s filmography needs fixing, how the movie is such a joke online, Blumhouse in 2019 and how bullying is a hidden theme of horror thriller in the 2010s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street with Bailey Herdè 2:19:04

6M ago2:19:04

2:19:04

Bailey Herdè returns to help us discuss the clever Jump Street duology. Along with Tatum and Hill’s career and missed potential, how Phill Lord and Chris Miller weaponize nostalgia to their advantage and how the movie has a longer shelf life online through gifs and meme --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroug…

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The Wind Rises with Kambole Campbell 1:33:35

6M ago1:33:35

1:33:35

Kambole Campbell (Empire Magazine) returns to the pod to help us cover Hayao Miyazaki’s magnum opus with THE WIND RISES. Together we go over the dubbed American cast, disproving how Ghibli isn’t similar to Pixar and similarities to Oppenheimer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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It Follows with Veronica Phillips 2:01:05

6M ago2:01:05

2:01:05

Veronica Phillips (Film Daze) returns to the pod as we discuss the psychological horror sensation in It Follows! Together we discuss what makes us unsettled about the film being teens when we first saw it, the career of Make Monroe, our interpretations of the monster and horror at Cannes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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Only Lovers Left Alive with Bryden Doyle and Charlie Nash 2:50:37

7M ago2:50:37

2:50:37

Bryden Doyle and Charlie Nash (Almost Major podcast) are back as they picked Jim Jarmusch’s sensual ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE. Together we talk all things Tom Hiddleston, Detroit on film, Jarmusch going into the 2010s, vampire lore and trip hop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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Her Smell with Sam Herbst 2:31:33

7M ago2:31:33

2:31:33

Sam Herbst is back for 2019’s Her Smell and how it fits into the 2018/2019 fictional musician character studies. Together, we discuss the careers of Alex Ross Perry and Elizabeth Moss, the excellent sound design, seeing the movie at TIFF, and the movies reputation now --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthrought…

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Phantom Thread with Alison Herman 2:27:41

7M ago2:27:41

2:27:41

Alison Herman (Variety) joins us for Paul Thomas Anderson’s beloved dissection into codependency and gender dynamics in 2017’s phenonomal PHANTOM THREAD. Together, we remember how remarkable Vicky Krieps was, showing the film to your partner, Jonny Greenwood’s score which is one of the best of the decade and how this toxic relationship compares bes…

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Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows with Scout Tafoya and Tucker Johnson 3:00:48

7M ago3:00:48

3:00:48

Scout Tafoya and Tucker Johnson (End of History video essay series) return to the pod for the forgotten but brilliant Sherlock Holmes sequel and its importance on getting blockbuster action. Together, we discuss RDJ’s and Jude Law’s careers, the relation Guy Ritchie has to Tony and Ridley Scott, lack of this era of London in cinema, and why we saw …

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Arrival with Sophie Shin 2:01:32

8M ago2:01:32

2:01:32

Sophie Shin (Letterboxd) joins us as we unravel the mystery of 2016’s ARRIVAL! Together we talk the unique screenplay, best actress 2017 and the infamous Amy Adams snub, seeing it in theaters, Denis Villeneuve’s 2010s run and the haunting score from the late Johann Johannsson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exiting…

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Swiss Army Man with Eric Zipper 1:48:06

8M ago1:48:06

1:48:06

Eric Zipper is back as we revisit 2016’s Swiss Army Man! Together we unpack the career of Daniel Radcliffe, the films brave ending, 2016 in film and how the film compares to the Daniels’ EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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First Reformed with Soraya Sebghati 2:22:07

8M ago2:22:07

2:22:07

Soraya Sebghati (Night Talks band) joins us for Paul Schrader’s haunting and prescient First Reformed and how we see the film aging after 2018. Together we zero in on Ethan Hawke’s remarkable performance, Clay and Jack seeing the film at 18, how Schrader evolves the Travis Bickle character and how the film speaks to America’s helplessness --- Suppo…

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Shutter Island with Taylor Williams 2:08:31

8M ago2:08:31

2:08:31

We conclude a month of covering 2010s Scorsesse by having video essayist and filmmaker Taylor Williams chat with us about the eerie Shutter Island! We get into all, like mindfuck cinema, Leo DiCaprio in 2010, comparisons to The Shining and the films cultural legacy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2…

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Triple Frontier with Gillian Oakley 2:23:58

8M ago2:23:58

2:23:58

Gillian Oakley joins us for Triple Frontier, which has been reevaluated since 2019 for being more about the fragility of contemporary veterans than just a typical military drama. Together we zero in on the careers of the leading men in the film, Pedro Pascal fandom, alternative castings and the commentary on the military-industrial complex --- Supp…

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The Irishman with Michelle O'Connell 2:31:39

9M ago2:31:39

2:31:39

Michelle O’Connell (The Film Stage) is back as we continue going through Martin Scorsesse’s work in the 2010s. This time with The Irishman, which has us zeroing on Robert De Niro’s excellent turn, the de-aging of it all, best-supporting actor line up from this year and how Scorsese looks at the friendship of Hoffa and Sheeran --- Support this podca…

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Silence with Josh Polanski 1:48:11

9M ago1:48:11

1:48:11

Josh Polanski is back for all things 2016’s Silence! Together we take the journey to the movie getting made, our own views on the emotional conflict and Liam Neasons’ 2010s career --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support

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Hugo with Marya Gates 2:08:46

9M ago2:08:46

2:08:46

Marya Gates (The Playlist, Roger Ebert) is back as we discuss Hugo and how well its aged since 2011. Together, we touch on Scorsesse’s mistake in capturing the history of silent films, films on streaming, 123movies, Babylon’s comparison to Hugo and Asa Butterfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe20…

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Black Christmas with Valerie Keaton 2:15:57

10M ago2:15:57

2:15:57

Valerie Keaton returns for another episode in horror month as she picks the remake of the classic Black Christmas! Together we unpack the urgency and frustration the film contains, Imogen Posts’ performance, more talk about the rise of Blumhouse and why the film failed at the time critically and financially --- Support this podcast: https://podcast…

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The Poughkeepsie Tapes with Kevin Tudor 2:05:13

10M ago2:05:13

2:05:13

Kevin Tudor (Almost Major podcast) is back for John Erick Dowdle’s The Poughkeepsie Tapes. We get into it all such as the future for the found footage genre, the films botched release and how we judge the inconsistent performances --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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You're Next with Oscar Goff 2:13:24

10M ago2:13:24

2:13:24

Oscar Goff (Boston Hassle) is back for Adam Wingard’s You’re Next! We go into his mixed output in the 2010s, the filmmakers acting in the film, how the film is compared to the last time we talked about Winged (Blair Witch) and how 2010s horror can be compared to the 70s in horror --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exi…

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Jason Bourne and Bourne Legacy with Mitchell Beaupre 2:51:17

11M ago2:51:17

2:51:17

Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd, Paste) returns for JASON BOURNE and BOURNE LEGACY as known flawed continuations of the beloved action franchise. We discuss the career of Jeremy Renner and Matt Damon, Tony Gilroy’s misguided script, if we are more a Ben or a Matt, that Treadstone tv show and the Bourne Legacy’s horrible ending --- Support this podcast…

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Bridge of Spies with Andy Germuga and Emilo Diaz 3:15:28

11M ago3:15:28

3:15:28

Would it help if we podcasted? Emily Diaz and Andy Germuga (Cannes I Kick It podcast) join us for 2015’s Bridge of Spies! We talk for the first time Tom Hanks (!) and his interesting 2010s, Mark Rylance’s Oscar win, Spielberg’s dad cinema trilogy this decade, what could “Bulit” looks like and how we took the movie for granted at the time --- Suppor…

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Sing Street with Billy Ray Brewton 2:40:15

11M ago2:40:15

2:40:15

Billy Ray Brewton (The Incinerator) comes to the pod for John Carney's 2016 coming-of-age comedy Sing Street. Together we discuss 2010s Irish cinema, the films muted reception, the state of Star Wars and Clint Eastwood --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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T2: Trainspotting with Jesse Hassenger 2:31:45

11M ago2:31:45

2:31:45

Jesse Hassenger (Paste magazine) returns to chat with us with all things T2: Trainspotting and what the film meant in 2017. We’ll discuss Ewan McGregor’s 2010s, Jesse seeing the first one as a teen compared to seeing T2 as an adult, our favorite performances, and how Boyle managed to differentiates the film from other legacy sequels --- Support thi…

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The Other Guys with Greg Hill-Turner and Logan Kenny 3:14:15

12M ago3:14:15

3:14:15

Greg Hill Turner and Logan Kenny return to cap off double date month along with the 200th episode of Exiting! Together we unpack what makes The Other Guys so good all these years later, dissecting Mark Wahlberg, the fallout of Farrell and McKay leading to McKay’s more dramatic work and the perfect support cast --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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Assassination Nation with Peyton Robinson and Emily Jacobson 2:52:33

12M ago2:52:33

2:52:33

Peyton Robinson and Emily Jacobson (Filmdaze) return for Sam Levinson’s polarizing satire with 2018’s Assassination Nation! Together we talk generational differences with looking at the internet as cuspers, movies our parents like, Euphoria and The Idol --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exitingthroughthe2010s/support…

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Destination Wedding with Emmy Potter and Carrie Wittmer 2:00:15

12M ago2:00:15

2:00:15

Emmy potter and Carrie Wittmer return for a reunion of Winona Ryder and Keanu Reaves in Destination Wedding. Together, we discuss how the Gen X icons have evolved in the 2010s, Winona’s ridiculous shoplifting scandal, how the movie compares to other films we have covered like Bridesmaids and Bachelorette and 90 minute movies --- Support this podcas…

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Peterloo with Dan Mecca and Conor O'Donnell 2:28:46

1y ago2:28:46

2:28:46

We explore class inequality in 1800s Manchester with Dan Mecca and Conor O'Donnell (The Film Stage, The B-Side podcast) and Mike Leigh's latest work in 2019's Peterloo. Together we talk Amazon studio some more, Leigh's decision to have a cast of unrecognizable character actors, Rory Kinnear's excellent performance and how Dan and Connor friendship …

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The Place Beyond the Pines with Allison Picurro and Cassidy Olsen 2:28:42

1y ago2:28:42

2:28:42

We're going bank robbing and exposing police corruption with Allison Picurro (Boy Movies, TV Guide) and Cassidy Olsen (The Boston Globe, filmmaker) join us for Derek Cianfrance's crime drama but really about fathers and sons in The Place Beyond the Pines! Together we examine the big canvas Cianfrance had after Blue Valentine, how its so 2013 to end…

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