Best Sohrab Amid Hozour Podcasts (2024)

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39. SPOILER Review: A 'FURIOSA' Saga! (2015 and 2024) 30:20

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Episode 39 - SPOILER Review: A ‘FURIOSA’ Saga! (2015 and 2024) Welcome to the deranged world of George Miller’s Mad Max universe. Here we are focusing on the epic and indomitable character, Furiosa! My cousin Ali-Reza Beheshti joins me as we break down and provide spoiler reviews of both “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (20…

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38. Hype: Road to Perdition (2002) 6:24

1M ago6:24

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Episode 38 - Hype Episode: Road to Perdition (2002) Quick update - "Sohrab's Movie Queue" is now "Sound Speed Action"! In this brief episode, it’s all about Sam Mendes' 2002 triumph, Road to Perdition. Starring Tom Hanks and Paul Newman, this prohibition-era graphic novel adaptation crime drama is one of my top three favorite films. Explore the per…

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37. Why 'Poor Things' Is a Must-Watch: An In-Depth Spoiler Review 20:05

2M ago20:05

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Warning: This episode discusses explicit content and themes. Viewer discretion is advised. In this episode, my cousin Roya Tavakolian and I break down the critically acclaimed "Poor Things" (2023), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Emma Stone shines as Bella Baxter, in a performance that led to her winning Best Actress at the 96th Academy Awards. We hi…

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36. Review: Ferrari (2023 film) 6:47

3M ago6:47

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Episode 36 - Review: Ferrari (2023) After 20 years of trying to get "Ferrari" made (including several actors being attached to the film only to depart shortly after), Mann got his lead cast together with Adam Driver playing Enzo Ferrari (2nd time playing a famous Italian entrepreneur after leading in "House of Gucci") and Penélope Cruz as Laura Fer…

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35. SPOILER Review: Oppenheimer (2023) 26:38

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Episode 35 - SPOILER Review: Oppenheimer (2023) Two special guests, Papa Hozour and Kathy Garber, join me today to talk about the latest Christopher Nolan epic which seems to be on a clear path to sweep at the upcoming Oscars. After years of success at Warner Bros, his major minor tantrum over the disaster that was the movie “Tenet” and Warner Bros…

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34. Hype: Sneakers (1992) 7:37

5M ago7:37

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Episode 34 - Hype: Sneakers (1992) There are so many great movies that came from the 90’s, but “Sneakers” is one that not only stands out but is one that I either return from time to watch again and again or stop and watch some (or all of) whenever I find it playing anywhere. While I can appreciate dark, twisted espionage thrillers, 'Sneakers' take…

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33. Halloween and SPOILER Review episode: Talk to Me (2023) 35:07

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Episode 33 - Halloween and SPOILER Review episode : Talk to Me (2023) Audio recorded on October 24, 2023 IMPORTANT NOTE: This review episode focuses on a horror film and includes topics and scene descriptions and topics that are serious, dark, graphic and disturbing in nature. To be absolutely clear, the discussion in this episode seeks to only mak…

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32. SPOILER Review: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) 10:30

9M ago10:30

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Episode 32 - SPOILER Review: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) Audio recorded on September 25, 2023 Strikes updates: 1) There is a tentative deal in place for the full WGA union to vote on! Starting on Wednesday September 27th, the WGA can resume work. Ratification of the new 3 year deal is expected to happen very soon. 2) As of Sep…

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31. Strike Episode: True Stories 30:05

11M ago30:05

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Before mentioning this month’s episode, I just wanted to say that recovery efforts continue to take place after fires devastated the city of Lahaina in Maui earlier this month. A friend of the podcast, Chef Jason Raffin, is one Lahaina resident who needs our support. Just weeks away from opening the new tasting room, Ursulas, in Lahaina, Maui, a de…

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30. Special Episode: The US film strikes of 2023 6:17

12M ago6:17

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Episode 30 - The US film strikes of 2023 Audio recorded on July 26, 2023 We have 2 major strikes that are ongoing within the American film industry: 1) the SAG-AFTRA strike that started on May 2, 2023 and 2) the WGA strike that launched this month on July 14, 2023. I go over how this podcast is going to proceed while the strikes are ongoing and I r…

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29. Review: Air (2023 film) 8:51

1y ago8:51

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Episode 29 - Review: Air (2022) Ben Affleck is a truly gifted Director and he lets that talent shine again in the drama “Air”. Here Nike is in a very different position then how we know them today. Competition is crushing from all sides. Converse and Adidas are the Goliaths to Nike’s David. Alex Convery writes an amazing debut script (a black list …

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28. SPOILER Review: Smile (2022 film) 20:41

1y ago20:41

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Episode 28 - SPOILER review: Smile (2022) *Please note today’s episode has some graphic horror movie descriptions* I don’t know when was the last time that I had a horror movie stay with me like this one. “Smile” was released in September of 2022. What a clever take on a horror story. In this movie we have our main character, Rose (played fantastic…

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27. Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 film) 7:51

1y ago7:51

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Episode 27 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 film) Audio recorded on April 14, 2023 I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy the film adaptation of “Dungeons & Dragons” (full movie title “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves). I went into the film knowing very little about the world of DnD other than it has been around for many years …

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26. Review: Creed III (2023 film) 11:46

1+ y ago11:46

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Episode 26 - Review: Creed III (2023 film) Are you ready for one of the best directorial debuts of 2023? That’s what you get with the Michael B. Jordan helmed movie “Creed III”. I went into this movie with doubts: I was not sure of Jordan as a Director. Sylvester Stallone was not involved with this movie at all due to falling out with Producer Irwi…

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25. Special Topic: 2023 Super Bowl Trailers 18:06

1+ y ago18:06

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Episode 25 - Special Topic: 2023 Super Bowl Trailers For today’s episode, we are going to look at the movies that studios chose to promote during the 2023 Super Bowl. No surprise here that a lot of these movies are franchises however we do have a few original works in the mix as well. Here is the breakdown: * Universal * Fast X * Strays * Super Mar…

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24. Series Review: Poker Face (2023 Peacock Series) 3:17

1+ y ago3:17

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I know I have been talking a lot recently about Rian Johnson ("Glass Onion", "Knives Out") and his work a lot lately. What can I say - I am fan of his style of storytelling and definitely his sense of humor too. Natasha Lyonne (Netflix series “Russian Doll”) and Johnson have developed a whodunnit mystery series which is both unique and yet also a p…

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23. SPOILER Review: Avatar - The Way of Water (2022 film) 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

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Episode 22 - SPOILER Review: Avatar - The Way of Water (2022 film) James Cameron is a bit of a madman but it’s hard to argue with the fact that he knows how to entertain an audience. Today’s SPOILER review episode is about a film that was 13 years in the making. On this episode, I'm joined by my friend and filmmaker, Jonathan Olivo, as we dive into…

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22. Review: Glass Onion (2022 film) 6:23

1+ y ago6:23

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Episode 22 - Review: Glass Onion (2022 film) Rian Johnson knows how to put on a show. He does it again with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”. In this mystery, Johnson brings back Investigator Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) to resolve another puzzle. This movie had some big shoes to fill. “Knives Out” (2019) is a timeless classic that continues to a…

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21. Review: Prey (2022 film) 7:23

2y ago7:23

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Episode 21 - Review: Prey (2022 film) This one breaks the curse of bad movies debuting in the month of August. The spirit of “Predator” Director John McTiernan is alive and well in the 2022 installment of this franchise, “Prey”. This latest entry may be the best in the franchise. Amber Midthunder commands the screen as our hero, Naru, in this very …

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20. SPOILER Review: The Black Phone (2022 film) 14:10

2y ago14:10

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Episode 20 - Review: The Black Phone (2022 film) It’s been a minute but we are back for the 20th episode! WOOHOO! Today, Katie and I discuss Scott Derrickson’s (“Sinister”, “Doctor Strange”) new coming-of-age horror film, “The Black Phone”. This film is led by fantastic actors Mason Thames as Finney and the show-stealer Madeleine McGraw who does an…

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19. Review: The Gray Man (2022 Netflix film) 6:56

2y ago6:56

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Episode 19 - Review: The Gray Man (2022 Netflix film) A throwback to late 90’s/early 2000’s action movies, Netflix’s upcoming action movie “The Gray” delivers on your action movie needs. Very few filmmakers live/eat/breathe action movies like the Russo brothers (“Captain America: Winter Soldier”, “Captain America: Civil War”, “Avengers: Infinity Wa…

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18. Review: Elvis (2022 film) 14:33

2y ago14:33

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Episode 18 - Review: Elvis (2022 film) After a decade of being off the film scene, Director Baz Luhrmann (“Moulin Rouge”, “The Great Gatsby”) is back behind the camera with this biopic about The King - Mr. Elvis Presley. I am also really excited because on this episode I have a guest and my good friend Katie Basso on the podcast to discuss the late…

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17. Mid-Season Review: The Old Man (2022 Hulu series) 5:11

2y ago5:11

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Episode 16 - Mid-Season Review: The Old Man (2022 Hulu series) Nothing can keep the new Hulu spy series, “The Old Man” down. Not a global pandemic. Not a separate health scare for lead actor Jeff Bridges. Nothing. Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow bring Thomas Perry’s 2017 spy novel to life in this adaptation. Jon Watts (Director of the Tom Holland Spi…

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16. Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022 film) 6:48

2y ago6:48

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Episode 16 - Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022 film) In today's episode, we review the Marvel sequel movie "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". Comic book movie Director OG Sam Raimi is back! Here Raimi adds his horror touch to this latest MCU entry. Elizabeth Olsen steals the show as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. …

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15. Review: Hustle (2022 Netflix film) 7:18

2y ago7:18

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“Obsession beats talent every time”. In today's episode, we review the Netflix movie "Hustle". Adam Sandler introduces us to the world of the NBA draft in this drama. It may sound like I have mixed feelings about this movie but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it. The movie is shown through the eyes of driven NBA Scout Stanley Sugarman (Sandler) who is…

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14. SPOILER Review: Top Gun Maverick (2022 film) 10:55

2y ago10:55

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FINALLY! "Top Gun Maverick" has arrived in movie theaters. Tom Cruise, Director Joseph Kosinski ("Tron Legacy", "Only The Brave"), Writer/Producer Christopher McQuarrie ("Mission Impossible - Fallout") bring this thrill ride to the big screen 36 years after the late Tony Scott ("Spy Game", "Man on Fire") brought "Top Gun" to the big screen. Let's t…

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13. Hype: Mission Impossible - Fallout (2018 film) 9:57

2y ago9:57

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In today's Hype episode, we revisit one of the best action movies in the last 10 years, 2018’s "Mission Impossible - Fallout". Director Christopher McQuarrie takes the character of Ethan Hunt and the Mission Impossible franchise to new heights (figuratively and literally). The team is back including Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Ferguson, Ving Rh…

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12. Review: Ambulance (2022 film) 5:33

2y ago5:33

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In today's episode, we review action Director Michael Bay’s latest movie "Ambulance". This film is a remake of a Danish movie from 2005 of the same name. The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Eiza González. DRONES! DRONES! DRONES! Did I mention this movie has a lot of awesome drone footage in it? While this might be one of Mi…

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11. Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022 film) 5:19

2y ago5:19

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In today's episode, we review the movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once ". Directing duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert follow up from their 2016 movie “Swiss Army Man” with this original tale. The cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan (Short Round from “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis. If you are t…

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10. Review: House of Gucci (2021 film) 4:38

2y ago4:38

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In today's episode, we review the movie "House of Gucci". Ridley Scott (“The Martian”, “Gladiator”) direct this movie. Adam Driver plays Maurizio Gucci who meets Patrizia Reggiani played by Lady Gaga. The explosive relationship between these two people has quite an impact on the family business known as the Gucci brand. This mess of a movie tries… …

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9. Mid-Season Review: Tokyo Vice (2022 HBO series) 6:42

2y ago6:42

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In today's episode, we review the HBO Max series "Tokyo Vice". Michael Mann (“Heat”) produces this stylish thriller set in late 90’s Tokyo. Ansel Elgort plays American Journalist Jake Edelstein in this interpretation of his memoir. Edelstein partners with a veteran Detective (played by Ken Watanabe). They have to learn how to work together and navi…

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8. Hype: Ozark (2017-2022 Netflix series) 5:53

2+ y ago5:53

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On today's hype episode, we take a look at the twisted Netflix series, "Ozark". Jason Bateman and Laura Linney as Marty and Wendy Byrde lead this thriller. With this series we see the Byrde relocating from their comfortable life after Marty realizes his business partner has cheated a dangerous client. Now the Byrde family must do their best to make…

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7. Review: Death on the Nile (2022 film) 6:09

2+ y ago6:09

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Kenneth Branagh has to be one of todays most active filmmakers. Whether it’s writing and directing the Oscar-winning movie “Belfast” to adapting movies for Disney (“Artemis Fowl”, “Cinderella”, “Thor”), Paramount (“Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit and acting in too many movies to count (including the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie “Oppenheimer”), the ma…

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6. Review: The Batman (2022 film) 6:43

2+ y ago6:43

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On today's episode we take a look at "The Batman". Robert Pattinson follows in the footsteps of Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck in taking on the role of DC comic character. Matt Reeves after launching the "Cloverfield" franchise, and helming the 2nd and 3rd installments of the "Planet of the Ap…

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5. Special: "Inspired by..." 8:38

2+ y ago8:38

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There are several shows that are about to be released and that are about famous companies with larger than life CEO's. These series seem like they will show the early rocky days of these companies. On today’s “Inspired by" episode of the podcast, we discuss what worked and did not work for several movies about real companies and their founders. ---…

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4. Review: Reacher (2022 Prime series) 6:40

2+ y ago6:40

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Let's talk for a minute about the Prime Video series "Reacher". Adapter from the Lee Child “Jack Reacher” book series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohrabsmovieq/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi…

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3. Review: The King's Man (2021 film) 3:13

2+ y ago3:13

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Today, Mike and I talk about the the third installment of the Kingsman film series - the 2021 movie "The King's Man". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohrabsmovieq/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wit…

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2. Special: 2022 Super Bowl trailers 7:08

2+ y ago7:08

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Let's talk for a minute about the movie and series trailers were aired during the 2022 Super Bowl. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohrabsmovieq/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers…

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1. Review: Eternals (2021 film) 3:09

2+ y ago3:09

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Today my friend Mike and I talk about the 2021 Marvel movie "Eternals". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sohrabsmovieq/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi…

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