Best Film Fanatics Podcasts (2024)

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Kramer vs. Kramer 25:42

2d ago25:42

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Robert Benton’s 1979 interior drama turned out to be one of the biggest films of the 70s. While we might appreciate Dustn Hoffman now more often than we watch his movies, this marked another example of him owning the decade. It’s his movie, despite the attempt to give balance to the two Kramers fighting for the legal and moral right to raise their …

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#431 : Essential Arthouse Films of 2024 1:34:29

8d ago1:34:29

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Jared is joined by returning guest Colin Takasawa to pick out the ten best foreign, indie, or avant-garde movies of the year and discuss twenty other notable titles.

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Vengeance 49:22

2h ago49:22

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We get a glimpse into the future this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 13: VENGEANCE! Tom talks about the artistic choice of his vigilante portrayal getting scrapped while we all discuss the underlying themes and motivation behind the A and B storylines in this Arkham-fueled episode. We also get into the…

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THE TERMINATOR (1984) 16:53

1d ago16:53

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Forty years ago this Fall, we saw the release of one of the most influential genre films of the Modern Era, this low-budget sci-fi horror thriller directed by a young upstart named James Cameron....this being his first full-on feature film. It was a simple tale about a mild-mannered young waitress named Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) who unknowingly…

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Megalopolis (2024) 18:20

5d ago18:20

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Oscar-winning director Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Bram Stoker's Dracula) has finally done it....he has completed his long-in-the-works passion project, an original story which he began developing as far back as the late '70's. It's about the fictional futuristic city of New Rome where a brilliant architect (Adam Driver) ha…

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Reckoning w/ GREG BEEMAN + AL GOUGH 1:16:23

7d ago1:16:23

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🌠 Special 100th Episode poster: https://bit.ly/100-poster One of the most impactful episodes of the season… series… and TV in general, join Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Greg Beeman (Director), and Al Gough (Show Creator) for the 100th episode of Smallville in Season 5 Episode 12: RECKONING. The episode speaks for itself, but thankfully we have t…

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Fight Club (1999) 22:25

8d ago22:25

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The FIRST Rule About Fight Club is.... Do NOT TALK About Fight Club Of course when this action satire directed by David Fincher (Seven, The Social Network) first opened twenty-five years ago to mixed reviews and mediocre box office, it still HEAVILY talked about by a certain segment of the population which just could not get enough of it. It featur…

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As Good as It Gets 29:24

10d ago29:24

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For years, Dan avoided this movie, fearing it was like a Hallmark Holiday Classic or Very Special Episode of Mad About You. But after our episode on Broadcast News, Mike insisted Dan give it a watch. Join us as we talk about the ways in which the film surfs just above the sharks of sentimentality that threaten it at every plot point and offers a gr…

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The River Wild (1994) 15:08

13d ago15:08

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Thirty years ago, director Curtis Hanson (LA Confidential, 8 Mile) helped introduce us to what was seemed like a very novel concept on-screen for the first time: "MERYL STREEP, ACTION HERO." Up until this point, Streep had already been nominated for multiple awards along with winning several - she was and still IS considered Our Greatest Living Act…

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Lockdown 48:44

14d ago48:44

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Well aint that a b… join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 11 LOCKDOWN for an action packed safe-room extravaganza. We talk about claustrophobia inside the safe-room, how we would re-write the Sheriff’s death in this episode, and what this means in the grand scheme of things re: Lana, Lex, and Clark’s love …

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The Substance (2024) 15:31

16d ago15:31

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"Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?" That's not only the tagline for this movie but for the fictional experimental drug which is offer to our main protagonist. Demi Moore (Ghost, Indecent Proposal) plays Elizabeth Sparkle, a middle-aged actress/fitness guru who has been fired from the TV show she hosts on her 50th birthday. She f…

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Strangers on a Train 24:16

17d ago24:16

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Strangers on a Train (1951) may not be an “obvious Hitchcock” like Vertigo, Rear Window, or North by Northwest, but it’s fascinating, rewatchable, and has everything we love in the Hitchcock canon. When Guy Haines (Farley Granger) meets Bruno Antony (Robert Walker), he learns that he might not know himself as well as he thought he did. The whole fi…

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Episode 17: The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) 25:08

17d ago25:08

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Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing are reunited for Hammer’s genre-bending final outing for Dracula. Miles and Marcus investigate.By MW Enterprises

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#430 : BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA 1:09:48

18d ago1:09:48

1:09:48

The guys kick off another round of retro reviews with one of Joe's favorites, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, a 1970s neo-western from Sam Peckinpah. The discussion evolves into an exploration of Peckinpah's entire oeuvre. Michael also talks about an older beloved western, Joe checks out an unseen Paul Schrader movie, and Jared recommends a re…

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Sea of Love (1989) 16:44

20d ago16:44

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When this erotic mystery was first released in the Fall of '89, it was looked upon as a comeback vehicle for legendary actor Al Pacino who stars as beleaguered NYPD detective Frank Keller who is struggling with both alcoholism and the fallout from his recent divorce. And then Frank unearths a new case which catches his interest.....a series of murd…

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Fanatic 56:07

21d ago56:07

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Felt eerie watching this episode for multiple reasons… but join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as we revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 10: FANATIC! After remembering when our guest star went full Britney by mimicking Lex Luthor this week we get a very pleasant visit from Kryptonsite’s own Craig Byrne! Bast from the past and a must-listen for a…

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The Shawshank Redemption (1994) 18:31

22d ago18:31

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Thirty years ago, this inspiring prison drama based upon a short story by Stephen King was released to thunderous acclaim and weak box office. Over time via strong video/DVD sales and steady play on cable, it built up a very devoted following to the point where it is now ranked #1 among all films rated on IMDB. It's a beloved story focusing on two …

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Croupier 23:48

24d ago23:48

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Has your day today been worth narating? If it were retold in the pages of a novel, would anyone read it? Are you worthy of narration? Most of us would say that we weren’t, but that’s not the case for Jack Manfred, the title character of Croupier, Mike Hodges’ 1998 film about authorship and narcissism. Jack thinks that one must be a gambler or a cro…

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The Mask (1994) 17:36

26d ago17:36

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SOMEBODY....STOP HIM!!! Of course we're referring to Stanley Ipkiss played by Jim Carrey once he puts on that mask, the titular mask for this Summer '94 blockbuster smash which was based on a graphic novel of the same name. Directed by Chuck Russell (Eraser) this was released amidst a breakout year for Carrey, smack between blockbusters Ace Ventura…

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Lexmas 1:09:33

28d ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Ho ho holy cow we have an episode this week… Join Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as they revisit one of the most important episodes in Smallville with Season 5 Episode 9: LEXMAS. We spend a lot of time talking about ‘what could have been’ with Lex as he gets a glimpse into an alternate reality, discussing the difficult decision made and the trag…

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) 17:09

29d ago17:09

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The Ghost With The Most is BACK! More than thirty-six years after the original cult smash Beetlejuice was released into theaters, director Tim Burton returns along with Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, and Michael Keaton in the titular role. New additions to the cast include Jenna Ortega (Scream 6, Wednesday), Monica Bellucci (Irreversible, Matrix R…

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L. A. Confidential 30:26

1M ago30:26

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If L. A. Confidential (1997) were two degrees campier, it would seem like Dick Tracy–but Curtis Hanson made sure to capture the spirit of James Ellroy’s novel while making its labyrinth plot understandable to viewers. Join us for a conversation about how the film examines the need for heroes yet seems to only offer them in a way to which the movies…

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The Shadow (1994) 17:33

1M ago17:33

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WHO KNOWS WHAT EVIL LURKS IN THE HEARTS OF MEN? Thirty years ago this past summer, director Russell Mulcahy (Highlander, Ricochet) presented the answer to that question with a heavily hyped, lavish adaption of the popular radio show and comic strip of the same name from the '30's and 40's.....and audiences didn't seem to care, neither did critics f…

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Solitude w/ JAMES MARSTERS 1:05:35

1M ago1:05:35

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Action packed episode this week as we are graced with an appearance from Brainiac himself, JAMES MARSTERS, as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 8: SOLITUDE! After remembering an uncomfortable and bare introduction to Smallville, James discusses his excitement for joining the story before the story and all the ins…

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Rear Window (1954) 15:48

1M ago15:48

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Seventy years ago, Alfred Hitchcock....the Master of Suspense....gave us the ultimate low-key, low-stakes paranoia thriller focusing on laid-up photographer L.B. played by the late great James Stewart. L.B. has a broken leg and is stuck in his non-air-conditioned New York apartment where he has apparently has nothing better to do than.....watch. Wa…

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For a Few Dollars More 30:03

1M ago30:03

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A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966) are collectively known as “The Man with No Name” trilogy and are often thought of as one long movie about the hero’s adventures, much like we think of the original three installments of Indiana Jones. Quentin Tarantino has called the third film th…

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#429 : MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING 1:15:57

1M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Out of nowhere comes another retro review! The guys take a look at the 1997 Julia Roberts rom-com hit, My Best Friend's Wedding, to see how it holds up today. Plus, Michael and Joe revisit two '70s cult classics, while Jared champions two new indie films.

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Natural Born Killers (1994) 18:24

1M ago18:24

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Thirty years ago, this in-your-face violent satire of murder and media consumption was released to a mixture of acclaim and controversy. Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone (Platoon, Wall Street) presented us with the story of Mickey (Woody Harrelson) and Mallory (Juliette Lewis), two crazy lovers who are on a murder spree across the country. What …

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Splinter 48:08

1M ago48:08

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Sleeper top tier episode this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 7 SPLINTER! We get a healthy dose of ‘behind the actor’s studio’ as Welling discusses what went into Clark’s evolution of paranoia and impatience in this episode. Outside of that Michael gets a pleasant surprise while rewatching Lexana begin …

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Inglorious Basterds (2009) 19:25

1M ago19:25

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Once Upon a Time in Nazi-Occupied France.... A beloved filmmaker (Quentin Tarantino) directed his first epic period piece just LOOSELY (very loosely) based upon true events....meaning World War II. We follow several different characters all within France at the time including Shoshanna (Melanie Laurent) a Jewish movie theater owner, Lt. Aldo Raines…

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To Have and Have Not 20:43

1M ago20:43

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Howard Hawks’s To Have and Have Not (1944) is more Hollywood than Hemingway–something for which we should all be grateful. The film is a wonderful example–perhaps the best–of onscreen chemistry and remains wildly entertaining even aside from the onscreen courtship of Bogart and Bacall. Join us as we talk about banter as a tool of seduction, the way…

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Episode 16: Vampire Circus (1972) 42:21

2M ago42:21

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Miles and Marcus are joined by special guest, Andy Stanton, to discuss this gruesome, surreal and unsettling addition to Hammer’s vampire series. Send in the clowns!By MW Enterprises

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Alien: Romulus (2024) 17:57

2M ago17:57

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It has been more than seven years since the last entry in the long-running franchise was released....and lord knows how long has it been since we actually saw a GOOD Alien film? (Just one person's opinion) Well the xenomorph is BACK and the titular creature has brought its friends including several "face-huggers." :o And they're ALL after a rag-tag…

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Exposed w/ ERICA DURANCE 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

The good ole boys are back this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit the Dukes of Hazzard reunion in Smallville Season 5 Episode 6: EXPOSED. After the guys remember what it was like to be inside of Bo and Luke Duke’s reunion they explore Smallville going more adult with parental advisory-inclined scenes and storylines. PLUS we get a vi…

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Kevin Durant X Anthony Edwards Exclusive Conversation at Fanatics Fest 33:37

2M ago33:37

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NBA Superstars and Olympic Gold Medalists Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards are joined by Jalen Rose for a live conversation at Fanatics Fest 2024!By Boardroom Podcast Network & Cadence13

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Thief 24:57

2M ago24:57

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Everyone loves a good heist movie that depends on the combination of cold, logical planning and some element going sideways–and Thief is one of the best. Its 1981 release date is seen in every frame and the soundtrack by Tangerine Dream makes for great nostalgic viewing. But the film has real power as a character study of a highly skilled man tryin…

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Top Ten Villain Performances of the 1990's! 22:06

2M ago22:06

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For much of August, we will be taking a break to get our proverbial batteries recharged - we'll be back to releasing new episodes before the end of the month. In the meantime, enjoy this special episode going back through our catalog of more than 330 episodes to rank THE TOP TEN VILLIAN PERFORMANCES OF THE 1990'S! Host: Geoff Gershon Edited By Ella…

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#428 : DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE 1:14:50

2M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Marvel expert Kyle Nabilcy returns to the pod to discuss Deadpool & Wolverine and the future of the MCU—especially RDJ's homecoming—with Michael and Jared. Joe calls in to share his reaction to the latest superhero movie, too. And Kyle asks an important question: What happened to John Grisham adaptations?…

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Thirst w/ KRISTIN KREUK! 1:13:35

2M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Ve vant to vorget this episode… Join us for a healthy dose of bauming for Season 5 Episode 5 THIRST! And who else, but the sorority vampire herself KRISTIN KREUK is here to join us for the ride. She opens up about the lessons learned in standing up for your character in a series and deciding when to put your foot down with certain scenes and reques…

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Alien (1979) Re-Release 20:29

2M ago20:29

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For much of August, we will be taking a break to get our proverbial batteries recharged - we'll be back to releasing new episodes before the end of the month. Forty-five years ago, one of The Greatest and Most Influential Science Fiction and Horror films was first released. And now to celebrate the release of the latest entry in the long-running Al…

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Training Day 29:09

2M ago29:09

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Do you need to be a wolf to protect the sheep? That’s the question at the heart of Training Day (2001), in which Ethan Hawke plays the lead and Denzel Washington plays himself–at least for the first hour. What happens in the film once the sun goes down gets Mike and Dan arguing as they haven’t in a while: does the movie become yet another one where…

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Top Ten Villain Performances of the 1980's! 20:10

2M ago20:10

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For the next couple of weeks, we will be taking a break to get our proverbial batteries recharged - we'll be back to releasing new episodes before the end of the month. In the meantime, enjoy this special episode going back through our catalog of more than 330 episodes to rank THE TOP TEN VILLIAN PERFORMANCES OF THE 1980'S! Other decade lists to co…

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Aqua 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

New member to the JLA this week as Tom Welling and MIchael Rosenbaum make a splash talking about Smallville Season 5 Episode 4: AQUA! The guys give plenty of roses to the performances in this episode, from James Marsters curiosity that elevated scenes to Alan Richtson’s preparedness and likability on set. We also talk about the difficulties of unde…

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Oppenheimer 31:35

2M ago31:35

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Any director other than Christopher Nolan would have done one of two things with this material: made an Oceans Eleven at Los Alamos or a cradle-to-grave biopic. That Nolan resisted these temptations to instead use the life of his subject to explore issues of historical legacy and what happens to those who steal fire from the gods makes Oppenheimer …

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Moonraker (1979) 16:18

2M ago16:18

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Forty-five years ago in the wake of the record-breaking success of the original Star Wars, the folks at EON Productions lead by the late, great Albert Broccoli decided to take their long-running James Bond franchise in a somewhat different direction.....IN SPACE!!! :) Yes THIS is the one where Agent 007 (Roger Moore) goes to space, though to be fai…

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Hidden 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Clark Kent’s mortal saga ends with bloodshed this week as Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum revisit Smallville Season 5 Episode 3 HIDDEN! Before finding out the tragic real life story to this week’s guest star, Michael and Tom explore Clark’s fatal attempt to save the day and Lex’s loneliness. We also discuss Clark losing his V-card, how Tom brough…

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Goldfinger (1964) 18:31

2M ago18:31

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Sixty years, this might have very well been released as THE first franchise blockbuster. It was the third entry in the James Bond franchise (adapted from a series of best-selling spy novels authored by Ian Fleming) which had been rapidly growing in popularity around the world. Helmed by then up-and-coming British director Guy Hamilton, it featured …

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#427 : MAXXXINE / LONGLEGS 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Michael moderates spoiler-free reviews of MaXXXine and Longlegs by Jared and Joe. Then the guys discuss the trailers for some upcoming horror-thrillers and weigh in on comments made by Paul Schrader about the horror genre.

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Collateral 31:13

2M ago31:13

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Collateral was made in 2004, ten years after Speed—and while both films have the same story of a good guy trying to stop a killer in real time, Collateral feels decades away from the innocence of Speed. Much of that has to do with the villain, who espouses a set of assumptions about the world that we se all around us on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Shark…

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Twisters (2024) 19:10

3M ago19:10

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It only took 28 years but we have FINALLY got a sequel to the beloved mid '90's disaster blockbuster Twister....only is it really? There are no returning characters, only a returning device named Dorothy....and of course several big tornadoes. ;) So yes once again we are following storm-chasers around Tornado Alley not only attempting to figure out…

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