Washington D.C. critics Charlie Juhl and Hannah Buchdahl debate new releases, from the mainstream movies Hannah tends to favor, to obscure indie and foreign films Charlie likes to champion. It's free-flowing, unedited conversation, with the occasional wine wager. Two differing perspectives; one entertaining podcast. Let the clash begin!
On this final episode (for now) of the Cinema Clash: It’s the end of an era as we reveal – to you and each other—our top 10 films of 2021. Tune in!
On this supersize edition of the Cinema Clash: We catch each other—and you—up on what we’ve been watching, including: DUNE; TICK, TICK BOOM!; RED NOTICE; SPENCER; FINCH; PASSING; THE FRENCH DISPATCH; MASS, THE HARDER THEY FALL, and documentaries JULIA, MAYOR PETE, and VAL. Tune in!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The Last Duel, Halloween Kills, Bergman Island, The Velvet Underground, The Rescue, Hard Luck Love Song, Squid Game and breaking news about the Clash!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Daniel Craig’s final bow as Bond in the long-awaited NO TIME TO DIE; the super-odd supernatural drama from Iceland, LAMB; the concert documentary JUSTIN BIEBER: OUR WORLD; the pandemic doc CONVERGENCE: COURAGE IN CRISIS; a few virtual notes from the NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL; the season finale of TED LASSO and more!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: antiheroes battle it out in the symbiotic sequel VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE; Tony and the gang go way back in the Sopranos prequel THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK; chicanery runs rampant in the old-time western OLD HENRY; an American exec chases her dreams to Scotland in the operatic rom-com FALLING FOR FIGARO; and watch out for damsels not really in distress in the metaphysical thriller MAYDAY; Plus, TED LASSO and THE PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the film adaptation of Broadway’s award-winning musical drama DEAR EVAN HANSEN; the German romantic psychological drama I’M YOUR MAN; the televangelist biopic THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE; the American remake of the intense Danish crime thriller THE GUILTY; and the family-friendly mystery horror film NIGHTBOOKS; Plus, new sci-fi drama series FOUNDATION and Emmy-winning dramedy series TED LASSO.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a filmed version of the Broadway musical COME FROM AWAY hits AppleTV+ in time for 9/11 remembrances; a teen dreams of making it big as a drag queen in the film version of the British musical EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE; THE ALPINIST documents the exploits of a daring solo climber; the documentary BLOOD BROTHERS: MALCOLM X & MUHAMMAD ALI explores the friendship and falling out of two cultural heavyweights; a reunion of friends spins out of control in the twisty drama SMALL ENGINE REPAIR; Michael Keaton plays the head of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund in the quiet drama WORTH; and TED LASSO wraps Season Two!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Marvel and martial arts meet in the superhero film SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS; a fairy tale classic gets a modern makeover in Amazon’s CINDERELLA; and documentaries spotlight the history of the American Socialist movement, the legacy and future of Broadway, and the events of 9/11 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the contemporary incarnation of the cult classic horror movie CANDYMAN; the COVID lockdown relationship dramedy TOGETHER; and a distressing peek behind the canvas in the Netflix documentary BOB ROSS: HAPPY ACCIDENTS, BETRAYAL & GREED. Plus, TED LASSO and the trailers for SPIDERMAN and SPENCER.
On this edition of The Cinema Clash: the unsettling, creepy ghost story emanating from THE NIGHT HOUSE; a twisty documentary about the most expensive painting ever sold, THE LOST LEONARDO; the heartwarming family drama CODA about a child of deaf adults; quick takes on FREE GUY and RESPECT; and some TV talk, including the RomComaraderie of TED LASSO and Roy Kent!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Super villains unite again for James Gunn’s take on THE SUICIDE SQUAD; Adam Driver sings his way through the extremely odd film ANNETTE; Existentialism goes mainstream in the imaginative drama NINE DAYS; and Lin-Manuel Miranda voices a musically-inclined kinkajou in the family-friendly Netflix movie VIVO; Plus, on Apple TV+, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is MR. CORMAN; Mark Ronson explores sampling on WATCH THE SOUND; Jane Krakowski channels Baroness Schraeder in SCHMIGADOON! And TED LASSO encourages us to ‘Do the Right-est Thing.’
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt keep JUNGLE CRUISE afloat; Netflix offers up the romantic drama THE LAST LETTER FROM YOUR LOVER, the romantic comedy RESORT TO LOVE, and the French action comedy THE LAST MERCENARY. Plus, the AppleTV+ docu-series WATCH THE SOUND WITH MARK RONSON and of course – more TED LASSO and SCHMIGADOON!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: life’s not exactly a beach in the M. Night Shyamalan thriller OLD; a flawed script weakens an important message in the true story of JOE BELL; and HERE AFTER gives new meaning to deadly romance. Plus, the must-see (Apple) TV that continues to be TED LASSO and SCHMIGADOON!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: elite female assassins band together to protect a kid in GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE; a melancholy truffle farmer goes in search of his kidnapped PIG; LeBron James holds court in SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY; Anthony Bourdain speaks from the grave in the documentary ROADRUNNER. Plus, small screen shout-outs for TED LASSO and SCHMIGADOON! Tune in!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a deep dive into the long-awaited standalone film for Natasha Romanoff aka Marvel’s BLACK WIDOW, and a plug for a mockumentary you won’t find in theaters, MARATHON.
On this Independence Day Weekend edition of The Cinema Clash: the Templeton brothers are back in a new adventure with THE BOSS BABY: FAMILY BUSINESS; a dystopian horror franchise concludes with THE FOREVER PURGE; and the future is not so bright in the sci-fi time travel action flick THE TOMORROW WAR. Plus, we wrap up our coverage of AFIDOCS 2021 with our reaction to films about Anthony Bourdain, Tom Petty, a trio of Texas teens, a band of doctors fighting Big Pharma, and our favorite of the bunch - Questlove’s SUMMER OF SOUL.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Part one of our annual review of the AFI DOCS film festival. Find out which female athlete documentary scores higher – NAOMI OSAKA or LFG. Plus, Mary J. Blige talks and sings of empowerment and survival in the Amazon Prime doc, MY LIFE; and 12 MIGHTY ORPHANS hit the big screen with an underdog sports drama based on a true story.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the musical drama IN THE HEIGHTS; the Rita Moreno documentary JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT; the senior citizen dramedy QUEEN BEES; the arthouse crime-noir AKILLA’S ESCAPE; the Israeli-American drama SUBLET; and the Bosnian coming-of-age roadtrip movie TAKE ME SOMEWHERE NICE.
On this long-awaited return to in-person Cinema Clashing: the Warrens are back with more paranormal investigating in THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT; a trio of gal pals go horsing around in the animated adventure SPIRIT: UNTAMED; orphans prevail in the real life fish tale, BLUE MIRACLE; and the moving documentary CHANGING THE GAME tracks the unique journey of three transgender teen athletes.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: two Emmas shine with wicked wit in Disney’s live action prequel CRUELLA; an animated family saves the planet in the comically heartwarming roadtrip movie THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES; a family vacation to Kenya goes horribly wrong in the bloody adventure thriller ENDANGERED SPECIES; and, we count down our most anticipated movies of the summer.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: two very different genre documentaries, PINK: ALL I KNOW SO FAR and FINAL ACCOUNT; the zombie disaster movie ARMY OF THE DEAD; and the sports underdog drama DREAM HORSE. Plus, the big winners of our Clash Prizes!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: real and fake personas collide as a journalist baits a jihadist recruiter through social media in PROFILE; a young female doctor stumbles into making an improbable run for her local council in the Saudi film THE PERFECT CANDIDATE; plus, the fate of the Golden Globes amid controversy, and a chance to win a Blu-ray disc of THE COURIER.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham reunite for the revenge thriller WRATH OF MAN; Colombian reggaeton superstar J Balvin confronts social activism in the documentary THE BOY FROM MEDELLIN; and quick takes on period biopic drama QUEEN MARIE, the 2004 classic fantasy romcom ELLA ENCHANTED, and TV series’ SHADOW AND BONE and THE MIGHTY DUCKS: GAME CHANGERS.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the big reveal on our OSCARS wager; the revenge thriller/Jack Ryan spin-off, TOM CLANCY’S WITHOUT REMORSE; the drug addiction and rehab drama FOUR GOOD DAYS; an educational documentary about a timeless classic, STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET; and a battle over the pros and cons of FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Grab a drink and get those Oscar ballots ready! We’re offering up our final predictions in all the Academy Award categories – and washing it all down with a quick review of a documentary crafted for beer lovers, BREWMANCE.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THUNDER FORCE is anything but a force majeure; THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER outscore THE MIGHTY DUCKS; and ranking the mini-movies that make up the ballot-busting ACADEMY AWARD nominees for Best Short Film – Live Action, Animation and Documentary. Tune in!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: two alpha titans face off in the action sci-fi MonsterVerse movie GODZILLA vs KONG; the plight of a Bosnian translator helps humanize an atrocity from the 1990s in the Oscar-nominated foreign film QUO VADIS, AIDA; and a filmmaker bonds with a smart, spineless creature in the Oscar-nominated documentary MY OCTOPUS TEACHER. Tune in!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the Wickish thriller NOBODY; documentaries TINA, THE LAST BLOCKBUSTER and MIRACLE FISHING; and four hours of Justice League vs two hours of Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Tune in!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the Cold War spy drama THE COURIER; the crime drama CITY OF LIES; documentaries OPERATION VARSITY BLUES and KID 90; plus, a bit of superhero and awards show banter. Tune in!
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the tedious crime drama CHERRY; the family-friendly comedy YES DAY; the cartoonish live-action/animated hybrid TOM & JERRY; the rap documentary BIGGIE: I GOT A STORY TO TELL; and the deadly time-loop movie BOSS LEVEL.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Eddie Murphy is back as Crown Prince Akeem in the blended family comedy COMING 2 AMERICA; Disney stays true to form with the animated film RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON; Netflix shows some MOXIE with a high school drama oozing with girl power; thoughts are not your own in the sci-fi adventure CHAOS WALKING; and isolation proves bittersweet in the contemplative drama LAND.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the dementia drama THE FATHER; the biopic THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY; the documentary BILLIE EILISH: THE WORLD’S A LITTLE BLURRY; and the indie THE INDEPENDENTS; Plus, a Golden Globes wine wager!
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the critically-acclaimed hybrid drama-documentary NOMADLAND; the somewhat true-ish cybercrime drama SILK ROAD; the family-friendly Disney flick FLORA & ULYSSES; the twisted thriller I CARE A LOT; and a bit of TV binge-watching with SCHITT’S CREEK and CALL MY AGENT.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: We divide and conquer and meet in the middle with JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH, THE MAURITANIAN, LAND, BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR, FRENCH EXIT, THE MAP OF TINY PERFECT THINGS, and TO ALL THE BOYS: ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the creatively weird sci-fi drama BLISS, the toxic romantic drama MALCOLM & MARIE, and the biographical drama SON OF THE SOUTH. Plus, awards talk and a salute to Christopher Plummer.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the star-studded serial killer crime drama THE LITTLE THINGS; the star-studded dementia drama SUPERNOVA; the historical archaeological drama THE DIG; the sweet but formulaic reluctant father figure to quirky kid drama PALMER; the Russian film based on a true massacre, DEAR COMRADES!; and the short documentary for space geeks, APOLLO 11 QUARANTINE.
On this quaranstream edition of The Cinema Clash: a rags-to-riches tale of castes and corruption in the Netflix drama THE WHITE TIGER; a heartwarming and heartbreaking tale of friendship, death and survival in OUR FRIEND; a mother searches for her missing son in the Mexican border thriller IDENTIFYING FEATURES; Plus, a few quick thoughts on TENET, ANOTHER ROUND, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, and THE DISSIDENT.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: a stellar ensemble drama inspired by an iconic get-together ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI; the latest but not greatest Liam Neeson action thriller, THE MARKSMAN; a futuristic mash-up of themes and genres, OUTSIDE THE WIRE; the documentaries MLK/FBI and ROCK CAMP; and a preview of the Avenger-related series WANDAVISION.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: we ring in the new year with the bittersweet Irish drama HERSELF, the salient documentary THE DISSIDENT, the heartbreaking drama PIECES OF A WOMAN, the cliché-riddled romcom STARS FELL ON ALABAMA, and the witty semi-autobiographical drama THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION, and more!
On this special edition of The Cinema Clash: Hannah and Charlie reveal their respective picks for best movies of 2020. Let the countdown - and the clash - begin!
On this special holiday weekend quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the superhero sequel WONDER WOMAN 1984; Pixar's animated feature SOUL; the Tom Hanks western NEWS OF THE WORLD; the post-apocalyptic drama THE MIDNIGHT SKY; the genre-defying PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN; and the romantic drama SYLVIE’S LOVE.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the apocalyptic thriller GREENLAND, the blues musical drama MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM, and the Hilary Swank psychological thriller FATALE; Plus, catching up with documentaries CRIP CAMP, TIME, DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD and THE BEE GEES: HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART, and the Italian drama MARTIN EDEN.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the quirky Irish romantic drama WILD MOUNTAIN THYME; the vintage Hollywood biographical drama MANK; the female-empowered crime drama I’M YOUR WOMAN; the psychological trauma drama WANDER DARKLY; and the crowd-pleasing family drama MINARI.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: We’ve got all your genres covered with SOUND OF METAL, THE PROM, HALF BROTHERS, HILLBILLY ELEGY, ALL MY LIFE, HAPPIEST SEASON, DEAR SANTA, and MOSUL. Tune in!
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the post-WWII art drama THE LAST VERMEER; the bizarre pseudo-biopic THE TWENTIETH CENTURY; the regal rom-com sequel THE PRINCESS SWITCH: SWITCHED AGAIN; a JFK assassination investigation documentary TRUTH IS THE ONLY CLIENT, and more!
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: a mash-up of two childhood classics in COME AWAY; a wry comedy drama about friendship and betrayal in THE CLIMB; and random musings about other new releases, a revisitation of PARANORMAN, a look ahead to DUNE, and the possible return of the HAS FALLEN franchise.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the slow-burn adult thriller LET HIM GO; the family-friendly Netflix fluff OPERATION CHRISTMAS DROP; and Fly, Eagles (fans), Fly in the unique sports documentary MAYBE NEXT YEAR.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the horror movie COME PLAY, the bawdy holiday rom-com HOLIDATE, and the hairy coming of age indie THE TRUE ADVENTURES OF WOLFBOY; Plus, Charlie introduces his kid to a couple of horror classics and Disney’s ROBIN HOOD!
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: BORAT is back with his special brand of crude political satire; ON THE ROCKS offers up a bittersweet father-daughter adventure; Springsteen waxes nostalgic with his LETTER TO YOU; time gets all trippy in the engrossing indie SYNCHRONIC; and final highlights from the MIDDLEBURG FILM FESTIVAL; Plus, Charlie reflects on the original ROLLERBALL and other stuff too.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: Aaron Sorkin’s writing fuels an A-list cast in THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7; Liam Neeson can’t save an HONEST THIEF; and the indie SHITHOUSE transcends its crappy title. Plus, Hannah’s quick takes on the uplifting documentary FLY LIKE A GIRL, the quirky comedy short JOHN BRONCO, Springsteen’s rockin’ doc LETTER TO YOU, and early favorites from a virtual Middleburg Film Festival.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the not so funny family comedy, THE WAR WITH GRANDPA; the Netflix-trending comedy HUBIE HALLOWEEN and true crime documentary AMERICAN MURDER: THE FAMILY NEXT DOOR; Plus, a bit of FARGO on FX, a virtual preview of the MIDDLEBURG FILM FESTIVAL, and RIP to EVH.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: four actresses play THE GLORIAS in a biopic about feminist icon Gloria Steinem; A CALL TO SPY pulls back the curtain on a little-known story about women spies during WWII; and our addiction to technology is satirized with a horror twist in the quirky apocalyptic dramedy SAVE YOURSELVES! Plus, a quick visit to “Utopia” and more. Tune in!
On this quaranstream edition of The Cinema Clash: the oddball dysfunctional family dramedy KAJILLIONAIRE; a feature film introduction to Sherlock’s smart and sassy younger sister ENOLA HOLMES; a quick homage to RBG; and a bit of ‘TV talk’ about TEHRAN, TED LASSO, and CHALLENGER: THE FINAL FLIGHT.
On this divide and conquer quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the psychological thrillers ANTEBELLUM and THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME; the affecting family drama BLACKBIRD; the absurdist comedy I’VE GOT ISSUES; the fascinating photo documentary THE WAY I SEE IT; the motorcycle roadtrip documentary series THE LONG WAY UP; and the positively endearing family film H IS FOR HAPPINESS. Plus, Hannah’s guilty pleasure COBRA KAI and the first winner of our first giveaway.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the refreshing rom-com THE BROKEN HEARTS GALLERY; the creepy psychological thriller RENT-A-PAL; the thought-provoking documentary THE SOCIAL DILEMMA; and the entertaining doc JIMMY CARTER ROCK & ROLL PRESIDENT. Plus, details on how to win a digital bundle of some classic films by sending us a tweet @TheCinemaClash.
On this quaranstream edition of The Cinema Clash: Disney’s live-action MULAN; the metaphysical thriller I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS; the Netflix rom-com LOVE, GUARANTEED; and the on-demand chess movie CRITICAL THINKING. Plus, a heads-up on a special giveaway sure to be of interest to our listener cinephiles!
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: Nostalgia prevails as BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC; teens unite to help a friend in ALL TOGETHER NOW; and it’s all chills and no thrills for the survival flick CENTIGRADE; Plus: the scary documentary UNFIT: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TRUMP, the family-friendly films THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN and THE SLEEPOVER, and two very different sports-themed shows, HOOPS and TED LASSO. Tune in!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: two teen romantic dramas with thought-provoking twists - CHEMICAL HEARTS and WORDS ON BATHROOM WALLS; Ethan Hawke plays a brilliant inventor in the bizarre biopic TESLA; an inside look at the failed mission to rescue American hostages in Iran in the documentary DESERT ONE, and a documentary to raise awareness about homeless youth, AMERICAN STREET KID; Plus, the docuseries HIGH SCORE and the hilarious British comedy series THE GOES WRONG SHOW.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: art plays a role in two very different dramas, THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY and MADE IN ITALY; the story of a true Polish war hero is dramatized in THE RESISTANCE FIGHTER; the varied documentaries A THOUSAND CUTS, CREEM: AMERICA'S ONLY ROCK 'N' ROLL MAGAZINE, and ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE: A SERGE IBAKA STORY; plus, we’re talking Muppets, Mulan, Dirty Dancing, and John Wick.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: a reclusive writer begrudgingly takes in a boy evacuated from WWII London in the seaside drama SUMMERLAND; Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas star in a super-sappy salute to the power of positive thinking in THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM; we revisit two documentaries from AFIDOCS now available to all - THE FIGHT and REBUILDING PARADISE; Plus, challenges abound over SPEED CUBERS, MUPPETS NOW, and LAST CHANCE U. Tune in!
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: Marie Curie gets her due as more than the answer to a trivia question in the unconventional biopic RADIOACTIVE; a Catholic school teenager squirms through lessons of life and lust in the coming-of-age dramedy YES, GOD, YES; and a weekend getaway turns deadly for an unsuspecting foursome in the mystery horror film, THE RENTAL.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne kick some immortal butt in THE OLD GUARD; the documentary MUCHO MUCHO AMOR delves into the life and legend of Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado; Sigmund Freud counsels a lust-struck Austrian teen as Nazis take over Vienna in the coming-of-age wartime drama THE TOBACCONIST; four Vietnam vets plot a great escape from their retirement home to accomplish one final mission in the Australian dramedy NEVER TOO LATE; and four young orphans turn to music to overcome an emotionless existence in the Japanese drama WE ARE LITTLE ZOMBIES. Plus, a quick tribute to two icons - Carl Reiner and Ennio Morricone.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: a standing ovation in living rooms everywhere for the stage-to-film musical HAMILTON; commendations of valor for a small unit of U.S. soldiers in the authentic Afghanistan war drama THE OUTPOST; and honoring a civil rights icon and his decades of public service to country and Congress in the documentary, JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE. Plus, a French take on THE TRUTH, and GIDGET through a modern lens. Yikes.
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: the political satire IRRESISTIBLE; the kid-friendly action comedy MY SPY; and the global music competition spoof EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA. Plus, a final pair of AFIDOCS – JIMMY CARTER ROCK & ROLL PRESIDENT and the Ron Howard film REBUILDING PARADISE. Tune in!
On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash: Joseph Gordon-Levitt is in the cockpit for an intense German hijack suspense drama, 7500; and AFI DOCs kicks off virtually with nearly 60 films covering a range of topics, some of them very timely. We’ve got the highlights.
On this extra special quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash, we’re joined by one of our avid listeners to chat about: the fictionalized account of a famous American horror and mystery writer named SHIRLEY; three wildly different documentaries - YOU DON’T NOMI, SPELLING THE DREAM, and, AND WE GO GREEN; plus, our take on the Netflix workplace sitcom SPACE FORCE and more! Tune in.
On this quaran-stream edition of the Cinema Clash: formulaic romance, comedy, crime and music come into play in THE HIGH NOTE and THE LOVEBIRDS; the innovative sci-fi drama THE VAST OF NIGHT commands your complete attention; and, a preview of what’s on tap at the movies, at home. Apparently, there are Showgirls involved. Tune in!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash in quarantine: the formulaic feel-good film MILITARY WIVES; the Netflix romantic comedy THE WRONG MISSY; a franchise farewell with THE TRIP TO GREECE; and the quirky Chinese dramedy LUCKY GRANDMA.
On this second "Pandemic Edition" of The Cinema Clash: teen-focused dramas NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS, SELAH AND THE SPADES, and HOW TO BUILD A GIRL; the British RomCom LOVE, WEDDING, REPEAT; an oddly entertaining French black comedy DEERSKIN; and the Chris Hemsworth action distraction EXTRACTION. Plus, quick takes on THE HALF OF IT, BUTT BOY, and the documentaries BECOMING (mistakenly referenced as ‘Beautiful’ – oops), NEVER SURRENDER, and SPACESHIP EARTH. Tune in!