Ourtwocents Podcast: Recent Episodes
Admir, Chris, Fahad, Osama
Come for the fire takes, stay for the soothing sounds of four friends exploring the wilderness of film. Every week the Ourtwocents squad comes to together to discuss the biggest and best releases from Hollywood and around the world. Disagree with us on Twitter (@ourtwocentspod) and leave insightfully aggressive comments on our Youtube vids (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSBnQ8P5MbwOI0EOfp0Dzrg).
Osama returns (by himself) to review the latest episode of Shogun and the much anticipated action flick, Monkey Man.
A majority of the crew is away attending personal matters, leaving Osama by himself. He performs double duty and reviews episode six of Shogun and Late Night with the Devil.
The boys get together to chat about episode 5 of Shogun, Broken to the Fist and Sam gets ambushed with a surprise WWE quiz before Wrestlemania.
The boys discuss what may be the standout episode episode of the season so far in Shogun and give their thoughts on the new IndieWire article, which explains how less people are going to the movie theaters.
Chris makes his first appearance in 2024 to discuss Shogun episode 3, "Tomorrow is Tomorrow" and look back at a really decent 2024 Oscars telecast.
What a week for film and tv fans alike. The OTC duo get together to breakdown how Dune 2 excels in it's visuals but lacks in it's story & characters as well dive into the acclaimed Shogun, a show that seems to be destined to become an all-timer.
The duo get together and discuss which films they think will leave victorious at the upcoming Academy Awards.
The duo get back together one last time as they delve into the finale of Night Country and try to piece together a fractured story with the strong themes and atmosphere that the show worked so well to create.
What a weekend for the lads - True Detective dropped their penultimate season, the Chiefs won an epic showdown with the 49ers and in amidst all that we got trailers for Deadpool 3, Wicked and Twisters.
The weekly show is back to discuss the last episode from True Detective Night Country, praise the longevity of Modern Family and provide a micro review of Coherence and Full Metal Jacket.
The boys review the third episode of True Detective, react to the new Monkey Man trailer and talk about the new Severance update.
On this week's episode, the boys get together to discuss Episode 2 of True Detective Night Country, discuss whether films have a responsibility to be "historically accurate" and who got snubbed with Emmy's and Oscar Noms.
Admir and Osama get together to recap and chat about the premier of the new season of True Detective and cast their opinions on the upsets and surprises of the Golden Globes.
0:00 - 4:04 Introduction/Rundown of Topics
4:14 - 38:42 True Detective Season 4 Episode 1 Discussion
38:43 - 43:51 Update on Severance
43:58 - 56:11 What have we been watching?
56:12 - 1:20:35 Golden Globes Recap
1:20:40 - 1:41:42 Physical Media
1:41:55 - 1:48:40
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The gents get together for their final episode of the year as they look back on the incredible year that was 2023. The group breaks down all the movies they watched in a tier list and then talk their top 10 favorites.
As the festive season falls upon NYC like a nice blanket of snow, so does the cheer and merriment on the Ourtwocents show. Osama and Fahad go head to head on another holiday trivia segment and then the give their "two cents" on popular holiday & winter things.
Admir and Fahad discuss the release of the biggest surprise of the season - Godzilla Minus One.
Admir and Osama finally make their way back to the show and discuss 2 huge releases (in their own unique ways). They first discuss the return of the Hunger Games and wether or not the prequel had enough to revive the franchise. They then move onto what could possibly be the surprise of the season, or even year, The Holdovers and praise the film for arriving just in time for audiences everywhere.
The group gets together to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon, the film-adaptation of the book, directed by Martin Scorsese. The trio delve into the film in two segments: in the first, they discuss the contents of the film, highlighting the fantastic acting and directing whilst questioning how compelling some characters really were. In the second, the group examines the context surrounding the film and whether Scorsese was the "right" person to helm it's direction.
Happy Halloween! In the spirit of spooky season, the group gets together to celebrate via the greatest trivia game ever put to screen.
The group gets back together to discuss the sci-fi adventure film from The Creator. The trio praise the film for its amazing spectacle, with emphasis on the visuals and on-location shooting but ultimately feel it was let down by its poor writing and muddled performance from John David Washington.
The group gets together to discuss the newest Kenneth Branagh/Agatha Christie adapation - A Haunting in Venice. The lads talk about how the film approaches some of the main aspects of being a mystery - location, stakes and the "game" of figuring out the truth.
The gang gets together and recaps some of the major happenings in the film world: an in-depth discussion around the Rotten Tomatoes Vulture article and the place of critics in the 21st century, a breakdown of what makes a great mystery film as they prep for A Haunting in Venice and a review of the low-key film/tv show watches of the past few weeks.
The group get together to say farewell to the summer with a trivia contest; discussion around the Dune delay and how it might impact the franchise; roundup of what everyone has been watching.
Osama and Admir get together to review the 20-year anniversary rerelease of Oldboy. The 2003 South Korean neo-noir action thriller film has garnered a massive cult following in the last two decades with it's punchy violence and shock moments - but did we think it held up all these years later?
The boys discuss some of their favorite films of 2023 so far as well disappointments and what's to come later in the year.
The trio get together to discuss the newest horror darling, Talk To Me. They give their thoughts on the film's star, Sophie Wilde, and compare how the horror movie ranks against its 2023 genre counterparts.
Admir and Fahad get together to discuss the second half of Barbenheimer weekend with a discussion of Christopher Nolan's latest film, Oppenheimer. The duo give their thoughts on the film, highlight some standout performances from a stacked cast and talk about the criticism levied at the film about it's lack of a Japanese perspective.
Admir and Osama get together to discuss one half of the epic Barbenheimer weekend, the Greta Gerwig-directed comedy Barbie. The duo give their thoughts on the film's production and cast, discuss how the movie juggled the themes of identity and try to make sense of what all this success will mean for Mattel.
The trio get together to discuss the latest happenings in Hollywood and the movie Twittersphere - on this episode the crew debate the best comedy of the 21st century after huge claims were made on Twitter that in fact it is The Hangover and they discuss where the potential happy medium could be for AI and filmmaking.
It's Mission Impossible Day on the podcast as the trio get together to review Dead Reckoning: Part 1, rank out the other 6 entries in the franchise and debate whether or not Tom Cruise is our generations G.O.A.T. action hero.
The group comes together to discuss some of the TV shows and films that they've been watching and give their quick thoughts on them; discussion includes Naruto, The Bear, and Black Mirror. The trio talk about the merits of binging vs watching episodes on a weekly basis and round out their convo with a look forward to the seismic releases of Barbie and Oppenheimer.
On this episode, the trio get together to discuss the recent surge in multiverse stories that have flooded mainstream screens as of late. They touch on the merits of the plot device, but too often it is misused for other purposes. The group also discuss the recent news around the overworked Across the Spider-verse crew and the "alternate" versions of the film.
The trio get back on the saddle to discuss what looks to be the final piece of the DCEU, The Flash. With its poor showing at the box office, the group asks the question - did the film deserve to fail?
Admir and Fahad discuss the newest entry in the Transformers franchise, Rise of the Beasts, The duo compare this entry to the Michael Bay era films, explore the not-so-heroic Optimus Prime that we see on screen and speculate on what the big reveal at the end will mean for the upcoming films.
Admir and Fahad delve into the biggest animation release of the summer, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The duo discuss the spectacular visual marvel of the film, debate whether the ending was too abrupt and unsatisfying and talk about where the film ranks in 2023.
Admir and Fahad get together to discuss the 2023 action-comedy film The Machine, a film inspired by the comedy of Bert Kreischer. The duo discuss the disparity between the critical and fan reception of the film, it's ability to try to be something more than just movie theater cannon-fodder and some the couple of stand outs in the cast (old man Mark Hamill is too nice).
The OTC is back to kick off the summer madness that is about to ensure in the theaters. Admir and Osama hop back in the drivers seat with Fast X, the newest chapter in the Fast Saga. The duo discuss the apathetic approach to the characters, the extremely bloated story and the Herculian effort by Jason Mamoa to make this tenth title somewhat entertaining and fresh.
The boys (without Admir) review the newest installment of the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Rise. The two discuss the standout performances, the gore and violence portrayed in the film and how it was able to differentiate itself from the other films in the franchise.
Fahad and Osama review the surprise hit, Air. The two discuss whether or not the film was necessary, if Ben Affleck is a better director than an actor and where Matt Damon ranks in the all time greats list.
Osama goes solo this week and reviews the sleeper hit, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
Admir and Fahad discuss one of the best films of the year (so far), John Wick: Chapter 4. The duo talk about their love for the franchise, the great achievements of the 4th film and what they hope to see with the future of the franchise.
Admir and Osama chit chat about the newest entry in the Scream franchise, touch on what makes the films so impressive in today's age and rank their favorites of the series.
The boys discuss the winners of the 2023 Oscars and who they thought was snubbed in some of the categories.
The trio discuss and review Creed 3, the newest chapter in the Rocky/Creed franchise. The group touch on Michael B. Jordan's first foray into directing, heap praise on Jonathan Majors' performance and reflect on the film's overcooked plot.
The boyz review Cocaine Bear, the new over-the-top action black comedy film directed by Elizabeth Banks.
Admir and Fahad continue their journey through the Best Picture nominees by discussing Tar, the psychological drama written and directed by Todd Field. The duo discuss the slow-burner pace of the film, give their overall thoughts on why the film is a hard one to recommend and assess its chances at the Oscars.
The trio get together to discuss M. Night Shyamalan's latest release - Knock at the Cabin. The group criticizes the surface-level writing and plotting, praise the performances of stand outs Dave Bautista and Ben Aldridge and celebrate the film's success at the box office.
Admir and Fahad discuss All Quiet on the Western Front and explore how the films uses heightened realism to impact the audience, touch on the very strong anti-war message, and defend its nomination in the Best Picture category at the Oscars.
The trio get together and discuss the back horror comedy, The Menu. The group touches on the social commentary of the film, discusses the unique framing of the film and unpack the exceptional ending.
This week, Admir and Osama discuss the new horror fan-favorite M3gan. The duo touch on why the film is just “good” and not “great”, highlight some of it’s strong performances and unique sprinkling of humor while criticizing its lackluster ending.
The trio get together to discuss Martin McDonagh's latest black comedy and delve into it's many themes, memorable cast and impeccable writing.
The trio get together to review a great year in film and pick out their favorite films, moments, characters and much more.
The trio get together to discuss the titanic release of the holiday season, Avatar: The Way of the Water. The group debate whether the sequel supercedes the original, reflect on the somewhat outlandish ending with one of the main characters and look forward to the rest of the Avatar franchise.
The trio are back during the festive period to discuss one of the most divisive movies in pop culture - 2009's Avatar. The group discusses some of the key reasons the film is derided, such as its weak characters and dialogue, and assess whether any of the criticisms hold up a decade or so later.
On this week’s podcast, the group discusses the sequel to one of 2019’s biggest movies, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The trio assess which of the 2 movies they like more and debate whether Daniel Craig will be remembered more for his portrayal of James Bond or Benoit Blanc. Towards the end, the group also give their heated thoughts about the latest Tarantino comments about Marvel films.
Osama and Fahad review the highly anticipated, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The boys discuss how the film honored Chadwick Boseman's legacy and how it opened up a path for other stars to shine and how the film introduced another quality antagonist.
This week on the Ourtwocents Podcast, the trio reunites as the group discusses Don't Worry Darling. The lads discuss whether the drama surrounding the film ultimately hurt the film or helped put it on people's radar, assess the pacing and meandering plot and critique the underwhelming final reveal.
As Halloween approaches, Osama and Fahad review Marvel's Werewolf by Night. The two discuss their pros and cons of the film and why it was a breath of fresh air compared to other Marvel projects.
Admir and Fahad discuss the final episode of season 1 of House of the Dragon - The Black Queen. The duo highlight the episodes strengths in raising Rhaenyra up to new heights as a protagonist but stumbles in its attempts to leave us feeling as wowed as we did with GoT.
Admir and Osama wrap up season 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power with a discussion about episode 8, Alloyed. The duo discuss how the finale falls flat even though it reveals two major LOTR characters and give their thoughts on an entire season that’s been one giant disappointment.
Admir and Fahad discuss episode 9 of House of the Dragon, The Green Council. The duo praise the shows focus on the Hightowers and the complex web of deception they are weaving but criticize the show for a massive plot mistake that will have ramifications for seasons to come.
Admir and Fahad get together to discuss episode 8 of House of the Dragon - The Lord of the Tides. The duo discuss why this was one of the best episodes of the season and highlight Paddy Considine's monumental last appearance as King Viserys.
Admir and Osama sit down and discuss episode 7 of The Rings of Power: The Eye. The duo highlight their disappointment with the episode after it failed to build on the promise of the previous one and discuss their hesitations heading into a season finale that has them asking "why should we watch this?".
Admir and Osama get together to have themselves a chat about episode 7 of House of the Dragon - Driftmark. The duo highlight the episode as the pinnacle of season 1 so far thanks to the complex web of character deceptions and decisions that the showrunners have woven up to this point.
Admir and Osama get together again this week to catch up on episode 6 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Udun. The duo discuss how this episode is a highpoint in the season so far yet still suffers from an ongoing issue within the show wherein the writers continues to play it safe when it comes to major consequences unfolding for our main protagonists.
Admir and Fahad get together to discuss the latest episode of House of the Dragon - The Princess and the Queen. The duo touch on the biggest time jump in the show so far (10 years) and note the benefits and drawbacks that come from such a choice.
Admir and Fahad get together to discuss the latest episode of House of the Dragon - The Princess and the Queen. The duo touch on the biggest time jump in the show so far (10 years) and note the benefits and drawbacks that come from such a choice.
Admir and Osama get back on the Rings of Power train with a conversation about episode 5 - Partings. The duo discuss how the introduction of moral ambiguity and difficult choices will benefit the show in the long run but lament the show's inability to build weighty characters and significant consequences.
Admir and Osama get back on the Rings of Power train with a conversation about episode 5 - Partings. The duo discuss how the introduction of moral ambiguity and difficult choices will benefit the show in the long run but lament the show's inability to build weighty characters and significant consequences.
This week on the Ourtwocents Podcast, Admir, Osama and Fahad dive into the world of Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, the newest blockbuster to be released from Bollywood. The trio praise the film for it’s technical excellence and incorporation of Indian traditions into it’s main story but feel let down by its shallow characters and themes that don’t justify the long run time.
This week on the Ourtwocents Podcast, Admir, Osama and Fahad dive into the world of Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, the newest blockbuster to be released from Bollywood. The trio praise the film for it’s technical excellence and incorporation of Indian traditions into it’s main story but feel let down by its shallow characters and themes that don’t justify the long run time.
Admir and Fahad get back on the House of the Dragon vibes and discuss episode 5, We Light the Way. The duo discuss the big wedding scene and its impeccable tension thanks to some great acting and screenwriting, predict what Alicent Hightower’s actions will mean in the long run and give their midseason review grades.
Admir and Fahad get back on the House of the Dragon vibes and discuss episode 5, We Light the Way. The duo discuss the big wedding scene and its impeccable tension thanks to some great acting and screenwriting, predict what Alicent Hightower’s actions will mean in the long run and give their midseason review grades.
Admir and Fahad play some catchup with the latest episodes of House of the Dragon as they delve into the happenings of episodes 3 & 4. The duo discuss whether the time jumping has been more drastic than initially anticipated, discuss the final battle sequence of EP3 that left some folks (including them) a bit disappointed and talk about how EP4 handled sex differently from previous Game of Thrones episodes.
Admir and Fahad play some catchup with the latest episodes of House of the Dragon as they delve into the happenings of episodes 3 & 4. The duo discuss whether the time jumping has been more drastic than initially anticipated, discuss the final battle sequence of EP3 that left some folks (including them) a bit disappointed and talk about how EP4 handled sex differently from previous Game of Thrones episodes.
Admir, Osama and Fahad get together to discuss one of the biggest shows that has ever released on TV – The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The trio assess whether the first few episodes capture what made the original trilogy so beloved, explore some of the hesitations they have with the show moving forward and discusses whether their expectations were met for this adaptation.
Admir, Osama and Fahad get together to discuss one of the biggest shows that has ever released on TV – The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The trio assess whether the first few episodes capture what made the original trilogy so beloved, explore some of the hesitations they have with the show moving forward and discusses whether their expectations were met for this adaptation.
Admir and Fahad link up this week to bring a conclusion to their LOTR adventures by reviewing The Return of the King in preparation for the release of the Rings of Power TV show later this week. The duo discuss if this movie still has the best set pieces in cinema history, debate whether the ending was too convenient and discuss which of the 3 films in the trilogy is the best.
Admir and Fahad get together to discuss episode 2 of House of the Dragon – The Rogue Prince. The duo assess how useful the time-jumping aspects of the episode are considering six months have passed from the first episode; praise the show for it’s rooting in schemes and chess-like maneuvering by its characters; and contemplate the trials and tribulations that await the potential Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Admir and Fahad get together to discuss episode 2 of House of the Dragon – The Rogue Prince. The duo assess how useful the time-jumping aspects of the episode are considering six months have passed from the first episode; praise the show for it’s rooting in schemes and chess-like maneuvering by its characters; and contemplate the trials and tribulations that await the potential Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, Rhaenyra Targaryen.
This week on the OurTwoCents show, Admir and Fahad review the first episode of the House of the Dragon, The Heir of the Dragon. The duo discuss what it’s like being back in Westeros after 3 years, highlight some of the best bits of the very strong pilot and consider why everyone is so quick to give HBO another chance at telling these stories.
This week on the OurTwoCents show, Admir and Fahad review the first episode of the House of the Dragon, The Heir of the Dragon. The duo discuss what it’s like being back in Westeros after 3 years, highlight some of the best bits of the very strong pilot and consider why everyone is so quick to give HBO another chance at telling these stories.
On this week's episode of the show, the group reviews Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. The trio delve into the unique structure of the plot that is used across both films, talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the sequel and discusses whether the character of Baahubali is too perfect.
This week on the show the trio get together to discuss the latest release by A24 - Bodies, Bodies, Bodies. The group talks about the stylistic choices made by director Halina Reijn, with a conversation focused on the score/soundtrack, assess whether the ending is satisfying enough and touch on the existance of the whodunnit sub-genre in the modern age.
This week on the Ourtwocents Podcast, the boys get together to discuss the newest release from Jordan Peele, NOPE. The trio assesses how the film weaves its complex themes into the story, discusses the design of the alien/creature and ranks out all of Jordan Peele’s movies to see where NOPE can beat out his work, Get Out.
The trio of the Ourtwocents Podcast dives back into the world of Tollywood with a review of Baahubali: The Beginning. The group compares the film to Rajamouli's latest outing (RRR), discusses how the director handles the mythical epic genre and touch on the films decision to forgo deep themes in favor of spectacle.
The trio gets back in the MCU this week with the release of Thor: Love and Thunder. The group discusses some of the missteps of the film including it's jarring CGI and general sloppiness of the films writing, praise Christian Bale for raising Gorr above the rest of the film and contemplate whether the MCU's "golden era" is coming to an end.
This week the trio on the cast review one of the biggest international film of the year - RRR. The group discusses the incredible use of VFX throughout the film, debate the merits of the emphasized actions and have a bit of a rant on the characterization of the British empire in modern-day entertainment.
This week on the podcast, the trio get together to discuss Baz Luhrmann's latest film, Elvis. The group discusses whether the stylistic choice to go "over-the-top" fits the King of Rock, question Austin Butler's chances of winning an Oscar and wonder whether Elvis was a cool dude to hang out with.
This week on the show Admir is joined by Kasha as the two discuss the latest Pixar film - Lightyear. The duo question whether the framing of the film - that this was the movie that made Andy fall in love with Buzz Lightyear - made any sense, highlight the core emotional arc of the story that is seen through Buzz and the supporting cast and contemplate whether this film deserves to be consider part of the "Toy Story" franchise.
This week on the podcast, Admir and Fahad discuss the new supernatural horror film, The Black Phone. The duo explore what makes the film so effective as a piece of horror, deliberate why "the Grabber" is such a good villain and contemplate the effective "vibe" of the film that Scott Derrickson puts to screen.
On this week's podcast, Admir and Fahad forgo their usual, calmed approach to discussing film and instead go off the rails in their review of Jurassic World: Dominion. The duo argue against the merits of the sequel, highlight some of the key misteps of the film and question wtf some blockbusters are doing with their huge budgets but poor products.
This week on the cast, Admir, Osama and Fahad delve back into the critically-acclaimed trilogy of The Lord of the Rings with a discussion about the second film, The Two Towers. The trio compare the sequel to its predecessor and highlight what areas were improved on, discuss whether the sequel is one of the "all time greats" in Cinematic history and highlight the few aspects of the movie that they felt let them down.
This week on the Ourtwocents Podcast, Fahad and Admir get together to discuss the newest banger of an action film - Top Fun: Maverick. The duo discuss how the action and cinematography of the film propel it to soaring heights, compare the cast of the sequel its predecessor and the continuation of the faceless antagonist approach.
This week on the show the group takes a walk down twisted-horror lane as they discuss Alex Garland's latest nightmare - Men. The gents give their thoughts on whether the film was too metaphorical, discuss the decision to have Rory Kinnear play multiple roles and ask the loaded question of whether or not they would recommend this film to their friends.
On this week's episode of the podcast, the group starts prepping for the release of the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power show by taking a trip back to 2001 to watch the first film of the acclaimed fantasy trilogy. The answer the question as to whether the film still holds up, pick out some of their favorite performances and discuss the mix of CGI and practical effects that made the movie so beloved by the fans.
One this week's episode of the Ourtwocents Podcast, Admir and Osama get together to discuss the newest release from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The duo discuss the performances in the film, the use of horror elements throughout the film and the underwhelming decisions that made the film feel inconsequential and lacking jeopardy.
This week on the Ourtwocents Podcast, Admir and Fahad got their aviators and bomber jackets, put on a sweat and and took a trip back to 1986 with “Top Gun” in preparation for the upcoming sequel - Top Gun Maverick. The duo discuss how the films action set pieces hold up in the modern era, comment on the rather 80s love story and discuss the decision to have “faceless” enemies as portrayed by the MiGs. Next week, the trio of Admir, Fahad and Osama regroup to talk Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Osama and Fahad are still working overtime as Admir continues his vacation and decide to review the new critically acclaimed hit - The Northman. The boys discuss Robert Egger's direction and how he balances the narrative and film style successfully as well as the masterclass in the movie's technical departments.
The kid Admir is on vacation this week, leaving Fahad and Osama to stir the ship and enter A24 Land again, where they review the newest slasher film, X. The boys discuss Ti West's direction and how the film succeeds in a dying genre, while also paying homage to older slasher films.
On this episode of the Ourtwocents Podcast, the boys get together to discuss the darling of the cinema scene - Everything Everywhere All at Once. The group discusses how the film portrays the multiverse, the limiting yet expansive settings of the story, how the story incorporates different types of humor and why the film saw such a small release nationwide.
The group gets together this week to review the newest kind-of-Marvel-but-not-really film, Morbius. The episode goes a little bit differently this time around as Osama hosts a debate between Admir and Fahad as they discuss whether the film was as bad as the critics made it out to be. During the conversation they talk about the vanilla choices of the movie, the "Sony" aspect of it all and why the film is so harshly treated in social media.
This week on the show, Admir, Osama and Fahad regroup after an outrageous Oscar's ceremony and reflect on the winners, losers and all the Twitter trending moments in between.
The Oscars are finally upon on us and Admir, Osama and Fahad have gathered their respective crystal balls to predict the winners. Osama defends his title from last year as Admir and Fahad look to claim their first Academy Award Prediction wins in what looks to he a very delicately poised competition as the group dives in all 23 categories and break down the standouts and potential dark horses.
Admir and Fahad get together to continue talking about the Best Picture nominations with CODA. The duo discuss how the film expertly crafts a narrative around music without it being overbearing, consider Troy Kotsur's chances of picking up a Best Supporting Actor win and contemplate whether the film leans too much into "feel good" territory that it damages its own message.
This week on the Ourtwocents Podcast, Admir and Osama get together to discuss the newest Pixar release - Turning Red. The duo discuss how the film handled the symbolism and analogy of a young girl growing up, tackle the unfair criticism the movie received for being narrow-minded and contemplate where it sits amongst the other Pixar greats.
As the group continue to chase the Oscar Best Pic trail of films, Admir and Osama sit down with the next one on the list - Licorice Pizza. The duo discuss some of the overtly problematic aspects of the film that get brushed under the carpet, highlight Paul Thomas Anderson's unique world building through nostalgia glasses and consider if directors are responsible for entertaining an audiance or just creating films that fit their vision.
On this week's episode, the group gets together to discuss the seismic release of The Batman. The trio touch on a wide variety of topics including Robert Pattinson's performance as the Batman, Matt Reeve's directing and the cinematography of the film, and debate where this film ranks amongst the other 00s Batmans that we have seen.
On this week’s episode, Admir, Fahad and Osama talk about the incredibly divisive apocalyptic black comedy film Don’t Look Up. The group discusses the performance of the titanic ensemble cast, debate the effectiveness of the film’s ending, contemplate which Oscar nominations the film deserved and have a conversation about the strength of the comedy from Adam McKay.
This week on the Ourtwocents Podcast, Admir and Fahad keep it rolling with the Best Pic nominees and chat about The Power of the Dog. The dup discuss the pacing of the film, the key performances including Benedict Cumberbatch’s masterful lead role, and how the film dissects toxic masculinity and adds to the conversation in a unique way.
On this week’s episode, the regular gang of Admir, Osama and Fahad are joined by Kasia to discuss Guillermo del Toro’s latest feature film, Nightmare Alley. The group discusses the directing and cinematography of the film, two categories it was nominated at the Oscar’s for, debate whether Bradley Cooper should have received a nomination for Best Actor and discuss what the future is for films like this that are not heavily marketed by their parent companies and get lost in the shuffle of major releases.
This week on the show, Admir, Osama and Fahad get to together to discuss what may already be one of the worst films of 2022 – Moonfall. The trio discuss how the film fares to other similar disaster movies, explore how the film’s conclusion hinges on a wild conspiracy that turns out to be true and debate the merits of the film’s CGI.
This week on the podcast, Admir and Fahad discuss Asghar Farhadi’s newest film, A Hero. The boys talk about how this International film differentiates itself from its mainstream Hollywood counterparts, explore the nuanced and complex story that Farhadi weaves and discuss how the narrative functions without a true villain.
Admir and Fahad get together this week to discuss the critical darling The Tragedy of Macbeth. The boys discuss if the film is overrated with the huge amounts of positive praise it has generated from critical circles, contemplate whether this Denzel Washington's best performance ever and debate if the film can beat out Dune to Best Cinematography at the upcoming Oscar's.
Welcome to the 2022 Movie Draft on the Ourtwocents Podcast show. Admir, Osama and Fahad get together to draft what they think will be the upcoming hits of the year. Each gent chose from a pool of 100 films to complete their "team" of 15 films. There's some obvious choices in there as well some picks from left field so it'll be interesting to see how everything pans out when 2022 draws to a close.
2021 had its up and downs, both in life and in film. There was a lot to get through so we thought we'd have some fun with it. We had some superlatives to give out, we gave our best attempts at drafting our own film ideas and we also put together the traditional top 10 list that everyone loves to see.
Fahad and Admir get together to discuss the 4th film in the Matrix franchise - Matrix Resurrections. The duo discuss some of the decisions to recast the same characters with different actors, question whether this sequel built off the previous films in a good way and discuss the future of the franchise.
It's a packed house as Chris returns to join the review of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The boys discuss how the film handled multiple villains, Peter Parker's emotional arc and how satisfying it was to see all of the Spider-Men in one film.
The boys discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, West Side Story. Admir and Fahad discuss the film's Oscars chances, Spielberg's directing and whether or not the themes of the film were executed appropriately.
The boys are pooling their bread together this episode and reviewing Ridley Scott’s new film, House of Gucci. The trio discuss how the film struck out stylistically, the gap between audience and critic reviews and how the film falls short of a quality assassination film.
0:00 - 4:15 Intro
4:17 - 8:37 Synopsis
9:20 - 9:38 One or Two Cents
9:39 - 27:14 Overall Thoughts of the Film
27:17 - 40:15 Gap between Critics and Audience Score
40:20 - 53:06 Gucci Family Reception
53:08 - 1:08:35 Did the Movie Succeed as an Assassination film?
1:08:37 - 1:11:42 Favorite Aspects of the Movie
1:11:49 - 1:15:28 Final Scores
It's a bonus episode this week as the boys find an unpublished gem from the archives to upload as they take their week long hiatus.
This week on the podcast Admir and Osama discuss the bio drama King Richard. The duo discuss Will Smith's fantastic performance, debate whether the supporting cast held up and discuss what the film's takeaway is in regards to the real Richard Williams.
This week on the podcast Admir, Fahad and Osama discuss Jeymes Samuel's debut directorial film, The Harder They Fall. The boys discuss the creative liberties the film took with the western genre, assess how the stacked cast did with their performances and praise the amazing soundtrack and score.
On this week's episode of the podcast, Admir, Osama and Fahad talk about Eternals, the newest Marvel film to hit theaters. The boys get into the nitty gritty of the film and discuss whether the film made us care about the characters, question if some actors are too big for Marvel films and debate whether the Deviants were adequate villains for the Eternals.
The bros head into their rented spaceship this week and head into the Duneverse to review the much anticipated film. The trio discuss the star-studded cast's performances, the immaculate direction of Denis Villeneuve and if the film was satisfying enough as a stand alone film.
It’s Halloween season baby, which means the boys are in “horror” movie territory. Admir and Fahad stir the ship this week and review the somehow box office hit, Halloween Kills. The duo discuss how the strengths of the franchise are starting to lose their impact, the direction the Michael Myers lore is headed towards and how the film explored decent and unique themes but failed to execute properly.
On this weekends Bond-loaded podcast, Admir, Fahad and Osama serve a buffet of content as they chat about No Time To Die. The boys get into the nitty gritty of Daniel Craig's performance as the Englishman soars in his role; they test their knowledge on the Bond franchise in a heated segment of Hot Fire and put their minds together to rank all of the minor and major characters that Craig's Bond has to had to grapple with.
Admir and Osama get together and chat about Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The film looks to build on the box office success of the first film but does it have the same appeal as the original? The duo discuss how Eddie Brock's character grows from the first film, highlight the great CGI, and criticize the underuse of Carnage as a character and villain.
On this week's episode of the podcast, Admir, Osama and Fahad get together to discuss the crime thriller The Guilty. The group discusses Jake Gyllenhaal's engrossing, albeit over the top, performance, the film's of a single setting to ramp up tension and its pivotal twist that left them divided.
On this week's episode of the Ourtwocents Podcast, Admir and Fahad review The Card Counter, starring Oscar Isaac. The boys lament some of the films missteps even with its solid cast and discuss how character short comings make it a difficult film to feel invested in.
On this week's episode of the podcast, Admir and Fahad discuss the newest release by James Wan - Malignant. The boys talk about how the film fits in the horror genre, compare it to James Wan's better films, and note the unique inclusion of action sequences within the plot. Ultimately though, they felt it was a subpar film that did not deliver a uniform tone.
On this week's episode of the Ourtwocents Podcast Admir, Osama and Fahad get together to talk at length about the newest Marvel release, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The boys discuss how the film handled Asian culture and representation, argue about how strong the vision was and debate where the film ranks in the list of origin MCU movies.
The podcast is still all over the place as the two OGs, Chris and Admir, continue to deal with life nonsense. Luckily, Fahad and Osama decide to save the Titanic this week and review the new horror movie hit, Candyman. The boys discuss how the film honored the mythos from its predecessor and how it fared integrating social commentary into the horror genre.
This week on the cast, Admir and Osama sit down to discuss the new comedy sci-fi film, Free Guy. The duo touch on the never-ending Ryan Reynolds performances that seem to be the actor just playing himself, discuss the film's similarity to the Truman Show and Lego Movie and talk about how the story could have improved on the B plot.
Admir and Fahad are still vacationing in Belize so Osama and Chris have decided to bring a fellow soldier on this week, Sanam. The boys discuss the film's vast improvement over its predecessor, its surprisingly cohesive plot and consistent tone and how James Gunn's specific direction elevated the movie.
Half the crew was attacked by everyone's primary antagonist, Life, so Chris and Osama stirred the ship while their fellow comrades were out. The boys decide to review A24's new gem, The Green Knight. The two discuss the film's polarizing direction of choosing neither character or plot, how the lack of sympathy towards the main character made the journey difficult to focus on and whether or not the ending drove the message home.
Making a celebrity guest appearance in the game show portion of the episode is Osama's lovely girlfriend, Kheanu, who has a Green Knight vs Gawain esque duel against Chris as both are tested on their knowledge of the film.
We had ourselves a full squad to talk about the highly-anticipated and potential Oscar-nominee Space Jam 2: A New Legacy. The boys inevitably discuss how it compares to the original, evaluate the heavy CGI approach of the film and contemplate whether this is could be the return of the Looney Tunes to the main stream.
This week on the podcast Admir, Chris and Osama get together to discuss the latest release from the MCU, Black Widow. The boys talk about how the first third of the film differed from the rest of the movie, criticize the lackluster villain, praise the performance of Florence Pugh as the incumbent Black Widow and contemplate where the MCU goes from here on the big and silver screen.
It’s a special episode because 3/4ths of the group is vacationing with fellow elites of the world, leaving the group’s only peasant, Chris, to stir the ship for the week. The lone wolf recruits friend of the show, Stiven, to discuss and review Bo Burnham’s masterpiece special, Inside. The two talk about how the music pieces add pacing and style, Bo’s indirect but subtle and significant shots to social media culture and how he masterfully crafted the visual aspect of it with limited resources.
This week on the podcast the group makes the suspect decision to review the new Steven Soderbergh movie, No Sudden Moves. The group chats about the 50s setting of the plot, discuss the lack of likable and memorable characters save Curt Goynes who is played by the always magnificent Don Cheadle and breakdown why this film has one-too many twists.
This week on the show Fahad and Admir get together to discuss the newest adventure by Vin Diesel and the gang - F9: The Fast Saga. As one does when discussing this franchise, the duo touch on where the film ran itself off the tracks, how the directors and screenwriters keep making increasingly unbelievable choices in their plot development and where there is left for the series to go (not very far).
This week on the show we turned back the clocks to chat about an old summer classic - Jaws. Chris, Admir and Fahad discuss whether the film has maintained its "blockbuster" appeal, deliver some hot takes about that score by John Williams and debate the recent news about a potential reboot for the franchise.
This week on the podcast the group chats about the musical drama In The Heights from the brilliant mind of Lin-Manuel Miranda. The boys discuss how the film dealt with representing Washington Heights, contemplate why the film actively chose to exclude themes that are present in the playwright and debate if the ending was satisfactory or not.
On this week's show, the group turns the clocks back to 2013 to review The Conjuring, the first film in the successful horror franchise. The boys discuss how the film sets itself apart from other ghost horror movies, debate how the story stacks up to the all time greats like the Exorcist and applaud the great work that James Wan did with the cinematography and directing.
On this week's episode of the Ourtwocents Podcast, the group gets together to discuss A Quiet Place II. The trio of Admir, Osama and Fahad talk about it felt being back in the theaters to watch a film, debate whether the sequel did enough to expand on the mythos of the franchise and contemplate whether Krasinski improved as a director in the time between the two films.
This week on the podcast, the 4 gents get together to discuss the new Zach Snyder film, Army of Dead. The boys get into a discussion about the zombie genre and how this film fits in with the rest, debate the merits of Zach Snyder as a director and contemplate some changes that could have made for an overall better viewing experience.
The Night's Watch of Osama, Chris and Fahad decide to lead the podcast this week as Admir is still on vacation. The bros decide to review the new animated darling, The Mitchells vs The Machines. The trio discuss the unique animation style of the film and how its themes are relatable to people of all age groups.
This week on the podcast the boys discuss Christopher Nolan's latest film Tenet. The group talk about how the film doesn't stand up to Nolan's standards, how the film ultimately works better as an idea and concept than a film and why Christopher Nolan should seek smaller scale movies to bring out the best in him.
The OTC lads gets together to discuss how their Oscar predictions turned out, crown a champion for the year and talk about that decision to end the show on such an anticlimactic moment.
This week the podcast gets its first official 4 man crew to discuss Mortal Kombat, the fantasy action film based on the fighting game franchise. The lads discuss where do movies like MK fit in the landscape of film, debate whether the film should have taken a more conservative approach to the plot and project what Warner Bros. will do with the franchise after it broke HBO Max streaming records.
This week the boys welcome new full-time employee Osama to the podcast after he passed his test with stellar marks for his episode last week. The new crew talks Oscar ballots, predict the big winners and discuss some of the snubs from the past year.
It's a first in OTC-Land as both Chris AND Admir are on hiatus this week. Filling in for the bros are two staples of the podcast going forward, Fahad and Osama. The two discuss the film's message on race relations, whether the big screen adaptation did justice to the theater variation and the all time performances by Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman.
It's the season 4 premiere and Admir has decided to spend the event vacationing elsewhere. Not a problem as Chris has called up his dear friend Josephine to review the black comedy thriller, Promising Young Woman. The two discuss Mulligan's standout performance, the film's unexpected but satisfying ending and if the film does a good job in portraying the uncomfortable and traumatic issues that women have to face.
This week on the podcast the boys review and discuss The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman. The duo explore how the film's use of suspense elevates it above other dramas, praise the magnetic performance of Anthony Hopkins and ponder whether the plot is too complex for its own good. Ultimately the boys feel it's a great film that is worthy of its 6 Oscar nominations and should definitely see a win or two on the big night.
With the help of our beloved colleague, Fahad, the boys put together their own subpar team of heroes to talk about the Snyder Cut. The bros talk about whether Steppenwolf was a worthy villain, whether Flash and Cyborg were meaningfully utilized and introduced in the story and if Snyder deserves a chance to come back to continue the story.
On this week's episode of the podcast Admir and Chris review the critically acclaimed film that recently was nominated for 6 Academy Awards - Minari. The duo discuss how the film explores male identity through the lens of Jacob (played by the fantastic Steven Yeun), explore how the plot effectively explores the traditional migrant story and contemplate the final message of the film.
It’s a special week for the boys as they celebrate their 201st episode by reviewing their co-host’s very own short film, Sugar Musings. The boys discuss Chris’ creative process in making the film, what influenced him in cultivating the story and what both ultimately thought of the final product.
This week on the podcast, the regular duo of Admir and Chris are joined by Fahad to discuss a potential Oscar winner - One Night in Miami. The boys discuss the implications of the film being adapted from a play, debate which performance stood out, praise Regina King for her first directorial efforts and contemplate the meaning of the film's final message.
This week on the Ourtwocents Podcast, the boys start prepping for the Oscars by watching Nomadland. Starring Frances McDormand, it tells the story of a woman who embarks on a journey through the American West after losing everything during the recession. The boys delve into the film's impeccable cinematography, have a conversation about Francis McDormand's career and contemplate the film's sparse use of dialogue.
Admir is still vacationing on his yacht so Chris recruited fellow GOAT and staple of the podcast, Fahad, to review the new hit, Judas and the Black Messiah. The duo discuss the Oscar worthy performances of Kaluuya and Stanfield, the multiple layers within the movie's structure and how the film's themes stand out especially in today's political climate.
With Admir off this week after purchasing his own yacht, Chris has called upon his dear friend, Felicia, to fill in for his consigliere. The two review the beloved 2003 cult classic, Freaky Friday. They discuss the show stealing performance of Jamie Lee Curtis and how the film portrays the generational gap in ideologies through a familial relationship accurately.
This week on the OTC podcast, best-guest-of-all-time, Fahad Khan, joins to discuss The White Tiger. Released on Netflix just a few weeks ago, it tells the story of a young Indian driver as he attempts to escape the poverty trap that he finds himself in. Brimming with authenticity and a brashness similar to that of Goodfellas, it made for great viewing and an even better conversation around International films and how we see them from our Western perspective.
This week on the OTC Podcast, the boys discuss the 2020 indie darling The Sound of Metal. With the impeccable Riz Ahmed, the film soars in telling a fully-fledged character arc anchored by a unique take on the audio and sound.
"This week the boys took a stroll down the indie film scene as they reviewed the critically acclaimed 2020 coming-of-age drama, Never Rarely Sometimes Always. The duo discuss how the film painstakingly grounds itself in reality, debate the extremes of "show don't tell" directing and contemplate whether it's possible for that approach to harm a film and touch upon the politics and the severely negative audience scores of the film.
This week the boys get back on the retro wagon and pull out a cult favorite - Akira. The duo discuss this monumental anime by highlighting its groundbreaking animation, by exploring the various themes posed by the film and by considering why it is still incredibly poignant almost 3 decades later.
With Chris still nowhere to be found, Admir teams up with Fahad for a second week in a row to review one of the last films of 2020, Pixar's Soul. The duo discuss the existential themes of the film and ponder how well it would be received by a younger audience, praise how the character arcs of 22 and Joe Gardner keep both young and older viewers engaged and contemplate how the world building could have been a little better.
This week Fahad joins Admir as they chat about the first big-budget superhero film to release direct to streaming - Wonder Woman 1984. The duo discuss how the sequel fails to live up the original, highlight the lack of character development in the hero and villains and criticize key plot moments that turn the movie into a mediocre mess.
The holiday seasons come to a close at the OurTwoCents Podcast with a Christmas favorite - 1983's A Christmas Story. The boys discuss why this film is so beloved in the genre, highlight how it accurately captures the rollercoaster of being a kid during the holidays, and deliberate the effectiveness of the narrative voice in the story.
The boys take a break from the holiday shenanigans this week and turn to a 2020 release - David Fincher's Mank. Starring Gary Oldman in the titular role as Herman Mankiewicz, the film tells the iconic story of how the screenplay of Citizen Kane came to be. The duo discuss if the movie is too niche for a general audience, praise Gary Oldman for carrying the film and single out David Fincher as one of the best directors of his time.
This week, the boys review the controversial "Christmas" movie Die Hard. The duo discuss whether this action film has the stuffing to be categorized in the holiday genre, how John McClane stands out amongst the 80s action heroes and why Alan Rickman deserved more from a subpar script.
We start the holiday season here at the OTC podcast with Black Mirror: White Christmas. The boys talk about how this special is all-time great episode in the series, discuss why the episode works with the Christmas backdrop and highlight how Charlie Brooker expertly wove 3 mini-plots into one fantastic story.
This week is a Thanksgiving day special - the 2011 comedy heist movie Tower Heist. Led by Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy, the film follows a crew of building employees who try to steal back the pension that was lost by one of their crooked residents. The boys discuss how the film is very much a "Brett Ratner" project, comment on the cast and highlight the shortcomings of this middle-of-the-road comedy.
This week's movie is the 2020 release, The Vast of Night. It tells the story of two teens in the 1950s who come across a strange sound in the night while at their respective jobs. The duo discuss how the films stands apart from other alien movies and how it stays true to the 1950s without relying on cheap nostalgia.
It’s a special week in OurTwoCentsville as Admir has been given a week off from Chris. Nevertheless, only the best replacement was found as Chris’ dear friend Dom steps in to fill in those shoes. The duo discuss the critically acclaimed, 2003 crime thriller, City of God. The two debate how the film’s location shapes the arcs of all the characters and how the gritty, realistic style of the movie creates a tough but artistic watch for the viewer.
On this week's episode, the boys of the OTC Podcast discuss and review the newest psychological thriller on Netflix, The Devil All the Time. The duo discuss whether the film utilizes its stellar cast to its full potential, talk about some shortcomings in the plot and try to make sense of what the film's take home point is.
The end of October brings the most Halloween movie of all time (perhaps) - Hocus Pocus. The boys delve into a childhood favorite and discuss why the film has stuck around all these years and how the film wraps itself up in the spooky season.
The horror movie streak continues - this week the duo discuss the 1980s psychological thriller The Shining. The boys give their take on the horror classic by highlighting how ambiguity in the film helps raise tension and create a sense of horror, talk about the few downsides of the film and debate whether the film's reputation proceeds the film itself.
The horror festivities continue on the OurTwoCents Podcast with the 2007 monster film, The Mist. The boys discuss how the single-location of the plot works in its favor, highlight some of the missteps of the acting and give their thoughts on the controversial ending.
October is horror movie month on the podcast and the boys kick things off the Korean zombie thriller Train to Busan. They discuss how the film attempts to stand out against the myriad of zombie flicks of recent times, highlight the importance of humanity in the film and point out some of the disappointments in an otherwise inventive story.
This week, the Ourtwocents Podcast delves into the new rom com on Hulu: Palm Springs. The boys discuss how the film builds upon the "Groundhog Day" plot to create a new story, they praise the chemistry between Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti and highlight how the film stands head and shoulders above its contemporaries.
This week, the duo discuss the critically acclaimed dark fantasy film, Pan's Labyrinth. The boys discuss how Guillermo del Toro's imagination and direction is at the forefront of this film, praise the use of practical affects and make-up that make the film appear timeless and consider the many different interpretations of the ending.
This week the boys discuss the 2006 comedy-drama box-office hit The Devil Wears Prada. During their discussion, the duo highlight the scene-stealing Meryl Streep, contemplate why the movie is such a fun watch and give their thoughts on the impact of placing the movie in New York City.
This week, the OTC duo discuss the new Netflix film I'm Thinking of Ending Things. The boys discuss how much art house is "too much", the very limited scope of the film's settings, and the many layered themes of the film, including the nature of human interaction.
On this week's episode, Admir and Chris discuss the 2007 crime thriller American Gangster. The boys discuss how well the star-studded cast led by Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe fairs in the film, explore why the film misses the mark compared to the greats in the genre and ponder different choices Ridley Scott should have made in telling this story.
On this week's episode of the OTC podcast, the duo dive into the black comedy bio pic I, Tonya. The boys heap praise on a stellar cast, anchored by the magnetic Margot Robbie and the scene-stealing Allison Janney, discuss how the editing and cinematography propel the film to new highs in the sports genre and question the integrity of the film given it's lax criticism of the real Tonya Harding.
On this week's episode of the OurTwoCents Podcast, Admir and Chris delve into the memories of a ruined relationship in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The boys discuss how this cult favorite stands head and shoulders above a crowded drama-romance genre, explore how the narrative structure adds depth and richness to the story and praise the stunning performance of Kate Winslet and the rest of the cast.
On this week's episode of the OurTwoCents Podcast, the duo chat Training Day, the film that earned Denzel Washington his second Oscar. The boys discuss if Washington's performance merited the Oscar (spoiler alert - it did), dissect Antoine Fuqua and David Ayer delivered as director and writer and contemplate how the film would be different if released in the current day.
This week on the OurTwoCents Podcast, the duo review the 2002 crime-comedy, Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. The boys discuss the impact of the stellar cast, how DiCaprio has come to be a movie icon and criticize the film for playing it too safe with its themes.
On this week's OurTwoCents episode, the duo dive into the feels by reviewing the much beloved rom-com, 500 Days of Summer. Aside from giving some mediocre relationship advice, the boys discuss how the film masterfully subverts expectations, highlight the two great lead performances and debate at the end if there really is a "villain" in this story.
On this week's episode, the OTC duo review the comedy classic, Superbad. The boys explain why the film is still relevant 13 years later, discuss how the film shows a unique bond between male friends and question some of the plot choices for one of the characters.
This week, the OTC duo have a lively discussion about Spider-Man 2 (2004). They debate this version of Spider-Man and compare his character arch to other heroes of the 00s as well as discuss how Sam Raimi perfectly blends horror, comedy and horror to produce a truly unique superhero film.
On this week's OTC episode, the duo dive into Quentin Tarantino's '94 cult favorite, Pulp Fiction. The two question why the film was a hit with audiences given its abstract narrative structure, discuss why the characters are important to the story and highlight the importance of dialogue in Tarantino's stories.
Another week and another David Fincher film makes its way to the Ourtwocents crew. This time around the duo discuss the cult favorite, Fight Club. They touch on how the film still has relevance today, how David Fincher has remained flexible through the decades and why Brad Pitt deserves more credit as an actor.
The boyz head over to the crossover world of sports and film and review a personal favorite of theirs, The Sandlot. The duo discuss how the film doesn't follow the generic formula of youth sports films, the authentic and accurate representation and progression of friendship and how the movie emphasizes the value of time as an adolescent.
This week, the duo review the 2015 horror film, The Witch. They discuss why there was a gap in perception between the audience and critics, why horror should be redefined and how the film reaches out to the modern viewer.
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the 2010 Bio Pic, "The Social Network". The film chronicles the early turmoil of Facebook and does so with acclaim thanks to its great directing and stellar screenplay. The duo discuss why the film still has relevance today and how it escapes the cliches of the Bio Pic genre.
In this week's episode, the OTC duo dive into the surrealist thriller film, "Mulholland Drive". The guys discuss how David Lynch crafts an incredibly unique film that keeps you on edge and highlight some of the key themes that have made this film stand the test of time.
This week the duo are joined by favorite guest of the show, Fahad Khan. The 3 lads dive into Martin Scorsese's 2006 Best Picture winner, The Departed. The group debate who gives the best performance in a stacked cast, discuss the short comings of the film and touch upon the overarching themes of identity and knowing oneself.
This week the duo dive into a Pixar classic - Toy Story (1995). Admir and Chris question if the film will resonate with future generations of children, discuss the challenges and merits of voice acting and debate how well the film hold up to today's standards of animation.
After another week of instagram polling (@ourtwocentspodcast), this week's audience pick and review was the sci-fi horror classic Alien (1979). The duo discuss how the film holds 40 years later, explore what made the film so special and ask how significant is the franchise in the present day.
After 2 rounds of Instagram voting (@ourtwocentspodcast), "What Happens in Vegas" was this week's film. The boys delve in the critically maligned, yet beloved, rom-com starring Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. The duo discuss why the film isn't as awful as the critics suggest and why there should be a place in cinema for movies like it.
On this week's episode, the duo dive back in time to 1999 and discuss "The Matrix". The two explore its approach of style over substance, debate whether the film has any staying power and consider the philosophical themes of the film.
After departing from Hogwarts, the boyz head over to (Joaquin) Phoenix and review The Master. The bros discuss the masterclass in acting led by Phoenix and Hoffman, where the divide might occur between critics and fans and how the film is more style over substance as it flexes its ideas and not the actual story.
The OTC duo round out their review of the Harry Potter franchise with a discussion of the Deathly Hallows Pt 2. In a fitting, if flawed, end to Harry's story, the boyz explore how the film excels at creating great "Potter" moments, how it delivers an emotional payoff and how it could have improve its treatment of minor characters.
It's the final stop in the world of Harry Potter...well first final stop. The boyz discuss how the trio is emphasized in the movie and how it pushes the film forward, how the deathly hallows aspect feels a bit forced and the pacing inconsistencies that ultimately prevented the film from going down as one of the top movies in the franchise.
And so the OurTwoCents Podcast has arrived at Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on their journey through the Wizarding World. The duo discuss the film's shakey start, how it meanders with its portrayals of teenage relationships and its underuse of the new professor - Horace Slughorn. Nonetheleas, the second half of the film is superb, hitting new heights in the franchise in terms of its cinematography, direction and acting. It ultimately is a flawed film, but one that manages to land the important, emotional moments required to set up the grand finale that is to come.
Politics start to get involved in Harry Potter and the boyz head over to investigate. The bros discuss the involvement of the ministry of magic and how it adds a refreshing atmosphere to the series, how the film suffers from a skewed usage of time in building its narrative structure and how certain plotholes hurt the film's final act and overall impact.
The journey through the world of Harry Potter continues as the duo dive into the Goblet Fire. The hosts discuss how the film expertly merges the story of the Triwizard Tournament and Harry's personal pain to deliver an emphatic ending that signals a major turning point in the lives of the young wizards. And although the film widens the scope of the magical world in an interesting way, it unfortunately does so at the cost of some lazy stereotyping of its new characters. Still, Year 4 stands out as one of the best in the series.
It's almost like this quarantine is making us feel like a PRISONER.Haha...The bros head onto the third installment of the Harry Potter franchise and big changes have occurred. The boyz discuss the tonal shift in the film compared to the previous two, the complexity of the time aspect that's incorporated and how the changes in various elements positively impacted the series as a whole.
The boyz are on to the next one as Ron Weasley scoops them up with the flying car and head on over to the Chamber of Secrets. The bros discuss the somewhat darker tone the film incorporated, how it added more versatility to some of its characters by adding more backstories and the failure to make the film standout by itself and not seem like an extension of the first movie.
With enough time on their hands to finally read a book, the OTC duo decide to not do that and instead walk down memory lane with one of the biggest franchises of the 21 century: Harry Potter. Admir and Chris start the journey with the Sorcerer's Stone - the film that laid a strong foundation with its incredible world building and casting. Not without it's flaws, the film leaned on the genetic hero's journey a bit too much and left its viewers with a hero that was too passive at times. Nonetheless, it was a great first at-bat for the series as great things were sure to follow.
The bros are under quarantine so they decided to scout Netflix land and long behold, had a GOOD TIME doing so. The boyz review the Safdie Brothers' 2017 crime thriller, in which they discuss Robert Pattinson's standout performance, the synthwave aesthetic that elevated the film visually and how the movie's style differentiates it from other crime thrillers.
The bros have heard the noise and decided to check out The Invisible Man. The boyz discuss the film's originality, its uniqueness in prioritizing intelligence over entertainment and how the ending seemed out of place from the rest of the movie.
The duo celebrate the winner of the Oscar's Pool (fan of the show, Khubie) by reviewing a mystery classic - Se7en. Key elemtents of the film are discussed including the dynamic between Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, the religious and literature richness of the story and how well the iconic ending holds up all these years later.
The bros take a look at a low-key gem, Honey Boy. The boyz discuss the home-run acting performances, how the movie does a good job of balancing scenes of a young and old Otis without ruining the pacing of the film and how viewing the film has created a new found respect for Shia from doubters.
The Oscars have come and gone, which means it's time for the boyz to review and react to the winners. The two discuss surprises, personal favorites and the overall positive reaction to the entire show in general.
The bros decide to visit Uncle Taika and review his new film, Jojo Rabbit. The boyz discuss the film's incredible acting, on-point comedy, Taika's vision and the inconsistent tones throughout that might cause a mixed reception.
The bros review the movie with the most momentum heading to the Oscars, 1917. The boyz discuss the film's identity stemming from the one-shot style it decided to go for, its emotional depth and the high level of conveniences as well as inconsistent pace that effects the movie's impact from time to time.
In Part II of their review of the 2010s, Admir and Chris share their top 10 lists and explore why those films were special. Some surprises, both new and old, make their way into the conversation as the duo wind down a historic decade of film.
With the 2010s coming to an end, the OurTwoCents crew decided it was worth looking back with your help. In this episode, Admir and Chris delve into the results of the "Top Films of the Decade" submissions before reviewing 5 unique lists from the listeners."
Chris and Admir analyze the results of the survey they sent out, which reveals everyone's top 10 films of 2019. The bros take a look at what movies made most lists as well as their own.
Chris and Admir review and give their thoughts on the 2020 Oscar nominations. The bros talk about personal favorites, clear snubs and who should win versus who will win.
Admir and Fahad welcome newcomer Osama to the show as the trio delve into the incredibly popular mystery thriller “Knives Out”. The film perplexes and defies expectations, dares to reinvigorate genre clichés and raises critical questions about the treatment of sensitive topics in films - a true contender for the title of “Cleverest Film of the Year”.
The bros review the movie that was based on their own lives, Marriage Story. The boyz discuss the film's masterclass in acting, how the movie balances perspective from both characters and how the dynamic of Charlie and Nicole carries the film's message.
The boyz enter some uncharted territories as they review the latest Star Wars film. The bros discuss the film's inconsistent narrative, how it deviates from the other two movies in the trilogy and why the finality of the story isn't as impactful as the two hoped it would be.
On this week's episode, Admir invites over friend-of-the-show Fahad Khan as they delve into Uncut Gems. The Safdie brothers' stars Adam Sandler at his best as he navigates family turmoil, career suicide and an inner obsession that pushes his life to the brink. The duo discuss what makes the film so unique as it tackles gambling in a way films do and explore how Sandler's Howard Ratner walks the line between hero and villain.
Admir and Chris head to the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans and review Ford v Ferrari. The bros discuss the movie's standout race car sequences, Bale and Damon's performances and how the film presents the theme of the individual versus the brand.
The bros infiltrate the mafia genre and review the latest Scorsese juggernaut, The Irishman. The boyz discuss the decision to distribute the film on Netflix, the heavily discussed runtime and how the movie reflects upon the current state of Scorsese's career.
It's an Admirless week as Chris recruits Stiven to debut a new series, Nostalgia Nights. The bros start it off by reviewing legendary Nickelodeon show and fan favorite, Drake and Josh. The boyz discuss what made the show stand out, how it became more than a sitcom to viewers and how it represented a golden age of kids television.
The boys head to back to retroland and review one of their favorites, District 9. The boys discuss how the movie stands out in the sci-fi genre, the smooth transition from mockumentary to feature and how the film is still relevant today.
In a Twilight Zone Episode where the bros try to fight off staticky audio issues, Chris and Admir review the new indy darling, The Lighthouse. The boys discuss the brilliant performances from Dafoe and Pattinson, the film's deliberate use of certain cinematic aspects and what the movie was ultimately trying to say.
With Halloween around the corner, what better way for the duo to commemorate the occasion than by reaching back into the past for a horror classic. This week, Admir and Chris retro review the cult classic "The Blair Witch Project", a film as divisive as it was monumental. The boys discuss how it holds up all these years later and just what made it do special when it was released in 1999.
The bros return to international land and review the latest foreign film that has everyone buzzing, Parasite. The boyz discuss the movie's unpredictability, its fantastic narrative structure as well as its flawless execution and how the film entices multiple conversations based on the themes it decided to explore.
It's a special episode for the boyz as they reenter the world of their favorite show of all time, Breaking Bad, and review its sequel(?), El Camino. The boys discuss the film's simplistic narrative, how Aaron Paul easily transforms into the character of Jesse Pinkman and whether or not the movie was ultimately necessary to make.
Due to the recent discussion about Joker, the bros decide to travel back in time and review the movie that has influenced the recent box office juggernaut, Taxi Driver. The boyz discuss the complex character study of Travis Bickle, Scorsese's direction and how he opened up a conversation about whether or not the main character's actions can be justified or not.
Admir and Chris reunite (again) and head into some dark and gritty territory as they review Joker. The boys discuss Phoenix's masterpiece of a performance, the movie's ability to create discussion about the topics presented and whether or not the film is able to stick the landing in terms of the themes they were trying to explore.
The boyz decide to graciously bring their podcast to space for the first time as they review Ad Astra. The two discuss the film's surprisingly simplistic plot, the missed opportunities of exploring new themes in a space setting and the unfortunate lack of depth in the story and characters.
After a week hiatus, the bros are back as they reenter the toxic wasteland of "Almost 3 hour movies" as they review It Chapter Two. The boys discuss the lackadaisical structure of the film, its unnecessary lengthy runtime and whether or not it was unique enough to differentiate itself from the previous movie.
It's Admir's birthday so he's in Vegas celebrating. However, the show must go on as Chris has recruited fellow comrade Stiven and newcomer Mirza to join him as they review The Truman Show. The trio discuss the film's philosophical and existential themes, Jim Carrey's captivating performance and how he balances drama and comedy and how the movie relates to modern society despite it's relatively old release.
The bros are finally back at the movies and get hit with one of the most wild films of the year. The boyz discuss the Weaving's breakout performance, the film's simplistic plot and how it succeeds in challenging the audience's ideology about belief systems amongst families.
The bros continue their hiatus from theatrical films and decide to review their first foreign film, Burning. The boys discuss the movie's breathtaking cinematography, the purposeful ambiguity in its storytelling and whether or not the film's payoff was worth waiting for.
The bros are still in retroland but they're not alone this time. Hesham has returned from Egypt to accompany Chris and Admir as they review one of their favorites. The trio discuss the film's strengths, specifically JK Simmons as well as the themes and messages the movie tries to portray and whether or not they pertain to real life situations.
Admir and Chris enter the RetroPlane and stop at 2007 as they check out There Will Be Blood. The two discuss Daniel Day-Lewis' scathing, once in a lifetime performance, how the movie changed their perspective on films that are set in early time periods and the unique characterization the main character goes through.
The bros arrive to the land of Tarantino for the first time in their brief podcast history. The boys discuss their high expectations as well as their thoughts on film’s style. While the movie peaks in the expected areas of a Tarantino film, Chris and Admir debate about the thin plot and whether or not some of the characters in the movie were necessary to the actual story.
The bros take a break from Movieland and head over to the Netflix Plaza so they can review the third season of Stranger Things. The boys discuss the show's ability to keep a consistent pace throughout, what it does different in order to make it stand out from the previous seasons and its missed opportunities when they explored deeper themes.
The bros once again step foot in the MCU to watch and review Spider-Man: Far From Home. The boys discuss how the film exceeded their expectations, what the movie did better than Homecoming, Watt's improved directing and what the movie did differently than the previous Spider-Man films that gave it its own unique flavor.
The bros are back with a review of one their most anticipated movies of the year, Midsommar. Chris and Admir discuss whether the movie's identity as a horror movie is accurate, Aster's brilliant directing and how the movie's inconsistent pacing and plot structure effect its execution.
It's an eventful episode this week as Admir makes his long awaited return from his hiatus. The bros discuss their mixed feelings about the show's decision to air the episodes during the Summer, how it successfully intertwines sentimental themes and technology in order to push the narrative forward and how the final episode prevents the season from being fully satisfying.
In this week's episode, Chris and Stiven discuss one of the most popular shows on television, Rick and Morty. The two talk about why the show is more than just a comedy series, the possible future storylines that have been hinted at and analyze the dark and existential messages it presents.
With the absence of Admir, Chris and fellow comrade, Stiven, decide to introduce a new segment called "Anime Analysis", where the two review and discuss the Japanese anime, Deathnote. In this episode, the bros talk about the philosophical discussions the show encourages, the cat and mouse scenario between L and Light and the polarizing second half of the show that divided many of the fans.
After a one week hiatus, Admir returns after training with Keanu Reeves. The bros discuss the organic progression of the franchise that has made it stand out within the action genre and what the third movie missed out on that made the first two so beloved by fans.
It's the Game of Thrones finale and Admir is nowhere to be found. However, the show must go on and Chris has recruited fellow colleague, Stiven, in order to discuss the final episode of the biggest show in history. The two talk about what the finale did right, its missed opportunities and their overall thoughts on the most polarizing television season in history.
There's been some brewhaha in the Game of Thrones community after the latest episode, The Bells, the show's penultimate episode. Admir and Chris have once again scouted the Bronx King, Fahad, to try and bring some sense and normalcy to the discussion realm. The bros talk about what made the episode stand out this season as well as the Daenerys Targaryen trigger moment that has caused a polarizing reaction amongst fans.
A colossal episode calls for colossal movements so Chris and Admir have recruited fellow brother, Fahad, to join the podcast this week. The bros discuss the biggest movie release in history as they talk about how the movie did in terms of wrapping up its storylines, which scenes stood out, the film's small pacing and structural issue and the last hour that could be defined as movie magic.
In a huge episode with guest Fahad joining the crew, the boys discuss "The Long Night". They pick apart key character moments, flesh out the epic scenes and debate just how effectively the Night King's reign was brought to an end. Although the boys mostly fall on appreciating the episode for what it was, too many cheap thrills and a lack of catharsis made for a questionable ending to Winter.
A week before the Battle of Winterfell, Admir and Chris get ready and discuss the last humane episode of the series. The two talk about the completed character arcs of Jaime, Brienne and Arya as well as a few plot holes and some structural inconsistency throughout the episode. Nonetheless, the bros applaud the episode on embracing its "calm before the storm" identity and delivering a satisfying farewell to the last bit of normalcy in Winterfell.
The boys take a break from film this week as full focus is placed on the titanic premier of Game of Thrones. The boys discuss how effectively the first episode of season 8 moves the chess pieces around Winterfell, debate whether Jon Snow or Sansa Stark is the better leader for the North and look forward to next weeks happenings.
After a week hiatus, Chris and Admir return to review another yet different type of movie in the DC universe, Shazam. The boys discuss their contrasting opinions while also pointing out some of the film's plot holes and its inconsistent humor as well as praising the film for having it's own identity.
On this week's episode, the duo discuss Jordan Peele's sophomore directorial efforts in "Us". The film has its unquestionable highpoint; the cast, anchored by the dominant Lupita Nyong'o gives a great performance and Peele's eye for a creepy shot never fails. However, the boys felt the film does have a few flaws, namely its willingness to fall back on humor to escape tension and its inconsistency in storytelling. Nonetheless, it is a formidable followup to Get Out that will have most viewers on edge for Peele's next horror chapter.
Chris leads Admir into this interrogation episode where the two give their grades for each movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They discuss what Marvel does well while also exploring the flaws that seem to be repetitive throughout most of the films.
It's the Season 2 premiere so the boys brought out the box office supplies and invited guest star, Hesham, to the studio so they can discuss the new superhero juggernaut film, Captain Marvel.
Admir and Hesham discuss the standout moments of the movie, their disappointment in the untapped potential that it failed to live up to and how it fared with all of the attention around it, especially with Endgame around the corner.
In the Season 1 finale, Chris introduces a new segment called "How Hype?" to see how hyped Admir is for upcoming movies and shows of 2019.
Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and face this new cutthroat world alone. Admir and Chris discuss the latest WWE film that tracks the roots of wrestler Paige from her humble start in Norwich all the way to the bright lights of the professional wrestling . A heartfelt story with genuine comedy and great character arcs, Fighting with my Family puts wrestling back into the mainstream conversation as a playground of dreams.
As Hayes and West investigate critical clues that are discovered years later, the truth of the Purcell Case is finally revealed. Admir and Chris discuss the finale's positives and negatives, whether or not it did an adequate job tying up loose ends and their overall thoughts on the season as a whole.
As the 2019 film year draws to a close, the Academy Awards wait around the corner to coronate the new king of film. With 2019 providing several gems and a few surprises, Admir and Chris go through all 24 categories and make early predictions for the winners.
Admir and Chris break down the latest episode of the series. In what was a return to form following last week's sloppy episode, Daniel Sackheim brings back the show's grittines, dark atmosphere and eeriness with great bravado. The boys discuss how he manages to execute that and hypothesize how the season will be brought to an end.
Its the "Pre 50" 49th episode in the Our Two Cents Land so the boys decide to take a quick little trip to the LegoVerse and review The Lego Movie 2. Chris and Admir discuss the movie's failure to live up to the high expectations that the first movie placed and how the film's execution didn't contribute to the message they were trying to portray.
With the final batch of episodes looming, Chris and Admir debate the most polarizing episode of the season so far. The boys discuss their disappointment in how the episode failed to capitalize on the momentum set up from last week, the apparent plotholes that seemed uncharacteristic of the show's identity and the uncertainty of where the show is headed as the finale approaches.
On a Superbowl charged episode this week, Admir and Chris review 'If You have Ghosts'. The boys discuss the fallout of last week's shootout, the decline of the relationship between Hayes and Amelia and the outstanding final scene that may go down as one of the greatest scenes in True Detective history.
In this weeks film review, Admir and Chris delve into Alfono Cuaron's latest film, Roma. Set in 1970s Mexico City, it tells the trials and tribulations of a Cleo, a house maid to a wealthy family. The boys discuss this Oscar juggernaut as they parse through this dense film, pointing out the direction style of Cuaron while contemplating the grand themes of the piece. Though the critical response was understandable, the co-hosts felt the film needed to take greater care of its characters and their story arcs.
In the latest show, Admir and Chris discuss the Oscar heavyweight "If Beale Street Could Talk". The boys evaluate Jenkins' newest film as they highlight the director's magical touch on the lens as his unique directing makes for a deep study of characters, love and injustice. The duo expand on their favorite scenes and lament on the film's snub for "Best Picture" in comparison to the similarly-themed Blackkklansman.
On the latest episode of True Detective, the show delves into the personal lives of Hays and West as the audiences come to understand the men as individuals. Admir and Chris explore the more pointed examples of racism in this episode, praise the shows dialogue and explore possible theories on where the case is headed.
Chris and Admir are back with a review of True Detective's latest episode, The Big Never. The boys discuss how this week's episode excels in building up tension for future events, the unpredictability going forth regarding the culprit of the mystery and the impending downfall of the relationships at hand.
Chris and Admir return to the movieverse but unfortunately stumble upon a January graveyard inhabitant in Glass. The bros discuss where the film went wrong tonally, multiple failed executions and how Shyamalan ultimately deviated away from what made the previous two films work.
Chris and Admir take a break from movies this week as they decide to dive into the televisionverse and review the brand new season of True Detective.
The boys review the first two episodes and discuss the standout performances led by Mahershala Ali, the direction of the show going forward and how it can replicate the first season's successful formula while still standing on its own.
With the first year of the OurTwoCents Podcast in the books, the boys looked back at their inaugural year and picked out the 10 standout cinematic features of 2018. These were not the stand out films for them, but rather the movies that struck a chord and made them think long after the credits rolled.
With another Golden Awards show in the books, the boys look back at the winners and losers of a wild night full of surprises. Both were tied with a 2-2-1 record on the predictions table, so a massive result awaited the winner for the night as they would hold a lead heading into Oscar season.
Admir and Chris dive into the newest release of the Black Mirror franchise, a film that expands the mythos of the series while delving into some heavy-hitting questions of free will in this mind bending, choose-your-own-adventure film from Charlie Brooker and co. The boys discuss the significance of the structure of the film, examine how it plays a role in the greater story-telling aspect of Black Mirror and evaluate how successful the execution of the “choose-your-own-story” structure was. Though mostly impressed by the product, the hosts believed a few hitches kept this from being a Black Mirror classic.
The hosts discuss DC’s biggest release since The Dark Knight as Jason Momoa don’s the trident of the peculiar Aquaman. In this interview-style episode, the boys explore just how this movie made a gigantic splash at the box office, revel in the charisma and star-power of Jason Momoa and discuss the fantastic special effects that helped elevate a vanilla plot and story into a box office success.
After an experiment goes awry, Miles Morales teams up with other Spider-Men/Women from parallel universes in order to defeat Wilson Fisk and bring everyone home.
Admir and Chris discuss what may be the best animated film of the year. From its captivating animations to the heartfelt story, "Into the Spiderverse" proves the superhero genre is alive and kicking.
Lady Sarah and Abigail vie for power in Queen Anne's court in this 18th century comedy-drama.
Admir and Chris discuss an Oscar heavyweight that is anchored by three dazzling actressess: Colman, Stone and Weisz. The boys also discuss the peculiar directing choices of Yorgos Lanthimos, the fever-dreamish music and it's questionable pacing. Nonetheless, this is a film to watch in the upcoming awards season.
Admir and Chris cast a quick eye over this year's nominees and provide some early predictions for the January awards show. The boys discuss a few surprises, personal favorites as well as which movies they thought were snubbed.
With the McCallisters always at odds with their wake-up time, Kevin finds himself alone in Chicago and NYC in these holiday classics. Kevin's ingenuity helps him escape several issues, not least the snarling clutches of the "Wet Bandits", Harry and Marv. Admir and Chris discuss how these two films have held up over the years, whether they still have a role to play in the upcoming generation's Christmas holiday schedule and how holiday films on the whole have changed over the years.
Adonis Creed must contend with a new challenger to his heavyweight throne: Ivan Drago's son, Viktor. This week, the co-hosts heap praise on Michael B. Jordan for a lively and piercing performance as he is flanked by the talented Tessa Thompson and experienced Sylvester Stallone. Though the cinematography is stellar at times, a simplistic story and questionable motivations make for a frustrating film that seemed to have all the pieces ready-made for a classic. Steven Caple Jr. does an apt job in this follow-up, but it ultimately fails to reach the heights of its predecessor.
Adonis Creed must contend with a new challenger to his heavyweight throne: Ivan Drago's son, Viktor. This week, Admir and Chris delve into the latest sequel of the Rocky/Creed franchise. The co-hosts heap praise on Michael B. Jordan for a lively and piercing performance as he is flanked by the talented Tessa Thompson and experienced Sylvester Stallone. Though the cinematography is stellar at times, a simplistic story and questionable motivations make for a frustrating film that seemed to have all the pieces ready for a classic. Steven Caple Jr. does an apt job in this follow-up, but it ultimately fails to reach the heights of its predecessor.
Four widows must ban together after the death of their husbands and execute a final heist on their own.
Admir and Chris dig deep into the stellar performances, notably those of Viola Davis, Elizabeth Debicki and Daniel Kaluuya. Praise is also given to McQueen for his efficient story-telling and unique direction. Lastly, the co-hosts contemplate the one missing piece of this crime thriller, debating whether the social commentary outshone the more classic thriller aspects that audiences might have been expecting.
Four widows must ban together after the death of their husbands and execute a final heist on their own.
The duo dig deep into the stellar performances, notably those of Viola Davis, Elizabeth Debicki and Daniel Kaluuya. Praise is also given to McQueen for his efficient story-telling and unique direction. Lastly, the co-hosts contemplate the one missing piece of this crime thriller, debating whether the social commentary outshone the more classic thriller aspects that audiences might have been expecting.
Jackson Maine teeters on the edge of alcoholism as he discovers and loves a young female singer.
Admir and Chris discuss Bradley Cooper's great directorial debut. Special attention is given to the performances of Cooper and Gaga, both of whom are challenged in unique ways. The organic writing and heartfelt music also take center stage through Cooper's delightful direction.The boys also debate if the critical plaudits the film has received are merited, neither able to convince the other.
Jackson Maine teeters on the edge of alcoholism as he discovers and loves a young female singer.
Admir and Chris discuss Bradley Cooper's great directorial debut. Special attention is given to the performances of Cooper and Gaga, both of whom are challenged in unique ways. The organic writing and heartfelt music also take center stage through Cooper's delightful direction.The boys also debate if the critical plaudits the film has received are merited, neither able to convince the other.
Admir and Chris discuss a film that paradoxically left them wanting more, yet left them emotionally fulfilled as they left the theater. Bryan Singer directs a film whose flaws are mediated by Queen anthems, colorful montages and an exceptional performance by Rami Malek. Polarizing opinions are expected but the lasting images of the film cannot be understated.
Admir and Chris discuss a film that paradoxically left them wanting more, yet left them emotionally fulfilled as they left the theater. Bryan Singer directs a film whose flaws are mediated by Queen anthems, colorful montages and an exceptional performance by Rami Malek. Polarizing opinions are expected but the lasting images of the film cannot be understated.
Set in 1990s LA, Mid90s follows 13-year old Stevie as he navigates his troubled life with the help of newfound friends.
Admir and Chris discuss a film that will catch many by surprise, not least fans of the director. In his directorial debut, Hill skillfully grounds a coming-of-age story in the backdrop of 90s nostalgia. He excels in capturing the confusion of adolescence, though at times, forgoes character depth and motivation in the process. Nonetheless, the film resonated deeply with both reviewers.
Set in 1990s LA, Mid90s follows 13-year old Stevie as he navigates his troubled life with the help of newfound friends.
Admir and Chris discuss a film that will catch many by surprise, not least fans of the director. In his directorial debut, Hill skillfully grounds a coming-of-age story in the backdrop of 90s nostalgia. He excels in capturing the confusion of adolescence, though at times, forgoes character depth and motivation in the process. Nonetheless, the film resonated deeply with both reviewers.
Continuing the story of the first Halloween (1976), the new chapter in the famed mythos of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode reunites the two after 40 years.
Admir and Chris discuss a sequel that pays homage to its roots while looking forward and adapting its story for a 2018 audience. The boys discuss how the film successfully manages to bring the Myers character into 2018 while also realistically maturing Laurie Strode, a task performed effortlessly by Jamie Lee Curtis. David Gordon Green is praised for large portions of his directing but some criticism is laid at his feet for some cheap and lazy cliché moments.
Continuing the story of the first Halloween (1976), the new chapter in the famed mythos of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode reunites the two after 40 years.
Admir and Chris discuss a sequel that pays homage to its roots while looking forward and adapting its story for a 2018 audience. The boys discuss how the film successfully manages to bring the Myers character into 2018 while also realistically maturing Laurie Strode, a task performed effortlessly by Jamie Lee Curtis. David Gordon Green is praised for large portions of his directing but some criticism is laid at his feet for some cheap and lazy cliché moments.
Set throughout the 1960s, First Man tells the story of Neil Armstrong's ascent to leading the Apollo 11 mission. Within that decade, the audience gets to see the failure and hardship that surrounded Neil, his family and his fellow astronauts-in-training.
Damien Chazelle directs the highly anticipated biopic that attempts to humanize the myth of Neil Armstrong while also celebrating and showcasing the magnitude of the Apollo 11 mission. Admir and Chris evaluate Ryan Gosling's performance as a "quiet actor" once again, praise the visual effects and applaud Chazelle's intention of grounding the story in humanity.
Set throughout the 1960s, First Man tells the story of Neil Armstrong's ascent to leading the Apollo 11 mission. Within that decade, the audience gets to see the failure and hardship that surrounded Neil, his family and his fellow astronauts-in-training.
Damien Chazelle directs the highly anticipated biopic that attempts to humanize the myth of Neil Armstrong while also celebrating and showcasing the magnitude of the Apollo 11 mission. Admir and Chris evaluate Ryan Gosling's performance as a "quiet actor" once again, praise the visual effects and applaud Chazelle's intention of grounding the story in humanity.
October’s highlight film, Venom, tells the story of the rise of Spider-man’s archenemies in his own stand-alone film. Admir and Chris discuss the film, noting how it fails to live up to the hype and relies heavily on Tom Hardy’s charm and charisma to carry the majority of the movie. The boys criticize a lackluster script, inconsistent pacing and lack of character development. What remains is Tom Hardy trying his utmost to deliver a watchable film through his interaction with the symbiote.
October’s highlight film, Venom, tells the story of the rise of Spider-man’s archenemies in his own stand-alone film. Admir and Chris discuss the film, noting how it fails to live up to the hype and relies heavily on Tom Hardy’s charm and charisma to carry the majority of the movie. The boys criticize a lackluster script, inconsistent pacing and lack of character development. What remains is Tom Hardy trying his utmost to deliver a watchable film through his interaction with the symbiote.
In "Hold the Dark" we find a writer invited to the frigid landscape of Alaska to hunt down a pack of wolves which are thought to be killing small children in the town. Admir and Chris discuss a film that serves as a great example of employing many interesting, but unfinished, thoughts and ideas. The hosts criticize a mediocre script that holds the actors back, explore how a lack of clear motivations early on in many of the characters hurt the film as a whole, but do praise the cinematography and location for setting an eerie mood to the story.
In "Hold the Dark" we find a writer invited to the frigid landscape of Alaska to hunt down a pack of wolves which are thought to be killing small children in the town. Admir and Chris discuss a film that serves as a great example of employing many interesting, but unfinished, ideas and thoughts. The hosts criticize a mediocre script that holds the actors back, explore how a lack of clear motivations early on in many of the characters hurt the film as a whole, but do praise the cinematography and location setting an eerie mood to the story.
A classic revenge thriller with a 80s horror influence, "Mandy" tells the story of Red Miller as he hunts down the religious cult that kills his girlfriend.
Admir and Chris discuss this off-the-wall horror/thriller that surprised them beyond believe. The boys talk about Panos Cosmatos' incredibly unique directing, revel in Nicholas Cage's return to his absurd best, appreciate the thumping and bone chilling soundtrack by the late Johann Johansson and posit how this film is more of an experience than anything else.
A classic revenge thriller with an 80's horror influence, "Mandy" tells the story of Red Miller as he hunts down the religious cult that slaughters his girlfriend.
Admir and Chris discuss the off-the-wall horror/thriller that surprised them beyond belief. The boys talk about Panos Cosmatos' incredibly unique directing, revel in Nicholas Cage's return to his absurd best, appreciate the thumping and bone chilling soundtrack by the late Johann Johansson and posit how this film is more of an experience than anything else.
The "based on a true story" film of Richard "White Boy Ricky" Wershe Jr. that tells of his rise to drug kingpin in 80s Detroit and his eventual downfall at the hands of the FBI.
Admir and Chris celebrate their 30th week of podcast marriage by discussing a film that, unfortunately, could not live up to its potential. Although Chris left the theater much more satisfied than his tag partner, the boys were in agreement that the film suffered from missed opportunities and its bare-bones approach to exploring themes. Nonetheless, a great cast anchored by Matthew Mcconaughey, helps to save the feature.
The "based on a true story" film of Richard "White Boy Ricky" Wershe Jr. that tells of his rise to drug kingpin in 80s Detroit and his eventual downfall at the hands of the FBI.
Admir and Chris celebrate their 30th week of podcast marriage by discussing a film that, unfortunately, could not live up to its potential. Although Chris left the theater much more satisfied than his tag partner, the boys were in agreement that the film suffered from missed opportunities and its bare-bones approach to exploring themes. Nonetheless, a great cast anchored by Matthew Mcconaughey, helps to save the feature.
Father Burke is ordered by the Vatican to uncover the mystery behind the death of a nun in a Romanian monastery. He looks to a soon-to-be nun for help on this journey as they uncover the origins of a deep rooted evil.
In this week's episode, Admir and Chris delve into the 5th film in the Conjuring franchise. Although some praise is reserved for the cinematography and on-site filming, much is left to be desired from the plot, characters and attempts at horror in this phoned-in prequel.
What looks to be a routine home call for Dr. Faraday turns into something much more when he realizes he has wandered back into the lives of a family with deep secrets that connect back to him.
Admir and Chris discuss this peculiar horror film as they debate just how appropriate that film genre classification really is, examine Domhnall Gleeson magnetic performance and ponder the question of just how important external reading is to a film's review score.
What looks to be a routine home call for Dr. Faraday turns into something much more when he realizes he has wandered back into the lives of a family with deep secrets that connect back to him.
Admir and Chris discuss this peculiar horror film as they debate just how appropriate that film genre classification really is, examine Domhnall Gleeson magnetic performance and ponder the question of just how important external reading is to a film's review score.
David Kim’s life is turned upside down when his daughter fails to turn up after a long night of studying. An investigation on her whereabouts follows immediately as the father’s will and tenacity is tested as he searches for his daughter before it’s too late. On this week’s episode, as Admir returns from his irresponsibly timed vacation the duo discuss a gem of a thriller film in “Searching”. The boys discuss the director’s decision to tell the story entirely through telecommunication screens, assess John Cho’s anchoring performance and evaluate the stunning ending.
David Kim’s life is turned upside down when his daughter fails to turn up after a long night of studying. An investigation on her whereabouts follows immediately as the father’s will and tenacity is tested as he searches for his daughter before it’s too late. On this week’s episode, Admir returns from his irresponsibly timed vacation to team up with his classy partner in crime, Chris, to discuss a gem of a thriller film in “Searching”. The boys discuss the director’s decision to tell the story entirely through telecommunication screens, assess John Cho’s anchoring performance and evaluate the stunning ending.
After being bitten by a genetically modified spider, Peter Parker begins to use his newfound super abilities in order to fight crime in New York City while also balancing his love life and impending adulthood.
Chris and special guest, Hesham, analyze some of the film's standout aspects, Sam Raimi's vision and discuss the movie's ability to stand the test of time and hold it's place in the genre of elite superhero films.
In 1970s Colorado Springs, a fresh-faced detective by the name of Ron Stallworth takes the mantle and begins an implausible undercover mission of infiltrating the KKK.
In this episode, Admir and Chris discuss Spike Lee's newest political button-pusher, Blackkklansman. The boys evaluate some of Lee's directorial choices and cinematic approaches, gauge how effectively Lee balances different tonal choices throughout the feature and deliberate some of the stand out features of the film.
In 1970s Colorado Springs, a fresh-faced detective by the name of Ron Stallworth takes the mantle and begins an implausible undercover mission of infiltrating the KKK.
In this episode, Admir and Chris discuss Spike Lee's newest political button-pusher, Blackkklansman. The boys evaluate some of Lee's directorial choices and cinematic approaches, gauge how effectively Lee balances different tonal choices throughout the feature and deliberate some of the stand out features of the film.
After being sent on a mission, two astronauts find themselves in a confrontation with their ship's supercomputer, HAL, which leads to a quest that will change the course of humanity.
Chris and special guest, Stiven, discuss Kubrick's masterful filmmaking techniques that establish the movie's structure, themes as well as possible interpretations and why it's regarded as one of the best films ever made.
Even though Solomon Lane is behind bars, his workings with the mysterious "John Lark" force Ethan Hunt into yet another mission against time. With the help of Benji, Luther and some surprise former allies, Fallout represents Hunt's hardest mission yet.
Even though Solomon Lane is behind bars, his workings with the mysterious "John Lark" force Ethan Hunt into yet another mission against time. With the help of Benji, Luther and some surprise former allies, Fallout represents Hunt's hardest mission yet.
As Kayla Day nears the end of her time in middle school, she must contend with a final week that will test her resolve against many of the universal obstacles adolescents face before heading to high school.
Admir and Chris discuss this surlrise package of a film by examining its clever originality, assessing a career-defining performance from Elsie Fisher and unpacking the social commentary intertwined in a magnificent script.
As Kayla Day nears the end of her time in middle school, she must contend with a final week that will test her resolve against many of the universal obstacles adolescents face before heading to high school.
Admir and Chris discuss this surprise package of a film by examining its clever originality, assessing a career-defining performance from Elsie Fisher and unpacking the social commentary intertwined in a magnificent script.
In a reality not so distant from our own, poverty has consumed much of Oakland, making life difficult for Cassius Green. However, after finding success at a telemarketing company, "Cash" starts living comfortably. Unfortunately that comes at a price as he begins to lose sight of what is important in his life.
Admir and Chris discuss one of the most daring films of the year. The boys contemplate Boots Riley's thematic choices, explore the film's stylistic presence and ask a question or two about its off-the-wall plot.
In a reality not so distant from our own, poverty has consumed much of Oakland, making life difficult for Cassius Green. However, after finding huge success at a telemarketing company, "Cash" starts living comfortably. Unfortunately that comes at a price as he begins to lose sight of what is important in his life.
In this episode, Admir and Chris discuss one of the most daring films of 2018. The boys contemplate some of the thematic decisions Boots Riley made, explore the film's stylistic presence and ask a question or two about its plot choices.
As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. [IMDB]
Admir and Chris compare the sequel to its beloved original, discuss the importance of having a stellar cast, and deliberate whether or not the film continues Marvel's hot-streak of provocative villains.
As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. [IMDB]
Admir and Chris conpare the sequel to its beloved original, discuss the importance of having a stellar cast, and deliberate whether or not the film continues Marvel's hot-streak of provocative villains.
After years of success leading his company, Dr. Hank Pym is ousted by his protege Darren Cross who looks to aggressively pursue the lost project of the Ant-Man. Meanwhile, Pym recruits Scott Lang in the hopes that Lang can accept and fulfill the responsibilities of the Ant-Man suit before Cross uncovers its secrets.
Admir and Chris discuss the film's stellar cast and their chemistry, the inadequacies of the "Marvel Formula", the clever introduction of the quantum realm and the drawbacks to having such a "small" film as a piece of a much grander cinematic universe.
After going their separate ways following the events of the first film, Owen and Claire are thrust back into the world of dinosaurs when the creature's livelihoods are at stake. The two team up and help Dr. Hammond's former partner, Mr. Lockwood, rescue the gigantic reptiles before it's too late.
Admir and Chris evaluate the film's decision to incorporate both animatronics and CGI to bring the dinosaurs to life, critique some of the plot choices, and discuss how the film fits in this new trilogy.
After going their separate ways following the events of the first film, Owen and Claire are thrust back into the world of dinosaurs when the creature's livelihoods are at stake. The two team up and help Dr. Hammond's former partner, Mr. Lockwood, rescue the gigantic reptiles before it's too late.
Admir and Chris evaluate the film's decision to incorporate both animatronics and CGI to bring the dinosaurs to life, critique some of the plot choices, and discuss how the film fits in this new trilogy.
Elastigirl is called upon by a private telecommunications company to help change the public's perception of superheroes as they look to finally come out of hiding. Meanwhile, Mr. Incredible has to come to grips with being a stay-at-home father as he juggles the responsibilities of raising Violet, Dash and Jack Jack.
Admir and Chris discuss how the movie builds upon the previous installment, whether it holds up to the critical acclaim of its predecessor, and the impact of the franchise's 14 year hiatus.
Elastigirl is called upon by a private telecommunications company to help change the public's perception of superheroes. Meanwhile, Mr. Incredible has to come to grips with being a stay-at-home father as he juggles the responsibilities of raising Violet, Dash and Jack Jack.
Admir and Chris discuss how the movie builds upon the previous installment, whether it holds up the same critical acclaim as its predecessor, and the impact of the franchise's 14 year hiatus.
When the matriarch of the Graham family passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry [IMDB].
Admir and Chris discuss the new horror kid on the block that has critics buzzing. The two examine what makes the film unique, analyze stand out moments and consider why the audience response has been more mild than anticipated.
When the matriarch of the Graham family passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry [IMDB].
Admir and Chris discuss the new horror kid on the block that has critics buzzing. The two examine what makes the film unique, analyze stand out moments and consider why the audience response has been more mild than anticipated.
In a dystopian London, Alex and his group of law breaking friends commit heinous crimes in the night. When a home invasion goes awry, Alex finds himself at the mercy of a new 'brain-washing' technique meant to rehabilitate wrongdoers.
Admir and Chris discuss this Kubrick classic as they explore the film's criticism of behavioral psychology and its depiction of youth culture. The duo wrap up their conversation by examining what the film can say about the current state of society.
A young Han Solo teams up with Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian in a space heist that has them crossing paths with crime lord Dryden Vos.
Admir and Chris discuss whether the film's lukewarm response was merited, how it stands as a solo (pun intended) feature and whether there was enough new material to merit its existence.
As Wade Wilson continues his career as a mercenary-for-hire, an unfortunate turn of events leads him to meet a hot-headed young mutant boy, Russel. Wade has to fights against his usual selfish motives to protect the kid from Cable, a cyber soldier who travels through time.
Admir and Chris discuss how the sequel builds on the success of the first film, some of the drawbacks to the Deadpool story arcs and the surprise performances from the supporting cast.
As Wade Wilsom continues his career as a mercenary-for-hire, an unfortunate turn of events leads him to meet a hot-headed young mutant boy, Russell. Wade has to fight against his usual selfish motives to protect the kid from Cable, a cyber soldier who travels through time.
Admir and Chris discuss how the sequel builds on the success of the first film, some of the drawbacks to the Deadpool story arcs and the surprise performances from the supporting cast.
Marlo (Charlize Theron), a mother of 3, tries to juggle the stresses of everyday life without much success. She finally reaches her breaking point and calls a night nanny, Tully, who helps Marlo in more ways than one.
Admir and Chris discuss this hidden gem of a film in a packed month of May. The boys talk about Theron's fantastic performance, an exceptional ending and the film's excellent portrayal of motherhood.
Marlo (Charlize Theron), a mother of 3, tries to juggle the stresses of everyday life without much success. She finally reaches her breaking point and calls a night nanny, Tully, who helps Marlo in more ways than one.
Admir and Chris discuss this hidden gem of a film in a packed month of May. The boys talk about Theron's fantastic performance, an exceptional ending and the film's excellent portrayal of motherhood.
Picking up right after Thor: Ragnorak, Thanos and his Black Order begin their quest at assembling the 6 Infinity Stones to grant the titan infinite power. Will the might of all the Avengers, both new and old, be enough to stop the catastrophe that awaits the universe?
Admir and Chris are joined by two close friends, Hesham and Fahad, to dissect this mammoth film. The boys give their opinions on key scenes in the film, discuss stand out performances and try to assess the longstanding power of the film.
A mix of laughs, action, adventure and scares await moviegoers this summer. But which movies are you most excited for? The duo pick out their stand out films in months that are jam packed with films. To give their 3-movie lists an extra kick, the boys stayed away from any Disney produced film to focus on the lesser anticipated flicks to hit the screen this summer.
Marty McFly travels 30 years in the past with a time-traveling DeLorean and must find his way home in the hit 1985 film that spawned 2 sequels.
Admir and Chris delve into one of the most beloved films of all time as they unpack some of the film's most memorable features, including the relationship between Doc and Marty, its portrayal of time travel and the missed opportunities hidden beneath its story.
A family living in a post-apocalyptic world tries to survive as sound-hunters threaten their survival. Themes of family and survival permeate the film from beginning to end.
Admir and Chris discuss the film's emphasis on sound, the stand out performance of Emily Blunt and the new direction of modern day horror movies.
Three high school seniors (Julie, Kayla and Sam) make a sex pact to have their first at Prom Night. However, when their parents learn about their deal, they go through a myriad of obstacles to keep their daughters from honoring their arrangement.
Chris and Admir discuss the stand out performances in the film, Kay Cannon's work as the director and the achievement of the movie in the "raunchy" comedy scene.
Three high school seniors (Julie, Kayla and Sam) make a sex pact to have their first at Prom Night. However, when their parents learn about their deal, they go through a myriad of obstacles to keep their daughters from honoring their arrangement.
Chris and Admir discuss the stand out performances in the film, Kay Cannon's work as the director and the achievement of the movie in the "raunchy" comedy scene.
Set in 2044, Wade and his friends hunt in the virtual reality world of OASIS for an Easter Egg that will grant them the fortunes of the company. However, IOI, a rival company with its megalomaniacal leader, wants the fortune just as badly.
Admir and Chris discuss the substance of the movie, if Speilberg still has magic left in him, and the continued reliance on 80s pop-culture nostalgia in modern day cinema.
Set in 2044, Wade and his friends hunt in the virtual reality world of OASIS for an Easter Egg that will grant them the fortunes of the company. However, IOI, a rival company with its megalomaniacal leader, wants the fortune just as badly.
Admir and Chris discuss the substance of the movie, if Speilberg still has magic left in him, and the continued reliance on 80s pop-culture nostalgia in modern day cinema.
A woman (Claire Foy) tries to escape her old life that was ruined by a stalker. She finds new life in danger of descending down a similar path when she is unwittingly admits herself into a mental institution. There, she must fight to keep her sanity from an orderly who may her stalker.
Admir and Chris discuss the impact of shooting the film on an Iphone, its credibility as a psychological thriller and stand-out performances.
A woman (Claire Foy) tries to escape her old life that was ruined by a stalker. She finds new life in danger of descending down a similar path when she is unwittingly admits herself into a mental institution. There, she must fight to keep her sanity from an orderly who may her stalker.
Admir and Chris discuss the impact of shooting the film on an Iphone, its credibility as a psychological thriller and stand-out performances.
Simon (Nick Robinson) tries to balance the difficulties of high school with the added dilemma of trying to protect his gay identity.
This week's episode discusses how the film handles a coming out story and the possibility of it laying out the blueprint for future coming-of-age movies.
Simon (Nick Robinson) tries to balance the difficulties of high school with the added dilemma of trying to protect his gay identity.
This week's episode discusses how the film handles a coming out story and the possibility of it laying out the blueprint for future coming-of-age movies.
When a Ouija board seance goes wrong, Veronica (Sandra Escacena) must contend with the consequences of introducing a demonic spirit into her life.
Admir and Chris discuss how the film fits into the latest phase of modern day horror movies and whether or not it lived up to the hype it's generated online. The boys discuss the depth in characters and themes, as well as the effectiveness of the film's fear factor.
When a Ouija board seance goes wrong, Veronica (Sandra Escacena) must contend with the consequences of introducing a demonic spirit into her life.
Admir and Chris discuss how the film fits into the latest phase of modern day horror movies and whether or not it lived up to the hype it's generated online. The boys discuss the depth in the characters and themes, as well as the effectiveness of the film's fear factor.
Elisa's (Sally Hawkins) world is turned upside down when she befriends a mysterious sea creature at the government facility she works in. Her relationship with the creature is tested when it's life is threatened by a hostile government agent (Michael Shannon) who wants to use it purely for scientific means.
Admir and Chris discuss what makes the film so unique, highlighting the performances by Sally Hawkins and Michael Shannon. Special consideration is put aside for del Toro after his Best Director win as well.
Elisa's (Sally Hawkins) world is turned upside down when she befriends a mysterious sea creature at the government facility she works in. Her relationship with the creature is tested when it's life is threatened by a hostile government agent (Michael Shannon) who wants to use it purely for scientific means.
Admir and Chris discuss what makes the film so unique, highlighting the performances by Sally Hawkins and Michael Shannon. Special consideration is put aside for del Toro after his Best Director win as well.
Lena (Natalie Portman) becomes entangled with a military operation to understand a newfound radiation coming from a forest by the seaside. Along with a group of other scientists/academics, she must find a way to uncover the cause and stop it from spreading.
Admir and Chris discuss the polarizing film and why it is still worth the $15 ticket at the box office. The hosts tackle what made the film special, stand out performers, recent similar releases and why Annihilation is an important piece of entertainment to support.
After the fallout from the UN blast that left Wakanda without a king, Prince T’Challa has to sit on the throne and become the Black Panther. However, Erik Killmonger comes and challenges the new king with more than just his fists: his deeply painful, yet truthful, ideology.
Admir and Chris delve into the film, talking about the high expectations that were placed on the shoulders of this film as Marvel took its final pause before hitting the accelerator with Infinity War in May. The two discuss the stand-out performers, how Coogler was able to break away from the Marvel formula and the unique superhero that is Black Panther.