Movie Night with John and Sean: Recent Episodes
Movie Night with John and Sean
For episode 82, the boys are back in the studio with good friend of the show, Jeremy Curry, to review the directorial debut of Dev Patel, Monkey Man. Sean and John get into a heated debate regarding the unique merit of the film and whether it qualifies for instant cult classic status. With Jordan Peele producing this Netflix shelved project and bringing it to life, John expected more but Sean feels that Monkey Man delivers in droves. What do you think?
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For episode 81 the boys are back in the studio after a lengthy hiatus to review the second entry into Denis Villeneuve's Dune saga, Dune: Part Two. Cinematography, direction, cast, epic war sequences and masterful character development, this movie has it all and delivers one of the finest films in recent memory over the course of it's near three hour run time.
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For episode 80 the boys are back in the studio with a returning special guest to the show, Louis Scott, to review the latest entry into the Conjuring universe; The Nun II. Along the way we talk shop about the recent Vulture expose on the pay for play scheme involving Rotten Tomatoes and how the greater culture around movie reviews is easily co-opted by producers and film houses looking to make a quick buck by boosting ticket sales with padded review numbers. What does all of that mean for a movie like the Nun II? How did this movie make it past a writer's room? The editing room? How did a movie this bad make it to theaters? One potential answer seems troubling. Film studios and movie producers don't actually care about the quality of their films but only the return on their investment. All of this and more on the latest episode of Movie Night.
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For episode 79 the boys are back in the studio with special guest Andres Soler to review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem as well as TMNT (1990) and TMNT II: Secret of the Ooze (1991). Which film is best? What do the turtles mean to us as individuals and the greater culture? What is it about the turtles that makes them so uniquely immune to time and discoverable for generation after generation of new fans? Peep the pod for all of this and more.
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For episode 78 the boys are back in the studio to review Christopher Nolan's latest, and marked return to form, Oppenheimer and Juel Taylor's directorial debut, They Cloned Tyrone.
Does Cillian Murphy deliver the performance of a lifetime? Has Christopher Nolan finally balanced his love of non-linear storytelling with a clearly understandable narrative? Does They Cloned Tyrone mark an arrival for a new and talented voice in cinema? All of this and more on this episode of Movie Night.
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After a several month long hiatus, the boys are back and in the studio to review Asteroid City; the latest from visionary director Wes Anderson. Next the boys dig into the latest from freshly crowned prince of modern horror, Ari Aster, Beau Is Afraid.
Has Anderson favored style over substance with his latest film? Is Beau Is Afraid a nightmare for all involved? All of this and more on the latest episode of Movie Night
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Oh, to remember Scream. The tongue in cheek self awareness. The revival of a certain kind of slasher. The thrill of a sequel which rivaled or even exceeded the quality of the original. Fast forward to 2023. 27 years later. What remains is a hollow shell of a once exceptional vessel. A few of the characters from that fond original still remain; despite decades of attempted murder by a who's who of Ghostfaces. Other than that though, there's not much that ties Scream 6 to Wes Craven's beautiful beginning's in Scream (1996.) As we dive into the latest entry into the Scream franchise we talk all this and more. What is it about Scream 1 and 2 that set them so distinctly apart from unremarkable horror of their time? What did Scream 6 get right? Is the star power of the new leads enough to carry this franchise into new territory? This is a lot to unpack.
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For episode 75 the boys are back in the studio to review the latest film from the sometimes great, always polarizing, M. Night Shyamalan. A Knock At The Cabin marks a kind of return to form for Shyamalan who develops his signature tension through a seemingly refreshed, more focused cinematic lens. Is Shyamalan the greatest living troll of modern filmmaking? Obviously he's aware of the polarizing nature of his films. Is there intent there or are some of his ideas simply too large to execute well? Strap in as we discuss the state of modern cinema, super hero fatigue, BJ Novak's 2022 directorial debut in Vengeance and more.
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For episode 74 the boys are back in the studio to review Branden Cronenberg's latest feature, Infinity Pool. We're also trying something a little new for this episode and reviewing two films that we each saw individually. Sean gives us his hot take on the shockingly low budget horror returns of Skinamarink and John reviews the latest tour de force performance by Cate Blanchett in TÁR. Along the way we talk shop on how horror is uniquely suited for stranger explorations like that of Cronenberg's Successor and Infinity Pool. Is it in the name? CRONENBERG. Recognizable. Pedigreed. Is it in the approach? We get into all of this and more.
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For episode 73 the boys are back in the studio to review the latest from Rian Johnson; the sequel to his modern mystery classic, Knives Out, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and Darren Aronofsky's latest, The Whale which marks a triumphant return of beloved actor, Brenden Fraser. Along the way we talk shop on Rian Johnson's disastrous direction in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and his otherwise impeccable filmography, Aronofsky's unique ability to create vehicles for long forgotten actors, and what the future looks like for the cinematic landscape and theater attendance.
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For episode 72 the boys are back in the studio to review the latest from beloved master filmmaker, Guillermo Del Toro, Pinnochio. Along the way we talk about the magic of stop motion animation, the monumental undertaking and team required to produce a film of this scale and how daftly Del Toro is able to craft something original and truly unique to him out of such a well known and old story. What is it about the Pinnochio tale that draws filmmakers like Del Toro, Spielberg and Kubrick to direct their own versions of this story?
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For episode 71 the boys are back in the studio to review Roku's new Al Yankovic biopic (how does one properly pronounce this word?), Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Along the way we talk Weird Al's sizable cultural imprint, the effect Weird Al had on us as kids and the legacy his comedy and music has left behind across what seems like all age groups and demographics. Daniel Radcliffe delivers the goods. The insanity is turned up to 11. While at times derivative, Weird still proves worthwhile.
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For episode 70 the boys are back in the studio to review the latest entry into the David Gordon Green Halloween trilogy, Halloween Ends. And boy do we hope it does. After some 13 films I think we can safely say we have reached critical mass. What more can be said about Michael Myers? Apparently, not much. In what will surely disappoint fans of the franchise Gordon Green elects to give Michael a whimpering send off. Somehow though, the film has already doubled its budget in box office returns and we talk shop on what it is about Halloween that has made it such a cultural mainstay, why a trilogy of Halloween films is basically never a good idea and whether the sleek production and videography of Halloween Ends favors the movie or if the analog film grain and texture of film is better suited for this kind of horror.
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For episode 69 the boys are back in the studio to review the latest from Ti West and his second film in a year, Pearl. Pearl is a prequel to West's already widely lauded, X. Mia Goth reprises her role as a young Pearl and takes a star turn; all while also executive producing, co-writing and anchoring this future cult classic (we're calling it now.) TI West's stellar use of color, music and imagery call back to a simpler time in Hollywood. But underneath the sweet score and iconic imagery, West and Goth lay out a story of isolated desperation, loneliness, the need to be loved, the uncertainty of it all. This movie asks the great existential questions that we wrestle with about once a week. What am I really doing? Do I matter? Are we meant for more than this present circumstance? At the end of the film, I'm not anymore sure myself about any of these lasting questions. But man, does it make an impression.
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Spoiler alert! Spoilers ahead. The boys are back in the studio to review Zach Cregger's sophomore feature film effort, Barbarian. What is it about the horror genre that allows for such distinct creativity and originality? Is it any coincidence that directors like Jordan Peele, Ari Aster and Robert Eggers have chosen the genre to debut new and interesting ideas? Is horror unique in its ability to produce excellent films with little to no budget? We talk shop on all this and more as we review this masterclass in misdirection and a truly unique cinematic experience in Barbarian.
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After a lengthy hiatus the Movie Night boys are back in the studio to review two modern horror breakout, Scott Derrickson's The Black Phone and the third installment into Jordan Peele's already storied filmography, Nope. For two movies with a nearly identical critical consensus, audience reception varies significantly. What is it about traditional horror concepts like those from The Black Phone that seem to win audiences over in a way where less traditional approaches like Nope seem to split down the middle and polarize? Along the way we talk shop on supernatural elements in horror movies, sci fi, Jordan Peele's already significant impact throughout the industry and more.
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For episode 63 the boys are back in the studio to review the triumphant return of Robert Eggers and his latest film, "The Northman." Along the way we talk shop on Eggers period specific philosophy on filmmaking, the style and tone he's distinctly crafted over the course of his three films and the shame of such an epic and beautiful film flopping at the box office. What does that mean for the future of Eggers and his bankability as an income generating filmmaker?
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For episode 62 the boys are back in the studio to review the latest from one of our favorite production houses working right now, A24's X, and the latest entry into the Marvel cinematic universe, Morbius. One was excellent; the other, not so much. Can you guess which one we hated? Along the way we talk shop on the magic of movie makeup, tasteful homages, the current dreadful over-dependence on CGI and if movie stars will be relevant or exist at all once AI is sophisticated enough to generate our ideal leading character. Lastly, what is it about Jared Leto that seems to make him immune to social reckoning? That's a lot to unpack.
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What more can be said about Batman? We've followed this character through more 5 decades of television and film appearances. We've endured Val Kilmer Batman. George Clooney Batman. We've seen Batman reduced to side story slop among the very worst of DC's spotty filmography with Ben Affleck Batman. Actually to be honest we didn't see those. But still. Despite all of this, we've often been rewarded by visionary filmmakers like Tim Burton, Christopher Nolan and now Matt Reeves. The boys are back in the studio for Episode 61 to dive into all of this and discuss why Matt Reeves' "The Batman" ranks among the very best in the Batman filmography (minus of course those we don't speak of, Ben Affleck Batman.)
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For episode 60 the boys are back in the studio with two new movie night reviews. We start off discussing the truly disappointing revival of a once great concept by the Wachowski Sisters, The Matrix. For Resurrections only one filmmaker returns and what a rambling mess of a return it is. Neo's back. Trinity too. There's a new Morpheus and somehow the visual effects are the Wachowski's worst yet. How? Why? Don't ask us. We literally have no idea what this movie is about. And finally a movie we did enjoy; the latest from Adam McKay, not-so absurdist disaster comedy, Don't Look Up. Along the way we discuss the landmark visionary arrival of the original Matrix, it's lasting cultural impact and how critics could possibly explain the positive reviews for Ressurections and justify the mediocre response to Don't Look Up.
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For episode 59 the boys are back in the studio to review what feels like a rare treat, a standalone horror film in 2021. Antlers is the latest film from acclaimed director of Crazy Heart, Black Mass and Hostiles, Scott Cooper. Despite a near evenly split critical response to the film, we both found the film to be entertaining, thoroughly well acted and captivating for the entirety of its hour and 39 minute run time. Great setup and lore. Check. Great practicals. Check. Minimal but effective CGI. Check. Are critics reviewing this film more harshly because of the excellence of some of Scooper's prior work? Do they feel the horror genre is just out of his depth? To be honest we just don't understand the negative response to this movie and we're v curious for your thoughts on this one.
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For episode 58 the boys are back in the studio to review the brilliant reimagining of Frank Herbert's legendary science fiction epic, Dune, and the latest disastrous entry into the Halloween franchise, Halloween Kills. Along the way we talk shop on the film that never was in Jodorosky's Dune, David Lynch's blundered attempt at Dune (1984) and how Michael Myers now exists beyond all bounds of reality and the structure of any decent or otherwise watchable film. One thing is certain. Villeneuve has succeeded where greats have tried and failed before him and created one of 2021's greatest achievements in film; giving us all a reason to get back to the movie theater.
Actually two more things are in fact certain. Evil does not die tonight Halloween Kills sucksss. Peep the pod for our full review on both films.
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For episode 57 the boys are back in the studio and again joined by long time friend of the show and special returning guest, Frank Manzano, to review the latest A24 release and Icelandic directorial debut from Valdimar Johannsson, Lamb. Along the way we talk shop on the laundry list of production houses involved in the film's inception, A24's pedigree and proven track record for quality films and how trailers shape our expectations and reactions to film.
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For episode 56 the boys are back in the studio and joined by long time friend of the show and returning guest, Frank Manzano, to review the latest entry in the Venom franchise, Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Along the way we talk shop on the ongoing struggle between Sony and Marvel for ownership rights of the Venom film property and how these ownership constraints affect the quality of these films. The cast is deep. The performances are not. How were so many talented people convinced to participate in this blunder? And of course the greatest question of all, who is Venom: Let There Be Carnage for???
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For episode 54 the boys are back in the studio to review an ahead of its time horror classic. Candyman (1992), and it's near 30 year separate sequel and Jordan Peele production, Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021). Along the way we talk shop on how exceedingly rare quality horror sequels have been historically and beg the question, has there ever been a horror sequel to meet or exceed the quality of an original? Maybe Scream 2? Candyman (2021) walks a fine line and is often brilliant, funny and genuinely inspired. Is it as good as the original??? Peep the pod and our full review to find out.
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For episode 53 the boys are back in the studio and reviewing the latest addition to M. Night Shyamalan's scattered filmography, Old, and the epic reimagining of The Green Knight from our favorite arthouse production company, A24. Listener beware, these two films could NOT be more different.
For episode 52 the boys are back in the studio and joined by longtime friend of the show, Kris Handoyo, to review the latest entry in the Fast and The Furious franchise; Fast 9 The Fast Saga. Have the films completely left reality behind? Yes. Is this bad boy worth watching at all? Peep the full pod and our review to find out.
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For episode 51 the boys are back in the studio and joined by a special guest and long time friend of the show, Louis Scott, to review the latest installment in the Conjuring franchise, The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It. Well, that's certainly how it feels because a man possessed must have tried to put this piece of shit together. Peep for our thoughts on the ever expanding Conjuring multiverse and its similarly disappointing surrounding films.
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For episode 50 the boys are back in the studio to review the ninth entry into the Saw franchise, Spiral: From The Book of Saw. Along the way we talk shop on the lasting impact of Saw (2004), what the original film's creators get right and what the newest film gets so wrong. Are horror sequels unavoidably more brutal or has the Saw franchise simply outlived its usefulness and become reliant on the "let's play a game" scenarios that were once so cutting edge?
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For episode 49 the boys are back in the studio to review the recent Mortal Kombat relaunch as well as the 1995 original and disastrous Mortal Kombat Annihilation sequel. Along the way we talk shop on the MK global phenomenon and what the series and video games mean to adoring fans the world over. Is it the ultra violence? Is it the characters? We know it can't be the narrative. Peep for our thoughts on these films and why we continue to follow the franchise.
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For episode 48 the boys are back in the studio to review Bad Trip; a new Netflix original starring Eric Andre, Lil Rel Howery and Tiffany Haddish. Where Sacha Baron Cohen's prank centered films often hilariously expose the darkest fringes of our society, Bad Trip shows heart, caring and humor aren't altogether absent from modern life. The pranks are insane, the story is simple and the execution is dialed. Peep for our thoughts on why Bad Trip is actually a great and wild ride. Along the way we eulogize our dearly departed monument to cinema and Houston landmark, the River Oaks Theater.
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For episode 47 the boys are back in the studio and joined by very special and returning guests, Jamal and Jeremy to review the towering comedy landmark of Coming To America and its recent Amazon produced sequel, Coming 2 America. How does the unique comedic theatrical experience and its unfortunate lacking in the time of covid shape our response to the new film? Can Eddy Murphy follow up an R rated comedy classic with a PG13 sequel? IDK but we're about to find out.
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P.S.
Rest in peace to our beloved and cherished monument to cinema, River Oaks Theater.
For episode 46 the boys are back in the studio to review a stellar new arrival from A24 pictures and the directorial debut of Lee Isaach Chung, Minari. Along the way we talk about the beloved local treasure in the River Oaks Theater and its uncertain future as the pandemic closes more movie houses across the country and around the world. Crack open a couple of cold ones with us, leave your review of this film in the comments and let us know what you think we should review next.
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For episode 45 the boys are back in the studio to review an uncompromising and bold directorial debut from Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman. Although deeply cast, well acted and thoroughly original, this was still a challenging film to review; one that forced a broader and more uncomfortable conversation about rape, violence against women and the greater complicity that allows these assaults to happen and continue. Along the way we talk about the theatrical experience in the time of Covid, the decline of the movie theater business and the recent surprise fortune for AMC's stock value. SO! All easy topics tonight. In all seriousness, I'm really glad we did this and think this may be an even more impactful film than I might have originally given it credit for. Carrey Mulligan is excellent. Bo Burnham delivers. The ensemble is wide and effective. Promising Young Woman is devastating but worth the watch.
Trigger Warning: this movie depicts sexual assault, violence against women and frequent abuse.
For episode 44 the boys are back in the studio for a Happy Holidaze special edition of Movie Night and joined by a v special guest, my brother Philip. In keeping with tradition we each pick an xmas fav and then review. We really run the gamut on tone here and start with the premiere holiday horror of "Krampus. Next up we dive into the travesty that is Dolly Parton's "Christmas on the Square" and wrap with Tim Burton's 1992 stone cold super hero classic, Batman Returns.
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For episode 43 the boys are back in the studio to review Darius Marder's directorial debut and Amazon Original picture, Sound of Metal. Along the way we talk shop on Riz Ahmed's transformative performance as Ruben, a metal drummer who's lost his hearing, how an unreleased documentary by Derek Cianfrance inspired the film and how the recent revelations regarding Warner Bros. 2021 release strategy will impact the movie biz.
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For episode 42 the boys are back in the studio and joined by Frank from Frankie and The Psychosphere to review David Fincher's latest, Mank. Along the way we talk shop on Citizen Kane, the uncertain future of the movie theater business, Netflix's now solidified and formidable place as an Oscar level production house and how Fincher manages to immerse the viewer in the time period of the 1930's and 40's without falling victim to contrived tropes.
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For episode 41 the boys are back in the studio to review a Shudder original and deeply disturbing portrait of modern horror from Bryan Bertino, "The Dark and the Wicked." Along the way we talk shop on Shudder as a production house and streaming app for horror aficionados, the classics the film seems to draw inspiration from and how Bertino manages to pay homage while producing an original piece that's more than the sum of its parts.
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For episode 40 the boys are back in studio to celebrate Halloween by reviewing two classics from horror master, Wes Craven; A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream. Along the way we talk shop on Wes Craven's lasting cultural impact, the timelessness of both films and how Craven balances nightmarish cinematic sequences with endearing and relatable characters.
This also marks our first 2000 plays across streaming platforms so thank you to our Movie Night community for podding along with us. We literally have no idea what we're doing but we're having a great time doing it and we really appreciate y'all.
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For episode 39 the boys are back in the studio for a father and son Cronenberg special with reviews of David Cronenberg's horror and sci-fi classic, "Scanners" and Brandon Cronenberg's directorial debut, "Possessor." Along the way we talk shop on body horror, the angelic nature of Jeff Goldblum and how horror films have ushered movie making forward as what scares us has shifted over time.
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For episode 38 the boys are back in the studio to review one of Netflix's latest original films, Antonio Campos' "The Devil All The Time." In the process somehow we got sidetracked, discuss the updated Oscar's requirements, Ratched, and the top 5 of all time masterpiece, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. Peep for our thoughts on all this and Devil All The Time's incredible cast, their strong performances and what keeps this movie from excelling to 5 star status.
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After almost 6 months of isolation and quarantine, the boys brave the pandemic and return to the cinema for Christopher Nolan's latest. Peep for our take on AMC's reopening, new safety protocols and our theater experience as the only two people inside a 30 screen theater.
For Episode 36 the boys are back in the studio and joined by long time friend of the show, Brandon Verklas and his son Dylan. The gang discusses the state of modern horror pre and post Ari Aster's breakthrough masterpiece, Hereditary, and review The Lodge. Does this one live up to the hype? Why was the film so well received critically but so poorly attended by audiences??
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For episode 35, Sean returns from honeymoon to recap the Oscars and review the disaster that is Sega and Paramount's Sonic The Hedgehog.
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For episode 34, John produces his first ever solo podcast as Sean was on his honeymoon and reviews a number of his favorite films of 2019 that the boys didn't get a chance to review on the show. Back in the studio, John talks shop on Shia LeBouf's directorial breakthrough, Honey Boy, Greta Gerwig's Little Women, the adrenaline rush of Ford Vs. Ferrari, modern gentrification tale, The Last Black Man in San Fransisco, Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit and the Sadfie Brother's return with Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems.
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For episode 33 the boys return to the studio with a very special guest, Frank Manzano of Frankie and the Psychosphere to review the latest entry into the Star Wars franchise, JJ Abram's "The Rise of Skywalker." We chop up the good, the bad and the ugly behind the mess that Star Wars has become and the lasting impact and importance of the original trilogy. Who is to blame? The toxic fandom? Rian Johnson surely. The Disney machine? Tune in and find out!
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For episode 32 the boys are back in the studio to review the good the bad and the ugly with Marriage Story, The Fanatic and Knives Out. With Marriage Story, Noah Baumbach elicits some of the strongest emotional performances of the year from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit directed a movie. John Travolta is the lead. Yes, you read that right. The Fanatic is insane. Lastly, Rian Johnson returns with an incredible cast in tow for Knives Out and redeems himself for the blunder that is The Last Jedi.
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For episode 31 the boys are back in studio to review Scorsese's modern masterpiece, The Irishman, one of our favorite films of the entire year, Parasite and Melina Matsoukas reimagining of a classic Bonnie and Clyde story in Queen and Slim.
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For episode 30 the boys are back in the studio to review Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece, The Shining and its 2019 sequel, Doctor Sleep. We also talk shop on Stephen King's source material and where both films vary from the original books to the betterment of each picture.
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For episode 29 the boys are back in the studio for a Terminator Special. Starting with James Cameron's minimal masterpiece, the boys make their way through reviews of Terminator, one of the greatest sequels ever produced in T2: Judgement Day and finally form opinions on the latest bastardization of Terminator: Dark Fate.
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For episode 28, the boys are back in the studio to review the latest from the director of "The Witch," Robert Eggers. The Lighthouse" features star turns from Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe. It is a dizzying cinematic effort that ultimately proves rewarding and unlike anything we've seen all year. The boys also chime in on the latest controversy surrounding Martin Scorsese and his comments dismissing Marvel movies as more theme park than cinema.
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For episode 27 the boys are joined by return guest and longtime friend of the show, Brandon Verklas, to discuss Todd Phillip's "Joker," starring an incomparable Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck. While obviously inspired and often derivative, Joker finds its own voice and adds up to more than ultra violence for ultra violence's sake.
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For episode 26 the boys are back in studio to review two of the newest horror entries of 2019 with Ready Or Not and It Chapter Two. Both of these movies are somewhere between comedy and horror but where Ready Or Not finds a proper balance between both, It Chapter Two flails. The boys talk shop on everything from Tim Curry's timeless turn in the classic It mini-series to Skarsgard's strong showing as he reprises his role as the menacing Pennywise in It Chapter Two. Spoiler alert: there's a whole lot of CGI
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For episode 25 the boys are back in the studio to discuss the disappointment of Guillermo Del Toro produced, "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark," the pitfalls of CGI, why practical effects will always reign supreme and comparable favorites like "Creepshow" and "Tales from the Crypt."
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For episode 24 the boys are back in studio to discuss Tarantino's 9th film, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and dive into all things Tarantino as they review every movie in his filmography. From Reservoir Dogs to Once Upon A Time In Hollywood the boys talk the good, the better the best and the disappointment that is Death Proof.
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For episode 23 the boys are back in the studio to discuss the lasting impact of Robin Hardy's 1973 cult classic, "The Wicker Man" starring Christopher Lee as well as the bastardized 2006 remake starring the incomparable Nicolas Cage. Lastly the boys recap and re-review Ari Aster's second film, Midsommar and talk tasteful homages vs. live action remakes and franchise blunders.
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For episode 22 the boys are joined in studio by two very special guests, their lady friends, Daniela and Sarah. We talk shop on Ari Aster's follow up to the pitch perfect horror of "Hereditary," "Midsommar."
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For Episode 21 the boys are back in the studio and re-joined by a special guest, Brandon Verklas. They chop it up on Child's Play as a franchise as well as review the classic from 1988 and Lars Klevberg's reimagining starring Mark Hammill as the possessed buddi doll in 2019.
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For Episode 20, the boys are back in the studio to review the new Elton John biopic, Rocketman and the latest installment in the Keanu Reeves led franchise of John Wick 3.
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For episode 19 the boys are back in studio to discuss the latest release from the Marvel Cinematic Universe: "Avengers: Endgame" and give their thoughts on what separates this bloated, three hour epic from super hero masterpieces like Christopher's Nolan's "The Dark Knight" and Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther."
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For episode 18 the boys are back in the studio to review the latest release from the Conjuring universe; "The Curse of La Llorona." What a curse it casts.
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For Episode 17, the boys are back to basics and holding down the fort; reviewing all things Dune. First, we take a look at David Lynch's critical misstep in Dune (1984). Next we review the masterpiece that is Jodorosky's Dune; a wildly entertaining documentary about the "greatest film never made." To close, we discuss the future of Dune in Hollywood as Dennis Villenueve (Blade Runner 2049, Secario, Arrival, Prisoners) gears up to direct the upcoming, reimagined Dune (2020).
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The boys are back with two special guests and their lowest production value to date to discuss Jordan Peele's career, review his latest master work, "Us" and the lasting impact of "Get Out."
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For Episode 15, the boys are back to give their hot takes on the 2019 Academy Awards. No Hereditary. No Mandy. A whole lot of Green Book. What is really going on? Who is Oscar?
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For episode 14 the boys are back in studio and starting the new year off right with reviews for a couple of Netflix original's. This week we review viral sensation "Birdbox," the latest from Black Mirror creators, "Bandersnatch," an interactive film made exclusively for the Netflix platform and the latest film from visionary director Yorgos Lanthimos, "The Favourite"
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For Episode 13, the boys are back in the studio for an extra special year end extravaganza, mulling over the best and worst films of 2018 and revealing their top 5 lists for each.
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For Episode 12, the boys are joined in studio by a special guest, John's brother Philip and review some of our holiday favorites including McCaulay Culkin's star turn in "Home Alone," "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," and cult classic "Gremlins."
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For Episode 11 the boys discuss and review the latest in Rocky franchise spin off "Creed II," heist drama "Widows" and "Green Book" starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen.
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For Episode 10, the boys are back in the studio to review a transformative Rami Malik peformance in Bryan Singer's "Bohemian Rhapsody," Melissa McCarthy's brilliant turn as Lee Israel in "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" and Luca Guadagnino's divisive "Suspiria" remake. Will John and Sean finally settle the score on this beloved horror classic and its ambitious reimagining???
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For Episode 9 the boys review Jonah Hill's directorial debut, Mid 90's and are joined by friends of the show; animator Andres Soler and Isaac Chavez-Garza of Tacos Bomberos and SoLow Studio.
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For episode 8 the boys celebrate Halloween by wading through the knee deep shit that is the Halloween franchise, the brilliance that is John Carpenter's original "Halloween" (1978) and the latest from the franchise 40 years later, "Halloween" (2018.)
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For episode 7 the boys review the timely and urgent, "The Hate U Give," mediocre macabre "Hellfest" and Damien Chazelle's Neil Armstrong opus, "First Man."
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For Episode 6 the boys review Bradley Cooper's directorial debut, "A Star Is Born" and the latest comic book movie rollout of "Venom."
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For Episode 5 the boys dive in to review Paul Feig's "A Simple Favor," Panos Cosmatos' brilliant "Mandy" and the latest documentary from Michael Moore, "Farenheit 11/9."
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For episode 4 the boys break from format and celebrate with a Predator Special, talk shop on franchising and review "Predator (1987)" and Shane Black's "The Predator (2018)."
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For episode three the boys review the latest Conjuring universe spin off "The Nun," suspense thriller "Searching" and Lenny Abrahamson's "The Little Stranger."
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For Episode 2, The Return of Movie Night, John and Sean review the charming "Crazy Rich Asians," the travesty that is "Billionaire Boys Club" and Ethan Hawke's "Blaze."
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For the very first episode of Movie Night, John and Sean review Spike Lee's latest joint, "Black Klansman," discuss the disaster that is "Slenderman" and talk shop on "A Prayer Before Dawn."
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