384 — Thunderbolts*
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We're back in the MCU this week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk THUNDERBOLTS*. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Directed by: Jake Schreier Written by: Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo Starring: Florence Pugh,...
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383 — Sinners
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Vampires are back (did they go somewhere?) this week, and Derek and Karen are excited to sit down and talk SINNERS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Written and Directed by: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi...
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382 — Warfare
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This week Karen Peterson and Derek Miranda sit down to talk war films, propaganda, and WARFARE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event. Directed and written by: Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland Starring: D'Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Joseph Quinn, Charles Melton, Taylor John...
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381 — Freaky Tales
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Things are getting a little freaky this week when Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) talk FREAKY TALES. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA. will tell about the love of music, movies, people, places and memories beyond our knowable universe. Directed and written by: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck Starring: Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack...
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380 — Death of a Unicorn
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It's an A24 kind of week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk DEATH OF A UNICORN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Father-Daughter duo Elliott and Ridley hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO. Written and directed by: Alex Scharfman Starring: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Richard E. Grant, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Steve Park...
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379 — The Alto Knights | Top 5 Robert De Niro Films
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It's double the De Niro this week when Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) talk THE ALTO KNIGHTS. We're also sharing our Top 5 (or so) Robert De Niro films. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Two of New York City's most notorious organized crime bosses vie for control of the city's streets. Once best friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals set them on a deadly collision course. Directed by: Barry Levinson Written by:...
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378 — Black Bag
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It's spy vs. spy vs. spy this week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk Steven Soderbergh's new spy thriller, BLACK BAG. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country. Directed by: Steven Soderbergh...
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377 — Mickey 17 | Ranking the Films of Bong Joon-ho
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After delays and new release dates, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are finally ready to talk MICKEY 17. We're also discussing Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-ho's filmography. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Set in the future, the plot follows Mickey Barnes, who joins a space colony as an "Expendable", a disposable worker who gets cloned every time he dies for research purposes. Directed by:...
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376 — 97th Academy Awards W&T Aftershow
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This week, Karen (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek (@DerekMiranda85) talk all about the 97th Academy Awards. From host Conan O'Brien to the winners, losers, and Oscar ballots, we're discussing it all.
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375 — 97th Academy Awards Predictions
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The big day is finally here! Join Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) as they share their official predictions for the 97th Academy Awards! We're predicting all 23 categories and here is our order, in case you want to follow along: Live Action Short Film Documentary Short Subject Animated Short Film Visual Effects Sound Music - Original Song Music - Original Score Production Design Makeup & Hairstyling Film Editing Costume Design Cinematography Animated Feature Documentary Feature International Feature Actress in a Supporting Role Actor in a Supporting...
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This week Dylan Schuck (@schuckster) & Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk RICHARD JEWELL.
As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.
PLOT SUMMARY:
American security guard Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely report that he was a terrorist.
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00:00 - Intro
05:00 - What We Watched Recently
37:30 - Featured Review: Richard Jewell
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