10 - The BFG, Swiss Army Man | Top Five Steven Spielberg Films
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Release Date: 07/04/2016
432 — The Invite
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After an unexpected break, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are back! This week, they are sitting down to talk Sundance hit THE INVITE. 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: Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down? Directed by: Olivia Wilde...
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431 — Toy Story 5
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Image Caption (L-R): Bullseye and Jessie with Lilypad in Disney and Pixar's TOY STORY 5. Photo courtesy of Pixar. © 2026 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved. The toys are back! This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are talking TOY STORY 5. 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: When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs become...
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430 — Disclosure Day
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June's big movie month continues and this time Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are sitting down to talk DISCLOSURE DAY. 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 cybersecurity expert becomes a whistleblower to reveal secrets about aliens, putting him on the run from a corporation while a meteorologist experiences strange phenomena and joins forces with him to prove there’s life beyond our knowledge. Directed by: Steven...
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429 — Masters of the Universe
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He-Man returns to the big screen and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are sitting down to talk about MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. 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 being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and...
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428 — Backrooms
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Everything's a little bit creepy this week when Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk BACKROOMS. 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 strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom. Directed by: Kane Parsons Written by: Will Soodik Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell *Clip and image from BACKROOMS courtesy of A24. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) ...
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427 — Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
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The adventure movie is back! Star Wars is back! And this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are here to talk all about STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. 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: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty...
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426 — Obsession
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This week, things get a little intense when Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk OBSESSION. 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 breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Directed and written by: Curry Barker Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde...
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425 — Mortal Kombat II
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When the trailer hit last fall, it was so wildly popular that they moved the whole movie release to the summertime. Now, this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are finally sitting down to talk MORTAL KOMBAT II. 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: The fan favorite champions - now joined by Johnny Cage himself - are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the...
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424 — The Devil Wears Prada 2
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Gird your loins! Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are sitting down to talk THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. 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: Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. Directed by: David Frankel Written by: Aline Brosh McKenna and Lauren Weisberger Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, Kenneth Branagh,...
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423 — Michael
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In this episode, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk MICHAEL. 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: The early life of musician Michael Jackson, from the discovery of his talent as the lead of the Jackson Five to the artist whose creative ambition fueled a pursuit to beomce the biggest entertainer in the world. Directed by: Antoine Fuqua Written by: John Logan Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Juliano Valdi, Miles Teller *Image...
info_outlineThis week Dylan Schuck (@schuckster) sits down with Courtney Howard (@Lulabaybelle) to talk about Steven Spielberg's THE BFG and SWISS ARMY MAN
As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and breif discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.
PLOT SUMMARY:
A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.
WEEKLY TOP FIVE:
Top Steven Spielberg Films
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
05:00 - This Week in Film
06:05 - What We Watched Recently
29:30 - Top 5: Steven Spielberg Films
48:55 - Featured Review: The BFG
01:04:10 - Review: Swiss Ary Man
01:09:30 - Spoilers for Swiss Army Man
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Next week we review THE BFG