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Purple Rain, Alien (Romulus) & Caligula (The Ultimate Cut)

I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast

Release Date: 08/22/2024

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The Shawshank Redemption Directed by Frank Darabon Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover and is sentenced to a tough prison. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes. While there, he forms a friendship with Red (Morgan Freeman), experiences brutality of prison life, adapts, helps the warden, etc., all in 19 years.

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Pulp Fiction (1994) Directed by Quentin Tarentino Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) ; his actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman) ; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) ; master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous pair of armed robbers, "Pumpkin" (Tim Roth) and "Honey Bunny" (Amanda Plummer).

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Ed Wood (1994) Directed by Tim Burton Starring Johnny Depp and Martin Landau Because of his eccentric habits and bafflingly strange films, director Ed Wood (Johnny Depp) is a Hollywood outcast. Nevertheless, with the help of the formerly famous Bela Lugosi and a devoted cast and crew of show-business misfits who believe in Ed's off-kilter vision, the filmmaker is able to bring his oversize dreams to cinematic life. Despite a lack of critical or commercial success, Ed and his friends manage to create an oddly endearing series of extremely low-budget films.

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In this episode of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we dive into a diverse lineup of films ranging from the provocative to the nostalgic. First up is Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, the notorious historical drama directed by Tinto Brass, starring Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren, and Peter O'Toole. This new cut offers a fresh perspective on the controversial classic.

Next, we discuss Skincare, a 2024 crime thriller directed by Austin Peters and starring Elizabeth Banks and Nathan Fillion. This tense and stylish film brings a gripping narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

We also review Jackpot!, a 2024 action comedy directed by Paul Feig. The film stars Awkwafina and John Cena in a wild tale of a former child star who wins a $3.6 billion lottery, only to find herself targeted by a host of dangerous adversaries in a futuristic California.

Alien: Romulus, the latest installment in the iconic Alien franchise, is up next. Directed by Fede Álvarez, this 2024 sci-fi horror thriller brings us back to the terrifying world of xenomorphs with a new cast led by Cailee Spaeny and Isabela Merced. This film is set between the events of the original Alien and Aliens and promises to deliver the tension and horror fans have come to expect.

Finally, we take a trip back to the '80s with a look at Purple Rain, the 1984 romantic rock musical drama starring Prince. Directed by Albert Magnoli, this film is a showcase of Prince's immense talent, blending music, drama, and romance into a cult classic that continues to resonate today.

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