199: Adam Sandler Comedies
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Max and Evan discuss the early Adam Sandler comedies. Before they dive into movies like Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, and The Wedding Singer, they discuss some of the latest film news. First, some thoughts on the Emmy nominations. Then, talking about some films added to TIFF 2025, the 50th festival. Finally, an update on the box office game as the last movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps, heads to theaters. Stay tuned afterward for thoughts on the new I Know What You Did Last Summer, KPop Demon Hunters, and Superman. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky,...
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198: The One True Superman
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Max and Evan discuss the Christopher Reeve Superman movies. Before they dive into Superman, Superman II, and Superman III, they discuss some of the latest film news. First, an acknowledgement of the NYT top 100 of the 21st century poll. Then, a director has been hired for James Bond and an update on the Summer Box Office Game. Stay tuned afterward for a review of Jurassic World Rebirth and more. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and...
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197: Summer Reviews on 28 Years Later, The Life of Chuck, and more
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Max does a solo episode as he talks about the latest news in the film industry, the summer box office game, and reviews some recent theater releases in 28 Years Later and The Life of Chuck. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - Licensed under Creative Commons Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara Square) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons...
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196: Celebrating JAWS 50th with Odie Henderson
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Film Critic Odie Henderson joins Max and Evan to discuss the 50th anniversary of JAWS. The landmark film continues to excite filmgoers even all these years later. The episode also includes discussions on Mission: Impossible, Sinners, and reviews of Pee-Wee as Himself and Ballerina. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - Licensed under Creative Commons Closing: Pixie...
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195: John Wick Series "Yeah, I'm thinking I'm back"
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Max and Evan discuss the John Wick series of films on this week's episode. Using the recently released documentary "Wick is Pain" and the upcoming spin-off "Ballerina" as a jumping-off point, the guys share some of their favorite parts of the John Wick series. Before the feature, they talk about the winners of the Cannes Film Festival, some embargo controversy and more. Stay tuned afterwards for thoughts on the Harrison Ford classic, Witness, and the new feature, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. ...
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194: Sci-Fi / Horror Tropes with Deirdre Crimmins
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Max and Evan are joined by horror afectionado and journalist Deirdre Crimmins to discuss tropes in Horror / Sci-fi. Before starting the episode, there's some brief discussion on GTA VI and some upcoming movies from James Grey and Jane Schoenbrun. Then the conversation turns to the featured topic with a discussion of some of the more common tropes in Sci-Fi / Horror. Finally, stay turned afterwards for a brief review of Marvel's Thunderbolts* Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available...
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193: Play Ball
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Max and Evan talk about the Baseball movie. There's a baseball movie for whatever mood you might be in. Max and Evan talk about some recent ones they've been enjoying including Eephus. Also deeper dives into A League of Their Own and Bull Durham. Stay tuned afterwards for some thoughts on the new Ryan Coogler movie, Sinners. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - Licensed...
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192: Summer Movie Game 2025
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Max and Evan make their selections for the summer movie game 2025. Come listen to their picks for the movies likely to earn the most box office dollars domestically in the summer, as well as getting a preview of what you might want to see. There's also a discussion on the Cannes Film Festival selections, Stunt Category at the Oscars, Minecraft Chicken Jockey, a whole lot more. Stay tuned after the feature for some thoughts on Andor Season One and new movie Drop. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on...
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191: Hayao Miyazaki Traveling Through the Sky
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Max and Evan discuss director Hayao Miyazaki's early period from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to Princess Mononoke. They also discuss the Avengers: Doomsday chairs, Live-action Legend of Zelda, Studio Ghibli vs A.I. and a whole lot more. Website: Download the episode today, and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are also available on Stitcher, Spotify, and Letterboxd. Opening: "The Fire" by Dan_Mantau (c) 2022 - Licensed under Creative Commons Closing: Pixie Pixels (featuring Kara Square) by...
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190: Feeling the Heat With Michael Mann's Filmography
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Max and Evan discuss director Michael Mann's filmography. They cover some of his great movies up to Collateral. Stay tuned afterwards for What We've Been Watching for some thoughts on Secret Mall Apartment, Novacaine, and Severance Season 2. Movies covered: Thief, The Last of Mohicans, Heat, The Insider, Collateral "Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner." Website: Download the episode today and find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd. Like the show? Review us on iTunes! We are...
info_outlineMax and Evan are discussing the filmography of Richard Linklater with guest Odie Henderson of The Boston Globe and author of Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras. Films discussed include Slacker, Dazed and Confused, Before Trilogy, Last Flag Flying, and Hit Man.
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