In Episode 23, Jason and Christian discuss the portrayal of Hollywood that Sunset Boulevard presents, review the legacy that Night of the Living Dead had on modern horror movies and clash over the cannibalistic-themed French film Raw. 

Films discussed this week, in order (with spoilers):

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1963)

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Raw (2016)

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Christian's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/lockeproposal/

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay

In Episode 22, Jason and George discuss whether The Shawshank Redemption is worthy of its classic status, argue about the Oscar-winning film The Piano and try to understand the confusing plot of Akira.

Films discussed this week, in order (with spoilers):

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The Piano (1993)

Akira (1988)

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George's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/frosty123/

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay

In Episode 21, Jason and special guest Cam discuss Gangs of New York's place in Scorsese's canon, praise the modern-day masterpiece that is The Departed and find themselves bored with the 1950's film Sweet Smell of Success.

Films discussed this week, in order (with spoilers):

Gangs of New York (2002)

The Departed (2006)

Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

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Jason's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/JasonPollock/

Cam's podcast: https://talkinginthedriveway.com

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay

In Episode 20, Jason and George focus exclusively on the short but influential career of James Dean, reviewing the three films he appeared in before he tragically died at the age of 24 - East of Eden and Rebel Without A Cause, both released in 1955, and Giant, released in 1956, a year after his death.

Films discussed this week, in order (with spoilers):

East of Eden (1955)

Rebel Without A Cause (1955)

Giant (1956)

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Jason's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/JasonPollock/

George's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/frosty123/

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay

In Episode 19, Jason and Christian discuss the sweaty-palm moments in Uncut Gems, wax philosophical on the uncensored glimpse of war that the 2010 documentary Armadillo provides to the viewer and chat about the classic 1960s western The Wild Bunch.

Films discussed this week, in order (with spoilers):

Uncut Gems (2019)

Armadillo (2010)

The Wild Bunch (1969)

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Jason's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/JasonPollock/

Christian's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/lockeproposal/

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay

In Episode 18, Jason, George and Christian hold their third joint episode (and the first of 2022) as they discuss their favourite actors and actresses, look back at the best and worst films released in 2021 and reminisce on films that have made them cry, while also making a shocking discovery about Christian and his lack of sporting knowledge.

A lot of films were covered in this episode, but you only need to worry about spoilers for Marley & Me (2008).

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George's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/frosty123/

Christian's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/lockeproposal/

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay

In Episode 17, Jason and George discuss the magic present in The Prestige, chat about the 1940s classic that is Gilda and find fault with the middling Michael Douglas feature Falling Down.

Films discussed this week, in order (with spoilers):

The Prestige (2006)

Gilda (1946)

Falling Down (1993)

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George's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/frosty123/

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay

In Episode 16, Jason and Christian discuss the star-studded yet unexceptional American Hustle, commend the daring themes present in The Children's Hour and diverge on their assessment of the classic film that is The Red Shoes.

Films discussed this week, in order (with spoilers):

American Hustle (2013)

The Children's Hour (1961)

The Red Shoes (1948)

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Christian's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/lockeproposal/

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay

In Episode 15, Jason and George disagree on the merits of Boyhood, praise the Fritz Lang noir classic of The Big Heat and attempt to make sense of the confusion that Perfect Blue presents.

Films discussed this week, in order (with spoilers):

Boyhood (2014)

The Big Heat (1953)

Perfect Blue (1997)

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

Inception (2010)

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Jason's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/JasonPollock/

George's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/frosty123/

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay

In Episode 14, Jason and special guest Andrew discuss the unique ways Into the Spider Verse puts a new spin on the well-worn Spider Man tale, examine the dramatisation present in the story of Hotel Rwanda and dissect the argument of whether superhero films should really be classed as 'films' at all.

Films discussed this week, in order (with spoilers):

Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse (2018)

The Dark Knight (2008)

Hotel Rwanda (2004)

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Andrew's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/andrewole/

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay