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Almost Sideways Movie Podcast
By Terry Plucknett, Todd Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Adam DalyTV & Film
Almost Sideways Movie Podcast episodes
- SideShow: Spider-Noir S1.E3 - Double Cross
What happens when the one you are chasing hires you to help? What happens when the press distorts your words? Can you truly triple cross a double cross? All these questions and more are discussed and answered on this episode of the Almost SideShow as we break down Spider-Noir episode by episode. This is Season 1 Episode 3 - "Double Cross."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Website
almostsideways.com
Facebook
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AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Todd: Too Cool for Twitter
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
41 min - CCCLXXIX: DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER 2008 PINOT BEST PICTURE DEEP DIVE, Young Washington, Middle Life
Recorded - 7/5/2026
On Episode 379 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review a film diving into American history on Independence Day weekend. Does it get it right? Then we review a small Canadian romcom coming to theaters at the end of the month. Our main event is a deep dive of the film we awarded Best Picture in 2008 at the Pinots. Does Dear Zachary hold up almost 20 years later? Is it still as shocking on rewatch? We get more in depth than ever before discussing this documentary. Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(4:00) "Girls Like Girls" - Zach Review
(7:15) "Episodes" - Zach Book Review
(9:15) "Solo Mio" - Adam Review
(11:30) Adam 2026 Mid-Year Report
(14:15) Adam SideShow Report: "Better Call Saul"
(16:20) "Breaking the Waves" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(21:40) "Confidential Report" - Todd Director Bindspot Review
(24:30) "Young Washington" - Featured Review
(34:15) "Middle Life" - Featured Screener Review
"DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER" 2008 PINOT BEST PICTURE DEEP DIVE
(49:40) "Dear Zachary" Trivia
(1:05:30) First Impressions & Re-Watch Observations
(1:59:30) Mount Rushmore: Worst Date Movies
(2:09:40) Casting "Dear Zachary"
(2:15:25) Deep Dive Category Discussion
(2:36:30) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day
Tune into the 2011 Retroactive Pinots next week! 7/11/2026 2pm PT LIVE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/OZNe3B-2SJo?si=TPOktyi5VcwZlM-M
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Todd: Too Cool for Twitter
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
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2 hr 44 min - SideShow: Spider-Noir S1.E2 - Tread Lightly
Is there anything more noir than pulling a bottle of scotch out of your desk drawer? Is there anything more superhero than driving a car with web-shooters? Is there anything more Cage than dressing up as a plumber to break into someone's apartment? All these questions and more are discussed and answered as we dawn our fedoras for the episode of the Almost SideShow, where we break down Spider-Noir episode by episode. This is Season 1 Episode 2 - "Tread Lightly."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Website
almostsideways.com
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Todd: Too Cool for Twitter
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
37 min - CCCLXXVIII: BANDITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE, 2026 Mid-Year Report, Jackass: Best and Last, Supergirl, In the Hand of Dante
Recorded - 6/27/2026
On Episode 378 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review a trio of film just to be released that the team was looking forward to. Then we give a 2026 mid-year report, discussing the best and worst that the year has given us so far. On top of all that, we deep dive a forgotten gem from 2001 starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Cate Blanchett. Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(8:40) "Joe and Max" - Todd Director Blindspot Review
(11:30) "Ask E. Jean" - Zach Review
(15:40) "The Crucible" & "Michael Collins" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Reviews
(20:00) "Jackass: Best and Last" - Featured Review
(33:00) "Supergirl" - Featured Review
(46:00) "In the Hand of Dante" - Featured Review
(1:01:40) 2026 Mid-Year Report - Top 5 and Bottom 3 So Far
"BANDITS" 25TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE
(1:19:10) "Bandits" Trivia
(1:34:20) First Impressions
(2:01:30) Mount Rushmore: Bruce Willis Films & Oregon Films
(2:21:40) Recasting "Bandits"
(2:34:40) Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character Triumvirate
(2:49:40) Tripod of Depravity, Best Scene, Gripes and Conspiracies
(3:01:40) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
almostsideways.com
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Todd: Too Cool for Twitter
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
3 hr 8 min - SideShow: Spider-Noir S1.E1 - Step Into My Office
What happens when you combine TV and Nicolas Cage? You get ... a Spider-Man spin-off? Welcome to our new season of the Almost SideShow where we pick a show and break down each episode. For Season 6, we are diving into the multi-verse of Nic Cage! Is Spider-Noir more noir or more superhero? Is it a great combination of both? We start to meet all the characters and figure out what we are dealing with as we dive into Spider-Noir Season 1 Episode 1 - "Step Into My Office."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Website
almostsideways.com
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Todd: Too Cool for Twitter
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
41 min - CCCLXXII: Toy Story 5, The Death of Robin Hood, Women Putting Men in Their Place
Recorded - 6/20/2026
On Episode 377 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review 2 of Todd's most anticipated films of the 2026 summer. Do they live up to expectations? For power rankings, we take a suggestion from one of the wives for what to count down. Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(10:30) "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" - Adam 2011 Blindspot Review
(18:00) "Curly Sue" - Todd Director Blindspot Review
(22:00) "Le Silence de la Mer" & "Disclosure Day" - Zach Reviews
(30:30) "Toy Story 5" - Featured Review
(48:00) Ranking the Toy Story Movies 1-5
(1:00:00) "The Death of Robin Hood" - Featured Review
(1:15:00) Power Rankings: Best Scenes Where a Woman Puts a Man in His Place
(1:52:20) Honorable Mentions & Guessing Terry's List
(2:05:00) Trivia: Spielberg's Best Movies
(2:12:00) Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
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AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Todd: Too Cool for Twitter
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
2 hr 15 min - SideChats: Ana Asensio - "Goat Girl" Writer/Director
On our latest Almost SideChat, Zach sits down for a conversation with writer/director Ana Asensio. Her new film, "Goat Girl," is currently getting a limited US release and was recently reviewed on the Almost Sideways Podcast.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
almostsideways.com
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Todd: Too Cool for Twitter
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
39 min - CCCLXXVI: ACCEPTED 20TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE, Disclosure Day, Goat Girl
Recorded - 6/14/2026
On Episode 376 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest Steven Spielberg film to hit theaters. Is he back to his sci-fi form? We also give a review of a Spanish coming of age movie about to make its US premiere. Then, we dive into a college comedy from 20 years ago. Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(7:00) "Marvin's Room" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review
(12:00) "Melancholia" - Adam Review
(18:00) "THX 1138" - Todd Director Blindspot Review
(20:45) "The Dilemma" - Todd Trivia Review
(24:30) "Disclosure Day" - Featured Review
(46:00) "Goat Girl" - Featured Review
"ACCEPTED" 25TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE
(58:30) "Accepted" Trivia
(1:12:45) First Impressions
(1:28:15) Mount Rushmore: Justin Long Films
(1:34:35) Recasting "Accepted"
(1:47:40) Highest WAR, Worst Performance
(1:55:25) Minor Character Triumvirate, Tripod of Depravity
(2:07:00) Best Scene, Gripes and Conspiracies
(2:14:55) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
almostsideways.com
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Todd: Too Cool for Twitter
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
2 hr 26 min - SideShow: Better Call Saul S6.E13 - Saul Gone
How does the ballad of Jimmy McGill reach its conclusion? How does it tie a bow around the entire universe of Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad? How are the two shows similar in their endings? When do we get the Kim Wexler "El Camino" treatment? And could there BE any more cameos?!? All these questions and more are discussed and answered as we wrap up this Almost SideShow season as we break down the series finale of Better Call Saul. This is Season 6 Episode 13 - "Saul Gone."
Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow!
Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html
The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey! Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis. New episodes drop every week!
The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family.
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
Website
almostsideways.com
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Todd: Too Cool for Twitter
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
1 hr 23 min - CCCLXXV: Power Ballad, Scenes That Intro Original Songs
Recorded - 6/7/2026
On Episode 375 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest film from John Carney. Does it live up to the heights he has reached in the past? We also have some anticipated watches from Adam. Then, in honor of John Carney films, we count down the best scenes that introduce an original song. We end with some trivia and assigned 2011 blindspots to get ready for the 2011 Pinots this summer. Here are the highlights:
What We've Been Watching
(7:10) "Mabel" - Zach Review
(12:00) "Lone Star" & "Obsession" - Terry Reviews
(22:30) "Scary Movie" & "Carolina Caroline" - Adam Reviews
(32:00) "Power Ballad" - Featured Review
(46:00) Power Rankings: Scenes That Intro Original Songs
(1:24:30) Honorable Mentions & Guessing Todd's List
Trivia!!!
(1:41:50) "Tyrannosaur" - Zach Trivia Review
(1:49:30) "Carnage" - Terry Trivia Review
(1:56:30) Trivia: 2011 Box Office & Six Degrees of Idris Elba/Anna Faris/Samara Weaving
(2:12:20) Quote of the Day
Find AlmostSideways everywhere!
almostsideways.com
https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/
AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways
Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry
Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/
Todd: Too Cool for Twitter
Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways
Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
2 hr 16 min
About Almost Sideways Movie Podcast
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We talk all things movies, from reviewing new releases to following awards races to top five power ranking lists to trivia games to deep dives of some of our favorite all-time movies.