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It’s a variety of topics for Gaius and Jackson to cover during this week’s episode and a highlight is finally sharing their reactions of the much talked about and polarizing horror movie release, Skinamarink. 

Did they think it passed the horror test or did it collapse under its own hype? 

Listen to that and more, including a new game Jackson and Gaius are starting on the pod this week and box office predictions for Cocaine Bear.

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We’re fresh off the Super Bowl and other than the Kansas City Chiefs clinching the win from the Philadelpha Eagles in a very close game, the event was also about the movie trailers that dropped during the big game. Gaius and Jackson dive into the spots that were showcased during the game including Fast X, The Flash, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Cocaine Bear and more! 

Gaius and Jackson look back at Martin McDonagh’s feature-length directorial debut, In Bruges, for its 15th anniversary. 

Starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes, the duo get into their first exposure to the film, the movie’s wicked smart script, how the project changed Farrell’s career for the better, their favorite moments, how it compares to McDonagh’s other work, and its impact on cinema 15 years after its initial release.

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This week it’s Gaius’ pick and he and Owen deep dive into 2003’s Better Luck Tomorrow, directed by Justin Lin and starring Parry Shen, Jason Tobin, Sung Kang, Roger Fan, Karin Anna Cheung, and John Cho. 

The duo gets into the importance of having a film led by an Asian American cast at the time of its release, how the movie became an indie sensation at the Sundance Film Festival, and how this solo directorial debut led to big things for Justin Lin later in his career.

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Gaius and Jackson get into AMC Theatres’ decision to charge patrons for premium seating and if it’s the right thing to do as people are getting get back to going to the movies. 

The duo also talk the controversy over Netflix password sharing, the box office performance of Knock at the Cabin, I Know What You Did Last Summer getting a legacy sequel, and more!

Gaius and Jackson get into the recently announced DC Universe Slate revealed by DC co-bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran. The duo unpacks the plan project and project and discuss if this direction has us excited for what’s to come. In addition to the DC Universe slate, the pair discuss the Andrea Riseborough Oscar controversy and give their box office predictions for this weekend’s release of Knock at the Cabin.

This week it’s Owen’s pick and he and Gaius deep dive into 2012’s Killing Them Softly, written and directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, Richard Jenkins, James Gandolfini, Ray Liotta and Sam Shepard. 

The duo get into the themes of the film, including its correlation with the financial crisis of 2008 and the 2008 presidential election, the movie’s darkly comedic tone, Andrew Dominik’s directing style, and why the film didn’t light up the box office upon release.

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Gaius and Jackson dive into this weeks Oscar nominations and discuss all the surprises and snubs that celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night. We also look into the Razzie Nominations, Alec Baldwin being charged with involuntary manslauther and the new Scream VI trailer!

Gaius and Jackson look back at Cloverfield to celebrate its 15th anniversary!The duo touch on the film’s unique marketing campaign, which was shrouded in mystery, its impact in the found footage subgenre, the film’s creative team and cast, its critical and box office success and if it still holds up today!

Gaius and Jackson dive into awards seasons and break down the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award winners along with the SAG, DGA and PGA nominations. In addition to awards coverage, the duo also share their thoughts on the trailers for Beau Is Afraid and Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania!