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Back to the Movies returns to kick off the summer blockbuster season with a review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Starlord, Gamora, Rocket and the rest of the gang are all back to deliver the sequel we never dreamed we'd see before the release of the first film. It's bigger, features even more transgressive humor and co-stars none other than Snake Plisken himself, Kurt Russel. The sequel is almost too popular to fail, but does it stack up to the surprise of the first film?
To answer the question, I'm joined by recurring guest host Laron Chapman to review Guardians of the Galaxy and discuss our current feelings on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the state of superhero films. With so many great options, has the genre started to outstay its welcome?
Laron and I also discuss our most recent adventures in TV. 13 Reasons Why, American Gods and the final season of The Leftovers.
Time Stamps
:50 - Introductions
1:57 - You People Status Update / Mono Anthology
6:48 - What We've Been Watching - 13 Reasons Why, American Gods, The Leftovers
17:51 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Review
48:39 - Spoilers
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In our final episode of Back to the Movies before the impending hiatus, your hosts Caleb and Alex are rejoined by Dalton Stuart to visit the mutant future of 2029 in our review of Logan.
After today's talk, Back to the Movies will be taking a break and you can learn more about future programming by keeping your eyes peeled to GoodTrash Media's Facebook and Twitter pages.
Logan marks Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart's final iconic turns in the roles of Wolverine and Professor Charles Xavier. With more than nine films and under his belt, Hugh Jackman had his heart set on making a great send off. Does he succeed in delivering a compelling finish before finally hanging up his claws?
Tune in to hear our full spoiler filled thoughts!
In this week's Back to the Movies, we talk about what cinema and other media has to say about Nazis. Whether it's film, TV or video games, Nazis have long held the position of the pinnacle of evil. In this special episode Alex and Caleb talk about films that quence their urge to punch Nazis in the face.
We will return next week with our review of Logan. Enjoy!
In this week's Back to the Movies, we're taking a trip to suburban america to learn the about the horrors of being black in America. In this week's episode, Alex is taking another week off which leaves Caleb to his own devices in his talk with recurring guest host Laron Chapman. Laron Chapman is the writer/director of an upcoming film, You People.
Get Out is writer/director Jordan Peele of Key and Peele's directorial debut about a black man who goes home to meet his white girlfriend's family. Upon investigating, we learn that her family is far more than meets the eye. Is what lies beneath scarier than what we see in an average horror movie?
Tune in to learn more!
In this week's Back to the Movies, we're taking a trip to the swiss alps to find the cure to all of the 2016-2017 misery in our review of Gore Verbinski's latest film, A Cure For Wellness.
Unfortunately the mad scientists of the alps have co-host Alexandra Bohannon in bedrest meaning Caleb is joined by a special guest host. This week the show is joined by OKC actress and producer Cait Brasel!
A Cure for Wellness stars Dane DeHaan and as a young executive name Lockhart who is tasked to retrieve his company's CEO from a "Wellness Center" in the Swiss Alps. Once he arrives, he discovers that his task is not going to be as easy as he expected. This film marks the Pirates of the Caribbean director, Gore Verbinski's first horror film since 2002's The Ring.
Does the film provide a cure for horror movie boredom? Tune in to hear our full review.
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Check out our bite sized talk with guest host Laron Chapman on Mad Max: Fury Road and The Fate of the Furious!
This week's Back to the Movies brings us back to another double feature review leading into the big weekend before the Valentine's Day holiday. The day of romance almost always offers a couple of different choices and this year we're being treated to The Lego Batman Movie and John Wick Chapter 2.
Caleb and Alex have high spirited conversations on both films, starting with The Lego Batman Movie. The Lego Movie spinoff put Will Arnett's Batman front in center in his mission to defend Gotham from the clutches of the Joker. Like it's predecessor, the film is filled with easter eggs and cameos from beginning to end. Does it deliver the same kinetic fun as the original? Listen to learn more.
In the second part of our review Caleb and Alex talk about the sequel to the highly acclaimed action film, John Wick. John Wick Chapter 2 drops the more straightforward premise in favor of world building and a chance to flesh out the mythology. Does is result in a better sequel? Tune in to find out.
The Lego Batman Movie / John Wick Chapter 2 Time Stamps
2:00 - Introductions
3:50 - Lego Batman Review
21:22 - Lego Batman Spoilers
42:22- John Wick Chapter 2 Review
1:05:00 - John Wick Chapter 2 Spoilers
In this week's Back to the Movies, we're taking on the double feature you'd absolutely never consider if it wasn't January in our head to head reviews of the 2017 Best Picture nominee Lion followed by our spoiler filled talk on M. Night Shyamalan's recent box office hit, Split.
We start the show off by tackling the critically acclaimed Australian drama, Lion. The film stars Dev Patel as Saroo Breirley, a man who was seperated from his family in India as a boy and was eventually adopted by Australian parents. 25 years after being separated, Saroo sets out to find his hometown in hopes that he can reunite with his mother and brother. The film spends a great deal of time reflecting on Saroo's struggle to find synthesis between his heritage and more privileged upbringing in a well to do Australian family. With so much at stake, it's hard to believe the whole film revolves around a guy surfing through google maps. It's a nominated film, but the question remains--can the film deliver a compelling character piece?
In the second half of today's show, we take a look at the number one movie at the U.S. box office, Split. Ever since his critical and box office flops The Happening and Avatar: The Last Airbender, Shyamalan has struggled to get out of career jail. After the warmer reception to last year's The Visit and the success of Split, it looks like he just might have the momentum he needs to return to acclaim. Does he pull it off? Our review is very spoiler heavy and we highly recommend seeing the movie before listening to the second half of today's show.
Lion / Split Timestamps
4:50 - Lion Review
20:17 - Lion Spoilers
45:12 - Split Review
51:21 - Split Spoilers
1:21:45 - Tease for next week
The month of prestige films continues on Back to the Movies as we take a look at the Golden Globe winner and eight time 2017 academy award nominated film, Moonlight. The film has received almost universal acclaim and gained pretty notable attention from the academy. It tells the coming of age story of a gay black man growing up in Miami. It plays as an incredibly personal, yet universal tale from writer/director Barry Jenkins. This week Caleb and Alex are joined again by guest host Laron Chapman to review the film and talk about its importance in this year's Oscar race. Laron talks more about his upcoming film You People and how its may relate to Moonlight.
Before taking he plunge into Moonlight's reflective story, Caleb and Alex discuss this week's announcements of the 2017 Oscar nominations. With La La Land being a favorite from other this year, do your hosts really think it deserves the gold? We discuss our reactions to the biggest surprises, nominations and upsets.
Moonlight Time Stamps
1:50 - Oscar Predictions
32:36 - Moonlight Review
1:08:49 - Does Moonlight win best picture?
1:19:34 - Spoilers discussion
Back to the Movies continues the GoodTrash Top 10 2016 film countdown in the final part of the three part series., Caleb and Alexandra are joined by Dalton Stuart and Dustin Sells to make our last 3 picks for the best films of 2016.
Don't miss part 1 and part 2 of our countdown where we each covered our numbers 4 through 10 of the year. Back to the Movies returns to normal programming next week for an in depth discussion of Moonlight. Don't miss it!
Honorable Mentions – Part 3
Biggest Surprise of 2016
Straight up worst film of 2016
The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.