But Is It Good?

We kick off February by diving into Kenneth Branagh's coming-of-age film, "Belfast." Jude Hill, Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Doran, Judi Dench, & Cirián Hinds make up a stellar cast, bringing to life a family caught in The Troubles of Northern Ireland in the late 1960s. We follow Buddy, a young boy as he navigates his childhood as its swept up in multiple changes. A film filled with hope & innocence, but also pain, loss, and confusion; "Belfast" is a moving achievement for Branagh...but is it good???

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This week we're diving head first into Jane Campion's  "The Power Of The Dog." A film exploring sexuality, revenge, toxic masculinity, & family. Campion's slow burning drama is led by career performances by Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons, & Kirsten Dunst; while perfecting the art of subtly and character driven storytelling. An awards front runner, "The Power Of The Dog" is a masterclass in filmmaking & acting. But...is it good??

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How would the world react to a pending apocalyptic disaster? That's what Adam McKay tackles in "Don't Look Up," and the results aren't comforting. Stacked with an all-star cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio & Jennifer Lawrence, McKay attempts to speak on the climate change crisis. However...is he effective? Or does he lose sight of his message, getting tangled up in other social satires. This week we're joined by our good friend, Brooks Davis, as we ask...but is "Don't Look Up" good?

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We're back! After a great 1st year, we're kicking off 2022 by jumping head first into Paul Thomas Anderson's "Licorice Pizza." A coming-of-age story about 15 year old Gary Valentine and his pursuit of fame and the 25 year old Alana Kane. With standout debuts from Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman, "Licorice Pizza" is filled with massive stars like Tom Waits, Sean Penn, & Bradley Cooper. Taking the audience back to the awkwardness of the teenage years; this film explores love, innocence, youth, & fame. But...is it good?

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Time to plug back into the Matrix! This week we're diving in to Lana Wachowski's highly-anticipated "The Matrix Resurrections." With returning and new actors, bringing fan favorite characters like Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, and Smith back to the big screen. How did Neo get back in the Matrix? Why doesn't he know Trinity? And is that really Morpheus? All these questions get answered but we're hear to ask the crucial question....but is it good??

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Welcome to the Spiders-Men: A Retrospective. This week we to an overview of Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield's performances as Spider-Man. Widely speculated to be reprising their roles in the upcoming "No Way Home", lets take a look at each actor's performance, as well as the movies they're in. Which Spider-Man movie is the best?? Which Spider-Man is the best? Or is there a clear favorite?? Ultimately we ask, but are they good??

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Join us this week as we discuss Michael Sarnoski's critically-acclaimed film, "Pig." Lead me a stellar Nic Cage, the film follows one man's search for a stolen truffle pig; however the film is pack with much deeper-than-expected themes and messages, creating a moving and emotional experience. Beautifully shot, expertly acted and masterfully directed, "Pig" is a film that masters the art of subtlety....but is it good??

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Father, Son & House Of Gucci! This week we're discussing Ridley Scott's "House Of Gucci", a film led by a stacked cast including Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jared Leto ,& Jeremy Irons. The film tells the scandalous story of the Gucci family, the Gucci brand, and the murder of Maurizio Gucci. Attempting to toe the line between camp and drama, "House Of Gucci" has its hands full. How does the film handle all these storylines? And how faithful to the truth is it? And ultimately...is it good?

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Travel with us back to the 1960s! (sorta). This week we're diving into Edgar Wright's new film, "Last Night In Soho." Thomasin McKenzie & Anya Taylor-Joy headline an all star cast, in a film that blends together multiple genres and styles. "Last Night In Soho" is filled with stunning visuals and mind-bending plot; but does it's message come across in the end? Can Wright balance all the different influences without it getting muddy? Is It good??

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