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Let's get ready to heist...again! This week, we are talking about this underrated 2018 gem WIDOWS. Directed by Steve McQueen and starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Debicki as the widows of thieves who have to pick up the pieces of their husbands' botched heist that resulted in their fiery deaths (with Liam Neeson leading the husbands). Hot on their heels is Brian Tyree Henry and (the TRULY TERRIFYING) Daniel Kaluuya who are demanding the millions that Liam Neeson stole from them during his final heist. 

Can the widows save themselves and their family? Does the subplot with Colin Farrell and Robert Duval distract from the main plot (yes, there are a lot of great actors in this movie!)? How the 3rd act pay off? Should we see Liam Neeson making out ever again??? Listen to find out!

Wahoo! We are back with a brand new theme...Heists! This month we are going to be taking a look at 4 heist centric films, and we are kicking off our new theme with 2018's AMERICAN ANIMALS. Evan Peters leads the charge in this "based on a true story" thriller. Listen to us discuss how American Animals incorporates interviews with the real people responsible for one of the most audacious heists in American history and how this movie and how there are actually a few heist moments just in this one movie!

Hello Butterfam! Today we are wrapping up time travel month with one of Dave's favorite (and an undeniable cult classic) DONNIE DARKO! We are changing up the format a bit for this wild ride of a movie, and breaking the film down scene by scene as we try to unpack the good, the strange, and the Jake Gyllenhaal of it all. How do you feel about this divisive movie? Be sure to let us know on social media or at [email protected]. 

Be sure to come back next week for a brand new theme!

Here comes a classic!! This week, the Butter Crew discusses one of the greatest movies of all time - BACK TO THE FUTURE! Revisit one of the best time travel movies with us as we break down why Back to the Future is still so good all these years later. What Back to the Future is your favorite (and why is it never #3)?? Let us know!

It's time for the Buttercrew to discuss another KEANU REEVES and SANDRA BULLOCK classic...THE LAKE HOUSE! This trippy time travel movies paves the way for interesting thoughts on the use of a magical mailbox and dog, twist reveals, and cinematic vs theatrical tricks! Want us to talk about more Keanu and Sandra movies?? Let us know at [email protected] or on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!!! Let's blast off into another TIME TRAVEL MOVIE! This week, Tori bring STAR TREK '09 to the Butter Crew. Listen as we discuss the creative (and oftentimes scientifically backed) use of time travel, the stellar recasting of classic characters, and all those JJ Abrams cinematic tricks (hello lens flairs!). What do you all think of this Star Trek reboot? Are y'all big fans of this legendary franchise, just Chris Pine, or can't tell the difference between a star war or a trek?? Let us know!! 

Howdy Butter Fans! We're back with a new theme...TIME TRAVEL! We have a diversity of time travel movies to discuss this month and we are kicking it off with 2020's streaming hit Palm Springs. Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti are stuck in a Groundhog Day type infinite time loop (go watch our own episode on Groundhog Day too!) and should they give in to the millennial, pinterest malaise of Palm Springs, CA or fight for their lives to return back to the normal time stream? We enjoyed funny performances from JK Simmons and the whole ensemble cast, and you should let us know if you do as well!

This week we are discussing another movie from our Top 100 list...I Come In Peace (or called Dark Angel internationally). Dave's pick from 1990 features Dolph Lundgren as an ass kicking cop who "never breaks a promise," an alien who steals narcotics, and a helluva lot of cursing. I Come In Peace is dying to become a cult classic, so let's get #IComeInPeace trending!!!

Welcome back Butter Fans! We are continuing to take a look at some movies from our Top 100 list with LITTLE WOMEN from 2019 (dir. by Greta Gerwig). Hear us discuss the superb use of non-linear storytelling, characters with depth, and the domestic vistas of this modern (and perfect?) take on a classic American tale.

Hello ButterFam!! This week we are discussing another pick from our TOP 100 MOVIE LIST...Volver (2006)! This modern Spanish classic stars Penelope Cruz as a hardworking, determined mother trying to build a better life for herself and her daughter, while family secrets threaten to unravel all. Listen to us discuss Volver's mixture of camp, comedy, drama, and suspense in addition to some truly stellar performances.