Cigarette Burns

"This isn't a hospital, it's an insane asylum!" It's the first edition of blind spot theater and what a great way to kick things off with the Altman classic MASH.  This film is 50 years old and in some ways it shows and in others you can see how influential it was and continues to be.  This is a great film to discuss and we get into all the details from the issues on set to the crazy theme song and the somewhat questionable content.  So sit back, relax and enjoy this deep dive on MASH.  Also, don't forget, Suicide is Painless...

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Trying to think of what to watch?  We got ya covered.  Here are some quick reviews:

The Invisible Man – 7/10

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot – 2/10

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – 8/10

The Way Back – 7.4/10

Spenser Confidential – 3.7/10

Tiger King – 6.5/10

Cruising – 7.5/10

JFK: Reckless Youth – 4/10

“YOU ARE NAHWT A CAHWP!!” This week we try to find the rat in our deep dive into Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed”. Many think it’s a masterpiece, we don’t. Listen as we try to figure out the hype, discuss why this film isn’t a Billy Bob, point out Jack’s physical limitations, and discover Cole’s true feelings for Mark Wahlberg. As a bonus, we have a Quick Burn to talk about Celine Sciamma’s incredible “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”. I hope Celine and the entire cast and crew are listening because we couldn’t love this film more.

If any of you guessed “Cast Away” on the last episode, then you, YOU HAVE MADE FIRE!!

Recommendations:

Jedd: Every Martin Scorsese Film, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Cape Fear (1962)

Cole: Goodfellas, The Color of Money, Cape Fear (1991), Man in the Iron Mask

Both: PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (now streaming on Hulu)

"Deep Fuckin Shit!!!" On this episode Cole and Jedd manage to escape their self quarantine for a little bit and do a deep dive on the classic movie Outbreak.  They considered doing an episode on Contagion but that shit is just too scary right now.  Outbreak has everything you need at the moment.  A ridiculous plot, the worst performance D-Hoff has ever done and of course, McDreamy eating a cookie.  So join Cole and Jedd as they "Yank and Bank" through Outbreak and hopefully provide a much needed escape during these crazy times.  Don't forget to wash your hands and have some hand sanitizer at the ready because this episode ramps up the bio-weapon to the extreme.

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“Then by God, we take it back” – It’s Cole’s dream come true as we’re talking about the 1991 Kevin Costner classic, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The best part – Jedd hates it. Get ready for an epic discussion of the highs and lows of this masterpiece. We also give you our Top 5 Robin Hoods (Sorry, Taron Egerton), a Bold and the Beautiful analogy of plans that won’t work, and all the Kevin Costner adoration you can handle. Join us in Sherwood for a hell of a good time.

Recommendations:

Jedd: “Disney’s Robin Hood”, “Braveheart”, “Sizzle Beach, USA”

Cole: “Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood”, “Robin Hood: Men in Tights”, “The Count of   Monte Cristo”, and “Quigley Down Under”

“And the Oscar goes to…..” – We’re here to recap everything interesting that happened at the Oscars. Parasite dominates, Eminem gets his shot, COWS – this show literally had it all (and by all we mean every music number possible). We get into all the WTF moments, the weirdest award, and what we would do to change the Oscars (hint: MORE AWARDS)

Reviews:

Five Easy Pieces (9/10)

Nashville (9.3/10)

Sorcerer (7.8/10)

Uncut Gems (9.1/10)

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (8/10)

Richard Jewell (7.5/10)

The Two Popes (8/10)

1917 (8.25/10)

“Never Had” - Oscar Isaac’s song from “10 Years”

Get your ballots ready because it's award season, kid!  We go over the globes, baftas, sags and our oscar predictions.  We'll see how off we are with our predictions.  So sit back, relax and enjoy this quick burn. 

"I had to question the mermaids.  What were you doing while I was working?"  It's 1977 and we're gonna burn through the entire film canister that is The Nice Guys.  New year means new intro so no more guessing what actor we're talking about.  Now you get to figure out what movie we are acting out an imaginary scene for.  Given our acting ability it should be a no brainer ;).  So grab your yoo-hoo and your brass knuckles and get ready for a wild ride that only Shane Black can provide.  Merry Christmas!!!

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Saddle up for a definitive list of the best films of the decade.  We go through all of our favorites from 2010-2019.  There’s plenty you’ll expect and plenty you won’t.  Yes, MacGruber is on the list.  Get excited for our breakdown and how we even surprised ourselves.  Happy New Year everyone and let’s get ready for awards season!!  And if you guessed Merritt Wever in the last episode, you win good luck for all of 2020, so congrats!

Recommendations of the Decade:

2010

The Social Network

Midnight in Paris

2012

The Master

Before Midnight

2014

Whiplash

2015

The Big Short

2016

La La Land

2017

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

2018

Leave No Trace

2019

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

"No, No, No, No, No Bloody Holly!!"  Merry Christmas Burners.  On this week's episode we discover that love (and christmas) is definitely all around as we cover all things Love Actually.  We go over everything from the most expensive porn film ever made to how shitty of a best friend Mark is.  Cole even provides a hot take on Karl that will be sure to stir up some controversy.  So be sure to find your fucking coat and get a chocolate biscuit because this episode is your new Christmas tradition.

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