Cinema SitDown

Welcome to this special edition of LaF: LaF goes to the Oscars. Ryan and Richard, along with special guests, analyze and discuss the Best Picture nominations for 2015. For episode 122, the guys are reviewing director Steven Spielberg's Bridge of Spies. Co-written by Matt Charman, Joel and Ethan Coen, this period picture takes us back to the height of the Cold War to dramatize a prisoner exchange involving the downed American U2 spy plane pilot, Gary Powers and a KGB spy arrested for espionage. The taut thriller stars Tom Hanks as James Donovan, Amy Ryan as his wife Mary, and nominated best supporting actor Mark Rylance as the Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. In addition to Best Picture, this film has earned 5 other Oscar nominations including Production Design and Original Screenplay. Join us now as the LaF Podcast travels to Berlin's Glienicke Bridge in 1962 to review Bridge of Spies. Have you seen Bridge of Spies? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Welcome to this special edition of LaF: LaF goes to the Oscars. Ryan and Richard, along with special guests, analyze and discuss the Best Picture nominations for 2015. For episode 122, the guys are reviewing director Steven Spielberg's Bridge of Spies. Co-written by Matt Charman, Joel and Ethan Coen, this period picture takes us back to the height of the Cold War to dramatize a prisoner exchange involving the downed American U2 spy plane pilot, Gary Powers and a KGB spy arrested for espionage. The taut thriller stars Tom Hanks as James Donovan, Amy Ryan as his wife Mary, and nominated best supporting actor Mark Rylance as the Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. In addition to Best Picture, this film has earned 5 other Oscar nominations including Production Design and Original Screenplay. Join us now as the LaF Podcast travels to Berlin's Glienicke Bridge in 1962 to review Bridge of Spies. Have you seen Bridge of Spies? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Episode 121 has the guys reviewing the Coen brothers newest film Hail, Caesar!. Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk are excited about this period piece set in 1950's Los Angeles. The film follows Hollywood fixer Eddie Mannix(played by Josh Brolin) for a day, as he tries to put out one PR fire after another. Rounding out the cast are George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Channing Tatum, and Scarlett Johansson. In addition to reviewing the film, the guys discuss old Hollywood, Communism, and where the movie ranks in the Coen's filmography. Have you seen Hail, Caesar!? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Episode 121 has the guys reviewing the Coen brothers newest film Hail, Caesar!. Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk are excited about this period piece set in 1950's Los Angeles. The film follows Hollywood fixer Eddie Mannix(played by Josh Brolin) for a day, as he tries to put out one PR fire after another. Rounding out the cast are George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Channing Tatum, and Scarlett Johansson. In addition to reviewing the film, the guys discuss old Hollywood, Communism, and where the movie ranks in the Coen's filmography. Have you seen Hail, Caesar!? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Are you going to the movies this weekend? Don't make plans until you listen to episode 103 of LaF. Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull are previewing three new films that are hitting the box office just in time for Valentine's Day. First up is Deadpool, Marvel's first R-rated superhero film. Ryan Reynolds is playing the role he was destined for as he zips up the red leather bodysuit to shoot and slice his way out of trouble. Next comes the comedy everyone has been waiting fifteen years for, Zoolander 2. Derek and Hansel are back to modeling and saving the world once again. Lastly, for those that want a rom-com for Valentine's Day is How to be Single starring Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann, and Rebel Wilson as four single ladies in New York City. If you go to the movies this weekend, then let LaF know. Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Are you going to the movies this weekend? Don't make plans until you listen to episode 103 of LaF. Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull are previewing three new films that are hitting the box office just in time for Valentine's Day. First up is Deadpool, Marvel's first R-rated superhero film. Ryan Reynolds is playing the role he was destined for as he zips up the red leather bodysuit to shoot and slice his way out of trouble. Next comes the comedy everyone has been waiting fifteen years for, Zoolander 2. Derek and Hansel are back to modeling and saving the world once again. Lastly, for those that want a rom-com for Valentine's Day is How to be Single starring Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann, and Rebel Wilson as four single ladies in New York City. If you go to the movies this weekend, then let LaF know. Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Episode 119 is going to be big. Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull are reviewing Sicario, the movie that just last week earned top honors as it was named LaF's Best Film of 2015. The film is from director Denis Villeneuve and stars Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro. Sicario is a hard-hitting action-drama about the U.S. war against drugs coming over the border from Mexico. While both of hosts are upset that the film did not get nominated for an Best Picture Oscar, they have decided to dedicate an entire episode to reviewing and discussing this amazing picture. In addition to the movie review, the fellas discuss the career of Denis Villeneuve, who should go see Sicario, and what makes for a perfect film. Have you seen Sicario? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Episode 119 is going to be big. Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull are reviewing Sicario, the movie that just last week earned top honors as it was named LaF's Best Film of 2015. The film is from director Denis Villeneuve and stars Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro. Sicario is a hard-hitting action-drama about the U.S. war against drugs coming over the border from Mexico. While both of hosts are upset that the film did not get nominated for an Best Picture Oscar, they have decided to dedicate an entire episode to reviewing and discussing this amazing picture. In addition to the movie review, the fellas discuss the career of Denis Villeneuve, who should go see Sicario, and what makes for a perfect film. Have you seen Sicario? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Welcome to episode 118 of LaF. On today's show, Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull are previewing three films that are hitting the box office for the February 5th weekend. First, Hail Caesar from directors Joel and Ethan Coen follows a Hollywood fixer around for a day as he tries to find a kidnapped actor. The film stars George Clooney, Josh Brolin, Channing Tatum, and Scarlett Johansson. For Lovers of zombies and Victorian dramas comes Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. The film combines one of Jane Austen's most famous novels with zombie fighting. Lily James, Sam Riley, Matt Smith, and Lena Headey star in the PG-13 Horror Action film. Lastly, for fans of Nicholas Sparks comes his latest novel turned film The Choice. Benjamin Walker and Teresa Palmer star as Travis and Gabby, a couple whose love is tested by life's most defining events. The fellas have streaming and Redbox picks for those staying at home this weekend. LaF would like to thank John Andersen. He is the voice you hear announcing the start of today's episode. If you would like to hear his voice on your next project, contact John at [email protected]. Thanks again John for all the wonderful work. Are you going to the theaters this weekend? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Welcome to episode 118 of LaF. On today's show, Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull are previewing three films that are hitting the box office for the February 5th weekend. First, Hail Caesar from directors Joel and Ethan Coen follows a Hollywood fixer around for a day as he tries to find a kidnapped actor. The film stars George Clooney, Josh Brolin, Channing Tatum, and Scarlett Johansson. For Lovers of zombies and Victorian dramas comes Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. The film combines one of Jane Austen's most famous novels with zombie fighting. Lily James, Sam Riley, Matt Smith, and Lena Headey star in the PG-13 Horror Action film. Lastly, for fans of Nicholas Sparks comes his latest novel turned film The Choice. Benjamin Walker and Teresa Palmer star as Travis and Gabby, a couple whose love is tested by life's most defining events. The fellas have streaming and Redbox picks for those staying at home this weekend. LaF would like to thank John Andersen. He is the voice you hear announcing the start of today's episode. If you would like to hear his voice on your next project, contact John at [email protected]. Thanks again John for all the wonderful work. Are you going to the theaters this weekend? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.