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Reviewed: Damsel, Love Lies Bleeding

This week on CinemaJaw we take a look at Gritty Love Stories in honor of our review of the latest from A24, Love Lies Bleeding… which is, you guessed it, a pretty gritty romance. We also take a look at the latest Millie Bobby Brown/Netflix vehicle which sees one Robin Wright make a return to a royal gown in the fantasy genre, Damsel.

Joining us is a guest who is both gritty and fantastic! Landis Wiedner is the creator and host of What the EF podcast, a place for people to share, laugh, and cry about their epilepsy what-the-ef moments. Landis is a writer, whose work has been published in NBCThink, The Independent, and Wired. She’s currently working on her funny memoir, My Brain Tumor’s Boyfriend.

Her cause is one near and dear to the hearts of us at CinemaJaw, and statistically many JawHeads too. Not to mention she is funny AF! If you or someone you know is epileptic (or even if not) we highly recommend listening to What The EF. It’s a podcast that chats and chuckles at the ridiculous, poignant, heartbreaking, and funny moments that happen with epilepsy. By adding laughter to the conversation, people can connect, lower their guards, and open themselves to vulnerable discussions. Her podcast tackles the day-to-day not talked about in the doctor’s office, like dating, careers, school, and stigma. Landis Wiedner brings in experts, celebs, and regular folks to shed light on taboo topics in the seizure sphere.

Enjoy!

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Reviewed: Spaceman, Kung Fu Panda 4

Earth to JawHeads… Come in JawHeads… this is Mission Control, do you read me?

This week on CinemaJaw we get Animated, and spaced out as we review the latest Sandler Netflix movie Spaceman, along with the 4th installment in the Kung Fu Panda series!

Along the way, we’ll be revealing our picks for the Best and Worst Dan Aykroyd, Sadam Sandler, and Animated Series (that are not Toy Story) movies.

Can you hear me, Major Tom?

Reviewed: Dune Part 2

It feels like summer popcorn season came early this year with the highly anticipated release of Denis Villeneuve’s second installment of DUNE. At this point, we think it’s fair to say the second installment in the Dune trilogy. This week we take a deep dive into the world of Dune 2, and try to unpack exactly what makes this a great movie.

Speaking of Sandworms…

In honor of the world of Dune, we are each choosing our Top 5 Underrated Sci-Fi Creatures. These are the beasties and monsters that have met with less praise than we feel that they deserve. It’s time to shine a light into those crevices and see what scurries out!

So load up on Spice until your eyes are bright blue, and plug in those ear buds.

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Reviewed – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Upgraded, Drive Away Dolls

One, two… CinemaJaw is finally giving Freddy a review!

We also have reviews of some new movies, including the rom-com Upgraded, and a Coen Brother (singular) movie Drive Away Dolls. Matt K. and Ry The Movie Guy also throw down their Oscar predictions to help you win your office pool. It’s a jam-packed jaw as always!

I hope it helps you stay awake!

Reviewed: Madame Web

No guest this week, but you probably already knew that… because you can see the future! We’re also reviewing Madame Web, and covering our Top 5 Movie Psychics… but you knew that already.

Enjoy!

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Reviewed: Orion and the Dark, Lisa Frankenstein

Get your pencils out, and get ready to being your research. This week on CinemaJaw we are taking a seat at the typewriter as we take a look at our Top 5 Screenwriters! This is one of those topics I cannot believe we haven’t done before. Joining us for the top 5, as well as a double dose of reviews of films written by Diablo Cody and Charlie Kaufman (Lisa Frankenstein, and Orion and the Dark respectively) we are joined by a guy who does his homework.

Derick McDuff is the host of Underrated Movie Podcast, where each week they take a look at a film that might just be underappreciated, and tease out just why that is.

So take a break from the next great screenplay that you’re writing and listen to a podcast.

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Reviewed: The Greatest Night in Pop, Argyle, The Conversation

Not going to write a big long-winded post this week, it’s time for another Review-O-Rama, and that speaks for itself!

We have three films on the docket for you this episode, two new ones and a classic.

So pop in some earbuds – your commute just got better!

Reviewed: The Kitchen, Eight Legged Freaks

This week on CinemaJaw we take a walk on the wild side with Ali from The Reptile Den. And you know he didn’t come alone! Ali brings several of his slithering and crawling friends to meet Matt K. and Ry the Movie Guy. Will they get eaten? It’s a possibility.

Our guest, Ali, is a lifelong animal enthusiast who, growing up, idolized legendary conservationists like Jungle Jack Hannah, Steve Irwin, and more. He has made it his mission to carry forward the legacies of those heroes by inspiring and educating others about the crucial importance of protecting our planet’s diverse biodiversity. Using animal ambassadors, Ali creates immersive experiences that entertain and educate. He’s also a film fan, and hopes to get into the animal wrangling side of the production business. Ali knows his stuff about animals some would consider creepy crawlies and or dangerous creatures. He has his Top 5 all picked out!

In addition to that we have two reviews this week. The Kitchen, the directorial debut of past CinemaJaw guest and superstar Daniel Kaluuya, as well as a retro review of Eight Legged Freaks in honor of our guest.

Just remember to check the corners…

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Reviewed: The Iron Claw, Lift

This week we finalize our wrap-up of 2023 with the guys as we cover our Top 5 Male Performances of 2023! Joining us is a guy who knows a thing or two about movies. In fact, he is A Movie Guy… Leo Brady!

Inspired by the great Roger Ebert, Leo reviews a wide range of films at AMovieGuy.com, from big-budget blockbusters to independent films in need of an audience and everything in between. You might catch A Movie Guy haunting the red carpets and screening rooms at Film Festivals like the Chicago International Film Festival, South By Southwest, and Fantastic Fest just to name a few. He also likes to sit down with the Hollywood who’s-who including interviews with industry luminaries like Judd Apatow, Ruby Rose, Michael Fassbender, Louis Gossett Jr., and more! This week he is joining Matt K. and Ry The Movie Guy, lucky for them!

So what do you think? Did we get it right, did we get it wrong? Who did we forget from this year’s crop of dudes on film?

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Reviewed: American Fiction

This week on CinemaJaw we continue our annual wrap of of the year in film that was 2023. This week we are looking at the ladies as we cover our Top 5 Female Performances of 2023.

Joining us is (as we’ve come to discover) one of the most prolific film critics in Chicago, a friend of the show, and fellow critic of the CIC, The Blonde In Front, Cati Glidewell. Cati shares her Top 5 list and also joins us in a review of American Fiction.

So pop in those earbuds. It’s a jam-packed Jaw as always!

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