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By Matt K & Ry The Movie GuyTV & Film

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February 27, 2023 CinemaJaw 599 – Cocaine Bear – Top 5 Cocaine Movies

Reviewed: Cocaine Bear
Trivia: Ray Liotta Movie Trivia
Celebrating This Month: Michelle Pfeiffer
Sponsored by: Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Podcast
TRIGGER WARNING: This week we discuss drug use in a light-hearted way (if the title didn’t give that away) if that’s a trigger for you please skip this episode.
This week the lads cut up some lines of wisdom about the new horror comedy, Cocaine Bear!
They also take a nose dive into their Top 5 Cocaine Movies, like ya do.
Put the earbuds in and get ready for some serious stimulation!
1 hr 2 min
February 20, 2023 CinemaJaw 598, John Mossman – Ant-Man & The Wasp Quantumania – Honey We Shrunk The Podcast

Reviewed: Ant-Man & The Wasp Quantumania
Trivia: Michelle Pfeiffer/Michael Douglas Movie Trivia
Celebrating This Month: Michelle Pfeiffer
Sponsored by: Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Podcast
This week, the guys have a small problem.
Matt K. was turning some podcast dials, only to inadvertently open a portal to the Quantum Realm that sucked in the entire podcast. Ever the intrepid explorers of cinema the guys decide to take the opportunity to review Ant-Man & The Wasp Quantumania, and chose their Top 5 Shrinking Movies or Scenes. It’s a tiny titan of a podcast!
Luckily for Matt and Ry, filmmaker John Mossman was in the Quantum Realm as well, promoting his new film Good Guy with a Gun.
John Mossman has directed, written, and produced numerous award-winning films, documentaries, and videos. John is also a film directing instructor at Columbia College and the Second City Film School (formerly known as the Harold Ramis Film School), and teaches acting classes at The Artistic Home. He has served on the boards of IFP – Chicago and The Artistic Home Theater and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received degrees in Film and Theater.
That’s a big resume for the quantum realm!
So sit back and shrink down into a tiny terrific show!
1 hr 13 min
February 13, 2023 CinemaJaw 597, Derick McDuff – Magic Mike’s Last Dance – Top 5 Underrated Actors

Reviewed: Magic Mike’s Last Dance, Sharper (preview)
Trivia: Last MovieTrivia
Celebrating This Month: Michelle Pfeiffer
Sponsored by: Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Podcast
This week we reexamine actors who are undersung, under-appreciated, and most of all underrated. We are doing this in honor of Channing Tatum’s return to the Magic Mike series with the third entry Magic Mike’s last dance, and also in honor of our guest Derick McDuff a host of the Underrated Podcast.
Derick is an author, podcaster, and (in his words) a really bad bowler. He is also one of the hosts of the Underrated Podcast where they discuss films that are; underrated, underappreciated, and even ones that have just slipped under the radar and passed most people by. In other words, Derick is the perfect guest for the occasion!
Enjoy!
1 hr 14 min
February 06, 2023 CinemaJaw 596 – Knock at the Cabin, You People – Top 5 Home Invasion Movies

Reviewed: Knock at the Cabin, You People
Trivia: Stump the Kubinski
Celebrating This Month: Michelle Pfeiffer
Sponsored by: Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Podcast
Just Matt and Ry this week, leaving the doors unlocked as they consider the Top 5 Home Invasion Movies! Of course, in honor of their review of M. Night Shaymalan’s latest Knock at the Cabin.
In addition a backup review of the Jonah Hill/Eddie Murphy vehicle, You People.
It’s a Jam Packed Jaw as always!
Top 5 Home Invasion Movies

Matt:
5. Don’t Breathe
4. Funny Games
3. Panic Room
2. Us
1. When a Stranger Calls

Ry:
5. Unlawful Entry
4. The Gift
3. Hush
2. The Strangers
1. Parasite
1 hr 2 min
January 23, 2023 CinemaJaw 595, REVIEW-O-RAMA! – Sick, Strange World, The Menu, Deep Impact (retro)

Reviewed: Sick, Strange World, The Menu, Deep Impact (retro reveiw)
Trivia: Stump the Kubinski
Celebrating This Month: Robert Duvall
Sponsored by: Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Podcast
It’s time once again for another REVIEW-O-RAMA! This o-rama features 4 reviews! A slasher horror: Sick, a family animation: Strange World, a horror/comedy: The Menu, and a retro review from the filmography of our celebrity of the month Robert Duval: Deep Impact.
All kinds of reasons to stick this in your ears!
1 hr 31 min
January 16, 2023 CinemaJaw 594, David J. Fowlie – MISSING, The Pale Blue Eye – Best Male Performances of 2022

Reviewed: MISSING, The Pale Blue Eye
Trivia: Christian Bale Movie Trivia
Celebrating This Month: Robert Duvall
Sponsored by: Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Podcast
This week on CinemaJaw we stick the proverbial fork into 2022 because it’s done. At least, until Oscar time. We wrap up this past year in film with a look at the guys, the Best Male Performances of 2022. These leading and supporting men lit up the silver screen in 2022 and left us affected!
David J. Fowlie, a fellow film critic and friend of the show from Keeping-It-Reel.com based in Chicago, has joined us. You can find his reviews, interviews, art, and thoughts on his Twitter account. Matt K., Ry the Movie Guy, and David combine their powers to distill the perfect three lists of Best Male Performances.
As usual, there are a few reviews to boot! The lads tackle the latest in the “All-On-Screens” genre, MISSING. As well as a review of The Pale Blue Eye.
Stick this in your ear immediately!
Top 5 Male Performances of 2022

Matt:
5.) Sam Rockwell – See How They Run
4.) Chris Evans – The Grey Man
3.) N.T. Rama Rao & Ram Charan – RRR
2.) Nicolas Cage – Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
1.) Colin Ferrell – Banshees of Inirsherin

David:
5.) Matthew Maher – Funny Pages
4.) Brian Tyree Henry – Causeway
3.) Jack Lowden – Benediction
2.) Colin Ferrell – Banshees of Inisherin
1.) N.T. Rama Rao – Ram Charan – RRR

Ry:
5.) Ralph Fiennes – The Menu
4.) Austin Butler – Elvis
3.) Ke Huy Quan – Everything Everywhere All At Once
2.) Eddie Redmane – The Good Nurse
1.) Paul Mescal – Aftersun

A special reminder to JawHeads: Check out Pfil’s YouTube Channel called Art’s Cliffhouse.
1 hr 31 min
January 09, 2023 CinemaJaw 593, Cati Glidewell – Best Female Performances of 2022 – M3GAN

Reviewed: M3GAN
Trivia: Women’s Name Movie Trivia
Celebrating This Month: Robert Duvall
Sponsored by: Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Podcast
There were so many wonderful performances in 2022, rather than list them all on one episode, we have broken them up into two constituents. This week we take a look at the Best Female Performances of 2022!
Joining us is a guest who sits close to the screen.
Her website bio reads: Cati Glidewell is a Chicago-based freelance film journalist and reviewer. She is also so much more! Cati can usually be found (as her name would suggest) somewhere near the front and center at nearly every press screening she can attend, rocking her namesake blonde hair and red spectacles. We ask Cati about changing her hair, her seating habits as well as her list of Top 5 Female Performances of 2022.
Cati was in attendance with Matt and Ry at the first screening of 2022, killer android horror/comedy M3GAN. Listen to the three critics’ render opinions. Will they agree?
All of that, plus the usual games and segments. TAKE A LISTEN!
Top 5 Female Performances of 2022

Matt:
5.) Michele Williams – Mrs. Fableman
4.) Janelle Monea – Glass Onion
3.) Mia Goth – Pearl/X
2.) Jenny Slate – Marcell the Shell
1.) Jamie Lee Curtis – Everything Everywhere All at Once

Cati:
5.) Mia Goth – Pearl/X
4.) Michelle Yeoh – Everything Everywhere All at Once
3.) The Cast – Women Talking
2.) Hong Chau – The Whale
1.) Rebecca Hall – Resurrection

Ry:
5.) Lashana Lynch – The Woman King
4.) Mia Goth – Pearl/X
3.) Emma Thompson – Good Luck To You Leo Grande
2.) Margot Robbie – Babylon
1.) Michelle Yeoh/Cate Blanchette – Everything Everywhere All at Once/Tar

Megan Behind The Scenes
1 hr 29 min
January 02, 2023 CinemaJaw 592, Mark Dujsik – Best Scenes of 2022 – Avatar: Way of the Water

Reviewed: Avatar Way of the Water, Babylon
Trivia: 2022 Movie Trivia
Celebrating This Month: Robert Duvall
Sponsored by: Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Podcast
This week on CinemaJaw we continue our review of the year in film 2022, with perhaps the most prolific film critic there is, Mark Dujsik!
Mark watches over 500 movies annually so if there is anyone to check with regarding movies that may have slipped through the cracks, it’s him! Our wrap-up of 2022 continues with our three lists of The Best Scenes of 2022. They may or may not be from our favorite films of the year. Doing scenes gives us an opportunity to shine a light on specific moments in movies that remind us about the magic, the emotion, and the wonder of our favorite art form.
In addition, we have a pair of reviews of Avatar The Way of the Water, and Babylon.
Happy New Year!
Top 5 Scenes of 2022

Matt:
5.) The Cheese Monger – Chip And Dale
4.) Paddington 2 – The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
3.) Beach Volleyball – Top Gun: Maverick
2.) Piggyback – RRR
1.) The Rock Scene – Everything Everywhere All At Once

Mark
5.) 5 Tons of Motivation – Official Competition
4.) The Rock Scene – Everything Everywhere All At Once
3.) The Bridge Rescue – RRR
2.) Under Pressure – Aftersun/The Last Run – The Quiet Girl
1.) The Escape – Athena

Ry:
5.) Batmobile Chase – The Batman
4.) The Birthing Scene – Men
3.) The Recording – Babylon
2.) Tar goes off on student – Tar
1.) Under Pressure – Aftersun
1 hr 35 min
December 19, 2022 CinemaJaw 591, Brian Tallerico – Best of 2022

Best of 2022!
Celebrating This Month: James Cameron
Sponsored by: Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Podcast
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the movies that have stood out in the past 12 months. Whether you’re a fan of big blockbuster hits or indie darlings, there’s no denying this has been a great year for film.
To compile our list of the best movies of the year, as is our grand tradition, we tapped one of the finest film critics in Chicago, perhaps the world, Brian Tallerico.
Matt K., Ry the Movie Guy, and Brian Tallerico (with help from producer extraordinaire, Fill-Me-In Pfil) take apart 2022 in film, and assemble thee unique Top 10 lists for you!
Top 10 Movies of 2022

Matt:
10.) The Batman
9.) The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
8.) Prey
7.) Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
6.) Top Gun: Maverick
5.) The Fablemans
4.) Empire of Light
3.) RRR
2.) Banshees of Inisherin
1.) Everything Everywhere All At Once

Top 10:Brian:
10.) EO
9.) Broker
8.) All That Breathes
7.) Hit the Road
6.) RRR
5.) After Yang
4.) Banshees of Inisherin
3.) The Fablemans
2.) Aftersun
1.) Tar

Ry:
10.) Barbarian
9.) Avatar: The Way of Water
8.) The Banshees of Inisherin
7.) Women Talking
6.) Aftersun
5.) Babylon
4.) The Fablemans
3.) Decision to Leave
2.) Tar
1.) Everything Everywhere All At Once
2 hr 3 min
December 12, 2022 CinemaJaw 590 – Empire of Light – Top 5 Movie Theater Scenes

Review(s): Empire of Light
Celebrating This Month: James Cameron
Trivia: Stump The Kubinski
Sponsored by: Overcast, Cracking the Code of Spy Movies Podcast
There is something magical about the movie palace. So many amazing escapes have been had in the isles, the smell of popcorn, the sticky floors. Are you a balcony person, back row, or a front-and-center kinda person? It’s really up to you, but one thing is for sure movie magic is best on the big silver screen.
This week on CinemaJaw we review Sam Mendes’ latest film which takes place in a movie theater, Empire of Light. In addition, Matt K. and Ry The Movie Guy choose their top 5 Movie Theater Scenes from film, hopefully, that’s not too confusing to say.
So sit back and trust the projectionist the show is about to begin!
1 hr 14 min