Aaron Sorkin wrote and directed this biographical drama depicting iconic TV legends Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball as they navigate a tumultuous week producing their hit 1950s series "I Love Lucy". Also starring J. K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy, and Clark Gregg ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews Contain Spoilers ** 0:00 - Intro 2:57 - The impact of “I Love Lucy” on America 5:50 - I would live in Aaron Sorkin’s world 8:44 - The British vs. American perspective 14:50 - Does Sorkin assume everyone knows Desi & Lucy? 17:51 - Sorkin’s fascination with mechanisms of power 27:00 - The cast 33:15 - When you put 2022 social values into the 1950s 38:30 - Final Score for Being the Ricardos

The critically acclaimed film Flee follows Amin Nawabi, who shares his story for the first time about his hidden past fleeing his home country of Afghanistan to Denmark as a refugee.

Directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen Flee was selected as the Danish entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, where it received a nomination, along with nominations in the Best Documentary Feature and Best Animated Feature categories, becoming the first film to be nominated in all three major categories simultaneously. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contains spoilers** Episode index 0:00 - Intro

3:40 - Flee in the awards season

5:55 - It may be animated but it happened

11:43 - Flee synopsis

13:26 - Putting you in the shoes of a refugee

20:50 - A triumph of the human spirit

28:30 - Final score for Flee

The heartwarming tale of a child of deaf adults (CODA) who is torn between her love and responsibilities to her family and the dreams she has of pursuing a singing career. Oscar buzz surrounds the surprise hit at Sundance and took home SAG awards for the cast and supporting actor Troy Kutsur. The film stars also stars Emilia Jones, Eugenio Derbez, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant, Marlee Matlin and directed by Sian Heder. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contains spoilers ** 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Why I adore CODA? 7:12 - What you depend on keeps you from flourishing 13:15 - The breakthrough moment in the film 17:07 - The hit at Sundance 18:20 - Real deaf actors make for real authenticity 24:49 - The audition scene nails it 29:45 - A sequel TV show focused on the family 30:45 - Troy Kutsur for the Supporting actor award 32:00 - Final Score34:45 - James gives some film critic scoring thoughts

King Richard tells the story of how Richard Williams coached his daughters, Venus & Serena Williams, to overcome racial and economic barriers and reach the pinnacle of the international tennis world. The film stars Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal

** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers **

0:00 - Intro

1:48 - First thoughts on King Richard

5:28 - Warts & all??

9:20 - Will Smith as good as he’s ever been

11:23 - What Aunjanue Ellis brings

19:00 - How the film portrays it’s real life people

20:32 - Richard’s “Plan”

25:10 - Possible Oscar wins for King Richard

26:44 - Final score for King Richard Visit us on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRFRxmLQmdrdn-57MPmsTg