One of the early signs of awards season starts with the nominations for the "party awards show." Or are The Golden Globes so laughable anymore? They are at least trying to be!

Join Billy Rock and Drew Wendt as they react to the nominations and project forward how this might shape the rest of awards season. This strong movie year is bringing some serious drama!

Hosts: Billy Rocks and Drew Wendt

Intro music by Ryan Jenkins

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Living in the midwest this fall season can be a bit of a dead zone. Not many blockbusters to center a whole episode around and Oscars season hasn't quite gotten there yet. So here are Drew Wendt and Billy Rock with some movies they have seen recently. Two of which are new entries from two titans of the industry, Kathryn Bigelow and Kelly Reichardt.

Hosts: Billy Rocks and Drew Wendt

Intro music by Ryan Jenkins

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We’re back and breaking down our Top 25 Movies of the 21st Century — a list that got way more complicated than it should’ve. Billy’s bringing his 10, Drew’s bringing his 10, and then we’re battling it out to agree on the final 5 from our honorable mentions. It’s part celebration, part negotiation — and maybe the most “Do You Like Apples” episode yet.

Hosts: Billy Rock and Drew Wendt

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Billy and Drew are back on Do You Like Apples, and we’re talking all things Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. Anytime PTA drops a new movie, it feels like an event, and this one has us asking the big questions: how does it stack up against the rest of his legendary career, and are we already looking at one of the best films of the decade? This movie just feels important. Help us decide if it deserves that praise.

Hosts: Billy Rock and Drew Wendt

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We’re back! Do You Like Apples makes its return with Billy Rock and Drew Wendt kicking things off with a Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Draft. From his early heartthrob days to his collaborations with Martin Scorsese, everything’s on the table as we go head-to-head building the ultimate Leo lineup. It's good to be back!

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Join hosts Billy Rock and Drew Wendt in this exciting episode of "Do You Like Apples" as they dive into the highly anticipated summer movie slate. Billy and Drew explore a variety of films, including Star-Driven Stunts, showcasing action-packed movies led by true movie stars, and Hot Summer Frights, where they share their excitement for two horror films that promise chills and thrills. They also delve into Cannes Corner, discussing films premiering at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival that are making their way to theaters this summer, and more! With the excitement of summer movies—offering freedom, hot nights, the perfect escape, and all the movie magic you need to make the most of your summer viewing! Don’t miss out—tune in now!

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The first great big-budget movie of the year has arrived, and Billy and Drew break it all down in this week’s episode. Before they get to the gangster/action/vampire extravaganza that is Sinners, Drew gives his quick non-spoiler review of Warfare (1:50), the harrowing A24 war film from co-director Alex Garland in theaters now. Then, they dive in fully on Sinners (13:33), Ryan Coogler’s original action-horror movie starring Michael B. Jordan. They talk through the film’s box office haul, the outstanding cast, the brilliant music, and some of the story choices before getting into spoiler territory (43:19) near the end. Go see Sinners if you haven’t yet and then relive it in this episode!

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Sex, lies, and… Apples? Billy and Drew explore the prolific career of director Steven Soderbergh in this week’s episode. From an indie beginning to movie star ensembles to everything in between, Soderbergh has seemingly done it all since he burst onto the scene with Sex, Lies, and Videotape in 1989. 

After tracing his career arc, Billy and Drew then discuss what they love about Soderbergh’s filmmaking style, recurring themes, and approachably intelligent work. Then, they draft his movies in five categories, including the Ocean’s trilogy, action-thrillers, his “streaming era,” and more. Listen and decide for yourself who won the draft!

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Another Oscars season is in the books, and Drew and Billy are here to break down the highs and lows from the 97th Academy Awards. First, they reveal the winners of the DYLA Oscars Prediction Contest before diving into their reactions from the overall show, including grading Conan’s hosting job, the Wicked and James Bond musical numbers, and the best and worst speeches of the night. Next, they discuss some of the awards handed out, such as Anora and director Sean Baker’s big night, an Emilia Perez hypothetical, and their favorite winners of the night. 

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In the latest edition of the Do You Like Apples Movie Club, Billy Rock and Drew Wendt break down Thief, Michael Mann’s neo-noir heist movie. James Caan plays an expert safecracker that plans to take one last job from a dangerous Chicago gangster before he retires with the life he wants. 

Billy and Drew talk through the story, characters, themes, and key figures behind this influential 1981 film. They also discuss how Thief works in the heist genre, other great Chicago movies, and some behind the scenes stories. Watch Thief and then listen in on the discussion!

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Links:

The Art of the Steal (The Ringer)
Review: Thief (The New York Times)