Down the Hall

(2014) Comedy/Drama - 1 hr. 42 min. - PG-13

Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime

Starring: Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd, Jaeden Lieberher

Director: Theodore Melfi

‪Intro | 0:00‬

‪St. Vincent(Spoiler Free) | 2:38‬

‪Ratings/Reviews | 9:52‬

‪Topic: "Unlikely Mentors in Film " | 15:30‬

‪Movie to Avoid | 20:28‬

‪Favorite Scenes from St. Vincent | 25:28‬

‪Outro | 28:10‬

St. Vincent is the story of a boy (Jaeden Lieberher) moving to a new house next door to a disgruntled, bitter, alcoholic, gambling addict, broke, veteran named Vincent (Bill Murray). The only thing less likely than the pairing of these two is the bond that they form.

This one is charming, fun and most importantly, worth your time!

Let St. Vincent help you take back movie night!

KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING: www.downthehallpodcast.com

What is your favorite example of an “unlikely mentor”? Rodney said Billy-Bob Thornton in Bad Santa (2003), and Chet added Sam Rockwell in The Way, Way Back (2013).

(2016) Comedy/Drama/Musical - 1 hr. 46 min. - PG-13

Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime

Starring: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Kelly Thornton, Jack Reynor

Director: John Carney

Sing Street tells the story of Connor, a teenager in 1980’s Dublin, who tries to impress a girl by asking her to be in a music video for his (non-existent) band. To his surprise, she says yes. Now he must start a band!

This one is unique, fun, playful, charming, and most importantly, worth your time!

Let Sing Street help you take back movie night!

KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING: What is your favorite musical?

We are joined again by Lyndon Wells from top10films.co.uk to discuss our Top 10 War Films.

If you love "war films" this is for you as we talk through several classics.

However, if you HATE "war films" then this is also for you since Lyndon, Chet, and Rodney do not typically gravitate towards them either.

Also, what makes a "war film"? Is Schindler's List really about war?

Lastly, Lyndon sets up a quiz where Rodney and Chet compete against one another for the right to determine the subject of the next "Top 10" episode.

Our list:

10. 13 Hours (2016)

9. Enemy at the Gate (2001)

8. Black Hawk Down (2001)

7. Fury (2014)

6. Braveheart (1995)

5. The Great Escape (1963)

4. Platoon (1986)

3. Inglorious Basterds (2009)

2. Saving Private Ryan (1998)

1. Apocalypse Now (1979)

You can follow Lyndon on Twitter @lwellsfilm

Be sure to check out Lyndon's work on top10films.co.uk

(2016) - Action/Comedy - 116 Minutes - R

Where to Watch: HBO, On Demand

Stars:

Ryan Gosling, Russel Crowe

Director:

Shane Black

The Nice Guys is not your typicL over-the-top comedy, but rather one that tells an actually intriguing story while keeping you laughing with subtlety and quick, clever banter.

Two private investigators become unwilling partners in a classic, "Whodunnit?" As they continue to solve the mystery around a death of an actress connected with a disappearance, they are faced with hilarious obstacles and unique characters.

What was your favorite scene? Favorite character?

TOPIC: Favorite Ryan Gosling Films

Please chime in with your answers to these questions at downthehallpodcast.com

(2016) - Comedy/Drama - 118 minutes - R

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

Stars:

Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler

Writer/Director:

Matt Ross

​Captain Fantastic sounds like the newest addition to the long list of superhero movies, and it the cover art looks like a Wes Anderson film. It is neither of those things. Join Chet and Rodney as they discuss this 2016 film that flew under the radar despite some award nominations. Also, the guys talk through “Child Actors” and how impressive that can be!

This film is a story of a well-meaning father (Viggo Mortenson) who has extreme ideas of how his children should be raised. He has removed them from other people altogether and is educating them himself in the wilderness. As the kids are put through challenges both physical and mental, one can’t help but be impressed until circumstances demand that they all must go back into society where the children and their father are confronted by some harsh realities.

This one makes you think! We would love to hear what those thoughts are! Please feel free to chime: www.downthehallpodcast.com

What was your favorite scene?

Who was your favorite character?

What is your favorite performance by a child actor?

Was Ben (the father) taking the correct approach in raising his kids?

(2013) - Drama - 96 minutes - R

Where to Watch: Netflix

Cast: Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Rami Malek

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

It's rare for a movie this “short” (see what we did there?) to be able to take you on such a remarkable introspective journey. This roller coaster of emotions depicts a short term housing group where kids are sent if they are a danger to themselves or others.

We see the story from multiple angles including through the eyes of kids who have been there for years, a girl who arrives for the first time, as well as the human side of the workers, some tenured and some brand new to the job.

Join the conversation about this movie: www.downthehallpodcast.com

Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

Adventure, Comedy, Drama - 201 Minutes

"A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush."

Cast: Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata

Writer: Taika Waititi

Director: Taika Waititi

OK so the Oscars have come and gone. La La Land took the win....wait....what? Oh...actually Moonlight won Best Picture. OK that's great.

Now you need to know how many of the nominees are worth your time.

Hear a quick, bite-sized opinion on each of the nominees. A "Green Light" means to go see it right away. A "Yellow Light" means you can add it to your watch-list but it can wait. A "Red Light" means it's still a good movie and worth seeing, but you do not need to prioritize it.

You know someone at work or at dinner will ask if you have seen at least one of these. Let us help you know how to deal with it all.

Arrival

Fences

Hacksaw Ridge

Hell or High Water

Hidden Figures

La La Land

Lion

Manchester by the Sea

Moonlight

The guys are joined by Deron Generally of TheGWW.com (Geeks World Wide) to discuss one of Rodney's least favorite things, and one of Chet's most favorite: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What is so impressive about it? What has Disney figured out? What is next for this franchise?

You can find Deron on Twitter at @grimorian219 and be sure to visit TheGww.com for more great content each week!

Chet and Rodney are joined by Lyndon Wells from Top10Films.co.uk to discuss the best movies of all time to NOT win the Oscar for Best Picture. The guys also take a look at the nominations for Best Picture of 2016 and discuss which film they think should win.

For more "Top 10's" be sure to check out Top10Films.co.uk where you can find posts done by Lyndon and his team.

The list referenced comes from wegotthiscovered.com and is provided below:

10. Fargo (1996) - Lost to The English Patient

9. LA Confidential (1997) - Lost to Titanic

8. E.T. (1982) - Lost to Ghandi

7. Chinatown (1974) - Lost to The Godfather Part II

6. There Will Be Blood (2007) - Lost to No Country For Old Men

5. Raging Bull (1980) - Lost to Ordinary People

4. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - Lost to Forrest Gump

3. Apocalypse Now (1979) - Lost to Kramer vs Kramer

2. Goodfellas (1990) - Lost to Dances With Wolves

1. Citizen Kane (1941) - Lost to How Green Was My Valley