We finally saw WARFARE and we're talking all about the new(ish) film from Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza. We discuss its technical accomplishments and try to pry the "why" from just "what" happened. Then we jump into its up and coming cast and the movie's place in a long lineage of up-and-coming ensemble flicks. Finally we PITCH to whoever we think truly has the juice. Which actor out of this cast shall rule Hollywood in next decade? Could that actor be Noah Centineo??? Listen and find out (49:20).

Today we pitch twin movies and talk Ryan Coogler's new hit flick SINNERS starring Michael B Jordan AND Michael B Jordan. To do so...we're joined by the only guest worthy of such an honor...WILL PETERS. You heard that correctly. We convinced Will's very funny comedian arch nemesis to join us and talk all things twins (34:12). Parent Trap. The Social Network. Jack and Jill. Et motherfugginng cetera. Then we pitch (59:43). This is podcasting best not be missed. Trust me. YOU'LL BE HEARING DOUBLE.

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Guys, hear us out. We’ve decided to pitch movie theaters this week. That’s right. We’re building our dream palaces of cinema. First we gab about the current ongoing “crisis” in the business of movie theaters. What works. What doesn’t. Then we hammer out a pitch for our dream theaters to Mr. Movieplex himself. Deciding on everything from the name, amount of screens, concession choices, and method of corporal punishment for talking and texting. If you’ve ever been to a movie theater…this is the only podcast for you.

Minecraft is sweeping the nation so we thought it's about damn time we brought a man in this elevator who's well known for his work as a substitute teacher, mafioso shark, Blockbuster video aficionado, luchador, and now a man named Steve...none other than Jack Black. We're pitching to Jack in 2009. Some would call that a career apex. But with the #1 movie in America, maybe it's right now. Let's discuss!

We thought we were retired...turns out we're back for one last pod. Kidding. But it is time to honor a man who continues to come out of retirement and inflict cinematic pain any way he sees fit. Mechanic. Transporter. Beekeeper. Hobbs (or Shaw, not too sure). And now WORKING MAN. None other than Jason Statham. First we break down Statham's new David Ayer movie - A Working Man. Then, we lock into the career of a man who's roundhouse kicked and throat stabbed his way into our hearts. Finally, we pitch to Statham two movies that he could've or can make any damn time he'd like. Lionsgate is down for all of it.

Let's go to WORK.

Today on mic, we're celebrating (pitching to) one of the greatest to ever do it. Bank robber, detective, surveillance specialist, Memphis lawyer, nuclear submarine caption, Indiana high school basketball coach, and mayor of Mooseport GENE HACKMAN in the year 1977. But first a really long tangent about Hoosiers. Then we chat about Hackman's presence in New Hollywood films such as Bonnie and Clyde, The Conversation, Night Moves, and of course The French Connection (7:53). Will breaks down how these performances differ from his later career and approach to some of my Hackman core texts such as The Firm, The Firm, Crimson Tide, and The Firm. Then we pitch to Gene in the year 1977. Smack in the middle of a changing Hollywood (52:53).

oh and some real SMUT at the tail end (1:09:08)

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One of my damn heroes joins us in the elevator tonight. Director of Out of Sight, Oceans 11-13, Sex, Lies, AND Videotape, and now BLACK BAG...Steven Sodergoat. We talk about his new espionage thriller over a couple glasses of Singani 63 (you'll also learn what that is) and discuss whether or not a spy thriller directed by Sodergoat and starring Michael Fassbender was a dream I had or if it actually happened. THEN we chop it up about some of Steven's other work. The good, the good, and the really fucking good. FINALLY we pitch Sodergoat movies in the year 2005, hot off Oceans Twelve...a desert island motion picture for yours truly.

This is a really good podcast.

We're joined by the mind behind the Friday Beers motion tracking madness, Caleb Sadd to discuss one of our favorites in the game. The vampire, NYU sociology major (circa 2001), street criminal, lighthouse keeper, time traveler, and now space duplicate...Robbie Pattinson. First we chat about RPs new flick MICKEY 17 (SPOILER WARNING). Then a study on all things Robert (31:40). Finally we pitch Pattinson movies he can do whenever the hell he wants (49:28).

Oh and there's a Remember Me recap at (1:17:06).

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Sorry we missed the news cycle entirely but here's 90 minutes of recap and mailbag excellence. Today on the pod there will be no pitches. There won't even be a Tanner (well..for the most part). Instead an Oscars review followed by some good ol' Q&A. We answer such questions as do you think anyone will steal your ideas and make them movies? Who is Mikey Madison? What actor is poised for a 2025 rebrand? Seriously...who is Mikey Madison?

We answer everything. No questions left behind. Enjoy!