Could there be a tougher act to follow than Paddington 2? With a new director, a new Mrs. Brown, and a new continent to explore, we’ll see if this bear is able to reach his former heights. We’re joined by writer and film critic Abby Olcese, whose new book is called Films for All Seasons.

What’s Good
Alonso - 25th anniversary of Coyote Ugly (and the fire benefit screening of it)
Drea - hair brushing
Abby - cat cuddles and True/False Film Fest
Ify - Minnesota trip

ITIDIC

1. Awards Season in Full Swing, with BAFTAs, WGA Awards, and HMU Awards all Last Weekend
2. Disney+ Rewording, Shortening Its Content Warnings on Old Films
3. NEON Still Sends Out a Coveted DVD Box Set of Screeners

WKUK sketch referenced (totally legally)

Hall of Excellence Nominees
Drea: Logan
Alonso: Goldfinger
Abby: Die Hard With a Vengeance
Ify: Toy Story 3

Staff Picks
Alonso: …Coyote Ugly
Drea: Jazzy
Abby: Universal Language
Ify: Flow

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With
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde
Ify Nwadiwe

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher