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Chloe's back to help discover the truth of Blade Runner 2049 and track down a hacker with the original Ghost in the Shell (1995). Later we discuss new trailers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Pacific Rim: Uprising plus get into the huge Harvey Weinstein sexual scandal, as well as the dilemma of Hollywood making money off of real-life tragedies.

Intros: (0:00) Chloe was stuck in a mall with Mia Hamm, and Braden's troubles with theater audiences

Review: (13:06) Blade Runner 2049 (Spoilers start at 37:05)

Retro Review: (1:10:21) Ghost in the Shell (1995)

News: (1:34:10) Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Pacific Rim: Uprising trailers; the Harvey Weinstein sexual scandal

Listener Question: (1:56:32) Is it right for Hollywood to make movies based on recent real-life tragedies?

Picks of the Week: (2:13:51) Henry - Gaga: Five Foot Two (Netflix); Braden - Blade Runner (Amazon); Chloe - Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (Netflix)

Outros: (2:22:11) Henry needs a good Green Day documentary!

We fly into enemy territory with American Made then face off with the Mexican drug cartel in Ridley Scott's The Counselor (2013). Later we tackle why the Academy seems to ignore horror movies at the Oscars, potential upcoming Film Buds special episodes, our picks for the Lego Cinematic Universe, and what we think of Jared Leto starring as Hugh Hefner.

Intros: (0:00) Henry gets to teach podcasting to kids.

Review: (6:25) American Made

Retro Review: (33:01) The Counselor (2013)

News: (1:02:03) Why does the Academy usually ignore horror movies at the Oscars?

Listener Questions: (1:14:42) What the second special Film Buds show should cover, what pop culture/fantasy worlds should the Lego movies explore, and why is Jared Leto starring as Hugh Hefner in a biopic directed by Brett Ratner?

Picks of the Week: Henry - (1:28:20) The Revenant (Amazon); Braden - Columbus and Stronger (both currently in theaters)

Outros: (1:35:10) Next week is going to be an epic show!

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We kick ass and take names with Kingsman: The Golden Circle then we befriend our enemies with the underrated retro spy movie The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015). Later we talk the new trailer for Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs, what auteur filmmakers we want to see direct a blockbuster, and what cultural/societal issues do we want to see more of in Hollywood (very sorry for the static and mic noise!).

Intros: (0:00) The Film Buds' unwanted reviewer

Review: (10:35) Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Retro Review: (1:04:35) The Man From U.N.C.L.E (2015)

Discussion Topics: (1:22:10) Isle of Dogs trailer, what auteur director we want to see do a blockbuster, and what cultural/societal issues do we want to see more (or less) of in movies?

Picks of the Week: (1:50:04) Henry - The Vietnam War (PBS); Chloe - The Good Place (Netflix); Braden - Viceroy's House (currently in theaters).

Outros: (2:01:02)

Kingsman Spoiler Discussion: (2:03:40)

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We defend our house with Darren Aronofsky's mother! then run from a crazy woman with Guillermo Del Toro's Crimson Peak (2015). Later we tackle new trailers for Tomb Raider and Pixar's Coco, Claire Foy (The Crown) as the new Lisbeth Salander, good horror movies for October, why our star ratings are sometimes bipolar, and more!

Intros: (0:00) Chloe's knee surgery

Review: (6:30) mother!

Retro Review: (47:23) Crimson Peak (2015)

Discussion Topics: (1:08:55) Trailers for Tomb Raider and Coco, and Claire Foy is the new Lisbeth Salander.

Picks of the Week: (1:42:20) Henry - Frank Darabont's The Mist (Amazon); Braden - Get Shorty (Amazon); Chloe - Big Little Lies (HBO)

Outros: (1:50:04) Guys and gals, do we have to review Kingsman: The Golden Circle next week?

mother! Spoiler Discussion: (1:53:28)

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Jacob Bowers joins us to talk Stephen King's It (minor spoilers!) then we try to save our child with Netflix's Little Evil. Later we discuss J.J. Abrams officially boarding Star Wars: Episode IX, the upcoming premium VOD service, as well as our picks of the week!

Intros: (0:00) Jacob's experience at Dragoncon, and Chloe's worried about an upcoming guest.

Review: (11:00) It

Review: (56:40) Little Evil

Discussion Topics: (1:15:02) J.J. Abrams officially directing Star Wars: Episode IX, and is the premium VOD option a good idea?

Picks of the Week: (1:34:20) Henry - It Comes at Night (Amazon) and Stephen King's It (novel); Chloe - Gavin & Stacey (BBC); Jacob - Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (Amazon)

Outros: (1:43:58) Chloe got bored and look what happened because of it.

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We fight for life with Good Time then get into the ring with David O. Russell's The Fighter (2010). Later we discuss director Colin Trevorrow's departure from Star Wars: Episode IX, what we think of the upcoming Iraqi version of American Sniper, and our favorite performances of the year so far. Intros: (0:00) Henry's Green Day concert. Review: (10:06) Good Time Retro Review: (39:25) The Fighter Discussion Topics: (1:02:20) Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) departs Star Wars: Episode IX; the Iraqi version of Clint Eastwood's American Sniper, and what are our favorite performances of 2017 so far? Picks of the Week: (1:50:28) Henry - Ingrid Goes West (currently in theaters); Braden - The Trip to Spain (currently in theaters). Outros: (1:54:00) What's coming next week, and a few final thoughts. Send us your questions and comments to [email protected], and download PREMIUM EPISODES at www.thefilmbuds.bandcamp.com!

We get hyperthermia with Wind River then stand to win everything with No Country for Old Men (2007). Later we discuss James Cameron's controversial criticism of Wonder Woman, what the historically poor box office this past weekend could mean, and if Hollywood should stop trying to adapt anime into mainstream movies. Intros: (0:00) Henry is stoked for the Green Day concert, and one of his customers doesn't know the definition of a Frappuccino. Review: Wind River (7:50) Retro Review: No Country for Old Men (46:08) Talk of the Town: (1:17:14) James Cameron's Wonder Woman criticism, the lowest box office weekend in 16 years, director Tobe Hooper's passing, and if Hollywood should stop trying to adapt anime into movies. Picks of the Week: (1:54:55) Henry - Tony Scott's The Hunger (Amazon); Braden - The Tick (Amazon Prime); Chloe - Noah Hawley's Before the Fall (novel) and The Living and the Dead (BBC). Outros: Braden remembers what he wanted to say for his pick of the week. Send us your questions and comments to [email protected], or visit our website at www.thefilmbuds.com!

We trick the cops with Logan Lucky then hide our identities for the Netflix thriller What Happened to Monday. Later we discuss DC's Joker spinoff with Todd Phillips and Martin Scorsese, the Obi-Wan Kenobi movie, Apple investing $1 billion in original movie and TV content, sequels we want made, and our past jobs! Intros: (0:00) Chloe is finally away from her strange roommate, and why do Saturdays always bring out the oddest people? Review: Logan Lucky (8:34) Review: What Happened to Monday? (50:16) Talk of the Town: (1:22:25) The Joker standalone with Todd Phillips and Martin Scorsese, Obi-Wan Kenobi spinoff, Apple's massive investment in original movie and television content, sequels getting made because of "fan affection," and our previous jobs/careers. Picks of the Week: (2:11:30) Henry - On the Waterfront (Hulu); Chloe - Landline (currently in theaters); Braden - Marvel's The Defenders (Netflix) and 13th (Netflix). Outros: (2:26:08) Updates on the upcoming Soderbergh special. Send us your questions and comments to [email protected], or visit our website at www.thefilmbuds.com!

We fight for Detroit, then track down a bank robber with Kathryn Bigelow's acclaimed action thriller, Point Break (1991). Later we discuss new trailers for Molly's Game and Noah Baumbach's The Meyerowitz Stories, the pros and cons of Hollywood stunts, and the best movies about female obsession. Intros: (0:00) Chloe is living with a stranger, and Braden didn't buy enough milk. Review: Detroit (11:38) Retro Review: Point Break (1:05:52) Talk of the Town: (1:42:03) Trailers for Molly's Game and The Meyerowitz Stories. Are the crazy stunts for movies worth the risk? What are the best movies about female obsession, and what exactly does that entail? Picks of the Week: (2:16:04) Henry - Porco Rosso (Blu-ray & DVD); Braden - Mr. Mercedes (Audience Network); Chloe - Hunt for the Wilderpeople (Amazon); Outros: (2:25:32) Braden reveals his favorite type of music, and Henry gets excited about a Green Day concert. Send us your questions and comments to [email protected], or visit our website at www.thefilmbuds.com! Indiewire Article: 6 Great Films About Female Obsession - http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/films-about-female-obsession-single-white-female-heavenly-creatures-1201864368/

Guest host Jacob Bowers joins us to talk The Dark Tower, then we do a retro review of the iconic classic western, High Noon (1952). Later we discuss which genres we would like to see get revived and/or die-off, issues plaguing the horror genre, and updates on premium Film Buds content. Intros: (0:00) Jacob shares a little bit about himself, Chloe has jury duty, and Henry tells us about his horrible week of being sick. Review: The Dark Tower (19:26) Retro Review: High Noon (1952) (1:08:28) Talk of the Town: (1:44:42) Which genres should be revived and which ones would we like to see die-off? The issues plaguing the horror genre; and the first premium Film Buds podcast ("Buddy Casts") may focus on director Steven Soderbergh. Picks of the Week: (2:33:25) Henry - La Danse (DVD); Chloe - Get Shorty (Amazon); Braden - The Big Sick (currently in theaters); Jacob - War for the Planet of the Apes and Atomic Blonde (currently in theaters). Outros: (2:46:11) Send us your questions and comments to [email protected], or visit our website at www.thefilmbuds.com!