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Fresh off her Oscar-winning performance in POOR THINGS, Emma Stone returns for a third time to the world of director Yorgos Lanthimos in his latest film KINDS OF KINDNESS. The film which also stars Jesse Plemmons, Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau, and Margaret Qualley has the actors playing different characters in a trilogy of stories that comprise the film. After sharing a review of the movie, our hosts continue a theme of three by delving into a triad trailer of upcoming releases.

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Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Mike Faist, & Michael Shannon star in writer/director Jeff Nichols' latest film THE BIKERIDERS. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this new release before discussing some news about films yet to hit the silver screen. Rounding out the episode Chris recommends a film that is celebrating its' 25 anniversary.

Recommendation in this episode: Office Space

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BRATS, a new documentary available to stream exclusively on Hulu, centers on the 1980s films starring the "Brat Pack" and their profound impact on the young stars' lives. WE GROWN NOW, a small independent release, tells the story of two young boys, best friends Malik and Eric, growing up in the Cabrini-Green public housing complex in 1992 Chicago. Alan & Chris share reviews of each film before discussing a bit of upcoming movie release news.

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Indie filmmaker Richard Linklater released his latest movie HIT MAN starring Glen Powell on Netflix on June 7th. Alan & Chris share a review and then discuss some upcoming films of interest. For a home viewing recommendation this week, Chris goes back to 2008 to a film (though well received at the time) he feels needs some more credit today.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: WALL-E

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For 88 minutes a completely unrecognizable Jesse Eisenberg & Riley Keough depict the life of an unusual family in SASQUATCH SUNSET. Alan & Chris discuss the film and then cover some news of upcoming releases. Chris closes out the show with a recommendation of an unusual documentary that is not for the faint of heart.

Recommendation in this episode: The Contestant

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Director George Miller is back in the deserts of Australia with FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. The fellows share their views on the film before giving details of three other movies that are yet to be released. Rounding out the show Chris shares a recommendation for a film you might consider adding to your watch list...or as he thinks might more likely be the case...your rewatch list.

Recommendation: Little Miss Sunshine

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Despite being in the midst of the summer movie season, Alan & Chris decided to take an off-ramp from the blockbuster freeway and visit an entry in the smaller independent film community. We've got a review of first time feature director Francis Galluppi's THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY starring Jim Cummings and then news from Cannes including thoughts on all those standing ovations.

Recommendation: Steve! (Martin) A Documentary In 2 pieces

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They're back! After taking a podcast recording break due to hectic scheduling, our hosts return to deliver reviews of three new films to make up for lost time. With the three reviews to cover the hosts nixed the usual segment follow-up of movie news. Chris, however, couldn't pass up an opportunity to pass along a recommendation of a film you can screen from the comfort of your own living room.

Reviews in this episode: The Fall Guy, Unfrosted, Challengers

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Lars and the Real Girl

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Director Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR portrays a dystopian future when a divided America has been plunged into a battle between various factions. Our hosts share their takes on the film before discussing movie news of a musical starring Michael Shannon & Tilda Swinton and the next film by Yorgos Lanthimos.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Devs

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Dev Patel's directorial debut MONKEY MAN has hit theaters and our hosts have a review. Items of movie news are discussed next including an upcoming adaptation of the Frankenstein story starring Christian Bale & Jesse Buckley and the third installment in director Ti West's horror trilogy.

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