Two actors who have become directors have new films out. We discuss Jesse Eisenberg's A REAL PAIN first and then spend some time on jury duty with Clint Eastwood's JUROR #2. For our news portion of the podcast we look over the rumored Oscar nominees for the Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor categories.

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On this week's podcast episode, we review two movie musicals that couldn't be more different. First, we venture to a cinematic version of Oz with WICKED. Afterward, we travel to Mexico for the tale of a drug lord attempting to restart their life after faking their death in EMILIA PÉREZ. With both films featuring some buzzed-about acting performances, we then look over the predicted Oscar nominees in the Best Actress and Supporting Actress categories.

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Twenty-four years have passed since Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR was a box office and critical hit. A child in the first film, Lucius, is all grown up now and Ridley Scott is back to tell his story in GLADIATOR II. Does it succumb to the dreaded sickness known as sequel-itis? Our hosts share a review, talk some movie trailers, and then ponder some early Oscar predictions.

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Independent darling director Sean Baker's ANORA starring Mikey Madison won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and has now made it into theaters across the U.S. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film as well as look at some trailers of upcoming releases. To close out the show both hosts each share a recommendation of a film you should consider checking out.

The recommendations from our hosts in this episode: Music by John Williams, Fight Club

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Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, & director Robert Zemeckis (who first worked together on FORREST GUMP) reunite for a generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life. We share our thoughts on the new film HERE as well as discuss some trailers of films yet to be released. Closing out the show Chris gets some help with his movie recommendation from his nephew & niece.

The recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Wild Robot

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Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow & Isabella Rossellini star in a thriller about the struggle to elect a pope in Edward Berger's new film CONCLAVE. We've got a review plus some movie news and a joint recommendation from our hosts on a film you should check out.

Recommendation: The Grand Budapest Hotel

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A documentary about musician Pharrell Williams done entirely in LEGO. That's the premise of the new film PIECE BY PIECE by the Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville. Alan & Chris share a review and then discuss a few movie trailers as well as ponder the rumors of Christopher Nolan's next film.

A recommendation in this episode: Tuesday

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Recorded at the MESH Studios in Hickory NC it's a review of SATURDAY NIGHT! (please read that in the voice of Don Pardo for the full effect). Our hosts discuss the latest film from Jason Reitman and then a pair of trailers for some interesting theatrical releases coming in early 2025.

Recommendation in this episode: Casa Bonita Mi Amor

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Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck in JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. The film also stars Lady Gaga and adds musical numbers to the mix. Alan & Chris share a review and then delve into the trailers of two soon-to-be-released motion pictures. Closing out the episode Chris shares a very specific type of recommendation for a very specific type of moviegoer.

Recommendation in this episode: Megalopolis

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Writer/Director Jeremy Saulnier's latest film REBEL RIDGE, his second in partnership NETFLIX, began streaming on September 6th. Alan & Chris share a review and then, in keeping with the theme of films being released direct to streaming, discuss the trailers of two films on the horizon. Chris closes the show with one of his famous (infamous?) streaming recommendations of films to put on your watchlist.

Recommendation in this episode: Memento

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