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The filmmaking duo of Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck have a new movie out that relays four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA revolving around a mysterious force that guides the area underdogs. We've got a review of FREAKY TALES plus some movie news & a joint recommendation from our hosts of a movie you should consider watching.

Recommendation - Nickel Boys

An unconventional team of antiheroes embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts in THUNDERBOLTS - the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We've got a review of the new film plus a sampling of three upcoming a24 films all on this episode.

Recommendations from our host in this episode: Tower

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On the fictional island of Carpathia a shy girl is raised to fear an elusive animal known as ochi. When she discovers a wounded baby ochi she embarks on a quest to return him to his home. Willem Dafoe & Emily Watson star in the new film THE LEGEND OF OCHI which hit theaters April 25th. Our hosts share a review and then partake in some trailer tapas.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode:  Nanny McPhee

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Director Ryan Coogler & actor Michael B. Jordan have re-teamed for their fourth feature together with SINNERS which tells the story of twin brothers Smoke & Stack (both portrayed by Jordan) who return to their hometown to attempt a fresh start by opening a juke joint only to have a great evil descend upon their new venture. On this episode, we share a review of SINNERS plus watch & discuss the new trailer for THE LIFE OF CHUCK.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Fruitvale Station

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A MINECRAFT MOVIE starring Jack Black, Jason Mamoa, and Danielle Brooks made bank at the box office this past weekend.  Alan & Chris entered the OverWorld and have a review of the film plus some news of upcoming releases.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - One of Them Days

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Paul Rudd & Jenna Ortega star as a father & daughter traveling to a wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO in the dark comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN.  Our hosts share their thoughts on the movie as well as discuss news of films in the works. 

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: American Animals

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Steven Soderbergh has released his second film of 2025 - a spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as a married couple who both work as intelligence agents. We've got a review of BLACK BAG plus quick looks at upcoming new releases.

Recommendation included in this episode: Molli and Max in the Future

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OPUS is writer/director Mark Anthony Green's feature debut.  It stars John Malkovich as a reclusive pop music icon and Ayo Edebiri as a journalist sent to cover his first album release in thirty years.  We've got a review of the film plus another serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample some news of upcoming releases.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Music Never Stopped

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MICKEY 17 is director Bong Joon Ho’s much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Best Picture-winning PARASITE. We’ve got a review plus a serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample the upcoming films BRING HER BACK and HOLLAND.

Recommendation from our hosts in this episode – Schindler’s List

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