Ethan Hawke is Reverend Toller, whose presence at First Reformed church earns him the respect of Mary (Amanda Seyfried) who seeks his guidance for her atheist boyfriend.  The non-believer has some frightening plans that set Toller down a path to a reckoning of faith versus industry.  Great acting, masterful writing and skilled direction all mark the return of Paul Schrader to world-class filmmaking. Check out this episode! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

No, there are not dogs that run their own small-to-medium city in this film.  But there is a wealth of bitter misanthropy, courtesy of Lars Von Trier!  The Danish provocateur has made many films that place great female performances front and center and DOGVILLE is no exception.  New guest, Rishi joins this episode to talk about the bleak film.  The discussion ranges from religious symbolism to Von Trier's feelings about women.  If you've seen the film, we highly recommend you check out this passionate analysis. Check out this episode! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

This is a true story.  A story of survival.  It's also a love story, but the chemistry between leads Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin is lacking. It's hard to buy that they're really in love, despite the inclusion of "I Hope I Don't Fall In Love With You" on the soundtrack.  The capsizing sailboat premise is arresting, although it's been done better elsewhere.  There is also a surprise twist (well, it may not be a surprise) so spoiler alert if you're thinking of listening to this episode without seeing the film! Check out this episode! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

Perhaps the greatest ice hockey movie, MIRACLE tells the true story of the 1980 American Olympic hockey team, and their coach, Herb Brooks.  Kurt Russell brings Brooks to life with an intensity we don't see often from the actor.  The film will get you cheering.  New guest Celey joins ITQ to talk about why she loves this movie. Check out this episode! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

Nostalgia puts asses in seats.  That's what Disney is banking on with this unnecessary chapter in the ever-diluted Star Wars franchise.  Andrew and Phil have a joyful rant against this film and the larger epidemic of movies that rehash popular culture in a desperate grab for our dollars.  Alden Ehrenreich gave a great comedic performance in HAIL CAESAR!, but he cannot fill Harrison Ford's shoes.  This episode is plus-sized for your listening pleasure - hope you like it! Check out this episode! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

One of the biggest box office bombs in movie history comes to ITQ.  Returning guest, Drew has another passionate critique in him for David Lynch's notorious 1984 failure.  Listen as our hosts tackle all the pertinent questions, like 'Is Dune better than Inland Empire?'  Drew shares many fascinating anecdotes in this episode, such as how a family friend gave him the laminated card handed out in theaters during the original theatrical run. Check out this episode! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

We don't normally do sequels on ITQ, unless we reviewed an earlier film in the franchise.  Such is the case with Deadpool 2.  Andrew and Phil both liked the first film, but now the house is divided.  Andrew didn't care for the humor-saturated follow-up but Phil found the never-ending meta-qualities to be very amusing.  What do you think?  Is this a good next chapter in the Deadpool universe? Check out this episode! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

Andrew and Phil could not be more stoked to have a new guest on this episode of ITQ.  Leticia joins the podcast from Montreal to request the Colombian Oscar-nominee EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT.  This visually marvelous film about a river journey in the Amazon in search of a sacred flower evokes many other films.  Leticia brings many great observations to the discussion, which ranges from similarities to Herzog to the depiction of spirituality. Check out this episode! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

Lynne Ramsay is one of Andrew and Phil's favorite directors, so any new film from her is enough to send ITQ into a tizzy.  Ramsay's new film YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE blurs the line between reality and...not.  There are definitely times in this film where it's not clear if something is really happening, and our hosts are cool with that.  Sound and visuals are both used with style, and Phoenix's complex performance is equally arresting. Check out this episode! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

Is Thanos the real hero of AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR?  That's what our new guest proposes in this episode of ITQ.  Mike joins the discussion with Andrew and Phil to offer his take on the popular franchise.  70+ characters makes the film rather bloated, but there is something irrefutably fun about watching famous heroes team up against a common enemy.  Check out the episode! Check out this episode! You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.