Civil War is the most expensive A24 film ever made, and the latest from sci-fi auteur Alex Garland, but does the Ex Machina & Men filmmaker's new film stand up to review? And does its apolitical nature hurt or help the story being told? Art & Zach are joined by ⁠Amanda the Jedi⁠ live from SXSW after the World Premiere to review Civil War.

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00:00 - Alex Garland movies

03:00 - Plot & Map of A24's Civil War

03:45 - The politics and setting of Civil War

09:30 - Journalists in wartime

14:15 - Kirsten Dunst's performance

15:00 - Wagner Moura's performance

17:50 - Civil War's misleading trailer

19:40 - Cailee Spaeny & Stephen McKinley Henderson

20:55 - Sound design 

22:10 - Both sidesism

26:55 - Is Civil War a masterpiece?

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Immediately following the 96th Academy Awards, Art & Zach are joined by Murjani Rawls to break down the Oscars - from all the Oppenheimer & Poor Things success to the lack of love for Killers of the Flower Moon and Past Lives. Plus, thoughts on the best speeches, presenters, and the big Emma Stone over Lily Gladstone moment.

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Dune: Part Two is a return to the vision Denis Villeneuve has of the iconic Frank Herbert books. With stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, and Christopher Walken, this epic blockbuster is one of the biggest movie events of the year. Talking full spoilers, Amanda the Jedi joins the Intercut boys for a breakdown of the movie and our favorite moments.

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Ethan Coen is back in theaters with Drive-Away Dolls but what was the best collaboration between him and Joel?

Taylor J. Williams joins Art & Zach to debate the Intercut Coen Movie Bracket, pitting classics like The Big Lebowski and Fargo, against existential black comedies like A Serious Man and Barton Fink, as well as cartoonish comedies like The Hudsucker Proxy and Burn After Reading, to figure out the best Coen Brothers movies. Which film will come out on top and which is your favorite Coen Brothers film?

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TIMECODES...

00:00 - Intro

14:10 - Blood Simple vs. Raising Arizona

18:36 - Miller’s Crossing vs. Barton Fink

24:26 - The Hudsucker Proxy vs. Fargo

27:14 - The Big Lebowski vs. O Brother, Where Art Thou?

31:46 - The Man Who Wasn’t There vs. No Country for Old Men

34:19 - Burn After Reading vs. A Serious Man

40:35 - True Grit vs. Inside Llewyn Davis

42:11 - Hail, Caesar! vs. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

49:16 - Final 8

1:02:26 - Final 4

1:19:13 - Final 2

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This week in movies, we're breaking down:

TIMECODES...

00:00 - Intro

01:04 - Dune: Part Two

13:34 - Spaceman

19:07 - Code 8 Part II

22:03 - God Save Texas

25:23 - The Regime

28:56 - Movie News

48:33 - Coming Attractions - Imaginary, Kung Fu Panda 4, Cabrini, Damsel, Ricky Stanicky, The Gentlemen

54:33 - Picks for the Week

Art’s Picks - Shōgun, The Art and Soul of Dune, MUBI Releases - Greener Grass, Incdendies

Zach’s Picks - Shayda, 30 Rock, 96th Annual Academy Awards

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Fargo & No Country For Old Men are two of the defining films in the filmography of Ethan & Joel Coen. Made just over 10 years apart, these crime thrillers exemplify many of the qualities that have made the Coen Bros. singular filmmakers, and they also earned the Brothers their Oscars. Which one's legacy stands taller? Which film would we rather rewatch? Which film has the more nihilistic worldview?

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Denis Villeneuve brings us back to Arrakis for Part Two of the Dune adventure. With a star-studded cast featuring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Lea Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgard and Christopher Walken, Dune: Part Two is one of the most anticipated blockbuster movie events of 2024. In their first, spoiler-free review Art & Zach compare the sequel to the original, ask how many Oscars this film might get nominated for, and try to set expectations in the right place.

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This week in movies, we're breaking down:

TIMECODES...

00:00 - Intro

01:32 - Drive-Away Dolls

14:17 - Ordinary Angels

19:30 - Io Capitano

22:21 - Mea Culpa

29:00 - Tenet Reissue

39:30 - Avatar: The Last Airbender

42:11 - Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend

45:29 - The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy

47:20 - Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional 

47:46 - Movie News

1:06:46 - Coming Attractions - Shogun, God Save Texas, Cabrini, Dune: Part Two

1:12:16 - Picks for the Week

Art's Picks - Stopmotion, Problemista, As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial

Zach's Picks - Io Capitano, The Hudsucker Proxy, Veselka: The Movie

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SXSW 2024 is around the corner, so it's time to preview the film program, discuss how to get into the movies, and weave in some BBQ recommendations along the way. Art & Zach look ahead to SXSW 2024! We list our 5 Most Anticipated Movies of the fest, explain why you can't forget about SXXpress, and explain why it will help to leave extra room in your luggage.

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TIMECODES...

00:00 - Intro

05:01 - Y2K

07:25 - We’re All Gonna Die

09:46 - I Love You Forever

11:28 - Cuckoo

12:03 - Gasoline Rainbow

13:58 - Monkey Man

16:29 - 7 Keys

17:43 - The Greatest Hits

20:09 - A Nice Indian Boy

21:43 - Omni Loop

23:08 - Babes

24:29 - How To Do SXSW

28:28 - What To Bring

30:35 - Things To Do That Aren’t Movies

36:03 - Where To Eat

39:10 - Don’t Forget SXXpress

41:27 - 24 Beats Per Second

42:59 - Documentary Spotlight

45:38 - Festival Favorites

48:28 - Global

49:31 - Road House

52:11 - Midnighters

53:45 - Narrative Feature Competition

57:34 - Narrative Spotlight

1:01:32 - TV Premieres

1:04:02 - Visions

1:05:56 - Headliners

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