00:00 - 20:15 - Master Gardener

20:15 - 47:41 - Best of 2023 (so far)

elephant in the room - Malcolm isn't here for this one. he'll be back.

we talk about Paul Schrader's newest film, Master Gardener. we get into the transcendental style, the pushing a trilogy to the limits of tranquility in its finale, old man facebook memes, and more. then, we put Schrader's latest in the context of its year, and we break down the best (and worst/most mid) films of the first part of 2023. Beau is Afraid, How to Blow Up A Pipeline, Showing Up, Boston Johnny, Air, PS2, Walk Up, Creed III and others are discussed, with an emphasis on the shocker of the year: The Ari Aster Redemption Three Hours. Eddie gave Hereditary a measly one star upon release, and now he's comparing the guy to Philip fucking Roth. what's going on here?