Mission 250 Podcast

This week, we're doing something we haven't done before! Since Return of the Jedi is number 73 on the list, and TC hasn't seen any of the original Star Wars trilogy, we are going through these movies in the order they are meant to be watched, starting with the original film. Its time to do Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), written and directed by George Lucas.

This week, we watch one of the scariest movies we've ever seen. This film depicts the real life tragedy of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack, and does it almost too convincingly. A very well made movie that we'd be hard pressed to recommend, but if you can tolerate violence (or you think you can), this one is worth a watch. Hotel Mumbai (2018), directed by Anthony Maras.

This week, we watch one of the oldest movies on the list. This movie stands out from the early 'talkies' for its incredible dark subject matter and very naturalistic acting. Peter Lorre does something here that none of us have seen before, and its amazing that he did it nearly 100 years ago. M (1931), directed by Fritz Lang.

This week, we watch a feel good animated movie, because why not? This movie is not on the top 250 (it should be), but we need a break from the string of downer movies on the list, and taking a trip to the world Disney and its animators have created is something everyone should take time and enjoy. Moana (2016), directed by Ron Clements and John Musker.

This week, we watch Tarantino's first film. Cool music, cool suits, over the top violence, and non-linear story telling - this movie created a genre with a tiny budget, defined a decade of film and inspired independent artists across the world to this day. Reservoir Dogs (1992), directed by Quentin Tarantino.

This week, we watch a painting of a movie. This movie portrays a realistic love affair at a house in 1770, and its paced as such - slow and powerful. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), directed by Celine Sciamma.

This week, we continue talking about Braveheart, and dive into the commentary track with Mel Gibson himself. Is it worth listening to? Only if you'd like to imagine what Mel looks like while he quietly watches himself in a kilt. Braveheart (1995), directed by Mel Gibson.

This week, we watch Mel Gibson's first foray into period-piece gore. He wins best picture / director as he massacres history along side fictional Scotsmen. Is the story true? Who cares! Lets watch some horses eat ****!! Braveheart (1995), directed by Mel Gibson.

The best best picture loser of 2019, 1917. 1917 (2019), directed by Sam Mendes.

This week, we watch the life affirming French film that resonated around the world. Audrey Tautou is Amelie (2001), directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet .