The Lost Daughter (2021) Vs. The Woman King (2022)

The Category for this week's battle is Female Directors. First is a breakdown of Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut "The Lost Daughter" which wasn't exactly the film Mike expected. Then it's a breakdown of Gina Prince-Bythewood's "The Woman King" that packed a much needed punch to round out the episode. And of course what your host are really here for is to decide if either movie will be added to the Modern Classics Greatest Films of the 21st Century List! So hold on to your beach chairs because there are some real warriors in this epic battle episode.

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The Lost Daughter (Netflix)

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The Modern Classics podcast is back this week with another rousing episode. First Mike and Kendell further breakdown the theme of last weeks Battle Episode (Never Seen It) and talk about some must watch movies of the 2000's that they still haven't gotten a chance to see. Plus a live reaction to the Deadpool and Wolverine trailer. Then Mike tests Kendell's knowledge of A24 films in a new game called A24 Questions.

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Logan (2017) vs. Parasite (2019)

It's another battle episode and the category is "Haven't Seen It". Mike challenged his co-host Kendell to pick a movie that has been highly recommended but he hasn't had a chance to see and boy did he deliver. As a result your hosts bring you an episode that is as much Claws versus Kims as it is X-man versus Poor Man. Join your hosts as they decide whether one, both or neither movies belong on the official Modern Classics: Greatest Films of the 21st Century List.

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Parasite (Max)

Logan (Disney Plus)

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It's a topic heavy episode today. First Kendell helps us review some important points to take away from our previous battle episodes. Then Mike gives his opinion of Dune Part 2; plus the legacy of Alejandro Jodorowsky's failed Dune project that unexpectedly shaped modern Sci-Fi cinema. Also stick around for Kendell's review of the wild Nic Cage lead Mandy (2018).

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I Am Mother (2019) vs. Possessor (2020)

The category for this weeks' battle episode is Tech-Based Horror. Ever want to see a movie where Hillary Swank fights a robot with a "mommy" complex? How about a movie with an assassin who controls the minds of other to carry out her killings? Mix them together and you get a female lead double feature that is sure to please. Come join the hosts as they break these two pictures down and decide if either belong on The Modern Classics' Greatest Films of The 21 Century.

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I Am Mother (Netflix)

Possessor (Tubi)

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Frantzy Moreau Interview!

The hosts take a break from their two man show this week to speak with Franzty Moreau! A Miami based award winning filmmaker with a vision for cinema. His latest short film (BOY WITH ANGEL WINGS) won a Telly Award. It was also nominated for Best Short at the Bronze Lens Film Festival, Best Actor at Sunshine City Film Festival, Best Short at The Black and Art Film Festival, and a Slate Award for Best Supporting Actress. Also discussed is his previous award winning short film "Piece" , his influences, and a quick round of "Making The Cut" (The Modern Classics Podcast's new original game.)

We suggest watching the short films discussed in todays episode at the links below:

https://youtu.be/yiz6hR3Bir0?si=e38XN06KUomefcFh

"Boy With Angel Wings"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiz6hR3Bir0

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No Country for Old Men vs. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MOVIE SPOILERS**

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We know these movies are good, but are they good enough to make the Modern Classics: Greatest Movies of the 21 Century list? That's up to your hosts to decide. It's a showdown between two masterpieces from three auteurs with two legendary casts. No Country For Old Men is a slick and technical game of cat versus mouse set to the backdrop of an aging lawman whose ready to call it quits. While Birdman is a single shot wonder about an another aging veteran. This one being an ex-Hollywood superhero taking one last swing before packing it all in. But is one better than the other? Will they both still be adored by a current audience? Do you want to know how they end? You can listen to find out. What we will say now is...this weeks Battle Episode is a good "Old" time. Trust us we aren't "Keaton" around. This episode contains spoilers, strong use of hyperbole, and the occasional pun.

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On this episode Kendell and Mike review the awards from the past ten films covered on the podcast. Also a review of Anatomy of A Fall and Kendell's take on the new Bob Marley: One Love movie. All of that plus they reveal next weeks Battle Episode Category and film Picks.

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Blow The Man Down (2019) vs. The Gentlemen (2019)

How much fish is too much fish? Is Jeremy Strong a good actor? Will Matthew McConaughey ever escape his Lincoln Spokesperson persona? All of these questions and more will be answered on today's battle episode. Join Mike and Kendell as they rock the boat and give these two movies the old bobs your uncle. It's a fast paced old fashioned mens movie versus a female lead charmer with plenty to offer in the way of mystery. But these two movies have far more in common than one might think. Tune in for some laughs and a healthy dose of film knowledge on this weeks episode of the Modern Classics Podcast.

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The main topic for todays episode is the surplus of sequels coming out this year. Do we need another Gladiator film? Who is Twisters for and why does Mike like the original so much? Will the I.P. recycling ever end? Your hosts will attempt to answer these question and so much more on this week's Prequel Episode. Plus Kendell's break down of the Oscar nominated Documentary Shorts and a round of the Modern Classics new game "Making the Cut". If you enjoy the show be sure to rate and review.

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