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On the podcast this week, Steven “The Man” Reyes and Sean are getting dusty and bloody while talking about the incredible John Hillcoat Australian western, The Proposition.

There are so many guns in this movie! Jeez, this one starts with a bang. Actually, more like several hundred bangs and they just keep coming throughout the entire movie. We’re pretty horrified by the constant violence that took place in this movie and couldn’t be more glad that we live in a time when we don’t have to worry as much about dying in a flurry of Australian bullets. Still doesn’t stop us from talking about guns to no end.

Who can blame us? There are so many guns in this movie!

Story-wise, though, The Proposition is simple on the surface but has a depth and complexity in its characters that keeps you invested, even through its violence. It can be summed up pretty simply: A man has to find his murderous older brother so he can save his younger brother’s life. Oh, and everyone’s sweaty.

It’s a slow burn kind of film, but it never lets up. The action is intense, the performances are on another level, and the production is immaculate. It’s a film that’s definitely worth seeing at least once, so long as you can stomach a fair amount of violence.

And guns. Did we mention there are a lot of guns?

(Recorded on March 25, 2020)

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - IMDb

Bonnie and Clyde - IMDb

The Last Samurai - IMDb

Badlands - IMDb

Sheriff suspends efforts to close L.A. gun stores amid coronavirus restrictions - Los Angeles Times

Nick Cave

Color Out of Space - IMDb

Red Right Hand - YouTube

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Wikipedia

The Road - IMDb

Lawless - IMDb

John Hurt - IMDb

V for Vendetta - IMDb

Sean Bean Death Reel - YouTube

Gallagher - Watermelon Pig (Sledge-O-Matic) - YouTube

The Mask of Zorro - IMDb

Danny Huston - IMDb

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Tom Cruise without a shirt at around 54 years old

Seriously, Tom Cruise, much respect. You’re a madman!

The Rover - IMDb

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On the podcast this week, Steven and Sean are heading out on a father-son road trip in the very fun Jon Favreau film, Chef.

We should probably give a public service announcement right off the bat with this one. Ahem:

Don’t watch this wonderful film on an empty stomach. You’re going to seriously regret it when you see that delicious grilled cheese sandwich being made and have to drop everything to make your own. Or those Cubanos. Or maybe those amazing beignets.

Excuse me for a moment. I need to eat something right now.

…

Okay, I’m back. Jon Favreau knocks it out of the park with this film as Chef Carl Casper, a man whose drive and determination to always be the best chef ever keeps him from realizing that he’s missing out on the truly important parts of his life. Things like his passion for cooking, having fun in life, and most importantly, his own son. Luckily, all it takes for him to get some real perspective on life is a very public screaming meltdown in the middle of a packed restaurant. Easy as that, right folks?

Good thing for us, though, because after that bit the real meat of this movie is a road trip that Casper takes with his son. It. Is. Delightful. Food is cooked, relationships are strengthened, and memories are made. All while a joyful and very danceable soundtrack plays throughout. We’re big fans of this film and we’re excited to talk about it here.

Oh, and for all who are wondering…

IT’S MOLTEN!

(Recorded on March 11, 2020)

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Chef - IMDb

Binging with Babish: Cubanos from Chef - YouTube

Join Andrew Rea as he replicates the amazing Cubanos made throughout this film. It’s a treat for the eyes that’ll end with a treat for the mouth.

The Chef Show: Chef Film Recipes - Netflix

Jon Favreau joins Korean American chef, Roy Choi, in this wonderful Netflix show. Enjoy this episode where they recreate a bunch of the food they made in the film.

Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos - Taco Bell

The fabled In-N-Out Menu

The famous grilled cheese scene from Chef - YouTube

Cooking banana, or plátano - Wikipedia

Get yourself some authentic beignet mix straight from Café Du Monde and make some French doughnuts!

The incredibly seductive pasta aglio e olio scene from Chef - YouTube

Our episode on The Lighthouse - Apple Podcasts

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On the podcast this week, Steven and Sean are heading out on a father-son road trip in the very fun Jon Favreau film, Chef.

We should probably give a public service announcement right off the bat with this one. Ahem:

Don’t watch this wonderful film on an empty stomach. You’re going to seriously regret it when you see that delicious grilled cheese sandwich being made and have to drop everything to make your own. Or those Cubanos. Or maybe those amazing beignets.

Excuse me for a moment. I need to eat something right now.

…

Okay, I’m back. Jon Favreau knocks it out of the park with this film as Chef Carl Casper, a man whose drive and determination to always be the best chef ever keeps him from realizing that he’s missing out on the truly important parts of his life. Things like his passion for cooking, having fun in life, and most importantly, his own son. Luckily, all it takes for him to get some real perspective on life is a very public screaming meltdown in the middle of a packed restaurant. Easy as that, right folks?

Good thing for us, though, because after that bit the real meat of this movie is a road trip that Casper takes with his son. It. Is. Delightful. Food is cooked, relationships are strengthened, and memories are made. All while a joyful and very danceable soundtrack plays throughout. We’re big fans of this film and we’re excited to talk about it here.

Oh, and for all who are wondering…

IT’S MOLTEN!

(Recorded on March 11, 2020)

Links and Show Notes:

More Movies Please! - Libsyn

Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-movies-please/id1500339297

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Chef - IMDb

Binging with Babish: Cubanos from Chef - YouTube

Join Andrew Rea as he replicates the amazing Cubanos made throughout this film. It’s a treat for the eyes that’ll end with a treat for the mouth.

The Chef Show: Chef Film Recipes - Netflix

Jon Favreau joins Korean American chef, Roy Choi, in this wonderful Netflix show. Enjoy this episode where they recreate a bunch of the food they made in the film.

Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos - Taco Bell

The fabled In-N-Out Menu

The famous grilled cheese scene from Chef - YouTube

Cooking banana, or plátano - Wikipedia

Get yourself some authentic beignet mix straight from Café Du Monde and make some French doughnuts!

The incredibly seductive pasta aglio e olio scene from Chef - YouTube

Our episode on The Lighthouse - Apple Podcasts

Send us Fan Mail

On the podcast this week, Steven and Sean are taking matters into their own hands with the tense Nick Cassavetes film, John Q.

In a movie that could probably only happen in the U.S., Denzel Washington holds up an entire hospital emergency room because their kid is dying and they’re not wealthy enough to be cared for by insurance companies. How is any of that okay?

Answer: it’s not.

Podcast-wise, Sean starts things off by inquiring from Steven what this movie means to him. This one is a Steven suggestion, and a particularly heavy one, so Sean wanted to know what sort of role this movie played in his dear co-host’s life. This leads into an impassioned discussion about the real world parallels that this movie displays, and also poking some fun at some of the more ridiculous hostages in the film. Speaking of those hostages, it’s a good time to remind everyone that abuse of any kind isn’t good and should really lead to a macing in the face. Every single time.

Sean has some opposing feelings about the movie. Folks, he’s got some thoughts about this one before remembering that this is just a movie and maybe there are better things to feel upset about. Like the sorry reality of healthcare in the U.S. or how much of a jerk face Ray Liotta is in this one. Man, what a jerk face!

But what a committed performance by Denzel Washington! Is it any wonder why he’s one of the all-time greats? He helped give this movie the gravitas it needed. His performance alone is reason enough to watch John Q. Hats off to him.

(Recorded on March 3, 2020)

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John Q - IMDb

Chef - IMDb

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On the podcast this week, Steven and Sean are taking matters into their own hands with the tense Nick Cassavetes film, John Q.

In a movie that could probably only happen in the U.S., Denzel Washington holds up an entire hospital emergency room because their kid is dying and they’re not wealthy enough to be cared for by insurance companies. How is any of that okay?

Answer: it’s not.

Podcast-wise, Sean starts things off by inquiring from Steven what this movie means to him. This one is a Steven suggestion, and a particularly heavy one, so Sean wanted to know what sort of role this movie played in his dear co-host’s life. This leads into an impassioned discussion about the real world parallels that this movie displays, and also poking some fun at some of the more ridiculous hostages in the film. Speaking of those hostages, it’s a good time to remind everyone that abuse of any kind isn’t good and should really lead to a macing in the face. Every single time.

Sean has some opposing feelings about the movie. Folks, he’s got some thoughts about this one before remembering that this is just a movie and maybe there are better things to feel upset about. Like the sorry reality of healthcare in the U.S. or how much of a jerk face Ray Liotta is in this one. Man, what a jerk face!

But what a committed performance by Denzel Washington! Is it any wonder why he’s one of the all-time greats? He helped give this movie the gravitas it needed. His performance alone is reason enough to watch John Q. Hats off to him.

(Recorded on March 3, 2020)

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John Q - IMDb

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In the latest installment of our monthly B-movie series, Steven and Sean are falling into the wood chipper over the gruesome yet hilarious Eli Craig film, Tucker and Dale vs Evil.

Will this one be brilliant or will it be a dreaded blunder? Well, clearly you need to listen to the episode to find out.

From horny teenagers to warm and cuddly hillbillies, this movie has it all. We’re talking love, murder, curious uses of beer, and a pretty annoying psychopath. We don’t know what was going on with the kids in this film, but boy did they pay for their misunderstandings. I mean, c’mon, just take a second to think things through, guys! None of them had to die.

But then I guess there wouldn’t be a movie.

This movie features the most violent case of mistaken identity/hillbilly prejudice we’ve ever seen in a film. Hey people, just because someone looks like an evil, murdering hillbilly mountain-person doesn’t mean they’re an evil, murdering hillbilly mountain-person. Sometimes, that person just wants to enjoy their creepy mountain cabin or strike up a nice conversation with a pretty girl. We could all use a little more open-mindedness.

As we now know, our lives could depend on it.

We’re calling this one a B-movie, but it’s got an A-movie cast, an A-movie production, and A-movie fun. Not too many people know about this movie and that’s a shame. Is it gory? Sure. Is it still fun and worth your time? Hell yes!

(Recorded on April 8, 2020)

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Tucker and Dale vs Evil - IMDb

Snakes on a Plane from More Movies Please! - Apple Podcasts

Check out our previous B-movie entry by clicking the link above. It’s Snakes on a Plane and it was interesting, to say the least.

Sharktopus - IMDb

Alan Tudyk - IMDb

Firefly - IMDb

Serenity - IMDb

Firefly opening theme - YouTube

You’re welcome Firefly fans.

Tyler Labine - IMDb

Reaper - IMDb

Katrina Bowden - IMDb

30 Rock - IMDb

Psycho Killer by Talking Heads - YouTube

Pabst Blue Ribbon

Rubber - IMDb

The Conjuring - IMDb

Oculus - IMDb

Karen Gillan - IMDb

Cabin Fever - IMDb

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In the latest installment of our monthly B-movie series, Steven and Sean are falling into the wood chipper over the gruesome yet hilarious Eli Craig film, Tucker and Dale vs Evil.

Will this one be brilliant or will it be a dreaded blunder? Well, clearly you need to listen to the episode to find out.

From horny teenagers to warm and cuddly hillbillies, this movie has it all. We’re talking love, murder, curious uses of beer, and a pretty annoying psychopath. We don’t know what was going on with the kids in this film, but boy did they pay for their misunderstandings. I mean, c’mon, just take a second to think things through, guys! None of them had to die.

But then I guess there wouldn’t be a movie.

This movie features the most violent case of mistaken identity/hillbilly prejudice we’ve ever seen in a film. Hey people, just because someone looks like an evil, murdering hillbilly mountain-person doesn’t mean they’re an evil, murdering hillbilly mountain-person. Sometimes, that person just wants to enjoy their creepy mountain cabin or strike up a nice conversation with a pretty girl. We could all use a little more open-mindedness.

As we now know, our lives could depend on it.

We’re calling this one a B-movie, but it’s got an A-movie cast, an A-movie production, and A-movie fun. Not too many people know about this movie and that’s a shame. Is it gory? Sure. Is it still fun and worth your time? Hell yes!

(Recorded on April 8, 2020)

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Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-movies-please/id1500339297

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Tucker and Dale vs Evil - IMDb

Snakes on a Plane from More Movies Please! - Apple Podcasts

Check out our previous B-movie entry by clicking the link above. It’s Snakes on a Plane and it was interesting, to say the least.

Sharktopus - IMDb

Alan Tudyk - IMDb

Firefly - IMDb

Serenity - IMDb

Firefly opening theme - YouTube

You’re welcome Firefly fans.

Tyler Labine - IMDb

Reaper - IMDb

Katrina Bowden - IMDb

30 Rock - IMDb

Psycho Killer by Talking Heads - YouTube

Pabst Blue Ribbon

Rubber - IMDb

The Conjuring - IMDb

Oculus - IMDb

Karen Gillan - IMDb

Cabin Fever - IMDb

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On the podcast this week, Steven and Sean are melting our brains with the creepy Denis Villeneuve film, Enemy.

We discover right off the bat that this probably isn’t the movie you want to watch while you’re at work. Not in the least. Throw on something from Disney+ if you want to watch something while you’re supposed to be working because Enemy ain’t it.

Theories abound between us with this movie. Why are there two Jake Gyllenhaals? Are there two Jake Gyllenhaals? Why is Canada so yellow? And what the heck is up with the spiders? Arachnophobes, for the love of Jake, stay away from this movie! Sean is schooled by Steven by some of the finer points of the mystery surrounding Jake Gyllenhaal’s characters in this movie. Or is it character, singular? This growing realization about the characters in this movie blew our minds and we’re pretty sure it’s going to blow your mind, too.

Be sure to wear a hat, friend.

Enemy is a fascinating movie made by a director that, even as he was just beginning to get noticed by the greater film world, is clearly just showing off. This movie is tense, mysterious, gorgeous to look at, and incredibly well-acted. Jump on into this one and try to puzzle it out with us.

(Recorded on February 25, 2020)

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Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-movies-please/id1500339297

Enemy - IMDb

Incendies - IMDb

Prisoners - IMDb

The exact image of us trying to figure out what was happening in this movie.

50 First Dates - IMDb

Revisiting the Ending of Denis Villeneuve’s Enemy, Spiders and All - Vulture

Creepy Crawlers commercial - YouTube

Predestination - IMDb

Wes Anderson - IMDb

iZombie - IMDb

Enemy trailer - YouTube

Give the trailer for this film a watch to see why we’re commenting on just how weirdly yellow this film is.

My Favorite Murder - Apple Podcasts

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On the podcast this week, Steven and Sean are melting our brains with the creepy Denis Villeneuve film, Enemy.

We discover right off the bat that this probably isn’t the movie you want to watch while you’re at work. Not in the least. Throw on something from Disney+ if you want to watch something while you’re supposed to be working because Enemy ain’t it.

Theories abound between us with this movie. Why are there two Jake Gyllenhaals? Are there two Jake Gyllenhaals? Why is Canada so yellow? And what the heck is up with the spiders? Arachnophobes, for the love of Jake, stay away from this movie! Sean is schooled by Steven by some of the finer points of the mystery surrounding Jake Gyllenhaal’s characters in this movie. Or is it character, singular? This growing realization about the characters in this movie blew our minds and we’re pretty sure it’s going to blow your mind, too.

Be sure to wear a hat, friend.

Enemy is a fascinating movie made by a director that, even as he was just beginning to get noticed by the greater film world, is clearly just showing off. This movie is tense, mysterious, gorgeous to look at, and incredibly well-acted. Jump on into this one and try to puzzle it out with us.

(Recorded on February 25, 2020)

Links and Show Notes:

More Movies Please! - Libsyn

Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-movies-please/id1500339297

Enemy - IMDb

Incendies - IMDb

Prisoners - IMDb

The exact image of us trying to figure out what was happening in this movie.

50 First Dates - IMDb

Revisiting the Ending of Denis Villeneuve’s Enemy, Spiders and All - Vulture

Creepy Crawlers commercial - YouTube

Predestination - IMDb

Wes Anderson - IMDb

iZombie - IMDb

Enemy trailer - YouTube

Give the trailer for this film a watch to see why we’re commenting on just how weirdly yellow this film is.

My Favorite Murder - Apple Podcasts

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On the podcast this week, Steven and Sean are wading into some serious (and seriously funny) family drama in the Shawn Levy film, This Is Where I Leave You.

So why exactly does everyone want a piece of Jason Bateman? That’s the question we’re aiming to answer in this podcast episode. Is it his sense of humor? His bearded face? The rumor we’re creating right now about his desperate love of artisanal, hand-crafted saltwater taffy? Spoiler warning: we don’t actually figure this question out. What we do figure out is that the family in this movie, the Altmans, have got a whole lot of heavy issues going on. “Dysfunctional” just doesn’t seem to cover it with these folks.

The film does a wonderful job of walking a fine line between hilarious and depressing, which is impressive considering it starts with the death of a beloved family member. But hey, even in mourning there’s always room for healing as a family and getting it on with old flames, am I right?

Right?

Is this thing on?

This is a touching movie that we were happy to see and talk about in this episode. It also has one of the best casts we’ve ever seen. Jason Bateman and Tina Fey and Adam Driver AND Jane Fonda?! Come on, how much more greatness do you need?

(Recorded on February 19, 2020)

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More Movies Please! - Libsyn

Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-movies-please/id1500339297

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The Kristen Bell episode of Inside of You - Apple Podcasts

Shiva - Wikipedia

Ben Schwartz - IMDb

About Us - More Movies Please! on Apple Podcasts

This Is Where I Leave You trailer - YouTube

Bella - IMDb

Bella trailer - YouTube

Beginners - IMDb

Beginners trailer - YouTube

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