Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 brings writer/director Aaron Sorkin back to the courtroom. Fr. Chip and Brian discuss this in-depth look at one of the defining moments of the 1960s, starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mark Rylance, Jeremy Strong, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, John Carroll Lynch, Frank Langella, and Michael Keaton.

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The last time Fr. Chip and Brian got to talk about movies was way back in March. The pandemic has taken an immeasurable toll on their favorite art form, but with pluck and grit and the aid of technology, the guys are back to share their love of cinema with you. That means they mostly talk about what has been available on streaming platforms. Thanks for sticking with us!

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Sometimes Fr. Chip and Brian want to talk but don't have anything specific to talk about. That’s how you get an episode like this! The guys discuss the effect of the Coronavirus on the movies, smoking, Spencer for Hire, Spencer Confidential, Mark Wahlberg, and Stephen King, among other things. We hope you enjoy this conversation that bounces from topic to unrelated topic.

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Fr. Chip and Brian discuss the TV shows they currently can’t get enough of, like Picard, The Outsider, Who Killed Malcom X, and Dr. Who. Listen in for some recommendations on shows from the recent and not-so-recent past that you should check out. Fr. Chip and Brian also go on tangents; lots and lots of tangents. From Dealey Plaza in Dallas to the Prog Rock band Rush, you wont know where this episode will take you, or why. Special note: The artist's name that Brian just couldn't remember is Salvador Dali.

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Fr. Chip and Brian take the opportunity post-Oscars to talk about the trends and ramifications that might result from the recent Academy Awards, and discuss what they might mean for the broader film world. They also take a look at some movies from 2019 that they've finally got around to watching, including JoJo Rabbit and Dr. Sleep.

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Fr. Chip and Brian take their best guesses as to who will bring home some little gold guys at the Oscars this coming Sunday, February 9. Fun facts: there is no host this year, and no clear front runner! Will Martin Scorsese bring home the second Academy Award of his long career? Can South Korea’s Parasite become the first foreign language film to win Best Picture? Only time will tell, but the guys are here to let you know what they think!

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Fr. Chip and Brian disagree about the Netflix movie The Laundromat starring Meryl Streep, Brian’s favorite actor Gary Oldman, and Antonio Banderas. They also discuss movies that teach viewers about important subjects that might be too dry to learn without the entertaining tools of the silver screen. A few films they talk about are Moneyball, The Big Short, and Traffic, among others.

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Every 10 years or so, we get an opportunity to take a cinematic stroll through the past. In this episode Fr. Chip and Brian undertake the surprisingly difficult task of coming up with their top 20 films from 2010 to 2019. A few that made the cut are Inception, Moonrise Kingdom, and Toy Story 3. Listen in to hear the rest! They also discuss the recent nominations for the 2020 Academy Awards.

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Fr. Chip and Brian count down the best movies of the past year. While they don't agree on much, they do have a good time reminiscing on 2019's hits. Spoiler alert: Fr. Chip’s favorite movie was Cats!

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Fr. Chip and Brian review the 2019 blockbuster Joker; the origin story of the most infamous comic book villain ever. They also talk about American History X, 127 Hours, and Eyes Wide Shut, and they discuss how watching movies with difficult subject matter can help us gain perspective on the lives and trials of others.

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