Notorious by Chance

This week we got something special as for the first time since our first season we got a Copy-Cat Double Feature. This is where we look at 2 movies that had a similar premise that came out around the same time. Our first try at this had us looking at the Asteroid Movies of '98 (Armageddon and Deep Impact) this week we'll be looking at the Magic Movies of '06 The Prestige and The Illusionist. Both of these films came out in the same year and had similar subject matter, question is which did it better? That's what we're here to decide

Not long ago we lost an actor who we felt we took for granted for a long time, Alan Arkin. The man had a career that spanned over 70 years with a multitude of different types of performances whether it be lead, supporting, dramatic, comedic, whatever it was he could do it and do it well. So in honor of his life and career we're looking at a film that is often regarded as one of his best works 2006's Little Miss Sunshine. This is a landmark indie film of the 2000's and saw a great ensemble featuring both up and comers as well as established talents. What about this film captured the hearts of so many? We find out

Figures that as we have several high profile films underperforming at the box office our subject today is Box Office Bombs. 2008 was a summer known for ton of high profile hits like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, and WALL-E, it's also known for having one of the biggest bombs in cinematic history Speed Racer. Based on the manga of the same name Speed Racer was directed by the Wachowskis and was released just one week after Iron Man. Given the poor reception by critics and audiences at the time the film failed to generate traction at the box office resulting in a massive loss for WB. However in recent years the film has gained a massive following with some calling it a "misunderstood masterpiece." This is the first time either of us has watched this movie in several years so how do we feel abut it? We discuss Speed Racer right here on a brand new Notorious by Chance

Somehow we've ended up with 3 movies in a row celebrating milestone anniversaries. 30 years ago this year Philadelphia was released in theaters, it was the follow-up to Jonathan Demme's Oscar Darling The Silence of the Lambs, and it helped the emergence of two actors who would become icons of the screen in Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. The film is also regarded as being a landmark of how LGBT characters were portrayed in movies, which is fitting for Pride Month. There's a lot to talk about in this film so tune in as we discuss the film AND cast our very own remake

If we had to describe this episode in one sentence we would say "it really ties the show together." The Big Lebowski came out in 1998 and overtime has achieved not just cult status but a genuine reputation. People have gravitated towards it's memorable lines, scenarios, and (let's be honest here) utter lack of anything resembling a plot. At the center is Jeff Bridges as Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, who has also become recognized as not just his most iconic character but one of the funniest protagonists in film history. So 25 years later is this film really a masterpiece or are we all blinded by nostalgia? That's what we're here to discuss.

The original Beauty and the Beast is considered to be a classic not just in the realm of animation but films in general. It was met with widespread critical acclaim and was even the first animated film to garner a nomination for Best Picture. Jumping on the craze that Alice and Wonderland started in 2010 Disney decided to remake Beauty and the Beast in live action. The film debuted in March of 2017 to incredible commercial results finishing as the second highest grossing film of the year. On the contrary critic and audience reception seemed to be pretty mixed. What side of the coin do we fall on? That's what we're here to discuss

50 years ago, just 4 years after their last collaboration, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and director George Roy Hill collaborated once again on the 1973 smash hit The Sting. The crime caper won over critics, and audiences alike and even went on to win several Oscars including Best Picture. Still regarded as one of the best films of the 70s what is it about The Sting that won over so many and how does it hold up 50 years later? That's what we're here to discuss.

It's fitting that we decided to start a new tradition of reviewing the Best Picture winner just as we got maybe the craziest Bets Picture winner.............ever? Everything Everywhere All At Once blew both critics and audiences away with it's originality, themes, direction, and acting. It won h=just about every major Academy Award it was nominated for which is even more impressive considering it came out in March. That means it had to maintain momentum and stay in the conversation of Best Movies of the Year for 9 straight months. So what is it about this film that makes it so special? We find out!

Closing out Movie March this year we got the 2022 hit that captivated audiences and critics alike Top Gun: Maverick. Coming out a mere 36 years after the first film Top Gun: Maverick was a pleasant surprise to anyone who saw it. The film was a box office juggernaut, becoming the highest grossing film of Cruise's career, a critical darling, being one of the best reviewed films of the year, and even got a Best Picture Nomination. This is considered to be one of the best examples of a Legacy Sequel so what is it about this film that won over so many? That's what we're here to discuss.

The foundational idea of legacy sequels are all about coming back to a property and saying "yeah I still got it." Sometimes it works, other times it REALLY doesn't. Case in point today's movie Blues Brothers 2000. A desperate attempt by Dan Akyroyd and Jon Landis to recapture the magic of the first Blues Brothers 2000 fails to realize what made the first movie special. What exactly goes wrong? That's what we're here to discuss