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The guys discuss Steven Spielberg's memoir movie, The Fabelmans. Jared and Joe recommend some of the year's best docs, while Michael talks about the challenges of making his own independent documentary feature, Beyond Human Nature.

Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin, a tragicomedy of feuding friends, is the topic of this episode. Jared, Michael, and Joe briefly get into their own feud over Kevin Smith. Jared reflects on the series run of Atlanta. Joe champions the latest adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front. Michael digs into Russian literature.

A double review episode for two acclaimed films from this year's Cannes competition: Ruben Östlund's Palme-winning Triangle of Sadness and James Gray's Armageddon Time. Jared recommends a buzzy TV series, while Joe talks about his recent audiobook binge.

The guys are eager to discuss the return of director Todd Field with his acclaimed character study, Tár. But first, Michael opines on the state of the fall movie season and the upcoming Oscar race. Joe explores an old horror franchise. Jared recommends a Herzog parody.

Baz Luhrmann returns with an Elvis biopic, and the guys don't agree on the results. Joe recommends a new Netflix series. Jared dives into the work of Atom Egoyan. Michael anticipates the latest Robert McKee book.

The guys examine Andrew Dominik's controversial Marilyn Monroe picture. Jared recommends two new streaming films. Joe discusses Ti West's two films from this year. Michael returns to the work of Woody Allen.

Before his next Mad Max film, George Miller delivers an oddball fantasy romance, and the guys discuss it. Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on the innovation and influence of the recently departed Jean-Luc Godard. Joe and Jared recommend a new horror film while Michael catches up with an acclaimed TV series from a decade ago.

The guys take a break from film to discuss two recent TV series at opposite ends of their runs: Better Call Saul and The Bear. Warning: This is a spoiler-heavy episode for both shows. The Bear is up first; jump to the 38-minute mark for Better Call Saul.

It's the 10-year anniversary of the podcast! Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on the past decade of cinema and friendship. Then they celebrate by conducting a film draft from the movies they have reviewed on the pod over the years. Buckle up, it's a long, winding ride!

Jordan Peele's latest film is a sci-fi spectacle that the guys are eager to dissect, but they disagree on its plot logistics. Joe recommends an Irish miniseries with two breakout stars. Jared raves about a metatextual miniseries that addresses a filmmaking consideration Michael identifies. All three cohosts are apprehensive about a Heat sequel.