After two weeks of lists, the fellas return to reviewing new movies. On the docket: Nate Parker’s The Birth of a Nation and Ava DuVernay’s 13th. Jared briefly discusses his screenings at Mill Valley Film Festival. Joe describes a movie as a “piss-cutter.”

Autumn is here, and the guys share their favorite films for the season. Joe and Jared upset Michael with their #1 picks. Michael rants about political disenchantment.

Halloween is just around the corner, so the guys share some of their favorite horror movies for the holiday. Jared surprises Michael and Joe with two of his movie blind spots.

The new take on The Magnificent Seven prompts the guys to list their favorite remakes. Michael and Joe make a bet regarding the release strategy for One More Time with Feeling. Jared and Joe disagree on Clint Eastwood’s Sully and lay out their frustrations with Mr. Robot S2.

Jared talks about his experience at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival and reveals the best movies, worst movies, pleasant surprises, and disappointments in this year’s lineup. Joe manages to work in references to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and Gremlins 2: The New Batch.

Michael, Jared, and Joe have different reactions to the latest Herzog documentary. Joe analyzes the awfulness of 2016’s summer movie slate. Michael starts a debate about the sustained recognizability of Billy Elliot.

Jared and Joe praise King Hu’s A Touch of Zen to the heavens, but Michael can’t find an “in” to the wuxia genre. The conversation quickly turns into a discussion about how certain film movements and national cinemas appeal to some people more than others. Michael asserts the necessity of preparation through research before screening; [...]

Michael and Joe shred Suicide Squad. Jared and Joe react to the new Bourne entry. Joe chastises his co-hosts for not drinking while recording. Michael offers listeners a guarantee related to his recommendations.

Michael describes his experience at San Diego Comic-Con. Jared and Joe disagree over Café Society, but they find common ground on Star Trek Beyond and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Joe and Jared talk about actors defecating on camera.

Sorry for the website and podcast issues. We’re finally back! In this delayed episode, Jared explains why he loves Letterboxd and tries to convince Michael to use it. Joe and Jared briefly discuss their favorite films and performances of the year so far. Michael previews his trip to San Diego Comic-Con. Joe talks about an [...]