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Josh and Nick debate the most important figures of film in the 21st century. Like, rate, subscribe!

Josh and Nick cover a film they brought up 100+ episodes ago with Richard Linklater’s adaptation of the Philip K. Dick novel, A Scanner Darkly. Bob Sabiston’s invention of the Rotoshop software and its implementation on this film. The themes of Philip K. Dick. School Of Rock Money. We remember those who were punished for “living”. What does it mean to be an epic filmmaker? Like, rate, subscribe!

Josh and Nick indulge in Cubanos and Grilled Cheeses as they discuss 2014’s Chef. Jon Favreau’s journey as an indie filmmaker to one of the biggest players in modern Hollywood. A not so subtle critique of critics. Roy Choi’s food truck revolution, and how it parallels Jon Favreau’s career. Like, rate, subscribe!

Josh and Nick venture to 1920s New York with James Gray’s 6th motion picture, The Immigrant. They talk about James Gray’s commitment to a formalist career, and the challenges it comes with. Is there redemption for the irredeemable? How does it relate to the films blackballed release? Why should the first and last shot of your film be the most impactful? Like, rate, subscribe!

Josh and Nick want to know - have you heard of a conspiracy theory before? Well then join us this week as we discuss thriller-mockumentary Operation Avalanche. Matt Johnson’s diverse and burgeoning career. A guest calls in. Did we land on the moon? Like, rate, subscribe!

Josh and Nick pitch some movies as candidates for the Criterion Collection. Like, rate, subscribe!

Josh and Nick conclude the Creed Trilogy with a format absolutely no one asked for... That’s right, folks, it’s the return of the Road Dawgs Watchalong! Sync up the movie and watch along with the dawgs as they riff, share behind-the-scenes tidbits, and wonder where the Creed franchise goes next.

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Josh and Nick heard this is a place where podcasters go to build themselves back up again. To be reborn… And that’s why they’re going full tilt for this week’s film, Creed II. They discuss Ryan Coogler’s exit and Steven Caple Jr.’s insertion into the director’s chair. The evolving roles on and off set of Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. What does this movie do right? What parts have “Sequelitis”? Like, rate, subscribe!

Josh and Nick put on their mitts to duke it out over Ryan Coogler’s sophomore effort, 2015’s Creed. Favorite Sports Tropes. The Coogler-MBJ connection. What is this movie’s reputation in 2026, and how much of that is its own fault? Is Creed better than Rocky? Like, rate, subscribe!

Josh and Nick get their soccer jerseys and finest Italian leather out for this week’s film, The Hand Of God. They chat about writer/ director Paolo Sorrentino’s career, and how his real life inspired the film. Is Netflix still interested in giving auteurs a platform to make their films? What do we do with grief? What are the “coming of age” tropes? Like, rate, subscribe!