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On this weeks episode, we find out what value truly means (metaphorically) as we talk about our viewing of the film Poor Things! Poor Things follows the life of the character Bella, who is Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, and set on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. She grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation in a film that is set in Oxford and Northamptonshire, England. Does Bella truly grow to understand the adventures and concepts of what life brings? We cover this and more on this weeks episode!

On this weeks episode, what does it take Oliver Quick to be accepted by others at Oxford University in the new film Saltburn! Saltburn is a film that is set in Oxford and Northamptonshire, England. It focuses on an Oxford University student who becomes fixated with a popular, aristocratic fellow student at his university, who later invites him to spend the summer at his eccentric family's estate.  As the story continues to move forward, will Oliver truly fully connect with this student? We cover this and more on this weeks episode!

On this weeks episode, we're asking the question do you know how to drive a racecar? Or more importantly, were you aware video games could inspire you to become a racecar driver?!  Gran Turismo is a film based upon the true story of Jann Mardenborough, whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver. As the story moves forward and races continue to peak, can Jann truly hit his highest potential in the film? What sort of twists and turns could happen on the race track? We cover this and more on this weeks episode!

On this weeks episode, it's all about understanding relationships as we dive into the all new film Past Lives. Past Lives is a film that showcases the story of two people in a close bond throughout their life. As the story moves forward though, the questions remains whether or not they should truly be in a romantic relationship with one another or whether they see that for themselves. What perils sink into the story of this film? We cover this and more on this weeks episode!

On this weeks episode, we're going back to ye olden times with treasure, bandits, and drama between friends like you may have never thought as we cover the film The Count of Monte Cristo! The Count of Monte Cristo is a film that displays the story of two friends in the era of Napoleon Bonapart in France. Edmond (Jim Caviezel) and Fernand (Guy Pierce) seem like two trusting friends; however, as the plot moves forward Fernand double crosses Edmond, calls him out as a traitor, and has him arrested. It's from here we begin to see where the road begins to lead for Edmond and the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.  What perils sink into the story of this film? What other films does this seem to relate with? We cover this and more on this weeks episode!

On this weeks episode, we take it back it to the college days of the 70's with National Lampoon's over the top cult classic Animal House! Animal House is a film that begins by following two freshmen that just want to be cool! Larry (Thomas Hulce) and Kent (Stephen Furst) attempt to pledge the snooty Omega Theta Pi House, but are summarily rejected. But they find acceptance with the Delta Tau Chi House and it's quick to see that college may not be all about good grades after all. What is it that makes this film keep coming back? What kind of things did they do that may not be acceptable these days? We cover this and more on this weeks episode!

We're back and we're blazing through the fantasy realms of the brand new film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! This weeks film follows Edgin (Chris Pine) and his group of fellow adventurers as they do what they can to steal a "Tablet of Reawakening", save the town, save Edgin's daughter, and many other perils along the way! How well does this film compare to the real tabletop game of Dungeons and Dragons? What are some things that make this film memorable? We discuss this and more on this weeks episode!

On this weeks episode, we're going back to the classics to take a look at the silent film Modern Times! Modern Times is a film that follows Charlie Chaplin's memorable character The Tramp employed at a state-of-the-art factory where the inescapable machinery completely overwhelms him, and where various mishaps keep getting him sent to prison. Very soon when an orphan girl (Paulette Goddard) gets introduced into the film, things become even crazier as they progress. How do the modern times of this film compare to our modern times now? What are some of the things that made the film so memorable? We discuss all this and more on this weeks episode!

We're back in full gear! This week we're taking a look at the 2013 thriller Prisoners. The film follows Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) who losses his 6 year old daughter Anna and is on the hunt to find where she has gone off to or who may have taken her. He begins to take matters into his own hands as the lead detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) pursues multiple leads and the pressure mounts. What kind of aspects does this film truly showcase? We discuss this and more on our episode this week!

This week we're taking a look at the unknown struggles of life with garden gnomes in the feature length animated film 'Gnome Alone'. The film follows a lead character Chloe (Becky G) who learns that there is more than she thought to the new home her mother has moved her into. In fact, so much more because she finds that she and the house gnomes are the only ones who can offer protection to the town. What sort of action does this film really show? Is it a comedy you should show your family? We discuss this and more on our episode this week!