Screen Slurps

This week it's all about the brand new film that helps us understand the classic "I Love Lucy" with the brand new hit biopic "Being the Ricardos"! A film with fantastic actors portraying classic talent, "Being the Ricardos" helps show some of the foundations around the classic sitcom "I Love Lucy" and what helped truly piece the show together as it was being made. Though the film displays some of the happier moments throughout their career, it is partnered with some of the great drama that was famous through their career as well. We discuss this and more on our episode this week! Film summary: In 1952, Hollywood power couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face personal and professional obstacles that threaten their careers, their relationship, and their hit television show.

This week we're talking all about the brand new film that takes us into the rollercoaster mindset of working in a classic carnival in the brand new film directed by Guillermo Del Toro, "Nightmare Alley". A film with waves of personalities throughout, "Nightmare Alley" showcases some glamorous production design, classic film noir elements, and actors and actresses you don't want to miss. We discuss this and more on our episode this week! Film summary: In 1940s New York, down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle endears himself to a clairvoyant and her mentalist husband at a traveling carnival. Using newly acquired knowledge, Carlisle crafts a golden ticket to success by swindling the elite and wealthy. Hoping for a big score, he soon hatches a scheme to con a dangerous tycoon with help from a mysterious psychologist who might be his most formidable opponent yet.

This week we're diving into a Bollywood film that the two of us knew absolutely nothing about going into, "Sooryavanshi"! An action packed film that is the 4th film of a popular series, "Sooryavanshi" finds its way around through ups and downs of action, thriller, and even comedic genre elements in the film. We discuss this and more on our episode this week! Film summary: A Mumbai cop pulls out all the stops to ensure the conspiracy that is about to attack his city is intercepted.

This episode is all about the comedic film you never saw coming, "The Master of Disguise"! A film that was written by and stars classic Saturday Night Live comedian Dana Carvey, "The Master of Disguise" showcases Carvey's ability to impersonate others. But does it truly do much more than that? We discuss this and more on our episode this week! Film summary: An Italian waiter fights off a criminal mastermind with his inherited powers of disguise.

This episode focuses on the all new film "The Tragedy of Macbeth"! Directed by Joel Coen, "The Tragedy of Macbeth" is a film adaptation of the famous play "Macbeth" written by William Shakespeare. Unlike many film adaptations of famous Shakespeare plays, "The Tragedy of Macbeth" still seems to find ways to keep it visually and audibly like a theatrical experience. We discuss this in more detail on this episode!

Film summary: A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland. His ambitious wife will do anything to support him in his plans of seizing power.

We're gonna make you and offer you can't refuse with our review of the famous classic film "The Godfather"!

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, "The Godfather" has become a staple for filmmakers and an influence for many. For its 50th anniversary this year we discuss some of the highlights of the film and what really makes this film stand out among others.

Film summary: Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleon.

On this episode, Adam and Laura take it back to talk all about the 2018 film "Stree".

Directed by Amar Kaushik, "Stree" is a mysterious Bollywood drama based upon the Rayalaseema legend of the 80's known as Oh Stree Repu Ra.

Film summary: In the town of Chanderi, legend tells of a mysterious woman who abducts men during festivals, leaving only their clothes behind. A group of friends set out to solve the mystery.

This week on Screen Slurps! We're taking one look at the end of the world in the all new film "Don't Look Up"! Written and directed by Adam McKay, "Don't Look Up" features an all star cast containing stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, and Jennifer Lawrence to name a few. Film summary: Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth.

On this weeks episode, Adam and Laura discuss the 1996 film "Mars Attacks!"

Directed by Tim Burton, "Mars Attacks!" features an ensemble cast that includes Jack Nicholson, Pierce Brosnan, Glenn Close, Natalie Portman, Annette Bening, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, and many more.

Film summary: Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor.