Socratic Cinema

Join the Socratic Cinema squad as they recount the epic tale of Pixar's Onward! In this episode, James bows down to Dan Scanlon's mastery of writing, Haleigh becomes inspired with the spirit of adventure, Kasey praises the film's most daring yet desired twists, and Charlie says he actually likes the movie, for once.

Join the Socratic Cinema squad as they wrap their minds around the wonderfully weird Moonrise Kingdom! In this episode, James realizes that his Scouts experience was way less exciting than it should have been, Haleigh fawns over the intricate details found in every frame, Kasey is taken aback by her first Wes Anderson experience, and Charlie figures out Wes Anderson's films are much better when animated.

This week, James gets up close and personal with one of his favorite movies of 2020 so far, Makoto Shinkai's Weathering With You. Join James for a spoiler-free review that touches on some of the movie's high points, before he dives into a spoiler-filled analysis on some of the film's bolder choices, and how it subverts expectations.   

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Join the Socratic Cinema squad as they decide whether or not The Irishman deserves the praise it's getting! In this episode, James thinks The Irishman is much better as two films, Haleigh reveals her own ties to the mob, Kasey flaunts her hidden history buff persona, and Charlie returns to form as the group grouch.  

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Join the Socratic Cinema squad as they discuss the complicated themes that Little Women deals with and absolutely nails! In this episode, James feels closer to Timothée Chalamet than ever before, Haleigh and Kasey dig into the movie's emotional core, and Charlie can't stop thinking about Lady Bird.  

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Join the Socratic Cinema squad as they discuss their predictions for the biggest winners at the 2020 Oscars! In this episode, James begs for Jojo Rabbit to finally win something, Haleigh falls in love with Once Upon in Hollywood all over again, Kasey learns she needs to see more movies, and Charlie betrays Marriage Story for a film he thinks can't be beat.  

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Join the Socratic Cinema squad as they discuss the masterpiece that is Marriage Story. In this episode, James admits this movie might even be better than Jojo Rabbit, Haleigh speaks to the film's hilariously real depiction of divorce, Kasey can't stop gushing over Adam Driver (again), and Charlie makes sure (several times) that everyone knows this is his favorite movie of the year.  

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Join the Socratic Cinema squad as they discuss the conclusions to two epic Star Wars series! In this episode, James learns how to be a become a critic, Haleigh stands up for the end of the Skywalker Saga, Kasey can't stop gushing over Adam Driver, and Charlie lets his Clone Wars nerd alter-ego go absolutely wild.  

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