The 4th Wall

Happy New Year! We open up the year with a brief discussion on career goals (4:50). A look at season one of 'The Mandalorian' (22:23). 'Marriage Story' is well-delivered, but is it marketed deceptively (28:43)? '1917' is a one-shot technical masterpiece, and may be our favorite film of 2019 (37:05). Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' wonderfully marries multiple genres in this odd family tale (1:01:50). Sleeper picks (1:14:03). And more!

What a year it's been! First off, we would like to thank all of our listeners for, well, listening! We truly appreciate all of the love and support.

Nolan wows us with the trailer for 'Tenet' (9:09). 'The Woman in the Window' looks exciting (16:12). Reviews are in for 'Cats' and they're not good; but is a new bad precedent being set (22:00)? Our favorite Xmas films, and what counts as a Christmas movie (32:13). We talk our fav projects from 2019, and the past decade (43:02). The 'Star Wars' saga comes to an epic close - despite fanboys (1:10:22). Sleeper picks (1:27:35). And more!

We start breaking down new trailers (9:26). Keanu vs. Keanu (43:42). SAG Awards noms (52:25). 'Black Christmas' had an inconsistent tone (54:54). '6 Underground' is like a Michael Bay supercut (1:00:41)! 'Richard Jewell' was quite different from its trailer (1:13:24). Adam Sandler shines in 'Uncut Gems' (1:24:05). 'Bombshell' is perfectly uncomfortable (1:31:40). Lastly, 'Jumanji' is still quite funny (1:43:55). Sleeper picks (1:57:32). And more!

There's a ton of new trailers this week. Is it too late for 'Black Widow' (11:08)? Something feels off about 'Wonder Woman 1984' (29:30). Ryan Reynolds was made for 'Free Guy' (38:35). 'No Time To Die' brings back gadgets to 007 (45:22). 'Ghostbusters Afterlife' looks amazing (52:29). 'The Movies That Made Us' on Netflix is great (57:40). The Golden Globe nominations are out, and there are massive snubs (1:06:15). Sleeper picks (1:28:32). And more!

The trailer for 'Antebellum' has us very curious (4:50). 'Watchmen' just gets better and better (20:38)! 'His Dark Materials' is visually impressive (32:10). Our thoughts on the Baby Yoda show ('The Mandalorian') (35:20). HBO's 'Mrs. Fletcher' is quite a unique show (43:01). '21 Bridges' is a fun watch (49:12). 'Queen & Slim' is unapologetically black (54:27). 'Knives Out' is a masterful whodunit (1:07:29). Sleeper picks (1:15:48). And more!

We're joined by directer Aleksandar ''Xandar'' Ivicic (@aleksandarivicic) and Jonathan Lopez (@thatguynamedjonathan). The new 'Fantasy Island' trailer reshapes the franchise (9:43). We are officially on the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut bandwagon (29:30). Netflix secures rights to Nickelodeon content (46:01). Henry reviews 'Ford v Ferrari' (57:02). 'Charlie's Angels' underperformed, but why (1:06:03)? Xandar shares his experience with independent filmmaking (1:45:15). Xandar gives us a sleeper pick (2:22:14). And more!

The redesigned Sonic the Hedgehog is much more our speed (2:37). Several trailers, from 'Scoob!' and 'Soul' to 'The Invisible Man' and 'Richard Jewell' (6:33). Netflix teases the 'Selena Quintanilla' series (20:28). A message to new actors about headshots (27:44). Disney+ is here (38:31) and 'The Mandalorian' is quite the ice breaker (49:49). 'Rick and Morty' is finally back (57:24)! 'American Son' on Netflix is a movie, but really a play (1:04:24). 'Doctor Sleep' is masterful (1:12:52). Sleeper picks (1:30:25). And more!

The trailer for 'The Photograph' has us thinking about black love stories on screen (5:15). The final trailers for 'Jumanji' (19:20) and 'Bad Boys For Life' (33:07) have us talking. The cast for 'The Batman' is stacking up (39:45)! HBO's 'His Dark Materials' makes up for 2007's 'The Golden Compass' (50:17). 'Terminator Dark Fate' brings up a question about CGI use today (57:22). An action-packed sleeper picks segment (kinda) (1:09:29). And more!

First and foremost, RIP to John Witherspoon.