This week we talk about the films that grab us from the very beginning, whether it be with an engaging title sequence or an inventive opening scene. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This week we talk about two period pieces that came out in 2016. The first is a Pablo Larrain film starring Natalie Portman that garnered her an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Jaqueline Kennedy with an amazing (also Oscar-nomitated) score by Micachu. We then try to figure out if the second film (Allied) is a spy movie or a love story or a visual effects showcase... Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This week we talk about the final chapter in Hugh Jackman's portrayal of the Wolverine spanning 17 years. How does the film's grittier and bloodier take on the Logan character compare to the other films and was the R-rating necessary to the telling of this story? We also talk about the pre-film Deadpool 2 trailer (now with Cherry Garcia!!) Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This is a quick episode right before the Oscars, so that we can get in the last few movies that we have seen before the ceremony. Josh also talks about some crazy coincidences on his vacation. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

Here are our predictions for how it will go down on Oscar night. We not only try to glean how the Academy will vote, but we also pick who we would vote for in each of the major categories if we actually had a vote. Check back for a minisode right before the Oscars to see if our minds have changed after seeing even more of the nominated movies. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This week we each finish up our countdown of our top 10 films of 2016. Keep an eye out for our next podcast, which will be our Oscar picks for the year 2016. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This is our "end of the year" countdown of our favorite movies that came out in 2016. This episode is the first part of the list. We both count down our lists from 10 to 6 and explain why we want to single out these particular movies. Next week is 5 through 1! Josh also mentions a website that has dvd commentary tracks available as mp3s so you can listen to them like podcasts! Here is the link: criterioncommentaries.com. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This week we talk about two Oscar contenders. Hidden Figures focuses on three African-American women in early 1960's Virginia that fight against racial and gender barriers and help our country to safely put men in space at the height of the space race. The picture and screenplay were nominated as well as Octavia Spencer for her supporting performance. Captain Fantastic looks at a family that is completely off the grid and all of the benefits and difficulties that come with that. Viggo Mortensen was nominated for his leading performance. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This week we experience Kenneth Lonergan's vision of a man who is forced to return to his small hometown and face his past while dealing with his nephew's future. Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges each give Oscar-nominated performances that have to be seen, even if just once. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This is a film in three parts about an African-American boy struggling with how society is telling him how to be a man. Barry Jenkins (writer/director) brings us an Oscar-nominated coming of age film told in a unique way with great acting and a pitch perfect score. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.