The Cinema Chicks

This week, Hope and Madelyn are raving about BLUE BAYOU (2021) written and directed by Justin Chon. Where do we begin with this one? From the cinematography to the music, the screenplay to the performances, this film is EVERYTHING! It's absolutely heartbreaking and gut-wrenching but also the most beautiful thing ever. Can we talk about Oscars buzz yet for every category??? Also, shoutout to Justin Chon for being a genius in front of and behind the camera!

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Blue Bayou is in theatres now.

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BONUS EPISODE ALERT! We’re gushing (yet again) about Episode 2 of SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE on HBO Max, written and directed by Hagai Levy. If you thought last week’s episode hurt, just wait 'til this one!

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Scenes From a Marriage is available to stream on HBO MAX.

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This week, Hope and Madelyn are talking about WORTH (2021), directed by Sara Colangelo and written by Max Borenstein. This film is super timely as we honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11. It's a great story that everyone should watch at least once, but it won't be going on our rewatch list.

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Worth is available to stream on Netflix.

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BONUS EPISODE ALERT! This week, Hope and Madelyn are hopping into a BRAND NEW series on their favorite streaming platform HBO Max. Adapted from the Swedish mini-series turned film, Scenes From a Marriage by Ingmar Bergman, this series is a fresh and modern take on the critically acclaimed original. If you've listened to our latest episodes, you may have heard us rave about the trailer for this, setting our expectations VERY high! Spoiler alert: we were not disappointed! Hit play to hear all of our thoughts and join us for the next 5 weeks as we discuss the show along with our regular Wednesday episode releases!

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Scenes From a Marriage is available to stream on HBO MAX.

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This week, Hope and Madelyn are diving into ANNETTE (2021), directed by Leos Carax and written by Ron and Russel Mael. Making for an unlikely musical about a comedian and his opera singing wife, this takes many turns that we didn't quite expect. Although a hit at the Cannes Film Festival, we had some differing opinions. Make sure to hit play to hear all our thoughts, both good and bad!

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Annette is in theaters now and available to stream on Amazon Prime

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This week, Hope and Madelyn are talking REMINISCENCE (2021) written and directed by Lisa Joy. This definitely wasn’t our fav thing we’ve seen this year. Why are we still making movies about men searching for women?? Anyway, the production design was at least cool, we guess?

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Reminiscence is in theatres now and available to stream on HBO Max.

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This week, Hope and Madelyn are diving into BECKETT (2021), directed by Ferdinando Cito Filomarino and written by Kevin A. Rice This movie tried really hard to be something cool, but it was anything but cool. We’re hoping these actors signed on to this one just for the paycheck because there is truly nothing redeeming about it. Sorry not sorry!

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Beckett is available to stream on Netflix.

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This week, Hope and Madelyn are diving into RESPECT (2021), directed by Liesl Tommy and written by Tracey Scott Wilson. Aretha Franklin is an icon, though the film may not be as iconic as her. It does a great job at telling the story of her life which we love, and the period costumes are stunning! Overall, a great time to celebrate Aretha’s life.

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Respect is in theaters now.

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This week, Hope and Madelyn are diving into THE GREEN KNIGHT (2021), written and directed by David Lowery. This new addition to the A24 family is pretty far out of our comfort zones. But that doesn't mean we didn't enjoy it! Sometimes we surprise ourselves with what we like.

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The Green Knight is in theaters now.

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