The Fifth Star

The Fifth Star

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The Fifth Star episodes

  • Squid Game Season 2 Review

    After 3 years, the 2nd season has finally dropped on Netflix! Here are our thoughts and theories about what is to come for the 3rd and final season.

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Spoiler Free Review
    17:28 - The Front Man (start of spoilers)
    27:58 - Gi-Hun
    28:58 - The Cop and Captain Park
    31:05 - Is 246 Still Alive?
    33:20 - Season 2.5
    34:59 - Bread vs Lottery Ticket
    37:22 - The Games
    43:00 - Marine Boy is SUS
    45:15 - Is Oh Il-nam (001) still alive?
    46:10 - Season 3 Expectations

    49 min
  • Ranking our 2024 Movies

    Breaking from our movie review rhythm, this is our way to look back and celebrate how much fun we've had making this podcast! Thanks for watching and join us next year!

    49 min
  • The Piano Lesson Review

    Based on the play by August Wilson, The Piano Lesson is a story of a family haunted by their past and a piano family heirloom. Will this movie adaptation be our next five star movie?

    35 min
  • Moana 2 Review

    Moana returns 8 years later for another adventure. This time she has a crew and must do all she can to unite the islands. Will it be a 5 star?

    32 min
  • Wicked Movie Review

    The hit musical has finally been made into a feature two-part film. This first part explores the origin of the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz. Will it be our next five star movie?

    47 min
  • My Old Ass Review

    What would you tell your younger self if given the chance? This heartfelt comedy starts with a drug trip of the main character meeting her older self, Aubrey Plaza.

    32 min
  • Paris, Texas Review

    This Wim Wenders classic from 1984 has been highly regarded for decades. Will it be our next five star movie?


    VIDEO ESSAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CooJV3BpPUg

    27 min
  • Here (2024) Review

    Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, and Robin Wright reunite in this graphic novel adaptation. Here is a movie about one spot on earth across time and the many lives that existed in that space. The critics seem to hate it, but could it be our next 5 star movie?

    37 min
  • Conclave Review

    Conclave, a movie about faith, church politics and secrets. The Cardinals must choose their next pope, but will it be the right decision?

    45 min
  • Perfect Days Review

    Perfect Days is a movie about a Japanese public toilet cleaner who lives out his days appreciating each moment. Will it be a five star movie?

    42 min

About The Fifth Star

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Two movie buffs, Jaimie and Albert, are on a quest to find their next 5-star movie. When they can agree on a 5-star rating this podcast will terminate. Will the next episode be their last? Join them every Friday to find out!