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“The data suggests that it tracks its prey, exploits weakness. Seems to enjoy it, like a game.”
The concept from Predator has been through a number of evolutions as a film and a franchise, so in this show we’ll dissect the DNA infusions brought to the bunch with the latest release. Written and Directed by Film Board favorite Shane Black, we’re excited to examine what’s new and different here as well as the appropriate level of homage to the classic-ly clever sci fi action horror hybrid.Listen to this episode and get a crazy roster of thugs: Steve Sarmento, Andy Nelson, Tommy Metz III, and Justin 'JJ' Jaeger surround and take down The Predator. Because of the long history of this movie’s lore stretching back to 1987, you may have expectations about what this movie will bring... we’ll spoil all that for you here. Take a leap with us and join the hunt.
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The concept from “Predator” has been through a number of evolutions as a film and a franchise, so in this show we’ll dissect the DNA infusions brought to the bunch with the latest release. Written and Directed by Film Board favorite Shane Black, we’re excited to examine what’s new and different here as well as the appropriate level of homage to the classic-ly clever sci fi action horror hybrid.

“Looks like someone had a real piñata party.”
What the heck is going on?! The Film Board was ROFL when the trailer for The Happytime Murders was released, so we decided to take a flyer and check to see if Melissa McCarthy and the Henson Gang could keep the raunchy laughs coming. We don’t usually tackle pure comedies at The Film Board so this conversation could be a pivotal point in our movie choices for the future.Join Andy Nelson, Tommy Metz III, and Justin 'JJ' Jaeger as we consider the freedom afforded to writers when visiting vice and vulgarity upon fluffy non-living things made to look and act as though they are. We’ll help spoil the movie for you a little more than the trailer did so that we can get deep into its “rotten cotton.” And ultimately, maybe the most important question for approaching this brand of shock comedy is: where exactly can we find the line between too far and not far enough?
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• Watch the Movie: Amazon
• Original theatrical trailer (Red Band)
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What the heck is going on?! The Film Board was ROFL when the trailer for The Happytime Murders was released, so we decided to take a flyer and check to see if Melissa McCarthy and the Henson Gang could keep the raunchy laughs coming. We don’t usually tackle pure comedies at The Next Reel so this conversation could be a pivotal point in our movie choices for the future.

“They’re alive. Just like me.”
Volcanoes, clones, and lizards oh my! Let’s all get Jurassic with it this month as we venture back to join the forsaken children of Isla Nublar for a fifth time. The Film Board is going to erupt a bunch of spoilage on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in this episode, with intermittent narration from Jeff Goldblum. (not IRL, but surely he’ll pop up once or three times... it couldn’t fit into the franchise without it, right?)Last month we talked about the possibility of franchise fatigue with Solo, will it come into play with our thugs’ beloved ancient beasts? This Jurassic installment has some incredible competition at the box office, so join us to find out what we think will survive on silver screen island. Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III, Steve Sarmento, and Justin 'JJ' Jaeger talk out their takes here and share insight on their favorites and least favorites in all the dino drama.
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Volcanoes, clones, and lizards oh my! Let’s all get Jurassic with it this month as we venture back to join the forsaken children of Isla Nublar for a fifth time. The Film Board is going to erupt a bunch of spoilage on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in this episode, with intermittent narration from Jeff Goldblum. (not IRL, but surely he’ll pop up once or three times… it couldn’t fit into the franchise without it, right?)

“I might be the only person who knows what you really are.”
Ready for an Easter Egg hunt? Yes, it’s actually Memorial Day but Solo: A Star Wars Story hit theaters this weekend and it’s spelunking George Lucas’s treasures in the attic so The Film Board will spoil it all for you! This new Star Wars anthology film kicks off the summer season and we’re chiming in to separate the Fan Boys from the Fun Dip.Critics are wary of franchise fatigue, while the devoted are jumping at the chance to dive deeper into some cherished character backstory and motivation. It seems like some of the reasons to make these movies may be to close the loop on a number of canonical questions, but the speculation has already begun regarding potential dramatic connections between this and the primary Skywalker saga. Join us on this episode of The Film Board as we ride the Kessel Run with Pete Wright, Steve Sarmento, Andy Nelson, and Justin 'JJ' Jaeger.
Film Sundries

• Watch the Movie: Apple
• Original theatrical trailer
• Original poster artwork
• Flickchart
• Letterboxd

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Ready for an Easter Egg hunt? Yes, it’s actually Memorial Day but “Solo” hit theaters this weekend and it’s spelunking George Lucas’s treasures in the attic so The Film Board will spoil it all for you! This new Star Wars anthology film kicks off the Summer season and we’re chiming in to separate the Fan Boys from the Fun Dip.

“2000 years of revenge, vendetta, murder. Welcome to Beirut.”
Last week the U.S. and its allies once again fired missiles on Syria in a response to recent chemical weapons attacks in the country. On Friday, April 13th, the film Beirut opened in theaters with a story that depicts Lebanon in the 70s and 80s running through some of the darkest times in the region’s history. Yet the world today remains saddled with war and confusion regarding how to achieve peace in the Middle East, so how does this film inform our current status? Does it enrich the conversation with historical drama or does it support an ongoing narrative of futility?The movie is rife with controversy - critics are complaining about its lack of cultural accuracy, its storytelling focusing on a white savior type of story, and its remarkable release date on the anniversary of the Lebanese Civil War. Join our group of The Film Board regulars as we try to get to the heart of the purpose in telling this story, decide where the film is meant to be in today’s entertainment industry landscape and ultimately whether you will like it or not. Tune in to this episode of The Film Board and you’ll hear Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III, Steve Sarmento, and Justin 'JJ' Jaeger all talk about what they brought home from Beirut.
Film Sundries

• Watch the Movie: Apple
• Original theatrical trailer
• Original poster artwork
• Learn about the Lebanese Civil War
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“2000 years of revenge, vendetta, murder. Welcome to Beirut”