We kick off Episode 55 with a conversation on Spike Lee's newest Joint, the Netflix-backed DA 5 BLOODS. The auteur has a lot on his mind - as always - and he employs an ensemble led by the ever-reliable Delroy Lindo to paint the picture. We dig into the mine field and give our thoughts. 

Our second new flick this week is the Judd Apatow/Pete Davidson collaboration, THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND. The two push each other out of their comfort zones to explore some different terrain, but does it work? We discuss. 

There seemed to be no better time to unveil our Spike Lee PICK SIX segment. We each rank our SIX FAVORITE SPIKE LEE FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Unsurprisingly, this was not an easy list to trim down and then order. 

Closing out the show this week for the latest THROWBACK CHALLENGE, is a sit down with Ava Duvernay's 2016 Netflix documentary, 13th. It takes a scalpel to the US prison system and displays some alarming racial injustices that have been deep-seeded for a long time. 

Much love to you all. Thanks for listening. 

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The new film this week is Josephine Decker's vision of famed horror writer Shirley Jackson's world, the aptly titled SHIRLEY. Elisabeth Moss and Michel Stuhlbarg take the lead. 

In the newest PICK SIX segment, the fellas are forced to trim down a tough list of their FAVORITE SOPHOMORE DIRECTORIAL EFFORTS SO FAR THIS CENTURY. Turns out there have been a ton of excellent second films from directors over the last twenty years. 

Digging into another THROWBACK CHALLENGE, an overdue watch of Raoul Peck's 2017 documentary, I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO, commences. Noah & Andy discuss the fascinating piece of work. 

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We begin Episode 53 with a discussion on the big hit of last year's Slamdance Festival, Andrew Patterson's feature debut, THE VAST OF NIGHT. Listen to see where we stand on this buzzed-about indie. 

In another director-focused PICK SIX segment, each of us rank our selections for the BEST MICHAEL MANN FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Will we differ heavily? It's a toss up when it comes to this filmmaker. 

For the latest THROWBACK CHALLENGE, we spent some time with Kelly Reichardt's 1994 directorial debut, RIVER OF GRASS. 

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Episode 52 is kicked off with the latest Netflix offering, the "One Crazy Night Rom-Com" sub-genre flick, THE LOVEBIRDS. Kumail Nanjiana and Issa Rae star. 

Memorial Day is celebrating in our home state of Indiana in heavy racing fashion. In the absence of the Indianapolis 500 this year, we pay tribute to the holiday with a rundown of the BEST AUTO-RACING FILMS OF ALL-TIME. 

For the latest THROWBACK CHALLENGE, we lament the tragic loss of writer/director Lynn Shelton. Andy talks about her 2006 debut film, WE GO WAY BACK, while Noah gets his introduction to Shelton's work with 2009's HUMPDAY. 

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Guess what?!?! One time-acclaimed director of Chronicle Josh Trank is back! Will he help us forget the debacle that was his reboot of Fantastic Four, or will we continue to dive into reasons he may not be the second-coming of JJ Abrams? Listen to discover.  

In the most recent PICK SIX segment, Noah & Andy break down their choices for the BEST BUDDY COP FILMS OF ALL-TIME.  

Then, in the THROWBACK CHALLENGE, the guys finally sit down with Andrei Tarkovsky's much-heralded classic, ANDREI RUBLEV. We watched the 205-minute cut, originally titled THE PASSION ACCORDING TO ANDREI.   

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EPISODE 50!! 

This week's new film finds Beanie Feldstein getting her first truly outright starring role in HOW TO BUILD A GIRL, based on the novel by Caitlin Moran. 

In celebration of our Golden Episode Anniversary, we thought it made sense to revolve our PICK SIX around the BEST PARTY-THEMED FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Any kind of party at the core of a movie qualifies, as long as it centers around said party. Tons to choose from! 

The THROWBACK CHALLENGE this week sees us cross off a long desired film from this century. It's Wong Kar-Wai's celebrated modern classic, IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. Where do we stand on it? Listen to find out. 

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The new film this week is the Hugh Jackman & Allison Janney-led dark comedy, BAD EDUCATION. Are we on board with the mostly widespread praise for HBO's latest feature? 

The latest PICK SIX finds Andy (2002) and Noah (2000) ranking the BEST FILMS FROM OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION YEARS. Lots to dig into for this specific category. 

For the current THROWBACK CHALLENGE, we have a listener commissioned demand for YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN. We took that demand seriously. 

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We kick off Episode 48 with a double dose of FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS.

Andy asks Noah about Justin Kurzel's latest effort, TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG. Can he make us forget about the unfortunate outing that was the adaptation of ASSASSIN'S CREED?

The tables are turned when Noah shoots Andy inquiries regarding the Spike Jonze-helmed live documentary, BEASTIE BOYS STORY.

For the latest PICK SIX segment, we're celebrating our dual-birthday's in some fun fashion. Each one of us name our favorite films released from the year we were born. Noah is tasked with 1982, while Andy counts down choices from 1984.

Finally, for the second straight week we meet another 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier. It's GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, and yes, we're way late to the party.

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The newest VOD drop is the Southern crime drama from Scott Teems, THE QUARRY. We discuss the latest pairing of Shea Wigham and Michael Shannon. 

This week's PICK SIX is quite a fun ride, to say the least. We break down our choices for the SIX BEST DRUG-RELATED FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Whether it be stoner comedies, cartel thrillers, or White Castle runs, everything is fair game. 

The THROWBACK CHALLENGE brings us our introduction to 1967's Best Picture Oscar winner, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. We see what the fuss was all about. 

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In the newest episode, we discuss Alan Yang's feature-length film debut, TIGERTAIL. 

Then, in the latest PICK SIX segment, we break down our choices for the GREATEST TOM HANKS PERFORMANCES. Needless to say, there's a large lot here. 

Kathryn Bigelow's sophomore effort, 1987's NEAR DARK, is the subject of our THROWBACK CHALLENGE. 

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