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Welcome to our 100th episode! Thanks to all who have been listening from the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. Today we have two returning guests who are both distinguished film experts and intense fans of the cinema. DiAnte Jenkins and Adam Khromachou join us for an in-depth conversation about the 96th annual Oscars. We talk about who won what, as well as a much broader range of topics. You will learn the most important elements of a good movie, how to recognize good cinematography and outstanding directing, what actually is Oscar bait, as well as some Academy history, trivia, and where it is heading. This is a long one, but put us on 1.25 times speed or faster, and hang with us!
                     
 

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Joe and Jared have sped to the cinema and this episode reveals a fierce divide between the hosts on one of these new releases. Listen in and tell us what you think. Who do you agree with? 

And as always, you get a quick rundown of what Joe and Jared have been watching lately and whether it's worth your time or not. This week on the discussion block: The Ones Who Live, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, and Constellation.

This episode is sponsored by The Church Of The Latter-Day Dude
Music: Brendan Clavin

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If you're wondering what you should watch, this episode gives you loads to choose from. Joe and Jared list off and discuss their recently watched streaming shows and films and toss in a bit of social outrage, with a surprisingly soft center.

Succession, Ted, Griselda, Bottoms, Out of Darkness, A Killer Paradox, True Detectives, Anne of Green Gables


Music: Brendan Clavin

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In this episode, we have the great pleasure of speaking with "Pu" Vithaya Pansringarm, a world-renowned and internationally awarded Thai actor, who only started acting at the age of 50! Pu shares his philosophy about what his job is as an actor, he discusses his dance with the cameraman to keep his final audience in clear focus and divulges his disciplined role preparation ritual. 

Vithaya offers practical advice for aspiring actors and shares memories from the set when working with Ryan Gosling on Only God Forgives and Colin Farrell and Viggo Mortensen on Thirteen Lives. Pu also shares insights from some of his past projects like The Last Executioner and Hurts Like Hell. This conversation is a firsthand look at acting and the cinema industry from a much different perspective than we could get anywhere else!

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If you've never seen a 1990s or earlier Hong Kong action film, you're seriously missing out! In honor of the Chinese New Year season, we invited director, writer, and kung fu film enthusiast, Chris Cowden, to come on and talk about two of his favorite Hong Kong action films: John Woo's 1992 Hardboiled and Jackie Chan's 1994 The Legend of the Drunken Master. Both films are a blast. If you're new to this genre, listen in and get a director's inside scoop on how these films were made, with lots of interesting trivia.

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Episode 95
This episode is short and sweet, but we cover a lot of ground. We discuss the beautiful human story contained within Godzilla Minus One Minus Color,  tell you where to stream some of the Oscar-nominated films before the big day, and finish up with a quick rundown of what we've been watching and whether we recommend it or not. We've also picked up an exciting new show sponsor! Join us and find out who it is!

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Sometimes the stars align just right. Today we publish our 94th episode, celebrating the long and illustrious career of Gene Hackman, on the very day of his 94th birthday! We discuss our favorite Gene Hackman films and what we love about the way he portrays each of his characters. Listen in and tell us which of his movies are your favorites!

Our Favorite Gene Hackman Films – 
 The Royal Tenenbaums – 2001
The Birdcage - 1996
The Firm - 1993
Unforgiven - 1992
Mississippi Burning – 1988
Hoosiers - 1986
Uncommon Valor - 1983
Superman I & II – 1978 & 1980
 Young Frankenstein – 1974 (cameo)  
The Conversation – 1974 
The French Connection - 1971

Music: Brendan Clavin

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The 2024 Oscars are here! Our returning expert, DiAnté Jenkins, displays his supernatural powers by predicting the nominees and winners. So listen in and go ahead and put some cash on it because DiAnté knows what he's talking about. Just don't forget to cut him in on your winnings!

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If you're ready to rumble and cry, listen in to hear why Jared and Joe and their wives all loved this excellent film and why you should go see it right away! 

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Love it or mock it, action has always been a staple genre of the cinema. In this episode, prolific TikTok film reviewer, Adam Khromachou, brings some deep insights into the old classic, Michael Bay's The Rock, with Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage. It's a good time with some very interesting trivia and deep lore about the film and its origins. Are you ready to save civilization? Give it a listen!

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