The Grand Cinema Hotel

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree....

A sleepy town tucked away in the English country side inhabited by a familiar face and a woman who just wants to find peace; This week the boys dive into the world of toxic masculinity with Alex Garland's newest film, Men. The fellas discuss the themes and motives behind Garlands movie, break down the cast, and analyze why this movie is an uniquely important piece of cinema.

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So many horror movies, but only one can be the winner!!

Join the boys in the lobby as they go through a bracket of their creation consisting of 64 horror films that they consider to be some of the best ever made. The final 8 films left standing will get their own individual episodes, BUT which will come in as the best horror movie according to the fellas? Feelings will be hurt and tears will be shed. Will your favorite scary movie make the cut?

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“Every rejection, every disappointment has led you here to this moment."

An adventure through the multiverse filled with hot dog fingers, talking raccoons, sentient rocks, and an all destructive bagel…this has to be a joke right? WRONG! This is Everything Everywhere All at Once. Join the boys this week as they discuss what they believe to be one of the most important films of the generation. Taking audiences on a surreal ride through space and time to get to the core of what it means to be human, what is our purpose? The fellas buckle up and gush about what this film means to them, as well as highlight the incredible cast, look into the behind the scenes of how this film was made, and also discuss the directors unique vision and their ability to create such a special piece of art.

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“You can not escape what fate the Norns have spun.”

A classic tale about revenge and chasing destiny; Robert Eggers long awaited third film, The Northman, is finally here!! Join the boys in their longship as they travel from the land of Rus to Iceland in order to discover the outcome of Amleth as he cuts the the ties of his fate. The fellas share their excitement and appreciation of Eggers vision and dedication towards this film. As well as comparing this to his previous two works, breaking down the powerful cast, and sharing highlights of what they loved most about The Northman.

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HAAAAAAARK!!! You know it be bad luck to skip this episode!

The boys are back and are more excited than ever to be stuck on this damned rock with ye. This week they sail to a remote rocky island off the coast of New England to tackle Robert Eggers second feature film, The Lighthouse. With this film being a pod favorite the fellas hold nothing back and go wilder than both Thomas' after a few cups of kerosene with their love for this movie. They discuss everything from the technical accomplishments of Eggers and his team, to the brilliant performances of Pattinson and Dafoe, and even give their interpretations for what this film truly means.

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Wouldst thou like a new episode of The Grand Cinema Hotel? If so you’re in the right place!

In anticipation of Robert Eggers upcoming film, The Northman, the boys dive into Eggers filmography with his 2015 debut, The VVitch. A personal favorite of the fellas they leave no stone (or silver cup) unturned as they peel back the layers of this atmospheric folk tale. While discussing the plot of the film the boys give their opinions on why this horror flick was so successful and how the dedication and passion of the director takes the VVitch to new heights. They also breakdown the cast and share their love for who they believe to be one of the most important young directors working today. Grab a crucifix and say your prayers, because this is gonna get wild!

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"I always worried something would go wrong, but the things that went wrong were never what I worried about."

This week the boys follow Julie through the beautiful city of Oslo as they find out what it means to be "The Worst Person in the World". They discuss the unique light Trier shines on the complicated themes that come with dating and growing as an individual. They also break down the cast, discuss the technical aspects of the film, and expand on their favorite questions the movie asks the audience.

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Rural Texas, a group of happy go lucky coeds, and a mysterious elderly couple….sounds like we have a slasher on our hands!

This week the boys hack, shoot, and stab their way through the newest A24 horror film, X. Ti West is back with this homage to retro slashers and the fellas want to tell you all about it. They highlight the cast, breakdown why this film is one of the most successful horror movies of the decade, and everything in between. They weren’t lying when they say “We’re dying to show you a good time”.

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Sometimes one movie isn't enough!!

With so many movies being released on streaming platforms the past week the boys decided to have one of their famous lobby talks highlighting some of their favorites from the past week. From exploring the potential horrors of online dating with Fresh, to understanding the true meaning of what makes us human with After Yang, as well as shedding a light on an important part of growing up with Turning Red, and understanding grief, sorrow, and loss with Drive My Car. All complete with a little bonus coverage of The Batman. When in doubt....watch them all!!

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The newest installment of Batman has finally arrived. A fresh take on the classic vigilante, driven by the trauma of his past. This Batman is a nocturnal animal who becomes one with the night in this industrial noir. He is the shadows. He is….VENGEANCE.

This week they boys are headed back to Gotham City as they take on Matt Reeves’ The Batman. They discuss how this adaptation of Batman compares to other fan favorites of the series and what makes this film unique in comparison to the others. They also breakdown key plot points, highlight actor performances, artistic choices made by the director, and share their excitement for what this means for the future of the Batman franchise.

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