The Movie Connection

What do, two best friends who become involved in an international spy operation, and a movie-loving loan-shark who considers getting into the film business, have in common?

This week on, THE MOVIE CONNECTION:

Jacob Watched: "THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME" (7:25) (Directed by, Susanna Fogel. Starring, Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Sam Heughan...)

KC Watched: "GET SHORTY" (37:32) (Directed by, Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring, John Travolta, Rene Russo, Danny DeVito...)

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What do, an assorted family of freaks and performers lead by an ambitious ringleader, and a Latin-American Community that struggles with the obstacles of progress, have in common?

This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:

KC Watched: "IN THE HEIGHTS" (4:24) (Directed by, Jon M. Chu. Starring, Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace...)

Jacob Watched: "THE GREATEST SHOWMAN" (37:47) (Directed by, Michael Gracey. Starring, Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya...)

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What do, the early adventures of Kris Kringle and his adoption of the Santa Claus title, and the story of the potentially final year of Christmas, have in common?

This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:

KC Watched: "THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS" (5:51) (Directed by, Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin, Jr. Starring, Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn...)

Jacob Watched: "SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN" (34:55) (Directed by, Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin, Jr. Starring, Mickey Rooney, Fred Astair, Keenan Wynn...)

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What do, the spiritual trial of a cynical literary agent, and the fight for equitable working conditions by the Mother of Christmas herself, have in common?

This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:

Jacob Watched: "3 DAYS" (11:10) (Directed by, Michael Switzer. Starring, Kristin Davis, Reed Diamond, Tim Meadows...)

KC Watched: "MRS. SANTA CLAUS" (39:07) (Directed by, Terry Hughes. Starring, Angela Lansbury, Terrence Mann, Lynsey Bartilson...)

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What do, a wealthy hotel heiress who gets amnesia while on the ski slopes, and a best-selling author seeking refuge in a castle in Scotland, have in common?

This week on, THE MOVIE CONNECTION:

KC Watched: "FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS" (10:50) (Directed by, Janeen Damien. Starring, Lindsay Lohan, Chord Overstreet, George Young...)

Jacob Watched: "A CASTLE FOR CHRISTMAS" ( 37:20) ( Directed by, Mary Lambert. Starring, Brooke Shields, Cary Elwes, Lee Ross...)

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What do, a dumb small-time criminal who finds himself in the middle of a murder mystery, and a crime-fighter who must fight back against villains' The Penguin and Catwoman, have in common?

This week on, THE MOVIE CONNECTION:

Jacob Watched: "BATMAN RETURNS" (7:01) (Directed by, Tim Burton. Starring, Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeifer, Danny DeVito...)

KC Watched: "KISS KISS, BANG BANG" (38:20) (Directed by, Shane Black. Starring, Robert Downey Jr, Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan..._

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Also, listen to this episode of the After Lunch podcast where Jacob goes into more discussion about "KISS KISS, BANG BANG" 

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What do, a royal alien who must accept her birthright, and a New Age-loving spiritual guide who unites a group of champions in the name of Love, have in common?

This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:

KC Watched: "INVINCIBLE" (2001) (8:12) (Directed by, Jeferey Levy. Starring, Billy Zane, Dominic Purcell, Tony Kittles...)

Jacob Watched: "JUPITER'S ASCENDING" (23:17) (Directed by, Lana and Lilly Wachowski. Starring, Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, Sean Bean...)

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What do, a clan of rabbits who brave the harsh world to find a new home, and a civilized group of intelligent rats who help a simple mother, have in common?

This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:

Jacob Watched: "WATERSHIP DOWN" (Directed Martin Rosen, John Hubley. Starring, John Hurt, Richjard Briers, Zero Mostel...)

KC Watched: "THE SECRET OF NIMH" (Directed by, Don Bluth. Starring, Elizabeth Hartman, Dom DeLuise, Arthur Malet...)

We are joined by friend of the show COLLEEN ALLAN to discuss these two different movies!

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What do, a cabin in the woods inhabited by an evil entity, and a little boy whose soul is threatened by malevolent spirits, have in common?

This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:

KC Watched: "EVIL DEAD" (5:24) (Directed by, Fede Álvarez. Starring, Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas...)

Jacob Watched: "INSIDIOUS" (41:05) (Directed by, James Wan. Starring, Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson, Lin Shaye...)

We are joined by friend and filmmaker, STEVEN K. JACKLEY, who shares his thoughts and favorite moments from EVIL DEAD!!!

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What do, a babysitter with a lust for blood and satanic rituals, and a possessed college graduate with a chainsaw arm, have in common?

This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:

Jacob Watched: "THE BABYSITTER" (2017) (2:50) (Directed by McG. Starring, Samara Weaving, Judah Lewis, Robbie Amell...)

KC Watched: "EVIL DEAD 2" (29:50) (Directed by, Sam Raimi. Starring, Bruce Campbell, Sarah Barry, Dan Hicks...)

We are joined by friend and filmmaker, STEVEN K. JACKLEY, who shares his thoughts and favorite moments from EVIL DEAD 2!!!

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