In this episode of the Pop Off Podcast, Ralph Compiano and Skyler Riesberg reflect on their favorite movies of 2024, discussing the overall movie landscape, the joy of watching films alone, and the rise of Timothée Chalamet.
They share their thoughts on the storytelling and performances in their favorite movies, while also expressing excitement for upcoming films in 2025.
00:00 Reflecting on 2024's Movie Landscape
05:53 The Joy of Solo Movie Watching
12:05 Timothée Chalamet's Rise and 'A Complete Unknown'
18:06 The Summer Movie Experience: 'Twisters'
23:59 Exploring 'Monkey Man' and Dev Patel's Directorial Debut
30:04 Furiosa: A Prequel to Fury Road
32:09 Exploring the Mad Max Universe
34:45 Diving into Classic Cinema
36:10 The Intrigue of Caddo Lake
39:46 Political Drama in Conclave
40:14 Hitman: A Glen Powell Summer
41:35 Challengers: A Tennis Love Triangle
43:50 The Complexity of Relationships in Challengers
44:40 Long Legs: A Horror Experience
47:54 Anora: A Stripper's Journey
53:54 Fall Guy: A Stuntman’s Tale
01:00:26 The Brutalist: A Life-Changing Experience
01:04:16 The Brutalist: A Cinematic Exploration of Immigration and Architecture
01:09:02 Dune Part 2: A Masterpiece of Sci-Fi Storytelling
01:17:20 Anticipating Future Films: Excitement for 2025 Releases