After premiering on the festival circuit in 2023 at Venice, TIFF, and NYFF, Richard Linklater’s Hit Man has made its way to a limited theatrical release and Netflix drop as of June 7. Directed by Richard Linklater and written by Linklater and Glen Powell, the film follows a professor moonlighting as a hit man of sorts for his city police department, who descends into dangerous, dubious territory when he finds himself attracted to a woman who enlists his services. Loosely based on a true story, the film stars Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, and Austin Amelio. 

Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:25:11 Initial Thoughts
• 0:37:48 Spoiler Review
• 1:30:40 Oscars Assessment
• 1:43:15 Final Ratings

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Richard Linklater’s next film, ‘Hit Man,’ is currently out in limited theatrical release before dropping on Netflix on June 7. Before we review the Texas-based auteur’s latest action crime comedy, we’re going to take a step back through his career and offer a retrospective on the characteristics and themes present in the director’s work. Linklater’s notable features have included Dazed and Confused, the Before trilogy, Slacker, School of Rock, and Boyhood among a catalog of over 20 films. His filmography often deals with suburban culture and the passage of time as his career has developed over multiple decades. 

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I Saw The TV Glow directed by Jane Schoenbrun follows two teenagers as they bond over their love of a supernatural TV show, but it is mysteriously cancelled. The film is Schoenbrun’s follow up to the 2021 film We’re All Going to the World’s Fair. Both films premiered at their respective Sundance Film Festivals. I Saw the TV Glow stars Justice Smith and ​​Brigette Lundy-Paine and is distributed by A24.

Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:16:02 Initial Thoughts
• 0:30:24 Spoiler Review
• 2:01:50 Oscars Assessment
• 2:04:32 Final Ratings

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With the 77th Cannes International Film Festival now complete and the Palme d’Or handed out, we recap the season’s first major festival to kick off the summer looking at the reactions from those in attendance and the awards given out by the jury.

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the fifth entry into the Mad Max universe from director George Miller following most recently Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015. This prequel is the origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and teamup with Mad Max. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Burke.

Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:13:59 Initial Thoughts
• 0:31:47 Spoiler Review
• 1:47:31 Oscars Assessment
• 1:55:54 Final Ratings

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The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the 4th entry to the trilogy that set forth in 2011 and 10th overall within the Apes franchise going back to 1968. This iteration directed by Wes Ball is set 300 years after War for the Planet of the Apes and stars Freya Allen and Kevin Durand.

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• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:7:50 Initial Thoughts
• 0:16:58 Spoiler Review
• 1:24:58 Oscars Assessment
• 1:29:39 Final Ratings

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The Ladies are back in the studio tackling ‘girl movies’ and the stereotypes we grew up with. The ladies breakdown various female character tropes still used in films today as well as the clichés that affected them the most as young girls.

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After originally being set to open the Venice International Film Festival in 2023 and a long delay for its release, we have finally made it to the official arrival of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. The tennis-centered sports relationship drama features Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, who turned her husband into a champion. But to overcome a losing streak, he needs to face his ex-best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.

Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:11:07 Initial Thoughts
• 0:22:12 Spoiler Review
• 1:39:27 Oscars Assessment
• 1:45:32 Final Ratings

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Luca Guadagnino’s next film, ‘Challengers,’ comes out in theaters this upcoming weekend. Before watching and reviewing the film, we discuss the director’s career leading up to his breakout film ‘Call Me By Your Name’. Luca Guadagnino's career has been marked by a willingness to explore different genres and themes, from romance to horror to sports drama. His films often focus on desire, vulnerability, and the complexities of human relationships. We explore his unique perspective on filmmaking from a world cinema perspective, his focus on emotion and relationships, and his collaborations with actors like Tilda Swinton and Dakota Johnson. We also touch on his earlier films 'I Am Love' and 'A Bigger Splash', as well as his remake of 'Suspiria' and most recently, ‘Bones and All’, before previewing his next film.

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From the makers of Ready or Not and Scream 6, Radio Silence Productions returns with another horror entry into their filmography. This time taking on vampires, Abigail follows a group of criminals who kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure. They then retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they're locked inside with no normal little girl. The film stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, William Catlett, Kathryn Newton, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Giancarlo Esposito, and Matthew Goode.

Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:11:11 Initial Thoughts
• 0:21:28 Spoiler Review
• 1:19:56 Oscars Assessment
• 1:20:28 Final Ratings

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