In our second annual Chinese New Year episode we take a close look at the different versions of Jet Li's Fearless, or is it Jet Li is fearless, or is it simply Fearless? Who knows? We don't!

Logline:

After a terrible tragedy, a martial artist retreats to a remote village to gain a new appreciation for the important things in life, but when he returns to the city to reconcile his past with the present, he gets caught up in a duel to the death defending China's honor.

Today we discuss and pick apart Ridley Scott's 2005 historical epic "Kingdom of Heaven".

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In the twelfth century, blacksmith Balian travels to Jerusalem, a city seething with religious wars. He transforms into a defending warrior who saves the city and its people.

After a few wacky weeks on the pod we decide to dial it back a bit.

Today we are taking a look at the complexity of life, age and love in Andrew Haigh's 45 Years.

Logline:

The preparation for the 45th wedding anniversary of an elderly couple is disrupted when the husband receives a letter saying that the body of his first love has been found frozen and preserved.

Ho Ho Ho

Meeeerrrrrryyyy Christmas everyone!

Last year Nick ruined the holidays by picking Krampus. WHAT A SHIT SHOW THAT WAS!

This year we are looking to the top of any christmas movie list to make sure we don't repeat 2021s fiasco. We are watching THE Christmas Classic in Frank Capra's 1946 "It's a Wonderful Life".

Logline:

When a frustrated businessman, George Bailey, becomes suicidal, an angel from heaven, Clarence, is sent to him. To his change of heart, she shows him what life would have been without his existence.

It's almost Christmas everyone. 

Today we sit down and discuss a movie set during Christmas but not necessarily widely considered a "Christmas Movie".

 We are talking Paul and Chris Weitz's 2002 adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel "About A Boy".

Logline:

Will, who attends single parent meetings to woo women, meets Marcus, a troubled 12-year-old boy. As they become friends, Will learns to be responsible while he helps Marcus with his studies.

We sit court side to discuss Jeremiah Zagar's 2022 film Hustle. 

No, not Hustlers and also not Hustle and Flow... just Hustle.

Logline: A basketball scout discovers a phenomenal street ball player while in Spain and sees the prospect as his opportunity to get back into the NBA.

We made it to 50 episodes! Time to celebrate in true Semi-Professional fashion!

Sit down with us and watch peak Will Smith in Alex Proyas's 2004 Sci-Fi/Action film I, Robot.

Logline: In 2035, a technophobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity.

Live watch begins at 00:12:30 

Today we discuss the third and final Star Wars movie in George Lucas's epic original trilogy. Return of the Jedi (1983) directed by Richard Marquand.

Logline: After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side without falling into the Emperor's trap.

Stay tuned for the end of trilogy Quiz where we test Luke's knowledge on his "favourite thing ever"