The Silver Screen Podcast

On this episode it's another classic as we review North By Northwest released in 1959 and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The movies stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason and we discuss how Hitchcock movies paved the way for the thriller/mystery genre, if there are any current movies that compare to this one, and also touch on how Hitchcock really wasn't that great of a person, even if he was a fantastic director. In news we discuss Avatar 2 getting delayed again, and in our recommendations segment debate the musical careers of both Taylor Swift and Harry Styles. 

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This episode has us reviewing the new movie Palm Springs on Hulu starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, and J.K. Simmons! We discuss how this movie was sold for the highest amount ever at the Sundance Film Festival, how it is similar and different to Groundhog Day with Bill Murray, and how the movie puts a spin on the traditional rom-com genre. We also discuss Tenet getting delayed again, (Note: We recorded this episode before its new release date was revealed, so we will be discussing that on our next episode. Also Mulan was delayed after we recorded this episode as well.) and Katie tells us her favorite NSYNC member! 

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This episode has us reviewing another Tom Hanks film (no surprise) as we talk about his new movie Greyhound which is exclusively on Apple TV+! We discuss how this movie was supposed to come out in theaters but was bought by Apple when coronavirus began, if this movie needed to be made, and why so many movies are made about World War II, but not other wars in history. We also talk about our recommendations for what we are watching/reading/listening to right now! 

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This episode has us throwing it back to a classic, 1940's The Philadelphia Story, starring Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Cary Grant! We discuss the success this movie had at the Oscars, who today's on-screen equivalent would be of the three stars in the film, share our likes and dislikes for the movie, and talk about the fact that the film focuses on divorce, which was a controversial topic back in the 40's. 

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We continue our series of reviewing movies made by or starring African-Americans by discussing Ava DuVernay's film Selma, which stars David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr. The movie also stars Tom Wilkinson, Carmen Ejogo, Giovanni Ribisi, and Oprah! We discuss the film's cultural impact, the differences between Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X in terms of their leadership of the African-American community, and also the film's historically inaccurate portrayal of President Lyndon B. Johnson's and King's relationship. 

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This episode sees us reviewing 2011's The Help starring Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain, and Bryce Dallas Howard! We discuss the movie's stacked cast, how this film doesn't really discuss the struggles African-Americans went through in the 60's even though it stars African-Americans and the fact that the movie was directed by a white male. We also talk about how our views on this movie have changed since it's release nearly 10 years ago, and in our recommendations segment, Katie talks about a cool initiative/program the YWCA has put together! 

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We dive into Spike Lee's new movie Da 5 Bloods on this episode as we continue our series of focusing on films with African-American directors/actors! We talk about how Spike is never one to shy away from difficult topics, how his movies are always relevant with what is happening in current society, and also where this movie ranks in terms of his career as a whole! We also touch on the Oscars moving later in 2021 and one movie getting a release date, while two other big ones have gotten pushed back again. 

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This episode's review is Just Mercy, which stars Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson! The movie is free to watch on various streaming services (Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play etc.) through the end of the month, and also kicks off the next few weeks of us reviewing films either starring or directed by African Americans. We also talk about what we are watching/reading during this time! 

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This episode has us reviewing Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler which recently hit Netflix! We discuss how this is a very different role for Sandler than what he usually plays, and also somewhat differ on our opinion of the film, which is rare! We also talk about what we have been reading/watching during this time!

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This episode has us reviewing the new Netflix romantic comedy, The Lovebirds, starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae! We talk about why this isn't as good as Kumail's previous romantic drama, the Big Sick, why Netflix is a good landing point for movies like this, and we also recap what we are reading/watching during this time with some talk about our new obsession, 90 Day Fiancé. 

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