The Smoking Screen Podcast

SPOILER-FREE! Hail, Caesar! The Coen Brothers (Ethan & Joel) new film transports us back the final days of the studio system. Does this nostalgia piece go too far? Does the star-studded cast (Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill) become a distraction? Are we all sure we “understood” the film? We call “action” on all these questions and more in episode 57 of The Smoking Screen. Come join the circle!

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SPOILER-FREE! Not all heroes are created equal. Some are dumpling-eating panda bears. Will Jay and Cybill find inner peace as they review Jack Black in Kung Fu Panda 3? Does the combination of incredible visuals  and Eastern Philosophy work one more time? Is it a worthy addition to the Kung Fu Panda franchise or is it a rehash of the first two films? Are the voice talents of Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogan, Dustin Hoffman and David Cross under-utilized? We smoke from the ceremonial bowl of enlightenment and attempt to answers these questions in episode 56 of The Smoking Screen. Come join the circle!

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SPOILER-FREE! Michael Bay. The name conjures up a lot of mental images. Most of them feature incredibly loud explosions, giant robots and sweeping slow-motion shots. And now he is wading into the political quagmire that is Benghazi?  What could possibly go wrong? Can John Krasinski add the emotional depth necessary for such a powerful and complex story? Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. The official investigation into 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is now in session! The chair recognizes Jay and Cybill to break this all down in episode 55 of The Smoking Screen. Come join the circle!!

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SPOILER-FREE! Another week, another Oscar-nominated trip into the deadly, mountain wilderness. This time we review the 8th film from auteur extraordinaire, Quentin Tarantino (He counts Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2 as one film – ok QT, no problem). A star-studded pack of goons including Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell and Jennifer Jason Leigh bring the hate. Has Quentin gone too far this time?

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SPOILER-FREE! Jay and Cybill pack their muskets full of smoke and head deep into the wilderness to experience Alejandro Iñárritu’s cinematic epic,”The Revenant”. Is this the film that finally wins Leonardo DiCaprio his first Oscar? How did they make it so visually stunning? How difficult were the conditions? How complex was Tom Hardy’s character? Was it too dark and arty for mass consumption? Find out the answers to these questions and more in episode 56 of The Smoking Screen!

SPOILER-FREE! Adam McKay’s “The Big Short” might be one of the most frightening films we have ever reviewed. Not only that, but between Christian Bale, Steve Carrell and Ryan Gosling, it also might be one of the best acted. And it is funny. And entertaining! How did they manage to pull this all off? How many awards is it going to win? Come join the circle as we discuss in episode 52 of The Smoking Screen!

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SPOILER-FREE! Luke Skywalker is missing! So begins the title crawl of the latest Star Wars film, whisking us away on an interstellar adventure. Already a box office behemoth, smashing countless records in its wake, is this the Star Wars film we have all be waiting for since Return of the Jedi (damn those pesky Ewoks!!)? Jay and Cybill dust off their Jedi robes and smoke from Yoda’s bowl as they review Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Did the sight of Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill send our intrepid reviewers back to the happy days of childhood? How do the newcomers make out? Has J.J. Abrams earned the respect of the fans? And, did Han Solo shoot first (of course he did!)? We explore all this in episode 51! Come join the circle as we use the force to pass one around.

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SPOILER-FREE! Jay and Cybill step into the ring with the latest installment in the Rocky franchise, Creed. Is Michael B. Jordan ready to take the spotlight? What does Sylvester Stallone do with an aging Rocky? More importantly, will Cybill be able to understand what he is saying? Can the franchise be successfully rebooted? All of this, and an intense training montage, in episode 50 of The Smoking Screen!

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SPOILER-FREE! In a special bonus episode, Jay and Cybill slap on their face paint for an epic race through the post-apocalyptic desert with Tom Hardy in “Mad Max: Fury Road”. Does the movie live up to its Golden Globe nomination? Can a high-octane chase sequence keep us entertained for 2 hours straight? Should Charlize Theron win an Oscar? Did we miss Mel Gibson? All this and a can of silver spraypaint in Episode 49 of The Smoking Screen.

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SPOILER-FREE! Room was easily one of the most powerful films we have seen this year. We are not going to even try to crack a few bad jokes here, you just need to listen to Episode 48 and then go check out this amazing film. Why is the film such a good adaptation of Emma Donoghue  Is Brie Larson the clear Oscar frontrunner? Wait….isn’t another huge film about to be released? All of your answers are one click away!

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