Two for the Road: Movies with Matt and Adam

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Deep Cover is the latest theme , and it makes sense that one of our films is called "Deep Cover"(1992). Laurence Fishbourne and Jeff Goldblum star in this undercover cop story and they both kill, acting wise that is. Director Bill Duke show off his chops. David Cronenberg's "Eastern Promises" (2007) is as tight of a Russian mob movie you'll ever see. 

Next, End of the World is the theme with "Last Night" (1998) and "Children of Men" (2006) .

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Mad cap movies is the latest theme and only one of our films really fit that description. "Arsenic and Old Lace" (1944) is the tale of two sweet, old ladies who show kindness to strangers by killing them. Cary Grant stars as their nephew Mortimer who finds out their secret and then zaniness ensues.  "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" (1988) is great idea, but poorly executed and certainly not mad cap. A parody of Blaxploitation films, Wayans' debut film isn't very funny and  not up to par with some of his later work.

Next, deep cover is the theme with "Deep Cover" (1992) and "Eastern Promises" (2007).

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"Bad ass chicks" is the theme with two 80's films suggested by a listener. "Night of the Comet" (1984) is the story of a comet that whizzes by Earth and turns most people to dust, but others to zombies. Two teenage sisters battle zombies and find love along the way.  "The Legend of Billie Jean" (1985) shows what can happen when a teenage girl fights back against those who have wronged her and becomes famous along the way. A good cast, including a young Christian Slater and Yeardly Smith (voice of Lisa Simpson), saved the film from mediocrity. 

Next up, mad cap comedies with "Arsenic and Old Lace" (1944) and "I'm Gonna to Git You Sucka" (1988). 

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Mistaken identity is the latest theme. David Mamet's "Things Change" (1988) is the story of an old Italian shoe shiner who's agreed to take the fall for a murder, but then is mistaken for a Mafia boss. Matt loves this film and Adam liked it but thought it could have been better. "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999) is one of those under-appreciated movies that M&A feel has so much going for it, it should be seen by everyone. They both agree Philip Seymour Hoffman steals the film with less than 10 minutes screen time. A must see.

Next up, bad-ass chicks is the theme as we watch a couple films suggested by one of our listeners, Night of the Comet (1984) and "The Legend of Billy Jean" (1985)

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Showdown is the theme. "High Noon" (1952) is one of the best/most famous westerns of all time. Gary Cooper won an Oscar for his portrayal of Marshall Will Kane, but that is not the only thing going for it. The script is progressive and way ahead of its' time.  John Wayne called it the un-American, which made the boys love it more. Adam felt "Three O'Clock High" (1987) was way ahead of its time with the director using techniques that made the film look 90's. 

Next, mistaken identity with David Mamet's "Things Change" (1988) and "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999).

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Actors playing against type is the theme. Jason Priestly stars in "Coldblooded" (1995) as nice guy bookie who's forced to become a hit man. Turns out he's good at it. It could have been funnier. Dark comedies should have comedy. Tom Hanks  plays against type as our second hit man in "Road to Perdition" (2002. Sam Mendes is one of the best directors in the world and even he couldn't save this film because of Hanks's miscasting. 

Next, Showdowns with "High Noon" (1952) and "Three O'Clock High" (1987).

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From the mailroom to the boardroom is the theme this week. Michael J. Fox's "The Secret of My Success" (1987) was a film young Adam liked and  still does. Matt thinks it needs a little recasting and definitely a new soundtrack. "The Hudsucker Proxy" (1994) was a  box office disaster for the Coen Brothers, but they followed it up with "Fargo". An homage to 50's romantic comedies, Matt was bored and thought it a little over the top, which was what Adam really liked about it. Both would have recast the Paul Newman role. 

No show next week. Perhaps, Matt might not be so grumpy on the next episode.

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We took listener advice and watched "Harvey" (1950). So, this week's theme is giant invisible rabbits. Jimmy Stewart plays the amiable Elwood P Dowd, a man whose best friend is a 6 foot three- and one-half tall rabbit only he can see. Or perhaps not. Matt loves this film for its sweetness, but Adam was bothered by the shrillness  of a character. "Donnie Darko" (2001) is also a story about a large invisible rabbit, but one that is a little more malevolent. Or perhaps not. Jake Gyllenhaal crushes it as title character in this dark but brilliant film. 

Next up from the mailroom to the boardroom with "The Secret of my Success" (1987) and "The Hudsucker Proxy" (1994).

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Neo-Noir is the theme. Robert Altman's "The Long Goodbye" (1973) is one of many Phillip Marlowe films made  and it's one of the best. Elliot Gould is terrific as the mumbling, smart-ass gumshoe. We liked the film, but thought the ending was way out of character. "Brick" (2005) is modern day high school murder mystery that uses dialogue that came straight out of 40's film noir. It worked okay, but the plot was too confusing to make much sense and Joesph Gordon-Levitt (a show favorite) wasn't up to playing the lead.

We received an email from a listener named Jen and she gave us a few suggestions and one of those is "Harvey" (1950). So, the next theme is invisible rabbits and "Harvey" is paired with "Donnie Darko" (2001)

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Bad lieutenant's is the theme for this week. "Bad Lieutenant" (1992) seemed like a logical choice and while it's not "bad", it's not that good either. A bad cop's life is circling down the toilet and we watch the last  days. It's incoherent but saved by  Keitel's fearless portrayal of a man at the end of his rope. In Korea's, "A Hard Day" (2014)  another bad lieutenant is having a difficult time holding his life together. Predictable but a few surprises along the way. More comedy needed.

Next Neo-noir with "The Long Goodbye" (1973) and "Brick" (2005).

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