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Episode 104: Anora

Emcee and Cupcake open a CANNES of filmic whoop ass and review the always-intriguing, indie filmmaker Sean Baker’s Anora, winner of this year’s Palme D’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. What ostensibly starts as a kind of young love “Pretty Woman”, this romantic comedy drama ends up being quite the wild ride with deep empathetic storytelling and a brilliant star-making turn from Mikey Madison. Emcee loves him some indie fare outside the mainstream, and so will you as the Boys dissect the movie’s character dynamics, its complexities of love and relationships, and the struggle for authenticity.

But first up, Cupcake invites you into his shower for some skincare goodies, while Emcee gives you the 411 (or is that the 101) on one of Hip Hop music’s most progressive and constantly evolving music artists. 

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Watch Skip Plus Episode 103: Venom: The Last Dance

In this episode, hosts Cupcake and Emcee dive into a lively discussion about their movie review podcast, focusing on 'Venom 3: The Last Dance.' They explore various themes, including their personal lives, lifestyle products, and the film industry. The conversation flows from light-hearted banter about alien relationships to a detailed review of the movie, touching on the cast, crew, and their thoughts on the film's impact. The hosts also share their favorite lifestyle products, including a cozy sweater and new earbuds, making for an engaging and entertaining episode. In this conversation, the hosts review the film 'Venom: The Last Dance', discussing its characters, narrative structure, and overall cinematic experience. They delve into the dynamics between the main characters, the effectiveness of the villain, and the film's thematic elements, particularly around identity and acceptance. The hosts also compare the film to other superhero movies, highlighting its unique qualities and quirks. Ultimately, are the films flaws too much to overcome or it does it follow up on the funny of the previous two movies? Tune in to find out!

00:59 Introduction and Podcast Overview

03:36 Q & Alex Hotshot!

05:56 Lifestyle Twist: Pluses

17:16 Director and Production Insights

26:10 Cast and Character Discussion

40:16 Spoiler Free: Venom 3

01:03:14 Spoiler Section

01:21:05 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

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Watch Skip Plus Episode 102: Smile 2

Emcee returns as he and Cupcake tackle the sophomore debut by Parker Finn in his follow-up to the successful Smile film from 2022. They discuss what makes the original Smile so unique, how timing is everything, and how Smile 2 performs as a sequel and on it's own volition.

Is Smile 2 a worthy sequel to the hit 2022 film that makes the audience smile or does it feel like a copy and paste of the original with some different flare? Tune in to find out!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Welcome to Watch Skip Plus!

03:50 - Q and Alex

10:07 - Lifestyle Twist: The Plus Segment

27:35 - Below the Line

31:34 - Above the Line

43:25 - Spoiler Free Thoughts: Smile 2

01:08:24 - Spoiler Section: In-Depth Analysis

01:31:52 - Podcast Recommendations and Closing Remarks

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We are now on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WatchSkipPlus

Watch Skip Plus Episode 101: Terrifier 3

The Cinemasochist returns as he and Cupcake take on the box office horror sensation Terrifier 3, and yet again: They get downright philosophical and explore the nature of horror films and icons, "the horror film fan" vs "the Marvel film fan", and along the way, name drop iconic horror directors. No Emcee this week, but he will return next with with a big SMILE (hint hint). The two explore what makes the third installment in the Terrifier franchise unique, where it retreads topics from the first films, and their favorite kills! Is it a must-watch? Tune in to find out!

00:00 Welcome to Watch Skip Plus!

05:50 Icebreaker: Q and Alex (well, how does that work?)

12:42 Lifestyle Twist: The Plus Segment

19:18: Below the Line

30:09: Cast

44:49 Spoiler Free Thoughts: Terrifier Three

01:21:13 Spoiler Section: In-Depth Analysis

02:02:58 Podcast Recommendations and Closing Remarks

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We are now on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WatchSkipPlus

Watch Skip Plus Episode 100: Deep Dive into Joker Folie à Deux

Join hosts Jose (aka Cupcake) and Alex (aka Emcee) as they celebrate their 100th episode with an in-depth analysis of Joker: Folie à Deux. In this milestone episode of Watch Skip Plus, they debate the film's artistic narrative style, its psychological depth, and character development, as well as its impact as a comic book sequel. The hosts engage in humorous exchanges, providing contrasting opinions and discussing the film's musical elements. Besides, they offer insights on the film industry, lifestyle tips with reviews of non-alcoholic beers, and a new Stephen King adaptation. They also ponder the future of the Joker franchise, contemplating a potential third installment with a chaotic Joker akin to the comics. This episode is a must-watch for film enthusiasts interested in detailed critiques and entertaining discussions.

Just a heads up, we are still adjusting to life on video. The recording software we are trying out couldn't render Cupcake's video, so we had to use a meeting recording that contained both audios and videos which caused some technical difficulties when attempting to mix and master. No multi-cam this week but it should be back for our next episode with some better audio as well.

00:00 Welcome to Watch Skip Plus!

02:28 Icebreaker: Q and Alex

06:23 Lifestyle Twist: The Plus Segment

19:18 Below the Line

30:09 Cast Grab!

44:49 Spoiler Free Thoughts: Joker 2

01:04:51 Spoiler Section: In-Depth Analysis

01:28:15 Podcast Recommendations and Closing Remarks

The Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer: https://athleticbrewing.com/collections/beer

Will Smith is stinky?: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/will-smith-farted-men-in-black-set-evacuated-three-hours-1236166286/

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Episode 99: Megalopolis Movie Review - Watch or Skip?

In this episode, hosts Emcee and Cupcake dive into the intricate history and contentious reception of Francis Ford Coppola’s 'Megalopolis.' They discuss the film's problematic production, including cast and crew issues and legal hurdles, alongside the novel but flawed volumetric capture technology used. Alex expresses his intense disappointment, influenced by his viewing experience with Alexus (a FIRST in the history of Watch Skip Plus), while Jose provides a more balanced critique, acknowledging the film's ambition but criticizing its execution.

GET US IN YOUR EARS....or EYES!!! (We are now on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WatchSkipPlus)

00:00 We are now on Youtube!

01:47 Podcast Introduction

03:36 Q & Alex: Shakespeare Adaptations!

09:02 Pluses

23:04 Megalopolis Production

43:20 Megalopolis Star Studded Cast

53:49 Non-Spoiler Summary (No Spoilers this week!)

01:21:35 Final Thoughts and Reactions

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Episode 98: The Not A Bomb / Watch Skip Plus crossover is here and it’s a TWO AND A HALF HOUR JOURNEY! 

PODCASTERS ASSEMBLE! Not a Bomb and Watch Skip Plus do their first ever epic crossover episode and it’s a doozy: All four hosts were hanging out together live and in person for a whole week so they all just had to share the fun times with all the listeners! 

First up, NAB’s special segment on Baltimore Comic Con and the treasures Troy and Brad found while Cupcake talks popping his Comic Con cherry. And FILMS…the films we watched!!!!  The crossover plus is a surprise taste test of a limited edition drink.

Then the Watch Skip’ers and NAB dudes review Coralie Fargeat’s sophomore feature film: The Substance starring Demi (It’s duh-MEE) Moore and Margaret Qualley. Believe it or not, due to the format of both pods, the film matches both shows’ criteria: a new release and a bomb (box office figures are showing weak weak turnout).  Is this indictment of society’s impossible beauty standards a BOMB or is it a stunning theatrical “Do I keep watching or walk out?”, gross-out body horror experience?

INJECT US IN YOUR EARS!!!!

Timestamps:

(00:01:08) Crossover Event Intro!

(00:03:10) NAB: Baltimore Comic Con

(00:22:53) NAB: Get-together Film marathon

(00:51:36) Crossover Plus / Taste Test

(00:56:32) NAB: vintage ad break

(00:58:50) WS+: Q & Alex icebreaker

(01:05:35) WS+: The Substance above and below

(01:15:19) NAB: Substance B.O. breakdown / Movie Guide (!)

(01:18:38) NAB + WS+ Spoiler free 

(01:44:40) NAB + WS+ Spoilers Ahead 

(02:26:20) Crossover Next Ep / Outro / Pod Roll 

Speak no Evil but Listen to Watch/Skip+. 

In This Episode: 

Timestamps:

(00:01:00) Sultry Intro

(00:02:23) Q & Alex icebreaker

(00:06:11) Emcee’s Plus

(00:11:44) Jose’s Plus

(00:15:15) Speak No Evil Below the Line

(00:21:55) Cast Grab - NEW FORMAT

(00:32:08) Emcee’s Logline / Spoiler Free

(00:43:49) SPEAK ALL SPOILERS 

(01:09:22) Next Ep / Outro / Pod Roll

Episode 96 appears from the Afterlife, complete with a waiting room ticket!!! 

Emcee and Cupcake are joined by the host of the Backlook Cinema Podcast, Zo to review “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, the direct sequel to the 1988 classic. The film summons the original director (Tim Burton) and stars (Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara) for more bio-exorcist shenanigans. Just don’t say his name three times….the recording and editing took a (after)lifetime because Cupcake’s PC kept crashing. But with the magic of editing, the Boyz let you know if this is a fun eccentric laughfest worthy of the genre-busting original or if it’s more of the same and deserves banishment to that weird planet with sandworms (and we ain’t talking Dune here!)

Turn on the Watch/Skip juice and see what shakes loose!

In This Episode: 

Timestamps:

(00:00:59) Intro / Guest 

(00:03:59) Q & Alex icebreaker

(00:07:34) Zo’s Plus

(00:13:19) Jose’s Plus

(00:16:19) Emcee’s Plus

(00:20:01) Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Below the Line

(00:36:59) Cast Grab 

(00:53:24) Emcee’s Logline / Spoiler Free

(01:06:02) SPOILERS LIE HERE

(01:41:46) Outro / Pod Roll 

Episode 95 just for you the Strange Darling review Cupcake and Alex recorded

The Boyz are back with another episode! This time they are joined by the incredible John from the “And Now For Something A Little Bit Different” YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@johnhorgan1713), and the three take a break from big studio fare to review the current buzzy-super hot indie “Strange Darling”. With an incredible pedigree - one of the producers wrote the book “1001 Films You Need to See Before You Die”, indie actor extraordinaire Kyle Gallner, the DP is none other than actor Giovanni Ribisi - is Strange Darling with its lush filmic cinematography, intense performances, and non-linear, time-jumping narrative THE IT indie thriller of the year (in a year with some sparkling indie fare) or is it pretentious arthouse drivel? 

You may need to actually SEE the film and then listen to the full episode to find out! 

In This Episode: 

Timestamps:

(00:00:52) Intro / Guest 

(00:03:27) Q & Alex icebreaker

(00:05:29) John’s Plus

(00:11:35) Emcee’s Plus

(00:15:05) Strange Darling Below the Line

(00:22:49) Cast Grab

(00:35:11) Spoiler Free 

(00:55:38) Spoilers Ahead

(01:17:55) Outro / Pod Roll