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In the age of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Rocketman," is there a new way to approach the musical biopic? Or maybe just an old way that has rarely done better? Chris and Perry talk the 1979 Bob Fosse film "All That Jazz" and talk about its urgent editing, thinly veiled biographical storyline, and the lead performance of Roy Scheider. 

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In this special bonus episode, Chris shares his thoughts on Toy Story 4 and whether its ending is a betrayal of the series' themes or fits right alongside the other adventures.

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With 'Toy Story 4' about to hit theaters, Chris and Perry sit down to talk about Pixar. They discuss the remarkable run of the studios' first 10 films, they list their favorite Pixar films, and discuss some of the pitfalls that have come along the way.

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This week, Chris and Perry do something a little different. Rather than just talk about a specific movie, genre or personality, they talk about themselves. How does being a critic change their approach to film? What do they love most about the gig? What is the most frustrating thing? 

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Some people think of the musical as a genre best associated with the past. But the movie musical has undergone a dramatic resurgence post-2000. This episode, Chris and Perry talk about their favorite movie musicals of the past 19 years, including a Disney princess movie, a few indie masterpieces, and even some zombies. Check it out and tell us your favorites! 

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"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" has long been hailed as a masterpiece by many film fans. Does it still hold up, or have we just removed the bad parts from our memory? Chris and Perry revisit Michel Gondry's 2004 classic and discuss the performances by Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey, as well as the career of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. 

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Chris and Perry are here for another bonus episode, where they talk the oft-forgotten and dismissed Lonely Island mockumentary "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping." 

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Cameron Crowe’s directorial debut “Say Anything…” has long been regarded one of the best teen romances to come out of Hollywood. But how does it hold up with three decades behind it?

This week, Chris and Perry revisit Crowe’s film and talk about its legacy. Does the movie work without John Cusack? What makes it such a memorable film? Is John Mahoney a national treasure? And what happened to Cameron Crowe in the years following “Almost Famous”?

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Chris and Perry are back with a bonus episode!

Sarah Polley’s “Take This Waltz” was ignored by critics and audiences upon its release in 2012, despite being the second film from a director whose last work (“Away From Her”) had been critically acclaimed. It also co-stars Seth Rogen, who was on a hot streak at that time. Perry is here to tell audiences to seek out this smart, heartbreaking look at marriage and the plight of being in your late-twenties.

This bonus episode, as well as one coming in two weeks, will be available at no cost through April. Starting in May, bonus episodes will be available only to supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this episode and would like to keep hearing them, please consider supporting the show on Patreon.

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It’s the end of March and only one week out from Opening Day at Comerica Park, and so Chris and Perry are talking baseball movies on this episode. What makes a great baseball movie? Do baseball fans and non-fans pick different films? And which Kevin Costner roles show up on their lists?

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