Whiskey and Popcorn

Taking after the incredible film Searching, Director Timur Bekmambetov's Profile makes clever use of the "screenlife" film technique to tell the story of a journalist who attempts to infiltrate the ISIS recruitment scheme for young women. Based on a true story, the narrative's promise is quickly dashed as the film turns away from the actual events of the story to a bloated, infuriating opera of a woman falling in love with the bad guy.

Do we recommend this film? You'll have to listen to find out.

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CODA kicked off our Sundance 2021 experience, and what a way to begin! Hosts Kaely and ASL fluent Tuesday offer their insights into how this year's festival went as well as give high marks for this multi-award winning film.

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Minari is a story about a Korean American family who moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

This is one of our favorite films of 2020, and it is in theaters on February 12 and on demand on February 26th.

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It's that time of year for our annual pilgrimage to the Sundance Film Festival. But it's going to be a bit different this year. Instead of flying up to Park City, Utah, we'll be "remoting in" to the festival to stream the movies and attend the talks and exhibits.

Tuesday and Kaely are also super excited to be covering the festival as official press members this year.

Here's a preview of just a few of the films we're looking forward to. Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest Sundance news.

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Wonder Woman 1984 _reunites writer-director Patty Jenks with Gal Gadot as Diana Price in a glitzy 80s sequel the first Wonder Woman_ blockbuster. Delayed due to COVID and finally released simultaneous in theaters and on HBOMax, WW84 does not have the same impact as its predecessor. However, there are layers worth exploring in Diana's development, and the introduction of Kristen Wiig as Cheetah and Pedro Pascal as Maxwell Lord add dimension to the story.

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What is it that makes you...YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (voice of Tina Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.

As Disney-Pixar's second film of 2020, Soul has a lot of heart. But it doesn't quite tug on the heartstrings like some previous films. Listen to our review to find out why.

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As far as buddy movies go The Climb might be better described as two life-long friends, turned enemies, turned friends again. Mike and Kyle have a fraught adult relationship. But despite the betrayals and the hurt they cause each other, their friendship remains one of mutual connection and respect. This film is smartly written and executed with a European flare.

A "dramedy" that perfectly suits 2020, The Climb proves that movies on male relationships can go beyond dumb boys comedies like The Hangover or Dumb and Dumber.

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Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams star as two aspiring pop stars with the sole goal of representing Iceland in Eurovision. Directed by David Dobkin, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga both pokes fun and celebrates the annual show. As Lars, Ferrell delivers a familiar but entertaining performance. Backed by McAdams as Sigrit, they make a wonderful comedic duo.

We highly recommend this film if you're looking for a goofy escape from our pandemic riddled lives.

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We're back! After a hiatus as we navigated our new COVID world, Whiskey and Popcorn returns (from home) with a new review. Brushing off the dust, we're getting back into reviewing films and sharing our recommendations, both in movies and in drinks!

Netflix's new film The Old Guard is an action packed sci-fi fantasy and thriller. Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne star as of immortal warriors. Together with three others like them, they have taken it upon themselves to protect the world. But in a modern world with cameras, facial recognition, and technology, it's harder than ever to hide what they are.

This film is packed with action and emotion and a welcome watch to escape the news and summer heat.

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In Emma. Jane Austen's precocious heroine gets another silver screen adaptation. Director Autumn de Wilde has her own way of doing things when it comes to translating the beloved novel. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Miss Emma Woodhouse and Johnny Flynn as Mr. George Knightly, this rendition of Austen's book captures much of the 544 pages into a cohesive story. However, fans of the book or the 1996 rendition, might not care much for this iteration. Hosts Kaely and Tuesday are split on this one. Take a listen to hear why.

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