Alan & Chris have survived the snowpocalypse that walloped North Carolina and made it in to the MESH studios to discuss Melissa McCarthy’s dramatic turn in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”. This is followed by a review of Alfonso Cuaron’s latest film that is streaming exclusively on Netflix – “Roma”.

Director Steve McQueen returns to the big screen with a heist film centered around a group of widows left to clean up their criminal husbands’ mess. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on “Widows” as well as the straight-to-Netflix Cohen Brothers anthology film “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”.

Two movies that both tell true stories are the focus of this episode. One is a big-budget depiction of one of rock music’s most flamboyant performers, while the other is a much smaller, quieter film that looks at the career of a lifetime bank robber portrayed by Robert Redford in what is said to be his last big-screen performance.

Director Damien Chazelle returns to the multiplex with a film that isn’t centered around music but instead tells the story of astronaut Neil Armstrong in “First Man”. After sharing their thoughts on this recent release, Alan and Chris celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic “Halloween”

With the arrival of Bradley Cooper’s remake of “A Star Is Born” starring himself and Lady Gaga in theaters it is safe to say the Oscar-bait season has officially begun. Alan & Chris discuss Mr. Cooper’s first directorial effort followed by reviews of the smaller independent film “Puzzle” and the comic book adaptation misfire “Venom” starring Tom Hardy.

October has arrived. Time for pumpkin spice lattes and a recap of the 4th annual Footcandle Film Festival. Along with recounting festival highlights, Alan & Chris share a review of American Animals – a film that was featured in this year’s festival as a special presentation.

Two smaller independent films are on the agenda today with reviews of “Leave No Trace” and “Borg vs McEnroe”. Next on the news roundup you hear about films getting their debut at the Toronto International Film Festival and what exactly is going on with the “Popular Film” Oscar.

Spike Lee’s latest film “BlacKkKlansman” has many critics claiming it is a return to top form for the iconic director. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the story of this based-on-true event as well as discuss “First Reformed” starring Ethan Hawke as a troubled priest.

Reviews: “Three Identical Strangers” & “The Rider”

Reviews of “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” & “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”