In this episode, Alan and Chris discuss two entries into movie franchises. One is the latest (and possibly final) installment in the deeds of killer Michael Myers HALLOWEEN ENDS. The second film discussed is the first entry in the Fletch series in 33 years CONFESS, FLETCH starring Jon Hamm. Once the reviews conclude we share some tidbits…
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Two films. Two huge casts. Two high-profile directors. Two behind-the-scenes sets of dramas. Alan and Chris bypass the sideline drama and discuss the ones that unfold onscreen in the new releases DON’T WORRY DARLING and AMSTERDAM. Once the reviews conclude, items of movie news are discussed and recommendations are given for films you can check out from the comfort of your…
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Director George Miller has crafted a tale of a djinn (played by Idris Elba) and a scholar (played by Tilda Swinton) facing off in a hotel room in THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING. Comedian Jenny Slate & director Dean Fleischer-Camp bring their YouTube stop motion creation to the big screen with MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES…
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As we enter late August, big summer releases are tapering off, and the awards seeking prestige pictures have yet to be released. For this episode, Alan and Chris opted to review two smaller-scale films: the straight-to Hulu action feature PREY and the A24 studio horror comedy BODIES BODIES BODIES. In the show’s news portion, the hosts discuss…
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Jordan Peele’s third film “Nope” has hit theaters nationwide & “The Gray Man” starring Ryan Gosling & Chris Evans has debuted exclusively on Netflix. Alan & Chris review both and share some items of movie news before closing out the show with recommendations of things to stream from the comfort of your own couch. Recommendations from…
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Director Taika Waititi made his entry into the MCU with 2017’s THOR: RAGNAROK. Waititi returns to the MCU with THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER. Back are the bright colors, rock music and Waititi’s brand of humor. Alan & Chris discuss this fourth Thor film as well as spend some time talking about the small indie film BRIAN AND CHARLES. Following…
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Bio-pics. They can be formulaic…but they can also be box office magic and win Oscars. What type of film is Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS? Our hosts share their thoughts on this blockbuster take on Mr. Presley as well as the indie dramatic comedy that was a hit at Sundance – CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH starring Dakota Johnson. Following the reviews,…
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Adam Sandler has a new movie, HUSTLE, out on Netflix where he plays a down-on-his-luck basketball scout. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film as well as spend some time discussing THE DUKE. Featuring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren this smaller indie fare tells the tale of a based on a true story art…
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After 36 years in the making, Tom Cruise has now bestowed upon us a sequel to Top Gun. Alan and Chris share their thoughts on the long-anticipated sequel along with a discussion on director Alex Garland’s latest film – Men. For our news segment of the show, we partake in some Trailer Tapas – sampling the trailers…
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Getting back to our independent film roots a bit we review Celine Sciamma’s latest PETITE MAMAN and then discuss comedian Jerrod Carmichael’s directorial debut ON THE COUNT OF THREE. In our movie news segment, we ponder whether a Spinal Tap sequel forty years after the first film is worrisome and the casting news from the…
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