Listen as we take turns chatting through our movies we watched this October but didn't podcast about and want you to know about! Stay tuned at the end to hear what the month of November's theme is going to be. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Pass along your cassettes with no case and get ready to get in the feels as we talk about this film from different Springsteen fan perspectives, music biopics and what makes them good (or bad), the importance of the time period picked in a biopic, and if Nebraska is the album everyone needs to go listen to. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
TW: the following movie/podcast discussion contains homophobia and substance abuse - if you or someone you know has been impacted by either/all we encourage you to:
- connect with resources for 2SLGBTQIA individuals and allies: https://pflagcanada.ca/
- connect with substance use supports (in Canada, numbers vary by province)
Grab your tissues and get ready to feel your feelings as we break down storytelling throughout the years, the Monlight vs La La Land Oscar race, quiet stories that have the biggest impact, and one of the stand out movie posters of the last 10 years. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Get ready to go undercover and catch some gnarly waves as we ride our way into a bromance with 90's heartthrobs, discuss what makes this adrenaline high so silly, see who has what it takes to be a surfer, and see if crop tops are what makes guys being dudes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Gather up your clues and get ready for an extended edition time as we discuss one of (if not the most) iconic movie soundtracks of all time, why the Western genre has not continue with the same frequency as 60 years ago, Clint Eastwood's younger day charm, and Sergio Leone's impressive filmography as a director. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Get your fake ID's and find the confidence to talk to talk to your highschool crush as we break down what makes this movie influential in 21st century comedies, the perfect character of McLovin, compare it to other highschool buddy comedy films, and ask if we're too old to find this so funny. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Get up to bat but don't forget to rely on stats as we discuss how this script meets all viewers where they're at (regardless of how much knowlege you have of the game), how moneyball has impacted today's teams, sports movies that continue to show limited moments of the sport itself, and if Brad Pitt was born to be casted in this role. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
TW: the following movie/podcast discussion contains substance abuse - if you or someone you know has been impacted we encourage you to connect with substance use supports (in Canada, numbers vary by province.)
Call on your opponents and get ready to be undefeated as we chat about The Rock's physical and acting transformation, learn about the hype (and expense) of watching MMA, see if the box office tank hurts Oscar chances, and discuss the documentary style when a documentary already exists. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
TW: The following podcast/films discusses racism and racial based violence. We recognize that there is still much work to be done individually/systemically (and encourage those who are in power and privilege positions to be putting in the work!!!) and the continued impact from racism can impact persons of colour drastically. The following resources are options if you need:
Practice your speeches and get ready to influence the country as we discuss the grandess of Spike Lee's epic film, the Academy's infamous Best Actor snub, where history shys away from sharing, and how even a three hour plus movie can feel too short when there's so much story to tell. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Listen as take turns chatting through our movies we watched this September but didn't podcast about and want you to know about! Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Leave your cellphones behind and don't forget the code word as we dive in (with very limited spoilers!) to the Oscar contender of the year, discuss the technicality of the car chase shots, chat about the divide this can cause with viewers and wrap up Leo month with one of hus funnier performances. Stay tuned for the end where we rank our Leo performances of this past month! Thanks for watching and enjoy the movies!!
Get your pink sheets ready and build up your tolerance to profanity as we talk about the insane nature of the white collar life, Leo's defining performance that still didn't get him an Oscar win, how crime can just seem like one fun party, and see the parallels between this and Goodfellas. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!
Hop on your horses and get ready to be the hero as we chat about the supporting performances that stole the show, how to cope with the amount of violence and blood on screen, inquire about who is telling whose story and how, and see songs made a surprising appearance. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Brace yourself in reality and get ready to be confused as we attempt to walk through the dream within a dream within a dream, discuss Christopher Nolan's technical achievements and how they still hold up 15 years later, see the parallels with Leo's character to his other 2010 movie release, and determine what our token would be if we had to choose. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Get ready for a non-stop game of cat and mouse and fingers crossed you're the mouse that churns that cream into butter as we discuss what it takes to be a con man, how John William's score sets the perfect backdrop, the status a suit brings, and the lasting impression of a perfectly directed scene. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Sharpen your weapons and get ready for battle as we discuss the first of many collaborations between Scorsese and DiCaprio, see which accents didn't hit the mark, discuss villians in movies and where Bill the Butcher ranks, and discuss Oscar nomination controversy. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Head to Verona beach and get ready for a short lived love story as we walk through Baz Lurhmann's in your face style of movies, discuss highschool english class, see what makes modern re-tellings of Shakespeare stand out, and ask the big question: was this peak Leo??? Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
Call up your sister and turn on your soap operas as we take a look at the powerhouse casting in 90's mid tier films, discuss caretaking responsibilities of children, critique the transformative wig scene and ask who is Marvin (spoiler, it is not Leo!) Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
It's the beginning of Leo month so get ready to climb some trees and lick some frosting from the cake as we chat about a young Leo's first Oscar nominated performance, small town sadness, pet peeves in movies, and if a poster could truly be worse than this one. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!
All aboard floor seven and a half and don't forget to bring your puppeteering supplies as explore love triangles, the writing of Charlie Kaufman, break down the ending for those who were very confused, and explore the ethical dilemma behind the characters obsession. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!
Stay tuned at the end where we do a quick recap of our August watches that we didn't podcast but want to give shout outs to!