This week we’re taking a journey through space with Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence in Passengers. The film has received pretty harsh criticism after being praised and hyped prior to its release. This provides us a great opportunity to discuss expectations and how they affect a viewing experience, one of our favorite topics. We also discuss the…
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Episode 038: It’s a Wonderful Life
For our first ever Christmas episode, we choose a film that really fits the “feelin’” focus of our show. It’s a Wonderful Life has long been a favorite and important movie to both hosts and discussing the lessons it has taught us is a real joy. In addition, we read some of our listeners’ favorite Christmas movies…
Minisode 010: La La Land
Enchanting and magical, this simple Hollywood tale of a jazz pianist falling for an aspiring actress is a journey of emotions. In Damien Chazelle’s new modern-day musical we are treated to a deep masterpiece of storytelling from one of the profession’s most talented young directors. This film provides plenty of great discussion material for us to…
Episode 037: Rogue One
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… two hosts set forth on a mission to discuss the latest film in the Star Wars universe. With the release of Rogue One this week, we jump in to give our thoughts and talk about the experience we had with the first anthology film in…
Minisode 009: Moonlight
In this bonus minisode, Josh Crabb of Reel World Theology joins Aaron to discuss one of the most emotionally affecting films of the year. Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight is a story of human connection and self-discovery about a young black man struggling to grow up in a neighborhood that doesn’t accept him. This film is already drawing a lot of…
Episode 036: The Incredibles
This week, Aaron and guest host Blaine Grimes tackle the superhero genre and talk about one of Pixar’s best films - The Incredibles. This episode gives us a chance to examine the amazing way in which Pixar blends emotional family depth and creative animated action into something special, and wholly unique despite its surface level similarities…
Minisode 008: Hell or High Water
Aaron is joined by guest co-host Blake Collier to discuss 2016’s hit indie film Hell or High Water. With its West Texas setting capturing the atmosphere perfectly, expert acting, and tragically authentic story about brotherly love and the plight of poverty, this film is a modern western masterpiece. We have plenty of discussion material from a story…
Episode 035: Serenity
Gabriel Green of the Underrated Podcast joins us this week to talk about one of the best science fiction films ever made. There are many kinds of sci-fi, but no film has ever captured the same combination of action, ideas, and character depth as Serenity. Its mere existence is a testament to the brilliance of Joss Whedon’s Firefly universe, a world…
Episode 034: The Prestige
This week we are covering one of our favorite films of all-time, Christopher Nolan’s magical masterpiece - The Prestige. It is a film we talk about often and yet it still feels full of untapped discussion potential. Yes, there is plenty of magic, but there is also a deep (and brilliantly acted) character study about obsession and the…
Episode 033: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
This week we journey back into the wizarding world for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first film in a lengthy new series set in the USA. It’s impossible to discuss this film without talking about the expectations fans of Harry Potter go into the movie with. We also have a great conversation about…
Minisode 007: Arrival
In this minisode, we tackle the deep themes in Denis Villeneuve’s new science fiction masterpiece, Arrival. Based on a Ted Chiang short story called “Story of Your Life”, Arrival tells the story of an alien race who has landed on earth and humanity’s attempts to understand why. This is a movie that falls into the thinking science fiction genre and we…
Episode 032: Nerve
This week we cover one of 2016’s most underrated films, the rom-com thriller, Nerve. With surprisingly incredible visuals and soundtrack, plus a timely story about the dangers of placing your identity in social media approval, this movie delivers a great experience that is fun, funny, and sweet. It’s not just for young adults, and has…
