Episode 204: Miracle on 34th Street

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This year’s Christmas movie conversation takes us all the way back to 1947, giving us the chance to discuss faith, its impact on lives, and what it looks like when examined in a court of public opinion.

Miracle on 34th Street Review – 00:01:40

The Connecting Point – 0:57:50

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Episode 203: Marriage Story

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It’s time to get real and raw, as this week we chat about Noah Baumbach’s impressive, devastating new feature film. We are strong believers in the emotional impact films can have and this one hits as hard as any in a long time. 

Marriage Story Review – 0:01:09

The Connecting Point – 1:27:37

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Episode 202: Knives Out

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This week we’re joined by film critic Kolby Mac to discuss Rian Johnson’s crowd-pleasing whodunit murder mystery. We compare its signature detective to iconic ones of the past, talk about the use of immigration as a theme, recount our incredibly fun theatrical viewing experiences, and much more.

Knives Out Review – 0:00:58

The Connecting Point – 1:00:48

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Episode 201: The Shawshank Redemption

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Our donor pick episode for November, the month we chose to discuss movie friendships, was a perfect choice. We talk rehabilitation, institutionalization, bravery, freedom, and above all, hope. 

The Shawshank Redemption Review – 0:01:53

The Connecting Point – 1:08:59

 

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Episode 200.3: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

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Wrapping up our 200th episode celebration, we discuss how this film is an origin story for Indiana Jones, and then generally gush while giving all of the reasons why this is our favorite entry in the series.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Review – 0:01:08

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Episode 200.2: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

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Continuing our journey through the greatest adventurer’s film trilogy, we compare the structure of this prequel to the film that came before it, admire a special relationship Indiana forms, and discuss whether or not this is a racially insensitive story.

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Episode 200.1: Raiders of the Lost Ark

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Happy 200th episode to us! In celebration, we are once again covering a favorite trilogy, beginning with this conversation about an adventure movie that would go on to define an entire genre and one that gave us an iconic hero for all-time.

Raiders of the Lost Ark Review – 0:12:50

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FF+ Frozen 2, Honey Boy, Waves, and Little Women

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For this week’s FF+, Seattle film critic Paul Carlson of Escape Into Film joins the show to discuss four wildly different new and upcoming film releases.

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Frozen 2 – 0:01:52

Honey Boy – 0:15:13

Waves – 0:23:36

Little Women – 0:33:51

 

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Episode 199: The Peanut Butter Falcon

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This week we are joined by Don Shanahan from Every Movie Has a Lesson to discuss the sleeper hit of 2019, a movie that has found its way into each of our hearts. There’s a wealth of emotional and thematic elements to explore and we enjoy sharing how this film has moved us and how important we feel it can be for the world.

The Peanut Butter Falcon Review – 0:01:58

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Episode 198: Ford v Ferrari

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We love biopics, and this week we’re excited to chat about director James Mangold’s newest that tells the story of the events leading up to and including the 1966 LeMans 24-hour race. With strong relationships throughout, the film gives us plenty to connect with and talk about in addition to just geeking out over the exhilarating racing sequences. 

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