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Season 20, Episode 7 Matt Scudder is straight up rude to people and he don't care! Liam Neeson takes a break from his late-in-career action movie phase to do this depressing, dreary, gray, rainy, sad movie "A Walk Among the Tombstones." This is becoming a trend for me, where we discuss a film that I know I watched the movie in theaters, but have very limited recollection of what happens in the movie. I remember pieces, but ultimately the mood is what stuck with me from my first watch to this watch for the episode: It was a big bummer. But, surprisingly, it wasn't as much of a bummer as I remembered. Another reason why I like the podcast. I get to revisit films and have my opinion change. I mean, I don't think it changed too much, but enough to make me appreciative to get a chance to see it again. A Walk Among the Tombstones Based on the novel by Lawrence Block Written and Directed by Scott Frank Starring Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, David Harbor, Boyd Holbrook Check us out on YouTube! Listen on your favorite podcast platform! Spotify  | Apple Podcasts  | Amazon Music  | More Links

Season 20, Episode 6 Butler breaks my heart in this episode. I loved and still love Michael Mann's The Insider and he thinks it's 20 minutes too long! I mean, you try to show someone a great film and they just don't get it. In all seriousness, of course film, like all art, is subjective, so I while I don't agree with it, Butler's take is a valid one. Even if he's wrong. I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Something we both agreed on was the greatness of the performance of Bruce McGill in the scene when Jeffrey Wigand is being deposed in a Mississippi court. For your viewing pleasure (apologies for the low quality): The Insider Based on the Vanity Fair article "The Man Who Knew Too Much" by Merie Brenner Written by Eric Roth & Michael Mann Directed by Michael Mann Starring Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer Check it out on YouTube Listen on your favorite podcast platform! Spotify  | Apple Podcasts  | Amazon Music  | More Links

Season 20, Episode 5 There's two things you can't stop doing after watching the movie, Waitress — smiling ear to ear and being hungry for some pie. This indie film is full of great performances, poignant scenes, and overall good vibes (as the younger generations say these days). This is one of those movies which I would point to when someone asks me how important a script is when making a film. Now, this movie isn't a quality watch only because of the script. It really does take a village to tell a great story. But when you start off a project with a strong script, everyone's job because a lot easier. Waitress Written and Directed by Adrienne Shelly Starring Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Jeremy Sisto, Cherly Hines, Andy Griffith, Adrienne Shelly Check us out on the YouTube! Listen on your favorite podcast platform! Spotify  | Apple Podcasts  | Amazon Music  | More Links

Season 20, Episode 4 It's the one that started it all. Kind of. What was once canon, but quickly dismissed as not related to the hit TV show of the same name, Kristy Swanson kicked vampire ass in the early 90s as the original Buffy . So early, it felt like the 80s. It's Buffy the Vampire Slayer! How much did I like the TV show? I named our first dog after it. But I wouldn't have been interested in the show, if it wasn't for the movie. Maybe I would. This film was also one of the first films to introduce me to the idea that actors play different roles. This was the first time seeing Paul Reubens playing a character not Pee-Wee Herman, on his comeback from some legal troubles. (Look it up) Luke Perry actually playing someone not as suave and James Dean-esq as Dylan McKay from Beverly Hills, 90210 . Buffy the Vampire Slayer Written by Joss Whedon Directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui Starring Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Rutger Hauer, Paul Reubens, Luke Perry, David Arquette, Hilary Swank Find out what we had to say about the movie on YouTube! Listen on your favorite podcast platform! Spotify  | Apple Podcasts  | Amazon Music  | More Links

We walked into that IMAX with bad intentions. No way would this be good. The constant reshoots, the hype campaign on overdrive, all those writers, our overall Marvel fatigue, it all added up to an epic terrible watch. We even watched it in 3D! That's how confident we were that it was going to be a waste of our time. And, per the usual, we were wrong. No one is saying it's great, but we're also here to tell you that it's not terrible either. Find out what we thought about the latest entry in the MCU. Anthony Mackie takes ownership of Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World. Captain America: Brave New World Story by Rob Edwards and Malcolm Spellman & Dalan Musson Screenplay by Rob Edwards and Malcolm Spellman & Dalan Musson and Julius Onah & Peter Glanz (Good Lord! So many writers!) Directed by Julius Onah Starring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Tim Blake Nelson, Giancarlo Esposito Watch us on YouTube! Listen on your favorite podcast platform! Spotify  | Apple Podcasts  | Amazon Music  | More Links

Season 20, Episode 3 I often quote the line from Jim Barrett (Bill Pullman) in the movie, Bottle Shock, upon meeting Steven Spurrier (Alan Rickman) for the first time. "You're a snob, it limits you." It's a line that has been with me ever since watching the movie. In the episode, I definitely bring it up again, as I always do when talking about this movie. If you like movies about the underdog taking on the big, bad front runner (and a cocky one at that), I highly recommend this indie darling. Bottle Shock Written by Jody Savin & Randall Miller and Ross Schwartz Directed by Randall Miller Starring Chris Pine, Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman, Dennis Farina, Freddy Rodriguez Find us on YouTube! You can also find us on your favorite podcast platform... Spotify  | Apple Podcasts  | Amazon Music  | More Links

We've made it through the Alien vs. Predator portion of the Alien franchise Lead Up series. We did it! And now, we're rewarded with the return of the director that started it all, Ridley Scott, as he brings with him a new movie and rips the AvP series from canon. It's Prometheus! Oh David...what have you done? Watch us on YouTube!

It's Alien vs. Predator: Requiem! Oh yeah! We watched it. We discussed it. We do what we say we're going to do! Remember, this all leads up to our Now Showing episode of Alien: Romulus . (Available now!) Please feel free to go back and check out our previous Alien franchise Lead Up episodes as we discussed the Forgotten Cinema patented (patent pending) titled Ripley Saga and, of course, the first Alien vs. Predator . Alien vs. Predator: Requiem Written by Shane Salerno Directed by The Strause Brothers Starring Steven Pasquale, Reiko Aylesworth, John Ortiz, Johnny Lewis, Ariel Gade Enjoy the YouTube experience!

Season 20, Episode 2 Not only does Gerard Butler's character of Big Nick overtake the entirety of Den of Thieves with his large and in charge charisma and equally self-destructive lifestyle, but he also took over this episode as Mike and I kept talking and talking about him. I like this movie more than Butler, but I think he needs more time with the movie to truly understand how strong the storytelling is here. Not only strong, but confident. Den of Thieves Story by Christian Gudegast & Paul T. Scheuring Screenplay by Christian Gudegast Directed by Christian Gudegast Starring Gerard Butler, Pablo Schreiber, O'Shea Jackson Jr., 50 Cent Check us out on YouTube in our studio to hear what we had to say. You can also find us on your favorite podcast platform... Spotify  | Apple Podcasts  | Amazon Music  | More Links Don't forget, we also did a Now Showing episode for the sequel!

Our Lead Up series marches on through the Alien franchise, leading all the way to our Now Showing | Alien Romulus episode. And yes, we're taking on Alien vs Predator. Now, technically, these AvP movies are no longer canon, within the Alien franchise — but they are in world of Predator, which...okay, I guess. Regardless, we watched it. We discussed it. And it's here for you! Alien vs. Predator Screen Story by Paul W.S. Anderson and Dan O'Bannon & Ronald Shusett Screenplay by Paul W.S. Anderson Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson Starring Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen, Ewen Bremner, Colin Salmon, Tommy Flanagan