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Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
The writer-director duo return for their third film after the massive success of the political action thrillers The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty. We love that track record and are very excited to dive into the emotionally-charged period film Detroit. Can’t wait to see the performances and the delicate touch director Kathryn Bigelow has been able to bestow in the past, even with action films like K-9 and Point Break.
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
It’s the beginning of Countdown month! We move from the silver screen to the small one. We have a guest host to give his top 10 while Oscar cheats and gives his 11-20 and the main 10 with Ralf next week. It’s been a hella great year for the golden TV age and there’s a solid mix of new and older shows making lists. Stay with us next week for the TV conclusion.
Next Time: The Best TV Shows of 2017 Part Two
January's Bonus Episode: Phantom Thread
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:06:17 The Best TV Shows of 2017 I
00:10:07 #10 / #20
00:16:14 #09 / #19
00:26:27 #08 / #18
00:32:23 #07 / #17
00:38:17 #06 / #16
00:47:35 #05 / #15
00:55:37 #04 / #14
01:01:52 #03 / #13
01:08:46 #02 / #12
01:18:19 #01 / #11
01:32:47 Extras
01:43:02 EXIT
Marcos
01 Game of Thrones
02 Mindhunter
03 Preacher
04 GLOW
05 Punisher
06 Legion
07 Love
08 Big Mouth
09 Twin Peaks: The Return
10 Stranger Things 2
Oscar
11 Game of Thrones
12 Big Little Lies
13 Dear White People
14 Master of None
15 The Defiant Ones
16 The Handmaid’s Tale
17 Homeland
18 GLOW
19 Sense 8
20 The Americans
Sunday Dec 24, 2017
Sunday Dec 24, 2017
Marvel has taken their baby back! Borrowed of course. Can the teenage neighborhood superhero show the world how to treat these comic book characters in the future? With all of the copyright issues between studios, we hope that others lend their support to the MCU. Peter Parker’s well-known history is shifted and done greatly with the addition of Tony Stark as mentor.
Sunday Dec 24, 2017
Sunday Dec 24, 2017
Our last show of the year deals with a massive blockbuster and much anticipated sequel, a deranged and dour family film, and an adventurous remake. One of them lies in the middle of the road, one a high contender and the last a bitter taste that defies repeat viewings. Which will land at these spots? See you next year folks for our Best Of The Year lists.
Next Time: Top 10 Discoveries 2017
December’s Bonus Episode: The Shape of Water
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:25 Recent Viewings
Oscar: American Assassin, Columbus, Radio Mary
Ralf: Deepwater Horizon
00:14:59 The Killing of a Sacred Deer
00:28:17 spoilers
00:46:54 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
01:03:33 spoilers
01:20:24 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
01:51:07 spoilers
02:27:03 EXIT
Sunday Dec 10, 2017
Sunday Dec 10, 2017
Welcome to B-movie happy hour! Never have we been as excited to review a James Franco project like his latest and daring biopic attempt about the man that brought us the infamous The Room. The worst movie ever made re-realized on screen should prove quite interesting. Coco is the latest from Pixar’s arsenal of emotional animated films and boys like Ralf and Oscar can’t wait to seek their teeth into the culturel aspects that relate to their own. The Nile Hilton Incident is in the sub-genre of ‘specific period’ films that relate to a true event and we can’t wait to see and hope it fits in the best-of list against the others.
Next Time: Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I, Tonya, The Killing of a Sacred Deer
December’s Bonus Episode: The Shape of Water
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:17 Recent Viewings
Oscar: Lady Bird, Mudbound
Ralf: Jim and Andy, Man On The Moon
Luke: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Atomic Blonde
00:21:47 Announcements
00:25:47 The Nile Hilton Incident
00:38:46 spoilers
00:47:22 Coco
01:07:20 spoilers
01:33:27 Frozen Short
01:36:22 The Disaster Artist
01:45:33 spoilers
02:03:46 EXIT
Sunday Nov 26, 2017
Sunday Nov 26, 2017
Let’s get dark people! We have three film reviews that deal or try to deal with dark subject matter in varying degrees. Good Time is an intense one night affair about a man trying anything shady in order to help get his brother out of jail. Justice League tries to pump the breaks on the dark matter with some wit and poor storytelling when reviving Superman. Three Billboards dances and skewers the line between comedy and some dark shit when a mother tries to get the police to find her daughters’ killer by upsetting a town. Merry Thanksgiving folks.
Next Time: The Disaster Artist, Coco, The Nile Hilton Incident
November’s Bonus Episode: Murder On The Orient Express
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:53 Recent Titles
Ralf: Neighbors, The Runaways
Oscar: Brawl In Cell Block 99, 1922, Graduation
Luke: Saving Capitalism, In Defense Of Food
00:19:46 Good Time
00:31:46 spoilers
00:47:04 Justice League
01:06:54 spoilers
01:26:38 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
01:38:37 spoilers
01:50:16 EXIT
Wednesday Nov 15, 2017
Wednesday Nov 15, 2017
We love it when a film succeeds beyond all expectations. Directed by a woman and led by a woman, this DC franchise blockbuster proves that they can make a competent film for the masses with fewer mistakes. Save for the third act, Ralf and Oscar talk about the paradise beginning and the appropriate setting of WWI.
Sunday Nov 12, 2017
Sunday Nov 12, 2017
#36 The Big Sick, Ingrid Goes West, Thor: Ragnarok
We have a trio of films and their relationships. One is classic: it is the beginnings of a true life love story between a Pakistani comedian and an American student. The next one is more modern and disturbing. It’s a relationship between an internet stalker and an Instagram model. The final relationship used to be between a boy and his toy hammer but evolves to his adoptive brother and finally, to his home.
Next Time: Justice League, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Good Time
November’s Bonus Episode: Murder On The Orient Express
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:01 Recent Titles
Luke: Gaga: Five Foot Two, A Silent Voice
Oscar: Wheelman, Rough Night, Girls Trip
00:12:20 The Big Sick
00:24:54 spoilers
00:40:20 Ingrid Goes West
00:52:43 spoilers
01:11:51 Thor: Ragnarok
01:27:22 spoilers
01:43:30 EXIT
Monday Oct 30, 2017
Monday Oct 30, 2017
This spooky weekend we bring you the three types of horror experiences you can have with films. The first is a horror retrospective of the much revered 1982 classic, The Thing. The second, we delve into the bizarre and atmospheric dystopian future of cannibals and heat with The Bad Batch. The final review is Suburbicon, which has the unfortunate and scary thing of being a poorly conceived film.
Next Time: Thor: Ragnarok, etc.
October’s Bonus Episode: The Snowman
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:22 Recent Viewings
Oscar: The Babysitter, The Mummy, The Meyerowitz Stories
00:11:52 The Thing (1982)
00:46:04 The Bad Batch
00:59:41 spoilers
01:11:58 Suburbicon
01:31:33 spoilers
01:48:46 EXIT
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
This month we find out what’s up our opinionated sleeves about the street hustling thriller Sleight. What is the main conflict? Where does the main character Bo have to go in order to fix his life dealing with a violent employer, caring for a sister and using his ambition to develop worthwhile magic? How can magic save the day? All interesting questions Sleight possesses are set in an all too real world that may merit multiple viewings.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
Guy Ritchie has had wild success and disappointments over the years. As fans of his hits like Snatch and The Man From U.N.C.L.E., we turn onto his latest period frenzy epic, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. We also discuss Charlie Hunam’s recent success in the theaters playing wildly different characters. Will this latest Hollywood rendition of King Arthur bear fruit with audiences and survive critical scrutiny unlike the rest? Let’s find out.
Sunday Oct 15, 2017
Sunday Oct 15, 2017
#34 The Lost City of Z, Blade Runner: 2049, The Foreigner
We have a real duo of thought-provoking films within the exemplary visionary directions of critical darling filmmakers. The Lost City of Z and Blade Runner: 2049 share in visionary spectacle and questions of the human nature of our futures and obsessions. We end today’s show with Jackie Chan returning to action as a father seeking vengeance against the IRA.
Next Time: Suburbicon, Ingrid Goes West, The Bad Batch
October’s Bonus Episode: The Snowman
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:57 Recent Ttiles
Ralf: Hidden Figures, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
Oscar: Headshot, American Made, Gerald’s Game
00:19:33 The Lost City of Z
00:42:14 spoilers
01:05:53 Blade Runner: 2049
01:43:31 spoilers
02:02:22 The Foreigner
02:16:33 spoilers
02:31:14 EXIT
Saturday Sep 30, 2017
Saturday Sep 30, 2017
#33 The Beguiled, What Happened To Monday, Kingsman: The Golden Circle
As we ponder on where the week went, today’s show asks seven sisters about legalizing all drugs in the setting of a Civil War era house. Sofia Coppola’s latest project has intensity within its subtlety and surprising stakes. What Happened To Monday may prove to be in the wrong genre but still possesses entertainment. Kingsman sequel is more of the same as it widens the universe of the characters.
Next Time: tbd
September’s Bonus Episode: mother!
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:40 The Beguiled
00:19:13 spoilers
00:37:23 What Happened To Monday?
00:52:07 spoilers
01:01:03 Kingsman: The Golden Circle
01:14:53 spoilers
01:26:10 EXIT
Saturday Sep 16, 2017
Saturday Sep 16, 2017
#32 Colossal, Alien: Covenant, It
We go from playgrounds, to space, ending up at the sewers. We begin with a film wrapped in anguish over not going somewhere in life with a giant monster twist in Colossal. Alien: Covenant proves a lack of visual imagination and detail but may carry a nice momentum in the world of Alien from its predecessor; Prometheus. Finally, a remake audiences love to watch is It; the horror money-maker of the year with a lot of scares within its two hours.
Next Time: The Beguiled, What Happened To Monday, Kingsman: The Golden Circle
September’s Bonus Episode: mother!
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:16 Recent Watches
00:13:48 Colossal
00:27:42 spoilers
00:42:50 Alien: Covenant
00:59:16 spoilers
01:14:13 It
01:38: 24 spoilers
01:55:09 EXIT
Friday Sep 01, 2017
Friday Sep 01, 2017
From South Korea to North Carolina and ending up in an Indian Reservation, the boys discuss three very different films. The first is a multi-lingual adventure filled with friendships, animal rights, corporate restructuring and a superpig. The second is a whimsical and southern and entertaining heist flick by the venerable and never-retired Steven Soderbergh. Last and certainly not least, we travel to Wyoming to deal with the harsh cold and the two people tasked with solving a murder.
Next Time: Alien: Covenant, Inhumans, It
September’s Bonus Episode: mother!
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:02 Recent Viewings
00:20:48 Okja
00:37:51 spoilers
01:04:20 Logan Lucky
01:11:05 spoilers
01:33:07 Wind River
01:48:09 spoilers
02:03:47 EXIT
Saturday Aug 19, 2017
Saturday Aug 19, 2017
Oscar and Ralf try to catch up to recent films that were missed during the marathon episode and vacations in between. They begin with the female version of James Bond Berlin-set spy flick Atomic Blonde. They talk about the turmoil, action and pop music. Next up is The Dark Tower and speak to its merits as a sequel to the much beloved and complicated novels. The show ends with the much surprising Annabelle: Creation. The film shows us shoddy dialogue but amazing child performances with some level-headed horror filmmaking.
Next Time: Atomic Blonde, The Dark Tower, Annabelle: Creation
August’s Bonus Episode: Detroit
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:18 Atomic Blonde
00:18:21 spoilers
00:41:50 The Dark Tower
01:02:30 spoilers
01:20:45 Annabelle: Creation
01:40:09 spoilers
02:00:38 EXIT
Tuesday Aug 15, 2017
Tuesday Aug 15, 2017
With like-minded projects like the Before Trilogy, Ralf and Oscar watch T2 Trainspotting with curious eyes. How will the 20-year gap of the memorable first installment be used to greater sorry effect for characters in their mid-life crisis? AMP has always loved Danny Boyle and his ability to genre-hop over the years since Trainspotting. We take in hist first sequel with much anticipation and you’ll see, a nice dose of respect.
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
#29 Grave of the Fireflies, Whisper of the Heart, Paprika
We finally top off our first marathon! This marathon has proved the medium to be spectacular and we save a good trio for the finale. Grave of the Fireflies is the critical darling that’ll break your heart. Whisper of the Heart shows the value of growing up and falling in love when young. Paprika is a sci-fi mind bender that merges the chaos of dreams with the strict reality. Hope you’ve enjoyed this marathon and see you for the next one!
Next Time:The Hitman’s Bodyguard, The Glass Castle, The Dark Tower
August’s Bonus Episode: Detroit
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:25 Grave of the Fireflies
00:17:36 spoilers
01:03:42 Whisper of the Heart
01:16:25 spoilers
01:40:36 Paprika
02:00:26 spoilers
02:34:56 Marathon Closing
02:39:05 EXIT
Sunday Jul 23, 2017
Sunday Jul 23, 2017
#28 Personal Shopper, War for the Planet of the Apes, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
The latest from Olivier Assayas delves into a strange medium’s life as she waits for a message from her dead brother in Personal Shopper. The third installment of Caeser’s ape world has the best emotional punches yet. Valerian’s imaginative world building and adventurous atmosphere is great even if the plot and dialogue isn’t.
Next Time: Grave of the Fireflies, Whisper of the Heart, Paprika
July’s Bonus Episode: Spider-Man: Homecoming
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:43 Recently Watched
Oscar: The Big Sick
Ralf: Trolls, The Defiant Ones
00:19:53 Personal Shopper
00:33:52 spoilers
00:52:18 War for the Planet of the Apes
01:03:16 spoilers
01:27:34 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
01:46:39 spoilers
02:01:31 EXIT
Saturday Jul 15, 2017
Saturday Jul 15, 2017
What does a horror film look like when it is injected with satire and racial awareness to the point of humor and trust? You get Get Out. Jordan Peele’s directorial debut proves his ability to bring out the awkward, the humor and the scares by careful attention to detail. Join Ralf and Oscar for a positive discussion on the film that broke a bunch of records.
Friday Jul 07, 2017
Friday Jul 07, 2017
Our first official ‘Best Of’ list for 2017! Ralf and Oscar give their best films of the year so far with a surprising number of overlap. Action and comedy rank higher than most years this time. We also take on Edgar Wright’s latest film Baby Driver with great response. Let us know which films are your favorite of 2017 so far!
Next Time: Personal Shopper, War for the Planet of the Apes, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
July’s Bonus Episode: Spider-Man: Homecoming
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:44 Recent Watches
Ralf: Beauty and the Beast, Idiocracy, Friday the 13th
Oscar: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, Colossal
00:17:41 Top 5 Films of 2017 So Far
00:18:57 Number 5: Logan, Logan, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
00:25:23 Number 4: The Lego Batman Movie, The Lego Batman Movie, Wonder Woman
00:32:54 Number 3: John Wick 2, Colossal, Oklahoma City
00:37:44 Number 2: Baby Driver, Get Out, Logan
00:44:21 Number 1: Your Name, Your Name, Your Name
00:54:06 Honorable Mentions
00:57:01 Baby Driver
01:22:47 The 5 Most Anticipated Films of 2017
War For The Planet Of The Apes, Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets, The Dark Tower, Blade Runner 2049, Thor Ragnarok, Atomic Blonde, The Foreigner, mother!, The Darkest Hour, Molly’s Game, Justice League, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Star Wars: The Last Jedi
01:49:12 EXIT
Saturday Jun 24, 2017
Saturday Jun 24, 2017
Similar to an episode in 2016, we’ve landed on three animated films. With other titles like The Beguiled and The Big Sick not available in Chicago yet, we had to turn to Netflix and Pixar to round out the corners of today’s reviews. Cars 3 proved better than anticipated but mainly just a kids flick. Blame! shows us a great picture of a world covered in city with a few classic anime problems. Waltz with basher pushes the medium by blending dreams and war within the documentary genre. Let us know what you think!
Next Time: 5 Best Films of the Year, Baby Driver, 5 Most Anticipated of the Year
June’s Bonus Episode: Wonder Woman
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:10 What We’ve Been Watching
Ralf: How To Steal A Million, Wait Until Dark
Oscar: JT + The Tennessee Kids, Stop Making Sense
00:18:54 Waltz With Bashir
00:30:16 Spoilers
00:47:45 Blame!
00:58:53 Spoilers
01:16:19 Cars 3
01:21:21 Spoilers
01:36:34 EXIT
Thursday Jun 15, 2017
Thursday Jun 15, 2017
People usually leave religion and politics at the door. Not this time with the former. We talk about Martin Scorsese’s latest and one of his boldest films yet with Silence. A long discussion to be sure as Ralf and Oscar get into who’s at fault, how the century depicted is a factor, what it means when a filmmaker wrestles with a faith-based voice-over scene and more. Stay tuned after the exit for bonus light conversation.
Friday Jun 09, 2017
Friday Jun 09, 2017
With Luke off to Alaska the brothers lay down the disturbing nuances of meat-eating, tyrannical rule and global infections. We first talk about the life and times of Marjane during the Islamic revolution as part of our continuing animation marathon. We carry on the weight of a true carnivores’ life with Raw. We conclude our show with an exercise in utter tension with the eerie It Comes At Night. Plus, Ralf and Oscar have three titles apiece to cover as part of what they’ve been watching lately.
Next Time: Waltz with Bashir, Cars 3, The Big Sick
June’s Bonus Episode: Wonder Woman
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:35 What We’ve Been Watching
Ralf: Sunny Side, Bosch, Major Payne
Oscar: War Machine, Small Crimes, The Wailing
00:25:47 Persepolis
00:35:20 Persepolis Spoilers
00:58:01 Raw
01:12:53 Raw Spoilers
01:37:20 It Comes At Night
01:51:56 It Comes At Night Spoilers
02:23:32 EXIT
Saturday May 27, 2017
Saturday May 27, 2017
We hit the tides and drug runners this week with the newly released raunchy comedy Baywatch; starring the ever powerful Dwayne Johnson. We travel to a single location of a fight to the death between snipers in The Wall. As part of our continuing animation marathon, we also discuss the merits of shortening a televised beloved serial into a too-packed sci-fi film called RahXephon.
Next Time: Persepolis, Raw, It Comes At Night
May’s Bonus Episode - King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:33 What We’ve Been Watching
Luke: Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things, Small Is Beautiful: A Tiny House Documentary
Oscar: Alien: Covenant, 20th Century Women, Maria Bamford: Old Baby
Ralf: War Dogs, Bahubali 2: The Conclusion
00:23:50 RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
00:53:46 The Wall
01:13:!4 Baywatch
01:33:26 Roger Moore & Anime Recommendations
01:41:05 EXIT
Monday May 15, 2017
Monday May 15, 2017
How does the second annual Star Wars installment feel for Ralf, Luke and Oscar? Pretty great, as one may expect but not without addressing some of the films plot and characters dilemmas and the use of special effects for a certain actor. Still a grand adventure epic that is equal parts one of its kind and yet a solid prequel to enjoy. Let us know what you think!
Friday May 12, 2017
Friday May 12, 2017
River spirits, giant insects and an egocentric planet fill the show this week. As part of our animation marathon, we delve into two films from the acclaimed writer/director Hayao Miyazaki. Spirited Away was our entry way into much of Japanese anime scene and still holds up amazingly. Nausicaa proves ever prescient on the world state of being with an apocalyptic future. Guardians, while a blast to watch on comedic and action levels, may prove to have more of the common Marvel Studios problems of lack of threat and predictability.
Next Time: RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio, The Wall, Baywatch
May’s Bonus Episode - King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:37 What We’ve Been Watching
Oscar: Train to Busan, The Lost City of Z, The Autopsy of Jane Doe
Ralf: Lion, Major League
Luke: Oklahoma City
00:20:15 Spirited Away
00:43:45 Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
01:13:58 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2
01:45:59 Animation Recommendations
01:49:56 EXIT
Friday Apr 28, 2017
Friday Apr 28, 2017
This week, we strip all types of privacy to discuss human connection with the eerie and Black Mirror-like The Circle. As part of our continuing animation marathon, we also discuss the cinematic chops of the art-imitating-life film Perfect Blue. Last but not least, we delve into the world’s biggest animated feature from Japan, Your Name. This teen, body-swapping romance may turn out to be more interesting than its concept.
Next Time: Spirited Away, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
April’s Bonus Episode - Sleight
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:23 What We’ve Been Watching
Oscar: The Discovery, Prevenge, Hidden Figures
Luke: Hidden Figures, Almost Famous
Ralf: Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return
00:17:55 Perfect Blue
00:40:41 Your Name
01:09:31 Animation Recommendations
01:12:16 The Circle
02:01:28 EXIT
Saturday Apr 15, 2017
Saturday Apr 15, 2017
Our first bonus blockbuster! Join us for our discussion of the 15th or 500th (I forget) Marvel Studios film. The ever-charming Benedict Cumberbatch does the heavy lifting as the Sorcerer Supreme-to-be but will the tried and true superhero formula in structure, predictability and word-ending chaos keep Doctor Strange from excelling? Find out.
Friday Apr 14, 2017
Friday Apr 14, 2017
#21 The Black Cauldron, The Jungle Book, The Fate of the Furious
It’s double-bill marathon time! We take on two old school ages of Disney with 60’s and 80’s projects. The Black Cauldron proves they can go dark but not with much staying power. The Jungle Book, recently remade, has a fun loving atmosphere with a strange cast of animals. The only question we should ask about the Fast and Furious franchise is…. will the 8th be the last?
Next Time: Perfect Blue, Your Name, The Circle
April’s Bonus Episode - Sleight
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:17 What We’ve Been Watching
00:16:48 The Black Cauldron
00:42:02 The Jungle Book
01:04:27 The Fate of the Furious
01:40:43 EXIT
Friday Mar 31, 2017
Friday Mar 31, 2017
We begin as we’ll do these days with our marathon coverage. We dive into the wonderfully dreadful world of Coraline. A stop-motion dark film that proves to be essential animated viewing for adults and kids. We move onto the strangely ok Power Rangers, a version more serious and more teenage angst. Lastly, we search our ghosts to figure out the expensive and oddly stone-cold rendition of Ghost In The Shell.
Next Time: The Jungle Book, The Black Cauldron, Fate of the Furious
March’s Bonus Episode - T2: Trainspotting 2
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:47 What We’ve Been Watching
00:18:52 Coraline
00:49:41 Power Rangers
01:21:02 Ghost In The Shell
02:03:41 Animation Recommendation
02:07:10 EXIT
Friday Mar 17, 2017
Friday Mar 17, 2017
Why not start an animated features marathon with a time travel movie with a heart and much laughter? The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a clear winner and much recommended. We continue with a dystopian zombie film with a special little girl named Melanie. We end the episode with the much predictable but not terrible Belko Experiment and cover ourselves in bloody corporate clothes.
Next Time: Coraline, Power Rangers, Ghost In The Shell
March’s Bonus Episode - T2: Trainspotting 2
@podmoviecast
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:40 What We’ve Been Watching
Oscar: Sadako vs Hayako, A Man Called Ove
Luke: Captain Fantastic, Deathgasm, Logan
00:12:52 What Is Our Marathon?
00:18:43 The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
00:42:04 The Girl With All The Gifts
01:15:07 The Belko Experiment
01:29:45 EXIT
Thursday Mar 16, 2017
Thursday Mar 16, 2017
In our 2nd bonus episode, we take on the controversially made and strangely 90’s feeling historical epic about Nat Turner’s slave rebellion. Ralf and Oscar discuss the merits of accuracy versus entertainment and whether or not the revamping and twisting on the original title works, among other topics. Thanks for donating or at least waiting 5 months for the release.
Saturday Mar 04, 2017
Saturday Mar 04, 2017
We introduce the last nail on the movie coffin called 2016. We talk about the Academy Awards ceremony, warts and all. Oscar performs his one-man show by talking about A Cure For Wellness which is hard to recommend. Logan may prove to be the best superhero film in recent memory, possibly ever. Join us.
Next Time: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, The Girl With All The Gifts, The Belko Experiment
March’s Bonus Episode: Life
Friday Feb 17, 2017
Friday Feb 17, 2017
Our regular schedule is back and in full swing! Ralf and Oscar discuss the masterfully choreographed John Wick 2 with some giddiness. Oscar and Luke dive into the period-set biopic of how McDonald’s got started in The Founder. Lastly, our Academy Awards talk will share some competition and intrigue for you.
Next Time: Oscar Winners, Logan, A Cure For Wellness
January’s Bonus Episode: Get Out
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:55 We’ve Been Watching
Oscar: The Keeping Room, Split
Ralf: Split, The Lego Batman Movie
00:11:20 The Academy Awards Nominations
00:47:11 Luke’s Been Watching: La La Land, Manchester By The Sea, War Dogs
00:53:31 The Founder
01:08:07 John Wick: Chapter 2
01:39:06 EXIT
Wednesday Feb 15, 2017
Wednesday Feb 15, 2017
Our very first bonus episode! If you are one of the lucky ones that donated, you are seeing this pop into your feed again five months later. We have guest host from SOS-Radio podcast Jason Nhyte joins Ralf and Oscar to figure out whether or not a B-movie like Don't Breathe is worth another watch.
Friday Jan 27, 2017
Friday Jan 27, 2017
This final Best Of list for 2016. We promise. This time, it’s an original top ten list. We cover ground on any type of art (music, comics, movies, painters etc.) that we discovered of the past year. The twist is that the piece of art or artist must be from any year previous to 2016; that way, we won’t focus on only current events and opens up a way to talk about great stuff from history. We do hope you enjoy this Top Ten opus of ours. We’ll be taking an extra week off but we’ll be back to cover films very soon!
Next Time: Oscar Talk and two reviews.
January’s Bonus Episode: Silence
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:20 What is Discoveries List?
00:07:33 #10 to #6
00:42:31 #5 to #1
01:27:08 Honorable Mentions
01:32:45 EXIT
Friday Jan 20, 2017
Friday Jan 20, 2017
The title is self explanatory. Let’s see how this tumultuous political year stacks up with screen art. Blockbusters and sequels took a turn of the worse but musicals, documentaries and animated pictures came back swinging. Luke is joining us from a remote location and we have tons of extras for you at the top and tail end of the show. Stay warm everybody!
Next Time: The 10 Best Discoveries in 2016
January’s Bonus Episode: Silence
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
The Order: Ralf, Oscar, Luke
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:04:10 2016 In A Nutshell
00:10:38 #10 through #6
00:41:18 #5 through #1
01:35:27 Honorable Mentions
01:38:14 Disappointments
01:46:34 Missed Opportunities
01:50:42 2016 Villains
01:53:00 EXIT
Friday Jan 13, 2017
Friday Jan 13, 2017
With the second part of the latest golden age of television in full swing, we thought it merited at least out top ten list. Couple that with a variety of streaming platforms that encourage binging entire seasons and you’ve got four guys talking TV for nearly 3 hours! Ralf and Oscar are joined by Brian and Marcos who prove to be a wide enough spread of different types of shows for your entertainment. Hope you enjoy and tell us what’s your favorite show of 2016.
Next Time: The 10 Best Films of 2016
January's Bonus Episode: Silence
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Marcos: @LaSunSuperman
The Order: Oscar, Brian, Marcos, Ralf
Show Notes:
00:00:00 INTRO
00:06:26 Countdown: #10 - #6
01:17:07 Countdown: #5 - #1
02:32:07 Honorable Mentions, Disappointments, Missed Opportunities
02:48:34 EXIT
Friday Jan 06, 2017
Friday Jan 06, 2017
Our first Best Of list for 2016, ringing in the new year! I know, I know. What is a film podcast doing with games? Well, as we look to end 2016 once and for all, we understand that all mediums of entertainment and artistic vision should be appreciated in some form. We bring a guest host to not only cover Luke’s temporary absence, but someone who has a different gaming taste than Ralf and Oscar. Hope you enjoy this and three other special Best Of treats throughout January.
Next Time: The 10 Best TV Shows of 2016
January’s Bonus Episode: Silence
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
The Order: Greg, Ralf, Oscar
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:32 #5 Pokemon Go, Pokemon Go, Bro Force
00:12:09 #4 Grim Dawn, The Division, FarCry: Primal
00:24:06 #3 Digimon Cyber Sleuth, Firewatch, Dark Souls III
00:39:37 #2 Final Fantasy XV, Uncharted 4, Pokemon Go
00:50:36 #1 World of Final Fantasy, Overwatch, Overwatch
01:01:13 Honorable Mentions, Disappointments, Missed Opportunities
01:11:42 EXIT
Friday Dec 30, 2016
Friday Dec 30, 2016
Happy holidays loyal cinephiles! This week, the final show of the year, will feature three much anticipated and highly regarded by the critic community films. We start with the return-to-form musical by La La Land and we hope our cynicism doesn’t tarnish the loveliness of the picture. We move onto the dread-like score and stellar Natalie Portman performance in Jackie. We end the show with Life, Animated; the documentary that won hearts and minds with its creative delivery.
Next Time: The 5 Best Games of 2016
December Bonus Episode: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
January’s Bonus Episode: Silence
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:04 What We’ve Been Watching
Ralf: OJ: Made In America, Moana
Oscar: Moana, Loving, Zero Days
00:16:35 La La Land
00:53:11 Jackie
01:19:55 Life, Animated
01:36:53 EXIT
Saturday Dec 17, 2016
Saturday Dec 17, 2016
This week features three reviews that’ll take us across America’s roads, into a revenge story in France and ending with a mysterious identity-changing woman. American Honey is the years’ road trip and coming-of-age according to most: see if we agree or disagree. Elle tells the story of an older woman overcome with an intruder as well as figuring out how to exact vengeance. Complete Unknown has a woman with an ability to change careers and identities at will.
Next Time: La La Land, Jackie, Life Animated
Don’t forget to donate to acquire December’s bonus episode: Star Wars: Rogue One
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:04:10 What We’ve Been Watching
Luke: Brooklyn
Oscar: Nocturnal Animals / Manchester By The Sea
00:13:20 American Honey
00:42:31 Elle
01:13:19 Complete Unknown
01:28:52 EXIT
Friday Dec 02, 2016
Friday Dec 02, 2016
#10 Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them, The Edge of Seventeen, Nerve
While Fantastic Beasts had some great visuals, its plotting needs some improvement. The coming-of-age tale, The Edge of Seventeen proves that a first-time writer, director and producer can accomplish a witty, smart and insightful film. The daring concept of Nerve however, fails at almost anything intriguing except to provide few snippets of entertainment.
Next Time: La La Land, Elle, Jackie, Complete Unknown, Nocturnal Animals
Don’t forget to donate to acquire November’s bonus episode: Star Wars: Rogue One
Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:48 What We’ve Been Watching
Oscar: Snowden / 13th / The Handmaiden
Luke: Out of Print / The Last Starfighter
00:16:07 Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them
00:47:12 The Edge of Seventeen
01:12:30 Nerve
01:30:13 EXIT
Saturday Nov 19, 2016
Saturday Nov 19, 2016
We hit a sci-fi flick, a coming of age tale and a political scandal. Curious as to which of these three new films will produce the best discussion? Let us know what you feel about the enigmatic and emotional one-two punch of Arrival and Moonlight. Is it important to view the all-too-familiar scandal of Anthony Weiner’s mayoral race in NYC as something more than business as usual? What kind of tragedy is there? We also discuss a little of what we’ve ben watching, including the prolific documentary 13th (Netflix).
Next Time: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, Edge of Seventeen, Nerve
Don’t forget to donate to acquire November’s bonus episode: Doctor Strange
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:07 What We’ve Been Watching
Ralf: 13th
Luke: I Am Thor
Oscar: Last Days In The Desert
00:16:05 Arrival
00:50:50 Moonlight
01:13:29 Weiner
01:34:33 EXIT
Friday Nov 04, 2016
Friday Nov 04, 2016
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#8 Jack Reacher 2, American Pastoral, Cafe Society
Halloween has passed. That means the ‘good’ Hollywood movies begin entering our theaters. We begin with the Tom Cruise vehicle Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, wondering if it can compete with its predecessor. We continue with the newly actor-turned-director Ewan McGregor’s adaptation American Pastoral. Can such a comprehensive view of a family falling apart be handled well with the actor? Lastly, we look back a bit earlier in the year to Woody Allen’s latest film Cafe Society. The surprise here is that one of us really loved the film.
Next Time: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, Arrival, Weiner
Don’t forget to donate to acquire November’s bonus episode: Doctor Strange
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:04:37 We’ve Been Watching
Ralf: Pontypool / A New Nightmare
Oscar: The Purge: Election Year / Nerve
Luke: Zombie Holocaust / Blood Diner
00:16:33 Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
00:38:38 American Pastoral
01:21:03 Cafe Society
01:46:30 EXIT
Saturday Oct 22, 2016
Saturday Oct 22, 2016
#7 The Accountant, The Girl On The Train, Yoga Hosers
An eclectic set of reviews we have for you this week. We see how a stone-faced Ben Affleck can show emotion in The Accountant. We aim for sobriety with Emily Blunt in The Girl On The Train. Finally, we try to understand (and fail) Kevin Smith’s lackluster Canadian comedy Yoga Hosers. There are some extra goodies with small recommendations of Snowden, Pontypool, a 30 For 30 and The Big Short right after the opening.
Next Time: Jack Reacher 2, American Pastoral, Cafe Society
Don’t forget to donate to acquire October’s bonus episode: The Birth of a Nation.
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:23 We’ve Been Watching…
Ralf: The House of Steinbrenner
Luke: Snowden
Oscar: The Big Short / Pontypool
00:16:18 The Accountant
00:45:53 The Girl On The Train
01:06:35 Yoga Hosers
01:28:51 EXIT
Friday Oct 07, 2016
Friday Oct 07, 2016
#6 Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children, The Magnificent Seven, Hunt For The Wilderpeople
This week, our reviews will take us to the old West, to the New Zealand wilds and to resurrected sunken ship. Tim Burton’s latest film has finally produced some success by blending a children's tale with some dark stuff. The New Zealand wilderness is given some great quirk with Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Finally, we show our great disappointment in the latest Hollywood remake The Magnificent Seven.
Don’t forget to donate to acquire October’s bonus episode: The Birth of a Nation.
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:54 Recently Watched: We Are Marshall / Deadgirl
00:07:39 Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children
00:50:24 The Magnificent Seven
01:14:52 Hunt For The Wilderpeople
01:34:18 EXIT
Friday Sep 23, 2016
Friday Sep 23, 2016
#5 Sully, Don’t Think Twice, Midnight Special
This week we talk about a true life story, an improv troupe, and a strange boy with supernatural powers. Sully may be Eastwood’s best in a long while. Don’t Think Twice puts a heavy dose of drama into the dramedy. Last but not least, Midnight Special flair for the chase might put a damper into the family dynamic.
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Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:03:18 We’ve Been Watching: Blair Witch / The Fits
00:10:19 Sully
00:34:31 Don’t Think Twice
00:54:37 Midnight Special
01:23:32 EXIT
Friday Sep 09, 2016
Friday Sep 09, 2016
#4 Sing Street, Imperium, The Dresser
This week, we have three films that couldn’t be different from each other. In genre, theme and age. We begin with the 80’s music-inspired film out of Dublin, Sing Street. We meet some white supremacy groups and potential terrorism with Imperium. We end the show by discussing two of the greatest actors of their generation discuss acting, delirium and Shakespeare with The Dresser.
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:45 Recently Watched:
Ralf: Ratchet & Clank: The Movie / Keanu
Oscar: Elvis & Nixon / Hell Or High Water
00:12:48 Sing Street
00:38:23 Imperium
00:59:03 The Dresser
01:38:56 EXIT
Friday Aug 26, 2016
Friday Aug 26, 2016
#3 Sausage Party, Kubo And The Two Strings, April And The Extraordinary World
An animated triple feature. We talk on some titles we’ve recently watched as well as delve into some movie controversy on one of the reviews. We begin with one of the raunchiest comedies in recent memory; Sausage Party. We continue by following a kid on a stop-motion spectacle adventure in Kubo And The Two Strings. Our last review will be the French, critical darling sci-fi film April And The Extraordinary World.
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Oscar: @Armenfilmmaker
Ralf: @GamerRalf
Luke: @BlindNoir
Show Notes
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:57 We’ve Been Watchng: Poverty Inc. / It’s Such A Beautiful Day / Jason Bourne
00:16:08 Sausage Party
00:37:59 Kubo And The Two Strings
01:09:07 April And The Extraordinary World
01:41:07 EXIT + OUTTAKES