Category Archives: Podcast
Ep. #20 – Widows
I’m joined by my friend Charlie as we break out the getaway car to discuss Widows, the new heist film from 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen. Then we talk about other items we’ve been watching, including the new Coen Brothers film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, which is now streaming on Netflix. We also have a chat about why I should watch X-Files and why Star Trek is like college football. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #19 – The Grinch
I’m joined by my wife Aubree once again as we go green to discuss The Grinch, the latest update on the Dr. Seuss tale from Illumination. Then we’ll catch up with the Oscar-contending musical A Star Is Born, the directorial debut from Bradley Cooper. We’ll also touch on new Netflix titles from October, including the second season of Making a Murderer. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #18 – The Sisters Brothers
I’m joined by my friend Jon as we saddle up on our horses to discuss The Sisters Brothers, the new Western from French director Jacques Audiard. Then we discuss a couple excellent series to stream on Netflix, including the new 3rd season of Daredevil and the new horror series The Haunting of Hill House. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #17 – First Man
I’m joined by my friend Stephanie as we blast out of orbit to discuss First Man, the new Neil Armstrong biopic from Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle. Then we discuss new options available to watch at home, including the new Netflix reality series Dancing Queen and the excellent family drama Leave No Trace, which is now available to rent. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #16 – 4th Quarter Rundown
On this solo episode, I run down some of the most notable releases coming out the next few months:
- Sept 21 (Limited) – The Sisters Brothers
- Sept 28 (Limited) – The Old Man & The Gun
- Oct 5 – A Star is Born
- Oct 5 – Venom
- Oct 12 – First Man
- Oct 12 – Bad Times at the El Royale
- Oct 19 – Halloween
- Oct 19 (Limited) – Mid90s
- Nov 2 – Bohemian Rhapsody
- Nov 2 – Suspiria
- Nov 2 – The Other Side of the Wind
- Nov 9 – The Girl in the Spider’s Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story
- Nov 9 – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- Nov 9 – Overlord
- Nov 9 (Limited) – Burning
- Nov 16 – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- Nov 16 – The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
- Nov 16 – Widows
- Nov 21 – Creed II
- Nov 21 – Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2
- Nov 23 (Limited) – The Favourite
- Nov 30 (Limited) – If Beale Street Could Talk
- Dec 7 (Limited) – Under the Silver Lake
- Dec 14 – Mortal Engines
- Dec 14 – Roma
- Dec 19 – Mary Poppins Returns
- Dec 21 – Aquaman
- Dec 21 – Bumblebee
- Dec 21 – Holmes and Watson
- Dec 21 – Vice
Ep. #15 – The Predator
I’m joined by my friend Zach as we trek deep into the rainforest to parse through The Predator, the latest in the sci-fi action saga. Then we discuss some worthwhile streaming options, including the first two seasons of Letterkenny (now on Hulu) and the second season of Ozark (now on Netflix). We may even do our own rendition of the Schwarzenegger-Weathers handshake. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #14 – Searching
I’m joined by my friend Jessica as we dive deep into the Internets to discuss Searching, the new techno-thriller starring John Cho. Then we go over items we’ve been streaming recently, including the very good thriller Marrowbone (now available on Hulu) and the upcoming 20th (!) season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. We’re gonna have to get used to that. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
Ep. #13 – Eighth Grade
It’s a full house as I’m joined by my friend Brittany (along with her husband Andrew, my wife Aubree and of course, Ebert the Corgi) to discuss Eighth Grade, the directorial debut of stand-up comedian Bo Burnham. Then we go over some other titles we’ve been watching, including TV Land’s series Younger and the parenthood dramedy Tully. It’s gonna be lit. Find us on Facebook, Twitterand Letterboxd.
Ep. #12 – Mission: Impossible – Fallout
I’m joined by my friend Andrew as we choose to accept to review Mission: Impossible – Fallout, the newest film in the Tom Cruise-starring action franchise. Then we discuss some other recent offerings as well, including the new Hulu series Castle Rock, the surprisingly effective comedy Blockers and the generally dismal Ready Player One. I also somehow mix-up Brian’s Winter with Brian’s Song, so there’s that. Find us on Facebook, Twitterand Letterboxd.
Ep. #11 – Sorry to Bother You
I’m joined by my friend Paul as we break down the wild and sometimes wonderful Sorry to Bother You, the first film from rapper Boots Riley. Then we get to other films we’ve digested recently, including the new Sicario sequel Sicario: Day of the Soldado and the Fred Rogers documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (tissues are highly recommended for the latter). Find us on Facebook, Twitterand Letterboxd.