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Chris and Isaac break into The Batcave to discuss Batman Forever (1995). Is the film a satisfyingly action-packed examination of Bruce Wayne’s psyche? Or does the movie fall flat because it’s not dumb enough?
Swoop in with your hosts as they unmask Joel Schumacher’s Batman cinematic universe, disagree over the entire 3rd Act, and admire the scene depicting the origins of Robin (and the Batnipples!).
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Your hosts share the films they loved and didn’t particularly enjoy from 2022, spend a solid twenty minutes discussing Tár (2022), and make predictions for this year’s Academy Awards.
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Isaac and Chris return to vivisect John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978). Is the movie an indisputable horror masterpiece? Or was it merely the inspiration for better future slasher films?
Stalk your hosts as they discuss director John Carpenter’s unmatched ability to create tension, give the franchise’s confusing timeline a stab, and provide some Pick Your Take updates.
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Chris and Isaac mine for spice in Dune (2021). Is this sci-fi adaptation a singular, immersive experience that takes you to new worlds? Or is the movie dumb as sand?
Join your hosts as they wrap up season one with sandworms, argue whether Denis Villeneuve’s directing larger scale films has translated to an increase in quality, and celebrate 100 hours of podcasting content.
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Bustin’ makes Isaac and Chris feel good about Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). Does this mystery successfully deliver its spooks, expand the mythology, and satisfy kids and adults alike? Or does this astonishingly bad movie offer nothing new?
Cross over with your hosts as they marvel at the star-making performance of McKenna Grace, discuss the Ghostbusters’ vocal online fan-base, and praise Jason Reitman’s taking on the directing family legacy.
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Chris and Isaac make contact with Prometheus (2012). Is this delightful (albeit deadly) romp a satisfying story about scientists searching for their maker? Or do you think the filmmakers must have sold their souls to get this stupid movie to succeed?
Join your hosts as they cover Ridley Scott’s directing career, wonder if Michael Fassbender is an android, and admit the “Alien cesarean scene” alone is worth the price of admission.
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Isaac, Chris, and Mr. Jones (2013) cross over to the dream realm. Does the film elevate the found footage genre to the next dimension? Or does the movie fail to give life to its many inventive ideas?
This week your hosts explore the writing and directing style of Karl Mueller, agree over Mr. Jones’ scare-value, and answer a fan mail question about performance arts billing.
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Chris and Isaac build a home with mother! (2017). Does this movie rip, shred, rock, and roll? Or is the film pretentious bullshit the whole way through?
Move into Darren Aronofsky’s house of horrors with your hosts, appreciate Jennifer Lawrence’s swift ascension to stardom, and debate what they think makes a great allegory-fantasy.
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Isaac and Chris are days from retirement in Faster (2010). Is this solid action drama executed to its fullest potential? Or does the movie fail to deliver any unexpected thrills?
Your hosts reunite to weigh in on Dwayne Johnson vs. Vin Diesel, compliment George Tillman Jr.’s distinct directing abilities, and dispute the effectiveness of the “bad guy” reveal in the film.
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Natalie and Chris sync up with All That Jazz (1979). Is the film a meaningful exploration of sex, art, and death? Or are the unengaging story and characters overwhelmed by glitz and tits?
Follow your hosts as they give their respect to choreographer and director Bob Fosse, wonder if Roy Scheider can craft a likeable main character, and mention some of their most-loved movies.
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Chris and Isaac race for pink slips in F9: The Fast Saga (2021). Does this movie rev your engine? Or is this film (and franchise) running on fumes?
Drift with your hosts through the careers of the iconic cast, discuss director Justin Lin’s detour from the Fast universe, and marvel at how far Dom and his crew have come since their humble beginnings.
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Isaac and Chris draw claws with The Wolverine (2013). Is this the most satisfying film in the X-Men franchise to-date? Or did they drag Huge Jackedman around Japan (slash Australia) for a whole lotta nothing?
Join two bubs as they grovel at the feet of a living Adonis, flip through James Mangold’s directing catalogue, and share their candid reviews of The Batman (2022).
***SPOILERS to The Batman (2022) from 52:30 to 68:54***
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Chris and Isaac take the plunge with Lady in the Water (2006). Is Story’s story an instant bedtime classic? Or does the movie simply not hold water?
Cross over with your hosts into the (sometimes unreliable) imagination of M. Night Shyamalan, discuss when they find camerawork effective versus distracting, and commend Bryce Dallas Howard’s inevitable ascent to directorhood.
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Isaac and Chris hear the word of Bruce Almighty (2003). Is this one of Jim Carrey’s most memorable comedic performances? Or does the film’s easy laughs and uncomfortable moments barely clear a low bar?
Join your hosts as they acknowledge that yes, Jennifer Aniston and Morgan Freeman do act their butts off, explore the directing career of Tom Shadyac, and mourn what could have been with Evan Almighty.
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Chris and Isaac squint at the grandeur of Hail, Caesar! (2016). Does this Coen comedy consistently poke fun at classic Hollywood and leave you in stitches? Or does the movie bore you to tears?
Follow your hosts as they admire the film’s beautiful production design, acknowledge the Coen Brothers’ love for old cinema, and compare George Clooney and Robert Pattinson’s Batman.
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Isaac and Chris whisper through a Gran Torino (2008). Is the film a moving tale of one flawed man’s redemption? Or is the movie simply painting broad strokes with a palette of stereotypes?
Join your hosts this week as they debate the filmmaking style of Actor/Director Clint Eastwood, learn about the population of Hmong Americans, and discuss Bee Vang speaking out against the project.
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Chris and Isaac go to battle with Pacific Rim (2013). Does this action spectacle balance the silly and the epic? Or is this film about giant robots punching monsters in the face, somehow, boring?
This episode, these two friends drift through Guillermo del Toro’s masterful career, work to pinpoint the origin of Charlie Hunnam’s accent, and honor War of the Monsters from PS2.
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Isaac and Chris get apocalyptic with Hellboy (2019). Does this macabre roller coaster deliver the gory goods? Or does it rock your world how truly bad this movie is?
Meet your hosts in the middle as they compare Harbour and Perlman’s Hellboy, admire genre legends Milla Jovovich and Ian McShane, and spill their love for director Neil Marshall.
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Chris, Isaac, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)… and meet a turtle! Does Josh Greenbaum’s confident feature film debut earn its shimmer? Or does this comedy play like a sketch that never ends?
This episode, come travel to the magical peninsula with your hosts as they admire Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig’s chemistry, play some Kevin Bacon game, and reflect on the first time they were ever introduced to culottes (hint: it was this movie).
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Isaac and Chris take on Black Widow (2021). Is Marvel lucky to be associated with this masterful action film? Or is the movie a frustrating case of too little, too late?
Team up with your hosts as they bow down to Scarlett Johansson’s action-heroin status, discuss whether Cate Shortland’s directing style shines through, and consider the film’s overall standing in the cosmic MCU.
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