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Our Awards Season continues with a look at behind the scenes academia! To tie in with Oscar hopeful HIDDEN FIGURES, we have an episode on THE IMITATION GAME.  Jason MIchael of the Film Faculty and Atlantic Screen Connection joins us to talk Benedict Cumberbatch and the Enigma Program!   Diversity: 0:05:43 The Imitation Game: 0:17:49   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode, Mike returns to talk JOHN WICK, Keanu Reeves, sequels and more!  In Fangirl Fixation, Britt watches THE FRENCH CONNECTION and discusses the new releases! (FIST FIGHT, A CURE FOR WELLNESS, THE GREAT WALL)   Spoilers: 0:23:08 The French Connection: 0:34:43 Coming Soon: 0:50:23   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode, we welcome back David Shreve of Audiences Everywhere!  To celebrate the release of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2, we examine Keanu Reeve's action career, from SPEED to THE MATRIX to JOHN WICK!  We also try to determine why Speed was such a big hit.  I mean, an action hero on a bus wearing khakis!?  On the serious side, we also discuss entitlement and how it can all go wrong.  Enjoy!   Entitlement: 0:05:58 Speed: 0:17:27   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode, Andrew returns to talk about one of his favorite movies, LION.  Britt is back for fangirl fixation to talk FIFTY SHADES DARKER, THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE, and JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2.  Also, she continues her film education with the silent film classic, THE GENERAL   Spoilers: 0:21:30 Fangirl Fixation (The General): 0:34:14 Coming Soon: 0:45:49   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode, Andrew returns to talk Scorsese's family film.  But first, Dave talks about wonder, awe, and the effect it has on people.  Andrew talks HUGO, film preservation, and child performances.  Enjoy!   Wonder: 0:04:34 Hugo: 0:18:23   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode, we double down on Scorsese.  First, Mike and Dave talk way too long about a movie called SILENCE.  And who better to critique one of the masters of cinema than the two of us!  Also featured: Mike's beef with Dave Chen and Mike's anger at me for not covering SPLIT!   Then, Britt's film education continues with RAGING BULL! Can she overcome her anti-Scorsese bias and enjoy a film about a genuinely terrible individual?  Check it out!   Spoilers: 0:26:34 Raging Bull: 0:39:16 Coming Soon: 0:56:34   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode, Dave talks about Temptation, and how to avoid it (if you want to).  To further this point, he is joined by guest Derek to talk about THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, to get ready for Oscar hopeful SILENCE!   Temptation: 0:05:17 Last Temptation of Christ: 0:16:35   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode, we welcome a brand new guest, Samantha Sanders of Audiences Everywhere, to discuss Isabelle Huppert's hopefully Oscar nominated role in ELLE!   On Fangirl Fixation, Britt joins us to not only talk about SPLIT, A DOG'S PURPOSE, RESIDENT EVIL, and GOLD, but also to begin her film education with EYES WIDE SHUT!   Spoilers: 0:17:42 Fangirl Fixation:0:30:20   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In our grand return, we feature you've probably never heard of, VIOLETTE NOZIERE!  Ben Zuk joins us to take a closer look at Isabelle Huppert's relative beginnings in celebration of her hopefully Oscar-nominated role in ELLE.  Enjoy!   Purity: 0:02:56 Violette Noziere: 0:13:48   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode, we are joined by Jamison again, this time to talk about JACKIE.  Does it live up to oscar hype?  Find out!   Spoilers: 0:16:58 Fangirl Fixation:0:25:27   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode Dave and Jamison talk about Marion Cotillard and LA VIE EN ROSE, to get ready for another female biopic, JACKIE! To help the conversation talks about fame, why we want it and what happens once we get it!  Enjoy   Fame: 0:05:19 La Vie en Rose: 0:15:00   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode (#200!) Dave gets you ready for the release of FENCES with another stage to screen classic, WAIT UNTIL DARK! He is joined by Chris Maynard of Following Films to talk about trust, blindness, Audrey Hepburn, and even LA LA LAND   Trust: 0:08:58 Wait Until Dark: 0:18:53 Bonus La La Land Review:01:23:21   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

Dave is joined by Lololovesfilms to talk LA LA LAND!   Spoilers: 0:17:01 Fangirl Fixation: 0:31:33     Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

In this episode, Andrew returns to talk about one of his favorites, CRAZY STUPID LOVE.  But first, Dave talks about confidence!  More importantly, Andrew will explain why he is not excited for LA LA LAND, that jerk.   Confidence: 0:04:53 Crazy Stupid Love: 0:15:07     Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon!

Dave brings on a new guest, Marcelo J. Pico from Talk Film Society to talk MISS SLOANE.  After that, Dave gives a quick overview of the three releases for next week! Enjoy!     Spoilers: 0:17:22   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreo

In this episode, Barry from True Bromance finally makes an appearance.  But first, Dave talks about integrity, including its definition and how to encourage the process.  Barry shows up to talk about THE DEBT as we celebrate the release of MISS SLOANE.  They discuss the movie, nazis, power dynamics, but most importantly, Jessica Chastain!   Integrity:0:04:32 The Debt: 0:14:58   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon

In this episode, because new releases suck, Mike and Dave talk about one of the great movies we missed this year, HELL OR HIGH WATER.  Take a listen, unless you are one of those that Mike lovingly calls idiots.....   Spoilers: 0:18:47 Fangirl Fixation: 0:29:13   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon

In this episode, as we are bereft of any decent new releases, Dave decides to call an audible and pair our movie with the Bluray release of HELL OR HIGH WATER.  To do this, we chose a viewing of SICARIO, one of last year's best.  He brings back Berook, despite his questionable taste in classic science fiction to talk about Denis Villenueve's film.   Utilitarianism:0:05:38 Sicario: 0:16:40   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon

In this episode, Mike bows out and is replaced by Jamison of Real Films and Movie Mojo Monthly.  He and Dave talk about ALLIED and if it lives up to the talent involved.  Britt returns for fangirl fixation to talk about the absolutely terrible movies coming out....   Spoilers: 0:16:42 Fangirl Fixation: 0:26:30

In this episode, Dave steps in the time machine and takes on a classic, CASABLANCA.  All this to prepare for ALLIED!  But before that we talk about exile, and how this effects refugees, from a mental health perspective.  This episode features a new guest, author E. Ivan Infante, a man with an encyclopedic knowledge of classic Hollywood.  Give him a listen and enjoy the show!   Exile: 0:10:58 Casablanca: 0:21:55   Subscribe on iTunes! ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on Stitcher! Subscribe on Google Play! Donate on Patreon