WHAT TO STREAM IN LOCKDOWN & THREE MONTH OSCARS #74

WHAT TO STREAM IN LOCKDOWN & THREE MONTH OSCARS #74

Tiger King becomes the Bird Box of quarantine. Tigertail & Love Wedding Repeat hit Netflix. Recommendations for good documentaries and the best options on each major streaming service in our Picks for the Week. Also, what would the Oscars look like if no more movies get released in 2020?

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CORONAVIRUS HITS HOLLYWOOD & NEON MOVIE BRACKET #72

CORONAVIRUS HITS HOLLYWOOD & NEON MOVIE BRACKET #72

As Hollywood and the wider world responds to the COVID-19 outbreak, we try to sort through our thoughts (note: this episode was recorded on March 9th so look at this as a bit of a time capsule). We also continue March Movie Madness Brackets.

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Never Rarely Sometimes Always | Let Us Explain

Never Rarely Sometimes Always | Let Us Explain

A teenager's unintended pregnancy sends her and a cousin across state lines in search of medical care. The third feature film from Eliza Hittman (It Felt Like Love, Beach Rats) is a starkly told and intimate glimpse at the obstacles that a young woman faces when she seeks out an abortion.

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THIS IS NOT A REAL DOG & BEST PIXAR MOVIE BRACKET#71

THIS IS NOT A REAL DOG & BEST PIXAR MOVIE BRACKET#71

With the release of Onward and March Madness around the corner, we're doing the Best Pixar Movie Bracket to pick our favorite from 'Toy Story' to 'Toy Story 4'. Also, the Harrison Ford dog movie doesn't have a dog. And the Harrison Ford franchise movie doesn't have Steven Spielberg.

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BATTY FOR PATTI & PARASWEEP AT THE OSCARS #70

BATTY FOR PATTI & PARASWEEP AT THE OSCARS #70

Bong Joon-ho and Parasite dominate the 92nd Oscars. 'The Batman' unveils a camera test with Robert Pattinson in costume. A 'Stranger Things 4' negates one of Season 3's best moments. Sundance movies we forgot, the shows we're streaming, and vertical-shot movies all on this week's Intercut.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Let Us Explain

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Let Us Explain

The conclusion (?) of an epic space opera. War between good and evil. The battle between the first order and the resistance. A tug of war between directors J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson. A disagreement between intern Fernando and the co-hosts Art & Zach. It's time for The Rise of Skywalker.

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BEST TV SHOWS OF 2019

BEST TV SHOWS OF 2019

The BEST TV Shows of 2019; from HBO to Netflix, Amazon to cable, we're discussing our favorites. Art, Zach, and Producer Fernando round out their Top 10s, talk about what just missed the cut, and list the best TV episodes of the year.

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Uncut Gems | Let Us Explain

Uncut Gems | Let Us Explain

This is how we win. An anxiety-fueled vision of New York City's Diamond District from Josh and Benny Safdie, Uncut Gems stars Adam Sandler as a degenerate gambler who gets his hands on an immensely valuable stone. With an impressive cast including LaKeith Stanfield and Idina Menzel, as well as Kevin Garnett and The Weeknd playing themselves, the film is full of charismatic people giving great performances. It's also an intensely uncomfortable experience at times. Join Art, Zach, and AmandaTheJedi as they analyze Uncut Gems.

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WHAT IS A SYNDERCUT AND CAN YOU WATCH THE IRISHMAN CHALLENGE #68

WHAT IS A SYNDERCUT AND CAN YOU WATCH THE IRISHMAN CHALLENGE #68

How many sittings did you watch 'The Irishman' in and have you apologized to FilmTwitter for that yet? How many lines of dialog does an Oscar nomination earn you? Is it uncouth to review the movie you were fired from on Letterboxd? Asking for a director friend on that last one. Answering all these questions, plus What We're Watching and an awards season update with Art, Zach, and producer/intern Fernando on this episode of the podcast!

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WHICH FILM FESTIVAL SHOULD I GO TO & YAY OR NAY BEST PICTURE #67

WHICH FILM FESTIVAL SHOULD I GO TO & YAY OR NAY BEST PICTURE #67

We're opening up our table to more guests for Thanksgiving. Art & Zach are joined by returning guest Chase Azarian, as well as producer/intern Fernando, to discuss what we've been watching as the year winds down. Also, what film festival is the best first film festival to attend? And Yay or Nay on Best Picture.

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