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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a movie with the weight of the future of the entire DCU and Warner Bros. filmography on its back! No small task... It's "Superman!" Directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Perhaps no film this year HAS to be as great as this one needs to be. Can it possibly live up to the challenge? No. No it can't. We're sorry to say. But let's at least talk about it. Spoilers begin at roughly the 7:00 mark, and some small spoilers may be contained in the text below.

00:00 - Intro / We're very important people AKA Amazon Prime subscribers 01:42 - What Keith thought 03:46 - What Ev thought 05:23 - This film fails to meet the massive expectations it kinda needed to meet 07:12 - "This movie is like a sequel to a movie that was never released" AKA you need to have at least something of a pre-existing relationship with this IP going in 09:08 - This film is too crowded with too many characters and too many conflicts 13:42 - The character development that is here is good, but there's not enough of it, particularly for Lois Lane 16:40 - Is this movie solely for diehard Superman fans? And if so... why? 19:53 - The kitschy tone of everything 24:10 - The Snyderverse wasn't exactly great but at least there were stakes 26:38 - Thank God that CGI dog was around to save the day every single time AKA will our hero ever win on his own? 31:17 - The film is very well cast with solid performances - Keith loves Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Ev loves David Corenswet as Clark Kent 34:37 - Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific is the best part 36:40 - Why do women love Jimmy Olsen so much and why is that so key to the plot of this film? 42:03 - Lois Lane flying the spaceship is stupid 44:56 - James Gunn knows better and has made better films before... Why do all the emotional moments here fall flat? 51:05 - Flashbacks to "Wonder Woman 1984" OH MY GOD NO 55:36 - Is this film going to make people excited for what's to come?

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The price is... back? Happy Gilmore 2 is real, and the trailer just dropped. On this episode of Bluff Council, we react to the long-awaited sequel's first look — from callbacks and cameos to cringe-worthy swings. Is this a hole-in-one for nostalgia or a bogey for comedy? We break down what works, what worries us, and what we hope to see when Happy returns to the green.

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After nearly 40 years, Spaceballs 2 is finally happening—and the legendary Mel Brooks is back in the mix. In this episode, The Bluff Council dives deep into the surprise announcement, what we know so far about the sequel, and what this means for fans of the original. We celebrate Mel Brooks’ return to the spotlight, reflect on his legacy of genre parody, and ask the big question: can lightning strike twice in Ludicrous Speed?

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Frank Drebin is back—sort of. The Bluff Council breaks down the 2025 trailer for The Naked Gun reboot, starring Liam Neeson as the bumbling detective in a world that may be too ironic for its own good. We dig into the legacy of the original Zucker-Abrams-Zucker classic, the risks of reviving deadpan parody in today’s comedy landscape, and whether Neeson can fill the very large shoes (and badge) left by Leslie Nielsen. Is this a fresh take—or just another spoof that slips on its own banana peel?

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This week on Bluff Council, we dive into Netflix's Untold: Hall of Shame, the controversial documentary unmasking Brett Favre’s alleged role in a Mississippi welfare scandal. We unpack how the film balances Favre’s football legacy with his off-field missteps, question the doc’s journalistic approach, and explore whether greatness on the field should shield anyone from accountability. It's a conversation about ethics, celebrity, and the uncomfortable truth behind a sports hero’s fall from grace.

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On this episode of The Bluff Council Podcast, Keith and Ev discuss the new teaser trailer for "The Lost Bus," starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. The film is directed by Paul Greengrass and is based on the true story from the 2018 Camp Fire that decimated the town of Paradise, California. Co-host Ev grew up in Paradise, and made a documentary film about the town two years after the fire, so this is a topic that means a lot to him. Do films that are based on a true story have an obligation to "give back" to the subjects of that story? How do we decide who "gets" to tell which stories? Is Ev just GIVING Keith an IMDB credit on the documentary film he made? All these questions and more - answers within. #TheLostBus #MatthewMcConaughey #ParadiseCA

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In the long and illustrious and meandering and uneven and hilarious career of Adam Sandler, "Happy Gilmore" stands out as a truly funny comedy classic, so much so that Netflix is dusting off the IP for a sequel, nearly thirty years later (yay...?). What makes this film so timeless? Where does it rank in Sandler's filmography? How is Shooter McGavin so incredible? How long can two grown men dissect one joke about sleeping with an elderly Asian woman? All of these questions and more will be shouted about ad nauseam in this brand new episode of The Bluff Council. CHOKE ON THAT, BABY. Note: There is a slight static/flicker that mysteriously appears at approximately the 20 minute mark; it only lasts for a minute or two.

00:00 - Intro / LET'S GET RIGHT INTO IT 01:30 - "Happy Gilmore" vs. "Billy Madison" 02:30 - We agree that this is Sandler's best 06:09 - Keith and Ev reflect on their first memories of watching "Happy Gilmore" 09:56 - Give Ben Stiller an Oscar for his work in this movie 10:52 - The importance of thoughtful character development, even (especially?) in "stupid comedies" 12:12 - Who is the funniest character? 13:11 - Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin is one of the great comedy performances of all time 17:46 - From the opening credits to the music choices, this film works to ground its world and connect you with its characters 20:22 - Happy isn't just funny, he's COOL, and that is vitally important 22:28 - All great comedies start with a solid dramatic premise 25:08 - Why was Julie Bowen walking alone in a slip on the 9th green at 9pm AKA LOCK DIDDY UP 26:20 - Shoutout to the Endless Love of the Zamboni driver 27:52 - Is the Bob Barker fight the most memorable scene? 29:19 - "You no want breakfast!?" is the funniest part of the movie, let us explain to you why in more detail than you could ever want 34:47 - CARL WEATHERS APPRECIATION 36:18 - We also love Kevin Nealon 36:58 - The very high highs and very low lows of Adam Sandler's wild career 43:46 - "Happy Gilmore 2" is going to be awful, we're sorry, better to ready yourself for it now 49:32 - Where does "Happy Gilmore" rank in comparison to other comedies of its time?

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Three movies for the price of one!? THAT'S RIGHT, it's the HOTTEST of Hot Revs, the ol' menage a trois of film reviewing - Join Ev as he discusses three semi-recent releases: "Companion," starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, "Black Bag," starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, and "The Assessment," starring Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander, and Hamish Patel. Ev thinks one is OK, one is pretty good, and one is really good. Can you guess which is which? Share your comments and tell him why he's stupid below! 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - "Companion" 02:00 - It's OK for movies to just be OK, stop yelling 02:50 - Sophie Thatcher is amazing, give her more work 03:33 - Comparing this film to "Promising Young Woman" and "The Substance" AKA they're going to say the line in this one too, aren't they 05:03 - AI robot as the hero... I dunno 06:09 - The dark irony of a feminist robot girlfriend might not age super well when we're all fighting for our lives in the Thunderdome 08:15 - "Black Bag" 09:10 - Fantastic writing 09:48 - Ev good friend Rege Jean-Paige and Marisa Abela do grerat work here 12:04 - "The Assessment" 13:08 - Great world-building and production design 14:00 - Ev wanted a BIT more absurdist comedy from this 15:40 - Elizabeth Olsen and Alica Vikander are incredible, WHY AREN'T PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THIS MOVIE 17:03 - Wrap it up, loser! For more film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, movie reviews, movie reactions, companion reviews, companion reactions, black bag reviews, the assessment reactions, the assessment reviews, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #CompanionMovie #BlackBagMovie #TheAssessmentMovie

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We’re hitting the reset button (sort of). In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves — your two favorite overthinkers of cinema — and talk about why we love movies, how The Bluff Council came to be, and what keeps us coming back to the big screen (and yelling at it). Whether you’ve been with us from the start or just wandered in looking for hot takes, this is the perfect jumping-on point.

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This week, we dive deep into the Russo Brothers’ Marvel reign — from Winter Soldier to Endgame — and ask the hard-hitting question: were they cinematic masterminds or just riding the Infinity Gauntlet wave? We talk hits, misses (ahem Cherry), and debate whether the MCU made them… or they made the MCU. Spoiler: It’s complicated.

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The luxury's still high, the stakes are higher, and someone’s floating face-down again — it must be The White Lotus finale. This week on The Bluff Council Podcast, we’re sipping Aperol spritzes and serving hot takes. Did the ending stick the landing or just trip over its designer loafers? We’re talking the highs (tension, performances, gorgeous vibes) and the lows (iffy payoffs, head-scratching choices, and the feeling that maybe we were expecting... more?). Join us for a salty but fair farewell to another season of "The White Lotus".

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"Forrest Gump" came out in 1994 and took over the world. Kids were shouting "Run Forrest, run!" and "Seat's taken!" and talking about boxes of chocolate with voice affectations that would surely get them cancelled today! Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, and Sally Field, the film was almost universally adored, and won all of the awards. It's one of the most beloved films of all time, right? No? People hate it now!? Oh man, let's get into it. 00:00 - Intro / Wait people hate Forrest Gump?? 01:35 - What exactly was Forrest's... condition AKA LET'S MOVE ON 03:30 - Keith thinks this is one of the most emotionally effecting films of all time 05:53 - This movie was such a big deal, and largely a product of its time 09:21 - Looking at who was going to be cast as Forrest and Bubba, did the filmmakers originally plan for this to be more comedic AKA thank God they picked Tom Hanks 16:03 - Tom Hanks gives an incredible performance, masterfully balancing the "goofiness" of the character with true heart and subtlety 20:35 - Gary Sinise as Lt. Dan is fantastic 21:45 - Keith's take on the theme of the film: Chance vs. Destiny 25:13 - Writing, editing, pacing... all excellent, and the film excellently balances the shifting tones 28:00 - The film allows you to relate to its emotional moments, and see yourself in the situations Forrest finds himself in 31:37 - Keith is brought to tears by one scene in particular 35:56 - Funny moments and quotability 38:30 - Jenny is just awful, and you're sexist for thinking so 45:20 - Keith doesn't love the degree to which Forrest fits into American history 51:38 - Cut the whole running sequence and that terrible "happy face" t-shirt scene 57:57 - Forrest is covertly trying to turn you into a conservative 01:04:49 - Wait so how did Jenny die? For more film reviews, movie reviews, film discussions, film analysis, Forrest Gump reviews, Forrest Gump reactions, answers to questions like "is forrest gump good" and "is forrest gump bad," and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #ForrestGump #TomHanks #90sFilms

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2024 was a strange year for movies, but in the midst of what was in many ways a "down year," there were some really awesome, enjoyable films that found their audiences and made their marks. Come for the "Dune: Part Two," stay for the "Unfrosted." Join the boys of The Bluff Council as they remember their five favorite films of 2024. 00:00 - Intro / WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR 01:09 - "Civil War" 01:19 - "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" 02:31 - "Lisa Frankenstein" (yes, REALLY, shut up) 04:16 - "A Real Pain" 06:10 - "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (Part 2) 09:13 - "Unfrosted" 13:25 - "Sing Sing" 17:50 - "A Real Pain" (Part 2) 20:08 - How much longer are people going to love Kieran Culkin? 21:33 - "Hit Man" 22:55 - "Deadpool & Wolverine" 25:45 - "Dune: Part Two" 29:34 - "Nickel Boys" 29:50 - "I'm Still Here" 30:24 - Keith misses Saquan Barkley 31:25 - "Conclave" 37:19 - "Anora" 41:20 - "Saturday Night" For more film reviews, movie reviews, movie reactions, best movies of 2024, list of best movies, film analysis, film discussions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching. #BestMovies2024 #BestMovies

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The Bluff Council is back with our official picks for Best Picture at the Oscars! We break down the nominees, debate our favorites, and make our final predictions—will we get it right, or will the Academy throw us a curveball? Tune in for hot takes, wild guesses, and the cinematic wisdom (or lack thereof) you’ve come to expect from us.

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Join the boys of The Bluff Council as they share each of their five least favorite films of 2024. Bingo! 00:00 - Intro / This is going to be so hot

03:36 - "Mother of the Bride"

03:51 - "Jackpot!" 04:38 - "Borderlands"

04:55 - "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire"

05:24 - "French Girl" 06:28 - "Wolfs"

09:46 - "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1"

10:44 - "The Bikeriders"

11:05 - "Blink Twice"

11:53 - "The Last Showgirl"

12:52 - "Road House"

13:20 - "Carry-On"

14:44 - "Lift"

19:16 - "The Substance"

21:38 - "Madame Web"

25:53 - "Megalopolis"

28:56 - "Red One"

31:52 - "Trap"

37:20 - "Argylle"

41:25 - "Emelia Pérez"

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In this episode of the Bluff Council Podcast, we delve into the dynamic landscape of the 97th Academy Awards. Leading the pack is "Anora," a film that has garnered significant acclaim and is currently the frontrunner for Best Picture. We explore its journey, the factors contributing to its success, and its competition, including notable films like "The Brutalist" and "Conclave." Additionally, we discuss the impact of recent controversies, such as the social media backlash surrounding "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón, and how these events are influencing the awards race. Join us for an in-depth analysis of the contenders, predictions for the major categories, and insights into how current events are shaping the Oscars narrative this year.

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In this episode of The Bluff Council, we delve into the recent controversy surrounding Brady Corbet's film The Brutalist and its use of AI technology. The film employed AI tools to refine the Hungarian accents of stars Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, aiming for flawless pronunciation.

Director Brady Corbet clarified that the actors' performances remained authentic, with AI used solely to adjust specific vowels and letters in the Hungarian dialogue.

Join us as we discuss the implications of AI in filmmaking, the balance between technological assistance and artistic integrity, and how this controversy might influence The Brutalist's standing in the upcoming awards season. We'll also explore the broader conversation about AI's role in Hollywood and its potential impact on the future of the industry.

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"Carry-On” is a new Netflix original film starring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman, and according to Netflix, it’s pretty damn popular. But is it any good? Keith says yes. Ev says no. LET’S RUMBLE.

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Yes. 2024 was not a great year for movies. Keith and Ev talk about why that is and offer some hope for the future.

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The Golden Globes came and went and awards season is officially underway! Is anyone excited? Has anyone seen these movies? What is happening? Join Keith and Ev as they respond and react to the results of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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KEY TOPICS

• Great performances from Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga

• Will this film's award prospects be hurt by the negative buzz?

• Film is too beholden to the music, which grows repetitive

• There is no real story here

• The ending; we... loved it?

• Was this always the plan?

• How much of this is real?

• Was Harley Quinn the villain or do dummies just blame women for everything?

• HEATH LEDGER IS ROLLING IN HIS GRAVE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE

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"Joker: Folie à Deux" is one of the most divisive mainstream films since the LAST "Joker," so you know we need to discuss it. It's slow and often boring, but we can't help but respect the audacity. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and directed by Todd Phillips. LET'S GET CRAZY.

• Intro / Keith loves the turmoil

• What Ev thought 02:28 - What Keith thought

• This movie might reward repeat viewings

• The balls this took AKA does Todd Phillips hate all of you for liking the first "Joker?"

• Ev didn't like "Joker," feels this movie is telling him he's right

• Thank you Todd Phillips for making something different, even if it's not great

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Movie theaters have been struggling to pack them in for years. Why? There
is enough blame to go ‘round. Ev and Keith get into a heated debate about how to fix
the problems.

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The line between documentary filmmaking, reality television, and
PR/marketing videos has perhaps never been blurrier. Ev and Keith discuss the pros
and cons of athletes and other public figures being able to hire production teams to
control their narrative and publish it under the guise of “documentary film.”

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The DC Cinematic Universe continues to serve up the drama, with
announced delays to the releases of multiple Batman films. Rumors abound. Will Matt
Reeves’ Batman be folded into the DCU with James Gunn’s Superman? Is that what
people want? Speaking of Superman, we got our first glimpse at a trailer. And Robert
Downey Jr. and Chris Evans are coming back to the MCU – wouldn’t that have been
more exciting to find out while actually WATCHING the movie?

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KEY TOPICS

• The character of Dorothy doesn't need to learn the primary lesson of the film

• Toto is screwed

• Why does water kill the witch, and why didn't we know that beforehand

• Glinda the sociopath

• The behind-the-scenes horrors: toxic makeup, hot lights, and poor Judy Garland 35:28 - The munchkin hanging

• Margaret Hamilton as the Witch is great, timeless stuff

• We don't love the Tin Man. Or the Lion. Or the Scarecrow...

• Intentionally and unintentionally funny moments

• The music, there's sure a lot of it

• The production design and effects are amazing, and what makes movies special

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1939's "The Wizard of Oz" is so iconic it has transcended being "just" a film. It is as much a part of our shared social fabric as just about anything else. It's perhaps the most viewed film of all time. How did that happen? How does it hold up today? Why was it so impactful? LET'S GET INTO IT.

KEY TOPICS

• Dark Side of the Rainbow

• Is it even possible to judge this movie on its merits with how iconic it has become?

• Keith thinks its beloved because it has been passed down by generations

• The history of home media consumption

• Did you think this was the first movie that was in color?

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KEY TOPICS

• The poignant relatability of the ending

• Ev's major criticism: Why do the moral and climax of the story not more directly include the primary protagonist of the film?

• The movie definitely takes a hard right into Kid Town in that third act

• The visual representation of the mythic Beast

• Smalls hung out with these kids all summer and never learned who Babe Ruth was? Come on...

• Keith has either a continuity issue or a directing issue with Benny's slide into home

• Ev hates grownup Benny the Jet, the Dodgers, and maybe Keith

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For folks of a certain age, "The Sandlot" is about as good as kids movies get. The 1993 classic was a staple of endless rewatchability and quotability for an entire generation. But what makes it so great? Why was it so timeless? And what, gulp were the... flaws? Join the aged and overweight boys of The Bluff Council as they dive head first into the deep end, even though they can't swim, and fake their own death so the lifeguard has to come give them CPR, which sure gets a little sketchy, but hey they all got married after so LEAVE IT ALONE OK, IT WAS TRUE LOVE. Er... sorry. Join us as we discuss... "The Sandlot."

KEY TOPICS

• Ugh Ev is going to try to ruin this isn't he

• The solid performances by this young cast and some of our favorite characters, including Squints, Ham, Benny, Yeah Yeah, and Smalls

• This movie is filled with memorable lines and memorable sequences

• Awesome use of music throughout

• Setting the story in the 1960s gives the film a timeless appeal

• This movie makes us love baseball and miss our childhoods

• The beautiful 4th of July sequence

• Keith loves the beginning of the film and all the groundwork it lays

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KEY TOPICS

• This movie is fun, the story doesn't matter

• OK but if the story doesn't matter NOW, Marvel/Disney is gonna just keep not trying to make it matter in the future

• The big question: Does "Deadpool & Wolverine" save the MCU? Probably not, because it's not even really an MCU movie

• There is clearly a market for adult-focused comic book films. Will they ever learn?

• Robert Downey Jr. is Doctor Doom. Yay...?

• Put Glen Powell in it

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It's Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool! It's Hugh Jackman as Wolverine! It's profanity and violence and innuendos galore IN THE MCU!! We did it! We're back! Wait... are we back? It's "Deadpool & Wolverine," the last great hope for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's smashing records and is a certifiable hit. It is mainlining nostalgia and action and hilarity directly into your veins. But is it... good?

LFG!

KEY TOPICS

01:03 - What Keith thought 02:16 - What Ev thought

04:04 - This movie is wildly enjoyable

05:05 - Ev loved the opening credits

06:22 - Finally, a movie where the targeted demographic is 40-year-old guys

09:46 - This film has a lot of great comedy writing

11:45 - Ryan Reynolds' comedic stylings, and why Keith thinks Jim Carrey deserves a gift basket

14:46 - Hugh Jackman is excellent, and brings emotional gravitas to a film that sorely needs it

17:56 - Some of our favorite sequences and cameos

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"Hit Man" hit Netflix this past weekend. Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, the movie has earned rave reviews almost across the board. But does it REALLY deserve them!? Yes. It's very good. Join Ev on a solo mission as he discusses "Hit Man."

KEY TOPICS

03:06 - Adria Arjona is also excellent

04:05 - Richard Linklater does great, not that Ev would know

06:25 - A minor plot complaint(?)

08:07 - All the greatness and one criticism of the ending of this film

10:50 - Closing AKA this movie is pretty awesome

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KEY TOPICS

• The poignant relatability of the ending

• Ev's major criticism: Why do the moral and climax of the story not more directly include the primary protagonist of the film?

• The movie definitely takes a hard right into Kid Town in that third act

• The visual representation of the mythic Beast

• Smalls hung out with these kids all summer and never learned who Babe Ruth was? Come on...

• Keith has either a continuity issue or a directing issue with Benny's slide into home

• Ev hates grownup Benny the Jet, the Dodgers, and maybe Keith

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For folks of a certain age, "The Sandlot" is about as good as kids movies get. The 1993 classic was a staple of endless rewatchability and quotability for an entire generation. But what makes it so great? Why was it so timeless? And what, gulp were the... flaws? Join the aged and overweight boys of The Bluff Council as they dive head first into the deep end, even though they can't swim, and fake their own death so the lifeguard has to come give them CPR, which sure gets a little sketchy, but hey they all got married after so LEAVE IT ALONE OK, IT WAS TRUE LOVE. Er... sorry. Join us as we discuss... "The Sandlot."

KEY TOPICS

• Ugh Ev is going to try to ruin this isn't he

• The solid performances by this young cast and some of our favorite characters, including Squints, Ham, Benny, Yeah Yeah, and Smalls

• This movie is filled with memorable lines and memorable sequences 11:00 - Awesome use of music throughout

• Setting the story in the 1960s gives the film a timeless appeal

• This movie makes us love baseball and miss our childhoods

• The beautiful 4th of July sequence

• Keith loves the beginning of the film and all the groundwork it lays

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KEY TOPICS

• Wait so one guy yells "bar fight" and the bar erupts into a full blown riot?

• All the drama: This film's streaming release, Doug Liman's beef, and his open letter - Was it all just a marketing gimmick?

• Are the streaming companies intentionally trying to kill the movie industry?

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The original "Road House," released in 1989 and starring Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott, was loud, dumb, and incredibly fun. This new "reimagining" of "Road House," released in 2024 and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, is loud and dumb. Two outta three ain't bad! Right? Right!? Let's talk about the script, the performances, the effects, and also maybe a few good things about this new Amazon product. Oh boy...

KEY TOPICS

• What Keith thought

• Jake Gyllenhaal is good!

• This movie is all FUN and ENERGY and sometimes that's OK

• Comparisons to the original "Road House"

• This film would have been better experienced in a theater

• Worst script ever? With examples

• Conor McGregor's performance is... a choice, and Jessica Williams' performance is... bad

• There is absolutely ZERO character development in this film

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"Barbie" may be the biggest film story of the year. 1.5 BILLION dollars raked in. Immeasurable cultural impact. So when the director of the film, Greta Gerwig, was not one of the five directors nominated for Best Director at the upcoming 2024 Academy Awards, the streets of the internet were filled with rage. Was Greta Gerwig snubbed? Or were there simply five directors that Academy voters found to be more deserving? Should a film's box office and cultural impact play a larger role in the voting for these nominations? At the end of our recent Oscars Predictions Spectacular episode, we argued about this very subject. Keith thinks Greta should be there. Ev thinks that the Academy got it right. It gets heated. What do YOU think?

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KEY TOPICS

• Tom Cruise as Les Grossman, hilarious and a bit overplayed

• Ev isn't a fan of Jack Black 30:30 - Kevin Hart was almost in this film

• The amazing trailers at the beginning of the film aren't just hilarious, they serve a much more important purpose

• This movie loses its way in the third act - the child warmonger, the final battle, the missile-stopping Tivo

• OK we'll put ONE woman in this movie but she has to be Maria Menounos

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A big-budget, R-rated, studio comedy, filled with megastars and graphic violence and dirty jokes... and an OSCAR NOMINATED blackface performance!? Y'all, 2008 WASN'T EVEN THAT LONG AGO. What a time... To many, it's a comedy masterpiece, a tremendous swing from director and star Ben Stiller. To others, it's an overrated aberration, unfunny and offensive. Per usual, the Bluff Council guys have a lot of thoughts, and will share them ad nauseam, until no one thinks ANYTHING is particularly funny, ever again. You people better come watch.

KEY TOPICS

• This film is very unique and was very successful

• Has "Tropic Thunder" become under-appreciated?

• Ev has always kept this movie at arm's length...

• Robert Downey, Jr., blackface, and taking a major risk

• Simple Jack is the more problematic inclusion

• Robert Downey, Jr. may have won an Oscar for this role if Heath Ledger was still alive

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KEY TOPICS

• Keith loves the experience of watching this film and its surprising structure

• Let's talk about the ending

• The "Madeleine Writes Her Letter" scene/exposition ruins EVERYTHING

• Falling in love too fast and the wild age gap between James Stewart and Kim Novak

• We weep for Midge... sweet, crazy Midge

• The challenge of interpreting a film this complex by a master like Hitchcock

• Keith solves the entire movie, THE VERTIGO RIDDLE IS SOLVED KEITH DID IT

• The highs and lows of Jimmy Stewart, Actor

• Keith likes the murder plot and wishes there was more of it, Ev hates the murder plot and is getting surly

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There are those who will tell you that Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" is the single greatest film ever made, and there are those you will tell you it is an overrated, convoluted mess. Who better to take a deep dive off the top of a bell tower into this 1958 legendary movie than the boys of The Bluff Council!? Steady yourself... this is our "Vertigo" episode.

KEY TOPICS

• Intro / General Housekeeping
• Is "Vertigo" the best movie of all time? Many would say yes
• What Ev thinks
• What are the most popular and beloved Hitchcock films and why AKA people like to sound smart
• What Keith thinks
• The questionable execution of a very interesting story 09:40 - The story is secondary to the themes and atmosphere
• Keith loves the emotional rollercoaster this film takes you on
• Is all of this a dream?
• Some of the larger plot holes and why they might support the dream theory

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The title kind of says it all, doesn't it? While 2023 will likely be remembered as a particularly strong year for cinema, they all can't be winners. In this episode, Keith and Ev each pick their five least favorite films of the year, which include a number of major box office successes. We're sure everyone's responses to our insulting the films they love will be measured and thoughtful, though.
GET IN LOSERS WE'RE GOING FILM BASHING.

00:00 - Intro / Ban them all
03:00 - "Saltburn"
03:16 - "65"
03:38 - "Sound of Freedom"
07:28 - "Renfield"
07:45 - "You People"
08:23 - "Best Christmas Ever"
11:36 - "Five Nights at Freddy's"
12:57 - "Ghosted"
17:17 - "Wonka"
21:38 - "Old Dads"
23:44 - "The Flash"
25:18 - "Fast X"
27:01 - "White Men Can't Jump"
29:10 - "House Party"

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It's that time of the year again! Actually, we're a little behind. But that's what makes us COOL, ok, guys? We march to the beat of our own drummer. And he's always a little behind. But it's COOL. Anyways... you're wondering: "What are the best films of 2023? What movies were the best in 2023? Best movies list 2023?" Because you always wonder things in ideal SEO phrases, and thank you for that.

We each picked five! And there were surprises... Let's go.

00:00 - Intro / Good Housekeeping
03:43 - "Anatomy of a Fall"
03:55 - "Priscilla"
04:04 - "Theater Camp"
04:23 - "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant"
04:37 - "Asteroid City"
05:35 - "No Hard Feelings"
05:52 - "They Cloned Tyrone"
06:37 - "Ferrari"
10:30 - "Somewhere in Queens"
12:30 - "Poor Things"
16:20 - "Blackberry"
18:37 - "The Holdovers"
20:38 - Da'Vine Joy Randolph's Boston accent...
23:37 - "Leave the World Behind"
26:38 - The Obamas and why you all need to start prepping like YESTERDAY
28:26 - "The Zone of Interest"
31:47 - "Past Lives"
37:10 - "Killers of the Flower Moon"
39:35 - "Saltburn"
47:28 - "Oppenheimer"

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The Bluff Council is turning 100 and just as you would expect, we are confused, cranky, and constantly screaming our thoughts into the void. In celebration of this momentous event, we are doing something special: two films in one episode! And what a natural pairing: "On Golden Pond," the 1981 classic starring Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn, and Jane Fonda, and that focuses on the challenges of aging, complex family dynamics, and a genuine fear of mortality, and "There's Something About Mary," the 1998 movie where Cameron Diaz smears c** in her hair. Oh, but it is so much more than just that, isn't it...?

Join us as we take a joyous romp into these two famous films and what makes them so memorable and so fun. If you've ever watched even just a snippet of one of our episodes, thank you. We genuinely appreciate you. We regret to inform you, we'll be here for at least a hundred more. THANK YOU ALL.

00:00 - Intro / It's our 100th episode!!
03:20 - Ev insults your harlot grandmother
03:55 - Ev loves "On Golden Pond"
05:21 - The troubled relationship between Jane and Henry Fonda
08:11 - Why did Ev love this movie as a child? Because he was a weird child.
10:40 - Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn give two all-time great performances
11:41 - What Keith thought of "On Golden Pond"
13:26 - Bill (played by Dabney Coleman) is the man
16:14 - This movie makes you FEEL all the FEELINGS and Katherine Hepburn's performance is just flawless
20:00 - Ev's unpopular opinion: Jane Fonda doesn't do GREAT
23:18 - Lots of fun cussing in this movie
24:35 - Norman Thayer, Jr. is simply a fantastic character
30:12 - Shoutout to Doug McKeon, who more than held his own
30:58 - More Katherine Hepburn appreciation
34:02 - The countless iconic scenes in "There's Something About Mary" and why Keith thinks it's one of the best comedies of all time
38:50 - This movie was a big deal
43:55 - Sensitivities over jokes, and W. Earl Brown's portrayal of Warren
49:00 - This movie is great because everything is purposeful. The writing sets things up and pays them off.
50:22 - Favorite characters, including Keith David and Lin Shaye
53:31 - The greatness of Matt Dillon as Pat Healy
57:33 - The highs and lows of the dog fight
58:54 - But seriously how did he get the zipper all the way to the top?
01:02:13 - The Harland Williams conspiracy theory
01:03:05 - Hard Justice 2: Justice Harder
01:04:43 - Some other funny quotes
01:06:43 - THANK YOU ALL WE LOVE YOU

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"Crash" (2004) is famously one of the most polarizing films of all time. It was released to wide acclaim and went on to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, defeating "Brokeback Mountain" in one of the great upsets in Oscars history. Is it as bad as everyone says it is? Does it deserve all the hate? In this segment of our larger episode on the film, we discuss some of our complaints.

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Merry Christmas? Bah, humbug! "Elf" is widely beloved, and considered by many to be a modern Christmas classic, but Ev doesn't get the hype, and thinks that it's actually... gulp a BAD movie. Scoop yourself up a large serving of figgy pudding and let's get into Jon Favreau's "Elf," the 2003 Christmas comedy starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen, and Zooey Deschanel.

00:00 - Intro / Ev is Scrooge
02:43 - Keith has fond memories of this film
03:39 - This film is pretty universally beloved, not by Ev though
06:17 - Just because you love something, that doesn't make it good
07:17 - Will Ferrell's performance and the film's quotability are two reasons people love it
08:46 - The premise is great and the first act is solid
09:47 - Some of Ev's major beefs
11:54 - Why is Buddy so developmentally immature?
14:40 - And why is Zooey's character into that?
17:57 - James Caan's rapid change of heart
21:55 - So is Buddy... a superhuman...?
25:32 - This movie is just a dry run for "Stepbrothers"
26:00 - Is Will Ferrell committed to the bit or just not doing a great job?
29:47 - Bob Newhart RULES
30:38 - The messy ending and the pointless antagonism of the Central Park Rangers
35:00 - Santa: "People can't see me or Christmas will be ruined!!" Also Santa: flies over a huge crowd in Downtown Manhattan
39:05 - The missing pages from the children's book is a great metaphor for studio interference
41:52 - Will Ferrell vs. Jon Favreau (and Faizon Love... and James Caan... and...)
43:44 - Matt Walsh has a great mouth
45:24 - Faizon Love appreciation
46:28 - Where does this film fall on the list of Christmas movies??

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"Casablanca" is at or near the top of most "Best Films of All Time" Lists, but is it REALLY that good!? Yes. Yes it is. Made in 1942 and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, the film sets a high bar with a timeless script, excellent performances, and beautiful black and white cinematography.

It's not all "butterflies and gumdrops," though; join us as we discuss all the greatness and a few minor complaints about "Casablanca."

00:00 - Intro / The Bluffers have spoken and they wanted "Classic Cinema"
01:14 - Keith had never seen "Casablanca" before
02:13 - What Ev thought
03:55 - What Keith thought
05:20 - This movie just holds up
06:30 - Storytelling is everything, and this movie does it all perfectly
07:32 - Why aren't there any movies like this anymore?
10:36 - Ev's favorite part: the writing
11:50 - Some of the many amazing lines of dialogue
16:16 - The performances
16:54 - We are Team Laszlo
18:28 - The awesome final scene
20:05 - Ilsa needs to relax
22:00 - Keith's two complaints
27:28 - Crazy this film about WW2 was made during WW2
29:43 - Wonderful cinematography and learning to love the black and white
36:09 - How has Netflix not remade this film yet??

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It was a resounding commercial success when it was released in 1994, and it launched Jim Carrey to superstardom. It sparked a sequel, a cartoon series, a spinoff TV movie, and COUNTLESS teenage boys saying "Allllllllll righty then". But now, almost thirty years later, has any 90's comedy aged as poorly as "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective?"

There is a LOT to unpack here. Join the Bluff Boyz as they dive into all things Ace.

00:00 - Intro / Keith has been waiting for this for his entire life
03:00 - How is this movie not rated R?
04:00 - Ev's memories of watching "Ace Ventura" as a child
06:05 - Most of Ace's shtick is still pretty funny today
07:18 - This movie isn't great. Jim Carrey is great.
11:08 - The massive cultural impact of this film and some of our favorite funny lines
13:53 - Hans the dolphin vet
15:10 - The film's... considerably problematic aspects
22:50 - Sean Young's wild Hollywood ride...
26:50 - ...ends here.
29:19 - Dan Marino and an all-time great QB acting performance
30:39 - "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls"
33:06 - Wait there was an "Ace Ventura Jr.!?"
34:13 - This movie was a tremendous financial success, the likes of which we'll probably never see again
35:41 - This movie works because Ace is the smartest guy in the room
39:28 - Hilarious that the NFL signed off on this
40:17 - RIP Mark Margolis
41:40 - Laces Out and Ray Finkle's great mom
42:15 - "Let's see that again, super slo-mo!"
43:51 - Ace Ventura was a cool guy, and kids wanted to be like him
44:56 - Jim Carrey is a wonderful talent, and Keith loves him very much.

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For millennials of a certain age, "Hook" is a beloved favorite. It's got stars (Robin Williams! Dustin Hoffman! Julia Roberts!), it's got production value, it's got the beloved Peter Pan IP, and it's got the most famous film director of all time. Only problem is... Spielberg hates it! Most of the stars didn't enjoy it! It was largely savaged by critics and was considered a commercial flop upon its release! How on God's green earth did this film miss!?

Join us in Neverland (the imaginary one, not the real-life horror show one (OK but we do spend a second there, too...)) as we dive into all the good and all the bad of "Hook," Steven Spielberg's 1991 Peter Pan extravaganza.

00:00 - Intro / This movie is bonkers
01:40 - Does every millennial love this movie?
02:42 - What Keith loved about it as a child AKA Bob Hoskins!
04:54 - What Ev thought about it as a child AKA he's just the WORST
07:48 - The tonal inconsistency is this film's biggest problem, look no further than the mermaid or*y
10:10 - The editing is weirdly bad throughout
12:00 - Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook is so much fun
13:04 - Why is this movie called "Hook?"
15:10 - Look it was only a matter of time before Michael Jackson came up
16:20 - Ev says Robin Williams is miscast, Keith loses his mind, they scream at each other for 16 minutes. Seriously.
33:12 - Did the characters in the film need to be self-aware of the Pan/Neverland legend?
35:40 - The Lost Boys are too happy-go-lucky and it removes a necessary sense of stakes
37:58 - Ev has always hated Rufio, and according to Keith, the movie does, too
42:44 - What in the @#$% is going on with Tinkerbell in this movie
43:39 - Does Peter Pan possess some sort of power of attraction? Historically? AKA HARRY STYLES SHIRTLESS EVERYONE COME QUICK
46:00 - Let's just be honest: There is a weird sexual undercurrent to a lot of this movie
48:30 - A few nitpicks, including Tinkerbell is a child trafficker
49:40 - Some pirates get egg on their faces, others get murdered by sword: The 3rd act has a menagerie of tones, all right!
50:35 - A couple of The Lost Boys do a great job
51:50 - Shoutout to Charlie Korsmo and "Can't Hardly Wait." "Can't Hardly Wait" RULES.

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In 2009, we were introduced to Zack Snyder's vision of "Watchmen," the heralded graphic novel from the 1980s. It was immediately an incredibly polarizing film, with some deeming it a brilliant, ahead-of-its-time adaptation, and others infuriated by what they viewed as a bastardization of the beloved source material. After this decade-plus of superhero films... we look back and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of "Watchmen."

00:00 - Intro / Highway to the Danger Zone
01:00 - Of course, Keith had never seen this movie. What did he think?
05:00 - Ev's thoughts on the film, and the necessity of multiple viewings
08:00 - Zack Snyder has a brilliant eye for visuals, and despite his flaws, it's clear he CARES
09:55 - The graphic nature of this film had to be a challenge for wider audiences
12:48 - This movie is better than most other superhero films
14:14 - The dark themes and conflicting philosophies of "Watchmen" and its characters
17:59 - Ev loves Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias and violent sociopaths in general, apparently
21:22 - The interesting cast with shoutouts to Matthew Goode and Jackie Earle Haley
23:19 - The sometimes heavy-handedness of Rorschach's journal entries
24:45 - Carla Gugino, putting the "fine" in "Paradise's finest"
25:31 - Happy for the love scene, happier still for the ever-present blue dong
28:07 - Are these people actual superheroes?
32:10 - Keith admits his father is Jeffrey Dahmer (or something)
34:38 - The dark, romantic beauty of Manhattan's revelations and conversation with Silk Spectre II
36:55 - We disagree about what Carla Gugino/Ms. Jupiter means as she reflects on her troubled past
40:08 - Keith gets a bit mixed up about Dr. Manhattan's ability to see time
43:24 - The HBO "Watchmen" series
45:05 - The primary difference between the comic and the film, and why Zack Snyder was right to make the change
49:05 - Not a feel-good movie, but the excellent craft of the film might make you feel good
50:36 - The excellent opening sequence and world-building of "Watchmen"
51:55 - Speed ramps and looking forward to big life moments

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