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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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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Put on some Phil Collins to set the mood, and then settle in for this memorable look at "American Psycho." In this episode, recommended by dear friend of the program Derrick Brooke, Keith and Ev discuss all the complicated dynamism of Patrick Bateman as played by Christian Bale, Mary Harron's excellent direction, the endlessly dark quotability of the film, and Ev makes a stunning confession that will make you second guess ever thinking he might know what he's talking about. THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is a damn fine episode. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go return some video tapes.

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This film is quirky, funny, intelligent, and frequently loudly screams "WHAT IS THE POINT OF LIFE!?" In other words, it's just like the hosts of The Bluff Council! In this episode, recommended by viewer (etc.) Monique Birtwell, Keith and Ev dive into David O. Russell's 2004 cult classic "I Heart Huckabees." They discuss the all-star cast ("meh," says one), the existential script, and a special guest shows up. Join us as we ask the age old question: "How am I not myself?" #IHeartHuckabees #Huckabees Some music provided by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

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Keith and Ev relive their glory days as streetball legends as they share their love of Ron Shelton's "White Men Can't Jump," which is Keith's new #10 Favorite Film of All Time and perhaps the cultural zenith of "Yo' Mama" jokes. They discuss the great script, Rosie Perez's scene-stealing performance, and they profess their love for Raymond and his desire to "shoot everybody's ass." Join the Bluff Boyz as they revisit this 1992 sports comedy classic.

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It's the first revision to The Bluff Council's Top Ten Favorite Films Lists! Ev sends "Up In the Air" out into the atmosphere, and inserts Michael Mann's 1992 historical epic "The Last of the Mohicans" into the #6 spot. In this episode, Ev raves about the soundtrack, the set design, the natural lighting, the ending, and the ROMANCE. Upon watching this film for the first time, Keith is... considerably less enamored. Keith is not impressed with the film. Ev is not impressed with Keith's opinion. Loads of unimpressiveness here, folks. You'll see. #TheLastoftheMohicans #DanielDayLewis

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An all-time great crime thriller classic? Or a stinky dud that proves studio films should disappear forever? THAT'S IT THAT'S THE ONLY TWO THINGS IT CAN BE THE WORLD IS A STRICTLY BINARY WORLD OF ABSOLUTES. Just kidding! It's neither of those things. But it IS a movie, and it features three very interesting actors. In this episode, Keith and Ev tackle "The Little Things," a new film recently released on HBOMax. They talk about Rami Malek's "sneaky sexuality," they discuss "Leeto vs. Letto," and they debate the structure and the moral of the story, or perhaps, the lack of one.

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For the first time, The Bluff Council was sent a film to watch and discuss before it was released to the general public. That film? "Born a Champion," starring Sean Patrick Flanery, Katrina Bowden, and Dennis Quaid. In this episode (spoiler-free for the first portion), Keith and Ev dig into the personal nature of this story, the versatile performances, and they discuss how this film was not what either of them expected. Help us settle an ongoing argument: Who would win in a no-holds-barred fight in the desert between Keith and Ev? Comment your pick below.

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In our first ever VIEWER RECOMMENDATION episode, Keith and Ev slide into "Fight Club," David Fincher's 1999 classic tale of mischief, mayhem, and soap. They talk about it all: Fincher's famous attention to detail, Brad Pitt's magnetism, toxic masculinity, the use of narration... everything. Keith compares Fincher to Michael Bay and Ev insults "Goodfellas." Trust us, you haven't seen an episode this good since grade school. Big thanks to our friend Richie for recommending this film! It was a great choice. What films would YOU like to see the #BluffBoyz talk about? Leave a comment and let us know!

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We thought we were on winter break, but then "Wonder Woman 1984" appeared in our living rooms. If we're not going to complain about this movie on the internet... WHO IS!?

In this episode, Keith and Ev discuss the "story," the "special" effects, Pedro Pascal dialing it up to 11... everything that makes this "film" what it is. It's not a perfect movie, but it's... uh, it's... a movie, all right. Lasso yourself to your TV set and let's dig in.

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Keith and Ev wrap up Season One of "What I Miss?" with a look back AND a look forward. They reflect on their Top Ten selections, and both guys have a couple alterations to make. They look forward to Season Two of the show, revealing the next five episodes, AND they need your help: What movies do you want to hear them talk about next? It's their self-professed "worst episode we've ever done," and you're not going to want to miss it!

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DraftIt's Keith's #1 Favorite Film of All Time! In this episode, Keith and Ev talk about the magical career of Jim Carrey, and Keith makes his case for "Dumb and Dumber" being the greatest comedy of all time. He also spends CONSIDERABLE time and effort explaining why diarrhea is so hilarious. He's 37. Ladies and gents... the Farrelly Brothers first (and best!?): DUMB AND DUMBER.

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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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Ev's Top Ten list concludes with his favorite film of all time: "Boogie Nights." In this episode, Keith and Ev discuss the immaculate direction of Paul Thomas Anderson, the iconic cinematography and music, the stacked cast, the fact that the Oscars basically completely ignored this masterpiece, AND Keith refers to another man's penis as "the Holy Grail." IT'S A GOOD TIME.

Lists so far:

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac 4.) Fiddler on the Roof 3.) JFK 2.) Blue Valentine 1.) Boogie Nights

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island 4.) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 3.) Blazing Saddles 2.) Airplane!

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It's hilarious! It's a comedy powerhouse! It's Keith's #2 Favorite Film of All Time! In this episode, Keith wonders if he's a bad person for liking this stuff! Ev scolds the oversensitive youth! Keith worships at the altar of Leslie Nielsen! Ev wonders why Julie Hagerty wasn't a bigger star! Keith wants everyone to know it takes a lot of smarts to make a movie that looks this stupid! Ladies and gentlemen... It's the 1980 classic that many consider to be the greatest comedy of all time: "Airplane!" (Spoilers throughout)

00:00 - Intro 01:59 - "Airplane!" vs. "Blazing Saddles" 03:08 - Keith didn’t remember all the racial and sexist humor. AND he feels bad. 4:00 - Ev blames Twitter 6:26 - Abortion humor! 8:19 - Why Keith Loves "Airplane!" 09:21 - What "Airplane!" does better than any other comedy film 11:18 - What Ev finds funny 12:42 - Our two biggest fans 12:55 - Suicide is hilarious 13:45 - Ev’s complaints 14:53 - "Airplane!" is based on the 1957 film "Zero Hour!" 16:45 - How is this film PG? 19:29 - Ev talks about "Trading Places" 20:17 - How good is the cast of "Airplane!?" 22:33 - Julie Hagerty is incredible 24:49 - Stephen Stucker aka the "what do you make of this?” guy is also funny 25:15 - Robert Stack’s glasses move 26:19 - Ev watched this movie with his mom…then shit hit the fan. 27:07 - Keith hates when people say this film is “dumb” 28:41 - Final favorite jokes

Lists so far: Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island 4.) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 3.) Blazing Saddles 2.) Airplane!

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac 4.) Fiddler on the Roof 3.) JFK 2.) Blue Valentine

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Ev's #2 Favorite Film of All Time is Derek Cianfrance's 2010 romantic drama, "Blue Valentine." Why on Earth is this his second favorite film of all time? Keith wants to know, too. In this episode, they discuss the very real, almost documentary style of the directing and cinematography, the wondrous performances of Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling, and Ev can't help but reference "Tremors" again. We get it. You like "Tremors." (Spoilers throughout)

00:00 - Intro 02:36 - "Michelle Williams is a monster." 03:27 - The problems within their relationship 13:23 - Real, documentary style filmmaking 17:33 - The performances 19:45 - "Why do you hate it, Keith?" 20:30 - Is the ending ambiguous? 24:20 - Perfect film? Like "Tremors?" 25:24 - Nitpicks 30:54 - Keith doesn't like being sad 32:13 - Random observations & favorite moments 35:28 - The beautiful credits

Lists so far:

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac 4.) Fiddler on the Roof 3.) JFK 2.) Blue Valentine

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island 4.) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 3.) Blazing Saddles

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In this episode, the boys discuss Keith's #3 Favorite Film of All Time: "Blazing Saddles." It's one of the most celebrated comedy films in history, and it's also... a bit complicated. Is it OK to use racism to mock racists? Does Mel Brooks deserve his iconic status? Could this film possibly be... (gulp) overrated? Are we just asking largely rhetorical questions as clickbait to get you to listen? YES. (Spoilers throughout)

00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Accidental White Power / GREAT segue! 02:44 - "Blazing Saddles" synopsis 03:39 - Racism, we gotta talk about it. 05:36 - Ev’s sets up his film criticism and it’s NOT racism 07:14 - Ev’s HOT take 08:13 - Keith doesn’t love Mongo or farting 08:54 - Keith can’t say the best lines in the film 09:58 - Keith thinks Hedley Lamarr is one of the best comedic characters ever 10:35 - How important is it for comedy to age well? 12:38 - Keith can’t take Ev’s stupidity 12:58 - Ev reminds Keith how racist the city he lives in is 13:44 - Richard Pryor SHOULD have been in this film 15:29 - Ev thinks Gene wilder’s is wasted 16:53 - Madeline Kahn is amazing 17:46 - Why Gene Wilder is perfect for the role of Jim 19:53 - Great comedies have a dramatic premise 20:45 - Keith discusses breaking the 4th wall 23:21 - Ev FINALLY gets to say his opinion on breaking the 4th wall 24:35 - Are films better when you connect with them when you are young? 25:58 - Keith’s criteria for a good comedy film 27:00 - How do you judge comedies over a long period of time? 27:53 - How good is the “spoof” genre of comedy? 30:16 - Keith criticism of Mel Brooks 33:40 - Can you respect a film and still not like it?

Lists so far:

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island 4.) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 3.) Blazing Saddles

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac 4.) Fiddler on the Roof 3.) JFK

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In this discussion of Oliver Stone's controversial 1991 epic "JFK," Keith and Ev talk about Stone's uniquely aggressive directorial style, the pros/cons of sharing facts through a fictionalized vessel, and the deep, dark, frighteningly attractive world of conspiracy theories. Ev shouts about the government a lot and Keith wears a tinfoil hat... It's going to be a good one. At #3 on Ev's Top Ten Favorite Films of All Time list: "JFK." (Spoilers throughout)

00:00 - Intro 02:34 - What did you know going in? 04:16 - The value of "JFK" from a filmmaking standpoint 07:04 - The audacity & aggression of Oliver Stone 09:57 - Keith's primary complaint 12:10 - "This is the scariest movie I've ever seen." 13:50 - The appeal of conspiracy theories 16:21 - The highs & lows of a Kevin Costner performance 19:27 - Fact vs. Fiction 24:08 - The closing monologue 25:28 - "WHO TRUSTS THE GOVERNMENT!?" 29:08 - Costner vs. Spacek argument 30:18 - The endless, dark pit of conspiracy theories

Lists so far:

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac 4.) Fiddler on the Roof 3.) JFK

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island 4.) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

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Good morning, San Diego! Keith and Ev discuss the endless quotability of "Anchorman" and how different types of comedies age over time. Does "Anchorman" remain as funny today as it was when it was released? Where does it rank on a list of all-time comedies? Does Keith even know the name of his own YouTube show? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode, which leaves Keith writhing in a glass case of emotion.

Lists so far:

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island 4.) Anchorman

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac 4.) Fiddler on the Roof

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In this episode, focusing on Norman Jewison's 1971 classic, Keith and Ev discuss the love them/hate them nature of film musicals, Topol's enduring perfection as Tevye, and Little Orphan Annie gets some bad news from Larry Clark's 1995 film "Kids." You did not misread that. Gefilte fish is also insulted, as is Olive Garden. Things, per usual, get weird. The guys also try to get as far into the episode as possible without using profanity, and they mostly succeed until the 19-minute mark or so. That's... progress? It's Ev's #4 Favorite Film of All Time: "Fiddler on the Roof." (Spoilers throughout)

00:00 - Intro 04:26 - What did you know going in? 05:15 - Tevye/Topol Appreciation #1 06:37 - Introducing this film to skeptical first-time viewers 07:36 - Tevye/Topol Appreciation #2 10:05 - "Fiddler on the Roof" = "Kids," obviously 10:46 - Falling in love with this movie as a child 12:57 - Why this film succeeds where so many other musicals fail 16:35 - Tevye breaking 4th wall & talking with God 18:56 - Keith denounces God & uses profanity 19:35 - THE BIG ARGUMENT ABOUT THE ENDING 33:03 - Who was your favorite daughter? 33:22 - Great writing, natural comedy, favorite lines 35:14 - Closing thoughts

Lists so far:

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac 4.) Fiddler on the Roof

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island

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In this discussion of Martin Scorsese's 2010 film "Shutter Island," Keith and Ev discuss the unique idiosyncrasies of his direction, the fact that Ben Kingsley has never met a project he doesn't like, and "Inception." Seriously, "Inception" RULES.

Lists so far:

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac

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In our tenth episode, Keith and Ev argue about storytelling structure, necessary degrees of closure in documentaries vs. narrative films, and sadly for everyone, the film "Wild Hogs" is referenced at some length. Then they argue some more, and we're told they've continued arguing about this film over the phone since shooting this episode. It's Ev's #5 Favorite Film of All Time: David Fincher's famously under-appreciated "Zodiac."

Lists so far:

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

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Keith's #6 Favorite Film takes us back to childhood, as he and Ev discuss Gene Wilder's brilliance, the boredom that is Charlie Bucket, and that creepy candy shop owner. Lots of ground to cover in the beloved classic, "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory."

Lists so far:

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums

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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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Keith and Ev discuss the proper spelling of "segue," reminisce on the days of 1-800-COLLECT, and dissect what makes Wes Anderson's films so uniquely warm. They're serving tea in "The Royal Tenenbaums," Ev's #6 Favorite Film of All Time. (Spoilers throughout)

00:00 - Intro 02:35 - The unique vibe of this film 04:10 - Wes Anderson's style as a storyteller 05:26 - What decade is it? 08:10 - Gene Hackman/Royal Tenenbaum appreciation 12:19 - Daddy Issues 14:26 - The perfect balance of comedy & drama 15:36 - Wes Anderson's style as a cinematographer 18:20 - The downside of Ben Stiller 20:53 - Keith hates comedic actors 22:29 - Luke Wilson's best role 23:50 - Billy Murray appreciation 26:19 - The soundtrack 28:29 - Keith's funniest moment 29:29 - Keith doesn't understand why brothers & sisters can't be in love 30:56 - Additional fun lines 31:33 - Alec Baldwin's narration

Lists so far:

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer

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Keith and Ev draw a clear line in the sand and choose sides: Team Summer or Team Tom? Is this movie overrated or underrated? Why is the little sister in it? Lots of hard-hitting investigations of this, Keith's #7 favorite film: "(500) Days of Summer."

Lists so far:

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) 500 Days of Summer

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster

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Coming in at #7 on Ev's Top Ten Favorite Films list, it's Yorgos Lanthimos' 2015 dark comedy "The Lobster." Keith has never hated ANYTHING so much. Which, really, just makes Ev love it even more.

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Ev and Keith discuss the merits of the 2005 comedy film "Wedding Crashers," as well as the things that have... not aged so well. It's Keith's #8 favorite film! Yes, of all time. Yeah, we know. We thought so too.

Lists so far:

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman

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In their first violent disagreement of this Top Ten Favorite Films discussion, Ev presents his #8 choice: Alejandro Iñárittu's 2014 masterpiece, "Birdman," and Keith passionately explains all the ways this film personally attacks him.

Lists so far:

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window

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Keith surprises everyone by including a film by Alfred Hitchcock in his Top Ten Favorite Films list: the 1954 classic "Rear Window," starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly.

Lists so far:

Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window

Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

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Always on the cutting edge of pop culture, Keith and Ev discuss the 1967 film "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," Ev's #9 on his Top Ten Favorite Films list.

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For their brand new film discussion series "What I Miss?" hosts Ev Durán and Keith Macri decided to compare each of their Top Ten Favorite Movies of All Time lists and argue about them. Trouble was, each of them had put the exact same film in their number ten slot: "Up In the Air." Listen as the pair struggles to manage their discomfort that comes with agreeing with each other, and witness Ev commit one of the more awful hair atrocities of the past decade.

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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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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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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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