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| 367 — Nosferatu (2024) | 23 Dec 2024 | 01:22:53 | |
This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) celebrate Christmas with the perfect holiday film, NOSFERATU. As we always do, this review is in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. With plenty of spoiler alerts. PLOT SUMMARY: A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Directed and Written by: Robert Eggers *Clip from NOSFERATU courtesy of Focus Features.
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| 366 — Kraven the Hunter | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:56:59 | |
This week things get a little wild as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk KRAVEN THE HUNTER. We're also ranking the Spider-Man-free Sony/Marvel movies. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Kraven's complex relationship with his ruthless father starts him down a path of vengeance, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared. Directed by: J.C. Chandor *Clip from KRAVEN THE HUNTER courtesy of Sony Pictures.
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| 365 — Y2K | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:12:45 | |
This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are taking it all the way back to 1999 as they sit down to talk Y2K. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy. Directed by: Kyle Mooney
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| 364 — Maria | 03 Dec 2024 | 01:03:43 | |
This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) have a little post-Thanksgiving chat and sit down for MARIA. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Famed opera singer Maria Callas retreats to Paris in the 1970s after a glamorous yet tumultuous life in the public eye. Directed by: Pablo Larraín Available on Netflix beginning December 11.
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| 363 — Gladiator II | 27 Nov 2024 | 01:38:33 | |
This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) battle it out over GLADIATOR II. Plus, we have a non-spoilery chat about WICKED. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people. Directed by: Ridley Scott
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| 362 — A Real Pain | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:48:26 | |
'Tis the season for dysfunctional families, and this week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk A REAL PAIN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to ho:nor their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history. Directed and Written by: Jesse Eisenberg *Clip from A REAL PAIN courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.
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| 361 — Heretic | 13 Nov 2024 | 01:26:30 | |
Beware whose door you're knocking on! This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk HERETIC. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Two young missionaries become ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse when they knock on the door of the diabolical Mr. Reed. Trapped in his home, they must turn to their faith if they want to make it out alive. Written and Directed by: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods *Clip from HERETIC courtesy of A24.
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| 360 — Anora | 05 Nov 2024 | 01:05:43 | |
We're getting into the heart of Awards Season now as Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk ANORA. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Anora, a sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. Directed and Written by: Sean Baker *Clip from ANORA courtesy of Neon.
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| 359 — Conclave | 30 Oct 2024 | 01:20:25 | |
Politics and religion go hand in hand this week when Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk CONCLAVE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with one of the world's most secretive and ancient events -- participating in the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. Directed by: Edward Berger *Clip from CONCLAVE courtesy of Focus Features.
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| 358 — What We've Been Watching | 27 Oct 2024 | 01:34:32 | |
We're back! After weeks away, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are back to catch up on where they've been and all the movies and TV shows they've been watching all month long. From classic horror movies to new dramas, there's a lot packed into this episode. Enjoy!
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| 357 — Megalopolis | Top 5 Francis Ford Coppola Films | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:43:44 | |
Decades in the making, this week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk MEGALOPOLIS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A conflict between Cesar, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Directed and Written by: Francis Ford Coppola *Clip from MEGALOPOLIS courtesy of Lionsgate.
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| 356 — Never Let Go | 24 Sep 2024 | 01:08:02 | |
This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) try to keep The Evil at bay when they sit down to talk NEVER LET GO. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: When an unspeakable evil takes over the world, the only protection for a mother and her twin sons is their house and strong bond. Needing to stay connected at all times -- even tethering themselves with ropes -- they must cling to one another and never let go. However, when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. Directed by: Alexandre Aja *Clip from NEVER LET GO courtesy of Lionsgate.
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| 355 — Speak No Evil (2024) | 17 Sep 2024 | 01:28:53 | |
We're diving into a Blumhouse's latest this week when Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk SPEAK NO EVIL. We also spend some time chatting about the 76th Emmy Awards. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A dream holiday turns into a living nightmare when an American couple and their daughter spend the weekend at a British family's idyllic country estate. Directed and Written by: James Watkins *Clip from SPEAK NO EVIL courtesy of Universal Pictures.
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| 354 — Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | 10 Sep 2024 | 01:22:20 | |
More than 35 years after Tim Burton's wacky paranormal comedy became a box office hit, Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk all about the sequel, BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischievous demon gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. Directed by: Tim Burton *Promotional clip from BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE courtesy of Warner Bros.
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| 353 — Blink Twice | 29 Aug 2024 | 01:11:18 | |
Everything is not what it seems when Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk BLINK TWICE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends for a dream vacation on his private island. Wild nights soon blend into sun-soaked days, but when strange things start to happen, Frida must uncover the truth if she hopes to make it out alive. Directed by: Zoë Kravitz *Clip from BLINK TWICE courtesy of MGM Studios.
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| 352 — Alien: Romulus | Ranking the Alien Franchise | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:24:43 | |
In space, no one can hear you scream. But on a podcast, everyone can hear you disagree. This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk ALIEN: ROMULUS. Plus, they're ranking the seven films in the official ALIEN franchise. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life-form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station. Directed by: Fede Álvarez *Clip from ALIEN: ROMULUS courtesy of 20th Century Studios.
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| 351 — Cuckoo | 14 Aug 2024 | 01:00:19 | |
Things are getting a little creepy this week as Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk CUCKOO. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Seventeen-year-old Gretchen reluctantly leaves America to live with her father at a resort in the German Alps. Plagued by strange noises and bloody visions, she soon discovers a shocking secret that concerns her own family. Directed and written by: Tilman Singer *Clip from CUCKOO courtesy of NEON.
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| 350 — Trap | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:49:08 | |
The Summer of Shyamalan continues. This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk TRAP. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A man and his teenage daughter realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event while watching a concert. Directed and Written by: M. Night Shymalan *Clip from TRAP courtesy of Warner Bros.
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| 349 — Deadpool & Wolverine | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:19:58 | |
Deadpool is back. Wolverine is back. Marvel is back. This week, join Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) as they talk DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. Directed by: Shawn Levy
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| 348 — Twisters | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:03:06 | |
There's a storm brewing this week as Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk TWISTERS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma. Directed by: Lee Isaac Chung *Clip from TWISTERS courtesy of Universal Pictures.
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| 347 — Longlegs | Top 5 Serial Killer Procedurals | 17 Jul 2024 | 01:31:05 | |
This week is looking a little dark as Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) talk LONGLEGS. We're also discussing our Top 5 Serial Killer Procedural films. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again. Directed and Written by: Osgood Perkins *Clip from LONGLEGS courtesy of Neon.
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| 346 — MaXXXine | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:01:39 | |
This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk MAXXXINE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. However, as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. Directed and written by: Ti West *Clip from MAXXXINE courtesy of A24.
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| 345 — Kinds of Kindness | 05 Jul 2024 | 02:03:32 | |
This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) have an extra-long talk about KINDS OF KINDNESS. We also dive into a discussion of the filmography of Yorgos Lanthimos, plus share what else we've been watching lately. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: KINDS OF KINDNESS is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader. Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos *Clip from KINDS OF KINDNESS courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.
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| 344 — Thelma (2024) | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:04:45 | |
With so many good movies in theaters this week, it was tough to choose! But Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are sitting down to talk THELMA. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. Directed and written by: Josh Margolin
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| 343 — Inside Out 2 | 18 Jun 2024 | 01:08:02 | |
It's time to get emotional! This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are talking INSIDE OUT 2. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Directed by: Kelsey Mann *Clip from INSIDE OUT 2 courtesy of Walt Disney Studios
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| 342 — The Watchers | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:48:43 | |
This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are talking all about THE WATCHERS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A 28-year-old artist gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. Finding shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are stalked by mysterious creatures every night. Directed and Written by: Ishana Night Shyamalan
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| 341 — Young Woman and the Sea | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:57:33 | |
The inspirational sports movie is back! This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Through the steadfast support of her older sister and trainers, Trudy Ederle overcomes adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete a 21-mile trek from France to England. Directed by: Joachim Rønning *Clip from YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures.
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| 340 — Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | 30 May 2024 | 01:33:06 | |
The summer continues and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk all about FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. And, of course, they’ll be getting into what they’ve been watching lately. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. As the two tyrants fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home. Directed by: George Miller
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| 339 — The Fall Guy | 07 May 2024 | 01:07:32 | |
Summer movie season starts NOW! Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down this week to talk THE FALL GUY. They are also doing something a little bit different with this week's Top 5. Click below to check out previous Top 5 Ryan Gosling and Top 5 Emily Blunt movies chats: And, of course, they'll be getting into what they've been watching lately. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: After leaving the business one year earlier, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears. As the mystery surrounding the missing actor deepens, Colt soon finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that pushes him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt. Directed by: David Leitch *Clip from THE FALL GUY courtesy of Universal Pictures.
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| 338 | Challengers | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:56:36 | |
This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) go head to head as we talk CHALLENGERS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a challenger event -- close to the lowest level of tournament on the pro tour. Tensions soon run high when he finds himself standing across the net from the once-promising, now burnt-out Patrick, his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. Directed by: Luca Guadagnino *Clip from CHALLENGERS courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios.
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| 337 — Abigail | 25 Apr 2024 | 01:04:00 | |
It's been awhile since we've had a good vampire flick, so this week Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are sitting down to talk ABIGAIL. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A group of would-be criminals kidnaps the 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Holding her for ransom in an isolated mansion, their plan starts to unravel when they discover their young captive is actually a bloodthirsty vampire. Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett *Clip from ABIGAIL courtesy of Universal Pictures.
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| 336 — Civil War | Top 5 Kirsten Dunst Movies | 16 Apr 2024 | 01:12:59 | |
This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) go to (polite) battle over Alex Garland's latest, CIVIL WAR. We also share our Top 5 Kirsten Dunst movies, plus a few honorable mentions. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. Directed and Written by: Alex Garland *Clip from CIVIL WAR courtesy of A24.
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| 335 — Monkey Man | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:03:32 | |
It's an action-packed, blood-soaked week as Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk MONKEY MAN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A young man ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he's beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, he discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city's sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him. Directed by: Dev Patel *Clip from MONKEY MAN courtesy of Universal Pictures.
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| 334 — Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:42:56 | |
This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) grudgingly agrees to sit down with Derek Miranda (@DerekMIranda85) and talk GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race. Directed by: Adam Wingard
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| 333 — Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | 26 Mar 2024 | 01:12:30 | |
Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) ain't afraid of no ghosts as they spend this week talking all about GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE. We're also diving into what we've been watching lately. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. Directed by: Gil Kenan *Clip from GHOSTBUSTERS courtesy of Sony Pictures.
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| 332 — Love Lies Bleeding | 21 Mar 2024 | 01:04:21 | |
After a bit of a break, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are back with some final thoughts on the 96th Oscars, what we've been watching lately, and to talk LOVE LIES BLEEDING. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Lou is a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder who's heading to Las Vegas to pursue her dream. Their love soon leads to violence as they get pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family. Directed by: Rose Glass *Clip from LOVE LIES BLEEDING courtesy of A24.
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| 331 — 96th Academy Awards Predictions | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:57:48 | |
The best season of the year is wrapping up this week and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are sharing their official, final (ish) predictions for the 96th Academy Awards. We're sharing our predictions for all 23 categories, with little bits of history and a few "should wins" along the way. The 96th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, March 10 at 4pm PT. *Promotional clip courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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| 330 — Dune: Part Two | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:50:11 | |
The biggest film of the year (so far) is here and Karen (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek (@DerekMiranda85) have a lot to say as we sit down to talk DUNE: PART TWO. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. Directed by: Denis Villeneuve *Clip from DUNE courtesy of Warner Bros.
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| 329 — Drive-Away Dolls | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:42:44 | |
Who doesn't love a raunchy, lady-led comedy? Find out this week when Derek (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: In search of a fresh start, two women embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, Fla. However, things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way. Directed by: Ethan Coen *Clip from DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS courtesy of Focus Features.
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| 328 — Bob Marley: One Love | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:48:23 | |
We're all about Bob Marley this week as Karen (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek (@DerekMiranda85) talk BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. Directed by: Reinaldo Marcus Green
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| 327 — Lisa Frankenstein | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:45:56 | |
This week, Karen (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek (@DerekMiranda85) get into the Valentine's spirit as they sit down to talk LISA FRANKENSTEIN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A misunderstood teenager and a reanimated Victorian corpse embark on a murderous journey together to find love, happiness, and a few missing body parts. Directed by: Zelda Williams *Clip from LISA FRANKENSTEIN courtesy of Focus Features.
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| 326 — Argylle | Ranking the Films of Matthew Vaughn | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:14:33 | |
There just aren't enough spy movies these days, so Derek (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen (@KarenMPeterson) sit down this week to talk ARGYLLE, as well as a bit about the filmography of director Matthew Vaughn. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Reclusive author Elly Conway writes best-selling espionage novels about a secret agent named Argylle who's on a mission to unravel a global spy syndicate. However, when the plots of her books start to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, the line between fiction and reality begin to blur. Directed by: Matthew Vaughn *Clip from ARGYLLE courtesy of Apple Original Films.*
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| 325 — Top 10 Films of 2023 | 02 Feb 2024 | 01:40:00 | |
It's finally here! Derek (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen (@KarenMPeterson) share their Top 10 Films of 2023. And we take a look back to see how our most anticipated films turned out.
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| 324 — I.S.S. | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:59:10 | |
There's so much to talk about this week as Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk the 40th Sundance Film Festival, Oscar nominations, and the new film I.S.S. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as a conflict breaks out on Earth. Reeling, the U.S. and Russian astronauts receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary. Directed by: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
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| 323 — Mean Girls (2024) | Top 5 Broadway Musical Adaptations | 20 Jan 2024 | 01:18:54 | |
It's time to get up and sing for this week's episode. Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk MEAN GIRLS (2024), plus share their Top 5 Broadway Musical Adaptations. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: New student Cady Heron gets welcomed into the top of the social food chain by an elite group of popular girls called the Plastics, ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina's ex-boyfriend, she soon finds herself caught in their crosshairs. Directed by: Samantha Jayne, Arturo Perez Jr.
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| 322 — Most Anticipated Films of 2024 | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:51:39 | |
This week Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are looking to the year ahead at our Most Anticipated Films of 2024.
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| 321 — Ferrari, The Color Purple, and the End of 2023 | 04 Jan 2024 | 01:21:16 | |
Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) ring in 2024 with a look back at some films and TV from the end of 2023. This week's mostly non-spoiler chat includes:
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| 320 — Maestro (Netflix) | Top 5 Bradley Cooper Films | 01 Jan 2024 | 01:16:19 | |
For our last episode of 2023, Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk MAESTRO, plus our top five Bradley Cooper movies. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Maestro is the towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between cultural icon Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro, at its core, is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love. Directed by: Bradley Cooper
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| 319 — Godzilla Minus One | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:45:43 | |
It's a monstrous new episode as Karen (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk GODZILLA MINUS ONE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Japan is already devastated by the war when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster. Directed and Written by: Takashi Yamazaki
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| 318 — Napoleon (2023) | 29 Nov 2023 | 01:00:32 | |
Derek (@DerekMirand85) and Karen (@KarenMPeterson) go to war this week over Ridley Scott's latest historical epic, NAPOLEON. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: NAPOLEON is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte's relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed. Directed by: Ridley Scott *Clip from NAPOLEON courtesy of Sony Pictures.
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