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This week we are covering a film from 2025, "Bring Her Back." We talk about the film and its simultaneous development after the Philippou's debut feature, "Talk to Me." We then get into the production of the film and its various practical effects. After this, we dive into the film itself talking about all of the things we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.  

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This week we are diving right into Robert Eggers' sophomore feature, "The Lighthouse." We discuss the path to making this film, and why the success of "The Witch" led directly to this unclassifiable movie being made. We then dive into the punishing shoot in the middle of nowhere with awful weather, and why that was the plan. The plot is then looked over and discussed while we attempt the accents to say our favorite lines. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure. 

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This week we discuss Ari Aster's horrifying first film, "Hereditary." We talk about the long road to making this film starting with a discussion of his early shorts leading into the production and painful post-production of this film. The plot is discussed next, where we walk through the story and describe our favorite parts. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.

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This week we are beginning our October programming, A-Twenty-Horror. We are covering Robert Eggers' debut film, The Witch! We start by talking about the difficult road to financing a film in Jacobean English. We then dive into the production in rural Ontario, and the difficulties of shooting a film with a goat. We then dive into the plot of the film, describing everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!  

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This week we are covering Ari Aster's most recent panic attack film, "Eddington." We cover the writing of this film early in Aster's career, as well as the re-writing of the film in May of 2020. After covering the pre-production, we talk about the shoot in New Mexico and the release of the film at the Cannes film festival. We then dive into the intricate plot and describe everything we love about this film. After that, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.

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This week we are covering Rose Glass' sophomore feature, "Love Lies Bleeding." We talk about Glass' collaboration with co-writer Weronika Tofilska, and the pre-production into the post-production. After this, we discuss the film itself and discuss the big swings we love in this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a duo of double bills for your viewing pleasure. 

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This week we dive into Charlotte Wells' debut feature, "Aftersun." We open the episode with the background of the film, discussing the long development of this film, and Charlotte Wells' background in film. After we cover the production in Turkey, we get into the movie itself and talk about why it works so well. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.

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This week we discuss another breakout hit for A24, Uncut Gems. We talk about the long road to this film getting made from listening to their fathers "hustling in the diamond district" stories to the ten year process of actually getting the film made. After discussing the background and production of the film, we get into the film itself and discuss why it is so affective. After discussing the plot of the film, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!

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This week we are getting into A24's first financed film and its first Best Picture winner, "Moonlight." We talk about the long road to writing this film for Barry Jenkins. The original play the script was based on and the production of the film in Miami. We then dive into the film itself and talk about all of the aspects we love about the film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a duo of double bills for your viewing pleasure!

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This week we are covering one of Spike's favorite films, Yorgas Lanthimos' "The Lobster." We discuss the development of this film with writer, Efthymis Fillipou, and the early casting choices that didn't work out. We also discuss the production of the film with the excellent cast starring in this film. We then hop into the film itself, and talk about all the things we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.

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This week, we discuss the Neo-Nazi siege film, "Green Room." We discuss director, Jeremy Saulnier's career up to this point and how it fits into what A24 was doing at the time. We also discuss the making of the film in Portland, and how this all came together. We then dive into the plot of the film and discuss everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills! 

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This week we continue our A24 themed season with Alex Garland's first directed feature: Ex Machina. We start off by talking about the film within the context of our season and covering the production of this film. After the background, we have a lively discussion of the plot and themes. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.

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This week we kick off our A24 season with the first big financial success for the distributor, "Spring Breakers." We discuss the early days of A24 and its beginnings. We then dive into this movie by discussing Harmony Korine's writing and directing work and the production of this film. We then cover the story and experience of the film by discussing the plot. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!

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This week we are recapping our Paul Thomas Anderseason with a short discussion followed by our futile attempt at ranking these masterworks. We also tease the next season coming in a couple weeks. 

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This episode is our finale of the Paul Thomas Anderseason, since we already covered "One Battle After Another" earlier in the year. In this episode, we talk about "Licorice Pizza." We start with the origins of the project and the various movies that provided inspiration to this project. Next, we discuss the plot of the film, and describe all the scenes we love from this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing enjoyment. 

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This week we cover our penultimate episode of Paul Thomas Anderseason with "Phantom Thread." We discuss the development of this project and its production. We then dive into the film itself and describe everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.

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This week we cover Paul Thomas Anderson's smoky noir, "Inherent Vice." We discuss the long process of adapting Thomas Pynchon's work into a screenplay, and the funding of the film. We then make sense of the murky plot and discuss the scenes we love from this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure. 

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This week we're back with Paul Thomas Anderson's excellent post-war drama, "The Master." We discuss the long road to getting this film made as well as the varied influences on the film's look and story. We, then, dive into the plot of the film and describe everything we love about it. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure!

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This week we discuss one of our favorite films of all time, "There Will Be Blood." We discuss the five years in between this and his previous film, "Punch-Drunk Love." After we cover the background, we dive into the film itself doing plenty of Daniel Plainview impressions along the way. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

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This week we cover Paul Thomas Anderson's follow-up to "Magnolia," "Punch-Drunk Love." We cover the beginnings of the script and what PTA was doing in between these two films. After we cover the production and release of the film, we dive into the plot and discuss everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair this film with another for a pair of double bill ideas!

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This week we continue our PT Anderseason with "Magnolia." We discuss how the film came about after the success of Boogie Nights, and Anderson's first experience with final cut privileges. We then discuss how Anderson approached the writing process and then dive into the meat of the film. After we discuss the plot fully, we each pair this film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure!

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This week we continue our Paul Thomas Anderseason with his San Fernando Valley epic, Boogie Nights. We talk about the inception of this film as a short, then later as a long ass script that had Hollywood abuzz. We also discuss the real-life influences for the film and the porn scene of the 70s and 80s. After we discuss the background, we dive into the film itself and talk about everything we love about the film. Finally, we end the episode with a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure. 

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Welcome back for our PT Anderseason where we cover all of the films of recent Oscar-winning director, Paul Thomas Anderson. We begin with his first film, naturally, Hard Eight." We discuss Anderson's life up to this point in his early career including his childhood and short films. We then get into the background of this film, the PBS film Anderson met Philip Baker Hall on, and the contentious editing of the film. We then dive right into the meat of the movie and describe everything we love about this film. Finally, we finish the episode with a pair of...

This week we are diving into our favorite Easter movie, Jesus Christ Superstar. We discuss the making of this Norman Jewison film in 1970s Israel. We also discuss its road to the screen from the original album to the theatrical musical. After the background, we dive right into the movie and talk about all those groovy ass songs! Finally, we end the podcast with a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

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This episode is our official 2026 Academy Award reactions episode. We talk about everything we loved and hated about the show, and our reactions to each category's winner. We also hint at the episodes to come! Thank you so much for listening. 

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This week we are talking our favorite movies of 2025. We think this was a great year for movies, and we are here to gush about our favorites. After we cover those, we dive into each category of the 2026 Oscars, and give you our predictions (the answer key). Finally, we each rank the best picture nominees from 10-1. Thanks for listening, and join us on Oscar night for our reactions to the show!

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This week, we finish our Oscars 2026 movie coverage with "The Ugly Stepsister." We discuss the long road for director, Emilie Blichfeldt, to get her film made the way she wanted it to. We, then dive into the production, and the various FX shots. We follow this with a plot breakdown of the film, and finish up with two pairings for a pair of double bills!

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This week we continue our Oscars 2026 coverage with Mary Bronstein's "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You." We discuss the film's inception from script to screen, and discuss the real-life experience that led to the film. We then dive into the film itself describing everything we loved about this film. Finally, we end the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing enjoyment.

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This week we are diving into one of our favorite films of 2025, Yorgos Lanthimos' "Bugonia." We discuss the original Korean film and the background to this film followed by a lively discussion of the plot and everything we like about the film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing enjoyment.

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This week we continue our Oscar coverage with a deep look into all five of the animated shorts nominated this year. We begin with Florence Miailhe's "Butterfly," then John Kelly's "Retirement Plan," Nathan Engelhardt & Jeremy Spears' "Forevergreen," Konstantin Bronzit's "The Three Sisters," and end with Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski. We cover the background, plot, and then pair each short with another film for a shit load of double bills!

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This week we cover our third film in a row which features a prosthetic leg, Sirât by Galician filmmaker, Oliver Laxe. We cover the long road to getting this film made, and the challenges of shooting on film in the desert. After we cover the background, we dive into the movie itself and discuss everything we loved about it. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

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This week we continue our Oscar coverage with Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. We discuss the long road to making del Toro's dream project as well as the expensive Netflix production. After we discuss the production of the film, we dive into the movie itself and discuss the various themes throughout the film. Finally, we each pair this film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure. 

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This week we cover Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or winning film, "It was Just an Accident." We cover the clandestine process of making this film in the repressive Iranian regime. After covering the background, we get into the film itself, and describe everything we loved about this masterpiece. Finally, we end the episode with a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

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It's Oscar time, baby! We are happy and disappointed with (some of) the nominees. Here we break down the categories and pick early frontrunners. 

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It's Oscar season, baby! This week, we are kicking it off with our coverage of Paul Thomas Anderson's new masterpiece, "One Battle After Another." We discuss the early attempts at adapting Thomas Pynchon's "Vineland," as well as the eventual production of this story. After we discuss the production of the film, we take a look at the film itself, and describe all of the things we like about this film. Finally, we each pair this film with another for a duo of double bills for your viewing pleasure!

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This week we cover one of our favorite Christmas movies, "In Bruges." We discuss Martin McDonagh's theater career and his transition to filmmaking. After this, we cover the history of the production and reception of the film. We then dive into the plot and gush over the script for an hour. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure!

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This week we continue Noir-Ël series with Daryl Duke's Christmas crime film, "The Silent Partner." We discuss everything from the inception of the film from book to screen, and discuss the plot of the film in full. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

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This week we cover the sole directing credit for Charles Laughton, "The Night of the Hunter." We cover the development from book to screen of this film, discussing casting, production, and conception. We then dive into the film itself, and lovingly describe everything that makes this a special film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.

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This week we cover Carl Franklin's 1995 Neo-Noir, Devil in a Blue Dress. We discuss the development of the film with Jonathan Demme and Denzel Washington. We also talk about the history of Black L.A. to give context to this excellent movies. We, then, discuss the plot of the movie, and describe everything we love about this movie. Finally, we end the episode with a pair of double bills for your viewing enjoyment.

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This week we cover one of Jake's favorite movies, "Blade Runner." We talk about the contentious shooting of the film, and its long development through the 1970s. The various cuts of Blade Runner are covered, and the re-shoots 25 years later for the "Final Cut." After covering the background, we get into the movie itself and discuss the plot. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!

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