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RetroReview #2: Steven Spielberg

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I’ve seen 28 Spielberg films and I’m gonna go through every single one of them from top to bottom. Where will your favorites end up on the list? How obvious is it that I really don’t remember some of these films? Today’s episode is the longest yet, but there’s plenty to talk about in the catalog of one of the greatest directors of all time.

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Statistics #10: Year One

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Why do so many recognizable actors appear in relatively awful comedies? And why are those comedies so awful? Today’s episode looks at a 2009 comedy that features a plethora of actors ranging from A-list to B-list to C-list. Take a step back in time with me as I go through the statistical impact of Year One on the spreadsheet.

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Scavenger Hunt #3: December Preview

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What’s on tap for this December Scavenger Hunt? How many times can I sum up a film with “I’m looking forward to this”? Today’s episode is all about at least 31 of the films I’ll be watching this upcoming month.

December Scavenger Hunt

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Scavenger Hunt #2: November Review

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The month is at an end and another 30 films have been checked off from the scavenger hunt! Find out which ones impressed me the most, and who walks away with what awards as I hand out various superlatives to the deserving films.

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Review #15: Rules Don’t Apply

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After 15 years, Warren Beatty returns to the big screen with his newest directorial effort, Rules Don’t Apply. Is it a success? How many times do I find myself off topic? Check out today’s episode to find out!

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Statistics #10: Sing

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Where does Illuminations newest animated film rank against the rest of the 2016 releases? Who all rises into the top 500 actors thanks to their voice work? And are there any Oscar prospects at all for this movie?

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Review #14: Sing

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Through a special free preview through AMC this weekend, I got to see Sing almost a month early! Here’s my spoiler-free take on the new Illumination Animated film.

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Review #13: Allied & Loving

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First, I give my take on the new Brad Pitt/Marion Cotillard WWII drama, then we move over to Jeff Nichols’ new film, Loving.

Loving Review: 14:56

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Statistics #9: Moana

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Who was the highest rated actor lending their voice to Disney’s newest film? How much does this help Dwayne Johnson on the spreadsheet? And what are my favorite animated films, Disney or otherwise?

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Review #12: Moana

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The newest Disney “Princess” film featuring Dwayne Johnson is out and today I’ll be talking about it, it’s relation to Zootopia from earlier this year and other Disney films, as well as the music. Getting this one out a little late today, but I hope everyone in the US had a great Thanksgiving!

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Review #11: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk/Bleed for This

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Today’s review episode covers two films I watched over the weekend. Ang Lee’s new PTSD/War film opens the episode. But you can skip ahead to ~24:13 if you’re only interested in Bleed for This.

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RetroReview #1

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The first RetroReview episode! Today I shine a light on a handful of films I’ve seen recently that came out before 2000.

  • Legends of the Fall
  • Bugsy
  • Kes
  • Starman
  • Kiss Me Deadly

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