CLX: A Hero, A Family, The Rescue, Unsung / Unexpected Heroes Almost Sideways Movie podcast

Recorded - 1/23/2022

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we discuss the latest film from one of our favorite filmmakers before reviewing a couple films that topped our favorite films of 2021 lists. Then, we count down the most unsung / unexpected heroes in movies and TV. For trivia, we relive some AFI top movie lists. Here are the highlights:

What We've Been Watching

Todd Review: Ozark Season 4 (5:45)
Terry Oscar Review: Spellbound (8:30)
Zach Review: Drive My Car (11:15)

Featured Review: A Hero (14:50)
Top 10 Review: A Family (30:00)
Top 10 Review: The Rescue (39:05)
Power Rankings: Unsung / Unexpected Heroes (53:00)

Guessing Adam's List (1:28:00)

Trivia: AFI Lists (1:34:15)
Quote of the Day (1:44:30)

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