Best Christopher Nichols Podcasts (2025)

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Late Night With A Devil 55:15

3M ago55:15

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Adult Beverage Film Podcast: "Late Night with the Devil" – When Talk Shows Go to Hell Step aside, Johnny Carson—this late-night talk show isn't just entertaining, it's downright possessed! In our latest episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we dive headfirst into Late Night with the Devil, a devilishly fun and spine-chilling horror film that …

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Episode 146 - Shane (1953) & Logan (2017) 2:52:33

8M ago2:52:33

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James Mangold loves westerns - in fact, his own remake of 3:10 to Yuma is arguably even better than the original. So when decided to take on his first franchise superhero movie, he knew exactly what film to use as a guide! Tonight MG compares his X-men saga Logan with the classic that brought him inspiration: Geoge Stevens' foundational western, Sh…

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Episode 145 - Mean Streets (1973) & The Public Enemy (1931) 2:47:37

8M ago2:47:37

2:47:37

With Goodfellas, Casino, Killers of the Flower Moon, and many more, Martin Scorsese has changed the course of the crime genre multiple times - and with each reinvention, has inspired a new generation of filmmakers. But what are the crime movies that inspired him? Tonight we compare his breakout hit - Mean Streets - to one of his all-time favorites:…

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Episode 144 - Winter Kills (1979) & Cutter’s Way (1981) 2:38:40

9M ago2:38:40

2:38:40

The Big Lebowski and True Grit have cemented Jeff Bridges' position as one of the greatest character actors in the history of film. But early in his career, he took some wild swings as he tried to figure out what kind of roles fit him best! Tonight we look at two of his strangest, most interesting choices - a pair of imperfect but intense thrillers…

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Poor Things (Yorgos Lanthimos) 1:14:40

9M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Get ready to dive into the wonderfully weird world of Poor Things, the film that takes "mad scientist" to a whole new level! Join your favorite Adult Beverage Film Podcast hosts—Kent, Laura, Patrick, and Squeeker—as they sip, swirl, and dissect this quirky cinematic cocktail. Imagine Frankenstein meets The Office, with a dash of steampunk flair and…

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Episode 143 - Civil War (2024) 2:22:03

9M ago2:22:03

2:22:03

Alex Garland has always been on the forefront of sci-fi - exploring the future of technology in Devs, reinventing the zombie genre with 28 Days Later, questioning our basic identity Annihilation, and debating the nature of consciousness in the MG favorite Ex Machina. But his latest might be his most relevant and upsetting work yet - and certainly h…

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The Descent (Neil Marshall) 1:23:20

9M ago1:23:20

1:23:20

Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where we dive into movies like it's the last drop in the bottle! Join your hosts, Kent Smith, Laura Truman, Patrick Keenan, and our resident cave-dweller expert, Carlisle "Squeaker" Hamrick, as we squeeze through the tight spaces of the spine-chilling horror classic, The Descent. We'll share laughs, screa…

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Episode 142 - Raging Bull (1980) & The Iron Claw (2023) 2:58:08

10M ago2:58:08

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Whether it's wrestling or boxing, nothing conveys the brutality of the ring like film does - from Rod Serling's Requiem for a Heavyweight to Darren Aaronofsky's The Wrestler. But few have ever made it more terrifyingly tactile than Scorsese did with Raging Bull - and even fewer have made it more emotional than Sean Durkin's The Iron Claw! So join M…

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Barbie (Greta Gerwig) 1:11:07

10M ago1:11:07

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Step into the vibrant and fantastical world of 'Barbie,' where our iconic doll takes on her most dazzling adventure yet! In this live-action spectacle, Barbie leaves her perfect plastic life in Barbie Land to discover what it means to be truly human. With a splash of humor, a dash of nostalgia, and a twist of modern flair, this film delivers a play…

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Episode 141 - The Player (1992) & Hail Caesar (2016) 2:34:04

11M ago2:34:04

2:34:04

The list of Hollywood movies that roast Hollywood excess is a long one, with bona fide classics like Sunset Boulevard at the top of many critics all-time lists, and scrappy indies like The Big Picture throwing tomatoes from the cheap seats. But for our money, you'd be hard-pressed to find a one-two punch better than tonight's double feature: the Co…

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Episode 140 - Going Places (1974) & Eureka (1983) 2:32:48

1y ago2:32:48

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It's Chris' and Daniel's birthdays, so get ready to clutch some pearls! Tonight we have a hand-picked double feature that's both obscure and offensive! First up, if you thought Get Out Your Handkerchiefs was going to get us canceled, wait till you see Gérard Depardieu in Going Places! After that - if you're still watching - get set for the inapprop…

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Episode 139 - Swiss Army Man (2016) & Poor Things (2023) 3:02:23

1y ago3:02:23

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Prior to Everything Everywhere All at Once, the Oscars tended toward stately, serious picks. But now we see stranger and more daring fare creeping in - so tonight MG looks at how the Daniels' started clearing this path with their beautifully low-budget epic Swiss Army Man; and look at where it's led us - Emma Stone's Oscar win for her role as the w…

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Episode 138 - Raising Arizona (1987) 2:38:14

1y ago2:38:14

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By now, we're used to the Coen Brothers' penchant for goofy comedy, from the musical massacre in Buster Scruggs to the suggestive Navy dance number in Hail Caesar. But Blood Simple, their debut film, had been a grim, Sundance-friendly noir - so in 1987, no one suspected their sophomore effort would turn out to be a slapstick classic! Join MG as we …

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Episode 137 - Westworld (1973) & Ex Machina (2014) 2:50:09

1y ago2:50:09

2:50:09

AI's surprising growth has many people feeling nervous about the future - so tonight MG takes a look at two of the best in a long line of cautionary tales about renegade robots! First up, Alex Garland's Ex Machina, about a very strange and dangerous Turing test - followed by the groundbreaking original version of Westworld from Michael Chricton, th…

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Episode 136 - Saltburn (2023) 2:38:03

1y ago2:38:03

2:38:03

From Pasolini to Mel Brooks, there's little that we at MG love more than films that offend the tender sensibilities of mainstream culture. And rarely has mainstream culture been more in need of offense than today - so tonight MG takes on a movie that has Twitter clutching its pearls: Emerald Fennell's Saltburn!…

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Episode 135 - Godzilla Minus One (2023) 2:50:31

1+ y ago2:50:31

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Beginning with 1954's Gojira, Toho Studios' Godzilla series went on to become one of the most beloved franchises in movie history - and over the decades, it's been many things: sometimes political, sometimes silly, sometimes scary. But with Godzilla Minus One we can now add...profoundly emotional? Join us as MG crowns the new King of the King of Mo…

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Episode 134 - The Killer (2023) & Le Samouraï (1967) 2:42:28

1+ y ago2:42:28

2:42:28

David Fincher has long been on the cutting edge of the killer/thriller genre, reinventing it many times over his career with classics like Se7en, Zodiac, Mindhunter, and Gone Girl. But with his latest Netflix-backed effort, he both cuts new ground - and, in a weird way, gets back to basics: join us as we look at The Killer, and its classic inspirat…

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Episode 133 - Her (2013) & Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) 2:34:36

1+ y ago2:34:36

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AI rising up and conquering humanity has been the subject of hundreds of films from Westworld to The Terminator - but tonight we feature a couple of films that suggest reality will be more insidious than that! Join us for the little-known 70s time-capsule Colossus: The Forbin Project, followed by Spike Jonze’s chatbot-gone-rogue love story, Her!…

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Episode 132 - Klute (1971) & The Parallax View (1974) 2:06:30

1+ y ago2:06:30

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With the betrayal of Watergate and the release of the Pentagon Papers, America in the 1970's was a haunted, disillusioned society, and much of that stress can be seen in the films of the period. But MG argues that, even in a decade that brought us Apocalypse Now and Three Days of the Condor, no director was more plugged into this paranoid zeitgeist…

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Episode 131 - True Grit (2010) & The Searchers (1956) 2:53:45

1+ y ago2:53:45

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For decades, John Wayne's westerns created a vast mythology of America's early days that papered over historical truth in favor of heroic white male ego-fantasies. But towards the end of his career, two films stand out wherein he questions these narratives and his role in them - join us as we take a look at his masterpiece The Searchers, as well th…

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Episode 130 - Monsters (2010) & Another Earth (2011) 3:22:07

1+ y ago3:22:07

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Disney spent 350 million making the pretty-fun Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and 288 million making the downright awful Black Widow. But even though the combined budget of tonight's double feature wouldn't have covered craft service for those movies, each packed to the brim with incredible concepts and beautiful images. Join us as we talk …

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Episode 129 - The Exorcist (1973) & The Exorcist III (1990) 3:03:05

1+ y ago3:03:05

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Happy Halloween from MG! Tonight, pour yourself a nice pumpkin spice martini and cozy up to our Exorcist double bill! First up is William Friedkin's 1973 masterful original, featuring a decade-best performance from Ellen Burstyn as a possessed kid's beleaguered mom - then we follow it up with the film's second (and darkly comedic) sequel, Exorcist …

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Episode 128 - Donnie Darko (2001) & Enemy (2013) 2:28:14

1+ y ago2:28:14

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Jake Gyllenhaal has had an incredible career, working with a wide range of directors from Ambulance's Michael Bay, to Okja's Bong Joon Ho, to Zodiac's David Fincher. But two filmmakers in particular saw him as more than a great actor - they saw him as a muse, and built movies around his unique voice. Join us tonight as MG takes on Richard Kelly's i…

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Oppenheimer (Christopher Nolan) 1:18:30

1+ y ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Grab your popcorn and your plutonium, folks, because on today's episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we're diving into a cinematic masterpiece that's sure to split your sides while splitting atoms! Join us as we explore Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bender, "Oppenheimer," where the famed physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer trades equations for…

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Episode 127 - The Graduate (1967) & Frances Ha (2012) 3:24:29

1+ y ago3:24:29

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Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have teamed up on a number of 'learning-to-be-real' stories - and their collaboration went global this year with the year's undisputed megahit, Barbie. But MG argues that while it might not be in the billion-dollar club, their actual best team-up sits comfortably beside a defining classic of the genre: join us tonight…

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Episode 126 - The Last Picture Show (1971) & Paper Moon (1973) 2:52:34

1+ y ago2:52:34

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Every now and then, a film critic puts their money where their mouth is and makes a movie for themselves - and sometimes they even prove to be true masters of the craft: Paul Schrader and Francois Truffaut, for example. But MG argues that one of the most impressive debuts of all time is someone who is now a bit forgotten - film historian and Orson …

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Episode 125 - Barbenheimer (2023) 3:07:57

1+ y ago3:07:57

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Have Margot Robbie and a dead theoretical physicist saved theaters from Covid? Are we recovered from the filmic scurvy of watching nothing but Netflix dating competitions for two years? It’s been a long time since we at Martini Giant have seen a packed house for would be blockbusters like these, so it looks like this brilliant bit of counterprogram…

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Episode 124 - Singin' in the Rain (1952) & Babylon (2022) 3:20:29

2y ago3:20:29

3:20:29

Barbie's Margot Robbie leads Damien Chazelle's three-hour epic Babylon, with a screenplay inspired by Gene Kelly's bona fide masterpiece Singin' in the Rain - and before its release, the studio thought they had the Oscars all locked up! But theatergoers felt very differently - alternately offended and bored by the endless over-the-top antics of the…

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Episode 123 - Air (2023) & Blackberry (2023) 3:03:28

2y ago3:03:28

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Starting with David Fincher's The Social Network, corporate mythologizing has become a major genre, with more and more entries every year - from Danny Boyle's Jobs, to Apple's Tetris, to Hulu's Flamin' Hot movie - based on the creation of spicy Cheetos no less. Have we slipped a peg culturally, since the days of Ghandi and Ali? Or will tonight's do…

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Dazed and Confused (Richard Linklater) 1:25:46

2y ago1:25:46

1:25:46

Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast with special guest, Jack Solomon. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the groovy world of "Dazed and Confused." Set in the rebellious 1970s, the film follows a group of high school students on the last day of school, grappling with the promise of summer and all the adventures it holds. Join our host, f…

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Episode 122 - Amélie (2001) & The Brand New Testament (2015) 3:06:13

2y ago3:06:13

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MG is excited to welcome Lily Nichols back to the show with a double feature of surrealist strangeness! First up we look at a fascinating Belgian comedy called The Brand New Testament, in which God's daughter comes to Earth to fix everything he did wrong - then we take on Jean-Pierre Jeunet's landmark romantic masterpiece Amélie, who's brilliant vi…

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The Birdcage (Mike Nichols) 56:10

2y ago56:10

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"The Birdcage" is a comedic gem that brings together the legendary talents of Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, and Gene Hackman. This uproarious film takes us to the sun-soaked paradise of South Beach, Miami, where Armand Goldman (played by Robin Williams), a flamboyant drag club owner, and his partner Albert (portrayed by Nathan Lane), a dazzling perf…

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Episode 121 - Bullitt (1968) & Smokey and the Bandit (1977) 3:03:52

2y ago3:03:52

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Burt Reynolds and Steve McQueen are two of the most successful leading men in movie history, yet they appealed to wildly different audiences: McQueen was the master of detached cool in road romances like The Getaway or the experimental Thomas Crown Affair, whereas Reynolds exuded easy, relatable charm in everything from Gator to Hooper. But their b…

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Love, Simon (Greg Berlanti) 47:03

2y ago47:03

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With its authentic portrayal of high school life, "Love, Simon" gracefully navigates the complex dynamics of friendship, family, and the intricate dance of relationships. The film effortlessly captures the rollercoaster of emotions experienced during the teenage years, reminding us of the transformative power of young love and the lasting impact it…

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Episode 120: Clint Eastwood Celebration 3:18:28

2y ago3:18:28

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Clint Eastwood has directed over 40 feature films, and is now working on what he says will be his last movie, called Juror No. 2 with Nicholas Holt and Toni Collette. So to celebrate, Erick, Chris, and Daniel have chosen three films apiece to serve to celebrate his towering and incredibly varied career. There are, of course, a couple of classics - …

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Guardians of the Galaxy (James Gunn) 1:14:40

2y ago1:14:40

1:14:40

As the mastermind behind this beloved space-faring franchise, Gunn tantalized us with a glimpse into the captivating narrative that awaits us in the third installment. Brace yourselves for a cosmic adventure like no other as the misfit heroes of the Guardians of the Galaxy face their most formidable challenge yet. In "Guardians of the Galaxy 3," Gu…

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Episode 119: Five Easy Pieces (1970) & The Last Details (1973) 3:00:00

2y ago3:00:00

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These days, Jack Nicholson seems to have settled happily into the role of world's-most-casually-dressed-Lakers-fan, but in the 1970's he was arguably the greatest new actor since Brando. Even before he perfected his explosive rage act for Kubrick's The Shining, he had come to symbolize America's collective frustration, betrayal, and anger at the co…

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Renfield (Chris McKay) 1:18:30

2y ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to sink your fangs into a hilariously intoxicating episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast! Tonight, we bring you a special guest who's as wild and unpredictable as a vampire on a caffeine rush. Joining us is none other than the one and only Jonathan Bedford, here to chat about the fang-tastically hilarious film, …

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Episode 118: Tar & 32 Short Films About Glenn Gould 2:51:40

2y ago2:51:40

2:51:40

Everything Everywhere All at Once won Best Picture in part because it was a rebuke of Oscar-bait pretension with its non-western story, diverse cast, and fun unpretentious style - whereas in the leadup to the awards, many avoided the frontrunner, Todd Fields' Tar, because it appeared to be old-school Oscar: a ponderous, self-serious reinforcement o…

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Episode 117: The Big Lebowski & L.A. Story 3:06:20

2y ago3:06:20

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When the Coen Brothers’ comic-noir masterpiece The Big Lebowski hit theaters in 1997, it fizzled with both critics and audiences - but it has since cemented its position in the pantheon of classic sendups of Los Angeles culture to the point that nearly everyone these days knows "the Dude abides." But Gen-Xers will remember that, for the longest tim…

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Nobody (Ilya Naishuller) 1:04:02

2y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where we explore the world of cinema through the lens of adult beverages. Join us as we dive into the latest films, old classics, and everything in between, while sipping on a glass of our favorite adult beverage. In our latest episode, we are thrilled to discuss the action-packed thriller, "Nobody," star…

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Episode 116: Annie Hall & The Worst Person in the World 3:13:36

2y ago3:13:36

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Woody Allen's and Diane Keaton's Oscar-winning masterpiece Annie Hall was a major hit in 1977, and laid out the blueprint that rom-coms and relationship comedies have been following ever since, as its self-aware, realistic dialogue, hilarious cast of supporting characters, and postmodern structure have become a sort of international standard. So fo…

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Episode 115: Avatar: The Way of Water & Fantastic Planet 3:42:49

2y ago3:42:49

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James Cameron's Avatar films own two of the top slots in box office history (alongside Thron's cherished Titanic), and The Way of Water's success has Disney on track to deliver three more trips to the ever-more-stunning world of Pandora. But tonight MG pairs it with another blue alien film you may not have heard of - and one, we speculate, that mig…

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Episode 114: Top Gun: Maverick & Top Secret! 3:03:57

2y ago3:03:57

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Steven Spielberg told Tom Cruise that he saved Hollywood with his and Joe Kosinski's magnificent sequel to 1986's Top Gun, and it's true that it both revitalized post-pandemic theatergoing - but it also served to remind us of that 80's feeling of much fun movies and movie stars could be, and served as a sort of swan song for one of that decade's un…

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Episode 113: Everything Everywhere All at Once & Bullet Train 2:49:55

2y ago2:49:55

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Marvel and DC continue to dominate global box office, but with Michelle Yeoh's Oscar-Nominated indie darling Everything Everywhere All at Once and Brad Pitt's long-legged, star-powered Bullet Train, MG believes we might be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! These non-franchise hits suggest that audiences are finally craving more than just s…

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The Banshees of Inisherin (Martin McDonagh) 50:35

2y ago50:35

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In the latest episode of Adult Beverage Film Podcast, the hosts delve into the emotionally charged Irish drama, The Banshee of Inisherin. The movie is set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland and follows the story of Pádraic, whose lifelong friendship with his buddy Colm comes to a sudden end. Listeners can expect a thorough review of the fi…

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Episode 112: Auntie Mame 2:39:04

2y ago2:39:04

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Auntie Mame was a big hit for both star Rosalind Russell and Warner Brothers in 1958, winning best picture at the Golden Globes and getting nominated for six Oscars - in fact, the character's signature line "life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death!" was one of the most-quoted for decades...but for some reason, this winning co…

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Episode 111: Tootsie 2:46:25

2+ y ago2:46:25

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Cross-dressing comedies were a Hollywood staple for countless decades, from Some Like it Hot to Mrs. Doubtfire - and many, for obvious reasons, have become pretty cringeworthy watches in modern times. But MG argues that Sydney Pollack's classic 1982 comedy Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman as Dorothy Micheals - while still 80's-dated in many ways - …

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The Menu (Mark Mylod) 1:03:26

2+ y ago1:03:26

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Enter a world where the culinary arts have taken on a life of their own. A place where the desire for a perfect plate has pushed the boundaries of science, magic, and even morality. Welcome to the world of "The Menu", a tantalizing tale of adventure and ambition where a young chef must navigate a cutthroat culinary competition and uncover the dark …

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Episode 110: The King of Comedy 2:50:01

2+ y ago2:50:01

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Few actor-director partnerships are as enduring or iconic as the one that Robert DeNiro and Martin Scorsese have enjoyed, from the visceral 70's masterpieces Mean Streets and Taxi Driver, to iconic biopic Raging Bull, to the genre-defining criminal histories of Goodfellas and Casino - and with each outing, the pair has set new standards in characte…

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