Best Cinephiles Digest Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 167: The Phoenician Scheme 1:23:53

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19d ago1:23:53

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You know the drill at this point. You can clearly read the name of the episode you just hit play on. You know we’re gonna review the new Wes Anderson film, “The Phoenician Scheme”. However, what you DON’T know is that we’re starting a new monthly draft segment, and this is the inaugural edition! You’ll have to listen to find out more about the rule…

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Episode 166: Bring Her Back 2:09:16

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Those crazy Aussie brothers are back with their follow-up to the 2022 smash horror film “Talk To Me”. Join us for an in-depth discussion of Danny and Michael Philippou’s “Bring Her Back”, including a meaty spoiler section (check the show notes to avoid spoilers). As always we spend the last section of the show catching you up on the other stuff we’…

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Episode 165: Friendship 1:57:13

1M ago1:57:13

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Not only is Paris back for this episode, but we also have a special guest! Befitting for the featured film we’re reviewing, “Friendship”, we’ve brought on our friend Kyle from Suds and Cinema to do a collaboration episode! This new A24 comedy isn’t for everyone…is it for us? Check out the in-depth discussion, as well as a short-ish but sweet roundt…

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Episode 164: Hurry Up Tomorrow 1:50:26

1M ago1:50:26

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We’re down a Paris this episode, so it’s up to the dynamic duo of Matt and Travis to hold down the fort once again and review the film that everyone is talking about. You’ve seen the trailers, you’ve seen the memes and tiktoks, and you’ve seen the Weeknd’s big ass teeth, but what about the movie itself? Is “Hurry Up Tomorrow” as ass as everyone is …

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Episode 163: The Surfer 2:02:04

2M ago2:02:04

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We’ve got the full crew here, we’ve got a new Nic Cage movie, and we’ve got thoughts. The perfect ingredients for a killer discussion of “The Surfer”. Does the movie sink, or swim? Make sure you hang around for the second half of the episode to find out Matt’s nephew’s current top 3 movies of all time.0:00 – Introductions19:26 – “The Surfer” Spoile…

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Episode 162: Havoc 1:24:27

2M ago1:24:27

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Lookie here, it’s the shortest episode we’ve had in a very long time! Now, is that indicative of the quality of the movie in our featured review, “Havoc”? Who knows, you’ll have to listen to find out. Oh and Paris is back for this one after an absence last time, in case that’s your thing. Any Paris stans who checked out of the last episode, welcome…

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Episode 161: Sinners 2:24:34

2M ago2:24:34

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Paris is out of town this week, so we called in a heavy hitter. This episode is a collaboration with fellow film podcast Cinema Speak! Matt and Travis join forces with Brad to discuss the new film from Ryan Coogler, “Sinners”. Long review, lots of thoughts, it’s huge. Get into it.0:00 – Introductions31:06 – “Sinners” Spoiler-Free Review1:19:11 - “S…

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Episode 160: Best Films of the Century So Far Bracket 2:18:40

2M ago2:18:40

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After a brief vacation/hiatus, we’re back with the payoff episode! The draft from episode 159 culminates in a best films of the century bracket, where there can only be one winner. What film will it be?0:00 – Introductions22:37 – Best Films of the Century So Far BracketOriginal Music provided by Kurt Moren https://ofsilent.life/…

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Episode 159: Black Bag and Best Films of the Century So Far Draft 2:20:00

3M ago2:20:00

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The maestro of mid is back again for the second time already this year! Join us for a discussion of Steven’s Soderbergh’s new marital spy thriller “Black Bag”, followed by one of our fan favorite drafts. This time out, to celebrate March Madness we’re drafting the top 16 movies of the century so far, which will culminate next episode with a bracket…

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Episode 158: Mickey 17 2:21:59

3M ago2:21:59

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Listen, when you’ve written like 200 of these episode intros, it can get a little stale. And today, I don’t wanna! Check out our review of “Mickey 17”. Listen to what we’ve been watching. You know the drill. Now fuck off.0:00 – Introductions25:29 – “Mickey 17” Spoiler-Free Review1:16:43 – What We’ve Been WatchingOriginal Music provided by Kurt More…

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Episode 157: The Monkey and Oscars 2025 2:14:35

4M ago2:14:35

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Episode 156: Companion 2:11:59

4M ago2:11:59

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After back-to-back unexcused absences, delinquent Paris returns to the show for a spirited review of “Companion”. We all came at this one from different perspectives, which made for what we hope you find to be a very entertaining and informative review of the film. As always, stick around to the end to get caught up on everything else we’ve been wa…

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Episode 155: Top 10 Rom Coms Draft 1:28:14

5M ago1:28:14

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Stupid hockey fans plugged up Paris’s internet, so unfortunately for the second episode in a row we are without her. We had to scrap our original review plans due to a winter storm that rolled through, so instead you get to hear two cis white guys definitively rank the top 10 romantic comedies of all time! With Valentine’s Day right around the corn…

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Episode 154: Presence 2:05:07

5M ago2:05:07

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As part of her generous employment package with Cinephile’s Digest, Paris used one of her sick days and unfortunately was not able to make this recording, so it’s just the OGs Matt and Travis holding down the fort for a review of Steven (Stephen? Steefan?) Soderbergh’s latest project, “Presence”. Does this ghost flick give us the heebie jeebies or …

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Episode 153: Best of 2024 3:30:15

6M ago3:30:15

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We have arrived! The time has come for our very favorite episode each year, and that’s our annual best of the year blowout episode. Join us for a roundtable discussion as we run through Paris, Travis and Matt’s personal rankings of the top 10 films of the year, followed by our awards ceremony where we hand out some superlatives. Thanks for being wi…

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Episode 152: Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown 2:42:42

6M ago2:42:42

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You’ve heard of Barbenheimer, but get ready for A Complete Unknosferatu! We’re starting off 2025 strong with a double feature of the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown”, and the new film from Digest fav Bob Egghead, “Nosferatu”. Cram jam is also in full swing, so stick around to get caught up on some other 2024 films we’ve been force feeding in p…

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Episode 151: Queer and Maria 2:14:13

6M ago2:14:13

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Happy Holidays to everyone listening! We’re back with our last episode of 2024, and it’s a doozy. Join us for not one but TWO featured reviews to end the year. First up is the new film from Pablo Lorrain, “Maria” starring Angelina Jolie, as well as Luca Guadagnino’s second feature film of the year, “Queer” starring Daniel Craig. Lots to discuss, to…

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Episode 150: The Order 1:53:28

7M ago1:53:28

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Our 150th episode! Can you believe we made it? To celebrate the occasion we’ve got a lengthy review of “The Order”, the new film from director Justin Kurzel. Also, get used to that intro/outro music, because friend of the show Kurt has composed an official theme song for us! Whether this is the first episode you’ve ever listened to or you haven’t m…

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Episode 149: Gladiator II 1:50:57

7M ago1:50:57

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Are you not entertained?! If you weren’t before, you will be after listening to this banger. The gang gets together to discuss the latest lega-sequel to hit the cineplex, “Gladiator II”. How does it stack up against the iconic original? Lots of stuff in what we’ve been watching as well, you don’t wanna miss it. Enjoy.0:00 – Introductions18:38 – “Gl…

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Episode 148: Anora 1:50:13

7M ago1:50:13

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The gang is back, baby! We’re all together again to discuss the new film from Sean Baker, “Anora”. Winner of this year’s Palme d’Or, the highest prize given at the annual Cannes Film Festival, the three of us weigh in to decide if this one is worthy of that prestigious award. Full disclosure, we do lose Travis to a power outage at the start of the …

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Episode 147: My Old Ass 1:24:52

8M ago1:24:52

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It’s just Matt and Travis on the show this week, holding down the fort and keeping that content train chuggin’ along. The featured review this time out is the new film from Megan Park, “My Old Ass”. We missed this one in theaters a couple months back but it just hit streaming on Prime, so we’re circling back to check it out! Hope you enjoy our conv…

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Episode 146: Top 10 Slashers Draft 2:30:38

8M ago2:30:38

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Happy Halloween! Had to bring back the DIE!gest theme for this episode. Forever grateful to friend of the show Kurt for the tune. Yes, we know, longest intro ever. Hope you like arguments about emo and whether Detroit is the midwest or not. But the real meat of the episode is our Top 10 Slashers Draft! That’s right, you know and love our drafts, so…

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Episode 144: Will & Harper 1:33:02

8M ago1:33:02

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This episode is going up pretty late due to a technical snafu with our podcast host, so apologize for the delay in getting it to you! Enjoy this review of the new Netflix documentary “Will & Harper” and stay to the end to get caught up on what else we’ve been watching since the last episode.0:00 – Introductions16:10 – “Will & Harper” Review1:02:33 …

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Episode 145: Megalopolis and Joker: Folie à Deux 2:14:41

8M ago2:14:41

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The wait is finally over. We know the listeners have been waiting with bated breath to hear our thoughts about these two movies. First up is the controversial “Megalopolis” followed by “Joker: Folie à Deux”. You might be surprised to find out where we land. Or maybe you won’t be. BUT, we guarantee you’ll at least enjoy the journey. Dig in!0:00 – In…

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Episode 143: The Substance 2:36:16

9M ago2:36:16

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The new film from French director and screenwriter Coralie Fargeat is the talk of the town right now, so we knew we had to weigh in. There’s a reason why this review is one of the longest we’ve ever done on the show. We’re talking of course about “The Substance”. This one for sure is best experienced yourself, so be sure to check the show notes if …

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Episode 142: Rebel Ridge 1:55:09

10M ago1:55:09

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Jeremy Saulnier is back with a new straight to Netflix action thriller, “Rebel Ridge”. Is it your standard action cop slop, or something more elevated and provocative? Tune in to find out. As always, thanks for listening!0:00 – Introductions19:32 – “Rebel Ridge” Review1:12:38 – What We’ve Been WatchingMusicIntro: Trippin - SlumpedOutro: Haunted By …

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Episode 141: Trap and Cuckoo 2:13:52

11M ago2:13:52

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Hey what do you know, we’ve got another two’fer for you! The featured reviews on the show this week are “Trap”, the new film from M. Knight Shyamalan as well as the latest buzzy horror flick of the summer, “Cuckoo”. Wiiiiiiiiide range of opinions on these bad boys, so dive in and we hope you enjoy.0:00 – Introductions15:15 – “Trap” Spoiler-Free Rev…

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Episode 140: Twisters 1:42:24

11M ago1:42:24

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They made a sequel to “Twister” and it’s called “Twisters”. We talk about it for quite awhile. There you go, what more do you need to know. Have fun.0:00 – Introductions14:51 – “Twisters” Spoiler-Free Review1:05:43 - “Twisters” Review Continued1:31:09 – What We’ve Been WatchingMusicIntro: I’m Against the Government - Defiance, OhioOutro: In A Dream…

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Episode 139: Longlegs 2:10:23

12M ago2:10:23

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The film world is buzzing with thoughts and feelings about the latest hype horror movie, and we’re here to chime in on the conversation. The movie we’re talking about of course is “Longlegs”, and we’ve got some feelings of our own. Hope you dig this extra long and in-depth review. Check ya later.0:00 – Introductions19:02 – “Longlegs” Spoiler-Free R…

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Episode 138: MaXXXine 2:04:43

12M ago2:04:43

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The listeners have been clamoring for this (they haven’t), and we finally delivered (debatable). The conclusion (?) to Ti West’s horror trilogy has arrived, so we’re here to review “MaXXXine”. How does it stack up against the preceding films? Do we want more of them? Check out the episode to find out. Okay bye.0:00 – Introduction19:22 – “MaXXXine” …

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Episode 137: The Bikeriders 1:56:30

12M ago1:56:30

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Jeff Nichols is back after an almost eight year feature film hiatus with “The Bikeriders”. For this momentous occasion, we welcome first-time guest Corbin to the show to review the movie with us! Nichols has been a favorite for us over the years, so how does this new one stack up? Get it while it’s hot.0:00 – Introductions/State of Emergency22:44 –…

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Episode 136: Hit Man and I Saw the TV Glow 2:30:14

1y ago2:30:14

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Two absolute BANGER reviews on the show this week, including one of the longest reviews we’ve had in the history of the show. Join us for a discussion of Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man” as well as Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow”. Really proud of this one, hope you enjoy it as well. Cheers.0:00 – Introductions17:43 – “Hit Man” Review40:00 - “I S…

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Episode 135: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 2:25:11

1y ago2:25:11

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The whole gang is back together for a review of George Miller’s latest wasteland epic, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”. And boy, things get pretty heated on several occasions. This was a fun one to record, and hopefully just as fun for you listeners. Dig into the long ass review, but be sure to stick around for the last hour or so to get caught up on som…

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Episode 134: Challengers 1:40:17

1y ago1:40:17

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Matt and Travis hold down the fort this week while Paris is out, but fret not! This is a super fun conversation about the latest film from Luca Guadagnino, “Challengers”. Long-time listeners will know we’re pretty big fans of Luca, so how does this one stack with the rest of his filmography? And as always, stick around to hear about a handful of ot…

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Episde 133: Civil War 2:13:41

1y ago2:13:41

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You know what they say. War is hell. But this podcast isn’t! Well, we don’t think so anyway. But if you’re a miserable little twat who spends his free time posting nonsensical reviews of movie podcasts on the Apple Podcasts app, you might think it’s hell. But even then…chill dawg, it’s not that serious. This is fun! We’re here to have a good time! …

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Episode 132: Schindler's List 2:15:20

1+ y ago2:15:20

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First of all, if you’re confused why we’re reviewing Schindler’s List, go back and listen to the last episode you jabroni. Okay, all caught up now? Travis won our Oscars wager, and as reward he got to choose a past Best Picture winner for us to watch and discuss. Travis being the happy go lucky guy he is, he went with the 1993 Steven (Stephen? No, …

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Episode 131: Lisa Frankenstein 2:10:59

1+ y ago2:10:59

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Did you know there is a new Diablo Cody movie out? We didn’t either! But we watched it. Helmed by first-time director Zelda Williams, tune in to hear our detailed thoughts on “Lisa Frankenstein”, and find out what else we’ve been watching since the last episode. We also go through all the Oscar nominations and individually pick who we think will wi…

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Episode 130: The Zone of Interest 2:14:11

1+ y ago2:14:11

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Jonathan Glazer returns from a decade-long hiatus with his first feature-length film since “Under the Skin”. Hot off the heels of several Academy Award nominations and a wider theatrical release, we’re reviewing “The Zone of Interest”. Now, we know from the title that the ZONE is interesting, but is the movie? Peep the review for our thoughts, and …

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Episode 129: Best of 2023 4:37:29

1+ y ago4:37:29

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Join Matt, Travis and Paris for a roundtable discussion as we run through our individual top 10 movies of the year. I know, I know, you’re probably thinking, “GodDAMN this is a long episode.” And you’re right, but this is prem-o content. We don’t even charge for this shit! Big year, big episode, get over it. Anyway, be sure to stick around to the e…

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Episode 128: Poor Things and Maestro 2:34:40

1+ y ago2:34:40

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HUGE episode everyone. We’ve got the new films from YorGOAT and Bradley Pooper, “Poor Things” and “Maestro”, respectively. Couple of beefy in-depth featured reviews, followed by a beefy what we’ve been watching section in the lead up to our best of 2023 episode coming soon. Also if you’re reading this, hi! Send an us an email at cinephilesdigest@gm…

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Episode 127: May December 2:20:59

1+ y ago2:20:59

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Todd Hayne’s has a new movie out now on Netflix called “May December”, and we talk about it. Like, a lot. We also talk about getting ghosted, Alt J, cram jam, and much much more. Enjoy.0:00 – Introductions23:04 – “May December” Spoiler-Free Review1:00:55 – “May December” Review Continued1:28:04 – What We’ve Been WatchingMusicIntro: Cordelia - Clear…

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Episode 126: Saltburn 2:36:37

1+ y ago2:36:37

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Paris is out this week, so Matt and Travis hold down the fort and dig into Emerald Fennell’s sophomore feature, “Saltburn”. This movie has caused quite a stir and the audience reception has been very polarizing. What do you think happened after we licked the salt? Did it go down easy, or do we barf? Let’s just say…both. Enjoy.0:00 – Introductions10…

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Episode 125: The Killer 2:39:04

1+ y ago2:39:04

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David Fincher has a new movie. It’s called “The Killer”. We review it. And talk about other movies. Lots of other movies. Alright, bye.0:00 – Introductions17:05 – “The Killer” Spoiler-Free Review52:50 – “The Killer” Review Continued1:08:28 – What We’ve Been WatchingMusicIntro: Asleep - The SmithsOutro: How I Could Just Kill A Man - Cypress Hill…

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Episode 124: Killers of the Flower Moon (collaboration w/Suds and Cinema) 2:30:31

1+ y ago2:30:31

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For a movie as huge as “Killers of the Flower Moon”, we had to do something special. So when the opportunity to collaborate with our buds Kyle and Jacob over at Suds and Cinema presented itself, we jumped on the opportunity. Please enjoy our extended discussion of Martin Scorsese’s latest historical epic, and stick around for the last hour to hear …

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Episode 123: Dumb Money and No One Will Save You 2:16:54

1+ y ago2:16:54

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The big 123! To celebrate the occasion, we’ve got a huge episode for you. Well…not really, it’s a pretty normal episode. But a fun one! And there’s two featured reviews! First up is “Dumb Money”, the new film from notable director Craig Gillespie. That is followed up with a discussion of the new Hulu Original alien horror flick, “No One Will Save Y…

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Episode 122: DFL Top 10 A24 Films 2:19:40

2y ago2:19:40

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Just in time for the start of the NFL season, the DFL is back! For the unfamiliar, the Digest Film League is our recurring feature wherein we collaboratively create a Top 10 list using a predetermined draft order. You’ll hear specifics in the episode, but for this installment we drafted the Top 10 A24 films. Get into it.0:00 – Introductions13:28 – …

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DIE!gest Episode 37: My Bloody Valentine and Madman 1:16:03

2y ago1:16:03

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The Summer of Slashers has begun! For the next several episodes all of our double features will be slasher flicks that none of the three of us have seen. First up, we’re talking about two slashers both released in 1981, the original “My Bloody Valentine” as well as the lesser known “Madman”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the next tw…

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Episode 121: Barbie and Oppenheimer 2:53:36

2y ago2:53:36

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Rejoice! Barbenheimer has arrived to save cinema! We’ve been excited about this one, and the wait is finally over. Hope you enjoy our discussions about Geta Graywig’s new film “Barbie” and the new Nolan joint “Oppenheimer”. We sure did. Oh also, it’s discussed in the intro but I’ll leave it here too, both reviews contain SPOILERS!!! Listen at your …

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Episode 120: Asteroid City and No Hard Feelings 1:28:58

2y ago1:28:58

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Sorry for the long delay, but we’re back! We’ve got a double whammy of featured reviews this episode with “Asteroid City”, the latest from Wes Anderson, as well as the new R-rated comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence, “No Hard Feelings”. As always, stick around after the reviews to hear about what else we’ve been watching. Cheers!0:00 – Introductions1…

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Episode 119: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 1:55:50

2y ago1:55:50

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Cum inside the Cream-Verse with us as we dive deep into “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” for our featured review. We also had a decent amount of catch-up to do with other releases we’ve seen recently, so stick around in the second half for that.0:00 – Introductions16:07 – “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” Spoiler-Free Review51:34 – “Spider…