Best TC Mulhern Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 8 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Part 3 1:09:45

1d ago1:09:45

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This week, we move on to Part 3 of the final film of the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien’s novels into accessible blockbusters that don’t sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), dire…

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Episode 8 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Part 2 52:55

8d ago52:55

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This week, we move on to Part 2 of the final film of the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien’s novels into accessible blockbusters that don’t sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), dire…

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Episode 8 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 56:29

15d ago56:29

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This week, we finish the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien’s novels into accessible blockbusters that don’t sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), directed by Peter Jackson.…

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Episode 15 - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Part 3 45:49

22d ago45:49

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This week, we finish with the second film in the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien’s novels into accessible blockbusters that don’t sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), directed by Peter Ja…

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Episode 15 - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Part 2 1:14:37

28d ago1:14:37

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This week, we continue with the second film in the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien’s novels into accessible blockbusters that don’t sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), directed by Peter …

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Episode 15 - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Part 1 54:57

1M ago54:57

54:57

This week, we move into the second film in the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien’s novels into accessible blockbusters that don’t sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), directed by Peter Jack…

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Episode 11 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Part 3 1:49:16

1M ago1:49:16

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Part 3! This week, we dive into the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien’s novels into accessible blockbusters that don’t sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), directed by Peter Jac…

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Episode 11 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Part 2 45:04

2M ago45:04

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Part 2! This week, we dive into the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien’s novels into accessible blockbusters that don’t sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well as in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), directed by Peter Jac…

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Episode 11 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Part 1 1:04:17

2M ago1:04:17

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This week, we dive into the highest rated trilogy of all time. These films condense Tolkien’s novels into accessible blockbusters that don’t sacrifice depth. They also continues to have a tremendous impact on the artistry in filmmaking as well in pop culture. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), directed by Peter Jackson…

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BONUS EPISODE - The Seed of the Sacred Fig 39:33

2M ago39:33

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This week, we watch the Academy Award nominated official submission from Germany, that is actually an Iranian made film that was filmed entirely in secret and made it necessary for the director and many of the people who worked on the film to flee Iran. It is a very unique film in the way it was made, it shows some shocking real footage of the 2022…

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BONUS EPISODE - Emilia Perez 48:51

2M ago48:51

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This week, we watch a dumpster fire of a film that Netflix managed to buy its way to a nearly record setting number of Oscar nominations. This film is not just poorly made in every respect, it also exploits every topic it decides to shove into its fractured story. This is the opposite of the film we need these days. Emilia Perez (2024), directed Ja…

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BONUS EPISODE - The Girl with the Needle 50:31

3M ago50:31

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This week, we watch one of the films nominated Best International Films Academy Award. This film is best if you watch without knowing anything about it at all, so we’ll just say this - Watch it, but only if you can tolerate every genre of movie that exists. If you don’t tolerate some genres, then you may have a bad time. The Girl with the Needle (2…

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BONUS EPISODE - Anora 49:21

3M ago49:21

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This week, we watch the film that won the the Palm D’or at this years Cannes Film Festival and is also up for 6 Oscars. This film split our opinions, but we could all agree that Mikey Madison is understandably a favorite for the Best Actress award. Anora (2024), directed Sean BakerBy Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Conclave 36:26

3M ago36:26

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This week, we dive into Oscar season! The Oscar nominations are out, and we first dive into a film that received 8 nominations. This beautiful film is certainly a strong contender for production design. Conclave (2024), directed Edward Berger.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Nosferatu 47:17

3M ago47:17

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This week, we watch the gothic horror / fantasy that was for some reason correctly released on Christmas day. Eggers fourth film is also currently his highest grossing (and climbing), and it might be due to the fact that it is his most beautiful and straightforward. Nosferatu (2024), directed Robert Eggers.…

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Episode 17 - It's a Wonderful Life 1:04:45

4M ago1:04:45

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This week, we jump back a bit to a movie we skipped initially to make sure it was discussed at an appropriate time of year. And since its 2025 (happy new year!), lets kick it off by watching Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed fall in love in Bedford Falls. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), directed by Frank Capra.…

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Episode 09 - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly 1:02:26

5M ago1:02:26

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This week, we break into the top 10 best movies of all time. A three hour long western that oozes style, has the best dirty face closeups you will ever see, has some of the worst ADR in film, and also maybe the best score of all time. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1966), directed by Sergio Leone.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 10 - Fight Club 1:10:19

5M ago1:10:19

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This week, we are Jack’s mixed film opinions. Being David Fincher’s highest rated movie, we expected maybe too much for our first rewatches in twenty years, but there is still a lot to admire about this very unique film. Fight Club (1999), directed by David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt’s abs..By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Heretic 43:55

5M ago43:55

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This week, we may be in November, but thats not stopping hollywood from giving us a late to the party horror movie with everyones favorite romantic comedy actor, Huge Grant. This extremely effective bottle episode of a movie has a trio of great performances, and the horror aspects are slowly and expertly introduced to make it one of the most tense …

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Episode 13 - Forrest Gump 49:27

6M ago49:27

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This week, we watch the movie that famously and with controversy beat out Pulp Fiction and The Shawshank Redemption for best picture at the 1995 Oscars. This film also landed Tom Hanks a second best actor Oscar a year after his first, an achievement that only 4 other people have ever accomplished. Forrest Gump (1994), directed by Robert Zemeckis.…

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BONUS EPISODE - A Nightmare on Elm Street 1:00:53

6M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Happy Halloween! This week, we watch the low budget miracle of a horror film thats concept started one of the longest running film franchises in history. With just $57,000 budgeted for effects, this film showcases scene after scene of ingenuity, and images from the film stand among the best the genre has to offer. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), …

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BONUS EPISODE - Army Of Darkness 35:36

6M ago35:36

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Our halloween season movie selection moves into the 1990s with the 3rd entry in the Evil Dead series: Army Of Darkness. Leaning more on comedy and action than the previous two entries, it's still fun to see all the different ways Sam Raimi tries to get Bruce Campbell injured -- well, maybe that final action sequence goes on a bit too long. Army Of …

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BONUS EPISODE - The Wicker Man 50:56

7M ago50:56

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This week, we kick off the halloween season by watching the cult classic that nearly got buried during its initial release. Midsommar takes obvious influences from this movie, which plays more like a mystery / detective drama, although there is at least one moment that will make your stomach drop. The Wicker Man (1973), directed by Robin Hardy…

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Episode 14 - Inception 1:08:21

7M ago1:08:21

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This week, we watch a huge cast of A-listers dive into peoples dreams. For business purposes. And you can jump between peoples minds. But limbo is always in Leo’s head. Don’t ask questions, just watch the cool action. Inception (2010), directed by Christopher Nolan.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - The Substance 1:07:48

7M ago1:07:48

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This week, we experience the most intense ride of the year. Nothing will prepare you for what this movie shoves in your face. Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid all deserve award season consideration for their insane and brilliant performances. The Substance (2024), directed by Coralie Fargeat.…

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Episode 16 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 56:22

7M ago56:22

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This week, we watch one of the three films to ever win the five top oscars in a given year (Picture, Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay). The craft in this film is undeniable, but the impact of the film through its popularity is potentially not as great. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), directed by the Milos Forman.…

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REPOST - Episode 182 - Network 1:00:36

8M ago1:00:36

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This week, we’re reposting an episode from a while back due to its continued relevance and prophetic messages. Network (1976), directed by Sidney Lumet.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Alien: Romulus 1:03:31

8M ago1:03:31

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This week, we watch the 7th film in the Alien franchise (not counting the AvP series) that aims to take it back to the feeling of the original by putting a horror movie director at the helm and by allowing the production to have mostly practical effects. The result is the scariest Alien film since the original. Alien: Romulus (2024), directed by Fe…

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Episode 17 - Goodfellas 1:14:12

8M ago1:14:12

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This week, we watch the highest rated Scorsese movie on the list, as well as arguably the most influential gangster movie of all time. This film could define “good movies about bad people”, which is the acclaimed directors bread and butter. Goodfellas (1990), directed by the Martin Scorsese.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 18 - The Matrix (Part 2) 1:42:27

8M ago1:42:27

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This week, we watch the heady sci-fi action fantasy (insert any genre here) film that took the 90’s by storm. This film spawned countless imitators, including three inferior sequels, and everything about it still holds up today. The Matrix (1999), directed by the Wachowski’s.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 18 - The Matrix (Part 1) 43:48

8M ago43:48

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This week, we watch the heady sci-fi action fantasy (insert any genre here) film that took the 90’s by storm. This film spawned countless imitators, including three inferior sequels, and everything about it still holds up today. The Matrix (1999), directed by the Wachowski’s.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Deadpool & Wolverine 54:51

9M ago54:51

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This week, we watch the R rated comic book movie that just passed $1 billions dollars worldwide box office. The motor mouthed Ryan Reynolds teams up with the straight man Hugh Jackman, revisiting his popular character in yellow this time. Stupid and funny is what it strives for, and very much achieves it. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), directed by Sh…

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REPOST - BONUS EPISODE - Deadpool 2 50:07

9M ago50:07

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This week, we are revisiting the second Deadpool movie episode back from 2018. Leading into the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie, we look back to see how the second one compared. Deadpool 2 (2018), directed by David Leitch.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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REPOST - Episode 210 - Deadpool 1:08:51

9M ago1:08:51

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This week, to recognize the massive amounts of money Deadpool & Wolverine made this past weekend (and because TC is away at the Olympics), we are reposting our Deadpool episode recorded back in 2018. Deadpool (2016), directed by Tim Miller.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Longlegs 50:52

9M ago50:52

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This week, we watch the new horror film that is taking critics by storm and audiences by mild breeze. The marketing for this film promised a terrifying new classic in horror, but what we end up with is a decently creepy arthouse offering with some very silly Nic Cage moments. Longlegs (2024), directed by Oz Perkins.…

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Episode 19 - Seven Samurai 1:23:37

10M ago1:23:37

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This week, we oldest/highest movie on the list. Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, this film is a rare example of age, language, or length of a film not inhibiting its ability to feel modern, fast paced, funny, dramatic, action packed…it has it all. It is easy to see how all films have taken influence from this absolute classic. Seven Samu…

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BONUS EPISODE - Drive 1:04:05

10M ago1:04:05

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This week, we watch a masterpiece of style. This slow-burn thriller bleeds cool from all sides, as each actor delivers a perfect performance and the soundtrack blares synths over LA at night. Drive (2011), directed by Nicholas Winding Refn.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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BONUS EPISODE - Love Lies Bleeding 30:13

10M ago30:13

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This week, we watch a thriller that takes place in the 80s with a vagrant body builder and the daughter of a gun runner mob boss. Plus there are mullets and rat tails galore. Love Lies Bleeding (2024), directed by Rose Glass.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 21 - City of God 44:05

10M ago44:05

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This week, we watch a brutally realistic film that depicts the actual events of a person growing up in a favala in Rio. Violence, drugs, and crime dominate life in the poorest parts of the city, and the movie energetically and relentlessly re-tells the story. City of God (2002), directed by Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 54:41

11M ago54:41

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This week, we watch the fifth Mad Max film. George Miller is nearly 80 years old, and has been developing this post-apocalyptic world for 45 years at this point. This film shifts focus from Max to Furiosa, and while the director is in his twilight years, he is not lacking imagination or energy. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024), directed by George Mil…

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REPOST - BONUS EPISODE - All The President's Men 52:53

11M ago52:53

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This week, we revisit an episode that seems more relevant today than back when we released it in 2019. This film about the Watergate investigations has aged finer still over the past 5 years.. All The President’s Men (1976), directed by Alan Pakula.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 23 - Seven 45:57

11M ago45:57

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This week, we we find out whats in the box. David Fincher’s second film contains one of the most iconic endings in films. John Doe has the upper-hand. Seven (1995), directed by David Fincher.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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REPOST - BONUS EPISODE - The Rock 1:19:06

11M ago1:19:06

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This week, we revisit the episode that was not only the first Bonus Episode, but also contains the birth of Timmy. The Rock (1991), directed by Michael Bay. We will be back with new episodes next week!By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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REPOST - Episode 184 - Mad Max: Fury Road 1:17:52

12M ago1:17:52

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This week, in preparation for Furiosa, we are reposting the Mad Max episode we did back in 2018. We make some eerily accurate predictions to Furiosa’s title and release timeline in the episode, so check it out! Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), directed by George Miller.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 24 - The Silence of the Lambs 1:10:09

12M ago1:10:09

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This week, we watch the highest rated horror movie on the IMDB top 250. Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill share the screen as two of the best villains in movie history, while Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling plays the role of a lifetime as a determined FBI agent with a storied past. The Silence of the Lambs (1991), directed by Jonathan Demme.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Late Night with the Devil 30:59

12M ago30:59

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This week, we watch a new low budget horror movie that is taking critics by storm. Utilizing a minimal cast and a single set, this film showcases a halloween late night TV special that takes a turn that can be predicted from the movie title. Late Night with the Devil (2023), directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes.…

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Episode 25 - The Usual Suspects 1:10:31

1y ago1:10:31

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This week, we watch a film that has what might be considered the best plot twist in movie history. Kevin Spacey leads an ensemble cast where everyone seems to be trying to chew up the scenery harder than the others. The Usual Suspects (1995), directed by Brian Singer.By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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Episode 26 - Life is Beautiful 38:29

1y ago38:29

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This week, we watch a movie that takes a uniquely positive spin on the atrocities of the holocaust. Aiming to and arguably achieving the goal of telling a story of unfazed positive outlook on life, this film is somewhat divisive in its decision to potentially lighten the historical events. Life is Beautiful (1996), directed by Roberto Benigni.…

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Episode 27 - Leon: The Professional 45:06

1y ago45:06

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This week, we watch Natalie Portman's first film, where she plays the daughter of a slaughtered family who is taken in by a professional hitman who lives next door. This film elevates its B-movie potential with iconic performances by all of the leads. Leon: The Professional (1994), directed by Luc Besson.…

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Episode 28 - Once Upon a Time in the West 49:39

1y ago49:39

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This week, we watch Sergio Leones final western film. This film's cinematography and set pieces are among the best we've seen, and its easy to see why so many directors have been influenced by its style. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968).By Denny Kennedy, John Stricker, and TC Mulhern

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