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Sinners

Join Ethan, Mason, and Jacob as they discuss Ryan Coogler’s new original film, Sinners. They explore the film’s rich tapestry of themes, including its portrayal of juke joints as cultural havens, the infusion of African American folklore, and the metaphorical use of vampirism to critique cultural exploitation.
 
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The Second Annual March Madness Movie Bracket

In this episode, the crew puts together sixty of the most iconic and beloved movies to go head-to-head in a thrilling bracket battle to determine which film reigns supreme! Join us as we debate, discuss, and maybe even disagree on which classics, personal favorites, and modern masterpieces deserve the crown.
 
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Taste of Cherry

The crew is back together in person! Jacob and Ethan join Mason as the crew discusses Abbas Kiarostami's 1997 Palme d'Or-winning film Taste of Cherry.
 
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Our Top 10 Films of 2024! Plus a Look Ahead to 2025!

The crew gathers together to finally reveal their top ten films of 2024, then looks ahead to what promises to be an incredible year for cinema in 2025!
 
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The Brutalist

The crew comes together to unpack The Brutalist, a dizzying, towering, confusing, immense, and bloated new film from Brady Corbet.
 
 
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Nickel Boys

In this episode, the crew discusses the sophomore directorial entry of renowned American photographer, RaMell Ross, in his masterful and daring creation, Nickel Boys. Adapted from the 2019 Colson Whitehead novel, the film follows Elwood Curtis, a Black high school student who is wrongfully placed in the Nickel Academy, a reform school for the youth. 
Jacob, Mason, and Ethan also discuss how Ross is able to depict a uniquely intimate and human experience through his creative decisions, as well as this film’s impact on the medium. 

Winter Movie Draft

Join Jacob, Ethan, and Mason as they fight their way to draft the best winter movies!
In this epic showdown, the three friends will battle it out to pick their ultimate collection of winter-themed films.
 
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Nostalgia

Join Ethan and Mason as they dive deep into Andrei Tarkovsky’s Nostalgia, a film that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. Known for its spiritual depth, dreamlike imagery, and meditative pacing, Nostalgia is a masterpiece that reflects on themes of memory, exile, and the inexorable passage of time. 
 
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Possession (1981)

In this episode, Mason and Ethan dive deep into Possession (1981), Andrzej Żuławski’s harrowing masterpiece that remains one of the most polarizing, surreal, and haunting films ever made. A chilling exploration of love, madness, and the supernatural, Possession pushes the boundaries of psychological horror, blending intense performances with nightmarish imagery to create an experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
Starring Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill, the film centers on a woman whose unraveling marriage leads her into increasingly disturbing and inexplicable actions. Is she simply losing her mind? Or is there something far darker at play? Join Mason and Ethan as they dissect this complex and unsettling classic, unpacking its themes, performances, and the questions that continue to haunt viewers to this day.
 
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Anora

The gang is back! In this episode, Jacob, Mason, and Ethan discuss director Sean Baker’s highly anticipated film, Anora. This film received the Palm d’Or award at the Cannes Festival and is a favorite in the “best picture” conversation for the upcoming Oscar cycle. Baker notably uses his films to tell and highlight stories about people in sex work, with Anora being a poignant and impressive installment in his catalog. Tune in to hear the fellas’ thoughts!
 
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