AMP'd About Movies

This week we watched the 1982 sci-fi movie Blade Runner! That said, we forgot to clarify in advance which version of the movie we intended to watch, which had hilarious results. What's your favorite version of this movie? Next week we will be watching The Shawshank Redemption (directed by Frank Darabont), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! Finally, make sure to follow this podcast so you can be made aware of our next episode! Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

After a months-long break from uploading, we're resuming our weekly upload schedule! Thank you for your patience. This week we watched the 2021 Oscar winner, The Power of the Dog! Throughout our discussion, we came to better understand what was going on in this film that can be somewhat cryptic on a first viewing. Next week we will be watching Blade Runner: The Final Cut (directed by Ridley Scott), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. It's currently available on HBO Max. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! Finally, make sure to follow this podcast so you can be made aware of our next episode! Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

This week we watched the 2010 multi-Oscar winner, The Social Network! Social media has consumed much of our lives in modern times, so it was interesting to see the beginnings of one of the most powerful social media platforms to ever exist (as of now). Next week we will be watching The Power of the Dog (directed by Jane Campion), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! Finally, make sure to follow this podcast so you can be made aware of our next episode! Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

My, how the time has flown! This week we watched the 2021 best-picture nominee, Don't Look Up! This chilling comedy left us with a lot of questions, and we were lucky to be joined by Colin's partner Ieva to discuss with someone involved in Climate Research! Next week we will be watching The Social Network (directed by David Fincher), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! Finally, make sure to follow this podcast so you can be made aware of our next episode! Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

This week we watched the 1976 crime drama, Taxi Driver! This character piece on a NYC Taxi Driver is a beautifully made movie with a gorgeous soundtrack. But what does it all mean? Next week we will be watching Don't Look Up (directed by Adam McKay), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! Finally, make sure to follow this podcast so you can be made aware of our next episode! Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

This week we watched the 2008 comedy drama, In Bruges, for the second time! This is our first time revisiting a movie we've watched already for this podcast, so it was really fun to see how our opinions had changed after a second viewing. The second time around, most of us enjoyed the movie a lot more. Definitely worth a second viewing, and this episode of the podcast also raised a lot more of the philosophical debates regarding the film. Next week we will be watching Taxi Driver (directed by Martin Scorsese), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! Finally, make sure to follow this podcast so you can be made aware of our next episode! Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

We're back with our second Christmas Special! It was only fitting that we return to the Die Hard series to see how John McClane can get himself in and out of even more trouble. We hope you enjoy our discussion, and that you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This concludes Season 2 of the podcast! Thank you all so much for joining us on this journey, and we'll be back in 2022 with Season 3. If you haven't already, follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you'll get notified when we post our next episode. We'll be starting things off next year with a re-watch of In Bruges to see if any of our opinions have changed since the last viewing. Make sure to watch it in advance so you can engage with the discussion! If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

An exceedingly well-crafted tale of the beginning of a new era of baseball. If you haven't seen this yet, it's a must watch for anyone! Next week, we will be watching Die Hard 2 (Directed by Renny Harlin), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video! If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

A thrilling experience from start to finish, this gem of a movie gets your adrenaline pumping. Next week, we will be watching Moneyball (Directed by Bennett Miller), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix! If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

This was our first time reviewing a movie that's currently in theaters! Such a fun experience. We hope you enjoy our timely review of the relatively new cinematic epic DUNE. Next week, we will be watching Uncut Gems (Directed by the Safdie Brothers), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix! If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

In honor of Daniel Craig's final act as James Bond, we decided to review the film where it all started. Some were dazzled, and some were not impressed by Bond's Bluff. Next week, we will be watching DUNE (Directed by Denis Villeneuve), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available in THEATERS or on HBO MAX! If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

You know you're not hardcore (no you're not hardcore) unless you live hardcore (unless you live hardcore) AND THE LEGEND OF THE PODCAST WAS WAY HARDCORE! Next week, we will be watching Casino Royale (Directed by Martin Campbell), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

This movie was much more polarizing than expected! Next week, we will be watching School of Rock (Directed by Richard Linklater), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

We Drink It Up. Next week, we will be watching Million Dollar Baby (Directed by Clint Eastwood), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

One of David's all-time favorite horror movies, this film blends horror, satire, comedy, and a unique tale into one unforgettable film. Happy Halloween! Next week, we will be watching There Will Be Blood (Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

An unexpected yet engaging tale of intrigue and fighting back against a world that has wronged us. This movie is definitely worth a watch. Next week, we will be watching our Halloween Pick of the Year, Cabin in the Woods (Directed by Drew Goddard), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Peacock. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

An epic sci-fi mystery that will welcome you into a world where murder has been removed from the Washington D.C. area, Minority Report was a fun film to watch, and an even more fun film to discuss. That said, Chad and David gave it no grace for it's lacking IT controls. Next week, we will be watching I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore (Directed by Macon Blair), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or check out the new poll and question on Spotify! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

A finely honed movie that kept us on the edge of our seats for not only the first, but the second watch as well. Don't skip this one! Next week, we will be watching Minority Report (Directed by Steven Spielberg), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

We watched this movie as a joke, and that joke may have been the funniest joke of the whole movie. Next week, we will be watching Shutter Island (Directed by Martin Scorsese), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

This movie may have a lot of memes associated with it, but it still stands the test of time! Also, we are now a finance podcast. (As a quick note, this movie just recently became available on Hulu.) Next week, we will be watching Bee Movie (Directed by Simon J. Smith and Steve Hickner), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

One of the most quotable comedy movies of all time? HECK YEAH! Put this podcast on, and go make yourself a dang quesa-dilluh! Next week, we will be watching Office Space (Directed by Mike Judge), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Hulu. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! Additionally, we've recently opened up our podcast for Listener Support. If you enjoy what you hear and want to make it possible for us to keep watching movies, you can pledge between 1 and 10 dollars a month to make that happen. That said, we appreciate you all, whether you're just listening or chipping into our funds! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

Is that a Castle of Pastrami? This week we watched a curious film that skirts the line between family friendly and adult-themes. Miyazaki's directorial debut! Next week, we will be watching Napoleon Dynamite (Directed by Jared Hess), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available for rent on Amazon Prime Video. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

This week we dip our toes back into the DC Universe. This time, we're going back to a film that left quite a mark on pop culture, and for good reason. Next week, we will be watching Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Directed by Hayao Miyazaki), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

This week we discuss another Fincher film. This one centers on a mysterious disappearance and a plot that will keep you guessing. Major spoiler warnings (again) if you haven't seen this one! Next week, we will be watching The Dark Knight (Directed by Christopher Nolan), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Hulu. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

This week we discuss a cult classic film that defined college dorm rooms for decades. Major spoiler warnings if you haven't seen this one! Next week, we will be watching Gone Girl (Directed by David Fincher), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Hulu. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/support

This week we discuss a noir movie with a very critically acclaimed plot. How did we feel about it? You'll have to listen, pick up clues, and piece it all together before we give our final scores! Next week, we will be watching Fight Club (Directed by David Fincher), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we switched gears and watched an animated movie made by the studio that made Into the Spiderverse. It won us over with it's unique and quirky style, and the comedy left us laughing for days. Next week, we will be watching Chinatown (Directed by Roman Polanski), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

In the vein of the Departed, we make a return to the crime family thriller genre. We enjoyed this films unique offerings, and appreciated the style with which it expressed delicate themes and ideas. Next week, we will be watching The Mitchells vs. the Machines (Directed by Michael Rianda), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation! Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This time-loop film had us going back and forth over what it really meant. It really threw us for... a loop... Next week we will be watching Eastern Promises (directed by David Cronenberg), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It is currently available on Peacock. Have you seen any other time-loop movies? What do you think of the ending to this movie? We'd love to hear from you! If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This well-made film of cat and mouse was gripping all the way to the end. What other mafia/mob films should we watch next? Next week we will be watching Palm Springs (directed by Max Barbakow), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It is currently available on Hulu. What's your favorite mafia movie? What do you think of the ending to this movie? We'd love to hear from you! If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched a film that left us thinking for hours, i'm thinking of ending things. This movie nearly broke us. Buyer beware! Next week we will be watching The Departed (directed by Martin Scorsese), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. Have you seen any other Charlie Kaufman films? What do you think of the ending to this movie? We'd love to hear from you! If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched a film that confused us as much as it made us laugh, Burn After Reading. Not quite as chilling a tale as Fargo, but this movie still has a lot of intrigue. Next week we will be watching I'm Thinking of Ending Things (directed by Charlie Kaufman), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. What's your favorite Coen brothers film? What do you think of the ending to this movie? We'd love to hear from you! If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched a film that laid the foundation for what today's youth know about American history, National Treasure. This iconic performance by Nicholas Cage led us to laugh, cry, and question everything we know about the country we call home. Next week we will be watching Burn After Reading (directed by Joel and Ethan Coen), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. Have you ever seen National Treasure, or it's sequel? If you're not from America, what are your thoughts on this movie? Either way, we'd love to hear from you. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the powerful and devastating film, Saving Private Ryan. This movie left us stunned with it's incredibly realistic portrayal of war, and we highly recommend everyone give this movie a viewing. Next week we will be watching National Treasure (directed by Jon Turteltaub), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the fascinating and emotional court drama/Academy Award nominee, The Trial of the Chicago 7. We were impressed by the timeliness and impressive ability of this film to weave together 7 stories in just one film... Next week we will be watching the vivid war drama Saving Private Ryan (directed by Steven Spielberg), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2020 Director's Cut edition of the 2017 DC superhero film, Justice League. There were some mixed feelings on this one, leading to a hotly contested debate! We recognize that this is a longer episode... As they say, twice the movie length, twice the podcast length! Next week we will be watching the 2020 Academy Award nominee, The Trial of the Chicago 7 (directed by Aaron Sorkin), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2019 Best Documentary Picture winner Free Solo! This death-defying film was the most adrenaline pumping documentary we've ever watched. Next week we will be watching Zach Snyder's Justice League (directed by Zach Snyder), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on HBO Max. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2020 Best Picture winner Nomadland! The film gave us a lot to talk about as it took us on a trip through a different side of America. Next week we will be watching Free Solo (directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Disney+. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 1989 dramatic coming of age film, Dead Poets Society. The awe-inspiring performances by Robin Williams and the rest of the cast left us with lofty ideals in our heads and much to ponder on. This is a film everyone should see at least once. That said, this movie touches on the topic of suicide. We believe that suicide is never the answer. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Next week we will be watching Nomadland (directed by Chloe Zhou), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It's currently available on Hulu. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2004 legendary Kung-Fu action movie, Kill Bill Vol. 2. It was incredible to watch these movies back to back, and we highly recommend it. Next week we will be watching Dead Poets Society (directed by Peter Weir), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2003 legendary Kung-Fu action movie, Kill Bill Vol. 1. This movie truly brings the energy, and we simply have to watch Volume 2 next week. Thus, next week we will be watching Kill Bill Vol. 2 (directed by Quentin Tarantino), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It is currently available on HBO Max. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 1979 chiller, Alien. This movie still holds up today and is an absolutely awesome trip with some deep space thrills. Next week we will be watching Kill Bill Vol. 1 (directed by Quentin Tarantino), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It is currently available on HBO Max. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2012 dramatic coming of age film, Mud. This movie prompted some great discussions and helped give us a window into a world not often seen on the big screen. Next week we will be watching Alien (directed by Ridley Scott), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It is currently available on HBO Max. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2007 coming of age comedy, Superbad. This hilarious film provided a much needed break from some of the heavier and slower films we've had in the queue, and we think it fits in really well among the pantheon of high school coming of age films with it's genre defining ideas and motifs. Next week we will be watching Mud (directed by Jeff Nichols), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It is currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2020 black and white biopic film on Herman J. Mankiewicz, Mank. Wow, there were some divisive thoughts on this one, and David's rating methods were called into question. Colin brought us his review of Free Solo, a completely different movie, which added some spice to the conversation. Next week we will be watching Superbad (directed by Greg Mottola), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It is currently available on Hulu. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 1941 cinematic hall of famer, Citizen Kane! This movie gave us a lot to discuss, and we help shed some light on what Rosebud is really all about. Next week we will be watching Mank (directed by David Fincher), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. It it currently available on Netflix. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we were going to upload our episode about Citizen Kane, but the edited file was corrupted. Instead, we bring you a brief discussion on the new Justice League: Director's Cut trailer, as well as the difference between Marvel and DC movies. Spoiler Warning for WandaVision! Next week we will be uploading our episode on Citizen Kane (directed by Orson Welles), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation if you haven't already. Or don't, it's your call. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2008 comedy drama, In Bruges! This movie split us into two schools of thought... Let's just say that some of us were not in on In Bruges. Next week we will be watching Citizen Kane (directed by Orson Welles), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2004 love story, The Notebook! ~Just in time for Valentine's Day!~ This movie brought many of us to tears, and we had lots to say about it. Next week we will be watching In Bruges (directed by Martin McDonagh), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2014 whimsical story of The Grand Budapest Hotel! This movie is directed by AMP'd About Movies favorite Wes Anderson, and it we loved laughing about all the various curiosities in this wonderful tale. Next week we will be watching The Notebook (directed by Nick Cassavetes), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message

This week we watched the 2014 musical film Whiplash! This movie is also directed by Damien Chazelle, and it provoked some deep discussions. Next week we will be watching The Grand Budapest Hotel (directed by Wes Anderson), so be sure to watch it this week in preparation. Or don't, it's your call. If you would like to contribute your thoughts to a future episode, leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message or email us at ampdaboutmovies@gmail.com. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts, which helps us out a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-black9/message