Lawyers talking about movies
"Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" (2019)
Miller's Crossing, Scarlet Johansen, and 2021 when Nomadland won Best Picture.
Mike, Logan, and special guest Amy review "The Nice Guys," Julia Roberts, and the 40th Oscars when 1967's "In the Heat of the Night" won Best Picture.
"Primary Colors," "Game Change," and "The American President" are reviewed on this special edition of ICR!
Ides of March. Colin Farrel. American Beauty wins Best Picture.
Albert Brooks' 1991 comedy "Defending Your Life" is reviewed. We also look at Michael Keaton and the 80th Academy Awards in 2007 when "The Departed" win Best Picture.
We examine the 2015 movie "Bone Tomahawk" as well as James Franco the 88th Oscars in 2016 where "Spotlight" won Best Picture.
Widows is reviewed along with the career of Russell Crowe and the 86th Oscars in 2013 when 12 Years A Slave won Best Picture.
The 2018 film "Hereditary" directed by Ari Aster is up for review. Jamie Foxx and the 87th Academy Awards in 2015 are also discussed.
Marty Scorsese' Hugo, Leonardo DiCaprio, and the year 1998 when Titanic won best picture mesh together quite nicely.
The discussion turns back to narration in film when the panel takes up 1997's 'LA Confidential' and we spar over Kevin Costner's career. Then we close with a discussion that's right on the money about the 77th Academy Awards.
David Lynch's surrealistic masterpiece ‘Mulholland Drive' is discussed. Viggo Mortensen is compared to Daniel Day-Lewis and the 76th Oscars are examined, including the Best Picture Winner- the third installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy
In our 30th episode, we thematically address gimmicks... Is Avatar a 4 star movie or just a gimmicky rip off that gets history wrong? And is Don Cheadle an underrated actor or is he only a gimmick actor playing himself? Then, we review 2008 and wrestle with which movie should have won, but the night's conversation turns dark. And while 'Slumdog' is as gimmicky as a game show, are there other gimmick movies that work? Plus, our picks for next week!
We kick off Season Three with a look at Roman Polanski's "The Ninth Gate." Why is this movie not as good as other Polanski classics like 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'Chinatown'? Then, the time has come for us to review Daniel Day-Lewis. Can his career withstand the ICR microscope? Can any actor? We end with a discussion of West Side Story and other movies nominated at the 34th Oscars in 1962. Is there any musical Logan likes? Is there any that Matt doesn't? And why is Mike so tough on them? Plus, Matt's movie pick elicits a strong reaction from Logan. Mike's actor pick has a new movie out. And Logan takes us to the last year that only five films were nominated for Best Picture.
From the ICR Vault! "Mississippi Burning", Robin Williams, and 1976 (48th) 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest We'll be back with Season 3 in January 2024!
More from the ICR Vault! "Apocalypto", Gary Oldman, and 1989 (61st) "Rain Man"
From the ICR Vault! We review "Se7en", Chiwetel Ejiofor, and 1993 (65th) "Unforgiven"
"Alien" (1979), "Get Out" (2017), and "Shawn of the Dead" (2004) are reviewed in Part II of the Halloween Special.
We review "The Exorcist," "Halloween (1978)," and "The Cabin in the Woods" on our Halloween Special!
In our twentieth episode (and Season 2 finale), we start our summer break with the Ari Aster cult (soon to be classic) movie 'Midsommar' from 2019. We shine the light on whether this is really a horror film or not... Plus, we put the ICR axiom of "we don't penalize prolific actors" to the test in examining the highs and lows of this Oscar winning actor. Then we look at 1988 and the 60th Academy Awards to answer the question of why 'The Last Emperor' won the Best Picture Oscar and why weren't films directed by Stanley Kubrick, Oliver Stone, and Brian De Palma even nominated. We'll see you guys in September. Send your Season 3 requests to us via Twitter @theICRpodcast or via email incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com
Paul Thomas Anderson's movie 'The Master' is reviewed in our 19th episode. We also look at Emma Stone's short but masterful career. And we argue over which film mastered the art of the win for Best Picture at the 2013 Academy Awards. Plus, Matt asks that we keep an open mind for his movie pick; Mike picks an actor with a career worth talking about, and Logan wants to go back to the 80s. Follow us on Twitter @theICRpodcast Email us incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com
In our eighteenth episode, we review the Christopher Nolan movie 'TENET' - we also examine the acting career of Christian Bale. Is he close to doing what Daniel Day-Lewis does on screen? And the year 1940 when 'Gone with the Wind' won Best Picture. Plus, our picks for next week!
This week in our seventeenth episode, we argue about whether 2014's 'The Drop" is a heist movie and ask: was James Gandolfini able to separate himself from his role as Tony Soprano? And it feels like we are away on holiday when we look at the titanic career and spotless resumé of revolutionary actress Kate Winslet - but will there be carnage or can we get past the mountain between us? Also, we follow the money to find out why 2018 was such a mediocre year in film... Plus, Logan picks our first Christopher Nolan film; Matt picks an actor that frequently works with Nolan; and Mike tests the ICR flux capacitor with his year selection... Follow us on Twitter @theICRpodcast Email us incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com
In our sixteenth episode, we look at all the little things that went wrong in 2020's 'The Little Things' starring Denzel Washington and other Academy Award winners that ruined the movie. Would this film have better if there we some checks and balances? Or should this movie just not have been made? The career of two-time Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon goes under the ICR microscope... Should he be less prolific to make better movies? And we talk about Nocturnal Animals again. Finally, we go all the way back to 1944 and the 16th Academy Awards. What is it about 'Casablanca' that connected with people at that time and still works today? Plus, our picks for next week are a Tom Hardy movie, an actor with heartfelt performances, and another year from the 2010s. Follow us on Twitter @theICRpodcast Email us at incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com
In the 15th episode of ICR, we review a lawyer movie: Michael Clayton. The actors are great, but is it a realistic depiction of high-dollar litigation at big law firms? Also, we examine Halle Berry's career and her distinction in the history of the Academy Awards. And 2016 may be the best year of the decade for five-star movies. But which film should have won Best Picture? Plus, we pick a new movie with three Academy Award winners; an actor that came up when we talked about Amy Adams and 2018, and Matt wants to talk more about the Golden of Age of Hollywood.
Our 14th episode covers the David Fincher's 'Mank' (2020) and the year 1942 when 'Citizen Kane' did not win Best Picture at the 14th Academy Awards. Why did 'How Green Was My Valley' beat out not only 'Citizen Kane,' but also 'The Maltese Falcon'? Why has the story of 'Citizen Kane' endured over the years? And will 'Mank' win Best Picture in 2021? But before we tackle those questions, we look at Shia LeBeouf's on-screen success and his off-screen troubles, including a recent lawsuit filed against him. Is he done or can he make a comeback? Follow us on Twitter @theICRpodcast Email us incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com
In episode 13, we review 'The Good Shepherd' directed by Robert De Niro. Mike and Logan are not fans, but Matt dissents. We also examine the journeyman acting career of Amy Adams. Will she ever win an Academy Award? Then, the Best Picture Oscar went to 'The Shape of Water' in 2018 at the 90th Academy Awards. Is this movie an example of what Best Picture winners and nominees will look like in the future because of the new criteria? Or does Hollywood just love nostalgia? Plus, our picks for next week are: a black and white movie; an actor with myriad problems (including legal ones), and we go all the way back to the 1940s in selecting our year. Follow us on Twitter @theICRpodcast Email us incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com
We review 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' on our twelfth episode and discuss the some of the legal issues in the film. Why did their convictions get reversed on appeal? And the prolific Willem Dafoe is our favorite actor so far - but why hasn't he won an Oscar? We also go back to 1987 and the 59th Academy Awards when Oliver Stone's 'Platoon' won Best Picture. Plus, our picks for next week include a Matt Damon movie, a lady actor with seven Oscar nominations, and a year from the 2010s.
The eleventh episode of the In Camera Review Podcast is full of legal talk, even though our movie of the week is 'Lawless.' We talk about Prohibition and Amendments to the Constitution, as well as some changes that were needed for the 'Lawless' screenplay. And we look at Tom Cruise and ask: could he not handle the truth that he would never win an Oscar? Also, in 2010, "The Hurt Locker' won Best Picture, but should this have been Quentin Tarantino's year? And what Jeff Bridges movie got snubbed? Finally, we pick another movie about (allegedly) lawless activity; the most prolific actor we've looked at is selected; and we pick a year that an Oliver Stone movie took home the Oscar for Best Picture. Follow us on Twitter: @theICRPodcast Email us: incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com
In our first Filed Under Seal episode, we revisit the movie Goodfellas, as well as a number of other movies that use narration or a voice over. Using the two-part strict scrutiny test from constitutional law, we ask (1) was there a compelling interest to use narration in the movie? and (2) if so, was it narrowly tailored to serve that interest? In other words: Was there a really good reason to use narration? Was it only used when necessary? We take a look at all the compelling interests you would have for using narration and look at some examples from movies that have done so, including Fight Club, The Lobster, and The Shawshank Redemption. And we talk about how best to narrowly tailor those interests in the movie. Next, we define narration and voice over to determine when we should apply the strict scrutiny test. We also look at what the remedy is when a movie fails the test. Plus, we talk about how different Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court might find ways to make a movie pass muster. And, finally, we do a lightning round and apply the test to our list of movies. Then we end Season 1 with a quick look at a few of our favorite episodes. Follow us on Twitter @theICRpodcast Email us at incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com
We review the 2006 movie 'Children of Men' in our tenth episode... Mike and Matt love it, but Logan dissents. And then Matt reminds us why Christopher Walken's career dipped into B movies before Quentin Tarantino and SNL gave him a comeback. Plus, we look at one of the best years at the Oscars where one of the best movies ever made wins Best Picture: 'The Godfather Part II' at the 47th Academy Awards in 1975. Plus, Logan's movie pick is unlawful; we can't handle the truth about Matt's actor selection, and Mike's year will have us talking about Kathryn Bigelow next week... Follow us on Twitter @theICRpodcast and email us at incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com
We have now done an episode nine times... But we aren't taking the day off - instead, we review 1991's 'The Silence of the Lambs' and unanimously agree that it's a 5-star movie. And we love Woody Harrelson, but does he have range as an actor? Next, the year is 1999 and the 71st Academy Awards are filled with World War II movies and films about Elizabethan England. So, how was 'Shakespeare and Love' able to declare victory over 'Saving Private Ryan'? Also, what movie got snubbed that might have been the best picture? Plus, Matt picks one of the best sci-fi movies of the 2000s... Mike picks the 1979 winner for Best Supporting Actor... and Logan takes us back to one of the best years of the 1970s. Follow us on Twitter @theICRpodcast Email us at incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com
In this Special Edition of the In Camera Review Podcast, we review the movie "Zodiac" from 2007.
We review 2019's 'Joker' in our eighth episode and it did not leave us with a smile... Also, we look at the iconic career of Denzel Washington. But does he play the same flawed-man-against-the-world-seeking-redemption character in every movie? And the 67th Academy Awards in 1995 saw 'Forrest Gump' win Best Picture. We don't think that should have won, but we have a theory as to why it did... Plus, Mike's film pick sounds like a silent movie; we give three cheers for Logan's actor selection, and Matt wants to party like it's a year when Prince wasn't a symbol! Follow us on Twitter: @theICRpodcast
The seventh episode of ICR contains our review of the British caper film, 'Sexy Beast,' from 2000. How does it compare to movies like Snatch or Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels? And we look at two-time Academy Award winner Frances McDormand. How has her personal life affected her movie career? Then, we go to the most recent Academy Awards in 2020 where 'Parasite' made history as the first foreign film to win Best Picture. But did something get lost in translation? Plus, Logan's movie pick is funny, but not in a comedic way; Matt selects an actor that won an Oscar for playing a crooked cop, and Mike picks a year where Tom Hanks did well at the Academy Awards, which is not much of a hint. Follow us on Twitter: @theICRpodcast Episodes with music available only on Spotify!
Our sixth episode covers 1995's 'The Usual Suspects' Does the twist ending hold up after more than 25 years? Also, we examine why Benicio del Toro seems to not get the big roles worthy of his talent... Plus, the 2006 Oscar for Best Picture should not have been awarded to Crash. But which movie should have won? And what wasn't even nominated? The we make our picks for next week: A British heist film; a two-time Best Actress winner, and a year where the Best Picture was also the Best Foreign Film.
Our fifth episode covers 'Black Mass' from 2015. Can lots of Johnny Depp acting make up for a bad script? And why does Matt think Jake Gyllenhaal is great? He's not so sure... We go all the way back to the 49th Oscars in 1977 to look at the underdog winner: 'Rocky" Mike brings up Raging Bull again... Plus, our picks for next week: a movie with an ensemble cast of typical people; an actor that can flip you for real, and a year where even Jack Nicholson was surprised at the winner for Best Picture! Email us incamerareviewpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @theICRpodcast Episode with music available on Spotify!
In our fourth episode, we look at the 2004 film 'The Machinist' starring Christian Bale. And Mark Wahlberg was nominated for an Academy Award for 'The Departed,' but is he better at comedy than drama? We go back to 2011 and the 83rd Academy Awards where 'The King's Speech' won Best Picture in a very good year for movies. Plus, we reveal Logan's movie pick (a Johnny Depp film), Matt's actor selection (his first movie was City Slickers), and Mike's choice for the year (is another boxing movie) (sigh).... Listen to this episode on Spotify to hear all the music!
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In our third episode, we discuss 2016's ‘Hell or High Water' and ask: Is the movie only about America in a post-Great Recession world, or is there more? We talk about what Melba Toast has packing in our segment on Matthew McConaughey. And how did he go from doing Rom-Coms to winning the Best Actor Oscar? We go in the way back machine to 1990's Academy Awards where ‘Driving Miss Daisy' won Best Picture. But did the Academy do the right thing? Plus, we make our picks for ICR#4.
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