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Reviews of movies/tv shows: Cult classics, Hollywood blockbusters, B-rated gold & movies that need more recognition & more.

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    • Dec 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    Eileen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 23:56


    When a seemingly mundane Eileen meets Rebecca her world gets some color. Tune in as I review the latest film by William Oldroyd

    william oldroyd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 13:02


    Here we go…again? Yes that's right Fast X is finally here. Revenge,explosions & fast cars. What more could you possibly want?

    Scream VI- Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 7:12


    Quick coffee chat about my Scream VI expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 119:18


    Alice has it all: a hard working loving husband,beautiful house,amazing friends and endless shopping…but for some reason things don't seem to be okay. Tune in to my discussion with Steve as we tackle the sophomore film from actor/director Olivia Wilde (Book Smart) If you would like to follow Steve his handles are: @Officialstevelegacy @Theereelwarrior via Instagram & Tik Tok

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 35:25


    Cannibal love story anyone…What happens when two lone drifters with an appetite for the unusual come together? Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name/Suspiria) based on the novel by Camille DeAngelis and written by David Kajganich. Starting Timothée Chalamet (Dune/Call Me By Your Name), Taylor Russell (Waves/Escape Room) & Mark Rylance (The Outfit/The BFG)

    bones directed cannibal david kajganich camille deangelis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 31:07


    What happens when social class is flipped on its head? Tune in to this episode to find out! Triangle of Sadness is a satire from writer/director Ruben Östlund (The Sqaure)

    Bodies Bodies Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 35:28


    Who wants to play ‘Bodies,bodies,bodies'? Just a harmless game amongst friends…until the bodies start to line up. In a whodunnit with Gen Z flair this film will have a final reveal that is shocking but makes sense. Tune in

    ☁️Nope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 47:37


    ☁️Jordan Peele's 3rd film ‘NOPE' hit theaters this weekend and brought in $44 million at the box office. ‘NOPE' is a horror, mystery sci fi thriller -The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. ☁️Did you go see ‘NOPE' and if you did what were your thoughts? ☁️With wonderful performances by Daniel Kaluuya & Keke Palmer ‘NOPE' is definitely an interesting story and a film that will leave viewers staring at the clouds like Jaws had us worried to go in the water.

    I AM NOT OKAY WITH THIS✨

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 36:42


    Ahh the teen years,hormones,thigh zits and the ability to move things with your mind?! That is the normal for our lead Sydney Novak in this Carrieesque comic turned Netflix tv series. Tune in as I deep dive into a show ended after only one season that didn't get the best ending.

    AntiViral

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 30:07


    An IFC film that focuses on society's obsession with celebrities. How far is too far? Deep dive into this dark sci fi thriller about a dark satirical future where you can be as close as can be with your favorite celebrity.

    The Wilds Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 62:11


    The Wilds Season 1 left us on a WTF cliff hanger. After 16 months we finally have season 2. What is the Twilight of Adam? And what is Gretchen's overall plan for these teens? Tune in to find out

    Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 88:36


    Dare I say best Spider-Man movie ever? Spider-Man:No Way Home has shattered the box office this holiday season! If you take a look at the all star cast with past favorites slotted to come back, it makes sense why everyone's running to theaters to see it (even multiple viewings) Tune in as I have a discussion about what makes this film so…AMAZING With special guest Joel, if you'd like to see more from him please check out his content on YouTube, I'll leave his handles below. IG/Facebook:Blerdgrammer YouTube:The BlerdGrammer

    Nightmare Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 44:01


    Come one, come all! Step right up and see the amazing 2021 neo noir film starring Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born/Licorice Pizza)as Stanton Carlisle, an ambitious carny that's determined to make a name for himself…but at what cost? Tune in to this episode to find out as I break down Guillermo Del Toro's (The Shape of Water/Hellboy) latest film ‘Nightmare Alley' with an all star cast you don't want to miss it.

    Insecure S5 E10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 16:47


    Everything Gonna Be,Okay?! Tune in to this weeks episode where I cover the bittersweet end of the popular HBO tv show Insecure created by Issa Rae

    The Challenge S37 Ep 10 Precious Stones & Ep 11 Mucus Plug

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 88:48


    Should Ed have picked someone else to go against in Pole Wrestle? Tune in for my discussion with @JamWhoLifts over The Challenge: Spies,Lies & Allies.

    The Challenge S37 Ep 9: The War

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 71:51


    Welcome back challenge fans, on this episode @JamWhoLifts joins me again for a discussion over The Challenge S 37 Spies,Lies & Allies

    Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 8:22


    Lamb follows married sheep herders Maria & Ingvar. One day they make a discovery that will bring them joy before ultimately destroying them.

    The Challenge S37 Ep8 The Threat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 63:36


    Tune is as me and my guest @jamwholifts reflect on this episode of The Challenge: Spies,Lies & Allies

    threats challenge spies
    The Challenge S37 Ep 6 Alien & Ep 7 Uncle CT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 71:50


    Just another episode with my guest IG: @JamWhoLifts as we reflect on the latest episodes and give our opinions,tune in!

    Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 25:57


    On this episode a Marvel legend will rise. This film stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, a master of weaponry based Kung Fu. Tune in now and as always spoiler alerts

    The Challenge Season 37 Ep 3,4 & 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 95:20


    @JamWhoLifts (via Instagram) joins me again while we break down episodes 3,4 & 5 of The Challenge season 37 - Tune in

    The Challenge Season 37: Spies,Lies & Allies Ep 1 & 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 93:27


    I will be covering The Challenge season 37, if you don't know it's a realty tv show competition that people compete for their chance of winning a major cash grand prize. Tune in as me and my friend Jamila cover this season!

    Escape Room: Tournament of Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 15:08


    I'm this episode I cover part 2 of Escape Room. Is this sequel worth the ticket price or should you wait to see it on demand? Tune in to find out

    Black Widow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 11:26


    Finally the long awaited solo film for ‘Black Widow' has arrived on the big screen (and Disney +). Throughout her time in the Marvel films we've longed to know her origin story. We get more insight on Natasha Romanoff as she confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Starring Scarlett Johansson,Florence Pugh,Rachel Weiss & David Harbour.

    Kajillionaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 25:09


    A woman's (Evan Rachel Wood)life is turned upside down when her criminal parents invite an outsider (Gina Rodriguez)to join them on a major heist they're planning. Tune in as I break down this indie film by writer/director Miranda July

    Awake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 28:04


    A global phenom hits Earth and renders everyone with a serious case of extreme insomnia in this 2021 Netflix original film from writer/director Mark Rasso. Jill (played by Gina Rodriguez) realizes her daughter might be the key to saving humanity,can she save her child before it's too late? Join me in a discussion with guest Chris. His Reddit name is: SlinkHat & YouTube: SlinkyTheCount

    Zola

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 14:03


    *Spoiler FREE* ‘Zola' is a dark comedy/drama about a stripper named Zola (played by Taylor Paige,Boogie) who goes on a trip with her new ‘friend' Stefani (played by Riley Keough,The Lodge) to dance in Florida and get some quick,easy money. Zola quickly realizes that things are not what they seem as she endured a weekend that escalated into a final crescendo. From writer/director Janicza Bravo featuring tweets from the originator and writer A'ziah ‘Zola' King.

    F9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 83:13


    Cipher enlists the help of Jakob (John Cena), Dom's younger brother to take revenge on Dom (Vin Disel) and his team. On this episode I sit down with my guest Chris (@SlinKoko via IG) and we have a discussion about the latest installment in the Fast & Furious series after the Thursday night premiere.

    Spiral

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 25:04


    Do you want to play a game? ‘Spiral' is the newest addition from the book of Saw. We follow Zeke (Chris Rock) a detective with trust issues who likes to work solo, that until a Jigsaw copy cat killer is running rampant through the city & he is assigned a new partner Will (played by Max Minghella). The further the duo investigates the more Zeke realizes he is at the center of the killers game.

    Inglorious Basterds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 32:54


    ‘Inglorious Basterds' is the 6th film from the wildly creative director & writer Quentin Tarantino. We get to follow a group,known as The Basterds, and see what events unfold in this alternate version of Nazi occupied France. And yes there will be bloodshed, it is a Tarantino film. Starring Brad Pitt,Christopher Waltz,Diane Kruger,Melanie Laurent,Eli Roth & Michael Fassbender

    Mortal Kombat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 16:32


    Finally a nostalgic movie that shows up & shows out! Fans have been waiting for what seems like an eternity yo see their favorite childhood game characters back on the silver screen. In this installment we follow Cole Young (Lewis Tan), a MMA fighter who slowly starts to realize his special birthmark I actually his birthright carried down for generations. Will he be able to live up to the legacy of his ancestor in order to win the battle?

    Sorry To Bother You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 41:15


    Do you have what it takes to become a Power Caller? We follow Cassius ‘Ca$h’ Green played by (Lakeith Stanfield) as he climbs the corporate ladder by using his new found key to success. Ultimately will the power of greed consume him or will he have the ability to stand up for his morals? Tune in to find out

    Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 21:07


    What would you do for the betterment of your family? Tune in this week for a coffee chat as I cover ‘Them’ an Amazon Prime tv show by Creator & writer Little Marvin. ‘Them’ follows the story of the Emory family who moves west to Compton from North Carolina during The Great Migration in the 1950s.

    The Truman Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 35:13


    Could you imagine having your entire life filmed? For some this is a dream, others a nightmare and got Truman Burbank it’s his reality...even if he doesn’t know it. In this film an insurance salesman (Jim Carrey) discovers his while life is actually a reality tv show.

    Judas & The Black Messiah✊

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 91:33


    Join me & special guest, author Jamaalkenya Ashanti (creator of Black Lab Publishing & my Father) in a discussion about the Black Panthers and what life was like in that time period. If you would like to purchase/download one of Jamaalkenya’s books you can find him on Amazon & Barnes & Nobles. Fred Hampton(Daniel Kaluuya), a young, charismatic activist, becomes Chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party - putting him directly in the crosshairs of the government, the FBI, and the Chicago Police. But to destroy the revolution, the authorities are going to need a man on the inside.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 100:20


    Looking for a film filled with magic & a heavy dash of revenge? Look no further than Christopher Nolan’s 2006 dramatic mystery thriller, starring Hugh Jackman & Christian Bale who become entangled in an intense rivalry. Are you watching closely? Blink & you might miss the clues Nolan leaves behind like a crook in the night. With special guest Sam who is an Irish videographer & editor in his own right. Sam’s IG handle is: @StudioVP_ie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 22:34


    Malcolm & Marie gives us a peak inside the relationship of an emerging director (John David Washington) & his girlfriend (Zendaya) after they return home from his 1st movie premiere & they await reviews from critics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 31:21


    How far would you do to avenge your best friend? In this him we follow Cassie played by Carey Mulligan as she shows just how far she’s willing to go in honor of friendship.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 35:36


    What would you do to have justice for your son? In this film created by writer & director Nate Parker we will soon find our answer. We see the documentary story of Lincoln who lost his 14 year old son about a year prior by a police officer during a traffic stop. Fed up by the system & wanting justice he takes matters into his own hands.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 38:15


    Pieces of a Woman (2020) will make your heart sink before the movie title appears on your screen. We follow Martha, played by Vanessa Kirby(Hobbs & Shaw,The Queen,Mission Impossible:Fallout) for a year as she& her husband Shia LaBeouf(Honey boy Fury,The Tax Collector) navigate life after the sudden passing of their newborn child during a home birth. Can Martha figure out how to continue living after such tragedy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 102:07


    On this episode I cover Trey Edward Schultz 2019 film ‘Waves’ that stars Kelvin Harrison Jr as Trey,a teen wrestler trying to navigate life in sunny Florida. ‘Waves’ ripples across the screen & will pull you in. W/ special guest @Kevinq.t

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 46:06


    Some things are hard to swallow...Carlo Mirabella-Davis’ 2020 dramatic thriller will have you cringe in your seat as we follow the story of the young & beautiful Hunter (played by Hayley Bennett). Hunter has seemingly ‘hit the lottery’ marrying into a wealthy family. Things seem to be going well even though she lives a rather dull life as a housewife/trophy wife, who was picked more aid for her genetics and need for perfection. She finds out she is pregnant & she should be overjoyed, right? Everyone else seems to be & for an unknown reason she begins to swallow objects.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 30:58


    Girls really do get it done... The 5th film from the eclectic Quentin Tarantino,‘Death Proof’ takes us on a wild ride, following Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell) & the lovely ladies he stalks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 44:05


    What’s your favorite heist movie? This week I talk about my favorite heist movies. Which one is the best and why? That question will be answered as soon as you hit play.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 80:05


    On this weeks episode I conjure up my thoughts on writer/director Zoe Lister-Jones 2020 sequel to The Craft (1996) 24 years later, what has changed? Does this 2nd installment give us that nostalgic feel of the 90s original that is a certified cult classic? Tune in to find out!

    ☕️Get Out & Us✂️

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 111:35


    On this week’s episode I tackle Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ & ‘Us’ w/ my guest Marcia Bacchus. We highlight the cinematic genius that he is and how he conveys the black experience through a lens with his heavy foreshadowing. Marcia’s Social media info: Instgram:@marcia.raine Twitter: @itacienega

    ✨The Craft✨

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 140:03


    This week I welcome my first guest Courtney to discuss the 1996 witch cult classic ‘The Craft’ in true quarantine fashion. Courtney is an artist based in Dallas, if you’d like to see her work contact her via Instagram @CourtneyCoyote

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 38:53


    Cuties or Mignonnes as it’s called in French is a coming of age story about 11 year old Amy (Fathia Youssouf), this is the debut film from writer/director Maïmouna Doucouré. Which upon watching reminded me of another coming of age film Thirteen (2003) that debut 17 years ago at the Sundance film festival.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 34:47


    It’s Spooky season & to kick it off I’m diving into director/writer Michael Haneke’s chilling 2007 horror ‘Funny Games’. This film is about two psychopathic young men who take a family hostage in their cabin. Starring Naomi Watts (Ann), Tim Roth (George), Michael Putt(Paul) & Brady Corbet as Peter.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 23:00


    Debut film from writer director duo Gerard Bush & Christopher Renz, Antebellum is a nightmarish film staring Janelle Monáe in her first leading role as Veronica (a very successful author) or rather Eden (a woman who is hell bent on escaping life on the plantation). Strap in for this thriller that’s a bit of a sleeper until it jolts you awake.

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