What was happening in the world when each movie came out? What was happening in cinematic history?
You also get Jurassic world this week! Sorry... Jurassic World Dominion is a 2022 American science fiction action film directed by Colin Trevorrow, written by Trevorrow and Emily Carmichael and based on a story by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. It is a sequel to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), and the sixth installment in the Jurassic Parkfranchise, and the third and final film in the Jurassic World trilogy, and the conclusion to the storyline started in the original Jurassic Park trilogy. As with its predecessors, Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley produced the film with Trevorrow and Jurassic Park (1993) director Steven Spielberg acting as executive producers. The film stars an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, BD Wong, and Omar Sy. Dern, Goldblum, and Neill reprise their roles from the Jurassic Park trilogy, appearing together for the first time since the 1993 film. The film is set four years after the events of Fallen Kingdom, with dinosaurs now living alongside humans around the world.
This episode we review the new Top Gun! Top Gun: Maverick is a 2022 American action drama film directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie, from a story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks. The sequel to Top Gun (1986), the film stars Tom Cruise as Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell reprising his role from the original, alongside Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer. Set 36 years after its predecessor, it follows Maverick's reluctant return to the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program, where he must confront his past as he trains a group of younger aviators, among them the son of Maverick's deceased best friend.
This episode we take a look at the latest King adaptation with Firestarter. It's so good, Scott didn't even bother watching it, leaving Jason and Monica to face the flames alone. Firestarter is a 2022 American science fiction thriller film directed by Keith Thomas, from a screenplay by Scott Teems, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King and serving as a remake of the 1984 film adaptation. The film stars Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sydney Lemmon, Kurtwood Smith, John Beasley, Michael Greyeyes, and Gloria Reuben. It is produced by Jason Blum and Akiva Goldsman under their Blumhouse Productions and Weed Road Pictures banners, respectively, alongside BoulderLight Pictures and Angry Adam Pictures.
This episode we talk about The Northman. Scott talks way to much about Alexander Skarsgard's muscles and how much Bjork scares him. The Northman is a 2022 American epic historical film directed by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sjón. Based on the legend of Amleth, the film stars co-producer Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe. The plot follows Amleth, a Viking prince who sets out on a quest to avenge the murder of his father.
It's time to jump back into the multiverse of Marvel with Doctor Strange and the Multiverse Of Madness. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a 2022 American superhero film based on Marvel Comicsfeaturing the character Doctor Strange. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to Doctor Strange (2016) and the 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Sam Raimi, written by Michael Waldron, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange, alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Rachel McAdams. In the film, Strange protects America Chavez (Gomez), a teenager capable of traveling the multiverse, from Wanda Maximoff (Olsen).
NIC FUCKIN' CAGE!!!! We talk about The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a 2022 American action comedy film directed by Tom Gormican, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Etten. The film stars Nicolas Cage as a fictionalised version of himself, along with a supporting cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tiffany Haddish. Filming began in the many cities including Croatia on October 5, 2020. The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 12, 2022, and was released in the United States on April 22, 2022, by Lionsgate. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances and chemistry of Cage and Pascal.
Do you hate yourself? Well we have the double feature for you! The Bubble is a 2022 American comedy film directed by Judd Apatow from a screenplay co-written with Pam Brady. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, Maria Bakalova, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Kate McKinnon, Pedro Pascal, Guz Khan, Peter Serafinowiczand Harry Trevaldwyn. The Lost City is a 2022 American action-adventure comedy film directed by the Nee brothers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Oren Uziel and Dana Fox, from a story conceived by Seth Gordon.[6] The film stars Sandra Bullockand Channing Tatum as a novelist and her cover model, respectively, who must escape a billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) and find the lost ancient city depicted in one of her books; Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Brad Pitt also star.
This episode we review Pixar's latest Turning Red. Turning Red is a 2022 American computer-animated fantasy comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film was directed by Domee Shi (in her feature directorial debut), written by Shi and Julia Cho, and produced by Lindsey Collins. It stars the voices of Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Hyein Park, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho, Tristan Allerick Chen, and James Hong.
This episode we review the new horror/comedy Fresh. Fresh is a 2022 American comedy thriller film directed by Mimi Cave, in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Lauryn Kahn. It stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan. The film is a co-production between Legendary Pictures and Hyperobject Industries; Adam McKay produced the film alongside Kevin J. Messick and Maeve Cullinane. The plot follows a young woman who starts dating a charming man, only to discover his horrifying true nature.
Why are we so nostalgic for the things of the past? Why do we want to keep seeing the same movies or the same themes? Lets talk it out.
This episode we leap into adventure! We review Uncharted. Scott gets upset... Uncharted is a 2022 American action-adventure film directed by Ruben Fleischer from a screenplay by Rafe Lee Judkins, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, based on the video game franchise of the same namedeveloped by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It stars Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as his mentor Victor Sullivan, with Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, and Antonio Banderas in supporting roles. In the film, Drake is recruited by Sullivan in a race against corrupt billionaire Santiago Moncada (Banderas) and mercenary leader Jo Braddock (Gabrielle) to locate the fabled treasure of the Magellan expedition
On this episode we review The Batman. The Batman is a 2022 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman. Produced by DC Films, 6th & Idaho, and Dylan Clark Productions, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is a reboot of the Batman film franchise. The film was directed by Matt Reeves, who wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig. It stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman alongside Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell. The film sees Batman, who has been fighting crime in Gotham City for two years, uncover corruption while pursuing the Riddler (Dano), a serial killer who targets Gotham's elite.
This episode we review Moonfall. May god have mercy on us all. Moonfall is a 2022 science fiction disaster film co-written, directed, and produced by Roland Emmerich. The film stars Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Peña, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu, and Donald Sutherland. Shot in Montreal on a $138–146 million production budget, Moonfall is one of the most expensive independently produced films of all time. The film was released in the United States on February 4, 2022, by Lionsgate. It underperformed at the box office, grossing over $39 million against a $140 million production budget, and was met with mixed reviews from critics.
On this episode we review The Book of Boba Fett. he Book of Boba Fett is an American space Western television series created by Jon Favreau for the streaming service Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise, taking place after the events of Return of the Jedi (1983). It is a spin-off from the series The Mandalorianthat features the crime lord and bounty hunter Boba Fett from that series and other Star Wars media. The Book of Boba Fett exists alongside The Mandalorian and its other spin-off Ahsoka. Temuera Morrison stars as the title character, with Ming-Na Wen and Pedro Pascal also starring. All reprise their roles from The Mandalorian and other Star Wars media.
This episode we review Apple TV+'s The Tragedy of Macbeth. The Tragedy of Macbeth is a 2021 American historical thriller film written and directed by Joel Coen and based on the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. It is the first film directed by one of the Coen brothers without the other's involvement. The film stars Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand (who also produced the film), Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, Kathryn Hunter, and Brendan Gleeson.
Just like new Coke its time for new Scream. Or Scream 5. Scream Again. Scream Louder. Scream: Revenge. Whatever It's a new Scream movie!
This episode we look at the new film from Netflix starring, *deep breath*, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande, Scott Mescudi, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep.
The MCU gives us the most epic film since Endgame. Spiderman No Way Home.
Season 3 is here! As we review Ghostbusters Afterlife!
Its here! Our best and worst of 2021. See you guys in season 3.
Twas the night before Christmas, and 3 podcast hosts sat ready to talk about it. That didn't rhyme... Merry Christmas!
Peter Jacksons demented, muppet, masterpiece! Meet the Feebles on this weeks cult classics!
This episode we look at the newest film from Edgar Wright, Last Night in Soho, a ghost film with a bit of a twist.
This episode we look at Repo! The Genetic Opera.
Idris Elba vs Jonathan Majors. It's on in Netflix's latest western.
Daniel Craig returns for his last outing as James Bond in this epic 007 adventure.
Warriors! Come out to play! This episode we look at the cult classic The Warriors.
Genius filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro produces this epic of horror, this week we look at Antlers.
This spooky episode we review the new Halloween film Halloween Kills and we talk about the Slasher genre for our 2021 Halloween special!
This episode of halloween horror week we look back at House on Haunted Hill.
Part one of our Halloween horror week, we look at Jason's pick for a horror movie, Neil Marshall's 2002 cult classic, Dog Soldiers.
This episode of out Cult Classics we look at Withnail & I. Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann star in this classic.
This episode we join Gonzo the great on his journey into the Haunted Mansion. But does this Muppets mini movie hold up to the legacy?
We return to the MCU to talk about Shang Chi.
This episode we look at the cult classic Idiocracy.
This episode we review the new film from Steven Soderbergh, No Sudden Move.
This episode we look at the prequel to the Sopranos, The Many Saints of Newark.
Its a big risk turning a book into a film, but what about a children's book? This episode with the help of author Dave Leys we explore the question.
This episode we are joined by Dave Leys, author of the children's books The Institute of Fantastical Inventions. We discuss The Princess Bride.
Hey fam! This episode we look at the cult classic Attack The Block.
This episode we look at the double feature of Paul Verhoeven's Robocop and Starship Troopers.
This episode we look at the beloved 80's cult classic Highlander, and kind of shit all over it.
We are the writing on the wall! The whisper in the podcast app. This week we review the 2021 Candyman.
This episode we look back at the amazing body of work from the master of pop culture, Quentin Tarantino.
This episode we look at the cult classic Bubba Ho-Tep. Bruce Campbell stars as Elvis and he fights a mummy. No really!
This episode we review Kate, the new action thriller from Netflix starring the amazing Mary Elizabeth Winsted. Theres shooting, lots of it!
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