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Every conversation has three sides and this week Baron, Doc and the Maestro discuss the three compelling acts of Oscar-nominated Triangle of Sadness by Ruben Östlund.   Watch the YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1YR3hVb_haE

After recording the Avatar 2 episode, Baron and Doc sit down with Sean Mackaay to discuss his latest book Lunch Eater - the Raw edition. Check out the full Avatar: Way of Water ep here: https://thatreminds.com/e/0068-avatar-the-way-of-water/ Watch and subscribe to the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/9q1F7Ga2pMs

Doc and Baron have special guest Sean Mackaay on the show to talk about James Cameron's latest, Avatar: The Way of Water. Once again Sean brings a wealth of consideration and insight to our conversation. Watch and subscribe to the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/zoihbLsu7T4

In this ep, Baron and the Doc compare two films in the 'party gone wrong' horror genre: 'Bodies, Bodies, Bodies' (directed by Halina Reign) and Aussie film 'Sissy' (directed by Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes).

In this ep, Baron and the Doc talk about The Stranger, a new film from Blue Tongue films, directed by Thomas M. Wright, Starring Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris. It's another film the boys saw at MIFF, Melbourne International Film Festival. It's since been released in cinemas and on Netflix.   Check out this ep on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/l-XRwBA8yWY

This week Baron and Doc are talking about Three Thousand Years of Longing by legendary Aussie director, George Miller. the film stars Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba. It was part of the great selection of films at the Melbourne International Film Festival this year, but it's also available everywhere in cinemas right now.   Watch and subscribe at the youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/jYULx8y1pnc

When Doc invites Baron to a writing retreat at his beachside cabin they decide to make the most of it and record a bonus episode. On the way to the cabin they stopped by the cinema to watch a 4K restoration of Park Chan-wook's 2003 classic, Oldboy. You could say it's a homework episode as Baron keeps banging on about Park's work, but watching this film is far from a chore.    Watch and subscribe to the Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/5a0zQ4tc-OE

Doc and Baron had Sean on the show to talk about Thor: Love and Thunder a couple weeks back. Here is the bonus discussion they had with Sean about writing novels and scripts, his career and his new impressive substack novel in parts. Check it out. It was a great chat.   Listen to the full Thor Episode here: https://thatreminds.com/e/0063-thor-love-and-thunder/ Watch and subscribe to this on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/I3Akr9OWGZs

Baron and the Doc invite on film critic and author Sean Mackaay to chat about Taika Waititi's new Marvel flick - Thor: Love and Thunder.  There's plenty to talk about in this follow-up to the very successful Thor: Ragnarok.  Sean Mackaay is the author of a number of books which you can find here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/5167401.Sean_Mackaay as well as the recent substack The Author is Dumb, found here: https://authorisdumb.substack.com/ Thor: Love and Thunder stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Russel Crow and Taika Waititi.   Check out the Youtube version of this ep here: https://youtu.be/NwfFHnXApoU

In this episode, Baron and Doc team up with author and monster expert Emma Westwood to work out what on earth Alex Garland trying to say in his latest film, Men.   Emma outshines the boys with her knowledge of film history and theory, and they try to convince her that they're not that scary.   For more of Emma, check out our bonus interview! And read all about her at https://emmawestwood.net/   And you can watch the ep on YouTube too! https://youtu.be/le5Xtsr7tnc

In this bonus episode (companion to #0062 - Men) Baron and Doc interview Emma Westwood, writer, journalist, film aficionado, storyteller and dedicated aesthete of provocative cinema!    If you want to see what Emma reckons about Men, both in general and in Alex Garland's film of the same name, check out our full conversation.   Get the skinny on Emma at https://emmawestwood.net/

What did Top Gun Maverick have Baron and the Doc talking about? Bro films, Sport films, more Bro films, Jennifer Connolly's flair for catching a sunset and much more. Directed by Joseph Kosinksi, Starring Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connolly, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer and Jon Hamm. Check out and subscribe to the Youtube vid here: https://youtu.be/Wl8MyzkUUAw

In this bonus episode (companion to #0060 Doctor Strange) Baron and Doc interview Mike Barry, author and illustrator of graphic novels. Mike is launching his latest work, We Run Tomorrow. The lads talk about this and his work as a storyteller. If you want to see the full episode where Baron, Doc and Mike get into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, click here: Watch the Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/8AFennUknjs Mike's books can be found here! https://mikebarrywashere.com/

This episode Baron and Doc have a guest on with them - Mike Barry, author, illustrator, superhero enthusiast and all-round great guy. It's multiverse madness once again. Thank God Mike seems to know what's going on. If you are interested in listening to the interview with Mike that happened just before the lads got into this film with him, then click here: Or watch this ep on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/1YY1LOJR244 Get Mike's books here! https://mikebarrywashere.com/  

Baron and the Doc get their hot dog fingerprints all over the latest offering from Daniels (Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert)...Everything Everywhere All At Once, starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Juy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.   If you like their voices, check out their faces on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zih2zpRhiPk  

Baron and the Doc take a peek under the latest batsuit and imagine what Matt Reeves's mood board might have looked like. Find out what they were reminded of while watching The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz. If you want to see their pretty faces too, you can go to the YouTube ep here: https://youtu.be/Tu8a-RyRyoc

Baron and the Doc get incredibly artsy as they discuss crows, aspect ratios and 'peak Denzel Washington' in The Tragedy of Macbeth by Joel Coen.

The lads risked it all and went to a cinema to see Uncharted, the new Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg film, directed by Ruben Fleischer. The company, and the wine, popcorn and ice cream deal, was well worth it, but the film itself... you'll have to listen to find out what Baron and the Doc thought about that.   Check out the ep on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/_01bfkc5e8I

Don't Look Up! But do check out what Baron and the Doc, and special guest Akwasi (stand-up comedian), had to say about the new film by Adam McKay, starring Leo DiCaprio, Jennifer Laurence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry and too many stars to mention. Akwasi Osei-Tutu, a stand-up comedian and top bloke, joins Baron and the Doc in this special episode. Find out more about Akwasi, book a show, and follow his exploits at akwasicomedian.com and @akwasicomedian on all the socials. You can also check out this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/9UMq82EebMs

Baron and the Doc are joined by their favourite Neapolitan Sal (a.k.a. 'The Maestro') to help make sense of 1980s Naples in The Hand of God, by director Paolo Sorrentino.   If you're keen to catch a glimpse of the elusive Maestro, check out the ep on youtube: https://youtu.be/ubXz0nQekrc

Has Denis Villeneuve done it again? Is Dune the film we've hoped it will be? Baron and the Doc discuss the book, Jodorowsky's Dune, David Lynch's 1984 Dune and Denis' Dune part 1. There's lots to cram in and not enough time to cover it all (a bit like the film itself). Want to see our ruggedly handsome faces? Check out the youtube here: https://youtu.be/AfUyW18Sm-w

Last Night in Soho had Baron and the Doc at hello, but then almost lost them!   Despite the road bumps they were full of praise for director Edgar Wright and his enigmatic cast led by Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy.   Listen here or watch the boys on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y3o87PdMkdo    

Baron and the Doc are more than a little confounded by the new Marvel superhero film, Eternals. But they try to get to the bottom of it all and deliver some sensible commentary. Directed by the great Chloé Zhao, featuring a star-studded cast including Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kit Harrington, Kumail Nanjiani, Barry Keoghan and many more familiar faces. Check out the episode on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/S5P1EWVFiH8

In their 50th episode, Baron and the Doc run out of time to talk about everything they loved about violent Korean Netflix sensation, Squid Game. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk and starring the incredible Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon and Jung Ho-yeon (and our hosts messed up the pronunciation of all of them!) Check out the YouTube episode here: https://youtu.be/kiai2gAbJ-Y 

Baron and Doc spend a little Time watching some British drama. Sean Bean shows us his softer side and Doc admits he almost cried. Check out the Youtube episode here: https://youtu.be/UK4d5OL3fmg

Baron and the Doc brush up on their Spanish and give you their take on Language Lessons, a lockdown collaboration between Natalie Morales and Mark Duplass. Tune in here, or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kis1p1QgNG0

Baron and the Doc saw the new Anders Thomas Jensen film starring Mads Mikkelsen, Riders of Justice, at the 69th Melbourne International Film Festival. They couldn't wait to get on zoom and talk about this wonderful film, break down their favourite parts and share what it reminded them of.  Tune in here and over at Youtube: https://youtu.be/al-GN4nEIN8

Baron and the Doc decide to take in a little Disney with Cruella, the origin story of Cruella de Vil. The guys had a lot of fun discussing the film and the memorable performances of Emma Stone and Emma Thompson.   Check out the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OaWg4iPKuXM

The preview of Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead had us as hello, but we talk about whether our love affair with his zombies lasted the distance. Starring the enormous Dave Bautista and the less bulky Ella Purnell. Check out the episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/j0-FpOvM6L0

This week Baron and the Doc review the many-Oscar-winning film Nomadland, created by Chloé Zhao and starring Frances McDormand. We try not to stray too far off the beaten path, but true nomad style, end up taking a couple interesting detours on the way. Check out the episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/5a__R_Qls7Q

Baron and Doc sink into Zack Snyder's 4 hour long recut of Justice League and try to make heads or tails of the many different choices between the cinematic release and this one. What we can agree on - there's stuff we like and stuff we don't. It's a good discussion, so join us to find out more. Check out the Youtube Ep: https://youtu.be/rKN5X24dx4Y

Baron and the Doc discuss The Father, directed by Florian Zeller and with a stellar cast led by 2021 Best Actor Oscar winner Sir Anthony Hopkins.    Watch the youtube episode at https://youtu.be/0uKqBniu5bE  

Baron and Doc discuss Judas and the Black Messiah. Directed by Shaka King and with very strong performances from Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons.   Watch the youtube episode at: https://youtu.be/oHCpTLDb97c

After watching Minari, Baron and Doc top up their glasses, discuss Korean cinema, the Walking Dead guy, and the Golden Globe buzz around the film. Minari was written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung, and stars Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, and Will Patton.   Check out the youtube ep at: https://youtu.be/hT-OtmAmULc

We loved 'The Hunt', so were super excited to drink too much and then talk about Thomas Vinterberg's latest film, 'Another Round. Starring Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen and Magnus Millang.   Check out the youtube ep here: https://youtu.be/0rMZZ544Dbo

Listen to our breakdown of the new (well, not that new) Christopher Nolan film, Tenet. Starring John David Washington, Elizabeth Debicki, Robert Pattinson and Kenneth Branagh. Watch on youtube here: https://youtu.be/UomY7inSrXg

Baron and the Doc go back to 1984 to check out the latest film in DC's Wonder Woman franchise. Midway through the episode, they prove themselves to be the real superheroes after being evacuated from their makeshift studio at the Pentridge Prison Palace Cinemas. Wonder Woman 1984 is directed by Patty Jenkins and stars Gal Gadot (mispronounced by the Doc!), Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig and Pedro Pascal.   Check out the youtube ep at: https://youtu.be/-VWbTh8PT7U

This week Baron and the Doc watch and debate the not yet released Promising Young Woman, starring Carey Mulligan. It's a challenging and confronting film, but also a wild and fun ride. We really enjoyed this chat, which we recorded at the Pentridge Prison Palace Cinemas for the first time. Written and Directed by Emerald Fennell, her debut feature. Also starring Adam Brody, Ray Nicholson, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge, Bo Burnham. Check out the Youtube ep at: https://youtu.be/sGoHV-RjwUc

Baron and The Doc never shut up about The Shining, so were both itching to talk about its sequel, Doctor Sleep. Written and directed by Mike Flanagan, based on the book by Stephen King, with more than a dash of Stanley Kubrick, and starring Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran and Cliff Curtis.   Check out the Youtube ep here: https://youtu.be/35G4klC70ow

Baron and The Doc chat about His House and all that it reminds them of. Directed by Remi Weekes, written by Remi Weekes and Felicity Evans, and starring the great Wunmi Mosaku and Sope Dirisu.   Check the ep out on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Q3vdm6HVb9Q

Baron and The Doc watched The Get Together as their last film at the Austin Film Festival 2020. Directed by Will Bakke, written by Will Bakke and Michael B Allen, and starring Courtney Parchman, Alejandro Rose-Garcia, Johanna Braddy, Jacob Artist, Chad Werner and Luxy Banner. This is a Texan indie you won't want to miss. Find out what Baron and The Doc thought about the film.   Check out the youtube vid here: https://youtu.be/IMGcqA1TUuc

Baron and The Doc watch and review another Austin Film Festival film - The Blue Orchid ( Den Blå Orkidé ). Directed by Carl Marott and starring Joachim Fjelstrup, Ken Vedsegaard, Julie Grundtvig Wester, Shelly Levy and Mattias Naan. The Blue Orchid was a staff pick at the festival.  Watch this ep on youtube here: https://youtu.be/DTsm642IUoo

Baron and The Doc discuss Reboot Camp, directed by Ivo Raza and starring David Lipper, Keli Price and Maya Stojan. Plus David Koechner, Eric Roberts and…Ja Rule! Reboot Camp won the Audience Award for Comedy Vanguard Feature at Austin Film Festival.   Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/QDPouTVNu7w

Baron and The Doc watch and discuss their next Austin Film Festival film, Standard or Estándar, a Spanish film by Fernando González Gómez. It stars  Niko Verona, Susana Abaitua, Jesús Vidal, Manuel de Blas and Ramiro Blas. Check out the youtube version here: https://youtu.be/o5hw2BGVNJM  

Baron and The Doc continue their Austin Film Festival extravaganza with a review of The Arbors, directed by Clayton Witmer and starring Drew Matthews.   Check out the ep on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/4JYdJPFe7ZA

Baron and The Doc review Murder Bury Win - another Austin Film Festival film - Directed by Felipe Mucci, written by Sebastian Pigott, starring Gil Bellows, Tony Curran, Sebastian Pigott and Joe Dinicol.   Check out the youtube version here: https://youtu.be/OpZzSE5Ofd4

Baron and The Doc check out their first Austin Film Festival film - Murder Bury Win - Directed by Michael Lovan, written by John Hart and Michael Lovan, starring Mikelen Walker, Erich Lane, Henry Alexander Kelly and Craig Cackowski. This is the first of many Austin Film Festival selection the boys will review, so watch, listen, enjoy and stay tuned for more.   Check this ep out on youtube: https://youtu.be/VnrBHdBBwRM

Baron and the Doc just watched the full season of The Haunting Of Bly Manor, the follow up season to the very successful Haunting of Hill House, available on Netflix. Directed by Mike Flanagan, starring Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Amelia Eve, T'Nia Miller, Rahul Kohli, Tahirah Sharif, Amelie Bea Smith, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Henry Thomas and Carla Gugino. There is too much to cover in this episode! You will just have to watch and listen to find out what Baron and the Doc thought of The Haunting of Bly Manor!   Check out the youtube vid here: https://youtu.be/AEHUBkULgRQ

Baron and the Doc will be bringing That Reminds Me Of... to the Austin Film Festival. The boys will be watching a bunch of films and posting up reviews and commentary as they do. Come for the ride, get a film badge for the festival if you haven't already, and stay tuned!

Baron and the Doc head off to 1968 New York City, for the remake of the off broadway play, The Boys In The Band, new to Netflix.  Directed by Joe Mantello, written by Mart Crowley, starring Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, and Matt Bomer.  This film is a little outside of the regular wheelhouse for the Doc and Baron, but the complicated characters and relationships provide plenty to talk about.    You can also check out the ep on youtube at https://youtu.be/VnnG0WVgeIU

In this episode Baron and the Doc talk about the new Netflix film Enola Holmes.  Directed by Harry Bradbeer, written by Jack Thorne, adapted from a Nancy Springer book, starring Mille Bobby Brown, Henry Caville and Helena Bonham Carter.  It's a YA film but find out what Baron and the Doc, two comparatively old dudes, thought about it. You may be surprised!    You can also check out the ep on youtube at https://youtu.be/odTyc8OZUWo