Podcasts about film night

It's a Christmas Miracle - Two holiday episodes! Unfortunately, Ty may get put on the naughty list for his Ty-raids in this episode.  But you know who else is on the naughty list? Cameron Diaz. Just saying. Join us for a second holiday treat.  Find out where that cottage is... or if it ever was! Who is Mr. Napkin head? What was Jude Law's favorite part of filming? Can he be any cuter? Short answer: No, he cannot.  Thank you for joining us this year. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! See you in 2025! Love, Summers Off  

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THAT CHRISTMAS (2024), from director Simon Otto with a screenplay by Richard Curtis, Peter Souter and Andrew Dawson.  In this animated feature, several characters' stories become somewhat entwined as a blizzard hits a small English town of Wellington-on-Sea during Christmas with Santa (Brian Cox) narrating. The film clocks in at 1 h and 31 m, is rated PG and is currently streaming on Netflix.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ThatChristmas  #RichardCurtis  #PeterSouter  #AndrewDawson  #SimonOtto  #BrianCox  #Santa  #BillNighy  #LighthouseBill  #GuzKhan  #Dasher  #JackWisniewski  #Danny  #ZazieHayhurst  #Sam  #SiennaSayer  #Charlie  #IndiaBrown  #Bernadette  #FionaShaw  #MsTrapper  #JodieWhittaker  #MrsWilliams  #FreddieSpry  #Teddy  #AvaTalbot  #Scarlett  #KuhuAgarwal  #Nisha  #LollyAdefope  #MrsMcNutt  #RhysDarby  #MrMcNutt  #BronteSmith  #Eve  #SindhuVee  #MrsMulji  #Holidays  #Holidays2024  #HolidayAnimation  #Animation  @Netflix  #FridayFamilyFilmNight --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

TRIGGER WARNING: In which the Mister joins me in reviewing SILENT NIGHT (2021), from writer/director Camille Griffin.  In what is allegedly a dark comedy, old friends decide to get together at a remote English country mansion to celebrate their last Christmas ever.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 32 m, is not rated but be aware of language and talk of suicide in the story.  This is currently streaming on Netflix but also available to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #KeiraKnightley  #Nell  #MatthewGoode  #Simon  #RomanGriffinDavis  #Art  #LilyRoseDepp  #Sophie  #SopeDirisu  #James  #KirbyHowellBaptiste  #Alex  #LucyPunch  #Bella  #RufusJones  #Tony  #AnnabelleWallis  #Sandra  #DavidaMcKenzie  #Kitty  #HardyGriffinDavis  #Hardy  #GilbyGriffinDavis  #Thomas  #TrudieStyler  #Nicole  #FemaleFilmmakerFriday  @Netflix  ⁠@AMC+⁠  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing LOGAN'S RUN (1976), from the novel by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson and a screenplay by David Zelag Goodman, the film is directed by Michael Anderson.  In a futuristic society where everyone is assigned a lifespan of 30 years, a Sandman named Logan 5 (Michael York) is tasked with hunting down "Runners" who defy this mandate. During an investigation he is forced by the computer systems controlling society to become a Runner himself so that he may find and destroy the place Runners call "Sanctuary".  The film clocks in at 1 h and 59 m, is rated PG and is currently streaming on Tubi but also available to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#LogansRun  #WilliamFNolan  #GeorgeClaytonJohnson  #DavidZelagGoodman  #MichaelAnderson  #MichaelYork  #Logan  #Logan5  #JennyAgutter  #Jessica  #RichardJordan  #Francis  #RoscoeLeeBrown  #Box  #FarrahFawcett  #Holly  #MichaelAndersonJr  #Doc  #PeterUstinov  #OldMan  #Dystopian  #SciFi  @Tubi  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing ROBOCOP (1987), from director Paul Verhoeven with a screenplay by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner.  In a city overrun by violent criminals, a newly transferred police officer, Alex Murphy (Peter Weller), is killed in the line of duty only to have his body transformed by a greedy and unscrupulous corporation into a cyborg enforcer of justice - RoboCop. This iconic 80s classic blends police drama with sci-fi elements, exploring themes of corporate greed, law enforcement, and humanity in a dystopian future. The film clocks in at 1 h and 42 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Max but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#RoboCop  #RoboCop1987  #PaulVerhoeven  #EdwardNeumeier  #MichaelMiner  #PeterWeller  #AlexMurphy  #RonnyCox  #DickJones  #NancyAllen  #AnneLewis  #MiguelFerrer  #BobMorton  #KurtwoodSMith  #ClarenceBoddicker  #RobertDoQui  SgtReed  #RayWise  #LeonNash  #FeltonPerry  #Johnson  #PaulMcCrane  #EmilAntonowsky  #CalvinJung  #SteveMinh  #JesseDGoins  #JoeCox  @streamonmax @PrimeVideo #FridayFamilyFilmNight --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

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In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE FATHER  (1988), from a play from Florian Zeller, the film has a screenplay from Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller and is directed by Zeller.  Presented through the diminishing and confused perspective of an elderly man, Anthony (an absolutely heartbreakingly beautiful Sir Anthony Hopkins) suffering from dementia, this film tells the story of a father and his daughter (Olivia Colman as Anne) struggling to deal with his condition.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 37 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently streaming on Starz but also available to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheFather  #FlorianZeller  #ChristopherHampton  #AnthonyHopkins  #Anthony  #OliviaColman  #Anne  #ImogenPoots  #Laura  #RufusSewell  #Paul  #OliviaWilliams  #Catherine  #MarkGatiss  #Bill  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (2023), from director Thea Sharrock with a screenplay by Jonny Sweet.  Scandal and outrage tear the small English town of Littlehampton apart as extremely vulgar letters begin first appearing and targeting the Swan household, and in particular, Edith (Olivia Colman), and rowdy Rose (Jessie Buckley) is soon charged.  But once the bawdy letter writer targets more of the local's mailboxes and suspecting there's more here than meets the eye, a gaggle of the town's women - Gladys (Anjana Vasan), Mabel (Eileen Atkins), Ann (Joanna Scanlan) and Kate (Lolly Adefope) - are soon on the case to solve this mystery.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 40 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Netflix.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. This episode of the podcast goes out to a very formidable woman, colleague and friend - HBD Christina D! #WickedLittleLetters  #Thea Sharrock  #JonnySweet  #OliviaColman  #Edith  #JessieBuckley  #Rose  #TimothySpall  #Edward  #GemmaJones  #Victoria  #AnjanaVasan  #Gladys  #EileenAtkins  #Mabel  #JoannaScanlan  #Ann  #LollyAdefope  #Kate  #AlishaWeir  #Nancy  #MalachiKirby  #Bill  #HughSkinner  #ConstablePapperwick  #PaulChahidi  #ConstableSpedding  #StrangerThanFiction  #TrueStory  #FemaleFilmmakerFriday  #FridayFamilyFilmNight --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ORIGIN (1988), from writer/director Ava DuVernay.  This film is a biographical dramatization based on the life and writings of American journalist and author, Isabel Wilkerson (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), dealing with multiple familial deaths while researching the origins behind systemic racism after the death of Trayvon Martin rocks the nation.  This research becomes her critically acclaimed book, CASTE: THE ORIGINS OF OUR DISCONTENTS.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 21 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently streaming on Hulu but also available to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #Origin  #IsabelWilkerson  #AvaDuVernay  #AunjanueEllisTaylor  #Isabel  #JonBernthal  #Brett  #NiecyNash  #Marion  #EmilyYancy  #Ruby  ##FemaleFilmmakerFriday  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing EMILIA PÉREZ (2024), from director Jacques Audiard with a screenplay by Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain and Léa Mysius.  After a dangerous drug lord presents a young lawyer, Rita, (Zoe Saldana)  with an offer she can't refuse, she finds herself in the center of an intriguing story that transforms the lives of everyone involved. The film clocks in at 2 h and 12 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Netflix.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #EmiliaPerez  #JacquesAudiard  #ThomasBidegain  #LéaMysius  #Emilia  #Manitas  #KarlaSofíaGascón  #Rita  #ZoeSaldana  #SelenaGomez  #Jessi  #AdrianaPaz  #Epifanía  #EdgarRamírez  #GustavoBrun  #MarkIvanir  #DrWasserman  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THEY LIVE (1988), from writer/director John Carpenter from the short story "Eight O'Clock in the Morning" by Ray Nelson.  After donning a pair of seemingly ordinary sunglasses, a homeless drifter named Nada (wrestling legend, Roddy Piper) finds his eyes literally opened to a reality that is far more twisted and terrifying than what They want you to believe.  Keith David stars as Frank and Meg Foster is Holly.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 34 m, is rated R and is available to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheyLive  #RayNelson  #EightOClockInTheMorning  #JohnCarpenter  #RoddyPiper  #Nada  #KeithDavid  #Frank  #MegFoster  #Holly  #FridayFamilyFilmNight Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing POLTERGEIST (1982), from director Tobe Hoopers with a screenplay by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais and Mark Victor.  In this classic 80's horror film, the Freeling family face their worst nightmare when the youngest among them, Carol Anne (Heather O'Rourke) is abducted into the spirit world by the lost souls that haunt their suburban home.  Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams star as her parents, Dominique Dunne and Oliver Robins play her siblings and character actors Beatrice Straight, Richard Lawson, James Karen and Zelda Rubenstein round out the cast.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 54 m, is rated PG and is available to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #Poltergeist  #StevenSpielberg  #MichaelGrais  #MarkVictor  #TobeHooper  #CraigTNelson  #Steve  #JoBethWilliams  Diane  #BeatriceStraight  #DrLesh  #DominiqueDunner  #Dana  #OliverRobins  #Robbie  #HeatherORourke  #CarolAnne  #RichardLawson  #Ryan  #MartinCasella  #Marty  #ZeldaRubinstein  #Tangina  #JamesKaren  #MrTeague  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing MADAME (2017), from director Amanda Sthers with a screenplay by Amanda Sthers and Matthew Robbins. After filling a seat at a dinner party for her pretentious employer, a maid, Maria (Rossy de Palma), finds herself swept up in an unexpected romance that threatens to break the norms of the social hierarchy. The film clocks in at 1 h and 31 m, is rated TV-14 and is streaming on Fandor, Fawesome, Prime Video, The Roku Channel and Tubi but is available to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #Madame  #AmandaSthers  #MatthewRobbins  #RossydePalma  #Maria  #ToniCollette  #Anne  #HarveyKeitel  #Bob  #MichaelSmiley  #David  #TomHughes  #Steven  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ARTHUR (1981), from writer/director Steve Gordon. An alcoholic playboy (Dudley Moore) must choose between an arranged marriage which would allow him to continue his life of hedonistic debauchery or the only woman (Liza Minnelli) he was ever truly loved. The film clocks in at 1 h and 37 m, is rated PG and is available to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #Arthur  #SteveGordon  #DudleyMoore  #Arthur  #LizaMinnelli  #Linda  #JohnGielgud  #Hobson  #GeraldineFitgerald  #Martha  #JillEikenberry  #Susan  #StephenElliott  #Burt  #TedRoss  #Bitterman  #BarneyMartin  #Ralph  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983), from director Jack Clayton and a screenplay by Ray Bradbury, from the novel by the same name, written by Ray Bradbury. When a mysterious carnival comes to a small town two young boys, Will Halloway (Vidal Peterson) and Jim Nightshade (Shawn Carson) find themselves the target of an ancient evil. The film clocks in at 1 h and 35 m, is rated PG and is available to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#SomethingWickedThisWayComes  #RayBradbury  #JackClayton  #SpookySeason  #FridayFamilyFilmNight Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2023), from writers/directors Cameron and Colin Cairnes. The last episode of a would-be late night talk show king is finally unearthed showing the deadly consequence of summoning the supernatural on live television.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 41 m, and is rated R.  It is streaming on AMC+ and Hulu but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.   #LateNightWithTheDevil #CameronCairnes  #ColinCairnes  #DavidDastmalchian  #JaclDelroy  #IngridTorelli  #Lilly  #LauraGordon  #DrJuneRossMitchell  #FayssalBazzi  #Christou  #RhysAuteri  #Gus  #IanBliss  #CarmichaelHaig  #SpookySeason  @AMCplus  @Hulu  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing LIFEFORCE (1985), from director Tobe Hooper, and screenplay credit to Colin Wilson, Dan O'Bannon and Don Jakoby.  Horror from beyond the stars is unleashed upon the UK as space-vampires threaten to turn the entire populace into exploding zombies. Humanity's only hope is an American astronaut who is somehow psychically bonded to one of the alien/vampires.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 41 m, and is rated R.  It is streaming on Freevee, PlutoTv, Prime Video and Tubi but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.  #Lifeforce #TobeHooper #ColinWilson #DanOBannon #DonJakoby  #SpookySeason @AmazonFreevee  @PlutoTV  @PrimeVideo⁠  @Tubi  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing BEETLEJUICE (1988), from director Tim Burton and a screenplay by Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson and Warren Skaaren. A recently deceased couple, the Maitlands (Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin) do their best to rid their home of it's obnoxious new residents, the Deetzs (Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones) but in doing so, will all of them fall victims to the mischievous "bio-exorcist" named Beetlejuice? The film clocks in at 1 h and 32 m, is rated PG and currently streaming on Max, TBS, TNT, The Roku Channel and to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice  #TimBurton  #MichaelMcDowell  #LarryWilson  #WarrenSkaaren  #MichaelKeaton  #Beetlejuice  #WinonaRyder  #Lydia  #CatherineOHara  #JeffreyJones #Charles #GlennShadix #Otho  @StreamOnMax @TBS @TNT @PrimeVideo #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY (2022), from director Luis Javier Henaine, and screenplay credit to Ricardo Aguado-Fentanes and Luis Javier Henaine.  In a race against time, a crime scene photographer, Santiago (Harold Torres) desperately hunts for a cure after he is inflicted with a crippling supernatural curse.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 40 m, and is rated TV-MA.  It is streaming on Netflix.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #DisappearCompletely  #DesaparecerPorCompleto  #LuisJavierHenaine  #RicardoAguadoFentanes  #HaroldTorres  #Santiago  #TeteEspinoza  #Marcelo  @Netflix⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNight   Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE (2024), from director Tim Burton and a screenplay by Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson and Alfred Gough.  The self proclaimed "ghost with the most", Beetlejuice returns to haunt three generations of the Deetz family in this sequel to the 1988 film.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 45 m, is rated PG-13 and currently in theaters and to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice  #TimBurton  #MichaelMcDowell  #LarryWilson  #AlfredGough  #MichaelKeaton  #Beetlejuice  #WinonaRyder  #Lydia  #CatherineOHara  #Delia  #JennaOrtega  #Astrid  #JustinTheroux  #Rory  #WillemDafoe  #WolfJackson  #MonicaBellucci  #Delores  #ArthurConti  #Jeremy  @PrimeVideo⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNight Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE (2024), from writer/director Greg Jardin.  Former friends reunite after a long absence to celebrate and reconnect with one another at a secluded country mansion. But when one brings a new party game he's invented they are all forced into a mind bending experience that will change their lives forever.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 43 m, is rated R and currently streaming on Netflix and to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #ItsWhatsInside  #Greg Jardin  #BrittanyOGrady  #Shelby  #JamesMorosini  #Cyrus  #DevonTerrell  #Reuben  #NinaBloomgarden  #Maya  @AlyciaDebnamCarey  #Nikki  #GavinLeatherwood  #Dennis  #ReinaHardesty  #Brooke  #DavidThompson  #Forbes  @Netflix  ⁠@PrimeVideo⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ABIGAIL (2024), from directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and screenplay credit to Stephen Shields and Guy Busick.  A kidnapping takes an unexpected and horrific turn for a group of criminals when the child they abducted turns out to be a bloodthirsty vampire.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 49 m, and is rated R.  It is streaming on Peacock and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #Abigail  #MattBettinelliOlpin  #TylerGillett  #StephenShields  #GuyBusick  #MelissaBarrera  #Joey  #DanStevens  #frank  #AlishaWeir  #Abigail  #KathrynNewton  #Sammy  #WilliamCatlett  #Rickles  #KevinDurand  #Peter  #AngusCloud  #Dean  #GiancarloEsposito  #Lambert  @Peacock⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNight   Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

TRIGGER WARNING: this is an anime for adults with sex, nudity and violence throughout the story. In which the Mister joins me in reviewing WELCOME CITY (1987), from a novel by Hideyuki Kikuchi, and screenplay credit to Yoshiaki Kawajiri and Norio Osada, this film is directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.  A human man and a woman from the demon world must work together to protect a perverted old man who is the key to ensuring a lasting peace treaty between the human and demon worlds.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 38 m, and is rated PG-13.  It is to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #WickedCity  # HideyukiKikuchi  #YoshiakiKawajiri  #NorioOsada  @Tubi  @PrimeVideo  @PlutoTV  @Plex  @Freevee  #FridayFamilyFilmNight   Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing FROM UP ON POPPY HILL (2011), directed by Gorô Miyazaki, from a script by Hayao Miyazaki and Keiko Niwa, the film is based on the comic by Tetsurô Sayama and Chizuru Takahashi.  This coming-of-age tale set in 1963 Japan follows Umi, a young girl as she navigates the challenges of growing up amidst social and cultural changes. She forms a connection with Shun, a classmate with a secret past and together, they work to preserve a beloved school club house and uncover the truth about their families.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 3 m, is rated PG and currently streaming on Max and to buy/rent from Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #FromUpOnPoppyHill  #StudioGhibli  # GorôMiyazaki    # HayaoMiyazaki    # KeikoNiwa    #DaveHolstein  #TetsurôSayama  # ChizuruTakahashi  @StreamOnMax  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THELMA (2024), from writer/director Josh Margolin.  When the fiercely independent Thelma (an absolutely fabulous June Squibb) gets scammed out of $10,000 her family thinks it might be time to move her into an assisted living facility.  After overhearing their plans, she sets out on a quest to not only prove she can be independent but find the scammers and get her money back.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 38 m, and is rated PG-13.  It is to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. This episode of the podcast goes out to Suzy, an old friend, and Angie, a new friend but both very very dear friends. #Thelma  #JoshMargolin  #JuneSquibb  #Thelma  #FredHechinger  #Daniel  #RichardRoundtree  #Ben  #ParkerPosey  #Gail  #ClarkGregg  #Alan  #BunnyLevine  #Mona  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight   Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing INSIDE OUT 2 (2024), directed by Kelsey Mann, from a script by Meg LeFauve, Dave Holstein and Kelsey Mann.  Puberty is messy in this fantastic sequel to Pixar's original 2015 hit movie. Riley (Kensington Tallman) is now thirteen and just when Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith) and the rest of Riley's emotions (Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear and Liza Lapira as Disgust) think they have everything running smoothly, a new crew of emotions (Maya Hawke as Anxiety, Ayo Edebiri as Envy, Adèle Exarchopoulos as Ennui and Paul Walter Hauser as Embarrassment) arrive to make the trials and tribulations of being a teenager even more chaotic.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 36 m, is rated PG and currently streaming on Disney+.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#InsideOut2  #Pixar  #Disney+  #KelseyMann  #MegLeFauve  #DaveHolstein  # KensingtonTallman  #Riley  # AmyPoehler  #Joy  #PhyllisSmith    #Sadness  #LewisBlack  #Anger  #TonyHale  #Fear  #LizaLapira  #Disgust  #MayaHawke  #Anxiety  #AyoEdebiri  #Envy  #AdèleExarchopoulos  #Ennui  #PaulWalterHauser  #Embarrassment  @Disney+  #FridayFamilyFilmNight    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing PROBLEMISTA (2023), from writer/director Julio Torres.  A timid immigrant named Alejandro (Julio Torres) embarks on a journey away from his idyllic home to come to New York to CHASE HIS DREAM.  His journey is rocky navigating immigration, housing and career which includes attempting to wrangle the chaotic whims of an eccentric art critic, Elizabeth (Tilda Swinton) in hopes of extending his stay in America so he can pursue his dream of becoming a toymaker.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 44 m, is rated R.  It is streaming on Max and is to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Problemista  #JulioTorres  #Alejandro  #TildaSwinton  #Elizabeth  #RZA  #Bobby  #IsabellaRossellini  #Narrator  #CatalinaSaavedra  #Dolores  #JamesScully  #Bingham  #LaithNakli  #Khalil  #GreatLee  #Dalia  #CraigOwens  #Craigslist  @StreamOnMax  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME MARGARET (2023), from Judy Blume's novel, the screenplay and direction are by Kelly Fremon Craig.  After her parents, Barbara and Herb (Rachel McAdams and Benny Safdie) surprise her with a move to the suburbs of New Jersey, Margaret Simon (Abby Ryder Fortson) struggles to navigate the social pressures of 6th grade, religion, family turmoil and her changing body.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 46 m, is rated PG-13 and we watched it on the Starz app, but it's currently available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #AreYouThereGodItsMeMargaret  #JudyBlume  #KellyFremonCraig  #AbbyRyderFortson  #MargaretSimon  #RachelMcAdams  #Barbara  #BennySafdie  #Herb  #KathyBates  #Sylvia  #ElleGraham  #Nancy  #AmariAlexisPrice  #Janie  #KatherineMallenKupferer  #Gretchen  @Starz  #FridayFamilyFilmNight         Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE IRON CLAW (2023), from writer/director Sean Durkin.  Based on the true story of the Von Erich wrestling dynasty, the film is told from the viewpoint of Kevin Von Erich (Zac Efron) and weaves the tale of how this Texas-based wrestling family's legacy is marked by both incredible success in the ring and tragic personal struggles, offering a raw and honest portrayal of the human cost of fame and fortune.  Rounding out the cast is Jeremy Allen White as Kerry, Harris Dickinson as David, Stanley Simons as Mike, Maura Tierney as Doris, their mother, Lily James as Pam and Holt McCallany as Fritz their father.  The film has a run time of 2 h and 12 m, is rated R.  It is streaming on Max and is to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #TheIronClaw  #SeanDurkin  #HoltMcCallany  #Fritz  #ZacEfron  #Kevin  #JeremyAllenWhite  #Kerry  #HarrisDickinson  #David  #StanleySimons  #Mike  #MauraTierney  #Doris  #LilyJames  #Pam  @StreamOnMax  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight   Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (1992), from writers Kim Wilson, Kelly Candaele, Babaloo Mandel and Lowell Ganz; the film was directed by Penny Marshall.  A heartwarming and inspiring film about two sisters, Dottie and Kit (Geena Davis and Lori Petty) who join a women's baseball league that forms during World War II. Together with their teammates, a motley crew of interesting women and personalities, they navigate the challenges of societal expectations, while proving their talent and determination.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 8 m, is rated PG and we watched it on DVD but it's currently available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #ALeagueOfTheirOwn  #PennyMarshall  #KimWilson  #KellyCandaele  #LowellGanz  #BabalooMandel  #GeenaDavis  #Dottie  #LoriPetty  #Kit  #TomHanks  #JimmyDugan  #Madonna  #Mae  #RosieODonnell  #Doris  #MeganCavanagh  #Marla  #TracyReiner  #Betty  #BittySchram  #Evelyn  #AnnCusack  #Shirley  #AnneRamsay  #Helen  #FreddieSimpson  #EllenSue  #JustinScheller  #Stilwell  #DavidStrathairn  #Ira  #GarryMarshall  #Walter  #JonLovitz  #Ernie  #BillPullman  #Bob  #MarkHolton  #AdultStilwell  #FridayFamilyFilmNight         Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing HARVEY (1950), from a screenplay by writers Mary Chase, Oscar Brodney and Myles Connolly; the film is directed by Henry Koster.  Elwood Dowd (James Stewart) is an extremely friendly man who, to his elder sister's (Josephine Hull) dismay, insists on befriending any and all strangers he meets and introducing them to his best pal Harvey; a giant 6 foot tall talking rabbit that only he can see..  The film has a run time of 1 h and 44 m, is rated Approved and is currently to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Harvey  #MaryChase  #OscarBrodney  #MylesConnolly  #HenryKoster  #JamesStewart  #ElwoodDowd  #CecilKellaway  #DrChumlley  #CharlesDrake  #DrSanderson  #PeggyDow  #MissKelly  #JosephineHull  #Veta  #VictoriaHorne  #MyrtleMae  #JesseWhite  #MartinWilson  #FridayFamilyFilmNight  Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing IF (2024), from writer/director John Krasinski.  A young girl, Bea (Cailey Fleming) who lost her mother to illness now finds herself in danger of also losing her father (John Krasinski). As her father prepares for an operation that could save his life, the young girl stumbles upon a world of abandoned imaginary friends and works with a mysterious man (Ryan Reynolds) to help them.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 44 m, is rated PG and is currently on MGM+, Paramount+ and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.  #IF  #ImaginaryFriends  #JohnKrasinski  #CaileyFleming  #Bea  #RyanRenolds  #Cal  #FionaShaw  #Grandmother  #SteveCarell  #Blue  #PhoebeWallerBridge  #Blossom  #LouisGossettJr  #Lewis  #Awkwafina  #Bubble  #EmilyBlunt  #Unicorn  #GeorgeClooney  #Spaceman  #BradleyCooper  #Ice  #MattDamon  #Flower  #BillHader  #Banana  #RichardJenkins  #ArtTeacher  #KeeganMichaelKey  #Slime  #BlakeLively  #Octopuss  #ChristopherMeloni  #Cosmo  #SebastianManiscalco  #MagicianMouse  #MatthewRhys  #Ghost  #SamRockwell  #GuardianDog  #MayaRudolph  #Alligator  #AmySchumer  #GummyBear  #JonStewart  #Robot  #AlanKim  #Benjamin  #LizaColonZayas  #Janet  #BobbyMoynihan  #Jeremy  #CatharineDaddario  #BeasMom  #FridayFamilyFilmNight          Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (2024), from writers Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the film is directed by Shawn Levy.   The long awaited third installment in the Deadpool franchise finds Deadpool/Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) on a mission to save his corner of the multiverse from destruction, but he needs the help of a reluctant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman reprising his role) to get it done.  A cornucopia of cameos are littered throughout, has callbacks to the LOKI Disney+ show and leans heavily into the violence, more so than in any previous Marvel property.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 8 m, is rated R and is currently still playing in theaters. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.  ** a shout out to the crew at the Ipic in Fort Lee ** #Deadpool&Wolverine  #RobLiefeld  #FabianNicieza  #RhettReese  #PaulWernick  #RyanRenolds  #Deadpool  #WadeWilson  #HughJackman  #Wolverine  #Logan  #EmmaCorrin  #CassandraNova  #MatthewMacfadyen  #MrParadox  #LeslieUggams  #BlindAl  #RobDelaney  #Peter  #JonFavreau  #HappyHogan  #DafneKeen  #Laura  #X23  #MorenaBaccarin  #Vanessa  #KaranSoni  #Dopinder  #BriannaHildebrand  #NegasonicTeenageWarhead  #StefanKapicic  #Colossus  #ShioliKutsuna  #Yukio  #RandalReeder  #Buck  #LewisTan  #Shatterstar  #WunmiMosaku  #B15  #FridayFamilyFilmNight          Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing BOY KILLS WORLD (2024), from a screenplay by Tyler Burton Smith and Arend Remmers; the film is directed by Moritz Mohr.  In this chaotic action/comedy, a deaf and mute boy is trained to become a deadly weapon of revenge against the evil overlords who destroyed his family.  The film stars Bill Skarsgård as the boy as a man and includes Jessica Rothe as June 27, Famke Janssen as Hilda Van Der Koy, Brett Goldman as her brother, Gideon and Yayan Ruhian as the Shaman.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 51 m, is rated R and is currently to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#BoyKillsWorld  #MoritzMohr  #TylerBurtonSmith  #ArendRemmers  #BillSkarsgård  #BoyAdult  #CameronCrovetti  #NicholasCrovetti  #BoyYoung  #JessicaRothe  #June27  #QuinnCopeland  #Mina  #YayanRuhian  #Shaman  #BrettGoldman  #Gideon  #MichelleDockery  #Melanie  #SharltoCopley  #Glen  #AndrewKoji  #Basho  #IsaiahMustafa  #Benny  #FamkeJanssen  #Hilda  HJonBenjamin  #BoyVoice  #FridayFamilyFilmNight   Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing PUNCH DRUNK LOVE (2002), from writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson.  A lonely and socially awkward man, Barry Egan (a magnificent Adam Sandler), trapped in a dysfunctional family finds his world upended when he unexpectedly finds love in his sister's co-worker/friend, Lena (Emily Watson).  However, a recent mistake threatens to derail his newfound happiness.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 35 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Hulu and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #PunchDrunkLove  #PaulThomasAnderson  #AdamSandler  #BarryEgan  #Emily Watson  #LenaLeonard  #LuisGuzman  #Lance  #MaryLynnRajskub  #Elizabeth  #PhilipSeymourHoffman  #Dean  @Hulu  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE FISHER KING (1991), from writer Richard LaGravenese, the film is directed by Terry Gilliam.   A narcissistic radio host, Jack Lucas (Jeff Bridges), has it all and is riding high on a wave of fame, success and adulation. However, one day his reckless words inadvertently inspire a tragic event, plunging him into a self-destructive spiral. He crosses paths with a mentally ill man, Parry (a luminescent Robin Williams) and together they embark on a surreal and transformative journey to find meaning, redemption and recovery.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 17 m, is rated R and is to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #TheFisherKing  #RichardLaGravenese  #TerryGilliam  #JeffBridges  #JackLucas  #RobinWilliams  #Parry  #MercedesRuehl  #Anne  #AmandaPlummer  #Luydia  @TurnerClassicMovies  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight         Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing AMERICAN FICTION (2023), from writer/director Cord Jefferson and based off Percival Everett's novel ERASURE.  While reconnecting with his family, a frustrated novelist, Thelonious "Monk" Ellison (a transcendent Jeffrey Wright in the lead role), tired of the literary landscape that handsomely rewards authors of stereotypical portrayals of Black characters and Black trauma, secretly writes a satirical, over-the-top "Black" novel that to his great dismay, becomes a massive, overnight success.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 57 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on MGM+, Prime Video and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#AmericanFiction  #PercivalEverett  #Erasure  #CordJefferson  #JeffreyWright  #Monk  #TraceeEllisRoss  #Lisa  #JoeOrtiz  #Arthur  #MyraLucretiaTaylor  #Lorraine  #LeslieUggams  #AgnesEllison  #SterlingKBrown  #Cliff  #RaymondAnthonyThomas  #Maynard  #ErikaAlexander  #Coraline  #IssaRae  #SintaraGolden  #AdamBrody  #Wiley  @MGM+  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

Audiences at Tanglewood in Lenox will have the chance to commune with lost aliens, dinosaurs and Darth Vader as the Boston Pops Orchestra performs conductor laureate John Williams' iconic music during two Film Night programs on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3.

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing IDIOCRACY (2006), from writers Mike Judge and Etan Cohen, the film is directed by Mike Judge.   The film follows a remarkably average man, Joe Bauers (Luke Wilson), who wakes up from a military experiment 500 years into the future only to discover he is now the smartest man on Earth.  Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard and Terry Crews round out the main cast of this over the top, satirical look at a world that is possibly rooted in our own reality.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 42 m, is rated R and is available on AMC+, Hulu/Disney+ or to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.  #Idiocracy  #MikeJudge  #EtanCohen  #LukeWilson  #Joe #MayaRudolph  #Rita  #DaxShepard  #Frito  #TerryCrews  #PresidentCamacho  @AMC+  @Hulu  @Disney+  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight         Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing PAPRIKA (2006), from writers Yasutaka Tsutsui, Seishi Minakami and Satoshi Kon, the film is directed by Satoshi Kon.   A young scientist, Chiba Atsuko, and her alter ego, Paprika (voiced by  Megumi Hayashibara), must try to solve a mystery when the world of dreams becomes deadly after an experimental technology that allows users to share dreams is stolen.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 30 m, is rated R and is available on YouTube movies or to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #Paprika  # YasutakaTsutsui  #SeishiMinakami  #SatoshiKon  #MegumiHayashibara  # ChibaAtsuko  @YouTubeMovies  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight         Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing MILLENNIUM ACTRESS (2001), from writers Satoshi Kon and Sadayuki Murai, the film is directed by Satoshi Kon and Kô Matsuo.   The life, love and obsessions of a beloved but reclusive movie star, Chiyoko Fujiwara (voiced through different ages by Fumiko Orikasa, Mami Koyama and Miyoko Shôji) are imaginatively explored and interwoven with scenes from her work as an actress, when she agrees to a rare interview.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 27 m, is rated PG and is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Freevee, Peacock, Plex, PlutoTV and Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#MillenniumActress  #SatoshiKon  #KôMatsuo  #SadayukiMurai  #FumikoOrikasa  #MamiKoyama  #MiyokoShôji @Crunchyroll  @Freevee @Peacock @Plex @PlutoTV @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing HEATHERS (1988), from a script by Daniel Waters, the film is directed by Michael Lehmann.  In this dark comedy, a girl named Veronica (Winona Ryder) feels hopelessly trapped as a member of the most popular clique in her high school, the Heathers - Heather Chandler (Kim Walker), Heather Duke (Shannen Doherty) and Heather McNamara (Lisanne Falk). Then a mysterious new student named J.D. (Christian Slater) sweeps her off her feet and offers a deadly solution to her problems.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 43 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on AMC+, Plex, PlutoTV, Prime Video, Starz, Roku Channel and Tubi.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #Heathers  #MichaelLehmann  #DanielWaters  #WinonaWaters  #Veronica  #ChristianSlater  #JD  #ShannenDoherty  #KimWalker  #LisanneFalk  #TheHeathers @AMC+ @Plex @PlutoTV @PrimeVideo @Starz @RokuChannel @Tubi #FridayFamilyFilmNight Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing BOTTOMS (2023), from writers Emma Seligman and Rachel Sennott, the film is directed by Emma Seligman.  In this raunchy comedy, school outcasts PJ (Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri) hatch a scheme to attract the attention of the popular girls, particularly Isbael (Havana Rose Liu) and Brittany (Kaia Gerber), at their school by starting a fight club..  The film clocks in at 1 h and 31 m, is rated R and is available to stream on MGM+ or to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.  #Bottoms  #EmmaSeligman  #RachelSennott  #PJ  #AyoEdebiri  #RubyCruz  #Hazel  #HavanaRoseLiu #Isabel  #KaiaGerber  #Brittany  #NicholasGalitzine  #Jeff  #MilesFowler  #Tim  #MarshawnLynch  #MrG  @MGM+  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight         Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing HIT MAN (2023), based off articles in the Texas Monthly by writer Skip Hollandsworth, the script here is credited to Glen Powell and Richard Linklater (who is also the director).  The film follows the story of a bland college philosophy professor named Gary Johnson (Glen Powell) who finds himself living a double-life when he agrees to moonlight for the local police department as a fake hitman.  Soon things get muddled when he starts developing feelings for a woman (Adria Arjona) who he initially meets when she tries to hire him to take out her husband.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 55 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Netflix.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #HitMan  #SkipHollandsworth  #RichardLinklater  #GlenPowell  #Gary  #AdriaArjona  #Madison  #AustinAmelio  #Jasper  #Retta  #Claudette  #SanjayRao  #Phil  @Netflix  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE FALL GUY (2024), from writers Glen A. Larson and Drew Pearce, the film is directed by David Leitch.  Stuntman Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) suffers an almost fatal injury and is pulled out of a self-imposed retirement when he's asked to work on a movie directed by his former girlfriend, Jody (Emily Blunt), but quickly learns there's more to this job than taking a few bumps and possibly rekindling an old romance.  He must also find the film's missing star Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) more to help Jody but learns a few secrets along the way.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 67 m, is rated PG-13 and is available to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #TheFallGuy  #GlenALarson  #DrewPearce  #RyanGosling  #ColtSeavers  #EmilyBlunt  #Jody  #AaronTaylorJohnson  #Tom  #HannahWaddingham  #Gail  #WinstonDuke  #Dan  #StephanieHsu  #Alma  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight         Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ORDINARY PEOPLE (1980), from the writers Alvin Sargent and Nancy Dowd (uncredited), from Judith Guest's novel, the film is directed by Robert Redford and garnered 4 Oscars (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing/Screenplay based on Material from another Medium and Best Supporting Actor).  Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton) struggles with the guilt of going on after a tragic accident claims the life of his older brother, as his mother (an electrifying Mary Tyler Moore) does her best to maintain the shattered illusion of a perfect family and his father (the late, great Donald Sutherland) tries to keep the family together.  The film has a run time of 2 h and 4 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Max and also available to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #OrdinaryPeople #JudithGuest #AlvinSargent #NancyDowd  #DonaldSutherland  #CalvinJarrett  #TimothyHutton  #ConradJarrett #MaryTylerMoore #BethJarrett  #ElizabethMcGovern  #Jeannine  #JuddHirsch  #DoctorBerger  #FredricLehne  #Joe  #DinahManoff  #Karen  @Max @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN (1987), from writer Stu Silver and director Danny DeVito.  In this dark comedy, a writing teacher, Larry (Billy Crystal) unwittingly becomes entangled in a murder plot when one of his students, Owen (Danny DeVito) mistakes his advice for an agreement to kill for each other.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 28 m, is rated PG-13 and we watched on the TCM app but the film can be found streaming on MGM+, PlutoTV and Tubi but also to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.  #ThrowMommaFromTheTrain  #StuSilver  #DanDeVito  #Owen  #BillyCrystal  #Larry  #KimGreist  #Beth  #AnneRamsey  #Momma  #KateMulgrew  #Margaret  ⁠@TCM  @MGM+  @PlutoTV  @Tubi  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight         Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ALL OF US STRANGERS (2023), from the writers Andrew Haigh and Taichi Yamada, the film is directed by Andrew Haigh.  Adam (Andrew Scott), a solitary writer, finds himself in a new relationship with his neighbor, Harry (Paul Mescal). As they grow closer Adam decides to revisit the home where he grew up, finding himself welcomed by his parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell) who had died when he was still a child.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 45 m, is rated R and is available to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.  #AllOfUsStrangers #AndrewHaigh #AndrewScott #Adam  #PaulMescal  #Harry  #ClaireFoy  #Mom #JamieBell #Dad  @Hulu @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing BILLY ELLIOTT (2000), from writer Lee Hall, the film is directed by Stephen Daldry.  Despite the negative views and prejudices of those around him, the youngest son, Billy (Jamie Bell), of a working class English family finds himself irresistibly drawn to the practice of ballet.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 50 m, is rated R and we watched on the TCM app but can be found streaming on Peacock and to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.  #BillyElliott  #StephenDaldry  #LeeHall  #JamieBell  #BillyElliott  #JulieWalters  #MrsWilkinson  #GaryLewis #Dad  #JamieDraven  #Tony  #JeanHeywood  #Grandma  #StuartWells  #Michael  #NicolaBlackwell  #Debbie  ⁠@TCM  @Peacock  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNight         Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing CIVIL WAR (2024), from the writer/director Alex Garland. A hardened news photographer named Lee (Kristen Dunst) and two fellow news men (Wagner Moura and Stephen McKinley Henderson) are joined by a young woman named Jessie (Cailee Spaeny) who hopes to follow in Lee's footsteps and become a war photojournalist, as they brave a deadly journey across a war-torn America. The film has a run time of 1 h and 49 m, is rated R and is available to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #CivilWar #CivilWar2024 #AlexGarland #KristenDunst #Lee #WagnerMoura #Joel #CaileeSpaeny #Jessie #StephenMckinleyHenderson ##Sammy @PrimeVideo #FridayFamilyFilmNight Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support