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In this episode Dave talks about retributive justice.  Is an eye for an eye a good code to live by?  Do any of the characters in our movie this week actually use this style of justice?

Michael Denniston from War Machine vs War Horse joins us to talk about that and TRUE GRIT (2010).  All of this to get ready for Hailee Stenfield's latest movie, EDGE OF 17!

Retributive Justice: 0:08:59 True Grit: 0:21:34

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In this episode, Mike and I talk (argue) about Arrival!

Spoilers: 0:10:00 Fangirl Fixation 0:28:29

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In this episode, Dave talks about why we search for meaning and Victor Frankl.  Then, he is joined by Andrew (again!) to talk about one of his favorites, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND.

Search For Meaning: 0:03:48 Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 0:20:10

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Dave and Andrew (from The Last New Wave) talk about MEL GIBSON's latest, HACKSAW RIDGE.  Can they get past their personal feelings about the director to enjoy this one?  Find out here!

Britt joins us to talk about relationships, MARVEL movies, and the new releases, including LOVING and ARRIVAL!

Spoilers:0:25:17 Fangirl Fixation: 0:39:27

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In this episode Dave talks about cultures of honor, specifically why they exist, as well as the positive and negative aspects of them.

Andrew joins us to talk about a classic, BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, calls Steven Spielberg a hack, and gets us ready for Mel Gibson's newest film, HACKSAW RIDGE!

Honor: 0:06:32 Bridge on the River Kwai: 0:18:42

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In this episode, Dave does the masterful scheduling job of choosing AMERICAN PASTORAL, Ewan McGregor's directorial debut.  This supposed wide release is not available in Kentucky, so he brings in repeat guest Ben Zuk!

Britt is here for Fangirl Fixation, so we talk terrible cartoons (TROLLS), geekery (DR. STRANGE), and war films (HACKSAW RIDGE).

Spoilers: 0:19:58 Fangirl Fixation: 0:31:28

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In this episode Dave and Mike talk about the importance of where you are from, with Place Identity.  Then, they talk about Ben Affleck as a director, the beauty of Casey Affleck, and the not beauty of Boston residents!

Place Identity: 0:06:26 Gone Baby Gone: 0:18:46

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In this episode Dave and Mike talk the critical disappointment that is JACK REACHER NEVER GO BACK.  They also talk about RESULTS and DEEP BLUE SEA.  Hey, its connected.  Kind of.

Britt returns to talk about two equally disappointing trailers INFERNO and AMERICAN PASTORAL!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:25:59

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In this episode, Dave welcomes Shannon Strucci of the So You Wanna Be A Film Nerd series.  Dave talks about the stages of morality a la Kohlberg.  Then, he and his guest talk about JACK REACHER just ahead of the release of JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK!  They focus on Tom Cruise's stardom, how much Jai Courtney sucks, and the greatness that is Werner Herzog!

Stages of Morality: 0:03:50 Jack Reacher: 0:19:26

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In this episode Mike and Dave enjoy the hell out of a dumb action flick that neither one saw coming, THE ACCOUNTANT.  Britt returns to talk about the new movies coming out especially JACK REACHER NEVER GO BACK!

Spoilers: 0:22:30 Fangirl Fixation: 0:34:26

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