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In this episode, Dave talks about acute withdrawal from drugs, particularly focusing on opioid dependence.  We tie this topic in with Fede Alvarez's 2013 film, EVIL DEAD.  This is just in time for his latest release, DON'T BREATHE.  Dave is joined by Chris Maynard of Following Films to talk about a number of topics, including drug addiction, horror movies, remakes, and overdoing the gore!

Acute Withdrawal: 0:05:15 Evil Dead: 0:19:57

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In this episode, Mike shows up to talk WAR DOGS.  And to talk trash about Marvel and animation in general.  

Britt also stops by to talk about next week! Specifically, THE MECHANIC: RESURRECTION, HANDS OF STONE, and DON'T BREATHE!

Spoilers: 0:22:36 Fangirl Fixation: 0:34:12

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In this episode, Dave talks about how difficult it can be to take another person's perspective, and just how complex the brain is.  Ben Zuk also joins us to talk about one of his favorite directors, Sidney Lumet and DOG DAY AFTERNOON! Perspective Taking: 0:03:07 Dog Day Afternoon: 0:15:22

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In this episode, Mike returns to review a non-comic book movie, in CAFE SOCIETY.  They also discuss Woody Allen, Miles Teller, gender dynamics, and what taking two weeks off does to their rapport.

Britt joins for fangirl fixation.  They talk about BEN-HUR, KUBO OF THE TWO STRINGS , and WAR DOGS!

Spoilers: 0:18:21 Fangirl Fixation: 0:29:41

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In this episode, Dave tackles the topic of class discrimination.  Included are the definition, how it affects students, and how it affects psychotherapy.

Next, Dave brings in War Machine vs War Horse founding member Jared Dotson to relive his podcast glory days to talk about Woody Allen's MATCH POINT, just in time for a release of his new film, CAFE SOCIETY!

Classism: 0:05:52 Match Point: 0:21:30

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In this episode you get a double dose of Britt!  First, we discuss the seemingly reviled SUICIDE SQUAD to find out if the DCEU can actually make a good movie.  Also, we talk about Margot Robbie's amazing ass.  Hey, it's who we are.

Then, Britt takes on her usual role on Fangirl Fixation, and we dive into PETE'S DRAGON, FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, SAUSAGE PARTY, and CAFE SOCIETY.  We talk in detail about both Britt's infantile sense of humor and the difficulty of supporting great art by terrible artists

Spoilers: 0:14:21 Fangirl Fixation: 0:28:09

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In this episode, Dave discusses Justice in its many forms, both in normal society and in the military.

More importantly, he is joined by Berook of the Cinema Bun Podcast to talk about David Ayer's opus, FURY,  just in time for the release of SUICIDE SQUAD!

Justice: 0:05:44 Fury: 0:17:10

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In this episode Mike and Dave review JASON BOURNE, and talk about the Doug Liman/Paul Greengrass Battle!

Then, Britt joins us to talk about STANLEY KUBRICK, NINE LIVES, and SUICIDE SQUAD

Spoilers: 0:17:14 Fangirl Fixation: 0:31:53

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In this episode, I am joined by Miranda Sajdak, director of the upcoming feature, NO TRACE.  But first Dave talk about how power struggles affect relationships in both positive and negative ways.

Miranda and Dave talk about her new project, action films, and in particular, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION!

Power Struggles in Relationships: 0:10:48 Mission Impossible Rogue Nation: 0:22:17

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n this episode, Dave and Mike take on STAR TREK BEYOND!  Could this possibly be a positive review?  Don't worry, even if it is, Mike takes shots at JJ Abrams and Simon Pegg, while Dave gets Chris Pine in his sights.

Britt joins the show to share her "excitement" over NERVE, BAD MOMS, and JASON BOURNE! Spoilers: 0:20:32 Fangirl Fixation: 0:29:01

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