S1:E182 – Hacksaw Ridge Review
Andrew forever
Episode Notes
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!
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S1:E181 – Bridge on the River Kwai and Honor
Honor among...soldiers
Episode Notes
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
S1:E180 – American Pastoral Review
Great American Novel...
Episode Notes
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!
S1:E179 – Gone Baby Gone and Place Identity
My place is here
Episode Notes
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!
S1:E178 – Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Review
A step down
Episode Notes
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
S1:E177 – Jack Reacher and Stages of Moral Development
Morality play
Episode Notes
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!
S1:E176 – The Accountant Review
Autism as a superpower
Episode Notes
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!
S1:E175 – Frank and Savantism
Genius!
Episode Notes
In this episode, Dave talks about savants, or those with specialized skills that we can't really explain! Also, he is joined by Jess and Non from Joy Sandwich to talk about FRANK, one of our favorites! Enjoy!
S1:E174 – The Girl on the Train Review
A big disappointment
Episode Notes
In this episode, Mike and Dave return after a week off to talk THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN. Along the way, Mike tries to convince Dave that 2016 isn't all that bad and to stop talking about movies altogether.
S1:E173 – Gone Girl and Manipulation
A real romance
Episode Notes
In this episode, Dave talks about manipulation and psychopathy at length, including how it is used in correctional facilities. Then, return guest Christopher Maynard of Following Films shows up to talk about the best romance of 2014. Yes, really.