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As this was the week MacBeth was SUPPOSED to release nationwide, Dave invites Ben from Cinematic For The People to talk about Much Ado About Nothing.  But first Britt comes on to reminisce about the film without even watching it recently.  She also shares some stories about a performance we both saw.  She is also crafting during the recording (sorry about any audio issues)!  Then Dave examines reputation.  Specifically, the value of a good reputation, perceived reputation in the brain, measuring a woman's reputation, and male honor.  Finally, Ben and Dave discuss the movie from very different points of view but definitely share some similar views!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:31 Reputation: 0:14:35 Much Ado About Nothing: 0:28:03 Spoilers: 0:50:50

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In this mini episode, Dave brings on Mike (again!), and because he did not see Krampus, they talk about a much better film, Brooklyn.  We talk about happy endings (not that kind), accents, acting with your eyes, and making Mike feel dirty for helping us advertise our Patreon Page

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In this episode, Dave tackles a horror/comedy classic Gremlins, in celebration of the release of Krampus!  Britt stops by to discuss whether or not Gremlins holds up, as well as the state of comedy in film.  Dave talks about Xenophobia in terms of attitudes towards Muslim immigrants,  Spanish football, and hot dog vendors. Finally Emily Mackay of Movies N Mayhem makes an appearance to share her memories of Gremlins!

Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:31 Xenophobia: 0:15:54 Gremlins: 0:27:40 Spoilers: 0:57:50

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Check out my review of the best new release of the week (by far!), Creed! Mike from War Machine vs. War Horse joins as well!

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In this episode, in conjunction with the release of Creed, starring Michael B. Jordan, Dave chose to look at Fruitvale Station!  First, Britt makes her regular appearance to discuss the movie and her personal experiences in the Bay Area.  Then, Dave talks about police brutality.  Specifically, how race affects allegations, fatal shooting of young black people by police, and how racism plays into police brutality.  Finally, Karly from That Pop This Life joins us to talk about the movie!

Race and Allegations Fatal Shootings Racism

Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:30 Police Brutality: 0:17:25 Fruitvale Station with Karly: 0:31:15 Spoilers: 01:06:59

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Join me and Paul from Screen Watchers Guild talk about new wide release Spotlight.  Does it deserve the Oscar buzz?  Find out now!

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In this episode, Dave, in connection with no new releases, talks about Scream.  Britt joins in to discuss how Scream is different after seeing some of the horror films it borrows from and laughs at the word taint.  Then Dave discusses maternal abandonment from a few angles, including psychiatric disorders, gender of remaining parent, the effects of death by cancer, and how abandoned kids relate to moms.  Finally, Travis the Grimm is our guest to talk about one of his favorite movies!

-Psychiatric Disorders -Gender of Parent -Cancer -Abandoned Kids

Fangirl Fixation: 0:02:40 Maternal Abandonment: 0:16:23 Scream with Travis: 0:26:51 Spoilers: 0:53:10

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Check out our review of Room, with Mike from War Machine vs. War Horse.  Plus, a spirited discussion on the movie industry.

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In this episode, Dave chooses the action flick, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, to be paired with By The Sea, another film about marriage with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, although with totally different ways of approaching it.  Britt joins him after many drinks to talk about marriage and talk trash about Brad Pitt.  Then, Dave discusses marital problems related to feminism, psychiatric disorders, perceived power, and self-monitoring.  Finally Karly from That Pop This Life joins us to discuss the fun popcorn flick! Feminism and Marriage Psychiatric Disorders Perceived Power Self-Monitoring

Fangirl Fixation: 0:03:41 Marital Dissatisfaction: 0:16:30 Mr. and Mrs. Smith: 0:27:53 Spoilers: 1:01:33

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In our brand new type of episode, Michael from War Machine vs War Horse joins me to talk about the newest entry into the Bond Series, Spectre!

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