Episodes

Friday Sep 20, 2024
Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Hello monsters! We are back with another bit of analysis for your ear. This week, we take on the Spike Jonze adaptation of the beloved children's story Where the Wild Things Are. We discuss parents, children, societal construction, and much, much more as we bring this one to the analysis table. Join us to hear our thoughts!
TIMESTAMPS
01:24 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:34 - Quick Where the Wild Things Are Reviews
19:03 - Expanding the Syllabus
34:01 - Analysis
50:45 - Shelf or Trash
51:55 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
La Strada (1954)
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Hello dear friends! Gather round because do we have a spectacle for you! This week, we have a Patreon-supported pick from our friend Clayton. Clayton is taking us to the world of the Italian Neorealists with Federico Fellini with La Strada. For Dalton and Arthur, it is our first true conversation with the Neorealists. Dustin walks us through that as we bring La Strada to the analysis table. Tune in now!
TIMESTAMPS
01:24 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:16 - Quick La Strada Reviews
19:24 - Expanding the Syllabus
36:16 - Analysis
57:29 - Shelf or Trash
48:34 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Chicago (2002)
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
It's a new month, a new movie, and all that jazz! That's right, it is time to grab your tap shoes and hit the stage for our next episode. We're talking all about the Best Picture-winning musical Chicago. We talk true crime, musicals, Richard Gere, and much, much more! Tune in now as we bring Chicago the musical to the analysis table.
01:23 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:58 - Quick Chicago Movie Reviews
19:40 - Expanding the Syllabus
26:21 - Analysis
54:11 - Shelf or Trash
54:48 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Antwone Fisher (2002)
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Our Always Be Watching Denzel marathon comes to a close. We wrap this run with Denzel feature directorial debut Antwone Fisher. This drama features a young man facing his demons with help from a psychologist. Denzel takes his place in front of and behind the camera, but how does he fare? We discuss anger, therapy, family, and of course, Denzel. Join us for the conclusion to our second Always Be Watching Denzel marathon!
TIMESTAMPS
01:23 - Introductions and Synopsis
05:40 - Quick Antwone Fisher Reviews
16:51 - Expanding the Syllabus
30:03 - Analysis
55:10 - Shelf or Trash
55:55 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Ep. 572: Out of Time (2003)
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Hello everybody! We keep up the mantra of Always Be Watching Denzel with part four of one of our favorite marathon subjects. This week, we're taking a look at the sweaty, pulpy suspense, Out of Time. His second collaboration with Carl Franklin. We discuss noir, Florida, sweaty actors, and much more in this episode. So, join us as we breakdown Out of Time.
TIMESTAMPS
01:23 - Introductions and Synopsis
04:19 - Quick Out of Time Reviews
21:25 - Expanding the Syllabus
29:59 - Analysis
47:31 - Shelf or Trash
48:15 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Ep. 571: Inside Man (2006)
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
We just can't stop watching Denzel. This week, we have his fourth collaboration with the great Spike Lee with Inside Man. This heist movie has a lot going on, and we're taking it to the analysis table to talk about it. We discuss Denzel, heists, post-9/11 society, and Spike Lee in this episode. Join us now for the discussion.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
08:30 - Quick Inside Man Reviews
23:42 - Expanding the Syllabus
36:49 - Analysis
1:05:45 - Shelf or Trash
1:07:16 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Ep. 570: The Magnificent Seven (2016)
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
The train keeps rolling this week pardners as we take a look at the Antoine Fuqua directed remake of The Magnificent Seven and Seven Samurai. In this action-packed western, Denzel leads an ensemble of some of the best character actors around—and Chris Pratt. We talk about westerns, story structure, casting, Denzel, and much, much more! Round up the wagons, and jump on in for this week's convo!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
03:13 - Quick The Magnificent Seven Reviews
21:16 - Expanding the Syllabus
34:39 - Analysis
52:19 - Shelf or Trash
54:21 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Friday Aug 02, 2024
TRAP (2024): Garbage Chute Review
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Dalton and Arthur hit the chute this week in response to the new M. Night Shyamalan experience, TRAP. With a fun premise, a great trailer, and elder statesman Josh Hartnett, the excitement was high for Shyamalan's new film. But, does it meet expectations? Or does the trap spring too early? We break it down with our mostly spoiler free reviews, but we do get into SPOILER TERRITORY around the halfway to two-thirds mark. So, tune in to hear us break down our thoughts on TRAP.

Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Ep. 569: Mississippi Masala
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
The summer of lists has come to an end, and we're diving right back into a big marathon. It's actually the second part of a marathon from way back when called Always Be Watching Denzel – ABWD. We should make bracelets. This week, we go back to the early days of Denzel's career for a pairing with Mira Nair and Sarita Choudhury, Mississippi Masala. Does this rom-drama-dy hold up? We talk culture, outsiders, Denzel, and much, much more. Join us now!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
08:19 - Quick Mississippi Masala Reviews
19:59 - Expanding the Syllabus
31:14 - Analysis
51:04 - Shelf or Trash
56:02 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Ep. 568: Our Top 10 Action Movies
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
The season of the list is coming to an end. And it's only appropriate that we end with a list celebrating the genre that typically rules summer: the action movie! That's right, we're highlighting our favorite action packed spectacles just for you dear listener! Tune in now.
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