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Star Trek: Generations (1994) Jan 23, 2020

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vJim and A.Ron have left their nexus ribbon to revisit the first TNG movie, where Picard's crew meets Kirk's crew for the first time. Jim thinks much more highly of it than A.Ron did, but they had fun watching anyway. Listen to the full podcast to hear them elaborate, and join us every week for a new movie!

The panel with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy referenced in the podcast can be found here.

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1917 (2020) Jan 10, 2020

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Tonight Jim and A.Ron went to see Sam Mendes' WW1 film, 1917. It was a truly harrowing experience, and a strangely intimate piece despite the grand scale of the theater and war itself. George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman do incredible work forging an emotional connection with the audience in a very short amount of screen time. The movie is paced flawlessly, shot beautifully, whether it's the pitiless hell of no-man's land or a burning French town illuminated chiefly by the harsh flat light of flares as the British and German troops play a deadly game of cat and mouse. It's an extremely tough watch in places, but an effective reminder of the horrors and pointless futility of war.

Please enjoy our spoiler-free review of the movie as well as a discussion of upcoming films and trailers, but if you want to hear our full, spoiler-filled analysis you'll have to be a Club Bald Move member!

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Dec 20, 2019

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Jim and I saw a Star Wars film tonight. We were displeased. If you loved or liked the film, we're really happy for you. But this trilogy wasn't for us, much like it's father, the prequel trilogy before it. If you hate the film, we totally get that, too. All we ask is that you try to be happy for the people who are happy, and try to be understanding to the people who are feeling a bit numb like us. We'll be back in 2020 for some more awesome movies, and probably a few that will suck, as is tradition. See you then!

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Nov 22, 2019

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Jim and A.Ron want to be your neighbor. Won't you be one? They discuss the profound wisdom of Fred Rogers and wrestle with some personal truths. There is something for everyone to be found inside here.

Articles mentioned in the podcast:

"Can You Say Hero?" The article that inspired this movie by Tom Junod.

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Documentary directed by Morgan Neville.

"This Tom Hanks Story Will Help You Feel Less Bad" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner.

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Ford v Ferrari (2019) Nov 15, 2019

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We saw the Ford v Ferrari tonight, and got exactly what we were bargaining for. A film about cars designed to go fast and the men who are driven to, uh, drive them. There's lots of cussin' and fussin' and punchin', and going real fast. All driving strategy is reduced to shifting a gear and hitting the gas at the dramatically appropriate moment, and there isn't a lot of depth and complexity. But man, the cars are beautiful, the driving action intense, and the sound design amazing. If you were looking forward to seeing this film like we were, then it's hard to imagine you'll be disappointed. And if you weren't? Well, see us back next week for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!

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Doctor Sleep (2019) Nov 08, 2019

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Jim and went to see Dr. Sleep tonight, and left the theater wide awake. It's not The Shining, but it doesn't try to be. Instead, it does it's own thing, which in retrospect is appropriate for a movie about an adult Danny Torrance, who battles his father's demons with addiction to emerge a better man. The cast is amazing, led by the ever engaging Ewan McGreggor and relative newcomer Kyliegh Curran as the brightest Shine of a generation. Director Mike Flanagan (Gerald's Game) once again proves a deft hand adapting Stephen King. Don't go in expecting Kubrick, and we think you'll be pleased. See you next week for Ford v. Ferrari!

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The Deuce - S03E08 - Finish It Oct 30, 2019

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We say goodbye to The Deuce, at least as we see it from David Simon's perspective. Jim and A.Ron discuss standards in the porn and film industry (then and today), Eileen's work and her relationships. We see the end of Vincent and Abby, give a toast to Reg and Melissa, and remember fondly the times we shared.

Referenced in podcast:

David Simon on James Franco Controversy

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Cinema Spooktacular: The Search for Spook! (2019) - Vol. 3 Oct 30, 2019

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Cecily and A.Ron continue the Search for Spook with the third annual Cinema Spooktacular, Vol. 3. In this year's installment, we try out a new format: classic movie, wildcard movie, and a current year release. This year's Cinema Spooktacular will be presented to you in three volumes throughout the month of October.

In Vol. 3 we discuss:

Spoiler Free:
The Girl with All the Gifts 00:01:11
Tigers are Not Afraid 00:04:57
Midsommar 00:08:51
Spoiler Filled:
The Girl with All the Gifts 00:13:37
Tigers are Not Afraid 00:31:43
Midsommar 00:41:53

If you'd like to see our previous years' Cinema Spooktaculars, you can find them here:

Cinema Spooktacular (2017)

Cinema Spooktacular: The Spookquel (2018) – Vol. 1

Cinema Spooktacular: The Spookquel (2018) – Vol. 2

Cinema Spooktacular: The Search for Spook! (2019) – Vol. 1

Cinema Spooktacular: The Search for Spook! (2019) – Vol. 2

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Golden Compass (2017) Oct 24, 2019

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Surprise! Cecily and Alexis (pin-y) will be covering HBO's latest His Dark Materials starting Nov. 4, with full episode coverage posted the Wednesday after an episode airs.

In preparation, they have released coverage of the 2007 movie, The Golden Compass. This movie was a fun romp that is different from the books and confusing during most points, but nonetheless, a fun jumping off point for starting coverage of His Dark Materials. Please enjoy this episode, and join us again in November for the series premiere!

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The Deuce - S03E07 - That's a Wrap Oct 23, 2019

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There's a lot wrapping up in The Deuce this week, however, not the series itself. Jim and A.Ron discuss the future of Eileen's projects, Lori's intentions, Vinnie's new businesses, and much more!

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