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"Annihilation," "Mute," "Game Night," 2018 Oscar Winner Predictions Feb 26, 2018

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It seems a little strange to be talking about a movie that isn't "Black Panther," but there are three new releases this week. First, we look at Alex Garland's sci-fi mind-bender "Annihilation," starring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac. Then we dig into the Netflix well with Duncan Jones' "Mute." Then it's comedy time, with the Jason Bateman-Rachel McAdams vehicle "Game Night." We also make our Oscar predictions for the big night this coming Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Black Panther," "Early Man," "The Wanderers" Feb 19, 2018

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It's one of the most successful openings of all time, in just about every major category. Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" seems destined to be talked about for decades to come. So we add our voices to the chorus, digging into one of Marvel's most fascinating movies. Lost in the shuffle this weekend was Nick Park's return to his stop-motion animation with "Early Man," with the voices of Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hiddleston. Then in our Reboot section, we look at 1979's "The Wanderers." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"The Cloverfield Paradox," "Fifty Shades Freed," "15:17 To Paris," "Baby Doll" Feb 11, 2018

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We have a long discussion about Netflix and what makes a movie a movie and, at last, the film that inspired that discussion, "The Cloverfield Paradox." Then we're off to the two new releases. First, it's the final chapter of the bewilderingly odd and occasionally amusing "Fifty Shades" franchise, "Fifty Shades Freed." Then, an even stranger movie: Clint Eastwood's real-life heroes drama, "15:17 to Paris." Also, a reboot! It's the 1956 Elia Kazan-Tennessee Williams collaboration "Baby Doll." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"A Fantastic Woman," "Winchester," "The Big Lebowski," "Legally Blonde" Feb 04, 2018

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After the wasteland of January, February at least brings us a little, with the Oscar-nominated "A Fantastic Woman," which Grierson praises. Less praise-worthy: Helen Mirren's dull, pointless "Winchester." Lots of excitement with the Reboots, though. First, the Coen brothers' cult hit "The Big Lebowski." Does it stand up as a movie, or just as a quip delivery device? Then we look at "Legally Blonde," the movie that elevated Reese Witherspoon to the massive movie star she is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2018 Sundance Recap, Most Anticipated Movies of 2018, "City of God" Jan 28, 2018

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Grierson is back from Sundance, and he's ready to give us his best and worst films from this year's festival. The best movie he saw may in fact never play in a theater at all. Because there are no worthwhile movies released in January, we look forward as well, previewing the 10 movies we're most looking forward to in 2018. Then, in our Reboot segment, we look back at 2002's "City of God." How does it hold up 16 years later? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Housekeeping Non-Canon Interstitial and a Reminder to Buy a T-Shirt Jan 22, 2018

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We interrupt your Monday with a brief interlude to remind you to: a: Watch the Oscar nominations Tuesday; b: Listen to our show before you do so; c: Buy a T-shirt. Oh, and we have new music! Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful. We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@gmail.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you'd like us to review, and we'll discuss it on a later podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2018 Oscar Nomination Predictions, "12 Strong," "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" Jan 18, 2018

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The Oscar nominations come out THIS TUESDAY, so we've got you prepared and ready with our annual predictions in each of the major six categories. Is it a "Three Billboards Over Ebbing, Missouri" year? Can "Get Out" or "Lady Bird" crash the party? Has everybody forgotten about "The Post" and "Dunkirk?" We also look at the Afghan War drama "12 Strong," with Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon. Then we travel to 1990 and wonder how Joe Dante's "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" ever got made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"The Commuter," "Paddington 2," "World of Tomorrow, Episode Two," "The Thing" Jan 15, 2018

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Like "Sister Act 2," we're back in the habit this week. First, we use our specific talents to look at Liam Neeson's next vengeful dad in "The Commuter." Then we head to London for the warm-hearted adventures of that friendly bear in "Paddington 2." Then we encourage you to rent "World of Tomorrow, Episode Two," Don Hertzfeldt's incredible animated short. Then, in our Reboot segment, we do our THIRD John Carpenter movie, looking at 1982's "The Thing." We like Carpenter movies more each time we do one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2018 Mailbag Show, "Cloverfield" Jan 08, 2018

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It is time for our annual Mailbag show, in which we answer your questions about movies, our process, our limitations and anything that might pop into your mind. It has been a fascinating year in movies: Your questions, and hopefully our answers, reflect that. Also we have a Reboot movie. It's 2008's "Cloverfield," which was released 10 years ago this week. How does it hold up? We dig into it. Oh, and we have new music! Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorkfest 2017: Our Ten Best Movies of the Year Dec 29, 2017

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It's here! Just in time for the end of the year, it's our annual massive Dorkfest podcast, in which we reveal our best 10 movies of 2017. Grierson doesn't know Leitch's list; Leitch doesn't know Grierson's. They reveal their lists to each other, and you, live on the podcast. They've been doing this for more than 20 years. But now they tape it. We'll be back next week with our annual Mailbag show: Send your questions to griersonleitch@gmail.com. But for now: Just enjoy our favorite show of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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