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WR19, "The Interview", Attacks on Freedom of Speech and Martin Scorsese's "The Last Temptation of Christ" Dec 29, 2014

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With "The Interview" finally reaching audiences on VOD platforms and in Independent Theaters, we decided to weigh in on cyberterrorism and freedom of speech as well as review the movie itself. Then we look back at Martin Scorsese's controversial "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988) and the violent protests directed at the film at the time of its release.

WR18, Wrong Reel Holiday Special Dec 24, 2014

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It is our special holiday episode and the hosts of Wrong Reel discuss everything we love and hate about movies that take place during Christmas with special attention going to John McTiernan's Die Hard (1988), Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Terry Gilliam's Brazil (1985).

WR17, "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" and the Sad Decline of Peter Jackson Dec 18, 2014

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After soaking in the news about Sony's plans not to release "The Interview" due to threats by terrorists, we show a rare display of unity as we take turns angrily expressing our disappointment in Peter Jackson's new movie "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies". Along the way we discuss everything we love about J.R.R. Tolkien's literature and why Jackson's original "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy was such a dramatically superior moviegoing experience.

WR16, "Inherent Vice" and the Films of Paul Thomas Anderson Dec 13, 2014

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With the limited theatrical release of "Inherent Vice" we decided to look back at the career of one of our greatest filmmakers, writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson. Following on the heels of what are popularly considered to be his two greatest movies, "There Will Be Blood" and "The Master", we debate to what extent "Inherent Vice" is a worthy addition to his filmography.

WR15, Robert Altman MoMA Retrospective Dec 09, 2014

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In honor of the Museum of Modern Art's comprehensive retrospective on the amazing career of Robert Altman (1925-2006), we decided to discuss his entire filmography as well as review his masterpiece "Nashville" (1975). The retrospective continues until Jan. 17th, 2015.

WR14, "The Babadook" Review and David Cronenberg's "The Brood" Dec 02, 2014

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Jennifer Kent's debut feature "The Babadook" successfully scared the hell out of all of us and after a lengthy discussion of the film we dig into David Cronenberg's horror classic "The Brood" (1979).

WR13, A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (Part II) Nov 26, 2014

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In Part II of a special 2-part episode, we look back at one of the finest documentaries about film history ever made, "A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies" (1995).

WR12, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" Review Nov 24, 2014

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We get in touch with our inner 12-year-old girl with our review for "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1".

WR11, "Foxcatcher" Review and A Look Back at the Financial Crisis in "The Queen of Versailles" (2012) Nov 20, 2014

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Our review of one of the most ruthless and thought-provoking dramas of the year, Bennett Miller's "Foxcatcher", starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo. We continue the discussion of madness and wealth run amuck with a look back at the 2012 documentary "The Queen of Versailles".

WR10, A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (Part I) Nov 19, 2014

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In Part I of a special 2-part episode, we wish Martin Scorsese a very happy 72nd birthday with a look back at one of the finest documentaries about film history ever made, "A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies" (1995).

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