Super Sparrow

In this episode, we pick apart the Paterno trailer, are intrigued by the lengthy title Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot, are both charmed and harmed by the Super Troopers 2 trailer, and we can’t believe Jennifer Lawrence is playing Natasha in Red Sparrow.

 

The Bright Bad Batch

In this episode, we are pretty sure we can’t hang with The Bad Batch, are ready to weep at The Leveling, can’t wait to fall in love with Everything Everything, and are glad to see Will Smith in a position of authority again in Bright.

• Oscar debacle. Can’t stop cringing.
• In a related note, PricewaterhouseCoopers is out of a job. 

• Casey Affleck talked about previous sexual assault charges….by saying absolutely nothing.
• Everyone should see Hidden Figures. Also, here’s Katherine Johnson at The Oscars!

• The Oscars were straight up killing people this year.
• We lost a real gem in Bill Paxton.

The Beguiled Girls Trip

In this episode, we wonder why Lifetime decided to make a story about Tupac, head to the seas for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, buckle up for a Girls Trip, and wonder who is The Beguiled.

• Here’s the video for “Drive it Like You Stole It.”

• Watch out for FAKE NEWS. Now coming for movies.
• List of BAFTA winners
• The Beguiled is going to be a weird movie. Here’s the plot of the original version with Clint Eastwood. Spoilers, obviously.

My Catfight Cousin

In this episode, we check in with some old friends in T2 Trainspotting, watch two women continuously switch lives (and punch each other) in Catfight, support the apple picking union in In Dubious Battle, and watch so many seductive glances in My Cousin Rachel.

Things mentioned:

• The Oscar nominations are out! We think some thoughts but here’s the full list.
• Did Brie Larson snub Casey Affleck at the Golden Globes? Hopefully. You go Ms. Marvel.
• There’s a good chance Trump’s Muslim Ban will prevent nominated director Asghar Farhadi from attending the ceremonies.
• The guy from Trainspotting who was then on the Fairy Tale show (Once Upon A Time) is Robert Carlyle. 
• There’s a 1952 version of My Cousin Rachel with Olivia de Havilland and Richard Burton. Mmmmm…..glances. 
• Also in My Cousin Rachel the two lovers are not related by blood. Still. Weird.

Big Little Guardian Mummies

In this episode, we find God and/or Octavia Spencer in The Shack, wonder who is telling the biggest lie in Big Little Lies, watch a weird turn in the Mission Impossible movies with The Mummy, and are excited for our favorite tree alien in Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2.

Things mentioned:

• Amy Schumer is going to be Barbie.
• Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars. Sure.
• This duo should host the Oscars. With Seth Meyers assisting!

• Emma Stone deserves an acting award just for this skit

The Last Silence

In this episode, we experience some déjà vu as we watch The Take (Formerly Bastille Day), wonder what nonsense is happening in The Last Face, are ready to see Robert De Niro make a comeback in a comedy worth his time in The Comedian, and have some very loud thoughts while watching Silence.

Things mentioned 

• Angela Bassett is finally playing the Queen we all know she is.
• These mistakes seem avoidable.
• It seems that there are campaigns for Jared Harris and Arthur Davill. To play young Dumbledore. We would be fine with either.
• People seem quite certain that Viola Davis is going to win an Oscar.
• What do you think Javier Bardem is here? Shell monster or Shark Man?

Almost A Street Cat Christmas

In this episode, we hang out with A Street Can Named Bob, are scared to find A Cure For Wellness, laugh with the crazy family in Almost Christmas, and learn the somber story of The Zookeeper’s Wife.

Things mentioned:

• Whoever did casting for Loving deserves an award

• Look, I understood Arrival. But it’s nice to have clarification. MAJOR spoilers here.
• Seriously, Nick Kroll is a ridiculous comedian. Gillian still can’t get over him in Loving. 

• Here’s some information about the real zookeeper and his wife.
• Denis Villeneuve directed Arrival. We have high hopes for his take on Blade Runner. 

 

 

Beauty and the Besson

In this episode, we find out who is the Ghost in the Shell, take a look into the chaotic life of Jackie, look at full-on space madness with Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and are pretty excited for a little indie movie called Beauty and the Beast. Also, this week we are joined by Glenn from Cinema Geekly who shares all his Beauty and the Beast knowledge and love!

Things mentioned:

• Only Jaden Smith truly understands Doctor Strange

Just Watched Doctor Strange, Im Completely Blown Away, And I’m Going To Dedicate The Rest Of My Life To Those Practices. Thank You

— Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) November 4, 2016

• The Green Hornet is getting a reboot. This time with more grit! In fact, the new Britt Reid is being described as “Batman upside down meets Bourne inside out by way of [American Sniperhero] Chris Kyle.” Oh, and he’s also “the anti-Bruce Wayne.” Sure he is.
• Marvel is making The Inhumans tv show. Can the company keep this many plates spinning?
• Lin-Manuel Miranda has a “secret” Disney project to go along with all of his non-secret projects.
• Here’s some info on Ghost in the Shell (the original manga plot)
• Here is the original Beauty and the Beast story.
• And here’s a great podcast on Beauty and the Beast in case you want to listen to more.

Team Gilmore

In this episode we are here for whatever Nathan Lane is talking about in No Pay, Nudity, are extremely put off by music (and kinda Shia LaBeouf) in Man Down, watch Mark Wahlberg in the role he was probably born to play in Patriots Day, and veer from the movie path as we spend some time with the Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

• Get ready for Ice Cube’s take on Oliver Twist as Fagin. Even more interesting for Theater Nerds, it will be directed by Hamilton’s Thomas Kali!
• Should Josh Trank be allowed to direct another movie? We guess so. Good luck, Tom Hardy.
• This is where Gillian gets all her history news

• Everyone gets to play Zelda!
• Would anyone begrudge Viola Davis for winning Best Supporting Actress?
• Here’s George Clooney winning while losing

• Peter Berg is the director who likes to work with Mark Wahlberg
• If you need some Gilmore gabbing before the show comes back, then listen to the Gilmore Guys.

Operator Boss Logan

In this episode we are troubled by Alec Baldwin as the voice of a suit-wearing Boss Baby, think Mae Whitman is going to make an interesting Operator, are excited to find a father in Guardians of the Galaxy 2, and are sad to see the end of Logan.

Things mentioned:

• OK, Gillian got a little confused in her excitement. There is no stand-alone Lando movie. YET. You know how Disney love to world build.
• In case you are unfamiliar with Donald Glover, here are some wonderful moments from Community.

• Colin Firth has been cast in Mary Poppins as president of the Fidelity Fiduciary Bank. Seems like stellar casting but that means no chance someone will double as the president and kids will get to see this:

• Do we need to see a Willy Wonka prequel?
• J-Law has been cast as Zelda Fitzgerald despite the fact that Allison Pill has it nailed down

• Jessica Jones season 2 will have all female directors. Yes!

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