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We’re back with an all-new episode and a discussion of two films about gun violence in America. This week’s new release, Chi-Raq, is a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata and centers on gang violence in Chicago. We discuss writer/director Spike Lee’s newest alongside Steve James’ 2011 documentary The Interrupters, which follows a … Continue reading Chi-Raq / The Interrupters

We have plenty to be thankful for this week. And because we love our listeners so much (and also because we’ve just seen so many movies lately), we have a new double feature to discuss! This week’s episode kicks off with Carol, the new Todd Haynes film that follows two women falling in love during … Continue reading Carol / Blue Is the Warmest Color

Can’t get enough? Good, because we’re back with another new episode and a discussion of TWO new releases! The first film, Brooklyn, centers in on a young Irish immigrant coming of age in New York. We discuss Nick Hornby’s beautiful screenplay and the changing definition of home. We paired Brooklyn with another new release focused … Continue reading Brooklyn / In Jackson Heights

We’re back with our brand new format and a discussion of two great films that examine the art of investigative journalism. This week’s new release, Spotlight, centers on the Boston Globe’s Spotlight team and its investigation of sexual abuse against children by Catholic clergy within the Boston archdiocese. We discuss writer/director Tom McCarthy’s newest in conjunction with … Continue reading Spotlight / All the President’s Men

Let’s talk about sex. Or, at least, the new Gaspar Noé film Love, a 3D erotic melodrama with plenty to say on the subject of sex, love, and so much more. Intro (Start – 1:29) Love (1:30 – 46:13) Closing (46:14 – End) Whether you agree or disagree with our takes, we’d love to hear … Continue reading Love

We’re back! Did you miss us? (Yonah, we already know your answer.) It’s been a little over 5 years since we first started the podcast, so we figured now is the perfect time to come back with a special episode covering the 53rd New York Film Festival. Here’s a preview of some of the films … Continue reading We’re Back! / 2015 New York Film Festival