Episode 136: A NEW LEAF (1971)

Curtis, John, and returning special guest (and John Cassavetes film scholar) Dr John Bruni take on Elaine Mays (one of the first female directors) debut film A NEW LEAF (1971). They chat about what they watched this week and the latest news of the week before diving into our topic. TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:42 News of the Week/What We Watched This Week 00:42:45 A NEW LEAF (1971) Discussion (hot takes, tasty bits) 01:40:40 Our Ratings for A NEW LEAF 01:47:17 Coming Up Next! NEWS OF THE WEEK Bong Hits, Burgers, and Neil Patrick Harris: An Oral History of ‘Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle’ https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/harold-and-kumar-go-to-white-castle-oral-history-kal-penn-john-cho-1235070051/ New trailer for Kevin Smith’s “The 4:30 Movie” Lots of Marvel news: announced new Russo-led pictures, Avengers: Secret War and Avengers: Doomsday And, RDJ returning to the franchise to play Dr. Doom David Lynch releases new album with Chrystabell New releases: Deadpool vs. Wolverine; A Quiet Place: Day One; Rebel Moon; Trap WHAT WE WATCHED THIS WEEK CURTIS: Baby Reindeer (Netflix Miniseries); Longlegs; Lisa Frankenstein; Saltburn; Starve Acre JOHN VALLEY: Dream Demon; Godzilla vs. Biollante; Talk to Me; The Sadness; Peppermint Candy JOHN BRUNI: The Sporting Club; Twin Peaks (Season 3) CREDITS AND PLUGS Intro: Excerpt from A NEW LEAF (1971) Trailer Outro: Excerpt from A NEW LEAF Quinn: @seatstruckreviews Also check out Quinn's NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@seatstruck Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'