Episode 89: Hidden Gems (our underrated movie picks!)

This week, with Curtis away on vacation in Eastern Europe, we decide to keep things casual and discuss a list of our 'hidden gems'—films that we think are little known, but enjoyable and deserving of higher praise. Joining us for this discussion is our 'fifth Beatle' SIMON! We changed things up significantly this week. Instead of our usual discussion of watchlist additions or 'what we watched this week', we discuss the 'News of the Week' in the world of film and entertainment. TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction NEWS OF THE WEEK 00:01:40 RIPs: Kenneth Anger; Ray Stevenson; Tina Turner (also some chatter on album/tape covers) 00:09:10 Cannes Film Festival recap 00:13:12 Congrats to the new dads—De Niro and Pacino 00:15:11 The End of RARBG, and talking torrent sites 00:20:58 Barry and Succession finales; prestige TV discussion 00:24:04 One Year Anniversary: TOP GUN: MAVERICK 00:27:17 Twentieth Anniversary: FINDING NEMO 00:28:25 Twenty Fifth Anniversary: GODZILLA 00:30:47 Fortieth Anniversary: RETURN OF THE JEDI HIDDEN GEMS DISCUSSION 00:36:14 This is England (Quinn) 00:39:27 Raw Force (Simon) 00:41:47 The Americanization of Emily (John) 00:45:22 Little Monsters (Quinn) 00:48:44 Raiders of Atlantis (Simon) 00:50:22 Parents (John) 00:54:03 Chopping Mall (Quinn) 00:57:20 The Emerald Forest (Simon) 00:59:00 Zombi Child (John) 01:02:53 Holes (Quinn) 01:05:50 Lockout (Simon) 01:07:37 Godzilla vs. Hedorah (John) 01:13:16 Wrap up CREDITS AND PLUGS Intro: "If Only, If Only" by Jenna Kay Holmer (from 'Holes') Middle: Main Theme - The Emerald Forest OST Outro: "Kaese! Taiyō (Return! The Sun) by Mari Keiko, Honey Knights, and Moon Drops (from Godzilla vs. Hedorah) Quinn: @seatstruckreviews Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month' https://curtisrunstedler.ca/ John: johnnycakes.substack.com @johnnycakes on Letterboxd Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.