Episodes
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Ep. #80 – Dune: Part Two
I'm joined again by my friend Paul as we spice up our lives once more with Dune: Part Two, the latest sci-fi epic from Denis Villeneuve. Then we talk over other titles we've be watching at home, including The Zone Of Interest (which is now available for purchase through video on demand) and True...
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Ep. #79 – 2024 Oscar Talk
I'm joined virtually by my IFJA colleague Ben Sears as we talk over this year's Academy Awards, going over the nominations in all of the 23 categories with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from last year's films. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Notes on the...
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Ep. #78 – Barbenheimer
I'm joined virtually by friend and IFJA colleague Ben Sears as we take on the Barbenheimer double feature. First we unbox Barbie, and then we unpack Oppenheimer, which are both playing now in theaters everywhere. We also shout out a couple streaming series we've watched recently, including I'm A...
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Ep. #77 – Fast X
I'm joined virtually by friends and IFJA colleagues Mitch and Nick as we buckle up for Fast X, the tenth installment of the Fast & Furious saga. Then we talk over streaming options old and current, including Justified (all seasons streaming on Hulu), Jade (available on Criterion Channel) and Love…
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Ep. #76 – Beau Is Afraid
I'm joined again by my IFJA colleauge Ben as we wrap our brains around the long strange trip that is Beau Is Afraid, the latest from Ari Aster playing in theaters now. Then we discuss other things we've been watching, including 20th Indy Film Fest selection In A Good Way (now available to rent...
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Ep. #75 – Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
I'm joined by my friend Matt as we roll a 20-sided die of fun talking about Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the new fantasy adventure opening in theaters this Friday. Then we branch off into the world of streaming, discussing network classics from Survivor (every season streaming on...
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Ep. #74 – 2023 Oscar Talk
I'm joined by my IFJA colleague Ben Sears as we talk over this year's Academy Awards, going over the nominations in all of the 23 categories with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from last year's films. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Notes on the 2023…
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Ep. #73 - Hit The Road
On a very special episode, I'm joined by Breakfast All Day co-hosts and LAFCA members Alonso Duralde and Christy Lemire as we discuss Hit The Road, a family road dramedy now available to rent or stream on Showtime. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
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Ep. #72 – Black Adam
I'm joined by my friend and returning champion Jared as we upend the hierarchy with Black Adam, the new addition to DC's Extended Universe. Then we talk over some shows we've been watching recently, like House of the Dragon, whose entire first season is streaming on HBO Max, and The Patient…
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Ep. #71 – Prey
I'm joined by my friend Zach as we talk probably for too long about Prey, the new Predator prequel now available to watch on Hulu. Then we talk over some other things we've been streaming, like the FX teen dramedy Reservation Dogs (also on Hulu) and Official Competition, a showbiz comedy now...
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Ep. #70 – Nope
I'm joined by my friend and IFJA colleague Ben as we peel back the layers of Nope, the latest film from writer/director Jordan Peele. Then we talk over some titles we've been streaming, including the new action movie The Gray Man (playing on Netflix) and docu-comedy series The Rehearsal, whose...
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Ep. #69 – Thor: Love and Thunder
I'm joined by my friends Jon and Stephanie as we hammer on about Thor: Love and Thunder, the newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe now playing only in theaters. Then we discuss other things we've been watching at home, including the latest MCU series Ms. Marvel, whose first season will be...
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Ep. #68 – Lightyear
I'm joined by my in-laws Deb and Dennie Doud as we blast off into Lightyear, the latest Pixar offering now playing only in theaters. Then we talk over some other streaming options like Operation Mincemeat, a 2022 World War II movie now on Netflix, and The Staircase, which is available to watch in...
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Ep. #67 – Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness
I'm joined by my friend Kate as we get strange with Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness, the latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then we discuss some series we've been consuming recently, including Kim's Convenience, which is streaming in its entirety on Netflix, and Severance,...
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Ep. #66 – Everything Everywhere All At Once
I'm joined by my friend Bart as we tax poetic about Everything Everywhere All At Once, the new sci-fi comedy from A24. Then we talk over things we've been watching, including the YouTube channel Are Sounds Electrik? and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, a 10-episode series on HBO Max....
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Ep. #65 – 2022 Oscar Talk
I'm joined by my IFJA colleague Ben as we talk over this year's Academy Awards, including the numerous controversies surrounding the ceremony. Then we'll go over the nominations in each of the 23 categories with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from 2021.
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Ep. #64 - The Batman
I'm joined by my friend Matt as we come forth from the shadows to talk The Batman, the new superhero noir starring Robert Pattinson. Then we talk over some series we've watched recently, including Reacher and The Legend of Vox Machina, both streaming on Amazon Prime. I also lose my brain talking...
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Ep. #63 - Top 10 of 2021
I'm joined by my wife Aubree as we discuss the year that was 2021 and run down each of our 10 favorite films from last year. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Aubree's Top 10: CODA (Apple TV+) Nobody (rent/buy) Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix) Spider-Man: No Way Home (theaters) No Time To...
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Ep. #62 – Spider-Man: No Way Home/2021 IFJA Awards
I'm joined by my friends and IFJA colleagues Nick and Andy via Zoom as we spin some thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home, the latest MCU spectacle now playing only in theaters. Also check out Andy's written review of the movie. Then we discuss the recently announced 2021 Indiana Film Journalists...
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Ep. #61 – The Beatles: Get Back
I'm joined by my friend Ryan as we look for a blast from the past in The Beatles: Get Back, a music documentary series available to stream exclusively on Disney+. We also touch on Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), a music documentary film which is streamable on...
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Ep. #60 – Dune
I'm joined by my friend Paul as we spice up our lives with Dune, the new sci-fi epic from Denis Villeneuve. Then we talk over some series we've been streaming, including Maid (entire miniseries available on Netflix) and What We Do In The Shadows (all three seasons on Hulu and FX). We also dunk on...
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Ep. #59 – No Time To Die
I'm joined by my friend Logan as we find some time to scrutinize No Time To Die, the latest in the long-standing James Bond film franchise. Then we talk over some new series that we've been streaming, including Only Murders In The Building, the comedic whodunnit series available on Hulu, and...
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Ep. #58 – Malignant
I'm joined again by my lovely wife Aubree as we carve out some time for Malignant, the new over-the-top horror film from director James Wan. Then we recap some Sydney Sweeney-starring streaming selections, including The Voyeurs (streaming on Amazon Prime) and The White Lotus (entire season...
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Ep. #57 – CODA
I'm joined by my friend Taylor as we rave about CODA, a new feel-good family dramedy now streaming on Apple TV+. Then we dive into a garbage heap of trashy reality television (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Love Is Blind, Too Hot to Handle) before talking about an actual show: Kevin Can...
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Ep. #56 – The Green Knight
I'm joined by my friend Nick as we get medieval on your heinies to discuss The Green Knight, the new Arthurian tale from A24 and writer/director David Lowery. Then we share other things we've been listening to and watching, including the Radiolab project The Vanishing of Harry Pace and the Apple...
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Ep. #55 – A Quiet Place Part II
I'm joined by my friend Bailey as we dive back into movie theaters to talk A Quiet Place Part II, the new horror movie from writer/director John Krasinski. Then we share some content to stream at home, including murder mystery miniseries Mare of Easttown (streaming in its entirety on HBO Max) and...
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Ep. #54 – Godzilla Vs. Kong
I'm joined via Zoom (an Awake In The Dark first!) by my friend, IFJA colleague and all-around Godzilla/Kong guru Evan for Godzilla vs. Kong, the fourth feature in Legendary's MonsterVerse that's now playing in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Then we go over a couple additional streaming…
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Ep. #53 – Top 10 of 2020
I'm joined by my wife Aubree as we discuss the year that was 2020 and run down each of our 10 favorite films from last year. Find us on Facebook, Twitterand Letterboxd. Aubree's Top 10: The Kid Detective(available to rent) Nocturne(Amazon Prime) I'm Your Woman(Amazon Prime) The Devil All the...
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Ep. #52 – Soul
I'm joined for the first time by my parents Julie and Keith Leuthold as we break down Soul, the latest animated marvel from Pixar that's currently streaming on Disney+. Then we go over some belated holiday streaming options, including The Christmas Chronicles 1 and 2 (both available on Netflix)…
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Ep. #51 – Manksgiving Feast
I'm joined yet again by my hunker-down honey Aubree as we give Manks to a cornucopia of new streaming content. Seated at our table this year is Mank, (the new Netflix biopic from David Fincher), The Queen's Gambit (the hit limited series streaming now on Netflix), Run (the thriller now available…
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Ep. #50 – Quaranstream III: Happy Hallostream
I'm joined again by my wife Aubree as we get into the Halloween spirit and discuss some spooky streaming options for your fall viewing pleasure. We talk over the Hulu movie Books of Blood, the Amazon Prime film series Welcome to the Blumhouse, Adam Sandler's new Netflix "movie" Hubie Halloween…
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Ep. #49 - Possessor
I'm joined by my friend Logan as we infiltrate each others minds to discuss Possessor, the new sci-fi horror movie from Brandon Cronenberg. Then we go over a couple shows that we've both been watching on Hulu, including the FX series Legion and PEN15, whose second season debuted last month. Find…
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Ep. #48 - Tenet
I'm joined by my friend Matt as we collectively unspool our brains over Tenet, the new Christopher Nolan actioneer now playing in theaters. Then we talk over some streaming options like Lovecraft Country, whose ongoing first season is available on HBO, and Feels Good Man, which is now available…
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Ep. #47 - Money Plane
I'm joined by my friend Zach as we take off and dissect Money Plane, the so-bad-it's-good heist movie now available to rent. Then we talk over other shows we've been streaming like Schitt's Creek, whose first five seasons are streaming on Netflix and I'll Be Gone in the Dark, the new docuseries...
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Ep. #46 - Palm Springs
I'm joined by my friend Taylor as we chill out and enjoy Palm Springs, the new romantic comedy now available on Hulu. Then we discuss other streaming options, including the filmed version of the smash Broadway hit Hamilton, now streaming on Disney+ and the Netflix series The Politician, whose…
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Ep. #45 - Irresistible
I'm joined by my friend Nick as we get back to movies and discuss Irresistible, a new political satire from writer/director Jon Stewart. Then we talk over other releases we've been streaming through quarantine, including the new Dave Chappelle special 8:46 on Netflix's YouTube channel. Find us on...
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Ep. #44 – Quaranstream II: Electric Streamaloo
I'm joined again by my wife Aubree as we continue to brave the COVID madness and talk through more shows that we've been streaming during our extended time at home. Points of discussion include The Last Dance (streaming in full on ESPN), the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt interactive special…
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Ep. #43 - Quaranstream
I'm joined by my wife Aubree as we hunker down and talk through the shows that we've been streaming during the coronavirus stay-at-home order. We talk Tiger King, 100 Humans and the third season of Ozark, which are all available on Netflix. We also discuss the third season of The Sinner, which is...
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Ep. #42 – The Invisible Man
I'm joined by my wife Aubree as we quarantine and chill with The Invisible Man, the new horror movie that is now available to rent on demand. Then we recap the thriller series Servant, whose entire first season is available to stream on Apple TV+. We also talk about the coronavirus pandemic and…
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Ep. #41 – Onward
I'm joined by my friend Miles as we pack up the van and discuss Onward, the new family comedy from Pixar. Then we discuss other shows we've been streaming, including the new Amazon Prime series Hunters and the Stephen King-based miniseries The Outsider, whose entire first season is now streaming…
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Ep. #40 – The Call of the Wild
I'm joined by my friend Bart as we journey into The Call of the Wild, the new family adventure movie from recent Disney acquisition 20th Century Studios. Then we discuss other shows we've been watching, including The Mandalorian on Disney+ and the acclaimed docuseries The Jinx: The Life and…
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Ep. #39 – Birds of Prey
I'm joined by my friend Jared as we sharpen our claws for Birds of Prey, the latest superhero movie in DC's Extended Universe. Then we discuss other shows we've been watching, including the new CBS All Access series Star Trek: Picard and the bizarre espionage comedy-drama Patriot, which can be...
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Ep. #38 – Top 10 of 2019/Oscar Talk
I'm joined by my wife Aubree as we discuss the year 2019 in film and run down each of our 10 favorites from last year. Then we'll go over the major Oscar nominations with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from 2019. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Aubree's…
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Ep. #37 – It Chapter Two
I'm joined again by my wife Aubree as we float some ideas about It Chapter Two, the horror sequel to 2017's It. Then we hide and speak about Ready Or Not and then discuss the USA show The Sinner, whose first two seasons are now available on Netflix. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.
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Ep. #36 – Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark
I'm joined again by my wife Aubree as we recount Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, the new horror film by André Øvredal. Then we talk through the second season of Big Little Lies, now streaming in its entirety on HBO. Cicadas also guest star throughout the whole episode because it's a summer...
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Ep. #35 – Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
I'm joined by my friend Megan as we go back in time to discuss Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, the new Quentin Tarantino film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. Then we discuss other things we've watched recently, including the third season of Stranger Things, now streaming on Netflix. Find...
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Ep. #34 – Midsommar
I'm joined again by my friend Logan as we bask in the horrible rays of Midsommar, writer/director Ari Aster's follow-up to last year's Hereditary. Then we discuss other items we've watched recently, with a brief chat on Spider-Man: Far From Home and the hilarious sketch show I Think You Should...
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Ep. #33 – Toy Story 4
I'm joined again by my friend Kate as we wax nostalgic Toy Story 4, the latest sequel from animation juggernaut Pixar. Then we talk over some things we've been watching at home, including the Netflix miniseries Tales of the City and the HBO series Barry, which recently concluded its second…
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Ep. #32 – Under the Silver Lake
I'm joined again by my friend Bart as we untangle the myriad mysteries of Under the Silver Lake, the new detective story that's available to rent now. Then we discuss some streaming options, including the new HBO documentary What's My Name: Muhammad Ali and the YouTube videos from storm chaser...
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Ep. #31 – Booksmart
I'm joined again by my friend Taylor as we do an advance review of Booksmart, the hilarious new comedy by Olivia Wilde. Then we talk about the new Netflix series Dead To Me and I try desperately to talk about Game Of Thrones season 8 without spoiling it (and then definitely spoil it in detail)....