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Double Feature: Versus
by Double Feature: Versus
Double Feature: Versus is a podcast series in which two friends Anthony and Brad step in front of the mic and clash heads, come together, break up, and come together again on the subject of two competing films on each episode. Directorial debut vs Sophomore slump (or success), critically acclaimed vs fan-favorite, original vs sequel, blond vs ginger, ebony vs melanin, etc. The possibilities? Endless. The arguments? Futile. The debates? Epic (also humorous). The combination of audio material, written film reviews and video commentaries (all found on doublefeaturevs.com) are all part of what makes this a great new series for cinephiles, moviegoers, movie lovers and everybody in-between.
Episodes
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LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION vs. COYOTE VS. ACME – LOONEY TUNES LIVE ACTION BATTLE (SPOILERS)
From once abandoned because of box office receipts to recently revived due to strong fandom, the history of live action Looney Tunes films have had their ups and downs. On this one, we have Joe Dante’s 2003 “Looney Tunes: Back in Action” vs. Dave Green’s 2026 “Coyote vs. Acme”. Which film wins…
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SHELBY OAKS vs. IRON LUNG – YOUTUBERS TURNED FILMMAKERS (SPOILERS)
From YouTube to Hollywood. From commentary and criticism to filmmaking. What a transition! On this film we are comparing two directorial debuts from two well-known YouTubers. We have Chris Stuckmann’s 2025 “Shelby Oaks” vs. Mark Fischbach’s 2026 “Iron Lung” Which film wins out? Let’s find out!...
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MAYHEM! (FARANG!) vs. THE FURUOUS – BONE CRUSHING ACTION (SPOILERS)
New episode! On this one, we are covering two great bone-crushing action films. We have Xavier Gens’ 2023 film “Mayhem!” vs. Kenji Tanigaki’s 2025 film “The Furious”. Which film has the better choreography? Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “Coyote…
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DUMB AND DUMBER TO vs. BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F – LEGACY COMEDY SEQUELS (SPOILERS)
We’re back. After a short hiatus, we’re back with a new episode and new battle! It’s hard to beat the original. When a new sequel comes so many years removed from the original, there’s a level of nervousness that can be had when approaching the new sequel. On this one, we have The Farrelly...
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E.T. vs. DISCLOSURE DAY – STEVEN SPIELBERG ALIEN FILMS – THEN vs. NOW (SPOILERS)
Today, we’re looking at one of the goats of cinema – Spielberg himself. His past vs his present. On this one, we have 1982’s “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” vs. 2026’s “Disclosure Day”. Past. Present. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “Spider-Man: Brand New...
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EXIT 8 vs. BACKROOMS – LIMINAL HORROR SHOWDOWN (SPOILERS)
Today, we’re looking at two recent horror films concerning the never-ending, empty atmosphere of liminal spaces. On this one, we have Genki Kawamura’s 2026 psychological horror film “Exit 8” vs. Kane Parsons’ 2026 creepy horror film “Backrooms” Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a...
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HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE vs. THE BLACKENING – BLACK SATIRE BATTLE
Today, we’re doing a special one. We’re looking at two great pieces of black satire. On this one, we have Robert Townsend’s influential 1987 classic “Hollywood Shuffle” vs. Tim Story’s gut-busting, hilarious 2022 film “The Blackening”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak gives his take on...
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MATERIALISTS vs. LOVE, BROOKLYN – LOVE TRIANGLE FILM BATTLE (SPOILERS)
Today, we’re doing Brad’s favorite genre (kidding) – romantic dramas. Specifically, romantic dramas concerning love triangles. On this one, we have Celine Song’s 2025 “Materialists” vs. Rachael Abigail Holder’s 2025 “Love, Brooklyn” Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free...
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CARNAGE vs. HALLOW ROAD – CHAMBER FILMS (SPOILERS)
One location. Actors delivering terrific performances. Once again, we are reviewing chamber films that take place in one location. On this one, we have Roman Polanski’s 2011 film “Carnage” vs. Babak Anvari’s 2025 film “Hallow Road”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free...
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SANDY WEXLER vs. THE WEEK OF – ADAM SANDLER NETFLIX COMEDY SHOWDOWN
The Sandman. An undisputed champion of classic comedic roles. On this one, we are comparing two recent comedies of his, courtesy of Netflix. We have Steve Brill’s 2017 “Sandy Wexler” vs. Robert Smigel’s 2018 “The Week Of” co-starring the equally great Chris Rock. Who wins? Let’s find out!...
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CAPTAIN PHILLIPS vs. THE LOST BUS – PAUL GREENGRASS THRILLER BATTLE (SPOILERS)
One of the best realist, shaky-cam action directors in the game. Paul Greengrass. On this one, we have his 2013 classic “Captain Phillips” starring Tom Hanks vs. his recent 2025 film “The Lost Bus” starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives…
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AS GOOD AS IT GETS vs. ELLA MCCAY – JAMES L BROOKS COMEDIES SHOWDOWN (SPOILERS)
James L Brooks – a name synonymous with classic comedies and legendary TV shows. On this one, we compare the past and present. We have the classic 1997’ film “As Good As It Gets” starring Jack Nicholson vs. the recent polarizing 2025 film “Ella McCay” starring Emma Mackey. Who wins? Let’s find…
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CROOKLYN vs. WE GROWN NOW – BLACK COMING OF AGE BATTLE (SPOILERS)
Growing up. In Brooklyn. In Chicago. In Life. On this one, we have two beautiful black coming of age films – we have Spike Lee’s 1994 “Crooklyn” vs. Minhal Baig’s 2023 “We Grown Now”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad discusses watching the new season of “Taskmaster” – Blak discusses...
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DON’T MOVE vs. DEAD OF WINTER – SURVIVAL THRILLER SHOWDOWN (SPOILERS)
One woman. One fight for survival against an unhinged, dangerous foe. On this one, we have Adam Schindler and Brian Netto’s 2024 “Don’t Move” vs. Brian Kirk’s 2025 “Dead of Winter”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak discusses reading the Batman comic run “Bruce Wayne: Murderer/Fugitive”…
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GOOD FORTUNE vs. OUTCOME – KEANU REEVES BATTLE (SPOILERS)
An incompetent guardian angel. A beloved actor searching high and low for who is blackmailing him. Two comedies starring…Keanu Reeves?! On this one, we have Aziz Asnari’s 2025 “Good Fortune” vs. Jonah Hill’s 2026 “Outcome”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler free review…
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JUNGLE vs. SEND HELP – SURVIVAL THRILLER SHOWDOWN (SPOILERS)
One adventurer. A disgruntled employee and her arrogant boss. Two sets of characters. Both lost in the jungle fighting for survival. On this one, we have Greg McLean’s 2017 film “Jungle” vs. Sam Raimi’s 2026 film “Send Help”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review...
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NIMONA vs. KPOP DEMON HUNTERS – ANIMATED FILMS SOLD TO NETFLIX BATTLE (SPOILERS)
One studio’s tax write off is another studio’s success. On this one, we have two successful Netflix films sold to them from other studios. One this one, we have – originally from Twentieth Century Fox – Nick Bruno and Troy Quane’s 2023 “Nimona” vs Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ “KPop Demon...
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GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN DON’T DIE vs. MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE – SCI-FI TIME TRAVEL SATIRE BATTLE (SPOILERS)
Time-travel. An essential tool used to…stop the evolution of A.I.? Stop the murder of a close friend? On this one, we have two funny films about time-travel. We have Gore Verbinski’s 2025 “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” vs. BenDavid Grabinski’s 2026 “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice”. Who wins? Let’s...
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THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE vs. TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES – DC UNIVERSE PARODY BATTLE
Legos? The fight for the last slice of pizza and movie stardom? This doesn’t sound like DC material…nope, it’s DC parody. On this one, we have Chris McKay’s 2017 “Lego Batman Movie” vs. Peter Rida Michail and Aaron Horvath’s 2018 “Teen Titans Go! To The Movies”. Who wins? Let’s find out!…
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STARSHIP TROOPERS vs. LANDSCAPE WITH INVISIBLE HAND – SATIRICAL SCI-FI SHOWDOWN
Killer Insects? Earth under Alien occupation? Subversive satires of facism and classicism? Count us in! On this one, we have Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 cult classic “Starship Troopers” vs. Cory Finley’s 2023 coming-of-age sci-fi drama “Landscape with Invisible Hand”. Who wins? Let’s find out!…
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ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER vs. TRAIN DREAMS vs. THE SECRET AGENT vs. SENTIMENTAL VALUE – OSCARS 2026 PART 2 (SPOILERS)
The second part of the Oscars deep dive. On this one, Brad and Blak discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” vs. Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams” vs. Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent” vs. Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value”. Aftershow: – Brad and Blak discuss which films…
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MARTY SUPREME vs. HAMNET vs. BUGONIA – OSCARS 2026 PART 1 (SPOILERS)
It’s that time again. Brad and Blak discuss the best picture nominees they haven’t already discussed this past year. On this one, we have Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” vs. Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet” vs. Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia”. Who wins? Let’s find out. Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler free…
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LOCK, STOCK and TWO SMOKING BARRELS vs. WRATH OF MAN – JASON STATHAM/GUY RICHIE BATTLE
A dynamic actor/director duo. From past to present. On this one, we’re looking at two key works from actor Jason Statham and director Guy Ritchie’s many years of collaboration. On this one, we have Ritchie and Statham’s 1998 debut “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” vs. 2021’s “Wrath of Man”.…
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NEAR DARK vs. SINNERS – MORE ALTERNATIVE VAMPIRE TALE BATTLES (SPOILERS)
The tales of the vampire, the immortal guest of the night, told through unique storytelling lenses. On this one, we’re comparing Kathryn Bigelow’s 1987 western “Near Dark” vs. Ryan Coogler’s 2025 nomination record-breaking horror-drama “Sinners”. Who wins? Let’s find out. Aftershow: – R.I.P....
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THE LONG WALK vs. THE RUNNING MAN – RECENT STEPHEN KING ADAPTATIONS (SPOILERS)
Dystopian Sci-fi. Tales of survival and desperation. Tales from the work of…Stephen King? On this one, we’re comparing two different Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman) adaptations – Francis Lawrence’s 2025 dystopian thriller “The Long Walk” vs. Edgar Wright’s 2025 dystopian action film…
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MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN vs. FRANKENSTEIN – ADAPTATION BATTLE (SPOILERS)
God creates man. Man creates man. Tragedy ensues. On this one, we’re comparing two different adaptations of “The Modern Prometheus”. We have Kenneth Branagh’s 1994 film starring Branagh and Robert De Niro vs. Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 film starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. Who wins? Let’s…
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BURIED vs. LOCKE – ONE MAN SHOW
One actor. One setting. Complex emotional acting. On this one, we have Rodrigo Cortés’ 2010 film “Buried” vs. Steven Knight’s 2013 film “Locke”. Who wins? Let’s find out. Aftershow: – AMC’s new popcorn pass – Netflix’s proposed 17 day window for Warner Bros’ theatrical windows – Blak discusses…
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BEST OF 2025
It’s that time again. The boys discuss their top 5 films of 2025 with special mentions thrown in! Take a listen and find out what made the list. No aftershow.
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12 MONKEYS vs. MICKEY 17 – WACKY SCI-FI BATTLE (SPOILERS)
Two dystopian tales. Two unlikely heroes. Two wacky sci-fi tales. On this one, we have Terry Gilliam’s classic 1995 sci-fi thriller “12 Monkeys” vs. Bong Joon-Ho’s 2025 sci-fi comedy “Mickey 17”. Which film wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives his spoiler-free review of “Roofman” –...
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CATFISH vs. UNKNOWN NUMBER: THE HIGH SCHOOL CATFISH – CATFISH DOCUMENTARY BATTLE (SPOILERS)
Two shocking documentaries. One phenomenon forever etched into internet culture. On this one, we Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman’s landmark 2010 film “Catfish” vs. Skye Borgman’s 2025 film “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. Which film wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives his...
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VANTAGE POINT vs. A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE – NON-LINEAR POLITICAL THRILLER BATTLE (SPOILERS)
Two political thrillers. Non-linear perspectives. Tension you can cut with a knife. On this one, we Pete Travis’ 2008 Rashomon-like thriller “Vantage Point” vs. Kathryn Bigelow’s 2025 paranoia thriller “A House of Dynamite”. Which film wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad discusses season…
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LEONARD PART 6 vs. THE ADVENTURES OF PLUTO NASH – POPULAR COMEDIAN-LED FLOPS
Two iconic comedians. Two infamous, horrid box office flops. On this one, we have Paul Weiland’s 1987 “Leonard Part 6” starring Bill Cosby vs. Ron Underwood’s 2002 “The Adventures of Pluto Nash” starring Eddie Murphy. Which film wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives an update on what...
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WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? vs. A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE – “WHAT A LOVELY COUPLE” BATTLE
Two toxic couples. Two sets of powerful performances. Two classic films. On this one, we have Mike Nichols’ 1966 classic directorial debut “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” vs. John Cassavetes 1974 powerhouse “A Woman Under the Influence”. Which film wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad...
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LA CÉRÉMONIE vs. PARASITE – CLASS INEQUALITY FILMS BATTLE
The upper class. The lower class. Scheming. Jealousy. Murder. On this one, two classic thrillers revolving about social inequality. We have Claude Chabrol’s 1995 influential thriller “La Cérémonie” vs. Bong Joon Ho’s 2019 record-breaking phenomenon “Parasite”. Which film wins out? Let’s find out!...
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THE CHASER vs. THE MAN FROM NOWHERE – CLASSIC SOUTH KOREAN THRILLERS
When discussing South Korean thrillers, there are some that are acclaimed as some of the region’s very best. On this one, we have Na Hong-Jin’s 2008 “The Chaser” vs. Lee Jeong-beom’s 2010 “The Man From Nowhere”. Which film wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of...
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HIGH AND LOW vs. HIGHEST 2 LOWEST – AKIRA vs. SPIKE (SPOILERS)
A kidnapping. A wealthy victim. Battles of morality and integrity. On this one, we have the classic 1963 thriller “High and Low” from legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa vs the 2025 remake “Highest 2 Lowest” starring Denzel Washington from legendary filmmaker Spike Lee Which film wins out? Let’s...
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FORD v FERRARI vs. F1 – DAD MOVIE BATTLE (SPOILERS)
Fast cars. Rivalries. History. Dad movies. On this one, we have two top tier dad films going head-to-head. We have James Mangold’s 2019 “Ford v Ferrari” against Joseph Kosinski’s 2025 “F1”. Which film wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler free review of “Peacemaker” season 2…
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ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE vs. A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT – ALTERNATIVE VAMPIRE VERSION
Vampires. The Lo-fi edition. On this one, we have two alternative vampire films that twist and subvert the classic story of the immortal ones. We have Jim Jarmusch’s offbeat 2013 film “Only Lovers Left Alive” vs. Ana Lily Amirpour’s 2014 cult classic “A Girl Who Walks Home at Night”. Which film...
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SUPERMAN (1978) vs. SUPERMAN (2025) – CLASSIC vs. NEW BATTLE (SPOILERS)
Look up! It’s a bird! A plane! It’s… Blak and Brad discussing Richard Donner’s 1978 classic “Superman” vs. James Gunn’s revitalized 2025 “Superman”. Which Man of Steel film wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Avengers: Doomsday rumors
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HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA – CHAPTER 1 vs. RUST – CONTROVERSIAL WESTERN BATTLE (SPOILERS)
Two ambitious westerns. Two controversial productions – one befell by box office returns and lawsuits, the other by an unfortunate tragedy. On this one, we have Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” vs. Joel Souza’s “Rust”. Which one wins? Let’s find out! No aftershow on this…
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INITIAL D vs. SPEED RACER – ANIME TURNED LIVE ACTION SHOWDOWN
Anime turned live action. On this one, we have Andrew Lau and Alan Mak’s 2005 adaptation of “Initial D” against The Wachowskis’ 2008 adaptation of “Speed Racer”. Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak discusses watching The Bear season 3 (spoilers) – Blak discusses attending Fantasia...
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TED 2 vs. PADDINGTON 2 – TALKING BEAR THE SEQUEL BATTLE
Well….we ran it back. Brad twisted Blak’s arm and made him watch Ted 2. Oh, and Paddington 2 as well. On this one, it’s the foul talking teddy bear vs the wholesome, well-mannered anthropomorphised bear. We have Seth McFarlane’s “Ted 2” (2015) vs. Paul King’s “Paddington 2” (2017). Which one…
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I LIKE MOVIES vs. THE 430 MOVIE – YOUNG CINEPHILES EDITION (SPOILERS)
The young cinephile. Full of life. Full of imagination. Also, a bit too serious at time… On this one, we have Chandler Levack’s “I Like Movies” (2022) vs. Kevin Smith’s “The 4:30 Movie” (2024). Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of season 2 of “Severance”
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TIN MEN vs. CHANGING LANES – ROAD RAGE BATTLE
Road rage is one of the most intense, irritating things to experience on the road. You yell, you honk, you curse, you move on. Well…what if moving on is not that easy? On this one, we’re comparing two vastly different films – a 60s-set comedy and a hard hitting thriller. We have Barry Levinson’s...
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KATE PLAYS CHRISTINE vs. WARFARE – EXTENSIVE RECREATION BATTLE (SPOILERS)
What’s it like to extensively recreate one moment in cinema? Show a moment based on memory and/or recollection and stay as objective as you can possibly be. Two films here explore this possibility in interesting ways. On this one, we have Robert Greene’s 2016 experimental documentary “Kate Plays...
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TIME BANDITS vs. THE GOONIES – 80’S ADVENTURE FILMS SHOWDOWN
The 80s…great adventures, great comedic chemistry…and downer/weird/happy endings? On this one, we have two classic films. Terry Gilliam’s 1981 dark fantasy “Time Bandits” vs. Richard Donner’s classic 1985 adventure “The Goonies”. Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a...
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ANALYZE THIS vs. THE WHOLE NINE YARDS – MOBSTER COMEDY SHOWDOWN
A mobster walks into a psychiatrist’s office (no, not Tony Soprano). A retired mobster hitman moves in next door to a neurotic dentist. Hilarity ensues on both ends. On this one, we have Harold Ramis’ iconic comedy “Analyze This” (1999) in which Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal go head-to-head…
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NONE BUT THE BRAVE vs. TRUE STORIES – MUSICIAN-DIRECTED FILM BATTLE!
Hey, did you know Frank Sinatra directed an anti-war film? Did you also know Talking Heads’ David Byrne directed a musical comedy set within a fictional Texas town? On this one, we have Frank Sinatra’s thoughtful anti-war film “None But The Brave” (1965) vs. David Byrne’s quirky musical comedy...
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DEEP COVER vs. DONNIE BRASCO – INFORMANT SHOWDOWN
We’re back and we got a good one! It’s a fine line between cop and criminal…what happens when one finds himself on either side of the road? On this one, we have Bill Duke’s raw 1992 thriller “Deep Cover” vs. Mike Newell’s influential 1997 thriller “Donnie Brasco”. Which one wins? Let’s find out!...
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THE TRIP vs. A REAL PAIN – BUDDY ROAD COMEDY BATTLE (SPOILERS)
Last week, female buddie comedies! This week, buddy road trips! On this one, we Michael Winterbottom’s “The Trip” (2010) starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon vs. Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain” (2024) starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: Doomsday...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Double Feature: Versus is a podcast series in which two friends Anthony and Brad step in front of the mic and clash heads, come together, break up, and come together again on the subject of two competing films on each episode. Directorial debut vs Sophomore slump (or success), critically acclaimed vs fan-favorite, original vs sequel, blond vs ginger, ebony vs melanin, etc. The possibilities? Endless. The arguments? Futile. The debates? Epic (also humorous). The combination of audio material, written film reviews and video commentaries (all found on doublefeaturevs.com) are all part of what makes this a great new series for cinephiles, moviegoers, movie lovers and everybody in-between.
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