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The Bluff Council Podcast
by Ev Durán & Keith Macri, Bleav
In this podcast for movie lovers, Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Ev Durán and Keith Macri discuss new movies, classic films, sports documentaries, and the industry at large. Never boring, often ridiculous, and always passionate, the BC boys invite you to join them as we all jump headfirst into the shallow end that is The Bluff Council.
Episodes
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"Superman" brings nothing to the table | Movie Review by The Bluff Council
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a movie with the weight of the future of the entire DCU and Warner Bros. filmography on its back! No small task... It's "Superman!" Directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Perhaps no film this year HAS to be as…
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Comedy Classic or Trainwreck? Our Take on the Happy Gilmore 2 Trailer | The Bluff Council Podcast
The price is... back? Happy Gilmore 2 is real, and the trailer just dropped. On this episode of Bluff Council, we react to the long-awaited sequel's first look — from callbacks and cameos to cringe-worthy swings. Is this a hole-in-one for nostalgia or a bogey for comedy? We break down what works,...
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May the Schwartz Return: Spaceballs 2 and the Comeback of Mel Brooks | The Bluff Council Podcast
After nearly 40 years, Spaceballs 2 is finally happening—and the legendary Mel Brooks is back in the mix. In this episode, The Bluff Council dives deep into the surprise announcement, what we know so far about the sequel, and what this means for fans of the original. We celebrate Mel Brooks’…
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Laughter Reloaded: The Naked Gun Trailer Nails the Comeback | The Bluff Council Podcast
Frank Drebin is back—sort of. The Bluff Council breaks down the 2025 trailer for The Naked Gun reboot, starring Liam Neeson as the bumbling detective in a world that may be too ironic for its own good. We dig into the legacy of the original Zucker-Abrams-Zucker classic, the risks of reviving...
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Legacy on Trial: Brett Favre’s Untold Documentary | The Bluff Council Podcast
This week on Bluff Council, we dive into Netflix's Untold: Hall of Shame, the controversial documentary unmasking Brett Favre’s alleged role in a Mississippi welfare scandal. We unpack how the film balances Favre’s football legacy with his off-field missteps, question the doc’s journalistic...
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Reaction to "The Lost Bus" trailer | Do films have a duty to give back? | The Bluff Council Podcast
On this episode of The Bluff Council Podcast, Keith and Ev discuss the new teaser trailer for "The Lost Bus," starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. The film is directed by Paul Greengrass and is based on the true story from the 2018 Camp Fire that decimated the town of Paradise,...
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"Happy Gilmore" is the best Adam Sandler movie POINT BLANK PERIOD | Movie Review by The Bluff Council
In the long and illustrious and meandering and uneven and hilarious career of Adam Sandler, "Happy Gilmore" stands out as a truly funny comedy classic, so much so that Netflix is dusting off the IP for a sequel, nearly thirty years later (yay...?). What makes this film so timeless? Where does it...
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"Companion," "Black Bag," & "The Assessment" | SPOILER FREE Movie Reviews The Bluff Council
Three movies for the price of one!? THAT'S RIGHT, it's the HOTTEST of Hot Revs, the ol' menage a trois of film reviewing - Join Ev as he discusses three semi-recent releases: "Companion," starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, "Black Bag," starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, and…
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So… Who Are These Guys Again? | The Bluff Council Podcast
We’re hitting the reset button (sort of). In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves — your two favorite overthinkers of cinema — and talk about why we love movies, how The Bluff Council came to be, and what keeps us coming back to the big screen (and yelling at it). Whether you’ve been with us…
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The Russo Brothers: MCU Royalty or Just Lucky? | The Bluff Council Podcast
This week, we dive deep into the Russo Brothers’ Marvel reign — from Winter Soldier to Endgame — and ask the hard-hitting question: were they cinematic masterminds or just riding the Infinity Gauntlet wave? We talk hits, misses (ahem Cherry), and debate whether the MCU made them… or they made the...
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White Lotus Finale: Death, Decadence & Disappointment? | The Bluff Council Podcast
The luxury's still high, the stakes are higher, and someone’s floating face-down again — it must be The White Lotus finale. This week on The Bluff Council Podcast, we’re sipping Aperol spritzes and serving hot takes. Did the ending stick the landing or just trip over its designer loafers? We’re...
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"Forrest Gump" is still great... Isn't it!? | Movie Review by The Bluff Council
"Forrest Gump" came out in 1994 and took over the world. Kids were shouting "Run Forrest, run!" and "Seat's taken!" and talking about boxes of chocolate with voice affectations that would surely get them cancelled today! Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary…
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These are the BEST MOVIES of 2024 (a few you don't expect) | The Bluff Council Podcast
2024 was a strange year for movies, but in the midst of what was in many ways a "down year," there were some really awesome, enjoyable films that found their audiences and made their marks. Come for the "Dune: Part Two," stay for the "Unfrosted." Join the boys of The Bluff Council as they…
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The 2025 Oscars Best Picture Picks | The Bluff Council Podcast
The Bluff Council is back with our official picks for Best Picture at the Oscars! We break down the nominees, debate our favorites, and make our final predictions—will we get it right, or will the Academy throw us a curveball? Tune in for hot takes, wild guesses, and the cinematic wisdom (or lack...
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These are the WORST MOVIES of 2024 (1 might win Best Picture) | The Bluff Council Podcast
Join the boys of The Bluff Council as they share each of their five least favorite films of 2024. Bingo! 00:00 - Intro / This is going to be so hot 03:36 - "Mother of the Bride" 03:51 - "Jackpot!" 04:38 - "Borderlands" 04:55 - "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" 05:24 - "French Girl" 06:28 - "Wolfs"...
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Oscars Race 2025: Tight Races and Emerging Controversies | The Bluff Council Podcast
In this episode of the Bluff Council Podcast, we delve into the dynamic landscape of the 97th Academy Awards. Leading the pack is "Anora," a film that has garnered significant acclaim and is currently the frontrunner for Best Picture. We explore its journey, the factors contributing to its…
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AI and 'The Brutalist'—Enhancement or End Of Cinema? | The Bluff Council Podcast
In this episode of The Bluff Council, we delve into the recent controversy surrounding Brady Corbet's film The Brutalist and its use of AI technology. The film employed AI tools to refine the Hungarian accents of stars Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, aiming for flawless pronunciation. Director...
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“Carry-On” on Netflix – Love it or hate it? | Movie Review by The Bluff Council
"Carry-On” is a new Netflix original film starring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman, and according to Netflix, it’s pretty damn popular. But is it any good? Keith says yes. Ev says no. LET’S RUMBLE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...
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Was 2024 a bad year for movies? | The Bluff Council Podcast
Yes. 2024 was not a great year for movies. Keith and Ev talk about why that is and offer some hope for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Golden Globes Recap and Reactions | The Bluff Council Podcast
The Golden Globes came and went and awards season is officially underway! Is anyone excited? Has anyone seen these movies? What is happening? Join Keith and Ev as they respond and react to the results of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluffCouncil SPOTIFY:...
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Joker 2 pt.2 | it's kinda brilliant and very boring | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep.112-2
KEY TOPICS - Beautiful cinematography Great performances from Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga Will this film's award prospects be hurt by the negative buzz? Film is too beholden to the music, which grows repetitive There is no real story here The ending; we... loved it? Was this always the plan?…
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Joker 2 pt. 1 | It's kinda brilliant and very boring | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep.112-1
"Joker: Folie à Deux" is one of the most divisive mainstream films since the LAST "Joker," so you know we need to discuss it. It's slow and often boring, but we can't help but respect the audacity. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and directed by Todd Phillips. LET'S GET CRAZY. Intro /…
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Why Movie Theaters Are Dying and How to Fix Them | The Bluff Council Podcast
Movie theaters have been struggling to pack them in for years. Why? There is enough blame to go ‘round. Ev and Keith get into a heated debate about how to fix the problems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...
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Aaron Rodgers’ “Enigma” and the Problem of PR Sports Documentaries | The Bluff Council Podcast
The line between documentary filmmaking, reality television, and PR/marketing videos has perhaps never been blurrier. Ev and Keith discuss the pros and cons of athletes and other public figures being able to hire production teams to control their narrative and publish it under the guise of...
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“The Batman 2” delayed, “Superman” trailer reactions, and RDJ and Chris Evans are returning to the MCU… yay? | The Bluff Council Podcast
The DC Cinematic Universe continues to serve up the drama, with announced delays to the releases of multiple Batman films. Rumors abound. Will Matt Reeves’ Batman be folded into the DCU with James Gunn’s Superman? Is that what people want? Speaking of Superman, we got our first glimpse at a...
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The Wizard of Oz pt. 2 | It's the most important film ever made, but far from perfect | The Bluff Council Movie Review | Ep.111-2
KEY TOPICS - Keith's biggest complaint: The script The character of Dorothy doesn't need to learn the primary lesson of the film Toto is screwed Why does water kill the witch, and why didn't we know that beforehand Glinda the sociopath The behind-the-scenes horrors: toxic makeup, hot lights, and...
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The Wizard of Oz pt. 1 | It's the most important film ever made, but far from perfect | The Bluff Council Movie Review | Ep.111-1
1939's "The Wizard of Oz" is so iconic it has transcended being "just" a film. It is as much a part of our shared social fabric as just about anything else. It's perhaps the most viewed film of all time. How did that happen? How does it hold up today? Why was it so impactful? LET'S GET INTO IT.…
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The Sandlot pt. 2 | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep. 110-2
KEY TOPICS - The "poorly aged" Wendy Peffercorn scene AKA ya'll hate true love The poignant relatability of the ending Ev's major criticism: Why do the moral and climax of the story not more directly include the primary protagonist of the film? The movie definitely takes a hard right into Kid…
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The Sandlot pt. 1 | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep. 110-1
For folks of a certain age, "The Sandlot" is about as good as kids movies get. The 1993 classic was a staple of endless rewatchability and quotability for an entire generation. But what makes it so great? Why was it so timeless? And what, gulp were the... flaws? Join the aged and overweight boys…
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Deadpool & Wolverine is amazing, BUT... pt. 2 | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep.109-2
KEY TOPICS - These is no story to be found here, very little makes sense, character motivations are... meh, the heroes can't die, etc. This movie is fun, the story doesn't matter OK but if the story doesn't matter NOW, Marvel/Disney is gonna just keep not trying to make it matter in the future…
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Deadpool & Wolverine is amazing, BUT... pt. 1 | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep.109-1
It's Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool! It's Hugh Jackman as Wolverine! It's profanity and violence and innuendos galore IN THE MCU!! We did it! We're back! Wait... are we back? It's "Deadpool & Wolverine," the last great hope for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's smashing records and is a certifiable...
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Hit Man is almost perfect | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep. 108
"Hit Man" hit Netflix this past weekend. Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, the movie has earned rave reviews almost across the board. But does it REALLY deserve them!? Yes. It's very good. Join Ev on a solo mission as he discusses "Hit Man." KEY TOPICS 00:00…
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American Pie 25 years later pt. 2 | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep. 107-2
KEY TOPICS - The "poorly aged" Wendy Peffercorn scene AKA ya'll hate true love The poignant relatability of the ending Ev's major criticism: Why do the moral and climax of the story not more directly include the primary protagonist of the film? The movie definitely takes a hard right into Kid…
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American Pie 25 years later pt. 1 | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep. 107-1
For folks of a certain age, "The Sandlot" is about as good as kids movies get. The 1993 classic was a staple of endless rewatchability and quotability for an entire generation. But what makes it so great? Why was it so timeless? And what, gulp were the... flaws? Join the aged and overweight boys…
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Road House pt. 2 | The remake is pretty awful | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep. 106-2
KEY TOPICS - The terrible audio mixing/mastering... did this film use AI to fill in actor's voices? Wait so one guy yells "bar fight" and the bar erupts into a full blown riot? - Fight scenes don't need CGI! Especially bad CGI All the drama: This film's streaming release, Doug Liman's beef, and…
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Road House pt. 1 | The remake is pretty awful | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep. 106-1
The original "Road House," released in 1989 and starring Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott, was loud, dumb, and incredibly fun. This new "reimagining" of "Road House," released in 2024 and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, is loud and dumb. Two outta three ain't bad! Right? Right!? Let's...
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Was Greta Gerwig snubbed by the Oscars | The Bluff Council debates | Ep.105
"Barbie" may be the biggest film story of the year. 1.5 BILLION dollars raked in. Immeasurable cultural impact. So when the director of the film, Greta Gerwig, was not one of the five directors nominated for Best Director at the upcoming 2024 Academy Awards, the streets of the internet were…
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Tropic Thunder pt. 2 | They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To! |Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep.104-2
KEY TOPICS - Bill Hader is Keith's favorite part Tom Cruise as Les Grossman, hilarious and a bit overplayed Ev isn't a fan of Jack Black 30:30 - Kevin Hart was almost in this film The amazing trailers at the beginning of the film aren't just hilarious, they serve a much more important purpose…
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Tropic Thunder pt. 1 | They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To! |Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep.104-1
A big-budget, R-rated, studio comedy, filled with megastars and graphic violence and dirty jokes... and an OSCAR NOMINATED blackface performance!? Y'all, 2008 WASN'T EVEN THAT LONG AGO. What a time... To many, it's a comedy masterpiece, a tremendous swing from director and star Ben Stiller. To...
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Vertigo pt. 2 | Hitchcock's Polarizing Masterpiece | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep. 103-2
KEY TOPICS - Ev loves the cinematography, San Francisco, and how weird things get Keith loves the experience of watching this film and its surprising structure Let's talk about the ending The "Madeleine Writes Her Letter" scene/exposition ruins EVERYTHING Falling in love too fast and the wild age...
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Vertigo pt.1 | Hitchcock's Polarizing Masterpiece | Movie Review by The Bluff Council | Ep. 103-1
There are those who will tell you that Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" is the single greatest film ever made, and there are those you will tell you it is an overrated, convoluted mess. Who better to take a deep dive off the top of a bell tower into this 1958 legendary movie than the boys of The…
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THE BLUFF COUNCIL PODCAST - Ep. 102 - The WORST MOVIES of 2023
The title kind of says it all, doesn't it? While 2023 will likely be remembered as a particularly strong year for cinema, they all can't be winners. In this episode, Keith and Ev each pick their five least favorite films of the year, which include a number of major box office successes. We're…
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THE BLUFF COUNCIL PODCAST - Ep. 101 - The BEST FILMS of 2023
It's that time of the year again! Actually, we're a little behind. But that's what makes us COOL, ok, guys? We march to the beat of our own drummer. And he's always a little behind. But it's COOL. Anyways... you're wondering: "What are the best films of 2023? What movies were the best in 2023?…
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THE BLUFF COUNCIL PODCAST - Ep. 100 -There's Something About Mary & On Golden Pond
The Bluff Council is turning 100 and just as you would expect, we are confused, cranky, and constantly screaming our thoughts into the void. In celebration of this momentous event, we are doing something special: two films in one episode! And what a natural pairing: "On Golden Pond," the 1981...
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THE BLUFF COUNCIL PODCAST - Ep. 99 - Crash
"Crash" (2004) is famously one of the most polarizing films of all time. It was released to wide acclaim and went on to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, defeating "Brokeback Mountain" in one of the great upsets in Oscars history. Is it as bad as everyone says it is? Does it deserve all the...
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THE BLUFF COUNCIL PODCAST - Ep. 98 - Elf
Merry Christmas? Bah, humbug! "Elf" is widely beloved, and considered by many to be a modern Christmas classic, but Ev doesn't get the hype, and thinks that it's actually... gulp a BAD movie. Scoop yourself up a large serving of figgy pudding and let's get into Jon Favreau's "Elf," the 2003...
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THE BLUFF COUNCIL PODCAST - Ep. 97 - Casablanca
"Casablanca" is at or near the top of most "Best Films of All Time" Lists, but is it REALLY that good!? Yes. Yes it is. Made in 1942 and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, the film sets a high bar with a timeless script, excellent performances, and beautiful black and white...
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THE BLUFF COUNCIL PODCAST - Ep. 96 - Ace Ventura Pet Detective
It was a resounding commercial success when it was released in 1994, and it launched Jim Carrey to superstardom. It sparked a sequel, a cartoon series, a spinoff TV movie, and COUNTLESS teenage boys saying "Allllllllll righty then". But now, almost thirty years later, has any 90's comedy aged as...
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THE BLUFF COUNCIL PODCAST - Ep. 95 - Hook
For millennials of a certain age, "Hook" is a beloved favorite. It's got stars (Robin Williams! Dustin Hoffman! Julia Roberts!), it's got production value, it's got the beloved Peter Pan IP, and it's got the most famous film director of all time. Only problem is... Spielberg hates it! Most of the...
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THE BLUFF COUNCIL PODCAST - Ep. 94 - Watchmen
In 2009, we were introduced to Zack Snyder's vision of "Watchmen," the heralded graphic novel from the 1980s. It was immediately an incredibly polarizing film, with some deeming it a brilliant, ahead-of-its-time adaptation, and others infuriated by what they viewed as a bastardization of the...
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In this podcast for movie lovers, Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Ev Durán and Keith Macri discuss new movies, classic films, sports documentaries, and the industry at large. Never boring, often ridiculous, and always passionate, the BC boys invite you to join them as we all jump headfirst into the shallow end that is The Bluff Council.
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In this podcast for movie lovers, Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Ev Durán and Keith Macri discuss new movies, classic films, sports documentaries, and the industry at large. Never boring, often ridiculous, and always passionate, the BC boys invite you to join them as we all jump headfirst into the...
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