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You'll Probably Agree
by YPA Reviews
We talk about movies old and new while hanging out for a couple of drinks in a bar.
Episodes
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Resident Evil- Breaking the Video Game Movie Curse
Not only did Zach Cregger break the video game movie curse, but he also made a great horror-comedy unafraid to take chances. Guest Info Robert Kojder is a writer for Flickering Myth. You can find his work here....
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12 Monkeys - Why We're Going Bananas!
We have four years to live until the A.I. Apocalypse! But what if RFK unleashes a pandemic on us like the virus from 12 Monkeys? Maybe it'll speed things up. Terry Gilliam provides a Looney Tunes version of Chris Marker's incredibly serious short La Jetée (The Piere) with surprising success, if…
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Measuring Odysseys
Odysseus' journey has become a blockbuster hit with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, but is The Return overlooked? Guest Info: David McGowan is an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker and owner of Ravenswood Media, where he makes nature conservation films and teaches folks in Africa how to make...
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Is Metal Gear Solid 3 Legendary? Not Quite
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is considered one of the best, if not the best, entries in the Metal Gear Solid Series. Almost everyone agrees on this. Except for Mike. Check out my interview with David Hayter (Solid Snake) here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BDHPFyuVbM&t=62s Sample from my...
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Why It_s Okay To Not Get Mulholland Drive
David Lynch doesn't like to give answers, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Johnny Lange is an Independent Filmmaker and David Lynch fanatic. You can find more of his info here. Instagram @johnny_lange_films...
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What Separates an Arresting Biopic from a Dull One?
The biopic is popularly known as the biography of a famous person’s life. So how do filmmakers make such movies without falling into trite conventionality? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X...
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Why Do Americans Relate to Clark Griswold?
National Lampoon's Vacation is a considererd a classic. But are we sharing shallow interests? Players were expecting a solid sequel to #metalgearsolid What they got was a story that’s been analyzed by scholars for years to come. Was the game that revolutionary? Yes. #hideokojima Check out my...
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Looking Back at Spider-Man Across Time
Everyone can argue which Spider-Man is the best. And we may do so on this panel. From past to present, how do their movies stack up? Guest info: Mark Krawczyk is a Wisconsin-based critic who constantly pumps out material. You can find his site here https://www.specialmarkproductions.com/ His...
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Is The Odyssey Another Nolan Success, or an Epic Fail?
Some say Christopher Nolan can do no wrong. Even as one of my favorite Directors, he has made a stinker before (cough, cough, Tenet). Can Nolan achieve a swords-and-sandals epic? Or is Mr. Nolan out of his wheelhouse? Find out what we thought. Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie...
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Why Metal Gear Solid 2 Is More Than a Video Game
Players were expecting a solid sequel to #metalgearsolid What they got was a story that’s been analyzed by scholars for years to come. Was the game that revolutionary? Yes. #hideokojima Check out my interview with David Hayter (Solid Snake) here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BDHPFyuVbM&t=62s...
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Why Born on the Fourth of July is NOT a Political Film
No matter where you stand on the aisle, we all know what it's like to be misunderstood and ignored. Ron Kovic's story isn't anti-American. It's about finding the strength to make the world a better place. Guest Info: Pat McDonald is a writer for Hollywood Chicago. Pat’s YouTube Channel...
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Why Toy Story is More Than a Kids Movie
There’s a reason Toy Story makes the parents cry next to their kids in the theater. Why is that? We break it down. Al and Linda Lerner are a film critic couple who have worked with PBS, ABC, and NBC. You can find them on Instagram @moviesandshakers YouTube channel...
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What's The Difference Between Funny and Poor Parody?
Scary Movie 6 is coming out this year, along with Spaceballs 2 next year. Is there a reason to like one parody over the other? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter ....
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Carolina Caroline Director Adam Rehmeier Interview
Director Adam Rehmeier discusses the audience's draw to con artists, the magic that Samara Weaving and Kyle Garner bring to their performance, and the benefit of seeing the movie on the big screen. If you’re lucky enough to be a Chicago resident, you can catch the movie tonight at the Music Box...
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How Metal Gear Solid Changed Video Games Forever
Hideo Kojima proved that video games are more than just games by pushing the medium in ways that excited the mind and touched the soul. Find out why we found love on the battlefield with this classic. Metal Gear Solid Check out my interview with David Hayter (Solid Snake) here...
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Are The Movies Better Than The Shows?
What happens when a film adaptation is so good that we forget about the popular shows that preceded it? Mission Impossible is only available on Paramount Plus, and it's impossible to find the entirety of The Fugitive without some deep digging. But the movies are more than readily available. Guest...
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Why Taxi Driver Defines Decay
Does the news today make you feel like you're going crazy? Travis Bickle is not a man to look up to, but Martin Scorsese's brilliant classic makes us empathize with Travis' rapidly decaying state of mind. Is he an anti-hero or straight up bad guy? Let us know in the comments. Any rude or negative...
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Was Mortal Kombat (1995) The Best Video Game Adaptation to Date?
Was Mortal Kombat (1995) The Best Video Game Adaptation to Date? Even with a PG-13 rating, Paul W.S. Anderson (the crappy Paul Anderson) managed to make the first watchable video game adaptation. But is it still fun to watch? #mortalkombat #videogames #moviereview Guest info: Mark Krawczyk is a...
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Hekla Director Michael Glover Smith Interview
Acting can be a tough profession. Writer/Director Michael Glover Smith talks about why people are drawn to actors, the dangers of AI, and the sacrifices an artist must make to bring their work to life. Hekla will be playing at the Music Box Theater in Chicago on Sunday, May 10, at 7pm CST.…
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Movies We Shouldn't Like But Love
Everyone enjoys their junk food. What movies do you like that you know some snob would trash you for enjoying? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter ....
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Is Inside Out About Autism
It's autism awareness month, and Chicago Film Critic Tarek Fayoumi thinks this film is about the spectrum? Do I agree? Do you agree? Sound off respectfully. Tarek Fayoumi is a writer for Movies With Tarek. You can find his reviews on all of the latest movies here. https://movieswithtarek.com/...
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Was Mario 93 That Bad_ No
There's always a movie everyone hates that you enjoy. Super Mario Bros from 1993 is that movie for me. You'll probably not agree with me on this one. Neither will my guest, but it's worth providing an autopsy. The studios are trying to hide this film from streaming, snuffing it out of existence,...
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Why We_re Divided on Two Beloved Movies
Each critic has picked a movie they can't stand but is adored by the masses. Here's our hot takes on La La Land and Ferris Bueller's Day Off coming at you harder than Matthew Broderick's car Guest info: Mark Krawczyk is a Wisconsin-based critic who constantly pumps out material. You can find his...
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Blade Runner-When a Flop Becomes a Hit
Audiences may have been expecting more action in Blade Runner when it was released in 1982. Or they were expecting another Terminator. What hasn't been terminated is this movie's legendary cult status. Why did the movie flop? Is Deckard a replicant, or is Ridley Scott drunk in every interview he...
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The Worst Oscar Snubs Ever Made
Everyone remembers Citizen Kane, but does anyone know which movie won the Best Picture over it? Why didn't Stanley Kubrick or Alfred Hitchcock ever win? And why did Saving Private Ryan lose for literally disgusting reasons? Let's take a stroll down bad Oscar memory lane and hope they don't screw…
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American Movie-Art and Sacrifice
We all talk about having big aspirations, but what is the reality for most of us? Filmmaker Mark Borchardt gives us a look at the life of the struggling filmmaker that generations of documentary and aspiring filmmakers look up to for inspiration, if not a little bit of humor and despair. Guest...
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The Most Memorable Films of Robert Duvall
From outcast to family lawyer to grunt, Robert Duvall has had an illustrious career that will never be forgotten. In a year already marked by tremendous loss, we remember our favorite films by the famed actor. And yes, I picked the ones most folks have seen. Plus one you should really check out!...
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Why Liking Slashers Isn_t Depraved or Is It_
Happy Friday the 13th! Are people sick for liking these films? Not unless you enjoy Terrifier. Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter . [email protected]…
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Why We STILL Need a Sequel to DREDD
Will you fight or join the law? Pat McDonald is a writer for Hollywood Chicago. Pat’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j14vCtZPrP4 https://hollywoodchicago.com/ X @ubercritic and @ChiFilm Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content....
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Why The Matrix Sequels Fell Down The Rabbit Hole of Needlessness
Unfortunately, nobody can be told how boring the Matrix sequels are. You have to see them for yourself. But we'll try. Guest Info: Mark Krawczyk is a Wisconsin-based critic who constantly pumps out material. You can find his site here https://www.specialmarkproductions.com/ His YouTube Channel…
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JFK-When Conspiracy Theories Validate Our Greatest Fears
Is Oliver Stone's JFK accurate? Probably not, but it captures something timeless. Once again, we're living in an era of violence and uncertainty, making us question objective reality. #jfk #oliverstone #moviereview #podcast Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work...
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Why The Terminator and Companion Shows Us The Complexities of AI
Whether a robot is designed to kill us or love us, The Terminator and Companion offer two different views on our inability to learn from our mistakes. Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X...
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Why Scrooge (1951) is The Quintessential Christmas Carol
We all know Charles Dickens’ classic book. It's been adapted more times than any other piece of literature. Few know how hard this version of A Christmas Carol goes, which is one reason among many why this is the only Christmas Carol I watch. Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie...
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Eyes Wide Shut- Why Lust isn't Merely Pornographic
In classic Stanley Kubrick fashion, his final film is and remains highly divisive. But did it work out on his last go? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter ....
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The Majestic-A Forgotten Crowd Pleaser?
After making The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, Frank Capra made a movie that's meant to make us feel patriotic and optimistic. But is it Hollywood Schlock? Guest Information: Ian Simmons is the Podcaster/Writer/YouTuber at Kicking The Seat http://www.kickseat.com/ X @KICKSEAT YouTube...
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Eddington-One of the Year's Most Misunderstood Films?
Air Aster may have hit a nerve with Americans that Paul Thomas Anderson perfected with One Battle After Another. However, that shouldn't exclude the accomplishment of Eddington. Guest Info Robert Kojder is a writer for Flickering Myth. You can find his work here....
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Is The Elephant Mans Compassion Beyond Sympathy
Life is full of surprises. The story of John Merrick (whose real name is Joseph, by the way) has the weirdness mixed with kindness that only David Lynch could create. Is The Elephant Man one of the most compassionate movies ever made? Is it one of David Lynch's Best films? Or are we all falling…
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Why There Will Be Blood Is a Pipeline to the Gut
Religion, greed, hatred, capitalism, hypocrisy, there's a lot to unpack in Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnum Opus. Is it his best, or is it flaunting style and obscurity over nuance and substance? Get your Bibles and milkshakes ready! Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics…
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Why The Cider House Rules and Stand By Me Are Life Affirming Movies
Feeling hopeless through the endless doom scrolling? Here are some pictures that assure us why life is worth living. #moviereviews Guest Information: Ian Simmons is the Podcaster/Writer/YouTuber at Kicking The Seat http://www.kickseat.com/ X @KICKSEAT YouTube...
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When Dramas and Documentaries Are Scarier Than Horror Films
Do horror movies really generate fear, or is it the movies that capture human nature that's the true terror? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter ....
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The Battle of Algiers-The Moral Ambiguity of Revolution
Before you can start screaming Viva La Revolution like Leonardo DiCaprio, a ubiquitous 1966 classic asks us, when do the people also become the villains? Guest Info: David McGowan is an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker who owns Ravenswood Media. You can find his work here...
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Why The Shining and Black Swan Are Brilliant Downard Spirals
What leads to one's self-destruction? Why is Black Swan a wonderful counterpart to Carrie? Is Stephen King right in his objection to Kubrick's cold portrayal of Jack Torrence? Let's fall down the rabbit hole of lunacy to discover what makes these classic characters tick. Guest Info Jeff York is a...
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Good Night and Good Luck-The Power of Peaceful Resistance
How do you stop a psychopath from arresting innocent American citizens without any due process? Edward R. Murrow may have the answer to that. Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter ....
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Is Falling Down an Accurate Representation of the Neglected American?
Aching for breakfast? Joel Schumacher's Falling Down has become a galvanize meme for the fed-up American. But is it more harmful than meaningful? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X...
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Who_s The REAL Man of Steel?-A Look Back At Every Theatrical Superman
Christopher Reeve and Richard Donner set the stage while others struggled to soar like they did. Who is the best actor/director pair for the Superhero that started it all? Guest Info: Pat McDonald is a writer for Hollywood Chicago Pat’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@PatUberTV...
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Terrifying Moments in Non Horror Films
Many define horror by slashers or supernatural entities. But what about horror that cuts even deeper? What scenes in non-horror-related films scare you the most? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him…
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Two Overlooked Films from Two Legends
Steven Spielberg's "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" and Alfred Hitchcock's "Frenzy" are overlooked. But why? Were they too ahead of their time? Do they deserve the low public status they have? #stevenspielberg #alfredhitchcock Check out my last video on Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence...
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Good Directors Who Made Bad Movies
Was this the beginning of the end for these prolific filmmakers? Guest Info Jeff York is a member of the Chicago Indie Critics, whose work you can catch at https://theestablishingshot.org/ Follow him on X @JeffYorkWriter . [email protected], Instagram @jeffyorkchicago, TikTok...
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Fear Strikes Out-The Psychological Pain of Expectations
The pressures of becoming a professional athlete can drive one up the fence, as they did to Jimmy Piersall. In 1952, bipolar disorder wasn't assigned to Piersall, who suffered multiple mental breakdowns. After his first major episode, Piersall was diagnosed with "nervous exhaustion." Has much...
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War of The Worlds Which is The Worse Version Than We Think?
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