Author: Brian Elkins

Ep. 294 – Heat (1995)

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Episode 294: The Crew’s so impressed with Michael Mann’s Heat. Writer/Director Mann got Al Pacino and Robert De Niro to face off in an explosive cops & robbers heist film. And while the mid-film shootout is a highlight, it’s the character moments that make this simple plot carry so much emotional weight. Every actor gets their moment and does a phenomenal job. The cinematography, music, sound effects, editing, and production design are all top-notch. Buckle up as we discuss this masterpiece of cinema!

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Ep. 293 – Clerks (1994)

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Episode 293: The Crew’s searching for the perfect dozen while watching Kevin Smith’s Clerks. This was the 90’s indie that launched Kevin Smith’s career and a universe of characters and sequels. The film has loads of low budget issues but the audience and critics overlook all of them; instead focusing on the fantastic dialogue and relatable comedic situations. Listen to the Crew discuss this indie landmark.

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Ep. 292 – Matinee (1993)

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Episode 292: The Crew’s wishing Atomo-vision with Rumble-rama existed while watching Joe Dante’s Matinee. John Goodman is great as director/producer Lawrence Woolsey (an Alfred Hitchcock / William Castle composite character). This film infects you with the love of 50’s sci-fi films. And apparently toilet paper was a panic-buy even in 1962. The Crew discusses…

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Ep. 291 – A Fish Called Wanda (1988)

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Episode 291: The Crew’s laughing at animal cruelty and speech impediments while watching Charles Crichton’s A Fish Called Wanda. This $8 million comedy was released in 1988 and became a sleeper hit, grossing $188 million worldwide. Kevin Kline won Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars for his (don’t call me stupid) performance. The Crew discusses…

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Ep. 290 – The Big Chill (1983)

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Episode 290: The Crew’s lacing up their new Nike’s while watching Lawrence Kasdan’s The Big Chill. Lawrence Kasdan directs a huge ensemble cast in his second feature. Glenn Close was the only actor to receive an Oscar nomination, but everyone’s great. Correction: Jake Kasdan, director of the Jumanji sequels, is the little boy asking for Tom Berenger’s autograph.

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Ep. 289 – Dave (1993)

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Episode 289: The Crew’s wishing Ben Kingsley really could’ve been the 45th president while watching Ivan Reitman’s Dave. Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver lead an all-star cast; every performance is perfection. The Oscar nominated script from Gary Ross handles the politics well without getting in the way of the character’s development. And the VFX are used to help tell the story, not be the story.

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Ep. 288 – I Love You to Death (1990)

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Episode 288: The Crew’s eating multiple plates of spaghetti while watching Lawrence Kasdan’s I Love You to Death. It’s a forgotten black comedy from the 90’s that still holds up. Based on the true story of a wife who tries to murder her cheating husband. All the actors give great and funny performances, but William Hurt and Keanu Reeves steel the show as two burned out hitmen.

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Ep. 287 – The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

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Episode 287: The Crew’s dodging suicidal bots while watching Lana Wachowski’s The Matrix Resurrections. After almost 20 years the third sequel finally arrives in theaters and on HBOMax. Neo and Trinity are back and still kicking ass. Neil Patrick Harris, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, and Jessica Henwick are great character additions. But the Crew is divided on the finished film. They discuss…

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Ep. 286 – The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

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Episode 286: The Crew’s raising their giant mech arms in unison while watching the Wachowskis’ The Matrix Revolutions. This is the lowest grossing Matrix film to date and worst received. Audiences and critics had Matrix burnout when this sequel hit theaters six months after the previous installment. Don’t listen to the hate… this is a fitting finale. The Crew discusses…

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Ep. 285 – The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

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Episode 285: The Crew’s trying to figure out if Neo’s wearing a dress while watching the Wachowskis’ The Matrix Reloaded. Despite the fact this film was the highest grossing R-rated film at the time of release (and the film is still in the top 5), the audiences and critics were disappointed. And yeah, there’s a Zion dance orgy, but there’s also an impressive highway chase. A very divided Crew discusses…

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