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Crime 101

Writer/Director Bart Layton's new film CRIME 101 follows an elusive thief who while plotting his final score encounters a disillusioned insurance broker. As their paths intertwine a relentless detective trails them hoping to thwart the multi-million dollar heist they are planning. We've got a review of the film plus a round of trailer tapas that helps us decide what we'll be discussing next week.
 
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer
 
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It Was Just An Accident

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi tackles taboo topics in his work. The 2025 Palm D'Or winner and Academy award nominated IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT fits right in with his filmography as it depicts a mechanic who is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects of being his sadistic jailor. Our hosts share their thoughts on the film & then run down all the movie trailers shown during the cultural event that was the 2026 Super Bowl.
Recommendation - Come See Me In The Good Light
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Send Help

Director Sam Raimi returns to his indie horror roots with the new film SEND HELP starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien.  Our hosts share a review and then indulge in a round of Trailer Tapas with glimpses of I LOVE BOOSTERS, EPIC, & MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE.
 
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Secret Mall Apartment
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The Secret Agent

Our hosts have thawed out enough from the weekend winter weather that hit Western NC to bring a review of THE SECRET AGENT starring Golden Globe winner & Oscar nominee Wagner Moura. Speaking of the upcoming Academy Awards, Alan & Chris review the lucky nominees and make early guesses as to who might take home the golden statues.
A recommendation from our hosts in this episode: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
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28 Years Later The Bone Temple

Our hosts review their first 2026 cinematic release - 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE starring Ralph Fiennes & Jack O'Connell. Afterwards they partake in some Trailer Tapas sampling three upcoming films they are looking forward to.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode:  28 Days Later
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Sentimental Value Best of 2025

Did ya' hear? Stellan Skarsgård snagged a Golden Globe for his role in SENTIMENTAL VALUE. Our hosts share a review of the new film by Joachim Trier plus share their Top 5 lists of the best cinema of 2025.
 
Recommendation from our host in this episode: Spinal Tap II - The End Continues
 
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Marty Supreme Song Sung Blue

Happy New Year podcast listeners. Our hosts ring in the new year with reviews of MARTY SUPREME starring Timothée Chalamet & SONG SUNG BLUE starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. In the spirt of celebrating the new year Chris shares his annual list of films he's most anticipating in 2026.
 
Recommendation from our host - The Life of Chuck
 
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Hamnet Avatar Fire and Ash

Director Chloé Zhao's HAMNET starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal is out in movie theaters now and generating award season buzz. Our hosts share their review on this cinematic peek into the creative process of William Shakespeare followed by Alan quizzing Chris on his thoughts on the 3rd installment of the Avatar franchise.
Recommendation from our host in this episode - The Alabama Solution
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Wake Up Dead Man

Director Rian Johnson is back with the third installment in his murder mystery series with WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY. We share a review and then gaze into our cinematic crystal ball at three upcoming movies of 2026 by discussing their trailers.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Zootopia 2
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Nuremberg

Russell Crowe returns to be big screen in NUREMBERG as the Nazi leader Hermann Göring on trial with Rami Malek starring as a psychiatrist and Michael Shannon as a prosecutor in the case. We've got a review of the star studded historical drama plus thoughts on the recently announced Golden Globe nominations.
Recommendation from our house in this episode: Roofman
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