Our Film Fathers

Genius. Destroyer of Worlds. Father of the Atom Bomb. A man conflicted about his life's work is the focus of Christopher Nolan's latest, Oppenheimer (2023). The director's unique style and expertise is required to deliver the intense and complex story. Find out where this ranks among our favorite of his 12 films.

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If you achieve success by not being your authentic self, is it still success? American Fiction (2023) strives to answer this question with the excellent Jeffery Wright leading the charge, supported by a strong cast. An earlier film starring LaKeith Stanfield, Sorry To Bother You (2018), posed a similar query. Does either film reach a definite conclusion? Listen to find out.  

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While excelling as the nagging, self-loathing, pontificate, Paul Giamatti has embodied some of the more unique characters in film. And his latest, The Holdovers (2023) is no different. He re-teamed with writer-director Alexander Payne to attempt to recapture some of the magic they delivered with Sideways (1994). Did they succeed? Come and listen to find out. 

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Is dreaming of a better life, a problem? If you lie, steal, blackmail, and commit murder, do the ends justify the means? These are the questions asked in Saltburn (2024), the latest from emerging writer/director Emerald Fennell. Its a different rags-to-riches story, that has many a "that scene". Follow us as we discuss, so you don't get lost at Saltburn.

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Lies, murder, and robotic dogs...One of the most villainous characters of all time, Amy Dunne lays her trap in Gone Girl (2014). This Fincher masterpiece draws from good sources and is supremely acted. This is the thriller that you are looking for. And if you haven't seen it, stop listening and go watch it. 

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Sometimes comedy can be a gateway to deeper emotions. We explore those depths with our guest dad, Leighton Smith, and his selection of Groundhog Day (1993). Bill Murray's quest to be better, is something very relatable. We also watched a Movie You Can't Wait To Show Your Kids in What About Bob? (1991). An early "dive" into mental health and how a different perspective can yield tremendous results.

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Dead birds, orange and blue tuxedos, and a suitcase full of IOU lead the way to one of the funniest movies of our adolescence. Dumb and Dumber (1998) continued shine light on the rising star,of Jim Carrey, while Jeff Daniels plays the reasonable partner with his own humor. Come and listen so that we don't have to send out SeaBass.

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Marty is back, and so is Leo. This time, they head west to invade the land of the Osage people in Killers of the Flower Moon (2023). Their latest epic deals with corruption, theft, and the rise of the FBI. While there are some good performances, is this film worth the time investment? We watched it, so join our discussion.


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The lone assassin, tasked with one job. Trained and prepared, until something goes wrong. Now they must find out why, and make those responsible pay the consequences. We all know story, but this time, David Fincher put his hand in the pot to deliver The Killer (2023). Some of us loved it, others not so much, but we can all agree on his work as a filmmaker and how he drew inspiration from The Mechanic (1972). Come and let us know your thoughts. 

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What if the world ended tomorrow? What you do? How would you handle it? Would you welcome your neighbors? We watched Leave the World Behind (2023) and try to answer those questions. With excellent acting from the cast, we examine an interesting story from an interesting director. Come and survive the apocalypse with us. 

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We close out Denzember and the year with two interesting Denzel films, both from 2012. Safe House (2012) and Flight (2012), are polar opposites, yet Denzel is able to be "Denzel" in each film. Whether he is a rogue spy trying to expose the system or an alcoholic pilot, questioning his actions, Denzel guides these movies to fulfillment. With  help from some notable friends. Let us know what you think in the comments.

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Its been 20 years since Love Actually (2003) and Elf (2003) were originally released. One has become a holiday classic, while the other has begun to fade away. So we thought we would discuss the lives of these films with two friends of the pod, Matthew Klara and Max Wastler. A friendship that was generated by a love for these films. These season is all around us, so listen and push us to the Holiday #1 spot.

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1998 was a big year for some of us, including Denzel Washington. He had 3 films released this year: The Siege (1998), He Got Game (1998) and Fallen (1998). We watched all of them and ranked them in order of enjoyment. Come and listen and see if your rankings match up.

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Off the finale of Noir-vember, we head right into Denzember, with the Robert McCall saga: The Equalizer (2014), The Equalizer 2 (2018) and The Equalizer 3 (2023). Denzel is firmly into his old man action phase and does something he has never done before. Come listen to us discuss Old Man Action, Shows from the 80s and Denzel-ishness.

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We close out Noir-vember with a bonafide superstar, Denzel Washington, and his turn at the genre. Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), adds some "color" to the noir film and brings Denzel's arsenal, with some help from Don Cheadle and Tom Sizemore. A different lens shows more potential for the genre. Come and listen and provide your comments.

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We continue the month long journey into noir-ness, with one of the better, recent adaptations of the genre. L.A. Confidential (1997) does a great job of weaving multiple story lines, while not dumbing down the plot. Great acting from not only the main, but also supporting characters, just enhance the experience. And we can finally answer the question: Who is Rollo Tomasi?


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We start Noir-vember with one of our favorite directors, David Fincher, and maybe his best film in Se7en (1995). With a strong cast, excellent story, and a compelling twist, this may be one of the best movies of all time. Its SO good. Come and listen, and add your thoughts in the comments.

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In another sign that we are old, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of True Romance (1993). The writing and directing, ushered in a new style and dominated the 1990s. With an unbelievable cast, this wild adventure is still shocking today. It also shares a thread with our Brade's Bargain Bin trip, with Seven Psychopaths (2012). Come and listen.

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The heroes in a half-shell are back with an animated version to continue their legend. We watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) for a fresh take on the pizza loving reptiles. We also revisited the motion picture debut of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990). Grab a slice and come join us. Cowabunga!

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We bring a close to Reding's month on the podcast, with more vampires. This time, we visit with some cult classic actors in Near Dark (1987) and go south of the border in From Dusk Til Dawn (1996), a movie that combines all of the elements our pre-teen minds enjoyed. Stay out of the sunlight and listen to the episode.

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