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    Explore "gemmachan" with insightful episodes like "Episode 228: - The Creator & Aftersun", "#329: The Eternal Gray Area // Eternals (2021)", "Episode 54 - The Eternals on Disney+", "Episode 55 - Eternals" and "Episode 157: - Eternals & Titane" from podcasts like ""Off Script Film Review", "Adaptation Podcast", "The Simpatico Podcast", "So, Is He Captain America?" and "Off Script Film Review"" and more!

    Episodes (12)

    Episode 228: - The Creator & Aftersun

    Episode 228: - The Creator & Aftersun
    Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child in 'The Creator', the latest high-concept sci-fi film from Star Wars: Rogue One director Gareth Edwards.Then, Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't in 'Aftersun', the 2022 indie darling from first-time feature director Charlotte Wells starring Paul Mescal.Also, the WGA strike reaches a final agreement, Amazon wants more ads on Prime Video, Netflix is raising their subscrption prices (again!) and why's Paw Patrol dominating at the box office?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

    Episode 54 - The Eternals on Disney+

    Episode 54 - The Eternals on Disney+

    On this episode of the show co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman kick things off with a bit of news, a smattering of chit chat, and a quick follow-up regarding last week's episode.

    The main topic of the week however is Marvel's the Eternals.

    Josh and Dave have finally gotten around to seeing this installment of the MCU canon and share their thoughts, theories, and Thanos-based knowledge regarding the film.   

    Episode 55 - Eternals

    Episode 55 - Eternals

    This movie starts with a scroll? We are screwed.
    Well, let's get into Eternals anyway!

    Did we need to see ALL of the civilizations the Eternals have been through?

    Kingo's power is literal finger guns. WTF?

    How many words does Angelina Jolie actually speak in this movie?

    Why didn't they turn Sprite into an adult and save her from high school?

    Why is Kumail not at the end of this movie? Was it a scheduling conflict?

    Who is John Snow in this Marvel Universe?

    Are you Team Ikaris or Team Sersi?

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    Episode 157: - Eternals & Titane

    Episode 157: - Eternals & Titane
    Return to the beginning of time with 'Eternals', the latest entry in the Marvel film franchise featuring a star-studded cast of all-powerful beings that have been hiding on Earth to protect humanity from the evil Deviants. Then, Julia Ducournau's second film snagged the Palm d'Or at Cannes this year, but what exactly is happening in this psychological horror feature that's got so many film fans talking? Finally, Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins' new Star Wars film is getting delayed and Vin Diesel asks Dwayne Johnson to return to the Fast and Furious films! Movie news, Movie reviews and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!

    Episode 266: If Someone Asks If You’re An Eternal, You Say Yes!

    Episode 266: If Someone Asks If You’re An Eternal, You Say Yes!

    The Marvel Cinematic Universe enters the next phase of its current phase with Eternals, Chloe Zhao’s now follow-up to her Oscar-winning Nomadland. Erik Childress brings back comic book expert, Erik Laws, to dive into the comic’s history as well as the film which has drawn quite the discourse from critics. Has Marvel fatigue reached an apex where even the only second woman to ever win Best Director can’t satisfy the longing for something different? Childress leans into this part of the discussion as varying opinions about the film itself continue on the show, though maybe not the way you expect.

    Episode 1159 - Raya and the Last Dragon!

    Episode 1159 - Raya and the Last Dragon!

    Jimmy gets regular co-host and friend Jon Hoche to join him in a chat about Disney's new animated film RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON. This is one of those discussions that you and a few friends have after seeing a movie and break it down. So yes, spoilers will happen. Come back when you've seen it! (The spoiler-free review will be on the regular format CNI released on Tuesday). We break down the movie, talk fave moments/characters, our personal tie to one of the writers, what it meant to us as Filipino-Americans, the cast, the animation, fights, food, culture and more! Just a laid back and fun talk.Also, get a hold of us!

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    Episode 1158 - CNI Unplugged: QUI NGUYEN!

    Episode 1158 - CNI Unplugged: QUI NGUYEN!

    In another unplugged interview, Jimmy is joined by good pal, playwright, TV writer, screenwriter, martial artist and all around bad ass QUI NGUYEN! He is the co-wroter of the new hit Disney animated film RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON. They talk about his journey from the NYC stages to Hollywood. And, of course, they mostly chat about the new film. How did the Raya project come together? What personal stuff did Qui put into the film? How did he help with the fighting styles? As usual, Jimmy's chat with Qui is more conversation than interview so we talk about a wide variety of things. A really fun and laid back time. Also, get a hold of us!

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    Episode 54: - Captain Marvel & Leaving Neverland

    Episode 54:  - Captain Marvel & Leaving Neverland
    Andy and Zach review the reasoning behind Marvel's 10-month hiatus (and the future of the cinematic universe) following the upcoming release of Avengers: Endgame and Spider Man: Far From Home before digging into the triumphs of female-driven heroism in Disney's 'Captain Marvel' and the trials of heartbreaking (yet tilted) examination in HBO's 'Leaving Neverland.'

    TIFF, Crazy Rich Asians and Celebrity Big Brother

    TIFF, Crazy Rich Asians and Celebrity Big Brother
    Stevie is at the Toronto Film Festival #TIFF and has the low down on Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born Halloween and other movies that will be big come awards season. Katie explains why she loves Lin-Manuel Miranda even more since he turned up at a pub in Wales and Claire speaks to Gemma Chan and Henry Golding from Crazy Rich Asians. Plus there's a look back in time to when the Big Brother house was a tourist attraction and the latest Celebrity Big Brother comes under the spotlight.

    In Theaters: Crazy Rich Asians

    In Theaters: Crazy Rich Asians

    In this installment of our periodical "In Theaters" segment, we give you our immediate reaction to seeing a new movie on the big screen. This time, we discuss a movie that has been dominating the box office for the last three weeks and shows no signs of letting up, "Crazy Rich Asians."

    **NOTE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS**

    Quick Facts

    Release date: August 15, 2018

    Runtime: 2 hours

    Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Harry Shum Jr., Ken Jeong, Sonoya Mizuno, Chris Pang, Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, Remy Hii, Nico Santos

    Directed by: Jon M. Chu

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