Monday, April 27, 2020

LXXII: Extraction, Lead Acting Winners of the 2010's, Ensemble Casts of the 2010's

Recorded - 4/26/20

Hosted by Terry Plucknett, Todd Plucknett, & Zach Saltz

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we rejoice that there was actually some real sports to discuss before we review a hit new Netflix movie.  We then examine two different aspects of performances from the last decade: lead acting winners at the Oscars and ensemble casts.  Then Todd and Zach have to dig deep for a crazy round of Oscars Trivia.  Here are the highlights:

  • NFL Draft Recap (0:00)
  • What We've Been Watching (8:45)
  • Review: Extraction (2020) (18:43)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Lead Actor Winners of the 2010's (32:00)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Lead Actress Winners of the 2010's (45:30)
  • Power Rankings: Best Ensembles of the 2010's (57:00)
  • Trivia Review: Blue Valentine (2010) (1:36:50)
  • Trivia Review: The Terminator (1984) (1:40:20)
  • Trivia Review: The House That Jack Built (2018) (1:42:05)
  • Trivia Review: Stranger by the Lake (2014) (1:47:30)
  • Trivia: 2010's Acting Oscar Nominations (1:49:10)
  • Quote of the Day (2:05:05)

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

LXXI: Sin City

Recorded - 4/18/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we discuss the 15th anniversary of Sin City, how our opinions of it have changed over the years, and who would be a part of this movie now (along with a lot of other things).  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd - From Dusk Till Dawn Superpack (8:30)
    • Zach - Ozark (14:00)
    • Terry - Cloud Atlas & It's Always Fair Weather (17:00)
  • Deep Dive - Sin City (2005)
    • Trivia (25:00)
    • Overview (41:00)
    • How It Holds Up 15 Years Later (53:00)
    • Recasting (1:01:00)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Favorite Minor Character (1:27:00)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Who Would Nicolas Cage Play (1:37:50)
    • Conspiracy Theories and Flaws (1:43:20)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:50:40)

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Monday, April 13, 2020

LXX: Tigertail, Supporting Winners of the 2010's, Essential Workers

Recorded - 4/12/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast Terry, Todd, and Zach are joined by special guest Adam Daly to discuss the new Netflix film Tigertail.  We then look at the best in Supporting Actor/Actress winning performances in our Mt. Rushmore before we count down the best essential workers in movie history.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching (3:15)
  • Review: Tigertail (2020) (10:01)
  • Mt. Rushmore: 2010's Supporting Actor Winners (24:00)
  • Mt. Rushmore: 2010's Supporting Actress Winners (30:48)
  • Power Rankings: Essential Workers in Film (37:13)
  • Trivia!
    • Review: Joe vs. the Volcano (1:16:00)
    • Review: Mid-August Lunch (1:19:05)
    • Game: 2010's Oscars (1:28:10)
  • Quote of the Day (1:45:05)

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

LXIX: Requiem for a Dream

Recorded - 3/5/20

On this episode, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult classic Requiem for a Dream as well as what we have been watching with no movies or sports.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching (3:50)
  • Deep Dive: Requiem for a Dream
    • Trivia (24:35)
    • Darren Aronofsky (36:40)
    • 2000 Oscars (47:20)
    • Recasting (53:30)
    • Highest WAR / Worst Performances / Favorite Minor Character (1:13:40)
    • Biggest Stickman / Douchebag / Who Should Nicolas Cage Play? (1:27:40)
    • Flaws & Conspiracy Theories (1:36:50)
    • MVP / LVP / Quote of the Day (1:54:40)

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