Friday, July 31, 2020

Daly Notes, Presented by AlmostSideways - Ep. 1: The Last of Us Part II

The Almost Sideways Movie Podcast presents Daly Notes, a new series in the Almost Sideways feed.  Adam Daly hosts this note and looks at the recently released video game The Last of Us Part II.  Spoilers are saved for the end, and you will be warned.

Look for Daly Notes to be posted periodically as a part of the Almost Sideways Podcast feed.



Tuesday, July 28, 2020

LXXXV: The Old Guard, Meet the Parents

Recorded 7/26/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest action movie to hit Netflix before geeking out on a deep dive of a comedy classic celebrating 20 years old this year.  Here are the highlights.
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd on Capone (7:30)
    • Terry on Legacy (9:15)
    • Zach on NOTFILM (12:00)
  • Featured Review: The Old Guard (15:20)
  • Deep Dive: Meet the Parents
    • Trivia (27:30)
    • Initial Thoughts (42:00)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Ben Stiller (49:00)
    • Recasting  Meet the Parents (59:10)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Favorite Minor Character (1:16:20)
    • Favorite Scene, Biggest Stickman, Douchebag (1:30:20)
    • Gripes (1:41:20)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:54:30)

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

LXXXIV: Shirley, The Day of the Dolphin, Movie/TV "Karens"

Recorded 7/19/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review a 2020 release as well as an Oscar-nominated film from the 70's.  We also have a count down using a term very much in our culture today.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd: The Lodge (4:50)
    • Zach: City of Light and Death Disclosure (5:45)
    • Terry: Quills & The Hollywood Godfather (8:50)
  • Featured Review: Shirley (14:40)
  • Retro Review: The Day of the Dolphin (25:15)
  • Power Rankings: Movie / TV "Karens" (40:00)
  • Trivia
    • Review: Clockers (1:20:30)
    • Review: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1:25:05)
    • Game: Featured Filmographies (1:28:00)
  • Quote of the Day (1:39:15)

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

LXXXIII: Palm Springs, Uncut Gems

Recorded - 7/12/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the new film everyone is talking about as well as deep dive our favorite film of 2019 (and one of our favorites of the decade) six months after it was released.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd on Clemency (6:00)
    • Terry on Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (7:50)
    • Zach on Hillary and Mickey and the Bear (12:00)
  • Featured Review: Palm Springs (14:50)
  • Deep Dive: Uncut Gems
    • Trivia (29:40)
    • First Reactions & Mt. Rushmore of Adam Sandler (43:00)
    • Recasting Uncut Gems (56:00)
    • Highest WAR & Worst Performance (1:13:30)
    • Favorite Minor Character, Best Scene, Biggest Stickman (1:25:20)
    • Biggest Douchebag, Gripes, and Conspiracy Theories (1:39:10)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:56:20)

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Monday, July 6, 2020

LXXXII: Desperados, Best of 2020 So Far, Worst Oscar Nominees of the 10's

Recorded - 7/5/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, your three fearless hosts review a new Netflix rom-com before looking at the best of 2020 so far, counting down the worst films to be nominated for an Oscar in the 2010's, and playing our latest trivia game.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching:
    • Todd on Corpus Christi (3:15)
    • Zach on 1985 & Young Ahmed (4:40)
    • Terry on Sound and Fury & Hamilton (8:10)
  • Featured Review: Desperados (16:40)
  • Spotlight: Best of 2020 So Far (24:00)
  • Power Rankings: Worst Oscar Nominees (40:50)
  • Trivia
    • Todd's Trivia Review: Sister (1:20:15)
    • Zach's Trivia Review: Mercury 13 (1:23:30)
    • Terry's Trivia Review: The Spectacular Now (1:26:05)
    • Trivia Game: Hamilton & "America" (1:28:50)
  • Quote of the Day (1:42:00)

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