Wednesday, March 31, 2021

CXIX: Nobody, Hoosiers

 Recorded - 3/28/21

On the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) have their first full theatrical featured review in over a year of the new Bob Odenkirk action movie.  Then, in honor on March Madness in Indiana this year, we give Hoosiers our deep dive treatment to celebrate its 35th anniversary.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach Review: The Grief of Others (4:15)
    • Todd's Cager Review: Left Behind (7:20)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: Thelma & Louise (12:30)
  • Featured Review: Nobody (19:30)
  • Deep Dive: Hoosiers
    • Trivia (36:15)
    • Mt Rushmore: Basketball movies (1:03:30)
    • Recasting Hoosiers (1:14:20)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Best Minor Character (1:26:20)
    • Biggest Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:36:15)
    • Gripes and Conspiracy Theories (1:49:50)
    • MVP, LVP, Quote of the Day (1:59:50)



Friday, March 26, 2021

Daly Notes: The Hangover, Interview with Austin Burke

On the latest episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, Adam Daly shares his Daly Notes! Adam is celebrating his 8 year anniversary with his wife, Arlette, in Vegas! So of course, Adam reviews the 2008 film - The Hangover. Also, he interviews Youtuber Austin Burke

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

CXVIII: Love and Monsters, Best Not Nominated Editing

 Recorded - 3/21/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd, Plucknett) catch up some films, including a group review of a surprising Oscar nominee.  Then we count down the best edited films never nominated for Best Editing at the Oscars.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: Teen Titans Go to the Movies (3:40)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: Barton Fink (6:40)
    • Zach's Review: Allen v. Farrow (10:30)
  • Terry's Update Review: The Father (17:00)
  • Zach's Update Review: Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (26:40)
  • Featured Review: Love and Monsters (33:00)
  • Power Rankings: Best Not Nominated Editing Movies (44:20)
  • Trivia
    • Trivia Reviews: Todd on One False Move & Terry on Two Days, One Night (1:29:50)
    • Trivia: "Love" "and" "Monsters" (1:40:00)
  • Quote of the Day (1:51:30)



Saturday, March 20, 2021

Daly Notes: Zack Snyder's Justice League, Cherry, and an AMA!

On this episode of Daly Notes - Adam reviews several new releases! The first half of the show, Adam talks about the latest Apple+ film - Directed by the Russo Brothers and starring Tom Holland called - CHERRY. The next review is the comic fans' dream come true - Zack Snyder's Justice League, then he shares his thoughts from a Spirit Award nominee - The Killing of Two Lovers. The second half of the show are some more reviews - Nomadland, Billie Eilish Documentary, Spongebob Squarepants: Sponge on the Run and finally - She Dies Tomorrow! After all that is completed he does a LIVE AMA!

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

CXVII: The Father, Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, Shallow Hal

 Recorded - 3/14/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, Todd and Zach review recent Oscar nominee The Father before Todd and Terry do a "Come to the Stable" review of a 50 year old Oscar winner and nominee.  Then we deep dive a comedy that helped launch the career of Jack Black.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach Review: Herself (5:50)
    • Todd's Cager Review: The Humanity Bureau (8:30)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: Rundskop/Bullhead (11:10)
  • Featured Review: The Father (15:30)
  • "Come to the Stable" Review: Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (27:40)
  • Deep Dive: Shallow Hal
    • Trivia (38:00)
    • Mt. Rushmores: Jack Black and Director Duos (1:06:00)
    • Recasting Shallow Hal (1:21:30)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Best Minor Character (1:28:00)
    • Biggest Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:40:00)
    • Gripes and Conspiracy Theories (1:47:40)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:52:50)



Wednesday, March 10, 2021

CXVI: Oscar Nomination Predictions

 Recorded - 3/7/21

On this episode, the Plucknett Brothers discuss their predictions for what will be nominated for this year's Oscars!  (Note: this podcast was recorded before the Critics Choice took place and before BAFTA nominations were announced.)  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: The Croods (4:30)
    • Todd Review: Quo Vadis Aida (6:55)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: City Slickers (10:00)
  • Oscar Nomination Predictions (18:00)
    • Best Adapted Screenplay (19:40)
    • Best Original Screenplay (24:35)
    • Best Supporting Actress (28:50)
    • Best Supporting Actor (37:45)
    • Best Actress (45:15)
    • Best Actor (51:10)
    • Best Director (56:50)
    • Best Picture (1:01:20)
  • Trivia: Actor/Directors and the Oscars (1:09:45)
  • Quote of the Day (1:18:10)
Todd's full predictions for this year's Oscar nominations here: https://almostsideways.blogspot.com/2021/03/2021-oscar-predictions-final.html




Sunday, March 7, 2021

Daly Notes: I Care a Lot, Nine Days, Interview with Candid Cinema!

On this episode of Daly Notes, we have several reviews and an interview in store for you all! Our first reviews will be a conversation about the latest Netflix release - I Care a Lot with Zach Saltz, followed up with reviews of Nine Days and Get Out (with Spookyastronauts) Our Interview is with a film journalist and Youtuber Amanda - aka Candid Cinema.

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

CXV: Minari, Best 5 Minute Performances, March Box Office Trivia

 Recorded - 2/28/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three fearless leaders (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) discuss one of the last major awards contenders to get a wide release before counting down the greatest 5 minute performances in movie history.  Then we wrap it up with an intense battle of March box office trivia.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: Seeking Justice (4:20)
    • Zach's Reviews: Euphoria, Fantastic Four (8:30)
    • Terry's Reviews: Kate & Leopold, I Married a Woman (15:00)
  • Featured Review: Minari (23:15)
  • Power Rankings: Best 5 Minute Performances (44:00)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:27:20)
  • Trivia Reviews
    • Zach: One Night in Miami (1:30:20)
    • Todd: Silk Stockings (1:40:30)
  • Trivia: March Anniversary Box Office (1:44:45)
  • Quote of the Day (2:09:00)



Monday, March 1, 2021

Daly Notes: Best Star Wars Characters

Who's the Best Star Wars Character?

On this episode - we are going LIVE and we are talking Star Wars! There are so many amazing characters in the Star Wars Universe. Today, we have a tough task ahead of ourselves, with this Star Wars Character tournament to crown the best Star Wars Character in movies, TV shows and or video games!!

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Mama's Geeky -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFHXgQ5NVwVxUOcx5GUFfg

Ren Geekness -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEVcNan7q99TNbptNbxDgg

Zack Goller -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWnpxLb8mpNOgfddIQHhZZA

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