Monday, April 26, 2021

CXXIII: LIVE! Oscar Recap & Reaction

 This episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast was recorded and streamed LIVE immediately following the conclusion of the 2021 Oscars Ceremony.  The entire AlmostSideways team (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd, Plucknett, Adam Daly) come together to give their initial reactions to a Oscars truly unlike any other.  Who won our Oscar Challenge?  Did we like the streamlined format?  What were the biggest surprises and disappointments?  Why in the world did they present awards after Best Picture?  Was Best Actor last because they thought Chadwick Boseman was winning, or did they want to end with the shock of him losing?  All these topics and more in this very special episode!

Watch the livestreamed video of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8rwC7OxbvFs

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Daly Notes: Mortal Kombat

On this episode of Daly Notes, Adam reviews two different versions of #MortalKombat the 1995 cult favorite and the latest release on HBO Max. Also he gives you his Top 5 Video Game Movie Recommendations!

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

CXXII: 2021 Oscar Preview

 Recorded - 4/18/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we get ready for the big day: OSCARS SUNDAY!!!  We do a quick overview of all the minor categories before we dive into the all the major races.  Make sure you fill out your Oscar Challenge ballot!  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: Never on Tuesday (4:30)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: An Angel at My Table (8:45)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: War Photographer (13:10)
  • Oscar Preview
    • International, Animated, Documentary (17:00)
    • Visual Effects, Song, Score (27:30)
    • Makeup, Sound, Costumes (33:05)
    • Production Design, Editing, Cinematography (39:25)
    • Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay (46:00)
    • Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor (1:02:50)
    • Actress, Actor (1:16:50)
    • Director, Picture (1:35:40)
  • Quote of the Day (1:52:00)



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Sunday, April 18, 2021

Daly Notes: Thunder Force, Godzilla vs. Kong

This Daly Notes is two reviews from some more recent streaming films. The first film Adam reviews is a Netflix film called - Thiunder Force! Starring Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer! The second review is on HBO Max and theaters - Godzilla vs Kong! Two Big Titans in One Epic Battle!!

Check out the video reviews on Youtube -

Thunderforce -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vklYtbapDEc&t=1s

Godzilla vs Kong -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aum2KPUokg&t=335s

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

CXXI: Voyagers, The Departed

 Recorded - 4/11/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) are joined by the fourth horseman Adam Daly for a special episode celebrating Oscar Month.  We all review one of the latest films to hit theaters before deep diving an all-time favorite that won Best Picture 15 years ago.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Adam's Review: Batman: Soul of the Dragon (3:45)
    • Todd's Cager Review: Time to Kill (6:40)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (10:55)
    • Terry's Anniversary Oscar Review: Children Underground (15:00)
  • Featured Review: Voyagers (19:20)
  • Deep Dive: The Departed
    • Trivia (37:50)
    • Our Experiences with The Departed (53:30)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Greatest Boston Movies (1:11:20)
    • Recasting The Departed (1:19:15)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performances, Minor Character (1:31:00)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:49:40)
    • The Departed Sequel, Gripes, and Conspiracies (2:00:00)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (2:13:30)



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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

CXX: Concrete Cowboy, Best 70+ Year Old Performances

 Recorded - 4/4/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) review the newest Netflix release before looking at some of the best performances by older actors in film history.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach's Criterion Review: The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum (9:15)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: A Cat in Paris (15:30)
    • Todd's Cager Review: Bangkok Dangerous (19:55)
  • Featured Review: Concrete Cowboy (24:30)
  • Power Rankings: Best 70+ Year Old Performances (43:00)
  • Trivia
    • Zach's Trivia Review: The Invisible Man (1:34:00)
    • Terry's Trivia Review: Welcome to Me (1:39:25)
    • Trivia: AFI & Dustin Hoffman (1:44:50)
  • Quote of the Day (1:55:05)



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Monday, April 5, 2021

Daly Notes: Independent Spirit Awards Ballots w/ Todd Plucknett

The latest episode of Daly Notes is here! This week Adam Daly is joined by Todd Plucknett and they have a very fun discussion! They talk about Opening Day for Baseball and some Final Four too. Then they jump into the Cager with the 1992 movie Honeymoon in Vegas! Then they breakdown the 2021 Spirit Awards and tell you who they will be voting for!

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