Tuesday, June 29, 2021

CXXXII: F9: The Fast Saga, The Fast and the Furious (1954), Movie/TV Bartenders

Recorded - 6/27/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, Terry and Todd are joined by Zach to review the biggest box office hit of 2021 so far before reviewing a film from the 50's that shares the same title.  Then, power rankings focuses on the best movie or TV bartenders.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach's Criterion Review: Beau Travail (5:00)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: No Man's Land (10:20)
    • Todd's Cager Review: Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted (16:00)
  • Featured Review: F9: The Fast Saga (21:00)
  • Come to the Stable Review: The Fast and the Furious (1954) (44:20)
  • Power Rankings: Best Movie/TV Bartenders (54:50)
  • Trivia
    • Reviews: Zach on Band of Brothers, Todd on Hamilton (1:39:10)
    • Trivia: 1937 and 1993 Oscars (1:53:20)
  • Quote of the Day (2:02:50)



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Almost SideShow: Band of Brothers Episode 1 - Currahee

Welcome to the Almost Sideways SideShow, where we deep dive a series part by part.  In this season, we are deep diving the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers in celebration of its 20th anniversary.  Watch the show with us, then listen to our analysis.

In Episode 1, Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly discuss the unexpected dramatic turn by David Schwimmer, the introduction to the company, their favorite characters so far, and how many well-known actors were featured in this show back before we knew who they were.

Watch for Episode 2 to debut later in the week.

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Monday, June 21, 2021

CXXXI: Luca, The Fast & the Furious Deep Dive

 Recorded - 6/20/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest release from Pixar to head straight to Disney+ and discuss what kind of trend this is setting.  Then, to get ready for next week's release of F9, and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release, we deep dive the film that started it all.  Is The Fast & the Furious just an earthbound Star Wars?  Was Paul Walker a good actor?  What ever happened to Leon?  What are the greatest cars in movie history?  For some reason, we ask all these questions and attempt to answer them along the way.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: Willy's Wonderland (7:00)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Grand Canyon (11:05)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (17:20)
    • Zach Review: The Sparks Brothers (20:45)
  • Featured Review: Luca (24:10)
  • Deep Dive: The Fast & the Furious
    • Trivia (46:30)
    • First Impressions (1:04:10)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Movie Cars (1:18:55)
    • Recasting, Who Would Nicolas Cage Play? (1:25:30)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Favorite Minor Character (1:29:35)
    • Stickman, Douchebag (1:43:20)
    • Best Scene, Is It Better Than Gone in 60 Seconds? (1:51:15)
    • Favorite Sequel, Gripes, Conspiracy Theories (1:57:05)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (2:03:50)



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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Daly Notes: Interview with Zach Pope

On this episode of Daly Notes, Adam Daly sits down with Mr. Zach Pope of Zach Pope Movie Reviews and talks about his film journey! Zach Pope shares his early memories of starting a YouTube channel, becoming Deadpool and loving Spiderman, Geeks of the Roundtable podcast, Mass Effect remaster, making movies, making short films, getting movie screeners, starting over during the pandemic, Black Panther...


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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

CXXX: In the Heights, 8 Million Ways to Die, Swimming Pool Scenes

 Recorded - 6/13/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we start by reviewing the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical-turned-movie In the Heights.  Then, we give a throwback review of an 80's Jeff Bridges movie that was the final film of Hal Ashby's career.  We celebrate the start of summer by counting down the best scenes involving swimming pools before some In the Heights inspired trivia.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: The Croods: A New Age (5:55)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: The Sword of Doom (10:20)
    • Zach Review: Bo Burnham: Inside (12:45)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: The Adventures of Tintin (16:00)
  • Featured Review: In the Heights (25:35)
  • "Come to the Stable" Review: 8 Million Ways to Die (44:30)
  • Power Rankings: Swimming Pool Scenes (1:00:45)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:33:45)
  • Trivia
    • Zach's Trivia Review: Louder than Bombs (1:39:30)
    • Terry's Trivia Review: Blue Story (1:45:15)
    • Trivia: Movie Musicals & "New" Movies (1:51:00)
  • Quote of the Day (2:02:00)



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Saturday, June 12, 2021

Daly Notes: Hot Fuzz (2007) - Journey with Edgar Wright

With Edgar Wright's upcoming film, Last Night in Soho, Adam started a Journey with Edgar Wright! He will be reviewing each of Edgar Wright's films starting with todays review - 2007's Hot Fuzz!
Hot Fuzz stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Timothy Dalton, Jim Broadbent, Martin Freeman, Olivia Coleman and Bill Nighy.

Adam is joined by Special Guest - Ryan of the Suit Up Geeks Podcast, we start the episode talking about Ryan's film journey, his short film "Juliet", his love of zombie movies, horror, and the MCU!

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

CXXIX: The Kid, School of Rock

 Recorded - 6/6/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our theme is child performances.  We start by reviewing Charlie Chaplin's first feature length film, The Kid, in honor of its 100th anniversary.  Then, we deep dive a personal favorite in School of Rock starring Jack Black and a host of kids.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach's Criterion Review: Louie Bluie (6:40)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Son of the Bride (11:10)
    • Todd's Cager Review: The Boy in Blue (16:40)
  • Featured Review: 100th Anniversary of Charlie Chaplin's The Kid (21:00)
  • Deep Dive: School of Rock
    • Trivia (38:20)
    • First Thoughts: Did Jack Black deserve an Oscar nomination? (50:50)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Movie Slackers and Re-Casting (1:01:20)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Best Kid Performance (1:20:00)
    • Favorite Minor Character, Biggest Stickman, Douchebag (1:32:30)
    • Favorite Scene, If There Was a Sequel, Gripes & Conspiracies (1:40:50)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:56:30)



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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

CXXVIII: Cruella, A Quiet Place Part II, One Word Name Films

 Recorded - 5/31/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) review two films that marked the start of summer blockbuster season and the return to theaters for so many.  Then, in honor of one of our reviewed movies, we count down our favorite one word name film titles.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: Looking Glass (6:00)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: The Friends of Eddie Coyle (10:15)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Ghost World (14:40)
  • Featured Review: Cruella (22:30)
  • Featured Review: A Quiet Place Part II (39:00)
  • Power Rankings: One Word Name Films (55:00)
  • Trivia
    • Trivia Reviews: Drunks & The Man in the Moon (1:36:20)
    • Trivia: First Names of Oscar Nominated Performances (1:47:10)
  • Quote of the Day (1:58:00)



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