Tuesday, November 30, 2021

CLIII: House of Gucci, King Richard, Non-Christmas Holiday Movies

 Recorded - 11/28/21

We are back after a week off with a new episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast!  We review two big releases (House of Gucci, King Richard) before counting down the best non-Christmas Holiday movies.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach Review: tick, tick, ... BOOM! (3:35)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Reviews: LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton & Undefeated (7:35)
    • Todd's Reviews: Matt Dillon's Employee of the Month & Belfast (16:40)
  • Featured Review: House of Gucci (22:15)
  • Featured Review: King Richard (44:55)
  • Power Rankings: Non-Christmas Holiday Movies (1:06:45)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:49:00)
  • Trivia
    • Trivia Review: Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (1:51:40)
    • Trivia: Ridley Scott & Christmas Movies (1:59:30)
  • Quote of the Day (2:13:45)



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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

CLII: Passing, Belfast, Alpha Dog Deep Dive

 Recorded - 11/14/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review a possible awards contender new to Netflix and a Best Picture frontrunner new to theaters.  Then, we review one of Todd's favorites from 15 years ago.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach Review: The French Dispatch (5:50)
    • Todd's Matt Dillon Review: City of Ghosts (10:30)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: In Darkness (12:50)
  • Featured Review: Passing (17:00)
  • Featured Review: Belfast (30:00)
  • Deep Dive: Alpha Dog
    • Trivia (42:00)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Second Generation Directors & Recasting (1:06:40)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character (1:38:30)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Scene (1:52:30)
    • If There Were a Sequel, Gripes, and Conspiracies (2:02:30)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (2:08:50)



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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

CLI: Eternals, Spencer, English Language Films by non-English Directors

 Recorded - 11/7/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review two of the marquee films to hit theaters this week before counting down the best English language films by directors who do not speak English as their native language.  The trivia review sparks a lively discussion about a Todd favorite.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach's Review: The Rescue (4:55)
    • Todd's Matt Dillon Review: The Big Town (9:00)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Chico & Rita (11:50)
  • Featured Review: Eternals (16:00)
  • Featured Review: Spencer (34:45)
  • Power Rankings: English Language Films by non-English Directors (53:45)
    • Guessing Adam's List
  • Trivia
    • Trivia Review: Swingers (1:45:00)
    • Trivia: MCU Directors (1:57:30)
  • Quote of the Day (2:02:20)



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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

CL: Last Night in Soho, Top Gun Deep Dive

 Recorded - 10/30/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest from Edgar Wright before deep diving an 80's classic.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach's Criterion Review: The Double Life of Veronique (6:50)
    • Todd's Matt Dillon Review: Golden Gate (9:40)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Promises (12:50)
  • Featured Review: Last Night in Soho (19:00)
  • Deep Dive: Top Gun
    • Trivia (36:00)
    • First Reactions (47:40)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Movie Pilots (1:06:40)
    • Recasting Top Gun (1:18:00)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character (1:34:20)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:49:30)
    • Gripes and Conspiracies (2:00:40)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (2:08:20)



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