Wednesday, March 2, 2022

CLXV: The Cursed, Fast Times at Ridgemont High Deep Dive

 Recorded - 2/27/2022

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review a small horror film in theaters before deep diving one of the most iconic 80's high school movies celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.  Here are the highlights:
  • Oscars, SAG Updates, and Hot Takes (0:00)
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Review: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (15:40)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: War Witch (19:00)
    • Zach's Review: The People Next Door (22:30)
  • Featured Review: The Cursed (26:00)
  • 40th Anniversary Deep Dive: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (39:20)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Movie Stoners & Recasting (1:05:30)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character (1:35:10)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:50:40)
    • Gripes & Conspiracies (2:02:15)
    • MVP, LVP, Quote of the Day (2:07:10)
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Sunday, February 27, 2022

Daly Notes: 2022 Independent Spirit Awards Preview - Who We Voted For!

On this episode of Daly Notes, Adam is joined by Todd Plucknett as they discuss the 2022 Spirit Awards. As they are both Film Independent members they can vote on the nominees of the Spirit Awards! Todd and Adam break down each category and tell you who they both voted for! Drive My Car! The Lost Daughter! Zola! The Novice! Mass! Pig!

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

CLXIV: The Worst Person in the World, Dog, Worst Post-Nom Careers

 Recorded - 2/20/2022

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we discuss a surprise Oscar hit that finally got a wide theatrical release before reviewing the latest Channing Tatum movie.  Then, we count down the top film careers that didn't quite live up to the hype of an Oscar nomination.  We end with some trivia about the greatest songs in movie history.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Review: The Beta Test (6:30)
    • Zach's Review: Normal Life (9:30)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: 5 Broken Cameras (12:30)
  • Featured Review: The Worst Person in the World (17:30)
  • Featured Review: Dog (36:45)
  • Power Rankings: Worst Post Oscar-Nominated Career (48:30)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:32:55)
  • Trivia
    • Terry's Trivia Review: Zola (1:40:15)
    • Zach's Trivia Review: Black Bear (1:44:45)
    • Trivia: Top 100 Songs (1:50:10)
  • Quote of the Day (1:56:30)
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

CLXIII: Adam's Rib, Titanic Deep Dive

 Recorded - 2/13/2022

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we start by discussing the two biggest pieces of news for the week: the Super Bowl and the Oscar nominations.  Then we do a retro "Come to the Stable" review of a classic before deep diving one of the biggest movies of all time that is celebrating 25 years this year.  Here are the highlights:
  • Reactions to the Oscar Nominations (9:40)
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach Review: Looking for Mr. Goodbar (15:00)
    • Terry Reviews: The Man Without a Past, Moonfall, and Death on the Nile (19:00)
    • Todd Review: 7 Days (24:30)
  • "Come to the Stable" Review: Adam's Rib (27:30)
  • Deep Dive: Titanic
    • Trivia (37:00)
    • First Impressions (51:00)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Onscreen Couples and Recasting (1:06:50)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character (1:36:10)
    • Douchebag, Stickman, Flaws. & Conspiracies (1:49:20)
    • Best Scene, LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (2:04:20)




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Daly Notes: Kimi, Nightmare Alley, The Golden Compass

On this week's episode of Daly Notes, Adam talks about the latest HBO Max movie - Kimi, and shares a story of his experience near the production of the film. Adam talks about the 2021 film - Nightmare Alley, the 2007 film - The Golden Compass and then spin the wheel of movie fortune!

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Sunday, February 6, 2022

CLXII: Jackass Forever, Oscar Nomination Predictions, Obnoxious Movie Trailers

 Recorded - 2/6/2022

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest entry into the Jackass franchise before giving our final predictions of the names read on Oscar nomination morning.  We then reminisce about the most obnoxious movie trailers we have experienced over the years.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Indie Spirit Review: Pleasure (6:50)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (9:45)
    • Zach's Review: Pam & Tommy debut (14:25)
  • Featured Review: Jackass Forever (18:30)
  • Spotlight: Oscar Nomination Predictions (34:40)
  • Power Rankings: Obnoxious Movie Trailers (1:11:15)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:52:50)
  • Trivia
    • Todd's Trivia Review: La notres (1:56:50)
    • Terry's Trivia Review: Grizzly Man (2:00:20)
    • Trivia: Jackass Box Office (2:07:35)
  • Quote of the Day (2:14:20)
Read Todd's Final Oscar Nomination Prediction Article: https://almostsideways.blogspot.com/2022/02/2022-oscar-predictions-final.html




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Daly Notes: Jackass Forever, Beverly Hills Cop II

On this episode of Daly Notes - Adam talks about Jackass Forever and gives you his quick thoughts on the other 4 films in this Jackass franchise. He also goes back to 1987 for a first time watch of an Oscar Nominated film - Beverly Hills Cop II!

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

CLXI: Home Team, Knocked Up Deep Dive

 Recorded - 1/30/2022

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we discuss what movies we will be talking about in next year's Oscar race, review a new Netflix movie related to the NFL, and deep dive an instant comedy classic celebrating 15 years this year.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Way Too Early 2023 Oscar Predictions (7:40)
    • Zach Review: Parallel Mothers (14:00)
    • Terry Oscar Review: The Impossible (17:10)
  • Featured Review: Home Team (22:00)
  • 15th Anniversary Deep Dive: Knocked Up
    • Trivia (35:30)
    • Revisiting Knocked Up (49:10)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Apatow Actors & Recasting (1:00:10)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character (1:21:00)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:32:45)
    • Gripes and Conspiracies (1:45:40)
    • MVP, LVP, Quote of the Day (1:53:20)




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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

CLX: A Hero, A Family, The Rescue, Unsung / Unexpected Heroes

 Recorded - 1/23/2022

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we discuss the latest film from one of our favorite filmmakers before reviewing a couple films that topped our favorite films of 2021 lists.  Then, we count down the most unsung / unexpected heroes in movies and TV.  For trivia, we relive some AFI top movie lists.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd Review: Ozark Season 4 (5:45)
    • Terry Oscar Review: Spellbound (8:30)
    • Zach Review: Drive My Car (11:15)
  • Featured Review: A Hero (14:50)
  • Top 10 Review: A Family (30:00)
  • Top 10 Review: The Rescue (39:05)
  • Power Rankings: Unsung / Unexpected Heroes (53:00)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:28:00)
  • Trivia: AFI Lists (1:34:15)
  • Quote of the Day (1:44:30)



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Sunday, January 23, 2022

Daly Notes: The Killing of a Sacred Deer

This week of Daly Notes, Adam discusses the newest Amazon Prime animated film - Hotel Transylvania: Transformania! Adam is also joined by special guest Ben Brown of Film Appreciation Guild to discuss - The Killing of a Sacred Deer!

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Monday, January 17, 2022

CLIX: Top 10 Films of 2021

 Recorded - 1/16/2022

On this special episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we record live on as we reveal the best (and worst) of 2021.  We each reveal our bottom 5 of 2021 and our best of 2021.  Then, we end by revealing the AlmostSideways Top 5 of the year.  Here are the highlights:
  • Stats and Bottom 5's of 2021 (6:45)
  • Top 10's of 2021 (18:45)
  • Honorable Mentions (2:30:00)
  • AlmostSideways Top 5 of 2021 (2:36:00)
  • Quote of the Day (2:36:15)
This episode was also livestreamed on YouTube.  Watch the YouTube stream here: https://youtu.be/RFm3LETZJVQ




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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

CLVIII: Licorice Pizza, Con Air Deep Dive

 Recorded - 1/9/2022

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review one of our most anticipated 2021 films before deep diving our first 2022 anniversary film.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd Review: Steve-O Bucket List Tour (7:30)
    • Zach Review: The Tender Bar (11:30)
    • Terry Reviews: Chasing Ice Oscar Review, The King's Man (14:00)
  • Featured Review: Licorice Pizza (19:50)
  • 25th Anniversary Deep Dive: Con Air
    • Trivia (36:10)
    • First Impressions (51:20)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Movie Men with Shoulder-Length Hair (1:04:20)
    • Recasting Con Air (1:12:40)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character (1:31:20)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene, Sequel (1:42:00)
    • Gripes & Conspiracies (1:55:00)
    • MVP, LVP, Quote of the Day (2:00:20)



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Monday, January 10, 2022

Daly Notes: The 355, Wall Street 35th Anniversary

On this episode of Daly Notes - Adam welcomes in the new year with the first 2022 movie review of - The 355 as well as an anniversary review of the 1987 film - Wall Street!

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

CLVII: The Lost Daughter, Holiday Season Wrap-Up, First Time Watches of 2021

 Recorded - 1/2/2022

On this jam-packed episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we ring in the new year with a review of a potential awards player that just hit Netflix before wrapping all the many movies we saw over the holidays.  We then start an end of 2021 conversation by recapping the best non-2021 movies we watched in 2021.  Here are the highlights:
  • Featured Review: The Lost Daughter (7:00)
  • Holiday Season Wrap-Up
    • Terry Oscar Reviews: For the Boys & Bridget Jones's Diary (25:00)
    • Terry Review: Christmas in Connecticut (29:00)
    • Zach Review: Red Rocket (31:40)
    • Adam Review: Pig (35:30)
    • Todd Review: The Card Counter (38:50)
    • Terry Review: Swan Song (43:15)
    • Zach Review: American Underdog (48:30)
    • Adam Review: tick, tick, ... BOOM! (54:00)
    • Todd Review: Don't Look Up (56:10)
    • Terry Review: Being the Ricardos (1:06:30)
  • Power Rankings: Best First Time Watches of 2021 (1:14:10)
  • Trivia Reviews
    • Zach Trivia Review: Calm with Horses (1:56:35)
    • Adam Trivia Reviews: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington & Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar (2:00:40)
    • Todd Trivia Review: Maid (2:04:55)
    • Terry Trivia Review: Kubo and the Two Strings (2:07:45)
  • Quote of the Day (2:10:00)



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