Showing posts with label 1917. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1917. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

CIII: Mank, Sound of Metal, War Films of the 2010's

 Recorded - 12/6/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our fearless three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) review two new streaming movies that are poised to be a part of the upcoming awards season.  We also highlight David Fincher in our Mt. Rushmore before we count down the greatest war films of the last decade.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach: The Scent of Green Papaya (6:50)
    • Todd: USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (9:45)
    • Terry: Cyrano de Bergerac (13:15)
  • Featured Review: Mank (19:00)
  • Mt. Rushmore: David Fincher (39:50)
  • Featured Review: Sound of Metal (48:20)
  • Power Rankings: War Films of the 2010's (1:05:00)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:46:40)
  • Trivia
    • Todd Review: Santa Sangre (1:54:00)
    • Terry Review: A Ghost Story (1:58:00)
    • Trivia: Original Screenplay Winners (2:02:40)
  • Quote of the Day (2:09:40)

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

XCVIII: Rebecca, Remakes, Worst Roger Ebert Takes

 Recorded - 10/25/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three fearless hosts (Terry Plucknett, Todd Plucknett, Zach Saltz) review a Netflix remake of a Hitchcock classic before building a Mt. Rushmore of the greatest remakes of all time.  Then, we honor the patron saint of movie critics, Roger Ebert, by counting down the times he was the most wrong about a movie.  We wrap up the episode with some trivia about Netflix and remakes.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach: Diary of Anne Frank & Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (4:45)
    • Terry: Waste Land & ranking Best Documentary nominees of 2010 (9:45)
    • Todd: Outcast (14:15)
  • Featured Review: Rebecca (18:10)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Remakes (40:25)
  • Power Rankings: Worst Ebert Takes (48:30)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:27:25)
  • Trivia
    • Trivia Review: U-571 (1:32:15)
    • Trivia Review: 1917 (1:35:30)
    • Trivia: Remakes & Netflix (1:41:45)
  • Quote of the Day (1:50:50)

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

LXIII: 2020 Oscar Preview

Recorded - 2/4/20

On this episode, we get ready for the big day ... OSCAR SUNDAY!!!  We make some bold predictions before reviewing some of the tighter races this year as well as the major categories ... who will win, should win, and should have been nominated.  This is one of our favorite podcasts every year!  Don't forget to sign up for the Oscar Challenge at almostsideways.com.  Here are the highlights of the podcast!

  • What We've Been Watching (6:30)
  • 2020 Oscars Preview
  • Quote of the Day (1:51:00)

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

LI: Hustlers, 2020 Oscar Predictions

On this episode, Terry and Todd discuss this year's Oscars race as well as review one of the newest box office hits.  Here are the highlights...

  • Review: Hustlers (2019) (3:18)
  • 2020 Oscar Predictions (17:45)
    • Adapted Screenplay (19:25)
    • Original Screenplay (25:25)
    • Supporting Actress (34:30)
    • Supporting Actor (42:55)
    • Actress (46:20)
    • Actor (55:45)
    • Director (1:04:15)
    • Picture (1:09:40)
  • Quote of the Day (1:28:13)

Read Todd's Oscar Prediction Article here: http://almostsideways.blogspot.com/2019/09/2020-oscar-predictions-september.html

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