Showing posts with label Adam Sandler. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Adam Sandler. Show all posts

Thursday, May 13, 2021

CXXV: A Hole in the Head, Little Miss Sunshine

 Recorded - 5/9/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) give a classic "Come to the Stable" review of a Frank Sinatra film from the 1950's that helped inspire on of their favorite films of the last decade.  Then, they deep dive a modern classic indie comedy hit celebrating 15 years this year.  Does it hold up?  Did Alan Arkin deserve his Oscar?  Who would star in this movie today?  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: The Best of Times (4:10)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: Man Push Cart (8:20)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Pina (13:40)
  • "Come to the Stable" Review:  A Hole in the Head (1959) (17:50)
  • Deep Dive: Little Miss Sunshine 
    • Trivia (31:10)
    • Revisiting Little Miss Sunshine (44:20)
    • Mt. Rushmore - Movie Grandparents (1:06:00)
    • Recasting Little Miss Sunshine (1:11:40)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Best Minor Character (1:25:20)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:36:30)
    • If There Was a Sequel, Gripes, and Conspiracies (1:46:30)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:56:00)



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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

LXXXIII: Palm Springs, Uncut Gems

Recorded - 7/12/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the new film everyone is talking about as well as deep dive our favorite film of 2019 (and one of our favorites of the decade) six months after it was released.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd on Clemency (6:00)
    • Terry on Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (7:50)
    • Zach on Hillary and Mickey and the Bear (12:00)
  • Featured Review: Palm Springs (14:50)
  • Deep Dive: Uncut Gems
    • Trivia (29:40)
    • First Reactions & Mt. Rushmore of Adam Sandler (43:00)
    • Recasting Uncut Gems (56:00)
    • Highest WAR & Worst Performance (1:13:30)
    • Favorite Minor Character, Best Scene, Biggest Stickman (1:25:20)
    • Biggest Douchebag, Gripes, and Conspiracy Theories (1:39:10)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:56:20)

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Monday, February 17, 2020

LXIV: Oscars Recap, Birds of Prey, Directorial Debuts of the 2010's

Recorded - 2/16/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast, Zach and Terry lament the announcement their alma mater is closing before Todd leads a recap of the Oscars.  We review the latest comic book movie to hit theaters and start our year-long quest to count down everything about the last decade.  Here are the highlights:

  • RIP Concordia-Portland (0:00)
  • Oscars Recap (7:00)
  • Review: Birds of Prey (2020) (29:40)
  • Anniversary Review: Vatel (2000) (47:20)
  • Power Rankings: Directorial Debuts of the 2010's (51:45)
  • Trivia Review: The Up Series (1:35:18)
  • Trivia Review: For Sama (2019) (1:42:45)
  • Trivia: Parasite Oscar Lists (1:44:40)
  • Quote of the Day (1:52:40)

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Friday, January 3, 2020

LX: Uncut Gems, Little Women, Numbered Performances

Recorded - 1/2/2020

On this first episode of the new decade, we review some big awards contenders in theaters as well as count down top performances in films with a number in the title.  Here are the highlights:

  • Review: Uncut Gems (2019) (10:32)
  • Review: Little Women (2019) (25:27)
  • Power Rankings: Best Performances in a Film with a Number in the Title (40:04)
  • Power Rankings Game (1:16:22)
  • Trivia Review: Gerry (2003) (1:21:34)
  • Trivia Review: Nowhere in Africa (2003) (1:29:20)
  • Trivia: Decade Box Office (1:33:55)
  • Quote of the Day (1:45:03)

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