Showing posts with label Criterion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Criterion. Show all posts

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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Thursday, September 9, 2021

CXLII: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Top 100 of All Time - #'s 10-1

 Recorded 9/5/21

On this extended episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, the four of us discuss the newest Marvel movie to hit theaters before the big reveal of each of our top 10 films of all time.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching (4:00)
    • Adam: Don't Breathe 2
    • Todd: You, Me, and Dupree
    • Zach: House of Hummingbirds
    • Terry: Rambling Rose
  • Featured Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (19:20)
  • Top 100 of All Time: #'s 10-1
    • 10-8 (38:50)
    • 7-5 (1:33:40)
    • 4-2 (2:11:00)
    • #1 (2:46:40)
    • Recaps, Prop Bets, Quote of the Day (2:55:50)



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Monday, July 26, 2021

CXXXVI: Old, Beach Movies, Matt Damon Co-Stars

Recorded - 7/25/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest from M Night Shyamalan before discussing the greatest beach movies of all time.  Then we count down the greatest performances by co-stars of Matt Damon.  ALSO INCLUDED, a special announcement about our next episode!!!  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Search for a New Category: Mickey Rourke Edition - Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (10:20)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Transformers: Dark of the Moon (17:10)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: A Brighter Summer Day (22:40)
  • Featured Review: Old (28:10)
    • SPOILERS Discussion (40:00)
  • Spotlight: Mt. Rushmore Beach Movies (46:30)
  • Power Ranking: Matt Damon Co-Stars (56:00)
  • Trivia
    • Reviews: Todd on Hounds of Love and Terry on Minding the Gap (1:39:00)
    • Trivia: "Good" Movies, Japanese Movies, Zach's Former Favorites (1:51:00)
  • Quote of the Day (2:03:50)



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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

CXXXV: Space Jam: A New Legacy, Space Jam Deep Dive

 On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we dive into all things Space Jam.  We review the latest installment just to hit theaters and HBOMax starring LeBron James before we go full deep dive on the original starring Michael Jordan that is celebrating 25 years this year.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach's Criterion Review: Streetwise & TINY: The Life of Erin Blackwell (7:00)
    • Todd's Cager Review: Pig (12:25)
    • Terry's Reviews: Oscar Anniversary - Sexy Beast & New Film - The Tomorrow War (18:10)
  • Featured Review: Space Jam: A New Legacy (24:45)
  • 25th Anniversary Deep Dive: Space Jam
    • Trivia (49:40)
    • Reflections on Space Jam (1:02:00)
    • Mt. Rushmore: People Playing Themselves (1:12:10)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character (1:22:40)
    • Stickman, Douchebag (1:33:15)
    • Best Scene, Conspiracy Theories, Gripes (1:43:15)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:56:50)



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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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Thursday, May 27, 2021

CXXVII: Supernova, High Fidelity

 Recorded - 5/23/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) discuss a forgotten film from this last awards race that just debuted on Hulu before we review a classic 2000 film that helped make top 5 lists cool.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: Season of the Witch (6:00)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: Fried Green Tomatoes (10:30)
      • Other Review: The Mitchells vs. the Machines
    • Zach's Criterion Review: Down by Law (17:10)
  • Featured Review: Supernova (23:20)
  • Deep Dive: High Fidelity
    • Trivia (34:00)
    • Initial Thoughts - Is Todd really secretly Dick? (46:40)
    • Mt. Rushmore - Chicago Films & Recasting (59:30)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Best Minor Character (1:18:00)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:30:50)
    • If There Was a Sequel, Gripes, and Conspiracies (1:38:00)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:52:30)



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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

CXXVI: Those Who Wish Me Dead, Angelina Jolie, Final Films of a Career

 Recorded - 5/16/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) review the latest theatrical/HBOMax film before celebrating its star, Angelina Jolie.  Our power rankings focus on the greatest final films of a career, and our movie trivia celebrates the 80th anniversary of one of the greatest baseball feats.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach's Criterion Review: The Shop on Main Street (4:20)
    • Zach Review: The Killing of Two Lovers (7:05)
    • Todd's Cager Review: Astro Boy (10:05)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: Elling (12:25)
  • Featured Review: Those Who Wish Me Dead (18:10)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Angelina Jolie (34:10)
  • Power Rankings: Greatest Final Films of a Career (41:30)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:21:10)
  • Trivia
    • Zach's Trivia Review: The Right Stuff TV Series (1:24:40)
    • Todd's Trivia Review: It's Always Fair Weather (1:30:50)
    • Trivia: 56 (1:34:05)
  • Quote of the Day (1:49:05)



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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

CXX: Concrete Cowboy, Best 70+ Year Old Performances

 Recorded - 4/4/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) review the newest Netflix release before looking at some of the best performances by older actors in film history.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach's Criterion Review: The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum (9:15)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: A Cat in Paris (15:30)
    • Todd's Cager Review: Bangkok Dangerous (19:55)
  • Featured Review: Concrete Cowboy (24:30)
  • Power Rankings: Best 70+ Year Old Performances (43:00)
  • Trivia
    • Zach's Trivia Review: The Invisible Man (1:34:00)
    • Terry's Trivia Review: Welcome to Me (1:39:25)
    • Trivia: AFI & Dustin Hoffman (1:44:50)
  • Quote of the Day (1:55:05)



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Saturday, November 7, 2020

Daly Notes (presented by Almost Sideways): Daisuke Beppu talks film studies, Criterion Collection and multiple film cuts

Very special episode of Daly Notes (presented by Almost Sideways)! Adam Daly is joined by Zach Saltz and our very special guest Daisuke Beppu. Daisuke Beppu is from his home in Tokyo, Japan - and we discuss his early childhood memories of movies, Jaws 4 - Jaws The Revenge, moving between different countries, his taste in film, Criterion Collection, film studies, and different cuts of films.

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Sunday, December 9, 2018

Episode XXIX: Green Book, Die Hard, Opening Scenes


On this episode (which was recorded a week ago), The Three discuss...
  • Review: Green Book (15:31)
  • Spotlight: Recasting Die Hard (35:44)
  • Power Rankings: Movie Opening Scenes (59:00)
  • Trivia Review: Contact (1:35:55)
  • Trivia: Criterion Films (1:40:55)
  • Quotes of the Day (1:48:57)
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