Showing posts with label Mank. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mank. 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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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Almost Sideways Update: Sean Connery, Bad Hair, Oscars Outlook

 Recorded - 10/31/20

This is your weekly Almost Sideways Update.  In lieu of a full episode this week, Terry and Todd get together for a mini-episode to discuss what they have been watching and give some updates on the Oscar race.  Watch for our next full episode to come out next week.  Here are the highlights...

  • RIP Sean Connery (4:00)
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Nicolas Cage Watch: The Ant Bully (9:15)
    • Terry's Anniversary Watch: Reversal of Fortune (13:00)
  • Featured Review: Bad Hair (17:25)
  • 2021 Oscars Outlook (27:20)
  • Trivia: Living & Deceased Oscar Winners (43:45)
  • Quote of the Day (54:25)

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

XCIV: Enola Holmes, Most Anticipated of the Rest of 2020, Most Sympathetic Villains

 Recorded 9/27/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) explore the new Netflix film Enola Holmes before counting down their most anticipated films of the rest of this year.  For our Power Rankings countdown, we discuss the most sympathetic villains.  Then we round out the podcast with a classic trivia game between the brothers.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching
    • Seahawks-Cowboys Game (0:00)
    • Zach Review: Lost in America (6:20)
    • Todd Review: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (8:25)
    • Terry Review: The Contender (11:50)
  • Featured Review: Enola Holmes (17:10)
  • Spotlight: Most Anticipated Movies of the Rest of 2020 (27:00)
  • Power Rankings: Most Sympathetic Villains (45:10)
    • Guessing Adam Daly's List (1:25:10)
  • Trivia
    • Review: The Red Turtle (1:30:25)
    • Review: The Last Night at the Alamo (1:33:55)
    • Game (Terry v. Todd): Emmys & Action Films (1:37:15)
  • Quote of the Day (1:48:15)

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