Showing posts with label Nicolas Cage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nicolas Cage. Show all posts

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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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)



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)



Tuesday, July 13, 2021

CXXXIV: Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson, Movies with Animal Titles

 Recorded - 7/10/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) discuss the long awaited return of the MCU to the movie theaters.  We then build a Mt. Rushmore of performances from the film's star Scarlett Johansson before counting down the greatest films with an animal in the title.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (7:30)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Puss in Boots (12:55)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: The Koker Trilogy (18:00)
  • Featured Review: Black Widow (24:00)
  • Spotlight: Mt. Rushmore Scarlett Johansson (49:10)
  • Power Rankings: Movies with an Animal Title (1:00:20)
  • Trivia
    • Reviews: Terry on It Follows & Zach on Snake Eyes (1:42:40)
    • Trivia: 1996 Movies (1:56:50)
  • Quote of the Day (2:03:20)



Wednesday, July 7, 2021

CXXXIII: Best Films of 2021 So Far, Rocky Deep Dive

 Recorded - 7/5/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we discuss the first half of 2021 and what have been the best and worst things we have seen.  After that we deep dive an all-American story that won Best Picture 45 years ago.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Murder on a Sunday Morning (11:10)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: The Match Factory Girl (18:55)
    • Todd's Cager Review: Dark (22:00)
  • First Half of 2021 Review
    • Bottom 3 of the Year So Far (26:05)
    • Top 5 of the Year So Far (33:45)
  • Deep Dive: Rocky
    • Trivia (48:35)
    • Thoughts on Rocky & the Oscars (1:03:45)
    • Ranking the Rocky Franchise (1:19:40)
    • Recasting (1:25:20)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Favorite Minor Character (1:37:20)
    • Stickman, Douchebag (1:49:15)
    • Best Scene (1:54:00)
    • Flaws, Conspiracy Theories (1:58:25)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (2:01:50)



Monday, June 21, 2021

CXXXI: Luca, The Fast & the Furious Deep Dive

 Recorded - 6/20/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest release from Pixar to head straight to Disney+ and discuss what kind of trend this is setting.  Then, to get ready for next week's release of F9, and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release, we deep dive the film that started it all.  Is The Fast & the Furious just an earthbound Star Wars?  Was Paul Walker a good actor?  What ever happened to Leon?  What are the greatest cars in movie history?  For some reason, we ask all these questions and attempt to answer them along the way.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: Willy's Wonderland (7:00)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: Grand Canyon (11:05)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (17:20)
    • Zach Review: The Sparks Brothers (20:45)
  • Featured Review: Luca (24:10)
  • Deep Dive: The Fast & the Furious
    • Trivia (46:30)
    • First Impressions (1:04:10)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Movie Cars (1:18:55)
    • Recasting, Who Would Nicolas Cage Play? (1:25:30)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Favorite Minor Character (1:29:35)
    • Stickman, Douchebag (1:43:20)
    • Best Scene, Is It Better Than Gone in 60 Seconds? (1:51:15)
    • Favorite Sequel, Gripes, Conspiracy Theories (1:57:05)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (2:03:50)



Tuesday, June 15, 2021

CXXX: In the Heights, 8 Million Ways to Die, Swimming Pool Scenes

 Recorded - 6/13/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we start by reviewing the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical-turned-movie In the Heights.  Then, we give a throwback review of an 80's Jeff Bridges movie that was the final film of Hal Ashby's career.  We celebrate the start of summer by counting down the best scenes involving swimming pools before some In the Heights inspired trivia.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: The Croods: A New Age (5:55)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: The Sword of Doom (10:20)
    • Zach Review: Bo Burnham: Inside (12:45)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: The Adventures of Tintin (16:00)
  • Featured Review: In the Heights (25:35)
  • "Come to the Stable" Review: 8 Million Ways to Die (44:30)
  • Power Rankings: Swimming Pool Scenes (1:00:45)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:33:45)
  • Trivia
    • Zach's Trivia Review: Louder than Bombs (1:39:30)
    • Terry's Trivia Review: Blue Story (1:45:15)
    • Trivia: Movie Musicals & "New" Movies (1:51:00)
  • Quote of the Day (2:02:00)



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)



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)



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)



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)



Wednesday, April 21, 2021

CXXII: 2021 Oscar Preview

 Recorded - 4/18/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we get ready for the big day: OSCARS SUNDAY!!!  We do a quick overview of all the minor categories before we dive into the all the major races.  Make sure you fill out your Oscar Challenge ballot!  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: Never on Tuesday (4:30)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: An Angel at My Table (8:45)
    • Terry's Oscar Anniversary Review: War Photographer (13:10)
  • Oscar Preview
    • International, Animated, Documentary (17:00)
    • Visual Effects, Song, Score (27:30)
    • Makeup, Sound, Costumes (33:05)
    • Production Design, Editing, Cinematography (39:25)
    • Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay (46:00)
    • Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor (1:02:50)
    • Actress, Actor (1:16:50)
    • Director, Picture (1:35:40)
  • Quote of the Day (1:52:00)



Wednesday, April 14, 2021

CXXI: Voyagers, The Departed

 Recorded - 4/11/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) are joined by the fourth horseman Adam Daly for a special episode celebrating Oscar Month.  We all review one of the latest films to hit theaters before deep diving an all-time favorite that won Best Picture 15 years ago.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Adam's Review: Batman: Soul of the Dragon (3:45)
    • Todd's Cager Review: Time to Kill (6:40)
    • Zach's Criterion Review: Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (10:55)
    • Terry's Anniversary Oscar Review: Children Underground (15:00)
  • Featured Review: Voyagers (19:20)
  • Deep Dive: The Departed
    • Trivia (37:50)
    • Our Experiences with The Departed (53:30)
    • Mt. Rushmore: Greatest Boston Movies (1:11:20)
    • Recasting The Departed (1:19:15)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performances, Minor Character (1:31:00)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:49:40)
    • The Departed Sequel, Gripes, and Conspiracies (2:00:00)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (2:13:30)



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)



Monday, April 5, 2021

Daly Notes: Independent Spirit Awards Ballots w/ Todd Plucknett

The latest episode of Daly Notes is here! This week Adam Daly is joined by Todd Plucknett and they have a very fun discussion! They talk about Opening Day for Baseball and some Final Four too. Then they jump into the Cager with the 1992 movie Honeymoon in Vegas! Then they breakdown the 2021 Spirit Awards and tell you who they will be voting for!

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

CXIX: Nobody, Hoosiers

 Recorded - 3/28/21

On the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) have their first full theatrical featured review in over a year of the new Bob Odenkirk action movie.  Then, in honor on March Madness in Indiana this year, we give Hoosiers our deep dive treatment to celebrate its 35th anniversary.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach Review: The Grief of Others (4:15)
    • Todd's Cager Review: Left Behind (7:20)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: Thelma & Louise (12:30)
  • Featured Review: Nobody (19:30)
  • Deep Dive: Hoosiers
    • Trivia (36:15)
    • Mt Rushmore: Basketball movies (1:03:30)
    • Recasting Hoosiers (1:14:20)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Best Minor Character (1:26:20)
    • Biggest Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:36:15)
    • Gripes and Conspiracy Theories (1:49:50)
    • MVP, LVP, Quote of the Day (1:59:50)



Wednesday, March 17, 2021

CXVII: The Father, Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, Shallow Hal

 Recorded - 3/14/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, Todd and Zach review recent Oscar nominee The Father before Todd and Terry do a "Come to the Stable" review of a 50 year old Oscar winner and nominee.  Then we deep dive a comedy that helped launch the career of Jack Black.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach Review: Herself (5:50)
    • Todd's Cager Review: The Humanity Bureau (8:30)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: Rundskop/Bullhead (11:10)
  • Featured Review: The Father (15:30)
  • "Come to the Stable" Review: Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (27:40)
  • Deep Dive: Shallow Hal
    • Trivia (38:00)
    • Mt. Rushmores: Jack Black and Director Duos (1:06:00)
    • Recasting Shallow Hal (1:21:30)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Best Minor Character (1:28:00)
    • Biggest Stickman, Douchebag, Best Scene (1:40:00)
    • Gripes and Conspiracy Theories (1:47:40)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:52:50)



Wednesday, March 10, 2021

CXVI: Oscar Nomination Predictions

 Recorded - 3/7/21

On this episode, the Plucknett Brothers discuss their predictions for what will be nominated for this year's Oscars!  (Note: this podcast was recorded before the Critics Choice took place and before BAFTA nominations were announced.)  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: The Croods (4:30)
    • Todd Review: Quo Vadis Aida (6:55)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: City Slickers (10:00)
  • Oscar Nomination Predictions (18:00)
    • Best Adapted Screenplay (19:40)
    • Best Original Screenplay (24:35)
    • Best Supporting Actress (28:50)
    • Best Supporting Actor (37:45)
    • Best Actress (45:15)
    • Best Actor (51:10)
    • Best Director (56:50)
    • Best Picture (1:01:20)
  • Trivia: Actor/Directors and the Oscars (1:09:45)
  • Quote of the Day (1:18:10)
Todd's full predictions for this year's Oscar nominations here: https://almostsideways.blogspot.com/2021/03/2021-oscar-predictions-final.html




Wednesday, March 3, 2021

CXV: Minari, Best 5 Minute Performances, March Box Office Trivia

 Recorded - 2/28/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three fearless leaders (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) discuss one of the last major awards contenders to get a wide release before counting down the greatest 5 minute performances in movie history.  Then we wrap it up with an intense battle of March box office trivia.  Here are the highlights:
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: Seeking Justice (4:20)
    • Zach's Reviews: Euphoria, Fantastic Four (8:30)
    • Terry's Reviews: Kate & Leopold, I Married a Woman (15:00)
  • Featured Review: Minari (23:15)
  • Power Rankings: Best 5 Minute Performances (44:00)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:27:20)
  • Trivia Reviews
    • Zach: One Night in Miami (1:30:20)
    • Todd: Silk Stockings (1:40:30)
  • Trivia: March Anniversary Box Office (1:44:45)
  • Quote of the Day (2:09:00)



Tuesday, February 16, 2021

CXIII: Judas and the Black Messiah, Another Round, Best Cop Films, Samuel L. Jackson Trivia

 Recorded - 2/14/21

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) review both the latest HBO Max release as well as the frontrunner for Best International Film at the Oscars.  We then count down the greatest cop films of all time before being quizzed on the career of the one and only Samuel L. Jackson.  Here are the highlights:

  • Super Bowl Recap (2:20)
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd's Cager Review: The Cotton Club (8:50)
    • Zach's Reviews: Alive: The Drew Robinson Story & The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (12:15)
    • Terry's Oscar Review: If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (16:00)
  • Featured Review: Judas and the Black Messiah (20:45)
  • Spotlight Review: Another Round (42:20)
  • Power Rankings: Best Cop Films (58:00)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:46:15)
  • Trivia
    • Zach's Trivia Review: Training Day (1:49:30)
    • Terry's Trivia Review: End of Watch (1:53:30)
    • Trivia: Samuel L. Jackson in the 2000's (1:58:30)
  • Quote of the Day (2:03:20)

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