Tuesday, November 12, 2019

LIV: The Lighthouse, Taxi Driver

Recorded 11/3/19

On this episode, we discuss a recent indie hit while deep diving a Scorsese classic.  Here are the highlights...

  • Review: The Lighthouse (2019) (5:40)
  • Deep Dive: Taxi Driver (1976) (21:10)
    • Trivia (23:00)
    • Our experiences watching (33:40)
    • Reassessing the 1976 Oscars (39:10)
    • Who else could have played (or not played) Travis Bickle (50:50)
    • Worst Performance (55:30)
    • Biggest Stickman & Was It All a Dream? (1:04:50)
    • What Hasn't Aged Well (1:18:40)
    • Who Would Nicolas Cage Play & Favorite Minor Character (1:28:40)
    • Conspiracy Theories (1:38:30)
    • MVP and LVP (1:43:30)
  • Quote of the Day (1:53:10)

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

LIII: Joker, Joaquin Phoenix / Will Smith, Genre-Breaking Performances

On this latest episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast, Terry, Todd, and Zach discuss the latest blockbuster hit as well as look at some highlights of some big Hollywood stars.  Here are the highlights...

  • Review: Joker (2019) (8:13)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Joaquin Phoenix (25:38)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Will Smith (36:26)
  • Power Rankings: Genre-Breaking Performances (49:30)
  • Trivia Review: The Comedian (2017) (1:41:40)
  • Trivia Review: Shoplifters (2018) (1:45:21)
  • Trivia (1:48:10)
  • Quote of the Day (1:57:19)

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Friday, October 4, 2019

LII: Ad Astra, Boiler Room

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast (recorded 9/29/2019), we discuss the latest sci-fi space film and deep dive one of Todd's all-time favorite movies.  Here are the highlights...

  • Updated thoughts on the 2019 Oscars Race (4:30)
  • Review: Ad Astra (2019) (9:50)
  • Deep Dive: Boiler Room (2000)
    • Trivia (29:20)
    • Boiler Room overview (39:40)
    • Highest WAR Performance (46:50)
    • Worst Performance (54:50)
    • Favorite Minor Character (1:02:40)
    • Biggest Stickman / Biggest (and least) Douchebag (1:09:50)
    • What hasn't aged well and biggest flaws (1:17:45)
    • Nicolas Cage, LVP, and MVP (1:41:10)
  • Quote of the Day (1:52:00)

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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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Saturday, August 31, 2019

L: Leonardo DiCaprio, Most Anticipated, Andrew Luck

On this episode (recorded Saturday, August 24th), Terry, Todd, and Zach discuss several new films seen in theaters and what they want to see for the rest of the year.  Here are the highlights...


  • Review: Blinded by the Light (4:10)
  • Review: Good Boys (10:48)
  • Review: Where'd You Go, Bernadette (16:01)
  • Spotlight: Leonardo DiCaprio Mt. Rushmore (22:36)
  • Andrew Luck Retires During the Recording (34:50)
  • Power Rankings: Most Anticipated Films for the Rest of 2019 (42:24)
  • Trivia Review: Two Step (1:28:37)
  • Trivia Review: Bernie (1:32:25)
  • Trivia: Actors Starring in Multiple Best Picture Winners (1:37:20)
  • Quote of the Day (1:47:24)

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

XLIX: A Beautiful Mind

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast, we deep dive the 2001 Best Picture winner and one of our all-time favorites.  Here are the highlights...

  • What Have You Been Watching (5:00)
  • Deep Dive: A Beautiful Mind
    • Trivia (14:20)
    • First Seeing A Beautiful Mind and the 2001 Oscars (28:50)
    • Is historical accuracy important? (41:20)
    • Russell Crowe's incredible run from 1997-2005 (47:10)
    • Best & Worst Performances and Biggest Douchebag (54:00)
    • Stickman, Minor Character, and Who Nicolas Cage would play (1:11:20)
    • Biggest Flaws (1:21:20)
    • Favorite Scene, LVP, and MVP (1:37:30)
    • Quote of the Day (1:50:00)

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

XLVIII: Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood, Minor Tarantino Characters, Alone Yet Not Alone

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Todd, Plucknett, Zach Saltz) discuss all things Tarantino.  Here are the highlights...

  • Review: Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood (2019) (4:34)
  • Power Rankings: Minor Tarantino Characters (30:38)
  • Trivia Review: Cold Souls (2009) (1:08:22)
  • Trivia Review: The Messenger (2009) (1:12:38)
  • "Stable" Review: Alone Yet Not Alone (2013) (1:27:17)
  • Trivia: Tarantino (1:30:52)
  • Quote of the Day (1:46:25)

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