Wednesday, May 27, 2020

LXXVI: The Last Dance, The Lovebirds, Director Winners of the 10's, Best Films Under 1,000 IMDb Votes

Recorded - 5/24/20

On this episode, we discuss the end of The Last Dance as well as the first movie to be sold to Netflix by a major studio that was originally meant to have a theatrical run.  We also build another all-decade Mt. Rushmore.  Then we count down our favorite films we have seen that have registered less than 1000 votes on IMDb.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching (0:40)
  • Review: The Last Dance: Episodes 9 & 10 (11:30)
    • The Last Dance awards (20:50)
  • Featured Review: The Lovebirds (28:30)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Best Director Oscar Winners of the 10's (40:50)
  • Power Rankings: Top Films Under 1000 IMDb Votes (55:30)
    • Guessing Adam's List (1:47:30)
  • Trivia
    • Review: Harold & Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (1:54:00)
    • Trivia: 1995 in Movies and Sports (1:59:00)
  • Quote of the Day (2:10:30)

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

LXXV: The American President

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we dig deep into a movie celebrating its 25th anniversary that was mostly overlooked at the Oscars in 1995.  We also discuss what we have been watching, including an update on the ESPN documentary series The Last Dance.  Here are the highlights:

  • The Last Dance recap (4:30)
  • Zach on Marie and Wind Across the Everglades (12:40)
  • Terry on Breaking Bad, The Great, Safety Last!, and Steamboat Bill, Jr. (17:50)
  • Todd on Freaks and The Wrong Missy (27:00)
  • DEEP DIVE: The American President
    • Trivia (29:55)
    • Adam's Review and First Impressions (46:40)
    • 1995 Awards Season (57:20)
    • Mt. Rushmore of Fictional Movie Presidents (1:03:30)
    • Recasting The American President (1:11:00)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, and Minor Character (1:23:10)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, and WWNCP (Who Would Nicolas Cage Play) (1:33:00)
    • Gripes (1:40:00)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:50:10)

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

LXXIV: Joe, Screenplays of the 10's, Blockbusters of the 10's

Recorded - 5/9/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, our three hosts (Terry Plucknett, Zach Saltz, Todd Plucknett) feature a retro review of a forgotten Oscar nominee celebrating 50 years in 2020.  They also remember the previous decade by looking at the best in screenplays and blockbusters before Todd looks to stump Terry and Zach in an epic trivia battle.  Here are the highlights:

  • Update: The Last Dance - Ep. 5-6 (5:15)
  • What We've Been Watching
    • Zach - Drunks (12:40)
    • Zach - TFW NO GF (15:10)
    • Todd - Yellowstone Series (17:25)
    • Terry - The Way Back (2010) (20:55)
  • Retro Review - Joe (1970) (24:50)
  • Spotlight
    • Mt. Rushmore - Original Screenplay Oscar Winners of the 10's (45:20)
    • Mt. Rushmore - Adapted Screenplay Oscar Winners of the 10's (53:20)
  • Power Rankings - Blockbusters of the 10's (1:00:15)
  • Guessing Adam Daly's Power Rankings (1:28:15)
  • Trivia
    • Review - The Art of Self-Defense (1:33:00)
    • Review - Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1:35:40)
    • Trivia - Box Office, Golden Globe Musicals, Sound Split Farewell (1:39:45)
  • Quote of the Day (1:53:30)

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

LXXIII: Raging Bull

Recorded - 5/3/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we deep dive a classic celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and question if it is as good as everyone says.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd on The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover (7:30)
    • Terry on Mrs. Serial Killer and The Half of It (11:45)
    • Zach on Ozark, I Used to Be Darker, and The Last Dance (19:55)
  • Deep Dive: Raging Bull
    • Trivia (29:40)
    • Initial Reactions to Raging Bull (41:10)
    • 1980 Academy Awards (57:40)
    • Recasting Raging Bull (1:08:40)
    • Highest WAR / Worst Performance (1:24:00)
    • Favorite Minor Character / Stickman / Douchebag / Nicolas Cage (1:32:00)
    • Gripes (1:42:10)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:53:10)

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Monday, April 27, 2020

LXXII: Extraction, Lead Acting Winners of the 2010's, Ensemble Casts of the 2010's

Recorded - 4/26/20

Hosted by Terry Plucknett, Todd Plucknett, & Zach Saltz

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we rejoice that there was actually some real sports to discuss before we review a hit new Netflix movie.  We then examine two different aspects of performances from the last decade: lead acting winners at the Oscars and ensemble casts.  Then Todd and Zach have to dig deep for a crazy round of Oscars Trivia.  Here are the highlights:

  • NFL Draft Recap (0:00)
  • What We've Been Watching (8:45)
  • Review: Extraction (2020) (18:43)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Lead Actor Winners of the 2010's (32:00)
  • Mt. Rushmore: Lead Actress Winners of the 2010's (45:30)
  • Power Rankings: Best Ensembles of the 2010's (57:00)
  • Trivia Review: Blue Valentine (2010) (1:36:50)
  • Trivia Review: The Terminator (1984) (1:40:20)
  • Trivia Review: The House That Jack Built (2018) (1:42:05)
  • Trivia Review: Stranger by the Lake (2014) (1:47:30)
  • Trivia: 2010's Acting Oscar Nominations (1:49:10)
  • Quote of the Day (2:05:05)

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

LXXI: Sin City

Recorded - 4/18/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we discuss the 15th anniversary of Sin City, how our opinions of it have changed over the years, and who would be a part of this movie now (along with a lot of other things).  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching
    • Todd - From Dusk Till Dawn Superpack (8:30)
    • Zach - Ozark (14:00)
    • Terry - Cloud Atlas & It's Always Fair Weather (17:00)
  • Deep Dive - Sin City (2005)
    • Trivia (25:00)
    • Overview (41:00)
    • How It Holds Up 15 Years Later (53:00)
    • Recasting (1:01:00)
    • Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Favorite Minor Character (1:27:00)
    • Stickman, Douchebag, Who Would Nicolas Cage Play (1:37:50)
    • Conspiracy Theories and Flaws (1:43:20)
    • LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day (1:50:40)

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Monday, April 13, 2020

LXX: Tigertail, Supporting Winners of the 2010's, Essential Workers

Recorded - 4/12/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast Terry, Todd, and Zach are joined by special guest Adam Daly to discuss the new Netflix film Tigertail.  We then look at the best in Supporting Actor/Actress winning performances in our Mt. Rushmore before we count down the best essential workers in movie history.  Here are the highlights:

  • What We've Been Watching (3:15)
  • Review: Tigertail (2020) (10:01)
  • Mt. Rushmore: 2010's Supporting Actor Winners (24:00)
  • Mt. Rushmore: 2010's Supporting Actress Winners (30:48)
  • Power Rankings: Essential Workers in Film (37:13)
  • Trivia!
    • Review: Joe vs. the Volcano (1:16:00)
    • Review: Mid-August Lunch (1:19:05)
    • Game: 2010's Oscars (1:28:10)
  • Quote of the Day (1:45:05)

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