Monday, February 17, 2020

LXIV: Oscars Recap, Birds of Prey, Directorial Debuts of the 2010's

Recorded - 2/16/20

On this episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast, Zach and Terry lament the announcement their alma mater is closing before Todd leads a recap of the Oscars.  We review the latest comic book movie to hit theaters and start our year-long quest to count down everything about the last decade.  Here are the highlights:

  • RIP Concordia-Portland (0:00)
  • Oscars Recap (7:00)
  • Review: Birds of Prey (2020) (29:40)
  • Anniversary Review: Vatel (2000) (47:20)
  • Power Rankings: Directorial Debuts of the 2010's (51:45)
  • Trivia Review: The Up Series (1:35:18)
  • Trivia Review: For Sama (2019) (1:42:45)
  • Trivia: Parasite Oscar Lists (1:44:40)
  • Quote of the Day (1:52:40)

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

LXIII: 2020 Oscar Preview

Recorded - 2/4/20

On this episode, we get ready for the big day ... OSCAR SUNDAY!!!  We make some bold predictions before reviewing some of the tighter races this year as well as the major categories ... who will win, should win, and should have been nominated.  This is one of our favorite podcasts every year!  Don't forget to sign up for the Oscar Challenge at almostsideways.com.  Here are the highlights of the podcast!

  • What We've Been Watching (6:30)
  • 2020 Oscars Preview
  • Quote of the Day (1:51:00)

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

LXII: RIP Kobe Bryant, Top 10 Films of the 2010's

Recorded - 1/26/20

This special episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast starts by remembering the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant after his tragic passing.  We then review the decade that was with our top films of the 2010's.  Here are the highlights:

  • Remembering Kobe Bryant (0:00)
  • Remembering the 2010's (14:35)
  • Bottom 5 Films of the 2010's (18:20)
  • What have we been watching? (27:01)
  • Top 10 Films of the 2010's (32:05)
  • Honorable Mentions - #11-25 (2:22:50)
  • Almost Sideways Top 10 Films of the 2010's (2:27:35)
  • Quote of the Day / Decade (2:31:10)

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

LXI: Top 10 Films of 2019

Recorded 1/15/20

On this special episode of the Almost Sideways Podcast, special guest Adam Daly joins Terry Plucknett, Todd Plucknett, and Zach Saltz to reveal their top 10 films of 2019.  Here are the highlights:

  • Bottom 3 of the Year (4:30)
  • Numbers 10-8 (10:30)
  • Numbers 7-5 (39:00)
  • Numbers 4-2 (1:08:10)
  • Number 1's (1:37:20)
  • Honorable Mentions and AlmostSideways Top 5 of 2019 (1:45:50)
  • Quote of the Day (1:53:00)

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Friday, January 3, 2020

LX: Uncut Gems, Little Women, Numbered Performances

Recorded - 1/2/2020

On this first episode of the new decade, we review some big awards contenders in theaters as well as count down top performances in films with a number in the title.  Here are the highlights:

  • Review: Uncut Gems (2019) (10:32)
  • Review: Little Women (2019) (25:27)
  • Power Rankings: Best Performances in a Film with a Number in the Title (40:04)
  • Power Rankings Game (1:16:22)
  • Trivia Review: Gerry (2003) (1:21:34)
  • Trivia Review: Nowhere in Africa (2003) (1:29:20)
  • Trivia: Decade Box Office (1:33:55)
  • Quote of the Day (1:45:03)

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Monday, December 23, 2019

LIX: The Two Popes, The Rise of Skywalker, Bombshell, Home Alone

Recorded - 12/22/19

On this special holiday episode of the podcast, we review a couple awards contenders before deep diving a holiday classic that was a part of our childhood.  Here are the highlights...

  • Zach Review: The Two Popes (2019) (4:00)
  • Terry Review: Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) (9:30)
  • Terry Review: Bombshell (2019) (14:40)
  • Todd's Oscar Race Update (22:50)
  • Deep Dive: Home Alone (1990)
    • Trivia (37:10)
    • Legacy (52:20)
    • Highest WAR and Worst Performance (57:45)
    • Favorite Minor Characters (1:11:40)
    • Biggest Stickman and Douchebag (1:16:20)
    • Kevin's Best Trap and Nicolas Cage (1:27:00)
    • Biggest Flaws (1:34:15)
    • LVP / MVP (1:44:40)
  • Quote of the Day (1:54:40)

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

LVIII: Marriage Story, A League of Their Own

Recorded 12/8/19

On this episode, we review one of the heavy awards favorites just released on Netflix as well as one of the greatest baseball movies of all time.  Here are the highlights.

  • What We've Watched Lately (8:30)
  • Review: Marriage Story (2018) (18:30)
  • 2019 Awards Season Update (35:00)
  • Deep Dive: A League of Their Own (1992)
    • Trivia (41:40)
    • Why We Love This Movie (56:20)
    • Highest WAR (1:03:10)
    • Worst Performance (1:08:55)
    • Stickman (1:12:20)
    • Flaws (1:16:30)
    • Favorite Minor Character (1:28:50)
    • Who Would Nicolas Cage Play? (1:31:40)
    • Douchebag (1:34:40)
    • LVP & MVP (1:41:00)
    • Quote of the Day (1:53:00)

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