Alternate Ending - Movie Review Podcast

Between A Quiet Place: Part II depicting how humanity might look after civilization has been destroyed by blind, man-eating aliens, and COVID-19 preventing us from going out to the movie theaters to see it (EDIT: In a much more direct way than I had initially meant, as it turns out), it's an exciting time for fans of apocalypses. To celebrate - or prepare? - we're taking a look at our favorite films about what happens after the end of everything.  We share our top five apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic movies, all those merry and uplifting tales of how nuclear war, environmental collapse, zombies, or, yes, pandemics have destroyed the world and left behind only the abandoned ruins for scavengers to pick over. In Worth Mentioning we cover Onward, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made and Hook.

We intended to start the year off on a positive note, with our most favorite films of the 2010's, and leave it at that.  But we would be completely remiss if we didn't slip into the deep, dark, cinematic sadness of the last decade, to look at the worst films of the last 10 years, too.  Hearts are already breaking at the mention of Orson Welles and Fred Rogers' names, but we won't get ahead of ourselves here. We'll be taking a look at our Bottom 10 of the 2010's and we think you should join us! In Worth Mentioning, we discuss The Invisible Man, Ride Your Wave and Jacob's Ladder, thanks to Patreon Jason Dohla.

With Tim away partying it up with other cinephiles, Carrie and Rob recap the 2020 Oscars. From the musical performances, to the speeches to the upsets, we cover it all. We also announce the winners of our Oscar Ballot contest.

It's our first-ever Top 10 episode, as we look at our very favorite films of the 2010s: the films that best embody a whole decade's worth of cinema. From game-changing popcorn epics like 2012's The Avengers to delicate art films like 2019's Honeyland; from the austerity of 2011's The Deep Blue Sea to the maximalism of 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road; from the cynicism of 2010's The Social Network to the coziness of 2018's Won't You Be My Neighbor -  it's been a wide-ranging and full decade, and we're celebrating it in all its variety. In Worth Mentioning we cover The Gentlemen.

We're back! And for our first podcast of the new decade, we're looking at all the films of the year that's just wrapped up. From the big Disney blockbusters to the other big Disney blockbusters to the modestly successful films that Disney had nothing to do with; from the most impenetrable art films to the most warmly satisfying crowd-pleasers; from lighthouse keepers' semen to Mr. Rogers' cardigans, we're sharing our picks for the top 5 films of 2019. Plus, we'll be talking about the nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards, reflecting on our predictions for the films of fall 2019, and maybe even making some new predictions for the unsullied expanse of 2020 stretching out in front of us. In Worth Mentioning, we cover Cats, Underwater and Light of My Life.

To help fill the void in your weekly listening, Carrie and Rob are bringing you Weeklies - a review of the last 7-days of movie new...with a twist! Rob has gathered all the 10 best pieces of movie news and Carrie will only be able to pick 5 The New Mutants Trailer 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Loses Director Scott Derrickson Next 'Mission: Impossible' Movies Cast Nicholas Hoult Oscars to Go Hostless Again for 2020 Ceremony on ABC Gretel & Hansel Trailer Who Will Christian Bale Play in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'? Timothee Chalamet to Play Bob Dylan in Biopic From James Mangold Warner Bros. Will Use Artificial Intelligence to Help Decide Which Movies to Greenlight ‘McMillions’ Trailer: Documentary Explains the Wild Story of Why You Never Won Those McDonald’s Monopoly Games Matt Reeves Confirms Colin Farrell as The Penguin in ‘The Batman’ [Updated]

To help fill the void in your weekly listening, Carrie and Rob are bringing you Weeklies - a review of the last 7-days of movie new...with a twist! Rob has gathered all the 10 best pieces of movie news and Carrie will only be able to pick 5 A Quiet Place 2 Trailer Women Directed Record 12% of Top 100-Grossing Films in 2019, Study Finds The Climb Trailer Golden Globes 2020 Predictions: Expect Wins for Scorsese, Tarantino and Bong Joon Ho Hollywood Reporter Reader Poll: What Is the Most Anticipated Movie of 2020? 'Murder Mystery' Is Most Popular Netflix Title in 2019, Company Says Tenent Trailer Barack Obama Loves ‘Fleabag’ Just as Much as You Do: See His Favorite Films and TV of 2019 Downhill Trailer ‘Uncut Gems’ Has the Seventh Most F-Bombs in Cinema History

For our last episode of 2019, we're celebrating the career of an Australian superstar Nicole Kidman on the occasion of the release of Bombshell, a media biopic in which she co-stars as former Fox News talking head Gretchen Carlson. In Worth Mentioning, we cover The Report and Carrie finally catches up with Hustlers.

To help fill the void in your weekly listening, Carrie and Rob are bringing you Weeklies - a review of the last 7-days of movie new...with a twist! Rob has gathered all the 10 best pieces of movie news and Carrie will only be able to pick 5 'Jojo Rabbit' Breakout Archie Yates to Lead ‘Home Alone’ Reboot First 'Wonder Woman 1984' Trailer Brings Back Gal Gadot's Warrior Golden Globes Snubs: Robert De Niro, Shia LaBeouf, 'When They See Us' First 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' Trailer Brings Back the Scares and Nostalgia 'Mulan' and the New Type of Disney Remake 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' Director Joe Johnston, Josh Gad in Talks for Reboot New 'Planet of the Apes' Movie in the Works With 'Maze Runner' Filmmaker Wes Ball (Exclusive) ‘Black Widow’ Trailer: Scarlett Johansson’s Assassin-Turned-Avenger Confronts Her Past Ryan Reynolds Gets Standing Ovation as He Debuts First 'Free Guy' Trailer in Brazil The Worst Movies of the Decade

Just in time for the holidays, Noah Baumbach's Marriage Story premieres on Netflix, documenting in by-all-accounts harrowing detail the psychological torment that befalls a couple as their marriage disintegrates. To celebrate, Rob and Carrie have finally decided we're going to look at all of our favorite films about the inevitable death of love and the acrimony and rage that come when two people violently sever their matrimonial ties, in brazen defiance of God's will. An especially fun and bubbly time is guaranteed for all! In Worth Mentioning we cover Marriage Story, Honey Boy, The Farewell and Children of Men thanks to Patreon Tristan Frayling!

As we give thanks to all our listeners on Thanksgiving, we have a special Patreon episode thanks to Andrew Milne we have a fun-filled spoiler episode of both Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade and Illang: The Wolf Brigade. In Worth Mentioning we cover Frozen II, The Irishman and Knives Out. Speaking of Knives Out, if you've seen it and weren't sure what happened, check out: Knives Out ending explained: who was the real killer in this whodunit? (plot and spoilers!)

There are few pieces of U.S. mythology more potent than the romantic outlaw - the iconoclastic misfit for, through mischance or their own glamorous antiheroism, has ended up on the wrong side of society, and now has to make their way stealing, cheating, and otherwise scrabbling on the outer fringes of the world. Later this month, Queen & Slim offers up a race-inflected version of the Bonnie and Clyde story, and we're taking the opportunity to share our favorite outlaws in movies - noble heroes driven by fate, monstrous criminals driven by greed, and everything in between. In Worth Mentioning we cover: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Ford v Ferrari and Pain & Glory.

To help fill the void in your weekly listening, Carrie and Rob are bringing you Weeklies - a review of the last 7-days of movie new...with a twist! Rob has gathered all the 10 best pieces of movie news and Carrie will only be able to pick 5 'Little Mermaid' Live-Action Remake Finds Its Prince Eric in Jonah Hauer-King Oscars: Why the Animation Race Is the Most Competitive in Years Paul Thomas Anderson Sets 1970s High School Movie for 2020 Production New 'Sonic' Trailer Sees Redesigned Character With Bigger Eyes, Fewer Teeth Damien Chazelle's 'Babylon' Lands at Paramount With Brad Pitt, Emma Stone Circling 'Scoob!' Trailer Reveals How Scooby-Doo and Shaggy First Met Chris Pratt's Sci-Fi Thriller 'Tomorrow War' Lands Christmas 2020 Release Michael Pena Welcomes Guests to Nightmare Resort in 'Fantasy Island' Trailer Box Office: 'Midway' Battles Past Comatose 'Doctor Sleep' With $17.5M Disney+ Adds Disclaimer of “Outdated Cultural Depictions” in Classic Movies

To help fill the void in your weekly listening, Carrie and Rob are bringing you Weeklies - a review of the last 7-days of movie new...with a twist! Rob has gathered all the 10 best pieces of movie news and Carrie will only be able to pick 5 Lionsgate Lands Gerard Butler's 'The Plane' 'The Current War' Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Joins 'Newsflash' Elisabeth Moss Fights Off Abusive Ex in 'The Invisible Man' Trailer Jamie Foxx Encourages Others to Pursue Passions in Pixar's 'Soul' Teaser Trailer Chris Evans, Elijah Wood and More Criticize James Dean CGI Casting: "This Shouldn't Be a Thing"' The Batman': Colin Farrell in Talks to Play The Penguin Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson Fight Racial Oppression in 'The Banker' Trailer 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Sequel Sets Spring 2022 Release Date Director Jeremy Saulnier To Team With John Boyega On Upcoming Thriller 'Rebel Ridge' Netflix Picks Up 'The Unsound' Movie Adaptation From 'Shazam' Director David F. Sandberg

To judge from the films that get produced, there's never been a single screenwriter in the history of the art form who had a good relationship with their dad. To mark the occasion, we're taking a look at our own favorite dysfunctional relationships and broken homes in the movies. In Worth Mentioning, we cover Doctor Sleep, Parasite and Doctor Sleep.

To help fill the void in your weekly listening, Carrie and Rob are bringing you Weeklies - a review of the last 7-days of movie new...with a twist! Rob has gathered all the 10 best pieces of movie news and Carrie will only be able to pick 5 The Grudge - Official Trailer Drops Terminator Star Linda Hamilton Called Her Marriage to James Cameron "Terrible on Every Level" Anna Faris to Play Twin Sisters in Comedy Summer Madness Olivia Wilde Criticizes Censorship of Booksmart Lesbian Sex Scenes on Airlines Star Wars Shocker: 'Game of Thrones' Duo Quits Planned Trilogy Netflix Plan to Test Varying Play Speeds Meets Filmmaker Backlash How Martin Scorsese Saved The Current War After The Weinstein Co. Collapse Chernobyl Creator Craig Mazin Tackling Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot Frozen II Tracking for $100M-Plus Thanksgiving Debut Your Halloween horror-scope: Movies sure to terrify you, based on your astrological sign

Halloween is right around the corner, and we're in the mood for some horror! This time around, we're going to be talking about our very favorite movies about every low-budget filmmaker's favorite monster: zombies, the brain-hungry reanimated corpses that have been munching guts ever for over half a century, and were busy harvesting sugar crops even before that. As a special guest, we have the creator of several Zombie comic books, Robert Rios. In Worth Mentioning, we cover Parasite.

To help fill the void in your weekly listening, Carrie and Rob are bringing you Weeklies - a review of the last 7-days of movie new...with a twist! Rob has gathered all the 10 best pieces of movie news and Carrie will only be able to pick 5 'Aeronauts' Trailer Sees Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne Fighting for Their Lives in Hot Air Balloon New 'Purge' Thriller Finds Lead in Ana de la Reguera (Exclusive) Neill Blomkamp Prepping Sci-Fi Thriller 'Inferno,' Taylor Kitsch to Star Young Boy Helps Supernatural Creature in 'Antlers' Trailer 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' to Be Rereleased in Theaters With Extra Footage 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Smashes Presale Records Adam Driver in Talks to Star Alongside Matt Damon in Ridley Scott's 'The Last Duel' ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Moving Forward at Disney+ with Writer Jen D’Angelo Christian Bale and Matt Damon Will Both Compete in Best Actor for ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Robert Zemeckis in Talks to Direct Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’ Movie

To help fill the void in your weekly listening, Carrie and Rob are bringing you Weeklies - a review of the last 7-days of movie new...with a twist! Rob has gathered all the 10 best pieces of movie news and Carrie will only be able to pick 5 ‘The Batman’: Paul Dano to Play The Riddler Live-Action ‘Barney’ Movie Coming from Producer Daniel Kaluuya Blumhouse’s ‘The Craft’ Remake On the Way with David Duchovny (Du-coven-y) Ryan Reynolds & John Krasinski Teaming Up for Fantasy Comedy ‘Imaginary Friends’ Kevin Feige Promoted to Chief Creative Officer of Marvel; Here’s What It Means New ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Trailer Further Reveals Disney’s Doggo Remake First ‘Dolittle’ Trailer Finds Robert Downey Jr. Walkin’ & Talkin’ with the Animals ‘Venom 2’ Gets a Second Villain With Shriek, Carnage’s Longtime Love Interest Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston Are Forcing Another ‘Murder Mystery’ On Us ‘Jungle Cruise’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Search for the Tree of Life

Jojo Rabbit, winner of the TIFF Audience Award and Best Picture Oscar hopeful, hits theaters in which a little boy deals with the stress and confusion of childhood by concocting an imaginary friend, in the form of bloodthirsty dictator Adolf Hitler. Most imaginary friends are a bit more innocuous than that, of course, and we're going to talk about those non-genocidal imaginary friends in our next episode, from invisible rabbits to evil rabbits to bossy rabbits with curious hostility for bouncing tigers. In Worth Mentioning, we cover Joker, Gemini Man, Monos and The Night of the Hunter, thanks to Patreon Cameron Shaw.