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Sinopsis
Maryland-based critics Charlie Juhl and Hannah Buchdahl debate the merits of new releases, from the mainstream movies that Hannah tends to favor, to obscure foreign films that Charlie likes to champion. Its free-flowing, unedited conversation, with the occasional wine wager. Two very different perspectives. One entertaining podcast. Let the clash begin!
Episodios
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Hare Hitler? Embrace the satire and see JOJO RABBIT
26/10/2019 Duración: 33minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: Final thoughts on the Middleburg Film Festival, including a refresher on Taika Waititi’s WWII satire JOJO RABBIT and foreign film favorite PARASITE; plus, the informative documentary MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND, and the Netflix biographical dramedy starring Eddie Murphy, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME.
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On Location from the 2019 Middleburg Film Festival
20/10/2019 Duración: 35minOn this very special edition of the Cinema Clash, we’re on location at the Middleburg Film Festival to chat about the festival itself and a slew of films coming your way including PARASITE, MARRIAGE STORY, BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, THE AERONAUTS, FRANKIE, WAVES, THE REPORT, and JOJO RABBIT.
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So much to unpack with the JOKER
05/10/2019 Duración: 35minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: delving deep into the dark with Joaquin Phoenix’s JOKER; plus, three foreign films, an indie, and a pair of docs. WHERE’S MY ROY COHN?, MS. PURPLE, FIRST LOVE, THE CLIMBERS, BRITT-MARIE WAS HERE, and JIM ALLISON: BREAKTHROUGH. And a shot of limoncello.
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Reunited and it feels so good for Downton Abbey disciples
21/09/2019 Duración: 30minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: The DOWNTON ABBEY movie will charm its fans and potentially confound everyone else; The Netflix mockumentary BETWEEN TWO FERNS: THE MOVIE delivers some laughs, thanks to a who’s who of celebrity interviewees willing to play along; and Renée Zellweger showcases her versatility with an awards-worthy performance as Judy Garland in the so-so biopic JUDY.
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Taking a Pole: Is Hustlers Worthy of All the Hype?
14/09/2019 Duración: 44minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: JLo flexes her acting chops - and more - in the scintillating stripper crime drama HUSTLERS; the film adaptation of THE GOLDFINCH is one for the birds; RAISE HELL: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS celebrates the legacy of a wise and witty maverick in the world of political journalism; LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE celebrates the pioneering path and versatility of a music superstar; and FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES celebrates the origins and sustainability of an iconic Broadway musical.
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IT Chapter Two Suffers from Bloat but Does Still Float
07/09/2019 Duración: 34minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: The Losers reunite to confront Pennywise in the epically creepy IT CHAPTER TWO; a British whistleblower puts her conscience above the law in an effort to stop an unjust war in the biographical drama OFFICIAL SECRETS; and two adult sisters flounder in a sea of family dysfunction in the quirky indie BEFORE YOU KNOW IT.
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Brittany Runs a Marathon, but New Zealand Wins the Wine
31/08/2019 Duración: 43minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON inspires despite a few potholes along the way; the documentary LOVE, ANTOSHA proves heartbreaking as it recounts the brief life of a cinematic talent lost too soon; the Netflix rom-com FALLING INN LOVE sparks a lame attempt to defend the INNdefensible; TRAVIS SCOTT: LOOK MOM I CAN FLY sheds light on the mercurial rap star’s ascent in the music world; and the Netflix documentary AMERICAN FACTORY just may top them all.
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Ready or Not, the Fallen franchise is back for thirds
24/08/2019 Duración: 34minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: Mike Banning is back – for better or worse – in the action/drama ANGEL HAS FALLEN; a new bride seeks to evade in-laws from hell in the campy horror movie READY OR NOT; and a Danish documentary filmmaker turns a fascinating mystery into a weird ride with COLD CASE HAMMARSKJOLD.
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Good Boys for the laughs, Blinded by the Light for the feels
17/08/2019 Duración: 38minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: Kids say – and do – the darndest things in the LOL funny adult comedy GOOD BOYS; a British teenager of Pakistani descent harnesses the power of Springsteen's music to find his own voice in the feel-good dramedy BLINDED BY THE LIGHT; a young man with Down Syndrome pursues his dream of becoming a pro wrestler in the inspirational buddies-on-the-road indie THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON; and solid casting may not be enough to justify the sudsy American remake of the Danish film AFTER THE WEDDING.
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The Art of Staying Out of The Kitchen
10/08/2019 Duración: 43minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN aims to unleash a puddle of tears; DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD is a gas – for kids; THE KITCHEN is no place for three talented women; BRIAN BANKS puts a flawed criminal justice system in the hot seat; and TEL AVIV ON FIRE brings a spark of humor and farce to the Israeli-Palestinian divide.
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Pass the popcorn! We’re taking a ride with Hobbs & Shaw
03/08/2019 Duración: 37minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: a spin-off embraces its cheesiness and delivers a fun ride, FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW; plus, two intriguing documentaries about icons in their respective fields – MIKE WALLACE IS HERE and DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME.
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Once Upon a Time ... on the Cinema Clash
27/07/2019 Duración: 36minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: Quentin Tarantino delivers a star-studded, meandering fairy tale that’s playful and grim in ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD; the documentary THE GREAT HACK explores how Cambridge Analytica mined and manipulated the personal data of millions of people around the world; Awkwafina balances comedy and drama in a bittersweet film about life and death, THE FAREWELL; and Charlie continues his 1980's retrospective with the cult classic, THE GOONIES.
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Behold the Cinematic Circle of Life
13/07/2019 Duración: 41minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE LION KING seeks to reclaim Pride Rock with new animation and a familiar story; the action comedy STUBER could use a serious Lyft; the documentary BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE struggles to make waves; and MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE dives into the connection between a legendary folk singer and his Norwegian muse.
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What’s up AFIDOCS?
06/07/2019 Duración: 36minOn this special edition of the Cinema Clash: insights and highlights from AFIDOCS 2019, including the new theatrical release MAIDEN, a documentary about an all-female crew that stunned the yacht racing world in 1989.
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All you need is love and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man
29/06/2019 Duración: 35minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: a look at what’s swinging into theaters in time for the long July 4th weekend, including Marvel’s post-Endgame superhero adventure SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME and the Beatle-maniacal romantic dramedy YESTERDAY.
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MIB, zombies and a diversity hire, all with something to prove
15/06/2019 Duración: 40minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: the MIB sci-fi action adventure franchise attempts a fresh start with MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL; Mindy Kaling writes and co-stars in the workplace comedy drama LATE NIGHT; a great cast and dark wit bring some life to THE DEAD DON’T DIE zom-com; music, peace, love and logistics propel the documentary WOODSTOCK: THREE DAYS THAT DEFINED A GENERATION; and some early thoughts on TOY STORY 4.
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Washing down Dark Phoenix with a cosmic IPA
08/06/2019 Duración: 38minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: the X-Men franchise limps across the finish line with DARK PHOENIX; the documentaries PAVAROTTI and ECHO IN THE CANYON soar highest when the (opera and folk) music plays; and a philosophical courier gets caught in a robbery gone bad in the social satire meets crime drama French-language film, THE FALL OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE.
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The Highs and Lows of Rocketman
01/06/2019 Duración: 36minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: Taron Egerton soars as Elton John in the ‘middle of the (yellow brick) road’ musical fantasy biopic ROCKETMAN; Octavia Spencer commands the screen – and the scream- in the conventional teen horror flick MA; and a Keanu Reeves cameo single-handedly saves the formulaic Netflix RomCom ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE.
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Rolling out the magic carpet for Aladdin and Booksmart
25/05/2019 Duración: 43minOn this edition of The Cinema Clash: a major battle over the live-action remake of ALADDIN; a unanimous decision on the high school comedy BOOKSMART; a non-decision on the arty French film NON-FICTION; a partial victory on the Werner Herzog documentary MEETING GORBACHEV; and an amicable draw on the first feature-length documentary about Moe Berg, THE SPY BEHIND HOME PLATE.
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For Killer Action, Nothing Holds a Candle to Wick
17/05/2019 Duración: 32minOn this edition of the Cinema Clash: The wildly entertaining and violent John Wick saga continues with an action-packed CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM; Bailey the dog’s ‘purpose’ gets explored again (and again and again) in the sappy sequel A DOG’S JOURNEY; Fate, destiny and immigration all intervene in the YA RomDram THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR; and William Shakespeare discovers it sucks to go home again in the British drama ALL IS TRUE. Plus, a quick preview of next month’s AFIDOCS Festival.