Cinema Clash

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Ryan Reynolds lends his voice to an iconic video-game character in the live-action adventure POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU; a veteran ensemble of Hollywood golden girls ‘bring it on’ in the bittersweet comedy POMS; the letters and poems of Emily Dickinson reveal a bevy of surprises in the quirky biographical dramedy WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY; and strictly for the arthouse crowd, the gritty tale of a mesmerizing DOGMAN.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron pair up in the political romantic comedy LONG SHOT; animated dolls embrace their differences and defects in the well-meaning kids movie UGLYDOLLS; the true story of legendary Soviet ballet dancer and defector Rudolph Nureyev leaps onto the big screen in THE WHITE CROW; the Netflix documentary KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE traces the grassroots path of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and three other women who took on the political establishment in the recent midterm elections; and LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT mixes film noir with an epic cinematic feat.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: spoiler-free thoughts on the juggernaut that is AVENGERS: ENDGAME; the presence of a Dame can’t save the British spy drama RED JOAN; and Elle Fanning sings it out of the park in the feel-good indie TEEN SPIRIT.

Tune in to the latest edition of the Cinema Clash: Take 5. Give us five minutes, and we’ll give you our take on the somewhat lighthearted DC Comics superhero movie SHAZAM!

On this inaugural edition of the short-format CINEMA CLASH: TAKE FIVE, Charlie and Hannah review the new live-action remake of the Disney classic DUMBO.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Jordan Peele unleashes the horror and the humor in US, his provocative follow-up to ‘Get Out’; THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT turns a story about high-speed information transfer into a financial thriller; THE AFTERMATH takes a potentially intriguing post-WWII drama and turns it into a superficial, sudsy love story; and the foreign film THE INVISIBLES blends biography, drama and history to tell the story of four Jews who survived Nazi Germany by hiding in plain sight.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the less-than-wonderful but certainly okay animated adventure, WONDER PARK; teens on the verge of adulthood endure love in the time of cystic fibrosis in the romantic drama FIVE FEET APART; a Chilean romdramedy adds a surname and Julianne Moore to create an Americanized version, GLORIA BELL; Idris Elba makes his directorial debut with a mediocre film about Jamaican gangs, music, drugs and salvation in YARDIE; and a biographical drama about the late controversial photographer Robert MAPPLETHORPE. Plus, a smidge of #AgreeOrDisagree about – stuff.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The MCU goes full-throttle on the girl power with the introduction of CAPTAIN MARVEL; the past and present collide in the intriguing German drama TRANSIT; and a mild-mannered choir director leads a double-life as a bold environmental activist in the quirky Icelandic eco-dramedy WOMAN AT WAR. Plus, #AgreeOrDisagree tackles Bond casting, a Rotten Tomatoes controversy, and other hot topics dominating the Twitterverse.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the animated RUBEN BRANDT, COLLECTOR is perfect for art lovers who also happen to like fantasy, film noir and heist movies; the narco thriller BIRDS OF PASSAGE dives into the origins of the Colombian drug trade; the IMAX documentary APOLLO 11 proves worthy of a second shout-out; and a big-time clash over what worked and what didn’t at the host-less OSCARS.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: closing the book on the adventures of Hiccup and Toothless in HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD; Plus, our final best guesses on what could win, should win, or will win at the OSCARS. Listen now, so you can hold us accountable next week!

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the sci-fi fantasy adventure movie ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL; the romantic comedy satire ISN’T IT ROMANTIC; the black comedy slasher film sequel HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U; the truly epic Oscar-nominated foreign language film NEVER LOOK AWAY; and a little gem of a tragicomedy, TO DUST. Plus, an early shout-out to the APOLLO 11 documentary and a quick round of #AgreeOrDisagree. Tune in!

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART isn’t totally awesome but still entertains; WHAT MEN WANT attempts to reboot a 2000 romantic comedy, with a gender swap; Liam Neeson’s revenge thriller COLD PURSUIT evokes a chilling sense of deja vu; and the Oscar-nominated SHORTS deliver gut punches galore. Plus #AgreeOrDisagree tackles movie-theater etiquette.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: A young woman takes on a Mexican drug cartel to save her friend in MISS BALA; horror, satire and art converge in the Netflix film VELVET BUZZSAW; a somewhat unlikeable foursome struggle to find meaning in the offbeat romantic dramedy UNTOGETHER; Hannah finally weighs in on THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS; and, a new round of awards-season #AgreeOrDisagree. Tune in!

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: magic meets the modern world in the new telling of an old legend about the mythical sword in the stone, THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING; an A-list cast can’t save the stylized thriller about a fishing boat captain with a moral dilemma, SERENITY; the documentary WHO WILL WRITE OUR HISTORY honors the work of a clandestine group of Polish Jews determined to fight the Nazis with the only weapons they had - pen and paper; Netflix takes a behind-the-scenes look at a luxury music festival gone bust in the documentary FYRE: THE GREATEST PARTY THAT NEVER HAPPENED; and TNT brings film noir to the small screen with I AM THE NIGHT, a six-episode suspense drama starring Chris Pine. Plus, the latest round of #AgreeOrDisagree. Tune in!

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: shards of agreement and disagreement over GLASS, the conclusion to an M.Night Shyamalan trilogy 20 years in the making; general consensus on the biographical drama about legendary slapstick comedy duo STAN & OLLIE (aka Laurel & Hardy); a heated exchange over Poland’s Oscar hopeful, COLD WAR; and round two of our new segment “Agree or Disagree”. Tweet us @TheCinemaClash using the hashtag #AgreeOrDisagree to join the fun!

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Hits and misses from the Golden Globes; THE UPSIDE (and downside) to an American remake of a superb French indie; Nicole Kidman disappears into the role of a tormented detective in the bleak drama DESTROYER; Non-actors add authenticity and heartbreak to Lebanon’s submission for Best Foreign Film, CAPERNAUM; and we try out a new segment called “Agree or Disagree”. Tweet us @TheCinemaClash using the hashtag #AgreeOrDisagree and we’ll give it our best shot!

On this special edition of the Cinema Clash, Hannah and Charlie reveal their respective picks for the Top 10 films of 2018. Spoiler alert! There’s ONE movie that landed in the same spot for both, and another that came close. Beyond that, two very different takes on what films proved worthy of year-end accolades. What made the final cut? Tune in!

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a disappointing political biopic with Christian Bale as a prosthetically-perfect Dick Cheney, VICE; an affecting adaptation of the James Baldwin novel, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK; a dramatized salute to real-life superhero ‘RBG’, ON THE BASIS OF SEX; and a fresh spin on a classic Marvel superhero, SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. Plus, an interactive challenge to our listeners with access to the Netflix special, BLACK MIRROR: BANDERSNATCH.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a superhero origin story that’s bloated but not a total washout, AQUAMAN; a movie musical that doubles as both a sequel and a remake, MARY POPPINS RETURNS; and a ‘Transformers’ origin movie that’s packed with action and heart, BUMBLEBEE. Plus, a fine but forgettable Jennifer Lopez chick flick dramedy, SECOND ACT; a serviceable apocalyptic thriller with a killer cast, BIRD BOX (streaming on Netflix); and an offbeat Korean war drama filled with music, farce, bloodshed and dance, SWING KIDS. Tune in!

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: an eclectic mix of films, including an experimental and provocative musical drama VOX LUX; the family addiction drama BEN IS BACK, starring Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges; the new – but not really new ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL; a quietly affecting Japanese film with awards potential, SHOPLIFTERS; and a surprisingly informative and entertaining documentary about industrial musicals, BATHTUBS OVER BROADWAY. Tune in!