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Our Score - 8.57/10 (A-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 98%     IMDB - 8.8/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge If you have been listening to us for a while, you know we aren't the biggest fans of musicals. Hamilton, however, is not like other musicals. Will its fresh style and energy be enough to win us over. Press play to find out!

Our Score - 6.34/10 (C)     Rotten Tomatoes - 71%     IMDB - 6.5/10   Chosen By: Matt McNeal   The Crazies is one of the better horror movies of 2010, and one of the rare horror remake that manages to be pretty good, but how does it stack up to George Romero's original. Press play to find out!

Our Score - 6.67/10 (C+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 87%     IMDB - 7.2/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas There's no denying that director Yorgos Lanthimos's style is an acquired taste. Even 'The Lobster', probably his best and most accessible movie, will only appeal to a specific audience. That being said, even those that don't enjoy his style would be hard-pressed to find issues with the filmmaking in this one. 

Our Score - 7.25/10 (B-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 35%     IMDB - 6.6/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Streamer or Steamer Month continues with a discussion of Hostage, an action/crime/drama from 2005 starring Bruce Willis. This is currently available on Netflix, and Shane believes it is absolutely worth streaming due to an incredible acting performance from Bruce Willis. Do you agree?

Our Score - 8.57/10 (A-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 91%     IMDB - 7.1/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau The Invisible Man is carried by a powerhouse performance from Elisabeth Moss, and is fueled by nearly flawless directing from Leigh Whannell (Upgrade), leading many of us to consider this one of the best movies of 2020 so far. Do you agree?

Our Score - 3.38/10 (F)     Rotten Tomatoes - 35%     IMDB - 5.7/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge Unfortunately, our "Streamer or Steamer" month kicks off with a steaming pile of blah. The Wrong Missy is a mostly unfunny, cliche movie that feels like something we've all seen a million times before. Even the usually likable David Spade can't help this one. Let us know your thoughts!

Our Score - 5.32/10 (D+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 83%     IMDB - 7.1/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Aaron agreed with most critics that Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) is a nuanced spy thriller that is brought to life perfectly by its incredible cast and great directing from Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In). The rest of us, however, felt like this was a dull, convoluted, forgettable mess of a movie that has no business being labeled a thriller. What are your thoughts? 

Our Score - 8.27/10 (B+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 96%     IMDB - 8.5/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas We're traveling back to 1985 to watch one of the quintessential summer blockbusters of the 80's, Back to the Future. This movie filled with iconic images, characters, and music (not to mention that sweet DeLorean!) was the most popular movie of 1985 but, now that we're in the future, how does it hold up today? Press play to find out!

Our Score - 5.91/10 (C-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 75%     IMDB - 6.5/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal We're back. . . kind of. Our audio quality isn't up to our usual standard, but we hope you still enjoy our discussion of the 2014 martial arts thriller, Kung Fu Killer, starring Donnie Yen. Yen is always a blast to watch, but does that mean the movie is enjoyable? Press play to find out!

We've been gone for a while since we are unable to meet up due to Covid-19, but we are back. We got together via Zoom to catch up on what we've been watching these last few weeks. Like everybody else, we hope to back to business as usual soon but, in the meantime, enjoy this impromptu Zoom episode!

Our Score - 6/10 (C)     Rotten Tomatoes - 83%     IMDB - 6.2/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Shane thinks Crawl is a fantastic, intense creature feature and one of the best movies of 2019, but he has a hard time convincing Matt and Mike. Listen in and let us know where you stand on this one!

Our Score - 8.17/10 (B+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 92%     IMDB - 7.4/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau Shane Black isn't without his disappointments (see The Predator), but when he is at the top of his game, few people can match his combination of wit and storytelling. The Nice Guys is him in peak form, and great performances from Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe are icing on the cake.  

Our Score - 6.5/10 (C+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 65%     IMDB - 7/10 Listener Request From: Wackie Dan The Foreigner unfortunately doesn't live up to its incredible potential. Director Martin Campbell (Goldeneye, Casino Royale) and stars Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan are all fantastic, but the story fails to find its footing leaving the movie feeling uninspired and lifeless. For our full thoughts, press play!

Our Score - 8.32/10 (B+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 79%     IMDB - 7.4/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Open Range has fantastic acting and chemistry from its stars, Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall, as well as classic western themes and storylines that make this easily one of the best modern westerns and one of our favorite ever made. Press play to hear our full thoughts!

Our Score - 6.25/10 (C)     Rotten Tomatoes - 86%     IMDB - 7.3/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal John Carpenter brings his typical efficient storytelling style to this cult classic action/science fiction movie that blends a smart premise with shallow dialogue and loads of violence. Fans of Carpenter, Roddy Piper, and old school action movies will find plenty to like. Others might come out disappointed at the lost potential of the incredible themes that are left unexplored. Press play to hear our full thoughts!

Our Score - 9.25/10 (A)     Rotten Tomatoes - 80%     IMDB - 8/10 Chosen By: Brent Fruge Jojo Rabbit is a nearly perfect movie, and yet another unique and original movie from writer/director Taika Waititi. Waititi is able to blend serious drama with humor almost seamlessly to make this one of the most enjoyable movies from 2019. Press play for our full thoughts! 

Our Score - 5.25/10 (D+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 93%     IMDB - 7.7/10 Chosen By: Michael Lucas Being John Malkovich is a unique, abstract, interesting, and very weird movie that probably isn't for everyone. Michael, Steve, and Brent had a great discussion about it that you don't want to miss, so click play to hear that now!

Our Score - 8.34/10 (B+)     Rotten Tomatoes - 77%     IMDB - 7.4/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Doctor Sleep is a wonderful adaptation that respects both the source material and the movie it follows, blending those two works into an interesting and well made movie. In our opinion, this ranks near the top of the best Stephen King adaptations.

Our Score - 2.34/10 (F)     Rotten Tomatoes - 79%     IMDB - 7.1/10 Listener Request From: Amber Though the story could be interesting and the movie is well made from a technical standpoint, the chosen style and line delivery makes The Killing of a Sacred Deer feel sterile, making it impossible to connect to and unbearable to watch. For our full discussion, press play!

Our Score - 7/10 (B-)     Rotten Tomatoes - 94%     IMDB - 7.4/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau Though very interesting, Shia LaBeouf's therapeutic telling of his childhood is a tough watch that has too few positive moments to be completely enjoyable. For our full thoughts, press play!