Episodes
Episodes



Monday Jun 23, 2025
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025)
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
A spoiler filled conversation on the 8th entry in the Mission Impossible franchise starring Tom Cruise. The guys discuss the benefits of seeing the film in IMAX, pacing and exposition issues, as well as the film's two massive action sequences. Ben discusses the impact Covid had on production while Alec delves into the film's villain as well as franchise callback moments. The guys wrap things up talking the future of the franchise and potential reboot ideas.
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Monday Jun 16, 2025
Unbreakable (2000) revisited
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
The guys revisit the M. Night Shyamalan thriller starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright and Spencer Treat Clark. Ben explains how the film's main theme is more timely than ever. Alec compares the film's twist with other Shyamalan films. Alec and Ben converse on the complex nature of the film's villain. The conversation wraps up on the career trajectory of M. Night.
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Monday Jun 09, 2025
Andor - Season 2 (2025)
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
An expanded and spoiler filled episode as Alec and Ben unpack their most anticipated show of 2025 with the second and final season of Andor. Alec discusses how a Star Wars outsider in Tony Gilroy breathed new life into the franchise. Ben compares and contrasts the shows first and second seasons. The guys converse on the challenge of viewer expectations, how the final season impacts Rogue One/A New Hope, and it's legacy within the SW universe.
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Monday Jun 02, 2025
Guest Richard Bazley: From Disney Animator to Film Director
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Hollywood veteran Richard Bazley recounts his path from growing up in rural England to Disney animator, CGI artist, storyboard artist and ultimately a transition to Emmy-nominated director. Richard's animation credits include Who Framed Roger Rabbit, All Dogs Go to Heaven, Hercules and The Iron Giant. Richard gives insight into the demise of 2D animation and his journey of persistence and adaptation in an industry where the only constant is change. Richard discusses his recent short films Confines (2023) and Censure (2022) which have garnered nearly 70 international film festival awards as well as his future projects.
Richard Bazley's Official Site: https://bazleyfilms.wordpress.com/
Stream Confines (2023) https://fawesome.tv/movies/10676623/confines
Stream Censure (2022) https://fawesome.tv/movies/10676624/censure
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Monday May 26, 2025
Warfare (2025)
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
SPOILER WARNING. Alec and Ben break down the war film directed by Alex Garland and former US Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza based on Mendoza's combat experience in Ramadi, Iraq in 2006.
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Monday May 19, 2025
The Game (1997) revisited
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
A look back at the 1997 David Fincher thriller starring Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger and Sean Penn. The guys explore The Game's aesthetic, character development, and thematic elements. They discuss Michael Douglas's performance, the film's cinematography, and the impact of its minimal score. The conversation also touches on the film's pacing, viewer engagement, and its legacy within Fincher's body of work, highlighting the director's unique style and the film's psychological depth.
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Monday May 12, 2025
A Real Pain (2024)
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
A spoiler-light discussion on the Jesse Eisenberg written and directed dramedy starring Kieran Culkin (Best Supporting Actor Winner) and Jesse Eisenberg.
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Monday May 05, 2025
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) revisited
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Join Cinema: A to B for a celebration of the golden age of Hollywood with a humor filled look back at Quentin Tarantino's 9th film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. Alec discusses the performances and chemistry of DiCaprio and Pitt. Ben converses on the film's historical context and how that conflict affects the viewer. The guys address that controversial Bruce Lee scene as well as the film's notable cast full of Hollywood up and comers. The conversation rounds out with a discussion of what would have been Tarantino's 10th and final film.
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