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Alex, Grant and Max pay their respects to those who have recently passed away (3:38) and then turn their attention to reviewing the new film Licorice Pizza (11:58) before ranking each of Paul Thomas Anderson’s nine films (1:17:00)
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Max, Alex and Grant continue their travels in the southeast as they hit Florida movies this week with special guest Lyndon Suvanto from The Always Moving Podcast.

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What if the very essence of politeness could lead you into a nightmarish scenario? Join us for an insightful episode as we compare and contrast the new American thriller "Speak No Evil" with its original Danish source material. With special guest Erica Crouse, we dive into the nuances of film performances, marketing strategies, and the surprising box office performance. Despite a strong opening of $20 million worldwide, we explore whether the intense marketing campaign caused audience fatigue, especially given the overshadowing success of "Deadpool and Wolverine."
Our fresh "Cinema Showdown" format brings an exciting dimension to analyzing casting choices, narrative differences, and marketing approaches between the two films. We critique how the American version's marketing may have revealed too much, underestimating the audience's intelligence, and discuss the stark contrast in character portrayals, particularly Scoot McNairy's more pathetic and unlikable character in the remake. Erica Krauss provides her expert take on how the pacing and development of friendships differ, highlighting the deeper emotional connections in the original versus the rushed setup in the remake.
Finally, we scrutinize the cinematic setting, production design, and technical elements that differentiate the two versions. From the claustrophobic woods in the Danish film to the polished manor house in its American counterpart, we discuss how these settings enhance or detract from the horror atmosphere. We also delve into the thematic elements of human behavior and boundaries, examining how politeness and the fear of confrontation play critical roles in both films. Tune in for a compelling analysis that not only contrasts these two thrillers but also reflects on broader themes of human interaction and psychological tension.

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A day after a ton of trailers dropped during the big game Alex, Grant and Max dive into what they are looking forward to this summer and then recommended some "Dumpuary" movies they've seen in the past month.
Hosts: Alex MacAulay, Grant Colombini and Max Fosberg
Produced by: Max Fosberg

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After living at The Grand Cinema for a week Alex & Max talk about some of their favorite films from The Tacoma Film Festival (1:47) and then all three of the guys review the final installment in the Daniel Craig James Bond series, No Time To Die (15:28).

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