202: Free Guy + The Matrix Resurrections

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01/07/22 • 86 min

Happy New Year Film Buds,

We're starting off 2022 by looking back on the movies we didn't review in 2021. Some of them were only in theaters, some we just didn't have time to watch, but regardless of the reasons why, they're the highlight of the show this month.

Beginning the month we're plugging into digital worlds as presented in the 20th Century action-comedy, Free Guy, and the legacy sequel of a groundbreaking franchise, The Matrix Resurrections. Joining us to discuss these films is friend of the show Nick Delgadillo.

On top of reviewing these films we'll also be sharing our best movies of 2021, what we're watching, and much more.

We hope your New Year is off to a good start, and that you enjoy the show.

Thanks y'all,

The Buds

PS If you haven't already, check out last week's episode. Also check out Nick at all his sites; ndelgadillo.com, knotfest.com, and discussingfilm.com, and follow him @nickdelgadillo on IG and @NickyD715 on Twitter.

Episode Guide

Intro - 00:00

Free Guy Clip - 06:45

Free Guy Review - 07:15

The Matrix Resurrections Clip - 35:50

The Matrix Resurrections Review - 36:22

Favorites of 2021, What We’re Watching, Media News, and Outro - 01:06:00

Total Runtime - 01:26:33

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Happy New Year Film Buds,

On top of reviewing these films we'll also be sharing our best movies of 2021, what we're watching, and much more.

We hope your New Year is off to a good start, and that you enjoy the show.

Thanks y'all,

The Buds

Episode Guide

Intro - 00:00

Free Guy Clip - 06:45

Free Guy Review - 07:15

The Matrix Resurrections Clip - 35:50

The Matrix Resurrections Review - 36:22

Favorites of 2021, What We’re Watching, Media News, and Outro - 01:06:00

Total Runtime - 01:26:33

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Previous Episode

201: Gremlins + Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Happy New Year's Eve film buds,

This episode is our last of 2021 and the final installment of our Holiday Movie Season. Joining us again is our creator, Henry, who was gracious enough to give us another hour of his shore-leave for the episode.

This week, we're reviewing and discussing the classic Christmas-Creature-Feature, Gremlins and it's camp, B-movie sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They're modern marvels of puppetry and make for a fun final discussion of the year. On top of that, we discuss Christmas movies watched every year, No Way Home, and give listeners a final message for the New Year.

We hope y'all have enjoyed not just the month, but all of the content we've brought you in 2021. We'll catch y'all in 2022.

Thanks y'all,

The Buds

PS Be sure to check out last week's episode

Episode Guide

Intro - 00:00

Lauren’s Christmas History Lesson - 04:13

Gremlins Clip - 18:49

Gremlins Review - 19:10

Gremlins 2: The New Batch Clip - 40:58

Gremlins 2: The New Batch Review - 41:36

Essential Christmas Movies, What We’re Watching, a New Year’s Message, and Outro - 57:37

Total Runtime - 01:21:59

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Next Episode

203: The Last Duel + Benedetta

Hey film buds,

We're continuing this week to review as many of the movies of 2021 that we missed last year. Of which, there are many. For this episode we're looking at how two very different, but very distinct, directors handle history.

Our first film this week is Ridley Scott's The Last Duel, written by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Nicole Holofcener. The movie is a gritty tale about male ego, pride, ownership, perception, and the consequences of action. Ridley is a meticulous director, and this film is no exception.

Second, we're looking at Paul Verhoeven's Benedetta. Verhoeven is known for his dramatic, intense, and sometimes unsubtle satirist most known for his modern and sci-fi features. With Benedetta, he takes the story of a real life nun and uses it for inspiration for a slightly different take on history. Joining us for the conversation is friend of the show, Madelaine, who was incredibly insightful and a joy to have back on.

Be sure to also check out our episodes on Showgirls and Tampopo. And if you haven't already, check out last week's episode.

You can find Madelaine @MadelaineD_ on Twitter and @madelained_ on Instagram. Also, check out Taking an Accurate Sexual History here.

Thanks y'all,

The Buds

Episode Guide

Intro - 00:00

The Last Duel Clip - 10:06

The Last Duel Review - 10:43

Benedetta Clip - 38:46

Benedetta Review - 39:21

SAG Nominations, Golden Globe Winners, BAFTA Long List Nominations, What We’re Watching, and Outro - 01:16:57

Total Runtime - 01:40:42