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Andrew and special guest, producer and cinematographer Jon Bewley, cover the hit indie drama, Lost In Translation, from 2003. Written and directed by Sofia Coppola (The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette, Priscilla), this carefully told Oscar-winning experience is so true to life and craftily made, you can't help but feel every ounce of what the two lead characters are going through in their lives.

Andrew and Jon take on such topics as common criticism of more simplistic films, the "perfect" title, Coppola's craftsmanship of the characters and moments, takes on the controversial final sequence, what the movie retrospectively means in the post social media age, and much more.

LET’S FLY TO TOKYO!!!

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Andrew and special guest, Nicholas Stonehouse, deconstruct the mystifying and creeptastic South Korean horror/thriller, The Wailing, from 2016. Written and directed by Na Hong Jin (The Chaser), this spooky spectacle of eclectic vibes, colors, and meanings will give you something different to wail about every time you watch it!

Andrew and Stonehouse dive into such topics as the nature of ”confusing” cinema, what makes The Wailing truly unique, the different interpretations of a most complicated villain, what scared Andrew and Stonehouse and why, and much more!

LET’S TAKE THE BACK ROADS!!!

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Andrew and special guest, writer and director Jesse Mendelsohn, take a whack at the intriguing sports drama, Moneyball, from 2011. Directed by Bennett Miller and written by powerhouses Steven Zailian and Aaron Sorkin, this entertaining and extremely well-acted true story portrait of a man who changed everything in professional baseball is a masterclass example of a film that is much more meaningful than it appears to be!

Andrew and Jesse discuss such topics as the one-of-a-kind presence and artistry of Brad Pitt in this film, how the story transcends merely the topic of baseball, the emotional and meaningful story of lead character Billy Beane, how the film accomplishes powerful commentary with subtlety, and so much more.

IT'S TIME TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE!!

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Andrew and special guest, writer and director Adam Seccafico, dive deep into the ultra-controversial, gritty indie classic, Bad Lieutenant, from 1992. Written and directed by Abel Ferrara, this raw and uncompromising character study of a corrupt New York City law enforcer descending into madness might just leave you wanting to hug a teddy bear by the end!

Andrew and Adam cover such topics as which scenes disturbed them the most and why, the questionable spirituality of the protagonist, whether or not the notorious scenes are even necessary, thoughts on the striking arc of the protagonist, the ultimate thesis of this difficult film, and much more.

LET'S GET NAUGHTY IN NEW YORK!!

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Andrew and special guest, producer and cinematographer Jon Bewley, take on the spellbinding, one-of-a-kind masterful Netflix fantasy drama film, Okja, from 2017. Written and directed by Bong Joon Ho (Parasite), this incredibly creative, suspenseful, and moving experience might leave you consuming less meat and more wisdom!

Andrew and Jon discuss such topics as the virtuostic direction of Bong Joon Ho, politics and ethics as delineated in the film, the astounding depth and nuance of the characters, the tragedy of the moral corruption of humanity, the love story that governs the movie, and much more.

LET’S SUPER-PIG OUT!!!

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Andrew and special guest, writer and director Jesse Mendelsohn, take on the iconic 2001 indie dramedy, Ghost World. Co-written and directed by Terry Zwigoff, this one-of-a-kind graphic novel adaptation will make you laugh hysterically and cringe painfully in equal measure. Boasting a cast of characters that are so true to life, this classic may leave you remembering your own teenage years in a whole new way!

Andrew and Jesse touch on such topics as the multiple meanings of the fascinating title, making sense of the unique lead character, breaking down the unflinching and uncomfortable aspects of the film, "higher art" as examined by the story, and so much more.

IT'S ABOUT TIME TO BOARD THE BUS!!

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Andrew and special guest, writer and director Adam Seccafico, take on the 2023 hit indie film, Saltburn. Written and directed by Emerald Fennell, this clever and darkly funny fable will take you on a wild and questionable ride with a cast of characters that will leave you begging for the innocence of the Brady Bunch!

Andrew and Adam tackle such topics as the mesmerizing and elusive nature of the protagonist character, the meaning of the infamous "Saltburn" estate, thoughts on aristocracy, the transgressive moments in the film, and much more as they pose each other some fascinating questions on the logic of the movie.

WELCOME TO SHANGRI-LA!!

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Andrew ponders whether awards shows are worthy of the art they celebrate in general, and gives his quick reaction to the Academy Awards show from this past Sunday, March 10, 2024.

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