Ep. 379 – Fargo (1996)

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Episode 379: The Crew’s displaying true self control by not doing a Mid-Western accent the entire podcast while reviewing the Coen Brothers’ Fargo. This grim-fun crime film purports to be a true story, which it isn’t, but nothing here is out of the realm of believability. The Crew discusses one of the Coen’s best films.

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Ep. 378 – Blood Simple (1984)

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Episode 378: The Crew’s wondering how much Russians make an hour in 2024 while watching the Coen Brother’s Blood Simple. The Brother’s first film includes most of their famous hallmarks, especially moments they would go on to use in Fargo and No Country for Old Men. It’s a fun, easy watch with a strong ending. The Crew discusses.

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Ep. 377 – Wonka (2023)

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Episode 377: The Crew’s floating to the sky with joy while watching Paul King’s Wonka. A prequel to Willy Wonka no one asked for, but nevertheless, we got it. And this family friendly musical does deliver the joy and heartfelt moments. The music, production design, and cinematography are top-notch. The Crew discusses.

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Ep. 376 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

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Episode 376: The Crew’s wondering what the Candyman can’t do while watching Mel Stuart’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This family friendly musical was barely a success at the box office, but thanks to tv airings and VHS, Wonka finally found his audience. But does this beloved classic hold up… the Crew discusses.

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Ep. 375 – Edward Scissorhands (1990)

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Episode 375: The Crew’s wondering why a celery-cutting machine is in a cookie factory while watching Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands. Burton got to make this personal story/fairy tale after the enormous success of Batman. And this is the first of many collaborations between Burton and Johnny Depp. Danny Elfman’s score is wonderful and Bo Welch’s production design brilliantly switches between dark gothic and colorfully boring suburbs. The Crew discusses…

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Ep. 374 – Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)

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Episode 374: The Crew’s digging into frog guts for a magical key while watching Guillermo del Toro’s, Pan’s Labyrinth. This Mexican production was an international hit and won 3 Oscars. Guillermo’s in full control and all of his previous work coalesces into this dark fairy tale. The film really is a masterpiece of the fantasy genre. The Crew discusses…

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Ep. 373 – Return to Oz (1985)

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Episode 373: The Crew’s not joining the Wheelers any time soon after watching Walter Murch’s Return to Oz. Famed editor Walter Murch directs this unofficial sequel to The Wizard of Oz. After bombing at the box-office this film did gain a cult following, and a reputation of scaring little kids. The Crew discusses…

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Ep. 372 – Ever After (1998)

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Episode 372: The Crew’s realizing that Anjelica Huston doesn’t get paid enough for her signature eyebrow lift while watching Andy Tennant’s Ever After. This Cinderella adaptation is more modern than most, and even features some historical figures. The cast is amazing, and the production design and cinematography have a wonderful old school Hollywood feel. But some of the writing toward the end feels a little rushed and out of character. The Crew discusses…

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Ep. 371 – The Exorcist: Believer (2023)

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Episode 371: The Crew’s looking for Renny Harlin’s number after watching David Gordan Green’s The Exorcist: Believer. Universal Studios bought the Exorcist rights for $400 million so director Green could make a legacy sequel trilogy. But the installment is super tame, and some of the Crew would say boring… they discuss.

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Ep. 370 – Exorcist: The Beginning and Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist

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Episode 370: The Crew’s watching the same prequels told two different ways. The first shot Exorcist prequel, Paul Schrader’s Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist, was shelved and Morgan Creek Entertainment hired a new director, Renny Harlin. Harlin’s film was completed in 10 months and released to theaters as Exorcist: The Beginning. The Crew discusses both versions.

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