Bald Move Prestige is where the best of the best come to shine. In the Prestige podcast, we talk about serious dramas, excellence in filmmaking, and everything in between; on television or on the big screen. Prestige doesn’t cover sci-fi, but if that is your thing, you might be looking for Bald Move Pulp.
Batman, Wolverine, and Black Widow star in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Prestige. It has the hallmarks of a Nolan classic; a mind-bending plot, science fiction, and Michael Caine. Packed with detail, nuance, and hints, it’ll have you guessing until the very end. Join Jim and A.Ron as they comb over the details and hints in this brain-teaser of a film.
What happens when you have an unrepentant killer as a protagonist? The Sword of Doom (1966) directed by Kihachi Okamoto won’t give you the answer to that question, but will give you plenty of time to consider it. This work of ultra-violent mayhem serves as inspiration for many western action flicks. Unpack this work of…
From director Jonathan Lynn comes the rare courtroom comedy. My Cousin Vinny stars Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Fred Gwynne, and…Ralph Macchio? The cast chemistry is exquisite, the writing is hilarious, and Marisa Tomei won an Oscar for her performance. The question isn’t “Will the Karate Kid be put to death?”, the question is “How will Joe Pesci get him out of this?”
Jim and A.Ron are covering one of Ridley Scott’s best films, and that’s saying something! Alien (1979) has great set design, special effects, and direction. Whether you are watching it for the first or fifteenth time, there are so many clever details in this movie that you’re sure to be entertained. What do sheep guts, snake parts, and a human skull have in common? Listen in to find out!
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is one of the most famous revenge stories ever told. This adaptation features Richard Harris, Jim Caviezel, and Guy Pearce. This movie came out in the era of hero-centered adventure movies full of action and good-looking actors. Go on this famous revenge tale with Jim and A.Ron and they walk through the multi-leveled machinations. Déconner et découvrir.
From writer/director Martin McDonagh comes Banshees of Inisherin (2022), a deeply sad and wildly hilarious movie about friendship on a remote island. This movie is sometimes referred to as the spiritual successor of In Bruges (2008) as it stars Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell. But is that an accurate statement? Tune in to hear Jim and A.Ron’s thoughts on this well-written and superbly acted film.
Twenty-some years after first watching it, Jim and A.Ron return to High Fidelity to see how their impressions of the movie have changed. After another one of his relationships fails, Rob Gordon needs to face the consequences of his actions. But is he at all aware of his actions? Dive into this discussion of life, love, and everything that comes with it.
This is the final course in The Bear Season 3. We may not know what the review for The Bear says, but we know what Jim and A.Ron think! The word of the show is “closure”, everyone wants it, but no one can find it. After riding the highs and lows, Jim and A.Ron have some projections for the next and final season.
The Fak of the matter is this show is serving one stellar episode after another. Jim and A.Ron are ready to gorge on the middle of season 3 of The Bear. Has Carmy learned to get out his own way? Can Ritchie figure out how to not f up? Will Sugar’s baby also have a sarcastic, food-related nickname? Sink your teeth into this podcast to find out.
Grab your knives, The Bear is back for Season 3 on Hulu. Jim and A.Ron are here to dig into the flavors, aromas, and unresolved trauma of past seasons. Carmy has lofty goals. Richie is feeling lost. Sugar’s baby is coming. And Syd is caught in the middle of all of it.
