Magnolia (1999) – 25th Anniversary Rerelease

In honor of the 25th anniversary of Paul Thomas Anderson’ Magnolia (1999), Bald Move is rereleasing their coverage. Special thanks to Lauren, Anne, and Rick who chipped in to commission this podcast on Magnolia for Alex Myers as a Christmas (!!!) present.  Jim and I had never seen Magnolia, the Paul Thomas Anderson classic before now, and wow is it a doozy.  Starring greats such as William H. Macy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, to name just a few, it involves a day in the life of a dozen or so characters on a collision course with fate and coincidence, and what they’ll learn about themselves and each other along the way.  Fueled by raw emotion and melodrama, we were intrigued by the complex tale being woven before our eyes.  If you haven’t seen it, check it out before we spoil it for you on this podcast, because it’s an amazing film.

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The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941)

Start off the Christmas movie coverage with a happy humbug! This fast-talking comedy delivers the perfect balance of acerbic dialogue and humor. Sheridan Whiteside, played by Monty Woolley, brings down hell on his hosts during Christmas. His aggrieved secretary Maggie Cutler, played by Bette Davis, is having her own fun in the Ohio winter. Check out this classic comedy with Jim and A.Ron!

Gladiator II (2024)

Gladiators Jimmicus and A.Rixus step into the Colosseum to duel (chat) about the best arena fight this year. Gladiator II is the surprise sequel from auteur Ridley Scott that features the same level of powerful performances and exciting combat as the original. Now, you may have some pressing questions if you’ve seen Gladiator (2000). Like, how could the plot logically happen? Well, Ridley Scott has the answers for you…and he’ll make sure you understand.

Red One (2024)

Over the last two years, you’ve seen bada** David Harbour Santa. You’ve seen a miserable Joel Kinnamen barely get through his own movie. Now get ready for Jake Kasdan’s take on Santa! J.K. Simmons plays a ripped, PG-13 version of the jolly old elf. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans have to find ole Kriss Kringle after he’s abducted. Is it an overly-CGIed movie with no heart? Who is this movie for? Find out with Jim and A.Ron on this episode of First Runs Bald Movies!

Whiplash (2014)

Chasing greatness requires sacrifice, but does it require torturous conditions? Damien Chazelle wrote and directed a film that’s so hard to watch sometimes, but you can’t look away. J.K. Simmons plays the demented instructor of protege drummer Andrew, played by Miles Teller. What is the movie trying to say? Is it a maddening endorsement of maniacal leadership? Or is it a warning?

Saturday Night (2024)

Coming to you from Ohio! Saturday Night (2024) captures the excitement and the tension of the first live Saturday Night Live broadcast. The cast of this movie will have you laughing as much as the cans of SNL does. Find out what Jim and A.Ron thought of this account of both real and apocryphal stories behind the longest running sketch comedy show of all time.