From brothers Jonathan and Christopher Nolan comes the show-stopping sci-fi adventure Interstellar (2014). With so many takes on time travel and inter-dimensional travel out there, where does this one rank? Jim and A.Ron tackle the threads of this epic from the science to the fiction. Where does this rank for you in Nolan’s catalog?
A.Ron and Jim revisit this sophomoric take on vigilante justice. The director of this movie, Troy Duffy, is clearly a Tarantino fan. Did this male-power fantasy age well? Well…no. So why not? And can it be redeemed by Norman Reedus and Willem Dafoe?
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.
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…
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.
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.
Shogun 1980 pulls an interesting detail from the book, both Mariko and Blackthorne communicate in Latin. Though the 2024 adaptation was superior, one thing it will NEVER have is John Rhys-Davies pitching a fit! The differences in Mariko’s portrayal in 1980 by Yoko Shimada and the 2024 version by Anna Sawai are evident. Get the dish on the good and the goofy in Shogun 1980.
Fans of the 2024 series Shogun on Hulu/FX would be remiss to skip the original series from 1980. Fear not! Jim and A.Ron are here to cover it for your edification. This version of Shogun has all the charm of 1980s television, some differences in production quality, and an appearance from John Rhys-Davies. Does this show hold the same excitement? Let’s find out!
Shogun is over, but the excitement continues. Tune in to hear Jim and A.Ron’s plans for further coverage on the world of Shogun. Did you write in feedback? Listen in as Jim and A.Ron discuss your questions and comments on this season of excellent television.