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Cinematic surprises

In preparation for this week's Secret Cinema at the Maple Theater, Chris and Perry talk about their favorite movie surprises. Also, discussion about The Fly and The Brave Little Toaster. 
 
Reminder for our Detroit-area listeners: Chris and Perry will co-host Secret Cinema at the Maple Theater THIS THURSDAY, JULY 21, at 7:30 p.m. Show up for a surprise movie and a Q/A afterward! 
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Unpacking Altman - Nashville (1975)

Chris and Perry are back together, and they're talking the music, the performances and the politics of Robert Altman's iconic Nashville. Which performance out of the 25 major ones is their favorite? How have the films politics and depiction of American culture aged in the nearly 50 years since its release? Is this Altman's best movie? 
Also, talk about Top Gun: Maverick, Crimes of the Future and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande! 
Reminder for our Detroit-area listeners: Chris and Perry will co-host Secret Cinema at the Maple Theater on Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. Show up for a surprise movie and a Q/A afterward! 
 
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Interview: Cody Benjamin, ”Movies from the Mountaintop”

Hey everyone! Chris sits down for an interview with Cody Benjamin, editor of Movies From the Mountaintop: 100+ Films that Express God, Explore Faith and Enlighten Church. Chris and Cody talk about Top Gun: Maverick, discuss Cody's long love of the movies, how film has impacted his faith and his process for pulling together 25 authors (including Chris) for his new book, which you can purchase at Amazon. 
Reminder for our Detroit-area listeners: Chris and Perry will co-host Secret Cinema at the Maple Theater on Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. Show up for a surprise movie and a Q/A afterward! 
Perry will be back later this month to continue the Robert Altman series with a discussion of Nashville! 
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”A Hard Day’s Night” and ”The Beatles: Get Back”

Chris and Perry are back! New jobs, illness and computer woes put the podcast on a brief hiatus, but it's back with a super-sized episode. First, the duo raves about "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Then, they discuss the great TV they've been watching. Finally, they talk at length about The Beatles in movies, starting with "A Hard Day's Night" and then moving on to Peter Jackson's "The Beatles: Get Back." Who's John? Who's Ringo? Listen and find out! 
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The Oscar autopsy

Chris and Perry talk about the 2022 Academy Awards, discussing the production, the hosts and the Slap Heard Around the World. They also eventually get around to discussing the winners. 
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Unpacking Altman -- ”The Long Goodbye”

Chris and Perry are back, and continue diving into the filmography of Robert Altman. This week, they look at his Phillip Marlowe flick, The Long Goodbye. Is Elliott Gould a great Marlow? What's with the movie's obsession with animals? How does Altman keep putting these new twists on beloved franchises? Also, Perry chats about a recent double feature of The Monkees' Head and Eminem's 8 Mile, and Chris catches up with Coda, Jackass Forever, Nightmare Alley and The French Connection. 
 
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Unpacking Altman -- McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)

Chris and Perry are back. They talk about what they've been watching, including "Squid Game" and "Mass." Chris discusses his no-trailer resolution, and they discuss the critical reaction to Adam McKay's "Don't Look Up." Then, they dive into the main topic, a look at Robert Altman's revisionist Western, "McCabe & Mrs. Miller." “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page“We’re Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

Year-end catchups, Part 2

Programming note: This episode was recorded in early December with the intention of releasing it pre-Christmas. Some scheduling snafus and technical conflicts mean it's just getting released now. But it doesn't change much other than a few references - CW. “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page“We’re Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

Year-end catchups, Part 1

It's a great time to be a movie fan! Chris and Perry talk about some new releases, including "Tick...tick...BOOM!", Disney's "Encanto, and Adam McKay's "Don't Look Up" -- and jack back in for a look at the original Matrix trilogy in this week's discussion! “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page“We’re Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

Unpacking Altman - M*A*S*H (1970)

After much hyping, Chris and Perry finally start their Robert Altman retrospective with a look at 1970s "M*A*S*H." After the popular novel but before the beloved sitcom, Altman made his feature debut with this look at the hijinks of three surgeons in the field during the Korean War. Chris and Perry talk about the humor that's poorly aged, the anger that's still palpable and the undeniable charisma of Donald Sutherland and Elliot Gould. “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page“We’re Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter