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The Banshees of Inisherin, The Fabelmans and more

Chris and Perry are back for one last episode of 2022, and it's a big one. First, they check in with a few recent new releases, including some holiday films, a horror-satire, and a new drama. Then, they dig in to talk The Banshees of Inisherin and The Fabelmans. 
Thank you for listening this year, and we'll be watching even more in 2023!
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Unpacking Altman, or ”Come Back to the Five and Dime, Dick Nixon”

Chris and Perry continue their series on the films of Robert Altman with a double feature looking at two stage adaptations from the 1980s: Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean and Secret Honor. Plus, talk about Tar and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. 
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If we had a Sight and Sound ballot

In advance of Sight and Sound's publication of its once-a-decade list, Chris and Perry sit down to discuss what they would vote for if they were asked to submit a ballot of the best movies ever made. 
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Interview with Joe Scott (Downlow.D: The Rise and Fall of Harry Knowles and Ain’t It Cool News)

Chris sits down with podcaster Joe Scott to talk about his podcast on the infamous and influential film criticism website, Ain't It Cool News.
 
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Unpacking Altman - Popeye (1980)

Chris and Perry are back, talking Robert Altman once again! This time, they mumble their way through the director's 1980 musical Popeye. Is this a trainwreck? An embarrassment? An unappreciated gem? Grab a can of spinach (or, in the case of this Popeye, don't) and give it a listen! Also, talk about Bullet Train and Nope. 
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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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