Episode 27 - 48 Hours

Nolte, Murphy and awkward racism: together again for the first time! Resident Walter Hill expert, Brandon Curtis, joins Alex and Julio once more to try to figure out how on Earth did a masterpiece like Another 48 Hours came to be from the generic, tasteless and downright offensive 48 Hours. If you thought you were going to get insight into the genesis of the Nolte/Murphy relationship, the original 48 Hours disappoints. On the other hand, if you think reckless cops are cool and the N-word makes you giggle, you might be disappointed by our review instead.

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Episode 26 - Another 48 Hours

One's a white temperamental cop, the other's a sassy black criminal. And they have to work together... AGAIN! Alex and Julio are joined by the resident Walter Hill expert, Brandon Curtis, as they tackle one of those rare sequels that surpasses the quality of the film that spawned it. What could've been a PSA for abusive relationships instead proves to be a nuanced colorblind character study about why we hurt the ones we love. Also, lots of people get shot in awesome ways.

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Episode 25.5 - Bonus! Ready to Rumble!

There was that one time when David Arquette changed the world and most of you didn't even notice. Join Alex and Julio as they go back to "the mother of all shoots", the film that ended an empire, the movie experience the average Joe didn't know they needed... UNTIL NOW. If you are not a wrestling fan by the episode's end, you are not human.

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Episode 25 - Modern Times

The Great Depression, one of America's darkest hours. And along comes this British funnyman to lecture us about how evil machines are, how the working class deserves better, and how it's OK to steal as long as you have a good reason. Join Alex and Julio as they square off against Charlie Chaplin and his "Modern Times"! 100% on Rotten Tomatoes?!?!?!?! The guy can't even talk!!! The movie's not even in color!!!! Holy cow, America, get your act together.

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Episode 24 - Man Of The Year

The Contrarians' Political Train comes to its last stop! What would happen if Robin Williams won a presidential election? Ladies and gents, what WOULDN'T happen? Alex and Julio dissect Barry Levinson's incisive genre-bending comedy/thriller that asked too much of American audiences and critics. 21% on Rotten Tomatoes??? This is why Trump is a frontrunner these days!

Also, marvel at a rejuvenated Jeff Goldblum, be in awe of Laura Linney as she gives Jason Bourne a run for his money, and be gobsmacked by the experience of seeing Christopher Walken play Christopher Walken!

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Episode 23 - Dave

If you ever thought being president of the most powerful country in the world was hard, that was probably because you hadn't seen what it was like when Kevin Kline took over the White House. Alex and Julio are back from their holiday vacation for part three of their political saga, this time tackling Ivan Reitman's horrifyingly simplistic attempt at putting "the common man" in charge of all our destinies. Like the bastard mirror-universe twin of a Frank Capra movie, DAVE mocks the president, the presidency and, worst of all, it disrespects Sigourney Weaver.

Oh, and it also features the worst kept secret-cameo ever.

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Episode 22.5 - Bonus! Colombus Day!

Christmas and Chris Colombus are like peanut butter and jelly. Two peas in a holiday pod. They even start with the same five letters. Join Alex and Julio as they revisit five key moments in Colombus' career including a controversial Rotten Tomatoes five-percenter! A bonus episode you can listen to while you unwrap presents and decide which to re-gift!

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Episode 22 - Black Sheep

Chris Farley and David Spade... The DeNiro/Crystal of the 90s. Precursors to Sandler/James. Heirs to Laurel/Hardy. At the height of their popularity, they decided to take on politics in an attempt to show GenXers everywhere that it was cool to get involved in the fate of your country and vote in an election. Join Alex and Julio on the second stop of their political multi-part arc, as they defend the much misunderstood comedy masterpiece, BLACK SHEEP!

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Episode 21.5 - Bonus! A Zombie Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about family. You know what else is all about family? Rob Zombie's movies. Join Alex, Julio and special guest Cory "The Movie Monk" Ahre as they explore Zombie's filmography and how it highlights the blood ties that bind us with those that hurt us the most. Clearly something critics completely missed, hence the movies' atrocious Rotten Tomatoes scores.

(Yes, there is an annoying hum behind Alex's voice - fear not! it goes away 20 minutes in. Blame the Turkey Goblins)

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Episode 21 - The American President

What happens when the most powerful man in the world starts feeling, ahem, lonely? Welcome to a world where everything the Republican party feared has come true. THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT gives us an America ruled by a president who's interested in gun legislation, protecting the environment and, most importantly, getting laid. Join Alex and Julio as they vow to impeach Michael Douglas' reprehensible Sorkinesque protagonist, as well as his staff of enablers! Also: Richard Dreyfuss' triumphant return to the podcast!

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