In this episode, the hosts celebrate their sixth anniversary and National Women's Day while sharing personal updates and discussing their current streaming obsessions. They delve into unique food choices, including mushroom coffee, and explore the world of documentaries focusing on cults and influencers. The conversation shifts to wrestling, highlighting John Cena's recent heel turn and its significance in the wrestling community, as well as the impact of social media on the industry. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of wrestling, particularly focusing on John Cena's potential heel turn and its implications for his brand and fan interactions. They explore the nostalgia surrounding wrestling icons and the transition of wrestlers into successful acting careers, with a particular emphasis on Gene Hackman's filmography. The discussion highlights the emotional core of sports films, using 'Hoosiers' as a case study to illustrate the impact of storytelling in sports cinema. The speakers reflect on the craft of filmmaking and the legacy of Gene Hackman, ultimately grading 'Hoosiers' and discussing its influence on the genre.

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In this episode of Movies That Make Us, hosts Jake, Tracy, and Val reconnect after a brief hiatus, sharing personal updates, including parenting milestones and health journeys. They discuss their upcoming annual trivia night benefiting the American Cancer Society, emphasizing the importance of community involvement. The conversation shifts to their excitement for upcoming events, including a trip to Chicago, where Val explores the city's food culture. They also delve into recent movie releases, reviews, and anticipated films, wrapping up with reflections on their discussions and a commitment to continue engaging with their audience.

Takeaways

Reconnecting with friends is essential for personal well-being.

Parenting brings both excitement and challenges as children grow up.

Health journeys can lead to increased self-confidence and community support.

Charity events like trivia nights can make a significant impact.

Community involvement is crucial in supporting local charities.

Chicago offers a rich food culture worth exploring.

Movies often reflect cultural significance and personal experiences.

Recent film releases can spark engaging discussions among friends.

Anticipation for upcoming films can create excitement in the community.

Maintaining a balance between personal life and podcasting is important.

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In this episode of Movies That Make Us, the hosts reunite to discuss their experiences at FanX and LA Comic Con, share their thoughts on the film Joker, and dive deep into the animated movie The Wild Robot. They explore the film's stunning visuals, emotional depth, and themes of parenting and belonging, while also reflecting on the importance of voice acting and character development. The conversation culminates in a heartfelt discussion about the impact of storytelling on both children and adults, leading to a collective rating of the film as a top-tier animated feature.

Takeaways

The reunion at FanX and was a highlight for the hosts.

The film Joker received mixed reviews, with some finding it lacking energy.

The Wild Robot is praised for its stunning animation and emotional depth.

Visual storytelling in The Wild Robot is likened to a live-action film.

The score of The Wild Robot enhances the overall experience of the film.

Parenting themes in The Wild Robot resonate with the hosts' personal experiences.

Voice acting in The Wild Robot is noted for its quality and character fit.

The film explores themes of family and belonging in a unique way.

The Wild Robot's humor and heart make it appealing to both kids and adults.

The hosts agree that The Wild Robot is one of the best films of the year. 

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In this episode, the hosts discuss upcoming events like D23 and Star Wars Celebration. They also talk about the announcement of Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the potential for multiverse storylines. They share their thoughts on Thunderbolts and the excitement for FestEvil and FanX. The conversation also touches on personal topics like haircuts and birthdays. The conversation revolves around the movie 'That Thing You Do' and various aspects related to it. The hosts discuss the cast, including Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler, and Ethan Embry, and their performances. They also mention the music in the film and its popularity. The role of Tom Hanks as the manager and his impact on the band is highlighted. The hosts also touch on the appearance of vintage Disney characters in the movie. In this conversation, Val, Tracy, and Jake discuss the movie 'That Thing You Do!' They talk about the side characters, the relationships in the film, and the overall fun and nostalgic feel of the movie. They also mention other Tom Hanks films and share their grades for 'That Thing You Do!'

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In this episode, Tracy and Jake discuss their love for the video game EA College Football 25 and the return of the game after a 10-year hiatus. Val talks about her experiences with extreme heat in different parts of the country. The conversation then shifts to the movie Twister, with the hosts expressing their admiration for the film and its cast. They discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges faced during the making of the movie and the success it achieved at the box office. They also mention the upcoming release of a new Twister movie and speculate on its connection to the original. Twister is a natural disaster rom-com that still holds up today. The chemistry between the characters is great, and the film has a lot of heart. The movie is a mix of action, thriller, and buddy film, with a strong emphasis on the love of storm chasing. The cast is fantastic, with standout performances from Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. The film is filled with memorable scenes, such as the drive-through house and the explosion of the tanker. Overall, Twister is a fun and enjoyable movie.

Takeaways

-Jake and Tracy are excited about the return of the video game EA College Football 25 after a 10-year hiatus.

-Val shares her experiences with extreme heat in different parts of the country.

-The team express their admiration for the movie Twister and its cast.

-Tracy discusses the challenges faced during the making of the movie and its success at the box office.

-The hosts mention the upcoming release of a new Twister movie and speculate on its connection to the original. Twister is a natural disaster rom-com that still holds up today

-The chemistry between the characters is great and the film has a lot of heart

-The movie is a mix of action, thriller, and buddy film, with a strong emphasis on the love of storm chasing

-The cast is fantastic, with standout performances from Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton

-The film is filled with memorable scenes, such as the drive-through house and the explosion of the tanker

Sound Bites

"I have pulled myself away from EA College Football 25 to be here" -Jake

"The way they're marketing it is more like a romance than it is a natural disaster movie" -Val

"The reaction on everyone's face is one of my favorite combinations" -Val

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In this episode, Tracy, Jake, and Val discuss various topics including the heatwave, running on ice, the upcoming D23 convention, the importance of showrunners, and the movie A Quiet Place: Day One. They appreciate the thoughtfulness and detail in A Quiet Place series and how it tells a complete story within each movie while still being part of a larger narrative. They highlight the strong character development and emotional depth of the main character, as well as the clever storytelling and attention to detail in the film. A Quiet Place: Day One is a well-crafted prequel that stands on its own as a powerful and emotional film. The movie explores the themes of survival, sacrifice, and the strength of human connection in the face of a deadly alien invasion. The performances, especially by Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn, are exceptional and bring depth to their characters. The film is filled with thoughtful and believable moments, and the writing is detailed and creative. The ending is poignant and leaves a lasting impact. Overall, A Quiet Place Day One is a must-see film that deserves an A+ rating.

Takeaways:

-A Quiet Place tells a complete story within each movie while still being part of a larger narrative.

-The film has strong character development and emotional depth, particularly with the main character.

-The storytelling in A Quiet Place is clever and attention to detail is evident throughout the film.

-The hosts discuss the importance of showrunners in creating a cohesive and well-developed series.

-They also mention the upcoming D23 convention and their excitement for potential announcements and reveals.

-A Quiet Place Day One is a well-crafted prequel that stands on its own as a powerful and emotional film.

-The movie explores the themes of survival, sacrifice, and the strength of human connection in the face of a deadly alien invasion.

-The performances, especially by Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn, are exceptional and bring depth to their characters.

-The film is filled with thoughtful and believable moments, and the writing is detailed and creative.

-The ending is poignant and leaves a lasting impact.

-A Quiet Place Day One is a must-see film that deserves an A+ rating.

Sound Bites:

"I think we're gonna be talking about a pretty good series and I am gonna call it a series because I feel like this movie was three episodes that were really great that could work by themselves but they're three separate movies." -Val

"It's so detailed and so intricate in the surroundings and the characters and the stories." -Val

"This is basically her quest for pizza in New York City. It just happens to be during the end of the world." - Jake

"She got to decide. She went out on her own terms." - Val

"This might be the first prequel where I'm like, you know what? This is as good, if not better than the original." - Tracy

"I want to spend more time with them. There was no missing story. I just, I want more time." -Val

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Welcome to another episode of Movies that Make Us! For the next few weeks, we are jumping into the science fiction genre, and we're starting off with the Ridley Scott film "The Martian."

Released in 2009, this is the story of an astronaut left for dead on Mars, who has to figure out a way to survive with limited water, food, and oxygen until help arrives. Starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kate Mara. Sebastian Stan, Kristen Wigg, Sean Bean, and many more talented actors, this cast is stacked. Add in a smart and clever script by Drew Goddard, great cinematography, and it's a great film. We had a blast talking about this movie and we want to know what your thoughts are on the film. As always, you can reach us at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. 

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All of Riley’s emotions are back and a few new ones have joined Headquarters now that the puberty button has gone off. We discussed our feelings about the movie, the issue of fresh films vs. sequels, and can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

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Everyone on the panel loves Star Wars. We have no issues with women in starring roles. We do have issues with bad pacing, boring characters, and some awful makeup and special effects. Are we the only ones disappointed with this latest entry in the Star Wars universe? We want to know what you think. Let us know!

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We have a blast discussing the Indiana Jones for kids movie about a group of young kids who are seeking out the treasure of One Eyed Willie, avoiding the Fratelli family, and of course Chunk and Sloth. 

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Matt Reeves takes the reigns of the Apes universe for these two films and expands the universe in exciting ways, and Andy Serkis continues to be the MVP when it comes to digital characters. 

It’s an “After Dark” episode and we also discuss the TikTok shop, a little bit about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, as well as both films, so enjoy!

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Andy Serkis is just on another level when it comes to motion caption acting and is remarkable developing the character of Caesar and laying the foundation for the next two movies that were directed by Matt Reeves. We want to know what your favorite Apes movie is, so let us know online.

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This week, we’re discussing Alex Garland’s latest film Civil War. This movie tells the story of a group of journalists during the final days of a modern day Civil War in America and are traveling from New York to Washington in an attempt to interview the President before the war comes to an end. This is a powerful film that we hope will be recognized by the academy at the end of the year. We highly recommend seeing this film, especially on the big screen.

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It’s a weird hybrid film that definitely mixes these two very different directors styles and we want to know what you think. Let us know on social media or you can reach us at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. 

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This film still holds up really well on a technical level and the morality of the film holds even more true today. It’s one of Speilberg’s underrated films and he’s firing on all cylinders here. From the cinematography, the script, the score, the acting, it all works. It’s a futuristic noir film that is worth watching again if it’s been a while. 

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Tom Cruise plays Cole Trickle, a hot-shot driver who enters the high-pressure world of Nascar racing. He’s got a fast car, a hot temper, and a desire to win at any cost. 

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We start the episode with our thoughts on Oppenheimer, where we all agree about the strength of the film on a technical level, but Valerie enjoyed it more than Jake and Tracy. Barbie comes next with all of us thinking the film is great and Valerie and Jake discuss how their daughters reacted to the film.

Next week, we’re going back to the vault and discussing the Tom Cruise film “Days of Thunder” so make sure you tune in for our thoughts!

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A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and with the school's head cook, a woman who just lost a son in the Vietnam War. This film is one of our favorites from 2023 and we highly encourage you to check it out.

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This episode is audio only, and in it Tracy and Jake talk a little bit about the event, a quick recap of their Disneyland trip and some of the movies they have enjoyed recently and what they are looking forward.

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Films like Across the Spiderverse, Barbie, The Holdovers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more are discussed, and we even talk about a few films that we were disappointed with.

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This is the true story of the Von Erich family who were famous wrestlers in the Texas territories, but the tragedies they suffer outside of the ring are the heart of the movie. Zac Efron gives a career performance and the rest of the supporting cast shine bright in their ensemble roles. You don’t need to be a wrestling fan to appreciate this movie, and we definitely recommend you see it in theaters.

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This is a fun episode since we were all born in different years, and so we suggest a variety of different films. The years are 1975, 1979, and Jake hit the jackpot with 1982.

In the coming weeks, we will be discussing the Marvel shows and movies released this year, Next Goal Wins, and all the films up for awards season. We’ll also be running the 10k race in Disneyland in January, so expect to see some fun shenanigans from us.

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What are your thoughts on films from the year 2000? We want your feedback, and as always, you can reach us at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com

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Hello and welcome back to Movies that Make Us.

This week, we’re bringing back our Staff Picks show where each of us select different movies based on a theme. With Halloween right around the corner, we discuss our favorite creatures. Some of these creatures are friendly like Jake’s selection of ET, while some are straight out of nightmares like James Cameron’s Alien Queen that Tracy selected. Val explores the creatures that exist in The Mist and the monsters that hide inside the hearts of men. Each of us select three creatures that we love and can’t wait to share them with you!

What did you think of our selections? What are some of your favorite cinematic creatures?

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High school student David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) unwittingly hacks into a military supercomputer while searching for new video games to play. After starting a game of Global Thermonuclear War, lightman accidentally has the supercomputer activate the nation’s nuclear arsenal in response to his simulated threat as the Soviet Union. Once he realizes the danger he’s created, Lightman must work with his girlfriend (Ally Sheedy) to alert the authorities and stop World War III from happening.

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Welcome back to the latest episode of Movies that Make Us!

We’re excited to be back after missing a few weeks! Val is on the road at a convention in Portland, but Tracy and Jake discuss the Salt Lake FanX event that happened over the weekend. We were both on several panels and discuss what the show was like during the SAG and WG strikes that are happening. We got to meet with a few fans of the show, some fellow panelists, and local artists like Adrian Ropp. We also want to remind you that Movies that Make Us will be hosting a Disney trivia night on November 3rd at the Midway to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Come up and have fun, eat great food, and win prizes!

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Welcome back to the latest episode of Movies that Make Us!

This week, we are talking about a powerful little film in Lion starring Dev Patel, Nichole Kidman, Sunny Pawar, and Saroo Brierly. Based on a true story, the film is set in India where a young boy falls asleep on a train and it takes him 1,000 miles from his home where he struggles to survive and doesn’t speak the regional language. After escaping from several dangerous situations, he is taken to an orphanage where he is eventually adopted by an Australian couple. As an adult, he strives to find his Indian family and reunites with them using Google Earth.

We highly recommend this movie and you can stream it for free on Tubi.TV, the Roku channel, or download for purchase.

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Welcome back to Movies that Make Us. This week we are discussing the classic film Pee Wee’s Big Adventure directed by Tim Burton and starring the late Paul Reubens. 

This film follows the adventures of Pee Wee Herman after his beloved bike gets stolen, and he takes a road trip across the country including a stop at the basement of the Alamo and the Warner Brothers backlot in an attempt to get it back. Filled with iconic moments ranging from Large Marge to dancing to Tequila on the bartop in front of a biker gang, and more.

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This week, we are closing out the month of July with the historical musical Hamilton. The award winning Broadway show was filmed with the original cast and released on Disney+ back during the pandemic. We know it’s not a traditional “Movie” but we wanted to discuss it anyway.

What are your thoughts on the film? Do you have a favorite song from the musical?

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Tracy was a child of the 80’s and has a real love for the fantasy and sci-fi films of the era. We discuss such classics as Inner Space, Flight of the Navigator, Dragon Slayer and more.

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There are a lot of complicated issues with both strikes, so we try to simplify some of the bigger points and how it may affect fan conventions like the one happening in Salt Lake this September.

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As avid fans of the Indiana Jones saga, we couldn't help but compare Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to its predecessors. However, opinions on this adventure are highly divided among fans. Some embraced the return of Indiana Jones, portrayed once again by the legendary Harrison Ford, while others had mixed feelings about certain aspects of the story. In this episode, we share our individual perspectives and evaluate how this film measures up to the magic of the classic Indiana Jones movies.

This is the final episode of our Indiana June series. It has been an incredible journey, exploring the thrilling adventures of everyone's favorite archaeologist. We hope you've enjoyed this look into the world of Indiana Jones, and we're excited to embark on new cinematic explorations with all of you in future episodes.

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As we conclude our Indiana June series and our discussion on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, we thank all of you, our amazing listeners. Your support and enthusiasm for the podcast drive us forward, and we're eager to embark on more captivating cinematic journeys together. Remember, each film we explore has the power to shape our lives and leave a lasting impact. Until next time, keep watching, keep exploring, and keep loving movies!

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Welcome back to another episode of Movies that Make Us. We’re kicking off summer with INDIANA JUNE! That’s right, we are discussing the Indiana Jones franchise films all month leading into his latest adventure Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Raiders of the Lost Ark was the very first film we ever discussed and was our second episode ever after our introductions. We are huge fans of Indy and today we talk about The Temple of Doom. The 1984 film has some great set pieces and stirred a lot of controversy with the darker themes, causing the MPAA to later install the PG-13 rating.

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This week, we FAST X our seat belts and take a look at the latest adventure in cars, explosions, and Jason Momoa who has been lurking behind the scenes of previous films and is now ready to get his revenge. It’s everything you expect from this franchise and Momoa steals the show with his over the top portrayal of Dante Reyes. We definitely recommend you see this on the big screen with an audience.

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James Gunn returns to close out this version of the Guardians that we have grown to know and love. Rocket’s backstory takes center stage and we are introduced to a great new villain in the High Evolutionary. It’s a solid conclusion to a beloved trilogy and while it’s not perfect, it’s the best Marvel movie in a while.

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This 2006 film is based on a novel of the same name where two rival magicians spend their lives trying to outdo each other with each one trying to create the better version of the same trick, ending with some deadly results. The entire film is built in the 3-act structure of a magic trick with the Pledge where you establish the ordinary, then move to the Turn where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and finally reach the Prestige where the trick turns in unexpected ways and shows you something you’ve never seen before.

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This week, we take a leisurely stroll to a lovely French village with the movie Chocolat. This charming 2000 film follows Juliet Binoche and her young daughter as they open a Chocolate shop and try to fit in to a tight knit town that isn’t super excited to have them. Johnny Depp is a quiet supporting player along with Dame Judy Dench, Alfred Molina, and Carrie-Anne Moss. Val selected a wonderful film and it achieved a rare triple A grade from us.

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The Thomas Crown Affair is an updated telling of the 1968 film starring Steve McQueen. Pierce Brosnan plays Thomas Crown, a bored billionaire who steals art from a museum for the thrill of it. Renee Russo plays the insurance agent trying to catch him while they are falling in love.

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Starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, and Jackie Gleason, the film tells the story of Bandit and Snowman trying to bootleg 400 cases of Coors beer from TexArkana to Atlanta in 28 hours. Made for just 4.3 million dollars (Burt Reynolds earned 1 million in salary) it became the second highest grossing movie of 1977. It’s a road movie that is definitely a product of its time, but it still works incredibly well.

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The film consists of three storylines involving immortality and the resulting loves lost, and one man’s pursuit of avoiding this fate in this life, or beyond it. Jackman and Weisz play a set of characters bonded by love across time and space: A conquistador and his ill-fated queen, a modern-day scientist and his cancer-stricken wife, and a traveler immersed in a futuristic journey alongside aspects of his lost love and the tree of life.

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Steven Caple Jr. steps into the directing role replacing Ryan Coogler and continues the story of Adonis Creed. Creed has won six straight fights and won back his mustang from Danny “Stuntman” Wheeler, he’s proposed to Bianca, and moved to LA. Things are going well until Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago who killed Creed’s father in the ring, arrives and challenges him to a match. Adonis must overcome demons from his past, deal with issues with his wife and daughter, and take on a man who has nothing to lose in the ring.

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Creed III is now out in theaters and we take a look back at the reboot of the Rocky franchise. Michael B. Jordan plays Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed, and his attempt to break into the boxing world without using his father’s name or reputation. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film is a fresh take on a franchise many thought was complete. 

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The first four films in the Daniel Craig era of Bond have all led up to this movie. His past has caught up to him, and there is nowhere to hide. It’s the 25th Bond film and puts an exclamation mark on this set of films. The film was delayed when Danny Boyle left the film in 2018 and then the Covid pandemic, but it was finally released in 2021.

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Skyfall is one of the best Daniel Craig Bond films, and might be one of the best Bond films of them all. It definitely wins in cinematography with the legendary Roger Deakins behind the camera. The film takes us back to Bond’s childhood film and facing off against Javier Bardem. Spectre introduces the villain behind all of Bond’s challenges so far with Christoph Waltz playing Ernst Stavro Blofeld. 

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The film takes place immediately following the events of Casino Royale and is the 22nd James Bond film produced by Eon Productions. The film really lets Daniel Craig expand his version of the famous spy, and really makes it his own. 

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Daniel Craig reinvents the beloved spy and puts his own spin on the character, bringing new levels of intensity and physicality to James Bond. This is actually the third film version of Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel of the same name, which is actually the first James Bond film. It’s the story of a young, raw, and unpolished Bond, who falls deeply for Vesper Lynd while trying to infiltrate a high stakes poker game against Mads Mikklesen’s villain Le Chiffre.

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The film is based on a film based on the 1952 Japanese film Ikiru, directed by Akira Kurosawa, which in turn was inspired by the 1866 Russian novella The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy. Living is set in 1953 London and depicts a bureaucrat in the county Public Works department contemplating his life when informed he’s facing a fatal illness. 

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The film explores the lives of two French volcanologists who have a passion for volcanoes and a deep and powerful love for each other. It’s got incredible footage, a compelling love story, and very much worth your time.

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This is the story of a rat who dreams of becoming a chef in Paris and tries to achieve his goal by forming an unlikely alliance with a restaurant’s garbage boy. The animation, score, and vocal work are all sublime and in our opinion, is one of Pixar’s best films. 

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The film is based on the Saturday Night Live sketch with the same name and follows Wayne and Garth as they go up against an evil producer who wants to take control of their cable access tv show. It’s incredibly nostalgic for us and also extremely quotable, so we hope you enjoy the discussion.

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The film follows a widowed cleaning lady in 1950’s London who falls in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. It’s streaming on Peacock. 

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When the sequel to Knives Out was announced, we were all a little skeptical if it was necessary, but the answer is a resounding yes. Yes, we need a sequel and Jake wants 17 more capers with Benoit Blanc. If you are ready to move past the Christmas movies, this is a great one to check out this weekend. 

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We had the opportunity to screen this film in IMAX 3D on Tuesday evening. In this episode we break down our thoughts on the visual effects of the show, talk about the impact of the original, and discuss how this story compares to the original. Come back to Pandora with us, and find out if this is a miss or a must see.

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This stop-motion film has absolutely gorgeous animation and presents a fresh and interesting update to the classic tale of the wooden boy who comes to life. Set in Facist Italy during World War II, the film is a darker and more mature version of the story than you might expect. Its now streaming on Netflix.

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Written by one our favorite screenwriters, John Hughes, this movie was released December 1, 1989 yet is still loved and rewatched each Christmas season. It tells the story of the Griswold family who spend their Christmas vacation at home with their relatives and mayhem ensues.

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It’s a retelling of the Christmas Carol by Dickens, but it has some fun twists in the plot and it’s a musical from Pasek and Paul who wrote the music for Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman. As Sammy would say, there’s a few bops in it and it’s a fun little film to watch this Holiday season.

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Most of the audio and video for this episode comes from this archived episode, airing for the first time this week on YouTube!. We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and are thankful for your continued support throughout this year.

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Welcome back to Movies that Make Us. This week, we are talking about Marvel’s latest film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, with special guest, Robert Neal.

Beginning after the death of King T’Challa, the movie is an amazing blend of high-tech superhero action and deeply emotional moments as Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje fight to protect Wakanda against a new threat from Namor, who rules the underwater kingdom of Talokan. In the end, grief turns to peace and a new Black Panther assumes the mantle.

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It’s a teenage coming-of-age film directed by John Hughes starring Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy. It’s set on one Saturday where five high school students from different cliques come together to serve detention and throughout the day, bond together in unexpected ways.

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Earlier this month, Movies That Make Us and Multiplane Podcast took over the Age of Geek Podcast to talk all about some of our favorite spooky movies for the spooky movie season. Now we are sharing that episode here with all of our fans in case they missed it on Age of Geek.

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This film was released in 2014 and while grossing $100 million at the box office, it seems to be more of a cult film. Originally released with 20th Century Fox, it’s now available to stream on Disney+ for you to enjoy. While it is similar to Pixar’s Coco, dealing with family, finding yourself, and the Day of the Dead, it’s got a unique animation style and a fun story for all ages.

What are your thoughts on The Book of Life? Have you seen the film or streamed it recently?

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This film centers on the story of Shang-Chi who is forced to confront his past when his father Wenwu, the leader of the Ten Rings organization, draws Shang-Chi and his sister Xialing into a search for a mythical village.

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We discuss the best and worst moments for each of the films starting with Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and through the Tom Holland films  and take audience questions.

Do you have a favorite Spider-Man? Do you have a favorite film in the series? We want to hear from you!

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This 2008 film is arguably one of the greatest sequels ever made and expands on the Gotham Christopher Nolan created in Batman Begins. You can’t discuss the film without talking about the genius take that Heath Ledger brings to the Joker, but there is so much more to discuss. From the brilliant score by Hans Zimmer, to the deep, rich cinematography by Wally Pfister. 

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The film tells the story of a young Borrower befriending a human boy, while trying to avoid being detected by other humans. This is a nice film to follow our discussion on Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, in that it creates a miniature world full of whimsy and wonder.

What are your thoughts on the film? This film made over $145 million dollars and won the Animation Film of the Year in Japan and was created by Studio Ghibli.

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It’s an American mockumentary film directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (in his feature directional debut), who co-wrote the screenplay with Jenny Slate and Nick Paley. It is based on a series of shorts of the same name written by Slate and Fleischer Camp. Slate reprises her voice role as Marcel, an anthropomorphic shell living with his grandmother Connie. Fleischer Camp, Rosa Salazar, Thomas Mann, and Isabella Rossellini also star.

This film is absolutely charming and heartwarming that your whole family will love and it received a rare AAA rating from the team. Catch it in theaters if you can, but make sure you catch it VOD or Streaming. It’s absolutely one of our favorite movies of the year.

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This classic film stars Matthew Broderick as a  high school student determined to take the day off from school and make it an epic adventure with his friends. This 1986 John Hughes film has so many iconic moments, from singing Twist and Shout during a parade, the Ferrari crashing out of the garage in reverse, to “Bueller….Bueller…..Bueller….” It became the highest grossing film of 1986 and is a love letter to the city of Chicago.

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This film was released in 1982 and directed by Nicholas Meyer continues the story of Khan Noonien Singh, a genetically modified human with superhuman intellect, enhanced strength, and a burning desire to kill James T. Kirk for marooning his crew on Ceti Alpha VI fifteen years before. It’s a tale of revenge, sacrifice, rebirth set against the backdrop of space. 

What are your thoughts on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan? Do you feel it’s one of the best Trek films? 

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The film is a 2004 American science fiction disaster film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Roland Emmerich. Based on the 1999 book The Coming Global Superstorm by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber, the film stars Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sela Ward, Emmy Rossum, and Ian Holm. It depicts catastrophic climatic effects following the disruption of the North Atlantic Ocean circulation. A series of extreme weather events usher in global cooling and lead to a new ice age.

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In 1996, this was the height of the cheesy summer blockbuster movie craze. Starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Randy Quaid, and so many others, this is the story of a group of people from around the country who gather together to defeat an alien invasion. The CGI doesn’t hold up really well, but there’s so many great one liners, fun actors having a blast, and it just brings us back to going to the theater with a buddy, walking on the sticky theater floors, carrying a tub of popcorn and an ice cold soda, and just having a blast. It’s entertaining and sometimes that is exactly what you need.

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Directed by Ridley Scott, the film focuses on Russel Crowe playing Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed by Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus, the ambitious son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who murders his father and seizes the throne. Reduced to slavery, Maxiumus becomes a gladiator, and rises through the ranks of the arena to avenge the murders of his family and emperor. 

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Released in 1991, this film was the first to earn over $300 million at the international box office and it finished at just over half a billion dollars in theatrical revenue. It’s a film about a future where robots gain sentience and take over the world. The human resistance once sent a man back in time to save Sarah Connor, and now must send back a reprogrammed Terminator to save her son John from an all new, enhanced, and even more deadly T-1000 model.

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The film takes place about 40 years after the original and Maverick is still a captain, still pushing the limits of machine and man, and gets called back to teach a new generation of pilots how to pull off an attack that will likely kill them. See this on the biggest screen you can, trust us and don’t wait to watch on your plasma screen at home. It will still be enjoyable, but it won’t be the same.

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Tracy being the old man that he is, remembers seeing A New Hope in the theater, where as Jake and Val first saw it on VHS. We discuss the film, but also how it was received differently based on when you saw the prequels. We also spend a little time speculating on what we might see in the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series.

What are your thoughts on Revenge of the Sith? When did you first see the film? Do you like the prequels, originals, or sequels the best? We want to hear from you.

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The film follows a boy who happens upon a magical book that tells the story of a young warrior who is trying to stop the Nothing, a dark force, from engulfing the world of Fantasia. Directed by Wolfgang Peterson, it was the most expensive film made outside of the U.S. and U.S.S.R. when it was released. Full of nostalgia, practical effects, and a killer theme song, we discuss this classic film.

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It’s a 2005 documentary film narrated by Morgan Freeman which depicts the yearly journey of the Emperor penguins of Antarctica. In autumn, all the penguins of breeding age (5 years and older) leave the ocean to walk inland to the breeding grounds. For the chicks to survive, both parents must make multiple arduous journeys to the ocean and back to the breeding grounds over the ensuing months. 

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This week, we are joined by our friend James A. Owen, author of the Here, There Be Dragons book series, illustrator, comic nerd, time lord, and much more. He brings some great insight into this film and how it literally changed his stars in his professional career. 

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A southern gothic fairy tale, it is a film about the reconciliation between a father and son. Screenwriter John August identified with Will's character and adapted it after himself. In college, August's father died, and like Will, August had attempted to get to know him before his death, but found it difficult. Like Will, August had studied journalism and was 28 years old. In the film, Will says of Edward, "I didn't see anything of myself in my father, and I don't think he saw anything of himself in me. We were like strangers who knew each other very well.”

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It’s the true story of the hit quiz show 21 and the dramatic rise and fall of contestants Herb Stempel and Charles VanDoren. It’s a story of temptation and consequence, what is real and what is fake, and is beautifully acted, directed, and filmed. 

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There were 93 different films we could have picked from but we start with Val’s selection of Rocky. The 1976 film from Sylvester Stallone where a blue collar guy who is the ultimate underdog who takes on the Heavyweight Boxing Champion for the championship. Tracy selected the 2008 film The Hurt Locker. This was the first film to have a female selected for Best Picture and the first winner as well. It is set during the Iraq war where a small team of individuals work to defuse bombs under the worst conditions imaginable. Jake selected Gladiator which was released in 2000. Incredible performances by Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix drive the story of a Roman soldier forced to compete in the gladiator battles of the Coliseum. 

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In this episode, we run through all the nominees for best picture. Which ones should win, or could win, and which ones shouldn’t have been nominated. We also talk about films we think should have been nominated instead, and take a brief look at the the Best Animated Feature category.

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In this episode, we get to listen as Larry relates some of his experiences covering the early days of the Lord of the Rings films for theonering.net, as well as his visit to the set of The Hobbit. He has a lot of stories, and new promise you won’t be bored.

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This family friendly sci-fi film was released in 2005 and is based on the book Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg who was also the author of Jumanji. The story is about two brothers, Walter and Danny, who find a mysterious board game in the basement, which transports their house into outer space. Along with their older sister Lisa and an astronaut, they try to survive the game so they can return home. Starring Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart, and Tim Robbins. Favreau is one of our favorite directors and we recommend you check out this lesser-known film.

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The film tells the story of 16-year-old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly)’s quest to reach the center of an enormous maze to rescue her infant half-brother Toby who Sarah wished away to Jareth, the Goblin King (David Bowie). The majority of the characters in the film are played by puppets from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

This is a film many of us grew up with, but how does it hold up to current audiences? We would love to hear your thoughts on the film. Next week, we’ll be discussing Jon Favreau’s underappreciated film Zathura.

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It’s Fantasy February here at Movies that Make Us, and this week we discuss the Japanese animated fantasy film Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki. It tells the story of a ten-year-old girl who when moving to a new neighborhood, enters the world of Kami (spirits of Japanese Shinto folklore). After her parents are turned into pigs by the witch Yubaba, Chihiro takes a job working in Yubaba’s bathhouse to find a way to free herself and her parents and return to the human world.

Beautiful, hand-drawn animation brings us into a world lush with unique characters and beautiful settings. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 75th Academy Awards, making it the first and to date, the only hand-drawn and non-English-language animated film to win the award.

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Jake selected Batman Returns and Edward Scissorhands that were directed by Tim Burton. He also selected the Lord of the Rings trilogy because the movies were all released over the holidays and it watching them hits a little harder at Christmas. Tracy went with the Dan Akroyd and Eddie Murphy film Trading Places, the VERY black comedy The Ref with Kevin Spacey, Dennis Leary, and Judy Davis, and a Christmas musical film centered around high school students trying to survive zombies in Anna and the Apocalypse. Val selected the latest version of Little Women, The Family Man starring Nicholas Cage, and Children of Men starring Clive Owen.

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Tracy selected Dune, Tick, Tick…Boom! and Free Guy. An epic sci-fi film, a small film about a musical talent, and a movie that was just absolutely fun. Val selected The Tender Bar - the George Clooney directed film, The Harder they Fall - which is a modern western with a killer cast, and Belfast - the latest from Kenneth Branagh. Jake had the musical In the Heights, Finch which is the latest from Tom Hanks found on Apple TV, and Ghostbusters Afterlife.

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It’s one crazy premise - Nicholas Cage’s character Robin Feld lives alone in the woods of the Pacific Northwest with only his truffle hunting pig for companionship. They collect truffles and sell them to Amir who in turn sells them to high end restaurants in Portland. One day his beloved pig is stolen and he is dead set on finding out what happened to his friend. What could have turned into a John Wick or Nobody revenge film, instead is a thoughtful examination of loss, family, finding your place in the world, and knowing who you are.

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It’s the story of a former Army Ranger who accidentally killed a man while protecting his wife, who has become eligible for parole, and ends up on a plane full of the worst criminals in the world. Featuring a stellar cast of Nicholas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, Dave Chapelle, and Danny Trejo. It’s Michael Bay unleashed, so there’s plenty of explosions, slow motion hair, and Nick Cage’s deep fried southern accent that has to be experienced to be understood.

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This action/adventure/treasure hunt film came out in 2004 and has a star studded cast including Christopher Plummer, Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean, and Justin Bartha. Even if you haven’t seen the film, you know the line “I’m gonna steal the Declaration of Independence.” It’s a whirlwind film full of hidden treasure, the Knights Templar, Free Masons, our Founding Fathers, and is probably one of, if not the most accessible Nicholas Cage film.

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Face/Off is a John Woo Directed film starring Nicolas Cage and John Travolta. The premise is that John Travolta's Character, Sean Archer, needs to infiltrate a prison that his nemesis Castor Troy was in, to get information from Castor's brother about a bomb that Troy set up. Archer is a cop and thinks that Troy is dead and exchanges faces with him. Yes, faces.... e acting of these two actors being each other is a fun watch and we discuss the impact in this episode.

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This is the first official version of the Dracula story written by Bram Stoker, Nosferatu came out in 1922, but wasn’t officially adapted with permission. It’s a story well known, but it’s fun to look back at the film that started it all. Beautiful use of matte paintings and set design at Universal Studio lot along with strong lighting/cinematography make this a standout. Bela Lugosi brings menace, seduction, and mystery in his iconic performance. 

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The film is a 1954 black and white film that deals with a group of scientists attempting to find a humanoid creature that can live underwater in the rivers of the Amazon. It’s a shorter film, clocking in at 79 minutes, but has some great creature design, beautiful cinematography, and is quite a bit of fun.

What are your thoughts on the film? Next week, we discuss the 1931 iconic film Dracula with Bela Lugosi.

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Tracy picked the 1973 Disney classic Robin Hood. It’s the retelling of the classic English tale of the scoundrel that robs from the rich to give to the poor. He also selected the Disney/Pixar film Ratatouille, and the 1982 cult classic The Last Unicorn.

Val also selected Ratatouille because great minds think alike! She discussed the G film that many mommy bloggers want to be re-rated as PG, which is My Fair Lady. She also picked the 2008 Hayao Miyazaki film Ponyo about a goldfish princess that longs to become human.

Jake selected the 1991 Disney classic Beauty and the Beast, the Dennis Quaid live action film The Rookie, and also selected a Miyazaki film in My Neighbor Totoro. The film centers on two young sisters who live in an old country house with their father and wait for their mother to recover from an illness. They encounter and befriend playful spirits.

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On this very special episode of Movies That Make Us, we are coming to you live from FanX in Salt Lake! Okay, it was live at the time, but obviously recorded now. This was our big live panel at the convention, and we were glad to also welcome special guests Heather Price of Nerdy Bitches Podcast and Cheesy Bloomfield of Cheesy and Noel Go to Hell Podcast. 

In this panel we went on a deeper dive into some of the things that Black Widow covered and why this film was important in the MCU and maybe even in society as a whole. So join us at FanX- well, you know 10 days after FanX- for this special episode!

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This fantasy/family/comedy/action film is directed by Rob Reiner and was one of those keystone films for our childhoods. Princess Buttercup, Westley, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik, Miracle Max - so many great characters but the movie never feels overstuffed. We had a lot of fun revisiting this film and can’t wait to hear your feedback.

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It’s the story of a teenage boy and his single mom who move from New Jersey to Reseda, California and his struggles to fit in, finding love, and overcoming the local bullies. He learns karate from Mr. Miyagi, but he also learns about patience, kindness, all while waxing cars, painting fences, and sanding the fences. 

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This heartfelt story swept the juried prizes at the festival, winning the Directing Award, the Ensemble Award, the Grand Jury Prize, as well as CODA was purchased for $25 million by Apple and smashed the Sundance sales record just a year after Palm Springs did the same courtesy of HULU and Neon’s $20 million buy. From the film’s synopsis “Gifted with a voice that her parents cant hear, 17 year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family - a CODA which means a Child of Deaf Adults. Her life revolves around serving as an interpreter for her fun-loving but sometimes embarrassing parents (Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur) and working on the family’s struggling fishing boat every day before school with her father and older brother (Daniel Durant). But when Ruby joins her high school’s choir club, she discovers a gift for singing and finds herself drawn to her duet partner Miles (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo). With help from her supporting, if tough-loving choirmaster (Eugenio Derbez), Ruby is encouraged to apply to a prestigious music school. However, she finds herself torn between taking care of her family and chasing her dreams.”

CODA is available now to stream on Apple TV+. 

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early screening of the new Ryan Reynolds film Free Guy and we had so

much fun with the film, we had to talk about it on the show.

Directed by Shawn Levy (Director of the Night at the Museum films, Date

Night, and Real Steel) and starring Ryan Reynolds, Taika Watiti, Jodie

Comer, and a host of cameos who we won’t spoil here. It’s set inside a

video game where a non-playable character gains self awareness and

struggles to break free from his programming. Warning: We do discuss

spoilers in this episode, so we highly suggest seeing it in the theaters

before listening to this show. There are some great Easter Eggs and

cameos that we don’t want to give away.

What are your thoughts on the film? We were all pleasantly surprised and

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Strong visual animation helps tell the story of Miles Morales for the first time on the big screen, while the smart script introduces to other characters such as Spider-Gwen, Spider-Ham, and Spider-Man Noir. The Utah film Critics Association listed the film as their Best Picture of the Year and a sequel is in development. 

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Val selected Up from Disney/Pixar, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse with its diverse hip-hop soundtrack, and Creed, one of her modern favorites. Tracy suggests the 2006 film The Fountain, went back to his childhood for Rocky 4, and the movie Garden State with Natalie Portman. Jake chose The Lord of the Rings trilogy composed by the great Howard Shore, Tom Hanks’ first directed film That Thing You Do, and The Wedding Singer.

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This is the third Muppets film and the first directed by someone other than Jim Henson. Henson was tired after filming The Great Muppet Caper and The Dark Crystal back to back, so he turned the director’s chair over to Frank Oz. Interesting fact, the film was originally going to feature cameos from Dustin Hoffman, Steve Martin, Michael Jackson, Laurence Olivier, Richard Pryor among others. Hoffman was going to play the role of a broadway producer (later played by Dabney Coleman) but dropped out at the last minute as he was afraid it would insult film producer Robert Evans (The Godfather) and dropped out resulting in all the cameos cancelling as well. Oz and his team had to rewrite most of the film’s dialogue right before filming as a result.

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It’s a movie that fills in a lot of the background of Natasha Romanov, and Scarlett Johansson really gets a chance to step into lead role of her own film in the MCU. The film touches on some important social issues that are often overlooked, but brings the action and the humor that you expect from a Marvel movie. The question is, is it arriving too late? 

The other item we need to discuss is how Karl Urban ups his game and goes after Jake this time.

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This film stars Bruce Willis, Mary Louise-Parker, John Malkovich, Hellen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman. Willis is a “Retired and Extremely Dangerous” former CIA operative who is being hunted and he has to reach out to some old friends and even some foes to survive. Filled with plenty of action, humor, and just a sense of fun, we think you’ll enjoy this episode. Plus, you’ll find out about the epic grudge match between Val and Karl Urban. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one.

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The film covers three divorcées who seek reparation for their ex-husbands who left them for younger women. The film was a surprise hit and reinvigorated the three actresses careers. 

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Tracy recommends checking out the 1903 film The Great Train Robbery to see one of the earliest narrative films and it was made just a few years from the old west itself. His next pick is Stagecoach starring John Wayne and directed by John Ford. His last selection is True Grit directed by the Coen brothers starring Hailee Steifeld, Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin.

Val suggests you watch Tombstone, the classic Val Kilmer film. 3:10 to Yuma, the 2007 version with Christian Bale and Russel Crowe. Finally she suggests the Magnificent Seven (2016) starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, and Peter Sarsgaard. 

Last, but certainly not least was Jake’s selection of Big Jake (1971) starring John Wayne and the last film George Sherman directed. His second selection is Silverado (1985) and its star studded cast including John Cleese, Danny Glover, and Kevin Costner. His final selection is Back to the Future 3 with Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. 

We hope you’ll check out some of these films and for the rest of July, we are talking about movies bringing people back together. Our next movie is The First Wives Club, followed by Red, and then ending with Muppets Take Manhattan.

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The film explores the life of Charles Foster Kane through the lenses of those who knew him, those that loved him, and those that hated him. It’s the story of a young man’s quest for love, power, and respect who reaches dazzling heights and then has a tragic downfall. Citizen Kane set so many precedents in cinematography, editing, acting, and is still very relevant to life in the modern era. 

What are your thoughts on the film? Have you seen it before? Do you appreciate its significance? Next week, the cast is reuniting for the first time post Covid, and we’re bringing our staff picks to the underappreciated genre of Western films. Then through July, we are talking about movies that reunite us, about gathering together, expressing love for life and each other.

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The sequel made news recently when it overtook Citizen Kane for the best reviewed movie on RottenTomatoes.com and since Jake and Tracy had never seen the film, we wanted to see what all the fuss was about. These are delightful films that really do work for the whole family. There’s plenty of cute scenes for the young ones, and plenty of humor and emotional sequences for the adults. It even has great co-stars of Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, and Peter Capaldi. 

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What did you think of Clifford? Should there be a Creed 3? Did Tracy say something you disagreed with? You can send all of that feedback to podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. 

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We had a couple of rules- we could not pick any superhero movies and we couldn't pick Star Wars because we all know Star Wars had a huge impact on pop culture. Other than that, we could pick anything we wanted.

We have each picked a movie that has had a huge impact on popular culture, not just when it was released but also over time. Tracy picked the classic sci-fi horror Alien, as well as the sequel Aliens. Our guest Craig picked Top Gun, the film that led to a 500% increase in Naval enlistment. Jake picked Jurassic Park, the film that made you believe they could actually clone dinosaurs. Finally, Val picked Fight Club, which is something we can't really talk about because the first of rule of Fight Club and all of that.

What is a film you think had a huge impact on pop culture? Let us know in the comments below.

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This biographical film centers around Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger who has dreamed of playing football at the University of Notre Dame since he was a child. He has to overcome obstacles of learning disabilities, the expense of attending the University, and people constantly questioning if he has the ability to achieve his dream. It’s a stirring true story that made our group want to punch a priest in the face as well as shed a few tears at the end.

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theme of growth, change, overcoming obstacles, and movies that make us

feel good with this week’s episode featuring Brittany Runs a Marathon.

In this film, Brittany (Jillian Bell) lives in New York City and struggles with

her weight and self esteem. She sets out to better herself and eventually

wants to run in the New York Marathon. It’s much more than the typical out

of shape funny character that then changes and loses a ton of weight and

everything is perfect. Brittany struggles and there are times where she is

not a good person, but she overcomes the setbacks and struggles to

continue to grow. It has more language than the typical movies we review,

so we want to alert you in case that is something you are cautious of. It’s

funny, it’s heartbreaking, it’s got some real depth and is one heck of a film

debut for director Paul Downs Colaizzo

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fever! We’re excited to spend the month talking about films that deal with

growth, change, and that make you feel good.

Our first selection is the 2014 film Chef that was written, co-produced,

starring, and directed by Jon Favreau. Favreau plays a chef who, after a

public altercation with a food critic, loses his job at a popular Los Angeles

restaurant and begins to operate a food truck with his young son. The script

was semi-autobiographical, incorporating parts of Favreau's life into the

main character, such as being a father while having a busy career and

coming from a "broken home"; Favreau also drew a comparison between

his career as a director and Carl's career as a chef; he stepped down from

directing major studio films to go "back to basics" and create Chef on a

smaller budget, much like Carls resignation from a popular restaurant to

work in a food truck.

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that features a sentient tire named Robert that has psychokinetic powers.

Yes, you read that right, a sentient tire who can use its mind power to kill.

Directed by French director Quentin Dupieux and was shown at the

Cannes Film Festival in 2010 to positive reviews. It’s a very meta movie

that deals with the filmmaking and viewing process, as well as being about

a killer tire. If you’re in the mood for something weird, unique, and bizarre,

you can’t choose many films better than Rubber. The film is available for

free on many streaming services including Crackle and Vudu.

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We talk about what worked, what didn’t and overall how the film was. Was it an improvement over the theatrical cut? Did Zack Snyder deliver what the fans wanted? Should we restore the Snyderverse? We talk about it all, and you’ll want to hear it all!

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Directed by Terry Gilliam, whose film library includes Twelve Monkeys, The Fischer King, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and more. This is a lower budget fantasy/sci-fi film that has a star studded cast including Sean Connery, Michael Palin, Shelley Duvall, Ian Holm and deals with celestial workers who instead of patching the holes in the universe, decide to travel through time and get rich. A young boy gets wrapped up in the adventure and they must survive the Titanic, Ancient Greece, and eventually pure, unadulterated Evil.

What are your thoughts on the film? It’s a gateway film to the mind of one of the most interesting and unique directors working today. Next week, we are discussing the film Rubber, yes, a film about a sentient, killer tire.  As always, you can reach us at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. 

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we start off with the 1993 film So I Married an Ax Murder starring Mike

Meyers, and Nancy Travis.

Myers plays Charlie MacKenzie, a man afraid of commitment until he

meets Harriet (Travis), who works at a butcher shop and may be a serial

killer. Myers also plays his own character's father, Stuart.

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Time Bandits. As always, you can reach us at

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month, we each selected a Director with offbeat, unique, and interesting

points of view/films.

Tracy discussed three films from the library of Darren Aronofsky: The

Fountain, The Wrestler, and Black Swan. Three very different films, but still

work together in excellent character development and cinematography.

Jake selected Tim Burton and discusses Edward Scissorhands, Batman

Returns, and Corpse Bride. Jake talks about how these three films show

the depth and reach of Burton’s library, but each has his distinctive

flourishes. Val selected Robert Rodriguez and took a slightly different

approach and discusses the different phases of his film library. From his

independent work on El Mariachi and From Dusk to Dawn and moving into

Spy Kids and his work as a producer, and then into his short films with

Demi Lovato, Lady Gaga, and as the director of her favorite episode of the

Mandolorian.

What are your thoughts on these directors? Next week, it’s the start of

March Madness as we take on films that deal with the weird, unusual, and

surprising. As always, you can reach us at

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Us! This week we are discussing the 1987 film Spaceballs: The Movie

starring Rick Moranis, John Candy, and Bill Pullman.

Make sure to buckle your seatbelts because we are going to Ludicrous

levels of silliness in this episode. A screwball comedy that gently mocks

such sci-fi classics as Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien, and Planet of the Apes.

There are so many groan worthy jokes but the majority land and it’s a fun

90 minute film. It’s not on the same level as Blazing Saddles or Young

Frankenstein, but it holds up pretty well and it was a pleasant trip to

nostalgia for us.

What are your thoughts on the film? Next week it’s staff picks as we start

March Madness films and we’ll each discuss a director that is unusual and

different and three films of theirs you should check out. Will Tracy dare

pick Anthony C. Ferrante and three of the best Sharknado films? Tune in

and find out! As always, you can reach us at

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and we are discussing the 1989 film Parenthood starring Rick Moranis,

Steve Martin, and Dianne Wiest, Keanu Reeves and Joaquin Phoenix.

The film follows multiple families and how they deal with raising children

and overcoming the obstacles live throws their way. Much of the film is

based on the family and parenting experiences of director Ron Howard,

Producer Brian Grazer, and screenwriters Lowell Ganz and Babloo Mandel

who had 17 kids between them. A comedy with heart that isn’t afraid to dive

into some difficult subjects that’s worth either viewing for the first time, or

revisiting again.

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Moranis February with the screwball comedy Spaceballs. As always, you

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and we start off with the 1990 film My Blue Heaven starring Rick Moranis,

Steve Martin, and Joan Cusack.

Based on the life of Henry Hill (renamed Vinnie Antonelli), a mobster who

was placed into the witness protection program who you might know from

the film Goodfellas. The film follows FBI Agent Barney Coopersmith (Rick

Moranis) as he tries to keep Vinnie (Steve Martin) out of trouble while

waiting for him to testify for the government.

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Parenthood. As always, you can reach us at

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Val recommends checking out the work of American cinematographer Rachel Morrison, and the three films she chose are Black Panther, Cake, and Mudbound. She was the first woman nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.

Tracy selected the British cinematographer Roger Deakins and his films The Shawshank Redemption, No Country for Old Men, and Blade Runner 2049. Nominated for 15 Academy Awards and winner of two Oscars.

Last, but certainly not least was Jake’s selection of French cinematographer Philippe Rousselot and his films A River Runs Through It, Remember the Titans, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. He’s been nominated for three Academy Awards and won one.

We hope you’ll check out some of these films and for the next three months, we’ll be discussing films starring Rick Moranis. We would love to hear your reactions to any of our selections at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com.

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Taking the 1995 film starring Robin Williams as a starting point, this film creates its own identity and in many ways improves on the original. It’s got Jack Black, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gilan. 

It’s Jack Black’s top grossing movie – followed by the Kung Fu Panda films and is likely his best known role. What are your thoughts on the film? Did you like the sequel Jumanji: The Next level. Next week, we will each pick a cinematographer we love and discuss three of their films. Send us you selection and examples to podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com.

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This quirky film is about two store clerks who inadvertently erase the footage from all of the tapes in their video rental store. In order to keep the business running, they re-shoot every film in the store with their own camera, with a budget of zero dollars.

It’s a love letter to cinema and independent filmmaking while also being silly and a feel good comedy. What are your thoughts on the film? Have you seen it? Or did it slip past you when it came out in 2008? Send us feedback at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com.

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This offbeat comedy film stars Jack Black as a friar in Mexico who helps feed children at an orphanage. He begins to wrestle in matches at night to earn money for the kids, and desperately works to keep his identity a secret so he won’t be forced to leave the order. It’s the follow up to Hess’ first major Napoleon Dynamite and it has the quirky and unique vibe that film had. 

So put on your stretchy pants and join us as we talk about Luchadore wrestling and the silliness of Jack Black’s accent. What are your thoughts on the film? Is it a favorite or one you would go back and revisit? Send us feedback at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com.

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This film stars Jack Black, Steve Martin, and Owen Wilson and is a great feel good movie to start your year with. When it came out, it flew under the radar, but it really is full of heart and warmth and is about so much more than birding. If you haven’t seen it, we recommend it.

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