Tag: Magnolia Pictures
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Bob Trevino Likes It, The Assessment – 549
Two films that could’ve gone horribly wrong but are bolstered by great performances with Bob Trevino Likes It and The Assessment. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Bob Trevino Likes It BOB TREVINO LIKES IT is inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger in real life while looking for…
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Novocaine, Borderline, The Electric State, Dope Thief – 546
Jack Quaid prevents Novocaine from being a painful watch. Borderline flirts with irreverence and chaos. The Electric State shows the sorry state of creativity these days. Dope Thief is a slow start to a dramatic roller coaster ride. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Novocaine When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped,…
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Bernardo Britto for Omni Loop – 488
Writer / Director (and fellow Fighting Violet) Bernardo Britto joins to talk about his new film Omni Loop and to take a walk down the memory lane of the 8th floor of film school. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Omni Loop A quantum physicist (Mary-Louise Parker) finds herself stuck in a time loop, with…
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Josh Margolin for Thelma – 454
Writer / Director Josh Margolin is here to discuss turning June Squibb into a nonagenarian action star in Thelma, parental caretaking dynamics, and high speed mobility scooter chases. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Thelma The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA…
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The Bikeriders, Thelma, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders – 453
The summer of the threesome (ok foursome if you count the motorcycle) continues with The Bikeriders. Looking for a nonagenarian led action comedy? Look no further than Thelma. Get a frighteningly candid look at the world of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about The Bikeriders THE BIKERIDERS follows the rise…
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Review: Violent Night and Hunt
David Harbour is a surlier (and bloodier) Santa in Violent Night. Lee Jung-jae takes a crack at directing in a Korean spy thriller Hunt. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Violent Night: When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for…
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Vengeance, My Old School – 232
B.J Novak makes his feature directorial debut with Vengeance and still seems to be channeling Ryan the Temp (which is not a good thing here). Meanwhile Alan Cumming stars in the documentary My Old School about a fascinating Scottish mini-scandal. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Vengeance Ben Manalowtiz is an aspiring New York podcaster…
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Those Who Wish Me Dead, Riders of Justice, Hacks – 85
Angelina Jolie’s latest has her fighting fires and logic in Those Who Wish Me Dead. Mads Mikkelsen stars in Riders of Justice which might be a revenge film, or a comedy? Thankfully Hacks on HBO Max is definitely a comedy, and one you should watch! Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Those Who Wish Me…