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In this episode of Movie Club, we're diving into the psychological horror film, The Babadook. This Australian film, directed by Jennifer Kent, tells the story of a single mother, Amelia, who is struggling to raise her young son, Samuel, after the death of her husband.
As Amelia and Samuel's relationship becomes more strained, they begin to experience terrifying occurrences that seem to be connected to a mysterious children's book called The Babadook. Is the book responsible for the strange...
Published 03/22/23
In this week's episode of Movie Club, we take a look into one of the most critically acclaimed and thought-provoking films of the 21st century: "There Will Be Blood". Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Daniel Day-Lewis in a career-defining performance, the movie explores the brutal, cutthroat world of the oil industry in the early 20th century and the ruthless men who dominated it.
Join us as we dissect the film's stunning cinematography and its unforgettable characters, including...
Published 03/08/23
Join the Movie Club for a deep dive into the mind-bending world of David Lynch's "Inland Empire." This critically acclaimed film blurs the lines between reality and fiction, leaving viewers with a surreal experience. Our keen eyes will analyze the film's themes and share their thoughts on the captivating performances of Laura Dern and Justin Theroux. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and join us as we delve into the strange and fascinating world of "Inland Empire".
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Published 03/01/23
Join us in this episode of Movie Club Podcast as we take a journey through the galaxy with the hilarious and entertaining film, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Based on the beloved book series by Douglas Adams. With a star-studded cast, including Martin Freeman and Zooey Deschanel. Tune in as we break down the film's highlights, discuss its impact on the genre, and give our overall thoughts on this cinematic space adventure.
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Published 02/22/23
Join Kyle, Davinia and Miro, the hosts of Movie Club, as they dive into the mind-bending world of "A Scanner Darkly." Based on the novel by Philip K. Dick and starring Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., and Woody Harrelson, this sci-fi thriller will have you questioning reality. The Movie Club team will share their thoughts on the film's stunning animation, thought-provoking story, and all-star cast.
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Published 02/15/23
Gosford Park, a 2001 British murder mystery film directed by Robert Altman and starring an ensemble cast including Helen Mirren, Maggie Smith, and Michael Gambon. The film takes place in a country house in the 1930s and follows the lives of the wealthy guests and their servants as a murder occurs among them. It's unbelievably long. Listen to our episode to find out if it is worth it. You will find some shocking trivia if you have already seen it.
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Published 02/08/23
A brilliant plastic surgeon (Antonio Banderas) gets under Movie Club microscope. He is haunted by past tragedies and creates a synthetic skin that withstands damage. His guinea pig is a mysterious and volatile woman (Elena Anaya) who holds the key to his obsession.
We have some controversial observations prepared for you in this episode.
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Published 02/01/23
Movie Club looks at this violent portrayal of a home invasion where two young men take a mother, father, and son, hostage, in their vacation cabin and force them to play sadistic "games". Our discussion, packed with trivia, including unusual remarks from the director, will be, as always, topped off by our merciless rating, which might surprise you.
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Published 01/25/23
The Man Who Wasn't There was set in 1949 in Santa Rosa, California, by the Coen brothers and released in 2011 about a laconic, chain-smoking barber Ed Crane who blackmails his wife's boss and lover for money so he can invest in a dry cleaning business offered to him by scheming panzi. But everything goes terribly wrong.
Hear how wrong exactly in our fresh episode of Movie Club.
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Published 01/18/23
After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by his number one fan, he realises that the care he receives is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse. Get to know this movie better in our podcast episode and hear some examples of insanity.
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Published 01/11/23
The epic tale of Princess Mononoke tells the story of a prince cursed to turn into a demon who faces off against almost every imaginable creature and Japanese myth. The prince must halt the destruction of the forest, but it's not going to be easy with an enemy that feeds on human souls. Find out more in our episode where Davina has some passionate remarks.
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Published 01/04/23
This film tells the story of a young woman (Helen Mirren) having an affair. No, it is not THAT boring. The movie definitely comes to some weird conclusions and twists. We discuss all of that, along with the movie's tasty ending. Listen now and find out if you should invest more time in the vulgar monologues of gangster Alber Spika (Michael Gambon).
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Published 12/28/22
This is a 2006 movie based on the eponymous novel by renowned author and screenwriter Darren Aronofsky. It stars Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz and Ellen Burstyn. The film is about a scientist trying to find a cure for death to save his wife. We will discuss all aspects that make this movie unique, and you can decide if it is worth your time.
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Published 12/21/22
A film by David Cronenberg based on the novel of the same name by William S. Burroughs, Naked Lunch is a 1991 Canadian-American independent film about the adventures of William Lee (Peter Weller), a writer who is given a chance to write a true account of his experiences as an agent in so-called "Interzone." You will need to check our episode before deciding if you have the mental fortitude to watch this.
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Published 12/14/22
We reviewed the movie Mar Adentro a 2004 Spanish film by the renowned Spanish director Alejandro Amenábar. The story of Ramón Sampedro's life and belief, who became a tetraplegic after a diving accident, would change many people's view on the right to die.
Find out if the movie is as interesting as the topic and learn some interesting trivia about the film.
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Published 12/14/22
This movie recounts the adventures of M. Gustave (Ralph Fiennes), a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa (Tony Revolori), the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune. Check our review before you decide if it is worth watching.
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Published 12/14/22
We deliver discussions of well-known, strange, obscure movies from all corners of the cinema. The show offers spot-on, deep, and huronian conversations about why we like certain movies and why we definitely do not like the others so much. And rest assured that we will tell you why. You might laugh, you might agree, you might disagree and it is all good :).
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Published 12/09/22