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People want to feel supported and safe at work – and inspired to innovate. What can people working at large corporations do to create this kind of environment? Saskia Mureau is the Director of Customer Digital at the Port of Rotterdam where she is harnessing digital systems to reduce emissions. She is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where psychological safety and collaboration drive meaningful change. In this episode, Kamila sits down with Suchi to talk about why she chose to work at large corporations rather than startups. Saskia also reflects on her personal experiences, including navigating IVF while at work, and discusses how organizations can foster environments where employees feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Links: Saskia Mureau on Linkedin WHO infertility research BCG 2024 report on psychological safety in the workplace Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Final thoughts on the Middleburg Film Festival, including a refresher on Taika Waititi’s WWII satire JOJO RABBIT and foreign film favorite PARASITE; plus, the informative documentary MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND, and the Netflix biographical dramedy starring Eddie Murphy, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME.
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Final thoughts on the Middleburg Film Festival, including a refresher on Taika Waititi’s WWII satire JOJO RABBIT and foreign film favorite PARASITE; plus, the informative documentary MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND, and the Netflix biographical dramedy starring Eddie Murphy, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME.
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×It’s the Cinema Clash – Pandemic edition! We’re talkin’ random stuff, including #TheBanker #Vivarium #BlowTheManDown #TheMandalorian #TigerKing (how could we not?) and more. Stay inside, and tune in.
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the JUMANJI franchise takes its blockbuster game to THE NEXT LEVEL; Clint Eastwood fuels controversy with his telling of the RICHARD JEWELL saga; DC-area film critics reveal their top picks as awards season kicks into high gear; and the National Film Registry adds 25 titles to be preserved for all eternity, prompting us to ask, WTF?…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE AERONAUTS drift when you want them to soar; THE TWO POPES captivate with clerical conversation; and LITTLE JOE sprouts a cautionary tale about genetically-modified plants. Plus, obscure facts about popes, flowers and balloons, and what it’s like to prep for the Washington Area Film Critics Awards.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a pre-Thanksgiving podcast stuffed with a veritable smorgasbord of options including the animated return of Anna and Elsa in FROZEN II, the kindness-inducing drama A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, the heart-wrenching emotional family drama WAVES, the sharp and witty whodunnit KNIVES OUT, and an outlaws on-the-run story channels contemporary social outrage in QUEEN & SLIM. Plus: a celebration of Boujolais Nouveau Day, and a quick game of ‘two degrees of cinematic separation’.…
On this special ‘bonus edition’ of The Cinema Clash: a brief sit-down with the director and two stars of the emotional family drama WAVES - Trey Edward Shults, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Taylor Russell. We couldn’t talk plot (that would spoil the movie-going experience), so we chatted about some innovative choices in the filmmaking process. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the latest not quite a reboot, not quite a sequel version of the female-centric action adventure franchise CHARLIE’S ANGELS; Oscar-winners Matt Damon and Christian Bale fuel the testosterone-driven friendship movie FORD V FERRARI; Adam Driver pulls double-duty in the gut-wrenching relationship drama MARRIAGE STORY and the based-on-a-true-story political thriller THE REPORT; Plus, a sad but true documentary about the rise of checkbook journalism, SCANDALOUS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: WWII action drama MIDWAY seeks victory at the box office; LAST CHRISTMAS hopes to be first with the rom-com crowd; PLAYING WITH FIRE is just for kids; and the documentary FOR SAMA proves tough to watch, but worth it. Plus, we wade (briefly) into the debate over Scorcese’s fightin’ words against Marvel.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the sequel that is and isn’t TERMINATOR: DARK FATE; Edward Norton’s film noir passion project MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN; 15th Century shenanigans on Netflix with THE KING; the drama-less family drama FRANKIE; a promise to eventually see HARRIET. Plus, tracking our early picks for award season.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Final thoughts on the Middleburg Film Festival, including a refresher on Taika Waititi’s WWII satire JOJO RABBIT and foreign film favorite PARASITE; plus, the informative documentary MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND, and the Netflix biographical dramedy starring Eddie Murphy, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME.…
On this very special edition of the Cinema Clash, we’re on location at the Middleburg Film Festival to chat about the festival itself and a slew of films coming your way including PARASITE, MARRIAGE STORY, BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, THE AERONAUTS, FRANKIE, WAVES, THE REPORT, and JOJO RABBIT.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: delving deep into the dark with Joaquin Phoenix’s JOKER; plus, three foreign films, an indie, and a pair of docs. WHERE’S MY ROY COHN?, MS. PURPLE, FIRST LOVE, THE CLIMBERS, BRITT-MARIE WAS HERE, and JIM ALLISON: BREAKTHROUGH. And a shot of limoncello.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The DOWNTON ABBEY movie will charm its fans and potentially confound everyone else; The Netflix mockumentary BETWEEN TWO FERNS: THE MOVIE delivers some laughs, thanks to a who’s who of celebrity interviewees willing to play along; and Renée Zellweger showcases her versatility with an awards-worthy performance as Judy Garland in the so-so biopic JUDY.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: JLo flexes her acting chops - and more - in the scintillating stripper crime drama HUSTLERS; the film adaptation of THE GOLDFINCH is one for the birds; RAISE HELL: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS celebrates the legacy of a wise and witty maverick in the world of political journalism; LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE celebrates the pioneering path and versatility of a music superstar; and FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES celebrates the origins and sustainability of an iconic Broadway musical.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The Losers reunite to confront Pennywise in the epically creepy IT CHAPTER TWO; a British whistleblower puts her conscience above the law in an effort to stop an unjust war in the biographical drama OFFICIAL SECRETS; and two adult sisters flounder in a sea of family dysfunction in the quirky indie BEFORE YOU KNOW IT.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON inspires despite a few potholes along the way; the documentary LOVE, ANTOSHA proves heartbreaking as it recounts the brief life of a cinematic talent lost too soon; the Netflix rom-com FALLING INN LOVE sparks a lame attempt to defend the INNdefensible; TRAVIS SCOTT: LOOK MOM I CAN FLY sheds light on the mercurial rap star’s ascent in the music world; and the Netflix documentary AMERICAN FACTORY just may top them all.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Mike Banning is back – for better or worse – in the action/drama ANGEL HAS FALLEN; a new bride seeks to evade in-laws from hell in the campy horror movie READY OR NOT; and a Danish documentary filmmaker turns a fascinating mystery into a weird ride with COLD CASE HAMMARSKJOLD.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Kids say – and do – the darndest things in the LOL funny adult comedy GOOD BOYS; a British teenager of Pakistani descent harnesses the power of Springsteen's music to find his own voice in the feel-good dramedy BLINDED BY THE LIGHT; a young man with Down Syndrome pursues his dream of becoming a pro wrestler in the inspirational buddies-on-the-road indie THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON; and solid casting may not be enough to justify the sudsy American remake of the Danish film AFTER THE WEDDING.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN aims to unleash a puddle of tears; DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD is a gas – for kids; THE KITCHEN is no place for three talented women; BRIAN BANKS puts a flawed criminal justice system in the hot seat; and TEL AVIV ON FIRE brings a spark of humor and farce to the Israeli-Palestinian divide.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a spin-off embraces its cheesiness and delivers a fun ride, FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW; plus, two intriguing documentaries about icons in their respective fields – MIKE WALLACE IS HERE and DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Quentin Tarantino delivers a star-studded, meandering fairy tale that’s playful and grim in ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD; the documentary THE GREAT HACK explores how Cambridge Analytica mined and manipulated the personal data of millions of people around the world; Awkwafina balances comedy and drama in a bittersweet film about life and death, THE FAREWELL; and Charlie continues his 1980's retrospective with the cult classic, THE GOONIES.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE LION KING seeks to reclaim Pride Rock with new animation and a familiar story; the action comedy STUBER could use a serious Lyft; the documentary BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE struggles to make waves; and MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE dives into the connection between a legendary folk singer and his Norwegian muse.…
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On this special edition of the Cinema Clash: insights and highlights from AFIDOCS 2019, including the new theatrical release MAIDEN, a documentary about an all-female crew that stunned the yacht racing world in 1989.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a look at what’s swinging into theaters in time for the long July 4th weekend, including Marvel’s post-Endgame superhero adventure SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME and the Beatle-maniacal romantic dramedy YESTERDAY.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the MIB sci-fi action adventure franchise attempts a fresh start with MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL; Mindy Kaling writes and co-stars in the workplace comedy drama LATE NIGHT; a great cast and dark wit bring some life to THE DEAD DON’T DIE zom-com; music, peace, love and logistics propel the documentary WOODSTOCK: THREE DAYS THAT DEFINED A GENERATION; and some early thoughts on TOY STORY 4.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the X-Men franchise limps across the finish line with DARK PHOENIX; the documentaries PAVAROTTI and ECHO IN THE CANYON soar highest when the (opera and folk) music plays; and a philosophical courier gets caught in a robbery gone bad in the social satire meets crime drama French-language film, THE FALL OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Taron Egerton soars as Elton John in the ‘middle of the (yellow brick) road’ musical fantasy biopic ROCKETMAN; Octavia Spencer commands the screen – and the scream- in the conventional teen horror flick MA; and a Keanu Reeves cameo single-handedly saves the formulaic Netflix RomCom ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE.…
On this edition of The Cinema Clash: a major battle over the live-action remake of ALADDIN; a unanimous decision on the high school comedy BOOKSMART; a non-decision on the arty French film NON-FICTION; a partial victory on the Werner Herzog documentary MEETING GORBACHEV; and an amicable draw on the first feature-length documentary about Moe Berg, THE SPY BEHIND HOME PLATE.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The wildly entertaining and violent John Wick saga continues with an action-packed CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM; Bailey the dog’s ‘purpose’ gets explored again (and again and again) in the sappy sequel A DOG’S JOURNEY; Fate, destiny and immigration all intervene in the YA RomDram THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR; and William Shakespeare discovers it sucks to go home again in the British drama ALL IS TRUE. Plus, a quick preview of next month’s AFIDOCS Festival.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Ryan Reynolds lends his voice to an iconic video-game character in the live-action adventure POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU; a veteran ensemble of Hollywood golden girls ‘bring it on’ in the bittersweet comedy POMS; the letters and poems of Emily Dickinson reveal a bevy of surprises in the quirky biographical dramedy WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY; and strictly for the arthouse crowd, the gritty tale of a mesmerizing DOGMAN.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron pair up in the political romantic comedy LONG SHOT; animated dolls embrace their differences and defects in the well-meaning kids movie UGLYDOLLS; the true story of legendary Soviet ballet dancer and defector Rudolph Nureyev leaps onto the big screen in THE WHITE CROW; the Netflix documentary KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE traces the grassroots path of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and three other women who took on the political establishment in the recent midterm elections; and LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT mixes film noir with an epic cinematic feat.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: spoiler-free thoughts on the juggernaut that is AVENGERS: ENDGAME; the presence of a Dame can’t save the British spy drama RED JOAN; and Elle Fanning sings it out of the park in the feel-good indie TEEN SPIRIT.
Tune in to the latest edition of the Cinema Clash: Take 5. Give us five minutes, and we’ll give you our take on the somewhat lighthearted DC Comics superhero movie SHAZAM!
On this inaugural edition of the short-format CINEMA CLASH: TAKE FIVE, Charlie and Hannah review the new live-action remake of the Disney classic DUMBO.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Jordan Peele unleashes the horror and the humor in US, his provocative follow-up to ‘Get Out’; THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT turns a story about high-speed information transfer into a financial thriller; THE AFTERMATH takes a potentially intriguing post-WWII drama and turns it into a superficial, sudsy love story; and the foreign film THE INVISIBLES blends biography, drama and history to tell the story of four Jews who survived Nazi Germany by hiding in plain sight.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the less-than-wonderful but certainly okay animated adventure, WONDER PARK; teens on the verge of adulthood endure love in the time of cystic fibrosis in the romantic drama FIVE FEET APART; a Chilean romdramedy adds a surname and Julianne Moore to create an Americanized version, GLORIA BELL; Idris Elba makes his directorial debut with a mediocre film about Jamaican gangs, music, drugs and salvation in YARDIE; and a biographical drama about the late controversial photographer Robert MAPPLETHORPE. Plus, a smidge of #AgreeOrDisagree about – stuff.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The MCU goes full-throttle on the girl power with the introduction of CAPTAIN MARVEL; the past and present collide in the intriguing German drama TRANSIT; and a mild-mannered choir director leads a double-life as a bold environmental activist in the quirky Icelandic eco-dramedy WOMAN AT WAR. Plus, #AgreeOrDisagree tackles Bond casting, a Rotten Tomatoes controversy, and other hot topics dominating the Twitterverse.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the animated RUBEN BRANDT, COLLECTOR is perfect for art lovers who also happen to like fantasy, film noir and heist movies; the narco thriller BIRDS OF PASSAGE dives into the origins of the Colombian drug trade; the IMAX documentary APOLLO 11 proves worthy of a second shout-out; and a big-time clash over what worked and what didn’t at the host-less OSCARS.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: closing the book on the adventures of Hiccup and Toothless in HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD; Plus, our final best guesses on what could win, should win, or will win at the OSCARS. Listen now, so you can hold us accountable next week!
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the sci-fi fantasy adventure movie ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL; the romantic comedy satire ISN’T IT ROMANTIC; the black comedy slasher film sequel HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U; the truly epic Oscar-nominated foreign language film NEVER LOOK AWAY; and a little gem of a tragicomedy, TO DUST. Plus, an early shout-out to the APOLLO 11 documentary and a quick round of #AgreeOrDisagree. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART isn’t totally awesome but still entertains; WHAT MEN WANT attempts to reboot a 2000 romantic comedy, with a gender swap; Liam Neeson’s revenge thriller COLD PURSUIT evokes a chilling sense of deja vu; and the Oscar-nominated SHORTS deliver gut punches galore. Plus #AgreeOrDisagree tackles movie-theater etiquette.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: A young woman takes on a Mexican drug cartel to save her friend in MISS BALA; horror, satire and art converge in the Netflix film VELVET BUZZSAW; a somewhat unlikeable foursome struggle to find meaning in the offbeat romantic dramedy UNTOGETHER; Hannah finally weighs in on THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS; and, a new round of awards-season #AgreeOrDisagree. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: magic meets the modern world in the new telling of an old legend about the mythical sword in the stone, THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING; an A-list cast can’t save the stylized thriller about a fishing boat captain with a moral dilemma, SERENITY; the documentary WHO WILL WRITE OUR HISTORY honors the work of a clandestine group of Polish Jews determined to fight the Nazis with the only weapons they had - pen and paper; Netflix takes a behind-the-scenes look at a luxury music festival gone bust in the documentary FYRE: THE GREATEST PARTY THAT NEVER HAPPENED; and TNT brings film noir to the small screen with I AM THE NIGHT, a six-episode suspense drama starring Chris Pine. Plus, the latest round of #AgreeOrDisagree. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: shards of agreement and disagreement over GLASS, the conclusion to an M.Night Shyamalan trilogy 20 years in the making; general consensus on the biographical drama about legendary slapstick comedy duo STAN & OLLIE (aka Laurel & Hardy); a heated exchange over Poland’s Oscar hopeful, COLD WAR; and round two of our new segment “Agree or Disagree”. Tweet us @TheCinemaClash using the hashtag #AgreeOrDisagree to join the fun!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Hits and misses from the Golden Globes; THE UPSIDE (and downside) to an American remake of a superb French indie; Nicole Kidman disappears into the role of a tormented detective in the bleak drama DESTROYER; Non-actors add authenticity and heartbreak to Lebanon’s submission for Best Foreign Film, CAPERNAUM; and we try out a new segment called “Agree or Disagree”. Tweet us @TheCinemaClash using the hashtag #AgreeOrDisagree and we’ll give it our best shot!…
On this special edition of the Cinema Clash, Hannah and Charlie reveal their respective picks for the Top 10 films of 2018. Spoiler alert! There’s ONE movie that landed in the same spot for both, and another that came close. Beyond that, two very different takes on what films proved worthy of year-end accolades. What made the final cut? Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a disappointing political biopic with Christian Bale as a prosthetically-perfect Dick Cheney, VICE; an affecting adaptation of the James Baldwin novel, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK; a dramatized salute to real-life superhero ‘RBG’, ON THE BASIS OF SEX; and a fresh spin on a classic Marvel superhero, SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. Plus, an interactive challenge to our listeners with access to the Netflix special, BLACK MIRROR: BANDERSNATCH.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a superhero origin story that’s bloated but not a total washout, AQUAMAN; a movie musical that doubles as both a sequel and a remake, MARY POPPINS RETURNS; and a ‘Transformers’ origin movie that’s packed with action and heart, BUMBLEBEE. Plus, a fine but forgettable Jennifer Lopez chick flick dramedy, SECOND ACT; a serviceable apocalyptic thriller with a killer cast, BIRD BOX (streaming on Netflix); and an offbeat Korean war drama filled with music, farce, bloodshed and dance, SWING KIDS. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: an eclectic mix of films, including an experimental and provocative musical drama VOX LUX; the family addiction drama BEN IS BACK, starring Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges; the new – but not really new ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL; a quietly affecting Japanese film with awards potential, SHOPLIFTERS; and a surprisingly informative and entertaining documentary about industrial musicals, BATHTUBS OVER BROADWAY. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: ROMA makes a big splash on the award circuit; a Kipling classic gets a questionable makeover in MOWGLI: LEGEND OF THE JUNGLE; a teen beauty pageant sets the stage for a formulaic but heartwarming message movie, DUMPLIN’; High School Musical gets the zombie treatment in ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE; and the documentary DIVIDE AND CONQUER: THE STORY OF ROGER AILES explores the rise and fall of a controversial media giant. Plus, initial thoughts on the selection of Kevin Hart to host the 2019 Oscars. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Three strong female leads and a witty script could make THE FAVOURITE a royal favorite among fans of period dramedies; some of the worst films of 2018; a preview of the Washington Area Film Critics Association awards as voting gets underway; and serious debate over a veteran writer/director’s contention that today’s audiences don’t take movies seriously enough. Tune in!…
On this Thanksgiving edition of the Cinema Clash: CREED II puts up a good fight while ROBIN HOOD does not; Willem Dafoe channels Vincent Van Gogh AT ETERNITY’S GATE; and a child prodigy rises to culinary fame in the documentary CHEF FLYNN. Plus, a quick recap of what you should be seeing over the long holiday weekend. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The not so fantastic FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD; the absolutely fantastic GREEN BOOK; the way better than expected INSTANT FAMILY; the surprisingly flat political drama THE FRONT RUNNER; the see-it-now-on-Netflix Coen Brothers anthology THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS; and Sweden’s extremely weird yet intriguing Oscar hopeful, BORDER. Plus, quick takes on DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH, BOY ERASED, A PRIVATE WAR and more! And we mourn the loss of two movie icons, with a ‘Rest in Peace’ red blend. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Despite its faults, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY will rock you with the music of Queen; Disney’s THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS is underwhelming but still serves its target demographic; VIPER CLUB misfires as a well-intentioned homage to journalists who put themselves in harm’s way; and the documentary ON HER SHOULDERS shares the remarkable story of 23-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner and genocide survivor Nadia Murad.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: highlights from the Middleburg Film Festival, including the newly-released family caregiving drama WHAT THEY HAD and the biopic drama CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?; Plus, a lesson in great acting and irresponsible parenthood in the indie drama WILDLIFE, and two documentaries – one delving into the art world, THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING, and another about the legendary New York City nightclub STUDIO 54.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a return to the horror that is HALLOWEEN; an introspective homage to an American hero in the space biopic FIRST MAN; a father-son story about the vicious cycle of addiction in BEAUTIFUL BOY; a cautionary tale about political tribalism in the disturbingly timely satire THE OATH; a gripping thriller from Denmark about an emergency dispatcher and a kidnapping in THE GUILTY; a documentary about a master of street photography in GARRY WINOGRAND: ALL THINGS ARE PHOTOGRAPHABLE; and a baseball comeback journey – perhaps - in the documentary LATE LIFE: THE CHIEN-MING WANG STORY.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a less toxic take than most on the twisted comic book (anti)superhero VENOM; stellar reviews for Cooper and Gaga in A STAR IS BORN; mixed reaction to a gripping documentary about a quirky rock climber in FREE SOLO; a brief assessment of Robert Redford’s (alleged) farewell performance in THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN; a toast to four iconic actresses and their enduring friendship in the documentary TEA WITH THE DAMES; and our newest nominee for best indie actress - Mary Elizabeth Winstead in ALL ABOUT NINA.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the formulaic Kevin Hart comedy NIGHT SCHOOL; a biographical drama about French writer COLETTE in the early 20th Century; and two documentaries – HAL for the cinephiles, and THE SCIENCE FAIR for the nerds and over-achievers among us. Plus, a beer that’s spot on.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS builds on the legacy of classic family-friendly films from the ‘80s; LIFE ITSELF attempts to spew enough multi-generational melodrama to reel in fans of ‘This Is Us’; LIZZIE revisits the notorious case of a New England couple chopped to death in 1892; Michael Moore’s anti-Trump documentary FAHRENHEIT 11/9 asks ‘How the f*** did we get here, and how do we get out?’; BLAZE pays homage to a little-known icon of the lesser-known ‘Texas Outlaw Music’ movement; THE CHILDREN ACT mixes legal drama and melancholy to deliver a quiet, compelling indie; and the documentary LOVE, GILDA reminds us why we loved Gilda Radner.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE PREDATOR attempts to reinvent a classic series (Oh, the horror!); A SIMPLE FAVOR pairs Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in a twisty thriller; WHITE BOY RICK dramatizes the true story of a teen drug informant-turned-dealer in 1980s Detroit; an arthouse drama from Zambia, I AM NOT A WITCH, casts a spell over Charlie; and Hannah defends the appeal of puppies with a purpose in the documentary PICK OF THE LITTER.…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: KIN suffers from an identity crisis as a road-trip crime drama buddy movie with a sci-fi twist; Israeli secret agents track down a notorious Nazi in the fact-based drama OPERATION FINALE; the melancholy biopic NICO, 1988 explores the final days of an alternative rock icon; THE BOOKSHOP is anything but a page-turner; and JOHN McENROE – IN THE REALM OF PERFECTION could be the strangest sports documentary ever.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS is a disgrace to both humans and puppets; PAPILLION revisits the true story of a classic prison break; THE WIFE generates early Oscar buzz for veteran actress Glenn Close; JULIET, NAKED charms as a “slight but sweet” romantic drama; SKATE KITCHEN ‘shreds’ light on the world of teenage girl skateboarders in NYC; and SUPPORT THE GIRLS features a talented ensemble cast in a so-so dramedy about scantily-clad waitresses at a Hooters-style “family” restaurant called Double Whammies.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Should you buy into the hype of the romantic comedy CRAZY RICH ASIANS, or risk a more lethal route with the pulse-pounding thriller MILE 22? The documentary SCOTTY AND THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD exposes one man’s dedication to the ‘service’ of the rich and famous, and on the indie front, a quirky new adaptation of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Lord, what fools these mortals be! Let the Clash begin.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT scales to great heights. But is it a great film? GENERATION WEALTH will make you feel better about not being insanely rich; LOVE, CECIL pays homage to a legendary photographer, designer and diarist; DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS aims to woo fans of the wuxia fantasy genre; and THE BLEEDING EDGE may prove nightmarish if you have any kind of medical device implanted in your body. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Lily James and the music of ABBA score big in MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN; Crime-drama sequel THE EQUALIZER 2 struggles to ‘lyft’ up to the level of its killer predecessor; EIGHTH GRADE nails the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence; BLINDSPOTTING hits the drama/humor sweet spot for a timely verse on race and class; the probing documentary DARK MONEY exposes the deep roots of campaign finance fraud; and GAUGIN: VOYAGE TO TAHITI paints the French post-impressionist artist into a creepy corner. Plus, we purr over some late-breaking casting news. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Dracula and family board a cruise for the latest installment of the animated monster franchise, HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION; the life and times of Elvis Presley serve as a metaphor for the rise and decline of America in the cross-country roadtrip documentary, THE KING; a feud between neighbors escalates beyond repair in the dark Icelandic dramedy, UNDER THE TREE; and we ‘branch out’ with a tasty cabernet sauvignon. Tune in! (plus #Skyscraper #EighthGrade)…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the family-friendly superhero sequel, ANT-MAN AND THE WASP; a strange, absurdist social satire, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU; two intriguing documentaries, WHITNEY and THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS; a historical drama with two strong leads and zero buzz, WOMAN WALKS AHEAD; and a fine foreign film, THE CAKEMAKER, paired with a decadent red blend.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a bleak sequel to SICARIO, DAY OF THE SOLDADO with a return to the US/Mexico border; an absorbing psychodrama about a lonely woman named NANCY who may or may not have been kidnapped as a child; a dysfunctional family road-trip dramedy about BOUNDARIES, with stars who outshine the script; and a warped western about a bumbling pioneer determined to rescue and marry a DAMSEL not in distress.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a disappointing return to JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM; a fascinating story goes afoul in THE CATCHER WAS A SPY; a gut-churning documentary about corporatization and cruelty in our food supply chain, EATING ANIMALS; a ridiculous documentary about a fashion icon who deems her own story boring in WESTWOOD: PUNK. ICON. ACTIVIST.; and a recap of the highs and lows of the AFI DOCS Festival in DC.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a worthy sequel to a recent classic about an animated family of superheroes, INCREDIBLES 2; an adult comedy inspired by a true story about some friends’ decades-long game of TAG; a family drama centered around a Brooklyn couple whose four-year-old son is gender-questioning, A KID LIKE JAKE; a charming indie about a father and daughter bonding over a shared love of music, HEARTS BEAT LOUD; and an “experimental film” that intrigued Charlie and repulsed Hannah (during the 15 minutes she managed to watch), THE MISANDRISTS. Plus, a teaser of our coverage of the AFI DOCS festival in DC. Let the clash begin!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash – two heist movies, big and small split the critics - Hannah says Ocean's 8 shows promise while Charlie avows American Animals delivers the goods; a B-movie crime drama with an A-list cast in Hotel Artemis; and documentaries honoring the television icon, Fred Rogers; the human history with mountains; and an ill-fated football (aka soccer) team from Brazil in Nossa Chape.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a romantic drama wrapped in a disaster movie based on a true story, ADRIFT; yet another documentary about a large figure in the fashion industry, though you may not know his name, THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ANDRÉ; legendary director Stanley Kubrick’s unsung right-hand man finally gets his due in a documentary sure to appeal to cinephiles, FILMWORKER, and staff and celebrity guests of a classic New York hotel dish on what makes the place so special in the entertaining documentary ALWAYS AT THE CARLYLE.…
On this Memorial Day weekend edition of the Cinema Clash: the far-far-away galaxy’s most iconic pilot gets his own movie in SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY; a six-year-old orphan struggles to adapt to new surroundings in the Catalan-language drama SUMMER 1993; a young struggles getting back on his feet in the Baltimore-based indie SOLLERS POINT; and the world’s most famous (and obnoxious) internet troll makes no apologies in the VOD documentary TROLL INC.…
The Cinema Clash returns with spirited discourse on: the witty and warped anti-superhero sequel DEADPOOL 2; the formulaic yet entertaining veteran female ensemble comedy BOOK CLUB; the dreadful canine version of ‘Miss Congenialty’, SHOW DOGS; a star-studded cinematic adaptation of the classic Anton Chekhov play, THE SEAGULL; and a foreign film that almost skews mainstream, the “post-war comedy with chutzpah,” BYE BYE GERMANY.…
On this quick edition of the Cinema Clash: The team behind JUNO and YOUNG ADULT is back with TULLY, a dramedy about postpartum depression; Ruth Bader Ginsburg proves why she’s – justifiably - a cultural icon in the documentary RBG; and the first woman judge appointed to the West Bank’s religious courts gets profiled in THE JUDGE. Tune in!…
On this special edition of the Cinema Clash: We go LIVE on Radiostpete.com to discuss and debate the biggest release of the week, AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR, as well as some alternate options for those averse to epic superhero films, including: the haunting British indie GHOST STORIES; a music-centric gem called MODERN LIFE IS RUBBISH; and the Netflix original documentary series BOBBY KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the Amy Schumer comedy I FEEL PRETTY delivers a positive message and a few good laughs; the festival circuit darling THE RIDER features a raw and authentic performance by a real cowboy playing a version of his injured self; mystery abounds in the unsettling yet captivating sci-fi thriller THE ENDLESS; Andie McDowall and Chris O’Dowd headline an observational drama about loss, grief and family dynamics in LOVE AFTER LOVE; and GODARD MON AMOUR dives into the enigma that is French New Wave filmmaking legend Jean-Luc Godard. Oui, Hannah skipped that one.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The Rock makes ‘Rampage’ survivable; the political drama ‘Beirut’ is more spy filler than thriller; ‘Borg vs McEnroe’ serves up an unconventional sports biopic; Michelle Pfeiffer answers the question, ‘Where Is Kyra’?; and the question remains, how did Zachary Quinto, Jenny Slate and Jon Hamm end up in ‘Aardvark’?…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a raunchy comedy flips the script on an age-old formula; an arty drama – both literally and figuratively; a stirring post-Holocaust story about a Hungarian town shrouded in guilt; a sports drama based on a volleyball true story; and a charming glimpse into the life of a world-renowned violinist. BLOCKERS, THE FINAL PORTRAIT, 1945, THE MIRACLE SEASON, ITZHAK…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Steven Spielberg pays homage to the 80s in the action adventure sci-fi movie READY PLAYER ONE; stellar performances make the immersive World War One drama JOURNEY’S END a journey worth taking; THE CHINA HUSTLE documentary blows the lid off yet another failure of the financial market system; and PERFECT follows the ups and downs of Canada’s synchronized swimming team as it attempts to qualify for the Olympics.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: A quirky stop-motion animated film from Wes Anderson featuring talking dogs exiled to a trash island in Japan; a sappy romantic drama about a girl with a rare disease and the guy who loves her; a twisted dark comedy starring Zoey Deutch as a rebellious teen with major daddy issues; and a documentary about ramen noodles. #IsleOfDogs #MidnightSunMovie #FlowerTheMovie #RamenHeads…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Alicia Vikander headlines a ‘just fine’ remake of TOMB RAIDER; Nick Robinson charms in the groundbreaking romantic comedy LOVE, SIMON; Wicked satire makes THE DEATH OF STALIN a must-see for political junkies; the Israeli drama FOXTROT packs a powerful punch – and stirs some controversy; and art lovers may choose to go LEANING INTO THE WIND for a documentary about British artist/environmentalist Andy Goldsworthy.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Ava DuVernay’s flawed adaptation of the classic children’s novel, A WRINKLE IN TIME; a solid cast elevates the mediocre dark-comedy crime drama, GRINGO; an aging couple takes a final, meandering roadtrip in THE LEISURE SEEKER; a lonely woman adopts an alter-ego while learning English in the American-Japanese drama, OH, LUCY!; and a manipulative student takes advantage of an obsessed teacher in the timely – or not so timely - SUBMISSION.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the brutal mystery spy thriller RED SPARROW; the brutal action crime drama DEATH WISH; two documentaries that reveal secrets of Hollywood, BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMAR STORY and ACTORS OF SOUND: A FOLEY ART DOCUMENTARY; and a few quick predictions ahead of the ACADEMY AWARDS. Tune in!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Everyone’s fighting for survival – in the action comedy GAME NIGHT, the cerebral sci-fi thriller ANNIHILATION, and the small British indie THE PARTY. Let the games – and the clash begin!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: An African superhero rocks the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the highly-anticipated BLACK PANTHER; a prehistoric soccer match kicks up some forgettable fluff in EARLY MAN; a trio of strong, compassionate women help shoot HEROIN(E) to the top of the list for best Documentary Short at the Oscars; and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc hosts a cross-country roadtrip for music history buffs in the MAX 3D documentary AMERICA’S MUSICAL JOURNEY.…
On this copious edition of the Cinema Clash: two major releases about love and danger, FIFTY SHADES FREED and PETER RABBIT; two foreign-language films heavy on relationships and family dynamics, A FANTASTIC WOMAN and HAPPY END; two indies with musical overtones, BECKS and BASMATI BLUES; and the OSCAR-NOMINATED animated and live-action SHORTS. And a lusty red zinfandel.…
On this ‘international’ edition of the Cinema Clash: the animated, ancient story of a Muslim hero named BILAL; the gripping German revenge drama IN THE FADE; Lebanon’s Oscar-nominated courtroom drama, THE INSULT; an alien horror movie from Japan with a psychological twist, BEFORE WE VANISH; and a small comedy drama that lit up Charlie’s world, DIM THE FLOURESCENTS.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a semi-split over the ‘epic’ finale of a Young Adult dystopian franchise, MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE; major battle lines are drawn over the brutally violent western drama HOSTILES; and surprises, snubs, scandals and shoe-ins floating throughout the OSCAR NOMINATIONS.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: U.S. Special Forces ride to victory in 12 STRONG, a war movie with a western vibe; Annette Bening channels Oscar-winner Gloria Grahame (who?) in the sanitized romantic melodrama FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL; Nicolas Cage lends star power to a dark horror comedy about parents who act on the urge to kill their obnoxious kids in the cult-classic wannabe, MOM AND DAD; and a glimpse into the inner-workings of President Obama’s smart and compassionate foreign-policy team proves downright depressing in the documentary, THE FINAL YEAR.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: A villainous Hugh Grant nearly upstages a warm-hearted bear in the superb sequel PADDINGTON 2; Liam Neeson is forced to employ his particular skills – this time, on a train - in the all-too-familiar action thriller THE COMMUTER; and Daniel Day-Lewis reaps what he sews as a fastidious dressmaker in his (allegedly) final film, the period drama PHANTOM THREAD. Plus, a brief AWARDS SEASON update, and a look ahead at what promises to be a crazy busy week at the movies.…
On this special year-end edition of the Cinema Clash: Charlie and Hannah count down their respective top five Best Movies of 2017. Plus, a veritable smorgasbord of honorable mentions. Did your favorites make the cut? Tune in and find out!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Hugh Jackman is indeed THE GREATEST SHOWMAN; The Bellas hit a sour note in PITCH PERFECT 3; Spielberg, Streep and Hanks deliver a timely message with THE POST; Christopher Plummer is good, but it’s hard to erase what might have been with Kevin Spacey in ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD; Margot Robbie and Allison Janney score high marks in the quirky biopic I, TONYA; and what’s up with DOWNSIZING? Let the clash begin!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The critic-proof saga continues with STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI; animated bull FERDINAND enters the ring in a fine but forgettable flick for kids; Timothee Chalamet is the name to remember this awards season for CALL ME BY YOUR NAME; a Finnish drama, THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE comes with a heaping side of deadpan humor; and let’s face it, THE THOUSAND FACES OF DUNJIA, will only appeal to fans of Chinese wuxia films. Let the clash begin!…
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1:16:00On this special, expanded edition of the Cinema Clash: Gary Oldman shines as Winston Churchill in the WWII drama DARKEST HOUR; Sally Hawkins captivates as a mute in love with an aquatic creature in the adult fairy tale THE SHAPE OF WATER; Woody Allen directs a good cast in a mediocre period drama, WONDER WHEEL; Plus, the winners, losers, shocks, surprises, disappointments and debate surrounding the Washington, DC Area Film Critics Awards. With special guest, WAFCA critic and Cinema Clash devotee Christian Hamaker!…
On this edition of The Cinema Clash: THE DISASTER ARTIST is rather brilliant, if you see THE ROOM first; Charlie champions Norway’s entry in the Oscar race, THELMA while Hannah prefers the Swiss contender, THE DIVINE ORDER; plus, two movies that won’t make the cut for any awards – the South Korean heist film THE SWINDLERS, and the formulaic fractured family Hallmark-esque drama, KEPLER’S DREAM.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The superhero force du jour, JUSTICE LEAGUE; two must-see potential Oscar contenders, THREE BILLBOARDS and MUDBOUND; a heartwarming family film, WONDER; a faith-based cartoon for young ‘uns about the first Christmas, THE STAR; a French drama about AIDS activism in the early 1990s, BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM); a documentary on the life and potential legacy of BILL NYE: SCIENCE GUY; and a small indie (with a rugged Matt Bomer) about father-son bonding in Big Sky Country, WALKING OUT.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: All aboard for Kenneth Branagh’s take on Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS; Greta Gerwig makes a solid directorial debut with the coming-of-age comedy-drama LADY BIRD; Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell and Laurence Fishburne shine in Richard Linklater’s bittersweet comedy-drama-war-roadtrip movie LAST FLAG FLYING; and the ‘clash’ intensifies over a raw, authentic foreign film about a gay romance on a remote farm in England, GOD’S OWN COUNTRY.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THOR: RAGNAROK rocks it as the most fun flick of the week; A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS is a pretty bad sequel; LBJ feels all too familiar but still manages to be interesting; NOVITIATE takes you into the world of nuns-in-training at a pivotal time in Catholic Church history; THE SQUARE managed to win the Palm d’Or, so why didn’t we like it more?; and BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL delivers just that – a slasher film about a Samurai cursed with immortal life. Guess who took a pass on that one? Let the Clash begin:…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: SUBURBICON takes Coen Bros material into dark territory; THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE does a serviceable job exploring PTSD among war veterans; WONDERSTRUCK delivers a double dose of Julianne Moore; THE PARIS OPERA fails to sing, while another French doc, FACES PLACES is très bien! Plus, random musings from the Middleburg Film Festival.…
On this epic edition of the Cinema Clash: A deadly teen horror film - HAPPY DEATH DAY; a political thriller action revenge movie - THE FOREIGNER; a biopic that’s really a courtroom drama - MARSHALL; a distressing biopic about A.A. Milne and the origins of Winnie the Pooh - GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN; a kinky biopic about the creator of a comic superhero - PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN; a dark comedic drama about adult siblings sorting through their Daddy issues – THE MEYEROWITZ STORIES; a poignant slice-of-life drama about a precocious kid who lives at a cheap motel on the outskirts of Disney World – THE FLORIDA PROJECT; and a documentary about a surfing legend, TAKE EVERY WAVE: THE LIFE OF LAIRD HAMILTON.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: spoiler-free chat about the epic return of BLADE RUNNER; two powerhouse actors elevate a superficial meet-cute disaster movie in THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US; the late great character actor Harry Dean Stanton ponders life – and death – in the contemplative indie LUCKY; Norway tosses its crown into the copious canon of World War II dramas with THE KING’S CHOICE; and archaeologists and film historians are voted most likely to dig the documentary THE LOST CITY OF CECIL B. DEMILLE.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Tom Cruise is flying high in the poorly-titled crime drama AMERICAN MADE; Judi Dench reprises her role as the Queen of England in the (somewhat) true story of an unexpected friendship in VICTORIA AND ABDUL; Kirsten Dunst stares into the void in the shockingly bad WOODSHOCK; and the world’s most famous luxury shoemaker gets the documentary treatment in MANOLO: THE BOY WHO MADE SHOES FOR LIZARDS.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The KINGSMAN sequel offers up more of the same – in a good way; BATTLE OF THE SEXES is a winner but not an ace; STRONGER is both compelling and disappointing; BRAD’S STATUS is ‘conflicted’; and YEAR BY THE SEA is Charlie’s pick for worst movie of the year. But he’s not the target demo. Let the clash begin!…
Okay, so we didn’t see MOTHER! or AMERICAN ASSASSIN. That means four (much) smaller films get some love – or at least discussion: REBEL IN THE RYE, a biopic about reclusive author J.D. Salinger and his beloved character Holden Caulfield; DOLORES, a documentary about an influential labor organizer whose name you should know but probably don’t; SCHOOL LIFE, a charming documentary about a pair of dedicated, long-time teachers at a boarding school in Ireland; and THE VILLAINESS, a bloody action thriller from South Korea that makes ‘Atomic Blonde’ look tame.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The horrifying appeal of IT; the cheesy comfort (not) of HOME AGAIN, and the intellectual stimulation of VICEROY’S HOUSE. Plus, competing beverages (Hannah wins)..(Hannah wrote this).
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: CROWN HEIGHTS recalls the maddening true story of a guy who spent 20 years in prison for a murder he did not commit; I DO… UNTIL I DON’T struggles to be a comedy about marriage; and a gifted ballerina pirouettes away from her classical dance training so she can move to her own beat in the French-Russian drama POLINA.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Two high-spirited orphans escape to 1880s Paris to follow their dreams in the French-Canadian animated flick LEAP! (aka “Ballerina”); INGRID GOES WEST explores mental illness and Instagram in a most uncomfortably comedic way; Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are back for a third culinary excursion in THE TRIP TO SPAIN, but their witty banter may be getting stale; and a bevy of Native American musicians get some high-profile recognition for their surprisingly strong influence on music history in the documentary RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: 'Deadpool' protects an assassin in the formulaic but action-packed buddy movie THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD; 'Oceans Eleven' gets the hillbilly treatment in Steven Soderbergh’s comedic heist drama LOGAN LUCKY; Robert Pattinson (Twilight) delivers the goods in GOOD TIME; Indiana architecture captures the spotlight in the contemplative drama COLUMBUS; an aspiring rapper shatters stereotypes in the infectious indie PATTI CAKE$; and DAVE MADE A MAZE scores points for thinking ‘inside the box’ - but that doesn’t make the indie comedy horror film any less weird.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Five films based on true stories – and one animated dud. Tune in for the lowdown on: THE NUT JOB 2, not based on actual events as far as we can tell; THE GLASS CASTLE, a well-acted but divisive dysfunctional-family drama adapted from a best-selling memoir; WIND RIVER, a chilling but engaging crime thriller about a young woman’s death on a remote Native American reservation; THE FENCER, a Finnish feel-good sports story about the triumph of spirit over oppression in Soviet-occupied Estonia; A TAXI DRIVER, a compelling drama that follows a German journalist and a down-on-his-luck cabbie from Seoul as they venture into Gwangju, South Korea during a brutal military crackdown; and MENASHE, a Yiddish film about a hapless widower battling cultural traditions to retain custody of his son.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash, Charlie and Hannah shed light on: THE DARK TOWER, a so-so battle of good vs. evil adapted from the Stephen King series; BRIGSBY BEAR, a quirky dramatic comedy with a surprising amount of heart; AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER, an engaging follow-up to Al Gore’s auspicious PowerPoint documentary on climate change; STEP, a feel-good doc about a step team at an all-girls school in inner-city Baltimore; and ESCAPES, an extremely odd documentary about actor-writer Hampton Fancher.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Charlize Theron kicks major butt in the stylish, hyper-violent spy thriller ATOMIC BLONDE; a motel becomes the flash point of an egregious miscarriage of justice during the 1967 race riots in the powerful docudrama DETROIT; and a heavy dose of 1990s nostalgia isn’t enough to make the indie dark comedy LANDLINE a top pick at your local Blockbuster store (even if it did still exist).…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: debate over just how great the unconventional World War II drama DUNKIRK really is – or isn’t; Charlie defies the mainstream majority in his exuberant praise of the alien space movie VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS; mutual admiration for the raunchy but hilarious GIRLS TRIP; and a split decision on the Thai drama POP AYE about a man and his elephant.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash, options for those who don’t go ape over blockbusters: A teenager’s wishes start coming true and people start dying in the horror film WISH UPON; a dead husband (in a white sheet with eye holes) returns home to check on his bereft wife but gets stuck in time in the ethereal, philosophically-heavy A GHOST STORY; a group of citizen journalists risk their lives to shed light on ISIS atrocities in their hometown of Raqqa, Syria in the grim documentary CITY OF GHOSTS; and a photographer with a penchant for Polaroid gets a ton of exposure in Errol Morris's documentary THE B-SIDE: ELSA DORFMAN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a teenaged Peter Parker puts a new spin on a classic superhero in SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING; two veteran actors humanize the 2006 Northern Ireland peace talks in THE JOURNEY; the work of a 14th Century Italian author gets new life in a strange, raunchy convent comedy called THE LITTLE HOURS; a male nurse documents several distressing years in Iraq’s dangerous Diyala Province in NOWHERE TO HIDE; a distraught mother tracks down those responsible for her son’s death in a moody, psychological drama from France called MOKA; and the documentary VEGAS BABY details a reality-style competition for a free round of IVF. Oh baby – let the clash begin!…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Third time is not the charm for DESPICABLE ME 3; BABY DRIVER is choreographed to succeed; THE BIG SICK offers up a healthy dose of romance, comedy and drama; OKJA will make you think – about becoming a vegetarian; THE EXCEPTION is a well-made retread of a well-worn genre, the WWII romantic spy thriller; and MOSCOW NEVER SLEEPS stands little chance of becoming a sleeper hit. Let the Clash begin!…
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On this docu-centric edition of the Cinema Clash: Charlie, Hannah and special guest Jill Boniske (Arty Chick of chickflix.net) compare notes on a myriad of films about sports, entertainment, politics, the environment, space, and girl power that managed to make the cut at the 2017 AFI Documentary Festival in Washington, DC.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: A victory lap for CARS 3; mixed feelings about THE BOOK OF HENRY; Sam Elliott pitches bbq sauce and redemption in THE HERO; and the Israeli film fest continues with PAST LIFE and THE WOMEN’S BALCONY.
On this packed edition of the Cinema Clash: THE MUMMY sheds light on what a bust the Dark Universe may be; IT COMES AT NIGHT attempts to scare the ‘it’ out of you; MEGAN LEAVEY gets a dog. Hoorah.; MY COUSIN RACHEL is sadly not a sequel to My Cousin Vinny; LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD is a weak doc about a strong woman; MANIFESTO taxes the brain with Cate Blanchett playing 13 roles; and a quirky little indie called BAND AID saves the day with humor, heart and a few catchy tunes.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Charlie and Hannah go to war over WONDER WOMAN, CHURCHILL, and GOD OF WAR. Plus, a plug for the British indie drama I, DANIEL BLAKE and a takedown of CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS by Charlie and his four-year-old.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Summer movie season kicks off with two mindless blockbusters adrift at sea, and three arthouse films that are at least somewhat thought-provoking. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales; Baywatch, Wakefield, The Wedding Plan, The Commune
On a somewhat abbreviated Cinema Clash: Charlie and Hannah review the YA drama, “Everything Everything” and the grown-up drama “Paris Can Wait.” Apparently Hannah can wait too – for the spoils of victory after last week’s wager. Tune in!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Comedy, fantasy, drama, war, death and deadlines take center stage in SNATCHED, KING ARTHUR, THE LOVERS, THE WALL, and the documentary OBIT. Plus, there’s wine – and a wager! Let the clash begin!
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2; The Dinner; Risk; My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea; Citizen Jane: Battle Cry for the City; Buster’s Mal Heart; and Angkor Awakens. Let the Clash begin!
On this edition of The Cinema Clash: A watered-down tale of two documentaries and a Canadian drama/medium-core -- Finding Oscar, Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent, and Below Her Mouth. Let the Clash begin!
The Cinema Clash returns with reviews of: THE PROMISE, an epic historical romantic war drama set against the fall of the Ottoman Empire; THE LOST CITY OF Z, based on the 'true' story of British explorer Percival Fawcett’s mysterious fetish for Amazonia; CEZENNE ET MOI, a French historical drama about the lifelong friendship between 19th century painter Paul Cézanne and writer Emile Zola; IN SEARCH OF ISRAELI CUISINE, a documentary about the roots of, and inspirations for, Israeli cuisine; and TOMMY’S HONOUR, an indie inspired by the true story of a father and son in Scotland who founded modern golf. Is there a ‘hole in one’ to be found among this particular slate of films? Let the clash begin!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE, a kid-friendly, adult-not-so-much animated feature; GOING IN STYLE, a heist comedy for the older crowd; GIFTED, a chick flick about a math prodigy with a hot guardian (Chris Evans) *You've got to be kidding me Hannah; ALIVE AND KICKING, a documentary about the history and appeal of swing dancing; QUEEN OF THE DESERT, a Werner Herzog film with Nicole Kidman as a headstrong debutante/explorer/cartographer at the dawn of the 20th Century; and FRANTZ, a foreign film that wins both Charlie and Hannah’s votes for best new release of the week. Will wonders never cease? Let the Clash begin!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Charlie and Hannah debate a trio of films designed to appeal to very different audiences – THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE, for adults (and older teens); THE BOSS BABY – for kids, and the adults in tow; and AFTER THE STORM, for fans of Japanese arthouse drama. Let the clash begin!…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The POWER RANGERS get a reboot; there’s no dipping into CHIPS; LIFE takes a horrific turn aboard the International Space Station; SONG TO SONG goes from bad to worse; WILSON personifies indie quirk; RAW delivers the ‘meat’; and Charlie supplies the wine.
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Charlie rips into a tale as old as time, aka BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; Hannah flies solo on a British drama THE SENSE OF AN ENDING; Kristin Stewart is a not-so-happy medium in the divisive, cerebral ghost story PERSONAL SHOPPER; Two guys share an awkward day reliving their youth in the indie film for dudes, DONALD CRIED; and prepare to be outraged over the actions of Herbalife in the new documentary, BETTING ON ZERO.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: An epic monster movie that’s thin on story but big on spectacle; a love triangle wrapped in a weak war drama set in the Ottoman Empire; Shirley MacLaine gets the The Last Word in a film that Charlie detests and Hannah struggles to defend; a Chilean poet-turned-politician gets the fictionalized biopic treatment; and not one, not two, but three French films for the cinephilic Francophile (aka Charlie). Ooh-la-la! Let the Clash begin!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: A grim final farewell to Logan; Table19 serves up some lukewarm wedding comedy; BeforeIFall aims for the YA crowd; LandOfMine wins Charlie’s vote for best foreign language film; MyLifeAsAZucchini offers up a smart, animated tale about orphans (not veggies); and Hannah mixes up her mammals.…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The best movie of 2017 so far. You’ll want to Get Out and see it! Plus: the (pooper) scoop on the Chinese-American computer-animated comedy Rock Dog; the philosophical underpinnings of Kedi, a documentary about cats in Istanbul; the bitter truth about Bitter Harvest; a mockumentary drama about a struggling comedian looking for his big break in Punching Henry; a preview of the Oscars; and beer. Let the clash begin!…
On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Charlie and Hannah discuss why The Great Wall would be worse than mediocre without the star power of Matt Damon; and Charlie applauds the “originality” of a ridiculously long psychological thriller that Hannah would rather forget.
A week of new movies full of sequels. Charlie and Hannah debate The LEGO Batman Movie, Fifty Shades Darker, a John Wick Chapter 2, and offer a round-up of the 15 Oscar nominated short films; our favorites and what we think we will. And oh yeah, the most spot-on wine choice in the history of the podcast!…
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