Month: August 2021
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Candyman (2021)
A movie with a lot on its mind, this strong horror film combines social commentary and slow burn suspense to incredible effect. This is a kind of sequel to the 1992 horror film of the same name. This is one of the most interesting sequels I’ve seen because although it hits all the notes of…
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Coup 53
The final installment of documentary month is Coup 53 (2019), a film detailing the US/UK led coup of Iran’s democratically elected government. With compelling interviews and detailed storytelling, Coup 53 sheds light on an often overlooked piece of history that has had sweeping consequences. If you’re interested in watching this documentary check it out at…
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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
This week our hosts continue documentary month with a film that deep dives into the wild studio, Cannon Films, that made several of the movies reviewed on the podcast so far. From wild stories of the happenings on set, to the behind-the-scenes of how stars like Chuck Norris began their careers, no stone is left…
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American Factory
Continuing documentary month we take a look at this story of a Chinese company opening a glass factory in rural America. The documentary features unparalleled access to the American and Chinese workers as they try to make this factory work amidst culture clashes and logistical problems. Listen to our three minute review below.
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The Social Dilemma
This week our hosts kick off Documentary Month with The Social Dilemma (2020) – a sobering look at the way social media impacts our lives. Check out the full episode in the link below!
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