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Life... uh... finds a way... into Matt's apartment! This week as we discuss Daniel Espinosa's new film, we're hitting the big issues! Such as the pitfalls of stupid people with Ph D.'s, some potential whitewashing in Sony's Extra-terrestrial universe, and weather or not this film is a Venom prequel in disguise?!?. You know... all the regular stuff when you sit down with a friend to talk about Life. :) Drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com to tell us your thoughts, request a film, or explain how coolant works! Also, hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod and keep those reviews coming on iTunes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we go full beast-mode as we review Disney's latest live action adaptation. Sadly Shahir was chased away by CGI wolves, so Matt is joined by special guest Co-Host Jessica Tucker (@mothatucka) who's first cinematic experience was the animated classic of the same name. Does this version live up to the hype? Will Matt side with team Gaston? And what esoteric conundrum lay within Jess's 7 pages of highly detailed notes?!? Be our guest and find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our trilogy of live shows comes to a glorious end in the freezing tundra that is Boston Mass at PAX East 2017! In this third and final edition of our "critically acclaimed" panel, we touch on what game properties would make the best films, steps filmmakers can take in the future to strive for the first Oscar nominated video game movie, and start things off with a really great M. Bison quote! Sadly Shahir couldn't be in attendance, so we get by with a little help from our friends Red Charyszyn (Sikelia Productions), James Portnow (Extra Credits) and Luke Peterschmidt (Fun to 11). Also as this was a live show, please keep in mind our audio quality is a little worse for wear. Thank you kindly :) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a swan song for Weapon X as we head back into the superhero genre for "Logan". We're joined by Black Men Can't Jump In Hollywood's Jerah Milligan (@jerahmilligan), who stops by the studio to talk about how the 10th film in the X-Men franchise quietly does something that Shahir's been asking for since we started this podcast. Listen in to find out what that is! NOTE: We dive into spoilers very early, so please see the film first on this one! As always, hit us up at @onlymoviepod on twitter or write to us directly at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com. While you're at it, drop us a review on iTunes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shahir invites Matt over to his apartment for some hypnotizing shenanigans as the guys try to figure out what a micro-aggression, how to deflect subtle racism and whether Jordan Peele should direct a Marvel movie (the correct answer is no!). Check out this week's episode where we review Mr. Peele's directorial debut "Get Out" As always, please leave us feedback at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod. We really love the iTunes reviews, so please keep those coming! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With all the confusion both at the Oscars and during Matt (and the TOPAM studio's) move... we opted out of the craziness for the week to bring you a review of a film that you may not have heard of this awards season... but you really should have! Joined again by the illustrious Esther Park, we dig deep into The Handmaiden, culture clashing, and sex with cephalopods! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Riddle me this.... which is the best of the three Batman movies we've reviewed on the show so far? Hint, it's not Batman V Superman. The master builders are back at it again with returning guest Jessica Tucker (@MothaTucka) and this time they're trying to figure out the magic formula to the Lego Cinematic Universe. Write in your thoughts, feedback and comments to onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com, or hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod. Don't forget to subscribe and review us on iTunes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a steady diet of 'high art', we decided to try a chicken Mcnugget of a movie "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage". Joined by senior producer Esther Park, we try to figure out if Vin Diesel in sleeveless shirts has societal value and where Donnie Yen hides his fountain of youth. Write us in your feedback at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @onlymoviepod. If you're enjoying the show, drop us an iTunes review - its the best way to support us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PSA: We recommend you listening to this episode even if you haven't seen Asghar Fahardi's "The Salesman". The first half is a really fascinating discussion about the recent executive order which would ban Fahardi from attending this years Oscar ceremony. -- Finally, Shahir gets to introduce Matt to his favorite working writer/director. But can the strength of Fahardi's work pierce Matt's cold dead heart? How many Marvel/DC and Hasbro references can the guys cram into the episode while discussing politics, Iran, national cinema and Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman? We're also joined remotely by Iranian cinema expert (out of the 3 of us!) Rya Backer (@ryabacker), who fills us in on all the little details we might have missed! Give us your thoughts on how to best respond to the executive action at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @onlymoviepod. If you'd like to support the show, please leave us an iTunes review and tell your friends! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv

By request, we try out some American Honey with cinematographer and friend of the show Brandon Ripley (IG @ripleyb). Taking a trip through a rarely seen America with a gang of magazine subscription selling teenagers, Matt and Shahir hit the road in 4:3 and learn what Darth Vadar really looks like under that mask! American Honey is available now on VOD, so check it out then listen in! If you have a request, feedback or just wanna say hi, drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @onlymoviepod. Keep posting those iTunes reviews too! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cheers Luvs… the cavalries here! This week much to Matt’s intense delight, we review the ever-growing set of animated shorts based around the video game Overwatch! Along with help from IGN Editor and D.Va main Lucy O’Brein, we raise our reviewing APM by not only talking the short films themselves but also the way they may be changing the art of multi-format story telling forever. Can Shahir get on the payload of this possible future? Or will Lucy and Matt get steamrolled like noobs refusing to jump in team chat? Let’s break it down! To join our overwatch team, hit us up at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @onlymoviepod. Drop by the Facebook page for some ongoing conversations about the Marvel MCU and arthouse movies! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well its a little past that time of year again where we were contractually obligated to take a look back at our favorite films of 2016! But the real question is... how many of Shahir and Matt's top 10 movies will line up? Call your bookies now, because odds are this one will be an audio blood bath! ;) What were your picks? Let us know onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com @onlymoviepod or at www.onlymoviepodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does this Michael Fassbender vehicle dig into the pleasure centers of your gaming brain? Or will its tensionless giant robot-claw driven Animus narrative leave you feeling like an Abstergo patient? Join special guest VFX Guru Red Charyszyn (because Shahir dodged the history draft) as we find out if nothing is true AND everything is permitted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we farewell Barack Obama from the White House, we take a look back at the making of the man who would one day be president in Vikram Ghandi's Netflix Original "Barry". If there's only one Obama biopic you see this year... this is that one! Along with the help from kick-ass producer Steven Roberts, we'll let you know if this Net-flick stands on its own two feet, or if "Barry "(like most of us in 2016) is living in a post-truth world. As always, send us your feedback, requests and other general shenanigans to onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com, or on Twitter @onlymoviepod. Also check out our website at onlymoviepodcast.com. Keep those iTunes reviews coming, they really help us spread the word about the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, with the help of the Truth-Fairy herself Tessa Claire Hersh, we take the podcast beyond dialog and review the Oscar-Darling* La La Land! But does this modern day musical use its deep hollywood roots to entangle our hearts, or does it squander its opportunity and leave us dead on the vocal vine? Once you hear the first few minutes of this episode... you might just sing the answer yourself! *"Oscar-Darling" was used because Shahir doesn't believe in Matt's insisted term of "Oscar-Bait". As always, drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @onlymoviepod. We love those iTunes reviews so please don't forget to rate us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

'Twas the night before Christmas and all on the screen, Bruce Willis wasn't sleeping 'cause terrorists are mean. The Karl was hung but the ceiling with chains, In hopes that Hans "boubie" would meet John McClane. When outside the plaza there came such a clatter, Carl Winslow pulled up to see what was the matter. And as we watch the roof blow and Bruce jumped out of sight, Merry Die Hard to all as our review is air tight! ;) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

X-mas came early for all you Younglings out there! Of course this weeks film is the first side-story of the Star Wars saga: Rogue One! But Shahir and Matt refused to nerd out alone. Joining them is the greatest Sith lord NYC has ever known: Andrew Schulz of MTV and Brilliant Idiots fame. Together our band of misfit (licensed Disney) toys not only will let you know if the newest space opera chapter is worth your time, but also hit some real-talk about how Sci Fi reflects real life, why the Rebels might be the bad guys, and whether or not fellatio is legal in Singapore! What happens in a galaxy far far away, stays in a galaxy far far away. If you'd like to request a film, drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com, hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod or drop by our website www.onlymoviepodcast.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's listener request time and this one's been a long time coming... 12 years in fact! We go down the rabbit hole of Richard Linklaters 2014 critically acclaimed "Boyhood" Joined by production manager Dan Kuvalakis who fills us in on the logistical nightmares of making a 12 year film, Matt and Shahir find themselves surprisingly in agreement, even if they're swimming against critical consensus (98% on Rotten Tomatoes!) If you'd like to request a film, drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com, hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod or drop by our website www.onlymoviepodcast.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're thrilled to present this special panel discussion on the unique post-production for Ang Lee's newest film "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk". The film was the first to be shot and projected at 120 frames per second, creating an experience some reviewers have called "hyperreal". This live panel was recorded at the HBO Theater in New York and features several members of the post-production team who offer unique insight into the challenges and future potential for this exciting new format. Our panelists are: Andrew Leven - 1st Assistant Editor Derek Schweickart - Dailies Technician (and so much more!) Marcy Robinson - Colorist Ben Gervais - Technical Supervisor Alex Lemke - VFX (East Side Effects) Michael Huber - VFX (East Side Effects) Leslie Hough - VFX Producer. This is a very technical discussion, but there's plenty of interesting info for the casual listener as well! The panel was presented in collaboration with the Blue Collar Post Collective (www.bluecollarpostcollective.com). If you enjoy it, let us

Looking for some highly emotional time-line jumping in your post West World season 1 finale? Look no further then Kenneth Lonergan's newest heartbreaker. To help power through the steps of cinematic grief, we enlist the nastiest woman we know Julie Lilleby! Step 1) Determine if the film deserves its critical acclaim. Step 2) ___________________ Step 3) Profit! You can find us by the sea at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or @onlymoviepod with movie requests. Leave us a review on iTunes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.