Best Intercut Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Best Nicolas Cage Movie Showdown? | Movie Brackets 50:59

3d ago50:59

50:59

Nic Cage has evolved from dark and mysterious bad boy to action movie hero to straight-to-DVD headliner to hardworking thespian, all while staying true to his Kabuki theater-style theatrics on screen. With a career full of iconic performances and even more iconic freakouts, we're flipping the Declaration of Cagependence to figure out the best Nicol…

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Best Movies of 2015 | Top 10 Films of the Year, A Decade Later 1:26:00

11d ago1:26:00

1:26:00

A decade removed from an incredible movie year, we’re looking back to our lives a decade ago and counting down our Top 10 Favorite Films of 2015 to celebrate their 10-year anniversaries. TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 08:38 - Sicario 11:28 - It Follows 16:10 - Straight Outta Compton 18:47 - The Duke of Burgundy 21:03 - Brooklyn 22:27 - Son of Saul 24:5…

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What’s the best Tom Cruise film? | Movie Brackets 1:36:59

1M ago1:36:59

1:36:59

Tom Cruise has been synonymous with the movies for 5 decades. In the 2020s, he’s one of the last movie stars standing. Now, Art & Zach sort through a filmography full of iconic films to pick Cruise’s career best. Download the full quality bracket at the following link - https://www.theatzshow.com/intercut-podcast-episodes/tom-cruise-movie-bracket T…

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May Monthly Must-Watch 1:31:30

1M ago1:31:30

1:31:30

Talking Thunderbolts, Chicago Critics Fest & more! TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 03:17 - Thunderbolts* 38:16 - May Rapid-Fire (Sharp Corner, Vulcanizadora, The Ugly Stepsister, Summer of 69) 48:01 - Chicago Critics Fest (The Baltimorons, It Ends) 1:00:50 - Coming Attractions (Stick, Ginny & Georgia Season 3, Tires Season 2, From the World of John Wick…

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Cannes Lineup Preview and Looking at May TV & Film | Monthly Must-Watch 58:31

2M ago58:31

58:31

On Part 2 of our April Monthly Must-Watch, we look ahead to the most exciting movies playing the Cannes Film Festival, and preview upcoming releases for the month of May before selecting our Picks for the Month. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boxd.it/Guhk2⁠ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Canne…

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April Monthly Must-Watch 1:59:54

2M ago1:59:54

1:59:54

On the April edition of Monthly Must-Watch, we sink our teeth into Sinners, get entrenched in Warfare, and react to The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 before wrapping up the rest of the month. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - ⁠https://boxd.it/Guhk2⁠ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 10:23 - Sinners 49:16 …

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Director Power Rankings | Top 10 Filmmakers Working Today 58:00

2M ago58:00

58:00

If all you knew about a movie was the person directing it, who would be at the top of your list? These are our 2025 Director Power Rankings, not a list of our all-time favorite filmmakers, but instead, who has the title belt right now and who is at the peak of their powers. Comment below with YOUR Director Power Rankings! TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro…

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Best Movies & TV of March 2025 | Weekend Must-Watch 3:26:11

3M ago3:26:11

3:26:11

WHAT WE'VE BEEN WATCHING: *Best We Missed! YAY OR NAY: *New Sundance Location TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 12:24 - Mickey 17 23:02 - Black Bag 33:04 - Snow White 47:31 - Death of a Unicorn 50:05 - The Ballad of Wallis Island 52:25 - Captain America: Brave New World 59:16 - The Monkey 1:09:04 - Opus 1:11:52 - Holland 1:15:17 - Magazine Dreams 1:20:57 …

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Hidden Gems of SXSW 2025 | Movies to add to your watchlist! 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Hidden gems from the SXSW 2025 Film & TV Festival, movies that you might not have heard of that we can’t stop thinking about. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/hidden-gems-of-sxsw-2025-references/ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 06:19 - Genre - Redux Redux 08:31 -…

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Friendship is The Master of buddy comedies | First Review @ SXSW 11:59

3M ago11:59

11:59

Friendship stars Tim Robinson as a man trying to befriend his new neighbor, a weatherman played by Paul Rudd. Amanda the Jedi & Zach saw the movie last year but Arturo finally had the chance to catch up with the comedy so funny people are literally going crazy. If you like this podcast share it and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spot…

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Summer of 69 is a good time | First Review @ SXSW 9:59

3M ago9:59

9:59

Summer of 69 was the Closing Night film at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival. Fresh off its World Premiere, Amanda the Jedi, Art & Zach discuss the Hulu-bound comedy, its funny ensemble cast, as well as how Jillian Bell handles the director’s chair. If you like this podcast share it and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Music: G…

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The Threesome made us giggle | First Review @ SXSW 8:59

3M ago8:59

8:59

The Threesome with Zoey Deutch, Ruby Cruz, and Jonah Hauer-King, had its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival. Amanda the Jedi, Art & Zach discuss how the film made them laugh, whether or not it would have been improved by its original cast, and if Chad Hartigan’s film is a future classic rom-com. TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 02:48 - Or…

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Best of Fest: The Rivals of Amziah King | First Review 12:00

3M ago12:00

12:00

The Rivals of Amziah King returns Matthew McConaughey to the big screen for the first time in 6 years. Amanda the Jedi, Art & Zach strum ukuleles to break down this World Premiere from SXSW and discuss all the movie’s subgenres, the big step up The Vast of Night director Andrew Patterson has taken and try to identify what makes the film feel so spe…

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Death of a Unicorn goes for trippy Jurassic Park | First Review @ SXSW 11:59

3M ago11:59

11:59

Death of a Unicorn from filmmaker Alex Scharfman and A24 is a comedy creature feature with a starry ensemble cast. Following its World Premiere at SXSW 2025, Amanda the Jedi & Zach review the movie, discuss which actor stole scenes, and debate if the film is good or just good enough. If you like this podcast share it and leave us a 5-star review on…

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Another Simple Favor will get chopped into memes | First Review @ SXSW 11:59

3M ago11:59

11:59

Another Simple Favor⁠ is the sequel to 2018’s A Simple Favor, reuniting Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick with director Paul Feig. After its premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival, Amanda the Jedi, Arturo & Zach debate if the film should have gone to theaters, whether the filmmakers chose the right tone, and how the internet will react to the mo…

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Top 10 Movies of SXSW | The Freshest, Funniest, Most Finger-Lickin’ Films in Texas 49:59

3M ago49:59

49:59

SXSW 2025 had triumphant adventure films, buzzy sequels, tender love stories, daring rule-breakers, and more than one movie about a foreboding road. Amanda the Jedi, Art & Zach are back from Texas to highlight their favorite films from this year's South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, talk about why the best films didn’t come from the Headliners s…

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Best of SXSW: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie the Review | First Review 14:59

3M ago14:59

14:59

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie is the film adaption of the web series turned TV show from creators Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol. Hot off its World Premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival, ⁠Amanda the Jedi⁠, Arturo, & Zach break down what makes the movie so special, the potential copyright issues this film faces, and the reasons all thre…

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THE OSCARS 2025 Recap | Weekend Must-Watch 2:21:55

4M ago2:21:55

2:21:55

Oscars 2025 Talk. TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 34:18 - Kieran Culkin 41:49 - Zoe Saldaña 43:39 - El Mal & Emilia Perez 46:15 - Dune: Part Two 51:21 - I’m Still Here 55:58 - No Other Land 1:05:48 - Flow 1:11:29 - Wicked 1:19:05 - The Brutalist 1:25:47 - Adrien Brody 1:39:40 - The Substance 1:45:07 - Mikey Madison 1:47:09 - Anora & Sean Baker 2:00:01 -…

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2025 Intercut (+Intercutie) Awards!!! 1:15:47

4M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Get started on Kalshi with our custom link http://kalshi.com/?utm_source=intercut 2025's must-watch movies and all the things that make them special! It's the annual Intercut (+Intercutie) Awards, where Art and Zach give out accolades to the best movies of the year with a little bit of help from all of you! Special thanks to our special guests - Co…

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10 Best Films at Sundance 2025 | Future Oscars contenders, Indie Darling & Cult Classics 2:00:21

4M ago2:00:21

2:00:21

Sundance 2025 was an eventful year for the Park City-set festival, with the eyes of Hollywood focused on the uncertain future of Sundance. Art & Zach are joined by Amanda The Jedi in Utah to break down their favorite films from the 2025 festival, discuss which movies made them cry the hardest, and project whether any of the films have awards potent…

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Rebuilding will crush you then warm your heart | First Review @ Sundance 10:30

4M ago10:30

10:30

Rebuilding had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Starring Josh O’Connor as a man whose family farm was scorched by a raging wildfire, the movie also features Lily LaTorre, Meghann Fahy, Kali Reis, and Amy Madigan. It comes from filmmaker Max Walker-Silverman, his 2nd feature following A Love Song, which was part of the 2022 Sun…

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Let’s argue about The Wedding Banquet | First Review @ Sundance 20:16

4M ago20:16

20:16

The Wedding Banquet stars Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung. It’s a remake of the 1993 Ang Lee film of the same name and was directed as well as co-written by Andrew Ahn, previously of Driveways and Fire Island. Fresh off its World Premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, we debate whether t…

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Oh, Hi! | First Review @ Sundance 12:32

4M ago12:32

12:32

Oh, Hi! follows a young couple going on their first romantic weekend getaway together. The film stars Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds as well as David Cross, and it’s written & directed by Sophie Brooks based on a story by Brooks & Gordon. Oh, Hi! had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. If you lik…

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Netflix splashes $10+ Million on this Joel Edgerton movie | First Review @ Sundance 14:18

4M ago14:18

14:18

Train Dreams had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where Netflix acquired the movie for a price reportedly in the “high teens” of millions of dollars. Telling the story of a logger at the end of the 18th century into the beginning of the 19th century, and the work that took him away from his wife and daughter for prolonged peri…

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SXSW 2025 Preview & Film Breakdown | Intercut Explains 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

SXSW 2025 is around the corner, so it's time to preview the film program, discuss how to get into the movies, and weave in some BBQ recommendations along the way. Art, Zach, and Amanda the Jedi look ahead to SXSW 2025! We list our Most Anticipated Movies of the fest, explain why you can't forget about SXXpress, and explain why it will help to leave…

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The Ballad of Wallis Island hits all the right notes | First Review @ Sundance 13:48

4M ago13:48

13:48

The Ballad of Wallis Island is a new diegetic musical about an eccentric lottery winner named Charles, played by Tim Key, who invites his favorite musician named Herb, played by Tom Basden, to play an exclusive private gig. The only problem is Charles hasn’t told Herb that he’s also invited Herb’s ex-bandmate and ex-girlfriend, Nell, who is played …

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Sorry, Baby | First Review @ Sundance 14:31

4M ago14:31

14:31

Sorry, Baby, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, comes from first-time filmmaker Eva Victor, who writes, directs and stars in this film about Agnes, who had something bad happen to her. The movie won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award but it also felt like the movie with the best buzz at Sundance and sold to A24 for a solid $8 milli…

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If I Had Legs I’d Kick You | First Review @ Sundance 18:00

4M ago18:00

18:00

I Had Legs I’d Kick You debuted at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival to some of the strongest reviews of any film there. It’s the 2nd feature film from writer/director Mary Bronstein and stars Rose Byrne as Linda, a woman in the midst of a crisis. The film, which is set to be distributed by A24, also stars Delaney Quinn, A$AP Rocky, Ivy Wolk, Daniell…

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Did Twinless deserve the Sundance Audience Award & Reacting to the LEAKS | First Review @ Sundance 21:48

4M ago21:48

21:48

Twinless⁠ won the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for the U.S. Dramatic section, while also picking up Special Jury Acting Prize for⁠ Dylan O'Brien⁠. From filmmaker⁠ James Sweeney⁠,Twinless tells the story of a pair of guys that develop a bromance after meeting in a twin bereavement support group. This delightful buddy comedy about death…

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Post Sundance 2025 Talk | Controversies, Awards & The Future of the Fest? 1:39:33

5M ago1:39:33

1:39:33

We're back from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival with thoughts on the movies,⁠Twinless⁠ getting pulled from the online platform, the award winners, the biggest sales, and the whether or not the future of Sundance is online and/or in Park City. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd -⁠ https://letterboxd.co…

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Lurker | First Review @ Sundance 2025 15:57

5M ago15:57

15:57

Lurker was one of the buzziest premieres at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. StarringTheodore Pellerin as a regular guy who infiltrates the entourage of a rising pop star, played byArchie Madekwe, the film also starsHavana Rose Liu,Zack Fox, andSunny Suljic. From filmmakerAlex Russell (a writer for FX’sThe Bear as well as Netflix’sBeef) and recentl…

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Opus | First Review @ Sundance 2025 10:01

5M ago10:01

10:01

Opus had its World Premiere as part of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Starring Ayo Edebiri as a young journalist who travels for a story to a reclusive pop star’s mysterious compound, where he (John Malkovich) oversees a group of strangely loyal followers. Written & directed by first-time filmmaker Mark Anthony Green, and distributed by A24, the …

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Together | First Review @ Sundance 12:25

5M ago12:25

12:25

Together had its World Premiere as part of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie as a couple whose relationship is tested after a move to the countryside results in an encounter with the supernatural. Directed by Michael Shanks, Together was acquired by Neon, the first big sale of a movie out of this year’s Sundance …

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2025 Oscars Nominations LIVE Reaction 1:38:29

5M ago1:38:29

1:38:29

Oscars nomination morning and we're ready to watch a bunch of our favorites from 2024 get nominated for an Academy Award! Watch along with us. NOTE: Due to crappy Airbnb wifi, the audio unfortunately cuts in and out at times—apologies for the inconvenience. If you like this podcast share it and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!…

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Best Sundance Movies We've Seen 1:00:52

5M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Our annual Sundance Film Festival trip is the cinematic highlight of the year. After more than half a decade of attending, Art & Zach look back on the best movies they’ve seen up in Park City, and countdown their Top 10s, as well as list a ton of honorable mentions. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd …

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The Best Musical of the Year | Weekend Must-Watch 1:45:05

5M ago1:45:05

1:45:05

WEEKEND MUST-WATCH MOVIES: Better Man Den of Thieves 2: Pantera The Last Showgirl TV PILOT PREVIEWS: The Pitt Doc Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 11:51 - Better Man 27:49 - The Last Showgirl 38:52 - The Fire Inside 43:17 - Den of Thieves 2: Pantera 52:29 - Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action 56:01 - Doc 57:21 - …

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Hidden Gems of 2024 | Underrated, Overlooked & Underloved Movies from this year 57:38

6M ago57:38

57:38

Sometimes a Top 10 list just isn’t enough! The Intercut crew go spelunking through the caves of overlooked movies to find the hidden gems of 2024, the most underrated films of the year. These are movies Art, Zach, and Amanda the Jedi discussed at some point on the podcast but you likely won’t find them on other Best Movies of 2024 lists! Hidden Gem…

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Weekend Must-Watch #1 (2025) 2:34:58

6M ago2:34:58

2:34:58

New year, same Weekend Must-Watch. Kick off 2025 with the latest in movies, TV & entertainment. A Complete Unknown - Nosferatu - Emelia Perez WatchAlongGolden Globes TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 05:32 - Nosferatu 26:49 - Zach's Film History Catch-Up 42:26 - A Complete Unknown 54:56 - The Six Billion Dollar Man withdrawn from Sundance 57:17 - Film Pir…

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2024 Our Guy Rankings | Intercut Explains 54:52

6M ago54:52

54:52

Our Guys helped us get through 2024, brought us joy, or made us feel things more deeply. There are certain people in this industry that you just can’t help but develop a fondness for, maybe even a bit of a parasocial relationship with. We prefer to think of it as a rooting interest. You can’t help but just be a little more invested in the careers o…

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100(ish) Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 2:23:31

6M ago2:23:31

2:23:31

2025 has a full, exciting slate of new movies on the way so we're here to give you a whole bunch of upcoming 2025 movies to put on your watchlists! These are the 100(ish) Most Anticipated Films to look ahead to for the rest of the year. 100ish Most Anticipated 2025 Movies - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/100ish-most-anticipated-movies-of-2…

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Best TV of 2024 | Intercut Top 10 TV Shows of the Year 1:52:11

6M ago1:52:11

1:52:11

2024 TV Shows took us all over the place, from Westeros to Gotham, from the end of feudal Japan to the end of the American civil war, and from post-war Italy to post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. Art & Zach are joined by Amanda the Jedi for our annual countdown of the Top 10 TV Shows of the Year, where we try to decide the best TV series that 2024 had t…

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Best Movies of 2024 | Top 10 Films of the Year Lists 2:34:21

6M ago2:34:21

2:34:21

2024 movies had thrills, laughs, tension, suspense, existential anguish, and hundreds of beavers. Art & Zach bring Amanda the Jedi back on the pod for our annual countdown of the Top 10 Films of the Year, wrapping up the best of what movies 2024 had to offer. We go long talking about standout film festival discoveries, unforgettable blockbuster spe…

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The Last Weekend Must-Watch of 2024 56:57

6M ago56:57

56:57

Bye-Bye. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/december-23rd-weekend-must-watch/ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 05:09 - Mufasa: The Lion King 22:22 - Christopher Nolan adapting The Odyssey 24:02 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 30:21 - The Six Triple Eight 32:49 - Beast Games …

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Sundance 2025 Preview & Film Lineup Breakdown | Intercut Explains 1:46:22

6M ago1:46:22

1:46:22

Sundance Film Festival 2025 is just around the corner, and there are a whole bunch of brand-new movies to anticipate. Art & Zach are joined by ⁠Amanda the Jedi to look ahead to Sundance 2025! We list our 5 Most Anticipated Movies of the fest, explain which theaters are our favorites and why, and let you know which exciting movies will be available…

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This Week Sucked, Carry-On | Weekend Must-Watch 1:22:01

6M ago1:22:01

1:22:01

This sucky week in movies! Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/december-16th-weekend-must-watch/ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 02:43 - Carry-On 11:07 - September 5 17:05 - Kraven the Hunter 22:23 - Dahomey 25:43 - Black Doves 28:43 - No Good Deed 31:29 - Dream Pro…

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What is Amy Adams' BEST Movie? (with Jonathan Fujii) | Movie Brackets 58:10

6M ago58:10

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Amy Adams is one of the biggest losers in Academy Awards history, with six Oscars nominations to her name without a win (not to mention her snubs for Enchanted and Arrival). It's helped cement her legacy as one of the best actors working without an Oscar, but what performance best defines her legacy? Art and Zach get a little help from Jonathan Fuj…

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The Golden Globes Goofed | Weekend Must-Watch 2:18:34

7M ago2:18:34

2:18:34

A look back at this week's movies, TV, and awards news. Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/december-9th-weekend-must-watch/ TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 08:46 - Moana 2 15:44 - Nightbitch 17:44 - Y2K 21:01 - Queer 23:32 - The Return 25:44 - The Agency 29:52 - Po…

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Interstellar 10th Anniversary Review | Intercut Film Club 46:20

7M ago46:20

46:20

Interstellar travels across time and back into theaters for its 10th-anniversary rerelease, and to celebrate Art & Zach bring friend of the show Chase Azarian on the pod to talk about the modern science fiction classic. Why has Interstellar grown more beloved in the decade since its release, was Matthew McConaughey at the peak of his power, and doe…

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Glicked | Weekend Must-Watch 2:13:34

7M ago2:13:34

2:13:34

This week in movies! Catch up with the movies we mentioned on this episode with our lists on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/intercutpod/list/november-25th-weekend-must-watch TIMECODES... 00:00 - Intro 10:09 - Wicked 41:58 - Gladiator II 1:01:18 - Cruel Intentions 1:04:03 - A Man on the Inside 1:08:00 - Oscar Predictions 1:45:23 - Wolfs 2 Cance…

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Steve McQueen Movie Bracket | What’s the Oscar winner’s best film? 1:03:43

7M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Steve McQueen has developed a reputation for minimalist storytelling that leaves a maximum impact, often exploring challenging, real-world history as well as the fragility of the human condition. He’s a conceptual artist, a filmmaker, and an Oscar winner, but what is the best thing Steve McQueen has made? Art & Zach are joined by Jeremiah Battle to…

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