Best Paul Matwychuk Podcasts (2025)

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TAATM #473: Old Yeller vs. Marley & Me 51:56

4d ago51:56

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Paul and Erin tear up at a pair of movies about beloved dogs: the generation-traumatizing 1957 Disney classic OLD YELLER, and the 2008 adaptation of John Grogan's memoir MARLEY & ME.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #472: Sinners / The Wedding Banquet / Another Simple Favor / The Rule Of Jenny Pen / Eephus 1:27:48

6d ago1:27:48

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Paul and Erin review a host of new movies, including blockbusters like SINNERS and worthwhile indies like THE RULE OF JENNY PEN, THE ACTOR and EEPHUS.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #471: Exotica vs. Striptease 1:04:12

1M ago1:04:12

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Paul and Erin review two films set primarily around strip clubs. Our art pick is Atom Egoyan's 1994 web-of-life drama EXOTICA, and our trash pick is Andrew Bergman's 1996 Demi Moore comedy STRIPTEASE.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #470: The Order / Holland / Novocaine / Prestige TV Roundup 1:10:58

1M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Paul and Erin cycle through the new releases THE ORDER, HOLLAND and NOVOCAINE before digging into some hot-and-buzzy TV series, including THE PITT, ADOLESCENCE, THE WHITE LOTUS and THE STUDIO.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #469: Bug vs. Arachnophobia 58:58

2M ago58:58

58:58

Erin and Paul review two films about infestations of creepy-crawly critters: William Friedkin's harrowing 2006 psychological drama BUG, and Frank Marshall's cheerfully junky 1990 horror comedy ARACHNOPHOBIA.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #468: Mickey 17 / Black Bag / Chaos / Balestra 1:10:39

2M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Paul and Erin review new films from Bong Joon-ho, Steven Soderbergh and Errol Morris, plus a host of older titles featuring the likes of Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, Gene Tierney, and Jackie Chan.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #467: Girl, Interrupted vs. The Snake Pit 1:03:01

2M ago1:03:01

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Paul and Erin review two films based on women writers' accounts of their time in psychiatric institutions: James Mangold's 1999 drama GIRL, INTERRUPTED starring Winona Ryder and an Oscar-winning Angelina Jolie, and Anatole Litvak's unusual 1948 drama starring Olivia de Havilland.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #466: Hard Truths / Universal Language / Oh Canada / Presence / The Monkey 1:12:37

3M ago1:12:37

1:12:37

Paul and Erin review Mike Leigh's abrasive character study HARD TRUTHS, Matthew Rankin's alternative-history comedy UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, Paul Schrader's draft-dodger drama OH CANADA, Steven Soderbergh's ghost story PRESENCE and Osgood Perkins' darkly comic horror movie THE MONKEY. Plus: we dig into the David Bowie heist comedy THE LINGUINI INCIDENT,…

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TAATM #465: A Complete Unknown vs. I'm Not There 1:18:37

3M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Paul and Erin review two films that take very different approaches to telling the story of music legend Bob Dylan: James Mangold's 2024 biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, starring Timothée Chalamet; and Todd Haynes' 2007 dissection of Dylan's various incarnations I'M NOT THERE, starring Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale and Richard Gere.…

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TAATM #464: The Brutalist / Nickel Boys / September 5 / The Room Next Door / Fancy Dance 1:20:24

3M ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Erin and Paul wade through a pile of awards-season contenders and also-rans, including Brady Corbet's THE BRUTALIST, RaMell Ross' NICKEL BOYS, Pedro Almodovar's THE ROOM NEXT DOOR and Gia Coppola's THE LAST SHOWGIRL. Plus: a bunch of SNL documentaries, a classic David Fincher exercise in Nordic noir, and the Errol Morris doc FAST, CHEAP & OUT OF CO…

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TAATM #463: Year-End MEGASODE: The Best Of 2024 2:43:42

4M ago2:43:42

2:43:42

Paul and Erin reveal their respective lists of the best films of 2024, along with their picks for the year's outstanding performances, pleasantest surprises and bitterest disappointments. Plus a quiz!By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #462: 3 Men And A Baby vs. Tokyo Godfathers 1:14:17

5M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Erin and Paul review two films about unlikely trios of caregivers forced to watch over a newborn baby: Leonard Nimoy's 1987 comedy hit 3 MEN AND A BABY, and Satoshi Kon's 2003 animated holday classic TOKYO GODFATHERS. Plus: we reveal the directors and actors whose work we have discussed the most over the course of 450+ episodes of podcasting.…

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TAATM #461: Anora / Conclave / Emilia Pérez / Gladiator II / A Real Pain / Red One / Wicked 1:45:13

5M ago1:45:13

1:45:13

Erin and Paul review a passel of awards-season heavyweights including ANORA, CONCLAVE and EMILIA PÉREZ, and revisit an equally large pile of older titles including FLY ME TO THE MOON, THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, THE THIN MAN and LIFEFORCE as well as the TV series DISCLAIMER, SAY NOTHING and RIVALS. Plus: we talk about the highlights of our recent respecti…

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TAATM #460: The Others vs. Poltergeist 52:08

7M ago52:08

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Paul and Erin extend the Halloween season with reviews of two movies about haunted houses: Alejandro Amenabar's moody 2001 gothic horror outing THE OTHERS, and Tobe Hooper's 1982 rollercoaster-ride POLTERGEIST.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #459: Rumours / The Apprentice / A Different Man / Woman Of The Hour / My Old Ass / Jigra 1:19:04

7M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Paul and Erin wade through another stack of new releases, including Guy Maddin's RUMOURS, the Sebastian Stan starrers THE APPRENTICE and A DIFFERENT MAN, Anna Kendricks' feminist true-crime thriller WOMAN OF THE HOUR, the time-bending indie MY OLD ASS and the Indian revenge thriller JIGRA. Plus: we revisit THE COMMITMENTS, SAVE THE GREEN PLANET, AM…

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TAATM #458: The People Vs. Larry Flynt vs. Private Parts 1:01:08

7M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Erin and Paul review two films about low-class media provocateurs who become unlikely free-speech champions: Milos Forman's 1996 porn-king biopic THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT, and Betty Thomas' 1997 retelling of the legend of Howard Stern, PRIVATE PARTS.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #457: Saturday Night / Megalopolis / The Wild Robot / Will & Harper / His Three Daughters 1:23:25

7M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Paul & Erin round up another batch of new releases, including Jason Reitman's behind-the-scenes ensemble comedy SATURDAY NIGHT, Francis Ford Coppola's sci-fi folly MEGALOPOLIS, the animated tearjerker THE WILD ROBOT, the documentary heartwarmer WILL & HARPER, Azazel Jacobs' family drama HIS THREE DAUGHTERS, and the Rachel Sennott comedy/drama I USE…

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TAATM #456: Kagemusha vs. Dave 1:06:05

8M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Paul and Erin review two films about rulers being replaced by exact lookalikes: Akira Kurosawa's 1980 epic KAGEMUSHA, and Ivan Reitman's Capraesque 1993 comedy DAVE.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #455: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice / The Substance / Rebel Ridge / The Old Oak 1:19:59

8M ago1:19:59

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Paul and Erin review the Tim Burton legacyquel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, the grossout Cannes sensation THE SUBSTANCE, the issue-driven actioner REBEL RIDGE and Ken Loach's likely final filim THE OLD OAK, as well as the limited TV series SHOGUN and THE PERFECT COUPLE.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #454: Grosse Pointe Blank vs. Le Samouraï 1:07:25

8M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Erin and Paul review two films about lonely hired assassins: George Armitage's 1997 hipster-hitman black comedy GROSSE POINTE BLANK, starring John Cusack; and Jean-Pierre Melville's ultra-cool 1967 character study LE SAMOURAÏ.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #453: Alien Romulus / Blink Twice / Strange Darling / The Supremes At Earl's All-You-Can-Eat / The Good Half 1:25:46

8M ago1:25:46

1:25:46

Erin and Paul review new titles like the sci-fi blockbuster ALIEN ROMULUS, the MeToo thrillers BLINK TWICE and STRANGE DARLING and the female-friendship comedy-drama THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT, plus some classic Italian thrillers, the original BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and some recent offerings from the world of prestige TV.…

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TAATM #452: Cape Fear vs. The Hand That Rocks The Cradle 1:01:23

9M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Paul and Erin review two films about vengeful stalkers out to destroy seemingly picture-perfect households: Martin Scorsese's pulpy 1991 drama CAPE FEAR, and Curtis Hanson's 1992 domestic thriller THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Music: "Stalkin'" by Duane EddyBy Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #451: Twisters / Trap / Cuckoo / The People's Joker / Janet Planet 1:17:04

9M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Erin and Paul review a passel of new releases, including the blockbuster sequel TWISTERS, the M. Night Shyamalan thriller TRAP, and the intriguing indies CUCKOO, THE PEOPLE'S JOKER and JANET PLANET. Plus, we dig up a pair of vintage Studio Ghibli releases, the cult horrror film SOCIETY, Preston Sturges' CHRISTMAS IN JULY and John Water's art-world …

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TAATM #450: Popeye vs. 3 Women 1:09:38

9M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

In honour of the late Shelley Duvall, Paul and Erin look back at two of her most iconic collaborations with Robert Altman: the oddball 1980 live-action comic-strip adaptation POPEYE, and the 1977 psychological comedy-drama 3 WOMEN.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #449: Deadpool & Wolverine / Last Summer / MaXXXine / Thelma / Backspot / Faye 1:14:31

9M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Erin and Paul review the irreverent superhero blockbuster DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, Catherine Breillat's sexual potboiler LAST SUMMER, the Canadian cheerleading drama BACKSPOT, and movies about women named MAXXXINE, THELMA and FAYE. Plus: a look back at JAWS, GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN, PARTY GIRL, SERIAL MOM, and BOB ROBERTS.…

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TAATM #448: La Piscine vs. Night Swim 51:42

10M ago51:42

51:42

Erin and Paul review two pool-themed thrillers: the sultry 1969 Alain Delon/Romy Schneider slow-burner LA PISCINE, and the 2024 Blumhouse horror film NIGHT SWIM.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #447: The Bikeriders / Kill / Longlegs / In A Violent Nature / Kinds Of Kindness 1:42:23

10M ago1:42:23

1:42:23

Paul and Erin return from a extended hiatus with a jumbo-sized roundup episode containing discussions of Jeff Nichols' motorcycle saga THE BIKERIDERS, the Indian action sensation KILL, the age-and-fame-gap romcoms THE IDEA OF YOU and THE FAMILY AFFAIR, Osgood Perkins' horror hit LONGLEGS, the stomach-turning gorefest IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Yorgos Lan…

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TAATM #446: The Crow vs. Kuroneko 1:04:52

11M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Erin and Paul review two films about animal-assisted revenge from beyond the grave: Alex Proyas' 1994 mall-goth fave THE CROW, and Kaneto Shindo's eerie 1968 ghost story KURONEKO.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #445: Hit Man / Bad Boys: Ride Or Die / Poolman / Ren Faire 53:30

11M ago53:30

53:30

Erin and Paul review Richard Linklater's return-to-form crime comedy HIT MAN, the action sequel BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE, and Chris Pine's shaggy vanity project POOLMAN. Plus: we look back at Sofia Coppola's THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, the Spanish shocker THE COFFEE TABLE and the HBO documentary series REN FAIRE.…

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TAATM #444: Spellbound vs. Best In Show 1:15:14

12M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Paul and Erin review two films about quirky non-athletic competitions: Jeffrey Blitz's warm-hearted 2002 documentary SPELLBOUND, and Christopher Guest's 2000 improvised comedy BEST IN SHOW.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #443: Furiosa / Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes / The Animal Kingdom / The Last Stop In Yuma County / Hundreds Of Beavers 1:14:37

12M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Paul and Erin review the latest entries in the MAD MAX and PLANET OF THE APES franchises, plus the French sci-fi drama THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, the indie crime flick THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and the cartoonish slapstick comedy HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, as well as the TV series THE SYMPATHIZER, RIPLEY and MR. & MRS. SMITH and Jenny Nicholson's blockbuster…

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TAATM #442: The Fall Guy vs. The Stunt Man 59:02

12M ago59:02

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Paul and Erin review two films about hapless movie stunt performers: David Leitch's new action comedy THE FALL GUY, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt; and Richard Rush's 1980 cult film THE STUNT MAN, starring Peter O'Toole.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #441: Challengers / Turtles All The Way Down / Problemista / The Taste Of Things / Evil Does Not Exist / Do Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World / I Saw The TV Glow / Unfrosted 1:17:48

1y ago1:17:48

1:17:48

Erin and Paul review the romantic tennis drama CHALLENGERS, the John Green adaptation TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, Julio Torres' whimsical immigration drama PROBLEMISTA, and the buzzy arthouse entries THE TASTE OF THINGS, EVIL DOES NOT EXIST, DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD, and I SAW THE TV GLOW. Plus: we look back at the HUNGER GAME…

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TAATM #440: Looking For Mr. Goodbar vs. Something's Gotta Give 1:21:06

1y ago1:21:06

1:21:06

Erin and Paul review two films about Diane Keaton looking for love... or at least someone to share a bed with for the night: the 1977 shocker LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR, and Nancy Meyers' upscale 2003 comedy SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #439: Civil War / Late Night With The Devil / Monkey Man 1:09:57

1y ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Paul and Erin review Alex Garland's dystopian thriller CIVIL WAR, the retro-'70s horror movie LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, and Dev Patel's revenge action drama MONKEY MAN, and weigh in on SHIN ULTRAMAN, BRANDY HELLVILLE, Paul Schrader's AFFLICTION, Steve Martin's THE LONELY GUY and the post-apocalyptic TV series FALLOUT.…

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TAATM #438: Gladiator vs. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 1:01:41

1y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Erin and Paul review two films in which bloody hand-to-hand combat provides entertainment for the masses: Ridley Scott's 2000 Oscar-winner GLADIATOR, and George Miller and George Ogilvie's 1985 post-apocalyptic thrill ride MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #437: Quiet On Set / Steve! (Martin) / The Iron Claw / Standup Special Roundup 1:14:01

1y ago1:14:01

1:14:01

Paul and Erin review the kids-TV expose QUIET ON SET, the two-part biography STEVE! (MARTIN): A DOCUMENTARY IN 2 PIECES, the wrestling saga THE IRON CLAW and new standup specials from Mike Birbiglia, Demetri Martin and Tig Notaro.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #436: Strangers On A Train vs. Throw Momma From The Train 59:26

1y ago59:26

59:26

Paul and Erin review two films about identical plans to commit the perfect murder: Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 suspense classic STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, and Danny de Vito's 1987 directorial debut THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #435: Love Lies Bleeding / Immaculate / Road House / Dogman 1:14:07

1y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Erin and Paul review Kristen Stewart's lesbian neo-noir LOVE LIES BLEEDING, Sydney Sweeney's nunsploitation horror movie IMMACULATE, Jake Gyllenhaal's ROAD HOUSE remake, and Luc Besson's DOGMAN. Plus: we look back at AMERICAN FICTION, SHIVA BABY, YES MADAM, WALKABOUT and COUNTDOWN.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #434: The World According To Garp vs. Slap Shot 1:08:00

1y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Erin and Paul review two films directed by George Roy Hill: his 1982 John Irving adaptation THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP, and his 1977 hockey comedy SLAP SHOT.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #433: Dune Part Two / The Beekeeper / Drive Away Dolls / About Dry Grasses / Perfect Days 1:10:49

1y ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Paul and Erin review Denis Villeneuve's DUNE PART TWO, THE BEEKEEPER, Ethan Coen's DRIVE AWAY DOLLS, Nuri Bilge Ceylan's ABOUT DRY GRASSES and Wim Wenders' PERFECT DAYS. We also take a curious look at THE COLOR PURPLE, RUSTIN, MERRY CHRISTMAS, DAMAGE and RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #432: The Firemen's Ball vs. Backdraft 50:59

1y ago50:59

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Erin and Paul review two films about firefighters: Milos Forman's 1967 anti-Communist satire THE FIREMEN'S BALL, and Ron Howard's high-temperature 1991 thriller BACKDRAFT.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #431: Lisa Frankenstein / This Is Me... Now / Eileen / Anyone But You / Mean Girls 1:11:59

1y ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Paul and Erin review a pile of new titles, including LISA FRANKENSTEIN, Jennifer Lopez' THIS IS ME... NOW, EILEEN, the hit romcom ANYONE BUT YOU, Taika Watiti's underdog sports comedy NEXT GOAL WINS and the new musical version of MEAN GIRLS. Plus: TIN CUP, SEA OF LOVE, the new season of TRUE DETECTIVE, and much more!…

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TAATM #430: Marie Antoinette vs. A Knight's Tale 1:05:47

1y ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Erin and Paul review two films that are set in the past but which use modern-day pop songs on the soundtrack: Sofia Coppola's 2006 revisionist biopic MARIE ANTOINETTE, starring Kirsten Dunst; and Brian Helgeland's 2001 medieval underdog sports movie A KNIGHT'S TALE, starring Heath Ledger.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #429: Year-End MEGASODE: The Best Of 2023 3:04:34

1+ y ago3:04:34

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In this jumbo-sized special episode, Paul and Erin reveal their respective picks for their favourite films of 2023, as well as the year's outstanding performances, over- and underrated titles and much, much more!By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #428: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory vs. Chocolat 1:06:04

1+ y ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Erin and Paul review two films about free-spirited chocolate makers: Mel Stuart's 1971 Roald Dahl adaptation WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, and Lasse Hallstrom's peak-Miramax 2000 romance CHOCOLAT.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #427: The Boy And The Heron / Leave The World Behind / Wonka / Maestro / Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour 1:23:29

1+ y ago1:23:29

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Paul and Erin review new films from Hayao Miyazaki and Bradley Cooper, plus the apocalyptic thriller LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND, the Timothee Chalamet Willy Wonka prequel, and the filmed version of Taylor Swift's blockbuster Eras Tour.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #426: Dream Scenario vs. A Nightmare On Elm Street 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

52:51

Erin and Paul review two films about men with the power to enter other people's dreams: the new Nicolas Cage puzzler DREAM SCENARIO and Wes Craven's 1984 horror classic A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #425: May December / Saltburn / Godzilla Minus One 53:18

1+ y ago53:18

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Paul and Erin review Todd Haynes' MAY DECEMBER, Emerald Fennell's SALTBURN and the hit kaiju blockbuster GODZILLA MINUS ONE, as well as Joseph Losey's SALTBURN-esque 1971 drama THE GO-BETWEEN and Richard Kelly's 2009 flopperoo THE BOX.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TAATM #424: Blazing Saddles vs. Destry Rides Again 59:25

1+ y ago59:25

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Paul and Erin review two classic Western comedies: Mel Brooks' gleefully offensive 1974 spoof BLAZING SADDLES, and the underrated 1939 James Stewart/Marlene Dietrich vehicle DESTRY RIDES AGAIN.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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