Best Red String Movie Podcasts (2025)

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Mini 7 - “Q2 Quarterly Roundup” 47:13

1d ago47:13

47:13

With half our season officially in the books, Eric and Scott reminisce about all we learned in Quarter 2. Plus, some very special contributors briefly address a pair of films that didn’t make the cut in June. Attention to detail … we haz it.By The Next Arena

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Episode 17 - “Pale Rider & Red Sonja” 1:31:52

5d ago1:31:52

1:31:52

Clint Eastwood and Not Conan have entered the chat! Special guest Adam Gertler (Würstmacher/culinary director for Dog Haus, co-founder/culinary director for Vesti, TV personality, Ninja Foodie Spokesperson, former co-host of FX Movie Download, fellow movie hound) join Eric and Scott for a delicious conversation about Clint’s gritty Gold Rush wester…

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Episode 16 - “Prizzi’s Honor & St. Elmo’s Fire” 1:38:38

12d ago1:38:38

1:38:38

Can two mob killers also be lovers? Is the Brat Pack even old enough to drink? When did the saxophone stop being the world’s sexiest rock instrument? Special guest Ken Brisbois (writer guy, producer guy, director guy) joins Eric and Scott to answer these burning questions and more as we take a long, melodramatic look at legendary director John Hust…

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Episode 15 - “D.A.R.Y.L. & Cocoon” 1:37:57

19d ago1:37:57

1:37:57

A boy with a microcomputer brain! Horny retirees! Yellow scrotum people! Special guest ringer Sasha Perl-Raver (screenwriter, actor lady and on-camera personality, fellow movie hound, former co-host of FX Movie Download) joins Eric and Scott as we explore the sci-fi sentimentality of the overlooked D.A.R.Y.L., which went wide on June 14th, 1985, fo…

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Episode 14 - “The Goonies" 1:32:39

26d ago1:32:39

1:32:39

Hey, you guys! Our journey through the film treasures of 1985 have led us to one of the year's crown jewels ... The Goonies! Special guest Bailey Chadwick (actor lady, stuntperson, Oregon native, BookTok star) joins Eric and Scott as we lavish praise on one of the most beloved kid adventure films of all time which originally released in theaters on…

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Episode 13 - “Brewster's Millions & Fletch" 1:34:13

1M ago1:34:13

1:34:13

Go, Hackensack Bulls! Charge it to the Underhills! Special guest Mark Kelly (actor guy, the second best Han Solo of all time) joins Eric and Scott to chew the fat about two comedy films headlined by a trio of 80s comedy legends that both released in late May 1985.By The Next Arena

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MIni 6 - Daniel Roebuck, Star of "Cave Girl” 55:49

1M ago55:49

55:49

Eric and Scott sit down with actor Daniel Roebuck to discuss his first film, the 1985 cult classic Cave Girl, plus many other highlights from his distinguished career.By The Next Arena

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Episode 12 - “Rambo: First Blood Part II & A View to a Kill" 1:31:37

2M ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Like some lethal Pokemon, John Rambo completes his evolution into the somewhat reluctant killing machine known as Rambo. Meanwhile, Sir Roger Moore pursues one final mission as 007 and sets a body count record of his own (hint: we’re talking about sex). Special guest Jean-Michel Richaud (actor guy, voiceover guy, Van Gogh lookalike) takes a break f…

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Mini 5 - “Stick! Code of Silence! Rustler’s Rhapsody! 26:28

2M ago26:28

26:28

Eric, Scott, and some special contributors briefly address a handful of films that didn’t make it to the main pod from late April through early May. Attention to detail … we haz it.By The Next Arena

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Episode 11 - “Gotcha! & Gymkata” 1:32:27

2M ago1:32:27

1:32:27

Anthony Edwards (the actor) with hair and a paintball gun! Gymnastics and martial arts living together! Mass hysteria! Special guest and fellow NU Wildcat Ryan Raddatz (WordGirl, The Neighborhood) joins Eric and Scott as they contemplate the deeper meaning behind two films that begin with G, end with A, and released on the same day: May 3rd, 1985. …

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Episode 10 - “Moving Violations & Just One of the Guys” 1:32:52

2M ago1:32:52

1:32:52

Knees, prepare to be slapped! Special guest David Fickas (filmmaker, actor guy, Drama 3/4 Productions) joins Eric and Scott as they laugh It up with a pair of straight up 80s comedies. The one about traffic school released on April 19th while the one where a girl dresses as a boy released April 26th, 1985.…

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Episode 9 - “Ladyhawke & The Purple Rose of Cairo” 1:26:22

2M ago1:26:22

1:26:22

Two fantasy films, one unpleasant elephant in the room. Special guest Craig Kuehne (filmmaker, author, VFX whiz kid) joins Eric and Scott as they do everything they can to tiptoe around a pair of films from Richard Donner and Woody Allen, for two very different reasons. For those keeping score, Donner’s medieval fantasy released on April 12th while…

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Episode 8 - “Desperately Seeking Susan & Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” 1:36:08

3M ago1:36:08

1:36:08

This one is for all the ladies out there. Special guest Kristina Hayes (actor lady, improviser, Jersey girl, Waltz Through Life) joins Eric and Scott as they do a happy little dance through two female-driven comedies that released on April 12th, 1985. Jazz hands!By The Next Arena

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Mini 4 - “Q1 Quarterly Roundup” 43:00

3M ago43:00

43:00

With 1/4 of our season officially in the books, Eric and Scott reminisce about all we learned. Plus, a special contributor briefly addresses one film that won’t make it to the main pod in the month of April. Attention to detail … we haz it.By The Next Arena

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Episode 7 - “Porky’s Revenge & Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment” 1:18:06

3M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Special guest Hollywood’s Rob Smith (actor guy, high school math teacher extraordinaire, the first guy to do the Discount Double Check with Aaron Rodgers back when he was cool) joins Eric and Scott as they trudge through a pair of empty calorie comedy sequels that released on March 22nd, 1985. May God have mercy on our souls.…

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Mini 3 - “Baby: The Secret of a Lost Legend! The Slugger’s Wife! The Care Bears Movie!” 29:33

3M ago29:33

29:33

Eric, Scott, and some special contributors briefly address a handful of films that didn’t make it to the main pod from the month of March. Attention to detail … we haz it.By The Next Arena

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Episode 6 - “Mask & Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon” 1:26:01

4M ago1:26:01

1:26:01

Special guest Brad Stevens (talented improviser, writer/producer guy, Animal Control, The Soup w Joel McHale) joins Eric and Scott as they discuss the strangest of 80s bedfellows: a Cher/Eric Stoltz family drama and the Motown infused kung fu cult classic, both of which released on March 22nd, 1985.By The Next Arena

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Episode 5 - “Missing in Action 2: The Beginning & Friday the 13th: A New Beginning” 1:22:10

4M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

Special guest Mark Reilly (actor guy, content creator, Schmoes Know) joins Eric and Scott as they discuss two 80s sequels that clearly earned their much maligned reputations. For those keeping score, the Chuck Norris actioner released on March 1st, while the fifth installment of the Friday the 13th franchise released later in the month on March 22n…

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Episode 4 - “The Sure Thing & Lost in America” 1:22:40

4M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

The main pod is back with a pair of studly March comedies! Special guest Megahn Perry (actor lady, content creator, Heather the Vampire) joins Eric and Scott as they discuss Rob Reiner’s second film which released March 1st, 1985, and a yuppie drop out fantasy from the mind of Albert Einstein aka Albert Brooks which released March 15th, 1985.…

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Mini 2 - “Heaven Help Us! Vision Quest! Turk-182! Into the Night!" 31:49

4M ago31:49

31:49

Eric and Scott and some special contributors briefly address four films from February ’85 that didn’t make it to the main pod. Attention to detail … we haz it.By The Next Arena

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Episode 3 - "The Breakfast Club" 1:05:33

5M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

We’re only four films into our journey and we’ve arrived at an absolute banger. Special guest Matt Taylor (actor guy, improviser, reality TV story editor stud) joins Eric and Scott as they dedicate an entire episode to this John Hughes masterpiece which released February 15th, 1985.By The Next Arena

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Episode 2 - “The Falcon and The Snowman & Witness” 1:18:06

5M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

4am! Time for milking! Special guest Patrick T. Gorman (novelist, creator of The Star Wars Trilogy in 30 Minutes and The Star Wars Saga in 60 Minutes) joins hosts Eric and Scott as they discuss two fine films which released on February 8th, 1985.By The Next Arena

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Mini 1 - “The ’84 Oscars! Early Sundance! Ghoulies! Tuff Turf!” 12:38

5M ago12:38

12:38

Eric and Scott briefly address some of the films and movie related events from January ’85 that didn’t make it to the main pod. Attention to detail … we haz it.By The Next Arena

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Episode 1 - “Blood Simple & Fandango” 1:12:11

5M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

In our first official episode, our first official guest Dave Portal (graphic designer, movie fan, original vocal champion of the films of 1985) joins hosts Eric and Scott as they discuss the first official wide releases of the year. That’s a lot of firsts!By The Next Arena

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Peak Movies 1985: The Beginning Part I (Or How We Learned to Abandon a Succinct Title in Favor of Excessive 80s Movie Sequel Tropes) 5:06

6M ago5:06

5:06

Movie fans, rejoice! Your chronological journey through the noteworthy films of 1985 starts right here. In this special introductory trailer episode, you’ll meet your intrepid hosts Eric and Scott as they attempt to justify the existence of your new favorite podcast. Every beginning has to start somewhere and that somewhere is now!…

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SEVEN SAMURAI (Ep. 100) 39:34

1y ago39:34

39:34

Jacob and Perk review Seven Samurai, a classic film about a group of samurai tasked with protecting a small farming village from bandits. Also discussed: Vanderpump Rules, The Spider Within Following this episode, the Red String Movie Podcast will be entering a hiatus. Thank you for listening! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro and Trivia 03:44 Seven Samurai R…

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THE SEVENTH SEAL (Ep. 99) 24:39

1+ y ago24:39

24:39

Jacob and Perk review THE SEVENTH SEAL, a Swedish film about a knight returning from the crusades that plays a game of chess with Death. Also discussed: Ninety-Five Senses, Words of Radiance Next week's movie: SEVEN SAMURAI (available on Max) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro and Trivia 04:04 The Seventh Seal Review 19:08 Ninety-Five Senses 22:09 Words of Rad…

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THE THIRD MAN (Ep. 98) 26:10

1+ y ago26:10

26:10

Jacob and Perk review THE THIRD MAN, a noir film about a man called to Vienna by his friend, only to find his friend dead upon his arrival. Also discussed: The Oscars, Moneyball, The Simpsons Movie, Live action Scooby-Doo movies, Arrival, Theater Camp Next week's movie: THE SEVENTH SEAL (available on Max)TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro and Trivia 02:50 The …

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CITIZEN KANE (Ep. 97) 1:01:25

1+ y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Jacob and Perk review Citizen Kane, one of the most famous films of all time about the life of a newspaper tycoon. Also discussed: The Color Purple, Rustin, The Taste of Things, May December, Perfect Days, El Conde, Dune Part 2Next week's movie: The Third Man (available on Criterion, Tubi, rent)TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and Trivia 00:05:34 Citizen …

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OUR 2024 OSCARS PREDICTIONS! 1:01:17

1+ y ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Jacob and Perk go through all the Oscars nominations and discuss who they predict will win, and who they want to win each category TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 Intro0:00:37 Best Actor0:02:10 Best Supporting Actor0:03:39 Best Actress0:05:26 Best Supporting Actress0:06:36 Best Animated Film0:09:33 Best Cinematography0:11:35 Best Costume Design0:12:21 Best Direc…

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CASABLANCA (Ep. 96) 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

24:11

Jacob and Perk review CASABLANCA, a film about the refugees displaced to the titular city during the peak of WW2. Next week's movie: CITIZEN KANE (available on Max) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro & Trivia 05:15 Casablanca Review 23:12 Outro

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MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (Ep. 95) 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

33:01

Jacob and Perk review Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, a film about a honest man thrown into a senator position, and the corruption he discovers. Also discussed: The Way of Kings Next week's movie: Casablanca (available on Max) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro & Trivia 05:26 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Review 27:09 The Way of Kings by Sanderson 32:20 Outro…

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VERTIGO (Ep. 94) 36:19

1+ y ago36:19

36:19

Jacob and Perk review Vertigo, a Hitchcock classic about a former detective that becomes obsessed with his friend's wife. Also discussed: National Treasure, Nyad, The Zone of Interest Next week's movie: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (available to rent) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 04:46 Vertigo Review 24:02 National Treasure 25:46 Nyad 29:48 The Zone of I…

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REAR WINDOW (Ep. 93) 38:33

1+ y ago38:33

38:33

Jacob and Perk review Rear Window, a thriller about a photographer that believes he witnesses a murder in a neighboring building. Also discussed: Godzilla Minus One Minus Color, Maestro, Mad Max, Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix Next week's movie: Vertigo (available on Criterion, rent) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 5:36 Rear Window Review 21:26 God…

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ON THE WATERFRONT (Ep. 92) 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

Jacob and Perk review On the Waterfront, a Marlon Brando film where he plays a down on his luck boxer that gets mixed up with the local mob run union. Also discussed: Delicious in Dungeon, Solo Leveling, Metallic Rouge, Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation, Self Reliance, Oscars Nominations Next week's movie: Rear Window (available on Criterion, …

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12 ANGRY MEN (Ep. 91) 43:50

1+ y ago43:50

43:50

Jacob and Perk review 12 Angry Men, a classic film about a jury that deliberates on if a 18 year old boy killed his father.Also discussed: Get Smart, Anatomy of a Fall, Echo, Killers of the Flower Moon, Pokémon ConciergeNext week's movie: On the WaterfrontTIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 04:45 12 Angry Men Review 24:51 Get Smart 26:415Anatomy of a Fall 31:03…

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Our Top 5 Movies of 2023! 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

50:14

Jacob and Perk discuss their favorite films they watched on the podcast, and in theaters in 2023.Also discussed: They Cloned Tyrone, What If? Season 2Next week's movie: 12 Angry Men (available on Fubo, Tubi, Freevee, rent)TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:15 Our Top 5 Movies we watched on the podcast 20:17 Our Top 5 Movies that released in 2023 43:23 Our T…

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ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (Ep. 90) 54:02

1+ y ago54:02

54:02

Jacob and Perk review All the President's Men, a film about the two investigative journalists that broke the Watergate case. Also discussed: Poor Things, The Boys in the Boat, The Iron Claw, Santa Clause is Coming to Town, A Christmas Story, The Princess Switch, It's a Wonderful Life, Kung Fu Panda, Zom 100, Jujutsu Kaisen, Nimona Next week's episo…

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MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (1974) (Ep. 89) 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

Jacob and Perk review Murder on the Orient Express, a classic murder mystery that takes place on a famous train. Also discussed: BlacKKKlansman, Variety Actors on Actors/Directors on Directors Next week's movie: All the President's Men (available on Prime, rent) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 05:03 Murder on the Orient Express Review 21:11 BlacKKKlansman 2…

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THE DUELLISTS (Ep. 88) 56:22

1+ y ago56:22

56:22

Jacob and Perk review The Duellists, a film about two men that engage in repeated duels over a misunderstanding. Also discussed: The Holdovers, Legally Blonde, Chevalier, The Boy and the Heron, Godzilla Minus One, Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood Next week's movie: Murder on the Orient Express (1974) (available on Fubo, Kanopy, …

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THELMA & LOUISE (Ep. 87) 31:43

1+ y ago31:43

31:43

Jacob and Perk review Thelma & Louise, a film about two women that go on a weekend trip, and things do not go as planned. Also discussed: Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Next week's movie: The Duellists (available on Kanopy, Pluto TV, rent) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 06:39 Thelma & Louise Review 24:38 The Old Man and t…

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MR. AND MRS. SMITH (Ep. 86) 32:13

1+ y ago32:13

32:13

Jacob and Perk review Mr. and Mrs. Smith, an action rom-com about a married couple that discovers they are both spies for competing agencies. Also discussed: Moana, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Welcome to Wrexham S2 Next week's movie: Thelma & Louise (available on AMC+, rent) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:30 Mr. and Mrs. Smith …

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THE BROS (Ep. 85) 25:07

1+ y ago25:07

25:07

Jacob and Perk review The Bros, a comedy film about two brothers that have to return to their hometown for their father's funeral. Also discussed: The Killer Next week's movie: Mr. and Mrs. Smith (available on Starz, rent) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:50 The Bros Review 18:37 The Killer 24:12 Outro

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TRAIN TO BUSAN (Ep. 84) 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

43:49

Jacob and Perk review TRAIN TO BUSAN, a Korean film about a father and daughter trying to get to Busan during a zombie apocalypse. Also discussed: Loki S2, The Marvels, Scooby-Doo, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, Castle, The Holdovers Next week's movie: THE BROS (available on Netflix) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:34 Train to Busan Review 29:00 Loki …

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DECISION TO LEAVE (Ep. 83) 25:18

1+ y ago25:18

25:18

Jacob and Perk review Decision to Leave, a film about a detective that falls for his murder suspect. Also discussed: Hajime no Ippo, Attack on Titan Next week's movie: Train to Busan (available on Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, Tubi, Freevee) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:38 Decision to Leave Review 18:40 Hajime no Ippo 20:48 Attack on Titan Finale 24:16 …

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A TAXI DRIVER (Ep. 82) 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

37:00

Jacob and Perk review A Taxi Driver, a film that follows a taxi driver that gets roped into the Gwangju uprising of 1980. Also discussed: Spirited Away, Spider-Man 2 (PS5), Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! Next week's movie: Decision to Leave (available on Mubi, rent) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:21 A Taxi Driver Review 24:21 Spirited Away 33:14 Spider-Man …

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PARASITE (Ep. 81) 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

36:03

Jacob and Perk review Parasite, a film about a poor family infiltrating the lives of a rich family in Korea. Also discussed: Bullbuster, Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Next week's movie: A Taxi Driver (available on Prime) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 04:58 Parasite Review 31:21 Fall Anime Roundup 35:23 Outro…

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A SILENT VOICE (Ep. 80) 34:15

1+ y ago34:15

34:15

Jacob and Perk review A Silent Voice, a film about the complex relationship between a deaf girl, and the boy who bullied her when she was young. Also discussed: Psycho Pass 3/First Inspector Next week's movie: Parasite (available on Max) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 04:07 A Silent Voice Review 29:44 Psycho Pass S3/First Inspector 31:24 Outro…

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BELLE (Ep. 79) 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

46:59

Jacob and Perk review Belle, a film about a quiet high school girl that is a pop star in a virtual world. Also discussed: The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete, Wes Anderson's Roald Dahl Shorts, Psycho-Pass S2, Psycho-Pass: The Movie, Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Next week's movie: A Silent Voice (available to rent) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro …

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REDLINE (Ep. 78) 1:02:41

1+ y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Jacob and Perk review Redline, a film about an intergalactic race that happens once every 5 years. Also discussed: Little Miss Sunshine, The Lobster, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Psycho-Pass, Futurama, Sea of Stars, The Gardens Between Next week's movie: Belle (available on Max) TIMECODES 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:08 Redline Review 00:20:25 Little Miss Suns…

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