“If they hear you, they hunt you.” This unique twist on the alien invasion thriller in 2018’s A Quiet Place is that the aliens have no sight and hunt purely by sound. Survival in this distinct post-invasion world has it’s typical challenges with the added necessity of being as quiet as possible in everything you do. The Office star, John Krasinski, does everything from directing, co-writing, and starring in this film alongside his off-screen wife, Emily Blunt, whose performance particularly stands out. This is not a film (or an episode) you want to miss!
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The Sixth Sense
It has been over 25 years since M. Night Shyamalan burst onto the scene, blowing everyone’s minds with a twist whose impact would be often imitated, but never duplicated. In the words of Nate Bargatze, “If you don’t know it by now, I don’t know what to tell you.” This is a film that is difficult to categorize. Part mystery, part horror, part thriller, part family drama, The Sixth Sense is rewatchable for many reasons, including powerhouse performances from Bruce Willis, Toni Colette, and Haley Joel Osment. If you’ve never seen this one, what are you waiting for?? If you have, join us for a thrilling rewatch discussion!
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Deja Vu
What if you had to tell someone the most important thing in the world, but you knew they'd never believe you? Would you try? Or what if you had to tell someone the most important thing in the world, but you knew they'd never believe you? Director Tony Scott and screen legend Denzel Washington attempted to answer this question in 2006 with the action thriller Deja Vu. Regardless of where you stand on the final result, you can't deny that it is an intriguing and wild ride.
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Black Hawk Down
In this episode, we revisit Black Hawk Down (2001), Ridley Scott’s intense war drama depicting the harrowing 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. We break down the film’s gripping realism, relentless pacing, and powerful ensemble cast, including Josh Hartnett, Eric Bana, Tom Sizemore, Ewan McGregor, Jason Isaacs, and many others. How does the film hold up over 20 years later? Does it balance historical accuracy with Hollywood spectacle? We discuss its impact, the real-life events that inspired it, and how it shaped modern war films. Join us for this deep dive into one of the most visceral war movies ever made.
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I Am Legend
A film that spent almost a decade in pre-production finally found its footing with Francis Lawrence at the helm and Will Smith leading the cast. Well, for the most part, he is the cast. In 2007’s I Am Legend, Smith shows audiences what it would be like to be the last human alive in New York City after a worldwide plague. He also shows that he can really act, especially when his main screen partners are a dog, mannequins, and mostly CGI infected humans. The film also boasts an ever-polarizing alternative ending that you’ll want to make sure to hunt down after you finish the movie. So watch with us! You’ll enjoy this ride.
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