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A movie pod discussing the mini-major studios and the films they released! Hosted by @kevbonesy + @BrydenDoyle Current: Geffen Pictures

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Our new miniseries on GEFFEN PICTURES starts this week! It’ll cover all 15 films released and transition into a miniseries covering MTV Films.

Our first episode covering BEETLEJUICE and DEFENDING YOUR LIFE drops this week!

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This week's episode covers M. BUTTERFLY (1993)!

Michelle O'Connell breaks down the differences between the play and the film, talk all about Cronenberg and more!

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This week's episode covers LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986)!

Michelle O'Connell returns to discuss the differences between the original film, this film and the stage play, talk the original vs the theatrical ending, and more!

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And be sure to check out Dan’s Letterboxd article on Irish cinema!

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Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day, Dan Mecca highlights twenty films that speak to Ireland’s rich culture and history, from toe-tapping movie musicals to harrowing depictions of the Troubles and everything in between. https://t.co/S9K0wcKOZj

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This week's episode covers THE BUTCHER BOY (1997)!

Dan Mecca (@djmecca) returns to talk about the last Geffen Pictures release, MERCURY RISING (and there's nothing surprising), and start our multi-episode discussion on Neil Jordan.

Apple: https://t.co/Gkskd13uvu

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Today, we discuss MEN DON'T LEAVE (1990)!

@djmecca returns to discuss this lesser seen (but great) film, pre-game for our future ORANGE COUNTY episode, get distracted by the Blood Orchid, get our Friedkin on and talk the 1995 Academy Awards.

Apple: https://t.co/WAIaMfUoX4

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We are discussing THE LAST BOY SCOUT (1991) on today's episode!

Topics include Tony Scott's filmography, Shane Black-isms, this being Eddie Griffin's first film, and how much C4 the villains have (they have enough).

Apple: https://t.co/zL8MXHYWdV

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Call us The Pharcyde because we are runnin' today as we discuss PERSONAL BEST (1982)!

Paul Oyama joins us to discuss his track and field film, Robert Towne, the lawsuit surrounding this film, favorite sports films and more!

Apple: https://t.co/HrCUP3z7Xe

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We're talkin' afterlife on our first episode of our new miniseries covering GEFFEN PICTURES with…

BEETLEJUICE (1988)
+ DEFENDING YOUR LIFE (1991)!

We also discuss ape playing basketball, Brooks' SNL short films & witness the birth of Ethan Embry

Apple: https://t.co/YF7LpJAUnX

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It's INTERMISSION time with NATURAL BORN KILLERS (1994)!

We discuss all the controversy, MTV Movie Awards nominee for Best Kiss, THE LOSERS, what could have been with the original script and announce the next miniseries!

Apple: https://t.co/wstmFb4YMx

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Our last episode of the FilmDistrict miniseries is here with IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY (2011) and POMPEII (2014)!

Other topics include being forced to watch the ROBOCOP remake, discussion on whether or not the coast is toast + more.

Apple: https://t.co/ccRk7tzIDq

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We're mumblin' our way back in time this week with SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED (2012)!

Jack Draper joins us again to discuss this Sundance darling, Waldo Salt, Indie Spirits and naturally STUMPTOWN.

Apple: https://t.co/K4LEywovbD
Spotify: https://t.co/80lHfBhHfl

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We’ve back + celebrating our 4 year anniversary today with INSIDIOUS and INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2!

We discuss a very memorable theater experience, open the Red Door, and giggle at the phrase "astral projection.”

Apple: https://t.co/WCQtR7NIwc
Spotify: https://t.co/jNsgty5ANz

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We return to chat about OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (2013)!

Logan Kenny (@LoganKenny1) returns to Shoot The White House™, try to find our porpoise, and somehow relate this film to... Jeanne Dielman.

Apple: https://t.co/PInQ78t9Wh
Spotify: https://t.co/OrlnmES7hR

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forgot to tag the man the myth the legend @LoganKenny1

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We return to chat about PARKER (2013)!

Logan Kenny returns to discuss Jason Statham, Florida, what time is the appropriate time for CAPONE and many more detours!

Apple: https://t.co/u8FVSCmWSq
Spotify: https://t.co/JvyGpzOXbP

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After a power surge took out my computer including two hard drives totaling 16TBs, our two most recent unreleased episodes (DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK and DRIVE) are lost forever. We will talk about them at the end of the miniseries. :(

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You don't have to wait 20 years to listen to our newest episode on OLDBOY (2013)!

Sam Cohen joins us again to discuss this controversal remake, Spike Lee's filmography, the troubled post-production and film school.

Apple: https://t.co/qD55sFuVSh
Spotify: https://t.co/f3Tau0A5os

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Our episode this week covers DEAD MAN DOWN (2013)!

@djmecca returns to discuss this non-action film, Adrien Brody and take a one-way trip to Tangent City.

Apple: https://t.co/mMy0nciySU
Spotify: https://t.co/1R1Gk1huqN

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They said it couldn't be done (?) but we are covering PLAYING FOR KEEPS (2012)!

In this episode, we do bad accents, talk the 10 year journey this film took, and how we have to just… deal with it existing.

Apple: https://t.co/Dc2H4F2pF5
Spotify: https://t.co/AGFdzep4zR