#568 – Knock at the Cabin, Oscar Picks, Movie Games
The guys discuss the new M. Night Shyamalan film Knock at the Cabin, predict the results of the 95th Academy Awards, and close down shop with a couple of movie trivia games.
The guys discuss the new M. Night Shyamalan film Knock at the Cabin, predict the results of the 95th Academy Awards, and close down shop with a couple of movie trivia games.
So many lists! Kyle, James and Zach bid 2022 adieu with a plethora of alternative year-end lists, NEW New Year movie resolutions, and an overview of what to expect in cinemas in 2023. This episode has more movie lists than any other podcast episode on the planet – guaranteed! Special thanks to our Patreon Supporters – Specifically thanks to Mansouri, Marco, Logan, Amanda, Josh, Troy, Allan, Victoria, Scotty, Justin, Ryan, Scott, Adem, and Roger!
James, Kyle, and Zach count down their 20 favorite movies of 2022, as well as their greatest disappointments, films they regret not having seen before making their lists, and much more.
The guys are joined by Pastry Chef Meghan to serve up The Menu, the recent foodie thriller starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy.
The guys discuss Babylon, the latest film from director Damien Chazelle (starring Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt), then read and discuss and argue over some listener email.
The guys try to solve the mystery of why Glass Onion needed the “A Knives Out Mystery” part of it’s title (and also discuss the film spoiler-free), then play some annoying riddle-based movie games.
Zach, James and Kyle test their friendship while discussing the break-up tragicomedy The Banshees of Inisherin, a Martin McDonagh film starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
The guys review and discuss James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel Avatar: The Way of Water, then rank all nine films directed by James Cameron – including the one they haven’t seen.
The guys force each other to blind-watch three Christmas movies none of them have seen before, including a new-release musical comedy starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, a Hallmark movie starring a former Superman, and a late-90s comedy starring Tiger Beat stalwart Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
James and Kyle discuss the new Steven Spielberg’s pseudo-bipoic The Fabelmans, then rank their favorite films that feature a divorce.
The guys answer some recent listener email, discuss the Oscar-hopeful character drama Tár starring Cate Blanchett, then debate their top pretentious characters in film.
Kyle, Zach, and James spend some time inside the Triangle of Sadness, then reflect on the depiction of the wealthy in 10 of their favorite films.
The guys reflect on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, then run down their favorite 10 movies and tv shows from the MCU’s Phase Four.
In a rare bonus episode – James and Kyle discuss Barbarian, a surprising AirBnB-based horror film. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/0FTsgStEZnI Follow Cinereelists: Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – TikTok Follow James: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Zach: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Kyle: Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon. Subscribe: iTunes / RSS Have a film suggestion you think we’ve never seen and want us to discuss on the show? Send your pick to heyguys@cinereelists.com and one of us WILL watch it and discuss it on a future next show… or send a comment, suggestion or criticism and we’ll discuss that as…
James and Kyle talk Weird with New Zach while discussing the new Al Yankovic biopic, then try to figure out who the fibber is in a game of Movie Bluff.
The guys band together to discuss the anti-war film All Quiet on the Western Front, then battle over their 10 favorite war films of all time.
James and special guest Nathan from the Network Special Podcast discuss the career and full filmography of director Kevin Smith, including the recent Clerks III, his alleged career capper.
Kyle and Zach debate the best director of every decade between the 1920s through the 2010s.
The guys review and discuss two films recently available on VOD including Confess, Fletch starring Jon Hamm, a reboot of the 80s comedy classic Fletch, and Bullet Train – a fast-paced neon-styled action film starring Brad Pitt.
The guys respond to some recent email from listeners, discuss the Viola Davis-led historical actioner The Woman King, and round things out with a rundown of their favorite Africa-set films.
The guys respond to some recent email from listeners, discuss the Viola Davis-led historical actioner The Woman King, and round things out with a rundown of their favorite Africa-set films.
Zach and James discuss two films featuring Parks and Recreation alum.
Zach, James, and Kyle debate the heights of Fall, then run down their favorite movies with a “Season” in the title.
The guys review Vengeance, written and directed by BJ Novak, who also happens to be cast member of The Office, which is a TV show that happens to be related to a top 10 list Kyle decided to make for this episode. Then, they played a survey-based movie trivia game.
The guys remember their favorite forgotten films of the same year the iPhone was released.