It's time to jump into a another New Blood episode! Check out Ryan and AJ discussing the insane madness that is "Mandy," an insane vehicle for one Nic Cage. It's an insane film, and by god is it cool. Also it just earned an Indie Spirit nomination for Best Cinematography and features one of Jóhann Jóhannsson's… Read More "We Bought a …
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Review: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Fails to Live Up to Its Predecessor, But Still a Good Time
Very few people were ready for what Wreck-It Ralph was serving when the 2012 film hit theaters. The popular story of a villain becoming the hero felt rather fresh and original back then, making the love letter to video games a surprise hit for the House of Mouse. However, few would have expected Wreck-It Ralph to become just… Read More "Review: ‘Ralph Breaks …
Review: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson and Dolph Lundgren Soar in ‘Creed II’
The Rocky franchise may create mixed emotions for many, but it remains one of the great American franchises in cinematic history. At bare minimum, Rocky through Rocky IV were very good to excellent films. The soft reboot of the franchise with Creed helped signal there were still stories to tell and lessons to learn from this universe. It introduced many to Michael B. Jordan, Tessa… Read More "Review: Michael B. …
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Review: The Human Story of ‘Widows’ Outshines the Heist With Viola Davis Stunning
Labeling a film as a genre story can often do a disservice to the film. Some films do not fully fit into a single genre. Others might tip their toes into the genre pool. Expectations rise, and if your film does not fully execute within that genre, it can be seen as a disappointment. However,… Read More "Review: The Human …
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Review: ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Sings an Homage to the Tall Tales of the West
The Coen Brothers are among the greatest storytellers in American cinema. Since the 1980s, they seemed to understand how to bring the dark side of the American dream into visual storytelling. Murder, crime, and morbid humor have informed their style for decades. While there have been some films that missed the mark from time-to-time, you would… Read More "Review: ‘The Ballad …
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We Bought a Pod Episode 42: A Toy Pikachu Story
Welcome back to We Bought a Pod! We're checking in with some of the new trailers, films, and entertainment news this week. AJ and Aaron breakdown the Toy Story 4 Teaser, the Detective Pikachu trailer, Bohemian Rhapsody, and the upcoming GKIDS film Murai, a Japanese film in the style of Miyazaki. We recorded before the passing of Stan Lee, so… Read More "We Bought a …
Review: ‘The Crimes of Grinelwald’ Is Far From Fantastic
When Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them released in theaters in 2016, it was a surprise hit for many. It combined large-scale visual effects, a very talented cast, and an adventurous period narrative that allowed the story to take flight. The American setting helped to bring the world to new and interesting places, and we… Read More "Review: ‘The Crimes …
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