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Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionThe Conjuring: Last Rites & The Long WalkHorror movie season is upon us. Matt and Eric review two (relatively) spooky films.
The Conjuring: Last Rites is the fourth entry in the mega-blockbuster Conjuring franchise. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront. The Conjuring: Last Rites stars Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, and Mia Tomlinson.
The Long Walk is the long-awaited adaptation of the Stephen King novella of the same name. In a dystopian, alternate-America ruled by a totalitarian regime, 50 teenage boys take part in a deadly annual walking conte...
2025-09-161h 00
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionCaught Stealing & SketchCaught Sketching
Matt saw the latest film from director Darren Aronofsky, Caught Stealing. Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined. Caught Stealing stars Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Regina King, and Matt Smith.
Eric saw Angel Studios-acquired film Sketch. When a young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life—chaotic, real, and on the loose. As the town descends into chaos, her...
2025-09-0456 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionNobody 2Matt and Eric watched Nobody 2!
Nobody 2 is the (long-awaited?) sequel to the 2021 hit action film Nobody. Former assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a nostalgic vacation to a small-town theme park, only to be pulled back into violence when they clash with a corrupt operator, a crooked sheriff, and a ruthless crime boss. Nobody 2 stars Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Sharon Stone, and John Ortiz, and is currently in theaters.
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2025-08-2636 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionAlien: EarthWe watched the first two episodes of Noah Hawley's TV Series, Alien: Earth.
When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. Alien: Earth stars Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, and Timothy Olyphant. Alien, and is currently streaming on Hulu.
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2025-08-1941 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionWeaponsWeapons is here! And we watched it! And reviewed it! (Spoilers: it rules)
Weapons is the second film from brilliant mind Zach Cregger. When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Weapons stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, and Austin Abrams.
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Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionEddingtonMatt and Eric watched EDDINGTON, that latest film from maverick director Ari Aster!
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico. EDDINGTON stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Deirdre O'Connell. EDDINGTON is currently in theaters.
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2025-07-2259 min
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Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionF1 & Jurassic World: RebirthEric reviews two summer blockbusters. Matt just twiddles his thumbs.
F1 is the latest film from Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick). Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory. F1 stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is the seventh entry in the Jurassic Park franchise. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skille...
2025-07-081h 09
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Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionDisney+ Offerings (plus The Phoenician Scheme)Against his better judgment, Matt watched a bunch of new Disney+ offerings (Dial of Destiny, Snow White, Mufasa), while Eric maintained his sanity by sticking with Wes Anderson's newest film, The Phoenician Scheme.
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2025-06-1756 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionBallerina and Fountain of YouthMatt watched Ballerina. Eric watched Fountain of Youth. What have you accomplished this week?
2025-06-1159 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionBring Her BackEric reviews Bring Her Back, and the guys catch up on Andor Season 2, as well as Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
Bring Her Back is the latest horror thrill-ride from director duos Michael and Danny Philippou. Following the death of their father, a brother and sister are introduced to their new sibling by their foster mother, only to learn that she has a terrifying secret. Bring Her Back stars Sally Hawkins, Sora Wong, and Billy Barratt, and is currently in theaters.
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2025-06-031h 03
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionMission Impossible: The Final Reckoning & Final Destination BloodlinesMatt and Eric watched two different movies. Both were good.
2025-05-301h 02
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionTV 2025 (Andor/The Studio/The Rehearsal)Matt and Eric discuss three different seasons of 2025 television: Andor Season 2 (now on Disney+), The Rehearsal Season 2 (HBO Max), and The Studio Season 1 (Apple TV+).
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news and trailers.
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2025-05-201h 18
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionUntil Dawn and The Accountant 2Buckle up, we watched two movies again!
Eric watched Until Dawn, a new horror release based on the video game franchise of the same name. One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one…only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening. Until Dawn stars Ella Rubin (Anora) and Peter Stormare (Fargo). Until Dawn is now in...
2025-05-1346 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionThunderbolts*Matt and Eric saw New Avengers *cough cough* Thunderbolts*.
Thunderbolts* is the latest entry in the MCU franchise, and was directed by Jake Schreier (Beef). After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh (Midsommar), Sebastian Stan (A Different Man), Julia Louis-Dreyfuss (Veep), and David Harbour (Stranger Things). Thunderbolts* is in theaters now.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommendation.
2025-05-0656 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionSinnersWe watched Sinners and now we want Obama to run for a third term.
Sinners (2025) is the latest film from director Ryan Coogler (Creed, Black Panther). Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther), Hailee Steinfeld (Into the Spider-Verse), and Miles Caton. Sinners is currently in theaters.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommendation.
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2025-04-2958 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionWarfareThe guys watched WARFARE.
Warfare was directed by Alex Garland (Civil War, Ex Machina) and Ray Mendoza (Act of Valor, Lone Survivor). A platoon of American Navy SEALs on a surveillance mission gone wrong in insurgent territory. A boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare and brotherhood, told in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it. Warfare stars Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, and Joseph Quinn. Warfare is currently in theaters.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommendation.
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2025-04-151h 01
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionCINEMA CON 2025Matt and Eric unpack Cinema Con, an absolute bevy of film news, announcements, and trailers.
The guys also review The Luckiest Man in America (2025) and Until the End of the World (1991).
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2025-04-081h 14
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionWicked & AshEric watched ASH. Matt watched WICKED.
ASH is the latest film from director and record producer Flying Lotus. A woman wakes up on a distant planet and finds the crew of her space station viciously killed. Her investigation into what happened sets in motion a terrifying chain of events. ASH stars Eiza Gonzalez (Baby Driver) and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad). Now in theaters.
WICKED was the ultimate cultural touchstone of 2024, an adaptation of the successful broadway musical. When ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the po...
2025-04-0158 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionConclaveWe saved big and streamed instead of going to the big cinema.
Matt and Eric watched Conclave, the latest film from German director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front). After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall. Conclave also stars Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Is...
2025-03-2558 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionBlack BagThis week, Matt and Eric watched a good movie!
Black Bag is the second 2025 film from journey-man director Steven Soderbergh (and it's only March). When his beloved wife is suspected of betraying the nation, an intelligence agent faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country. Black Bag stars Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, and Pierce Brosnan.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommendation.
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2025-03-1857 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionMickey 17It's bad!!
MICKEY 17 is the latest film from Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-Ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer, Okja). On a space ship headed for the planet Niflheim, Mickey Barnes finds himself employed as an expendable - a clone with infinite iterations of himself. He (and some of his alternate selves) becomes entangled in a plot against the fundamentalist politician that leads the expedition. MICKEY 17 stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Stephen Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collete.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommendation.
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2025-03-1255 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionLast BreathMatt and Eric review Last Breath.
Last Breath is a documentary turned feature film from director Alex Parkinson. A true story about seasoned deep-sea divers who battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface, Last Breath stars Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, and Finn Cole.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommendation.
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2025-03-0455 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionThe Monkey & The GorgeThis week we watched The Monkey & The Gorge.
The Monkey is the latest film from director Osgood Perkins. It is an adaptation of the Stephen King short story of the same name, and follows twin brothers (Theo James, Christian Convery) who attempt to solve a series of inexplicable deaths that seem to be linked to a mysterious wind-up monkey toy.
The Gorge is an Apple TV+ original film, from director Scott Derrickson. It stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, who star as two snipers assigned to guard an ominous gorge in an...
2025-02-251h 11
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionCaptain America: Brave New WorldWe (mostly) watched it so you don't have to.
Captain America: Brave New World is the fourth entry in the Captain America subfranchise, and the 35th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Captain America: Brave New World stars Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, and Giancarlo Esposito.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommendation.
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2025-02-2055 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionBring Them Down & The BrutalistMatt saw THE BRUTALIST; Eric saw BRING THEM DOWN. We give spoiler-free reviews of each.
Matt watched THE BRUTALIST, the latest film from visionary director Brady Corbet, and contender for Best Picture in the 2024 Oscars race. Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes. THE BRUTALIST stars Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce.
Eric watched BRING THEM DOWN, the first film from direc...
2025-02-111h 01
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionAmerican Primeval & The Girl with the NeedleMatt understood the assignment. Eric watched a TV show
Matt watched The Girl with the Needle, a new film from Swedish director Magnus von Horn. Struggling to survive in post-WWI Copenhagen, a newly unemployed and pregnant young woman is taken in by a charismatic elder to help run an underground adoption agency. The two form an unexpected bond, until a sudden discovery changes everything. The Girl with the Needle stars Vic Carmen Sonne and Trine Dyrholm.
Eric watched American Primeval, a new Netflix miniseries from director Peter Berg. A mother and son fl...
2025-02-0455 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionPresenceWe saw Presence and we had different opinions about it.
Presence is the latest film from journeyman director Steven Soderbergh. This 'horror' movie is shot from the perspective of a mysterious entity haunting a suburban house. Presence stars Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommendation.
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2025-01-281h 04
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionWolf Man & Den of Thieves 2 + What We Love About David LynchEric saw Den of Thieves: Pantera. Matt saw Wolf Man. We also remember the great David Lynch.
Den of Thieves: Pantera is a sequel to 2018's hit crime heist film Den of Thieves. Christian Gudegast returns in the director chair, as do leads Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. The film follows ex-detective Big Nick (Butle) as he joins forces with former rival Donnie (Jackson) for a diamond heist in southern France.
Wolf Man is the latest film from director Leigh Whannel, and is a modern remake of the classic Universal monst...
2025-01-211h 09
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionThe Cinema of 2024 In ReviewWe review 2024 (The Movies)
Matt and Eric talk through a series of categories, discussing which movies best fit that criteria, including:
- Top Five Movies of 2024
- Best Action Scene of 2024
- Most Disappointing/Surprising Movies of 2024
And many, many more. We also preview the coming films of 2025 and which ones we're most looking forward to.
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2025-01-141h 11
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionStrange Darling & A Different ManFor our first episode of 2025, Matt and Eric caught up on some missed movies from 2024.
Matt watched A Different Man, from director Aaron Schimberg. The film follows aspiring actor Edward, who undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost. A Different Man stars Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson.
Eric watched Strange Darling, from director JT Mollner. This is a p...
2025-01-0737 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionNosferatuThe gang finally saw Nosferatu.
Nosferatu (2024) is the fourth film from iconic director Robert Eggers, and is a remake of 1922 F.W. Murnau movie of the same name. Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Nosferatu stars Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgard, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news (Nolan's The Odyssey, Matt Reeves' The Batman Part II pushed to 2027), and give a weekly recommendation.
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2024-12-3149 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionJuror #2 & Red OneWe watched more movies!
First we covered Red One, the latest film from The Rock. Red One (directed by Jake Kasdan) follows the North Pole's Head of Security as he teams with the world's most infamous tracker to save Christmas and rescue Santa Claus. Red One stars Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons, and Lucy Liu.
We also watched Juror #2, the latest film from director Clint Eastwood. While serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral d...
2024-12-2456 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionY2K & Robert Eggers' Commentary on The NorthmanEric watched Y2K. Matt watched The Northman with Robert Eggers audio commentary.
Y2K is the latest film from actor turned director Kyle Mooney. On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Year’s Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives against a horde of evil machines. Y2K stars Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison, and Rachel Zegler.
The Northman is the third film from visionary director Robert Eggers. It follows a Viking prince on his quest for revenge against those murdered his family. The North...
2024-12-1752 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionMoana 2 & AnoraThe guys watched Moana 2. Plus, Anora!
Moana 2 is the long-awaited sequel to 2016's Moana. From Disney's animation studios, this film follows the "princess" Moana as continues in her quest to save her village and map the ocean. In Moana 2, Auli'i Cravalho returns as the eponymous Moana, and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson returns as Maui.
Anora is the latest film from the brilliant Sean Baker. It follows Anora, a young call girl in Brooklyn, who marries the son of young Russian oligarch. When the boy's parents discover this, they send Armenian thugs to have...
2024-12-101h 10
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionGladiator IIMatt and Eric watched Gladiator II.
Gladiator II is the long-awaited (but possibly unnecessary) sequel to Ridley Scott's historical epic Gladiator (2000). This film follows Lucius, a young warrior from North Africa who is captured by conquering Romans and sent to fight as a slave in the Colosseum. Gladiator II stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news and give a weekly recommendation.
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2024-12-031h 14
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionVox LuxMatt and Eric review 2018's Vox Lux, in anticipation for Brady Corbet's upcoming film The Brutalist.
Vox Lux stars Natalie Portman, Jude Law, and Raffey Cassidy. It follows the story of two teenage sisters Celeste and Eleanor who survive a horrific, violent tragedy. They write and perform a song about their experience - and Celeste is catapulted into stardom. By 2017, the now 31-year-old Celeste is mother to a teenage daughter of her own and struggling to navigate a waning career when another act of terrifying violence demands her attention.
Matt and Eric...
2024-11-261h 08
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionHeretic & The PenguinEric and Matt discuss the disastrous state of society evidenced by the warm reception for The Penguin then review the new film Heretic.
The Penguin is a tv mini-series set between Matt Reeves' The Batman and The Batman Part 2 (coming Oct. 2026). It follows the exploits of criminal Oz Cobb as he maneuvers Gotham City now that ganglord Carmine Falcone is no longer in control. The Penguin is an eight episode series, and can be watched on Max. It stars Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, and Rhenzy Feliz.
Heretic is the latest film from writer...
2024-11-191h 34
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionOddity & AzraelMatt and Eric watched two Shudder originals: Oddity and Azrael.
Oddity was directed by Damian McCarthy and stars Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, and Tadhg Murphy. It follows a blind woman who goes after those responsible for the brutal murder of her twin sister by using haunted items as tools for her revenge.
Azrael was directed by E.L. Katz and stars Samara Weaving, Vic Carmen Sonne, and Katariina Unt. In a world where no one speaks, a devout female hunts down a young woman who has escaped her imprisonment. Recaptured by its rut...
2024-11-121h 05
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionVenom: The Last DanceThe guys review Venom: The Last Dance.
Matt and Eric watched the latest entry in Sony's lackluster Symbiote franchise. Venom: The Last Dance was directed by Kelly Marcel and stars Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Rhys Ifans. This film follows Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote pal Venom as they are on the run from both the U.S. government and the sinister clutches of the evil Knull.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news (American Psycho new adaptation, next Nolan movie, Brutalist trailer) and give a weekl...
2024-10-291h 09
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionSaturday Night & Poor ThingsOn this episode of ICR, the guys discuss Saturday Night and Poor Things.
Eric watched and reviewed Saturday Night (2024), the story of Lorne Michaels and the original cast of Saturday Night Live in the ninety minutes leading up to the premier of the very first episode. Saturday Night was directed by Jason Reitman and stars Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Dylan O'Brien, and Corey Michael Smith.
Matt watched and reviewed Poor Things (2023), the tale of a woman created in a lab by a mad scientist who goes on a journey of self-discovery. Poor Things ...
2024-10-221h 10
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionThe History of Horror Part 2: Cure & The ExorcistIn the second entry in our exploration of the horror genre, Matt and Eric discuss two films with similar themes: Cure and The Exorcist.
Cure (1997) was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and stars Koji Yakusho and Masato Hagiwara. It follows a detective who starts to spiral out of control when a wave of gruesome murders with seemingly similar bizarre circumstances are sweeping Tokyo.
The Exorcist (1973) was directed by William Friedkin and stars Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair. It follows the possession and subsequent exorcism of a twelve-year-old girl.
Matt and...
2024-10-151h 14
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionJoker: Folie a DeuxMatt and Eric review the much maligned Joker: Folie a Deux.
Directed by Todd Phillips, Joker: Folie a Deux is a sequel to 2019's blockbuster sensation Joker. Both a musical and a courtroom drama, Joker: Folie a Deux stars Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Catherine Keener, and Brendan Gleeson.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news (Nosferatu trailer, Scream 7 updates, Daniel Day-Lewis un-retirement, Companion trailer) and give a weekly recommendation.
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Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionAm I Racist? & The SubstanceMatt and Eric saw Am I Racist? and The Substance.
Am I Racist? is the latest film from the Daily Wire and internet personality Matt Walsh. In this follow-up to 2022's What Is a Woman?, Matt Walsh tackles the world of DEI and race-hustling.
The Substance is the second film from director Coralie Fargeat. It stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. It follows a fading celebrity who decides to use a black market drug to create a younger, better version of herself.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and gi...
2024-09-2457 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionRebel Ridge & In a Violent NatureMatt and Eric provide the definitive take on Netflix's race baiting and Shudder's nihilism.
This week, the guys review two movies: Rebel Ridge (Netflix) and In a Violent Nature (Shudder).
Rebel Ridge is the fourth film from director Jeremy Saulnier. It stars Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, and Annasophia Robb. It follows ex-marine Terry (Pierre) who confronts police corruption in a small town.
In a Violent Nature is the first film from director Chris Nash. It follows Johnny, an undead serial killer who terrorizes a group of teenage campers. It purports to be a decon...
2024-09-161h 08
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceMatt and Eric saw Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the long awaited sequel to the 1988 classic Beetlejuice. Tim Burton returns to the director's chair, and much of the cast returns as well: Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, and of course, Michael Keaton. Newcomers to the franchise include Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, and Monica Belluci.
Matt and Eric also discuss movie news (new Jurassic World entry, Nightb*tch trailer, Wolf Man trailer, Oceans 14 announcement), and give a weekly recommendation.
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2024-09-091h 06
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionThe History of Horror: Part 1 | Prisoners in The House that Jack BuiltMatt and Eric talk Horror (and their third favorite Horror films)
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Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionBlink TwiceMatt and Eric watched Blink Twice.
Blink Twice is the first film from actress turned director Zoe Kravitz. It stars Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Adria Arjona, and Alia Shawkat. It follows waitresses Frida (Ackie) and Jess (Shawkat) who are invited to the private island of millionaire Slater King (Tatum). Things get progressively worse from there as reality begins to unravel.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news (new trailers for Y2K, Azrael, Megalopolis, War of the Rohirrim, Chick Fil A streaming service, Salems Lot being dumped on HBOMax)
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2024-08-261h 02
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionAlien: RomulusWe watched Alien: Romulus.
Alien: Romulus was released on Aug. 16th, 2024. It was directed by Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead, Don't Breathe), and is a continuation of the long-running Alien franchise. Alien: Romulus stars Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, and follows a group of young scavengers who come across facehuggers and xenomorphs while aboard an abandoned space station.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news (D-23 updates, Disney parks lawsuit, Kraven the Hunter trailer).
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2024-08-1954 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionFrom the Vault: NopeMatt and Eric review Jordan Peele's 2022 masterpiece Nope.
Nope stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Brandon Perea. The film follows OJ (Kaluuya), a horse-trainer in California who begins to experience strange UFO phenomena.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news (Rebel Ridge trailer, Saturday Night set photos, Until Dawn adaptation) and give a weekly recommendation.
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2024-08-121h 06
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionM. Night Can't TRAP THE BEASTOnce again, Matt and Eric saw and reviewed two different movies!
Matt saw The Beast, the latest film from French director Bertrand Bonello. The Beast stars Lea Seydoux and George MacKay, and centers around a future where emotions have become a threat, and must be purged to allow for coexistence with artificial intelligence. The Beast is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Eric saw Trap, the latest film from director M. Night Shyamalan. Trap centers around a man named Cooper (Josh Hartnett), who takes his teenage daughter to a pop concert, only to realize...
2024-08-0555 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionDeadpool and WolverineDeadpool and Wolverine was released on July 26th, 2024, and was directed by Shawn Levy. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova. The film is the third entry in the Deadpool franchise, and serves as the bridge between the Fox and Disney Marvel franchises.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommendation.
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2024-07-291h 10
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionTwistersThe one where the gang discusses Twisters (2024).
Twisters is a sequel/remake of the 1996 blockbuster Twister. It was directed by Lee Isaac Chung, and stars Daisy Edgar Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos. It follows a group of scientists and thrill seekers attempting to develop a technology to collapse tornadoes.
Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommendation.
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2024-07-221h 07
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionMaxxxine's LonglegsThe one where the gang watched two different movies.
Matt saw Maxxxine, the newest film from Ti West and the final entry in the X trilogy. Maxxxine stars Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, and Bobby Cannvale.
Eric saw Longlegs, a new horror film from director Osgood Perkins, following an FBI agent's pursuit of a deadly serial killer. Longlegs stars Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, and Nicolas Cage.
They also talk the latest movie news, and give a weekly recommend.
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2024-07-151h 24
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionFrom the Vault: SorcererThe one where the gang discusses Sorcerer (1977).
Sorcerer was directed by William Friedkin and stars Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal, and Amidou. Four men from different parts of the globe, all hiding from their pasts in the same remote South American town, agree to risk their lives transporting gallons of unstable nitroglycerin across dangerous jungle.
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2024-07-0837 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionA Quiet Place: Day OneThe one where the gang talks A Quiet Place: Day One.
A Quiet Place: Day One was released on June 28th, 2024, and directed by Michael Sarnoski (Pig). This film stars Lupita N'Yongo and Joseph Quinn. It is the third entry in the A Quiet Place franchise, and follows a terminally-ill woman (N'Yongo) as she navigates a world thrown into chaos by invading monsters who have a heightened sense of hearing.
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2024-07-011h 21
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionThe BikeridersThe one where the gang discusses The Bikeriders.
The Bikeriders, directed by Jeff Nichols, was released on June 21st, 2024, and stars Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy. It centers around a motorcycle gang in 1960s Chicago, and deals with themes of masculinity, loyalty, and the degradation of American culture.
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2024-06-241h 15
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionTodd Field's TárThe one where the gang talks Tár.
Tár was released in 2022, and directed by Todd Fields. The film stars Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer/conductors and first-ever female chief conductor of a major German orchestra.
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2024-06-1758 min
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionHit ManThe one where the gang talks Linklater's Hit Man.
Hit Man was directed by Richard Linklater, written by Richard Linklater and Glen Powell, and stars Glen Powell and Adria Arjona. It follows Gary, a mild-mannered philosophy professor who doubles as an undercover police consultant masquerading as a hit man for hire.
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2024-06-101h 01
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionThe First OmenThe one where the gang discusses The First Omen and 'Forced Reproduction' films.
The First Omen (2024) is currently streaming on Hulu. It was directed by Arkasha Stevenson, and stars Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Bill Nighy, and Charles Dance. It is a prequel to Richard Donner's 1976 classic The Omen.
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2024-06-031h 10
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionFuriosa: A Mad Max SagaThe one where the gang talks Furiosa.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was released on June 24, 2024. It was directed by George Miller and is a prequel to the 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road. This film follows a young Furiosa as she finds her place in the world of the Wasteland. Furiosa stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.
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2024-05-271h 03Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionChristians and Questionable ContentIn this one the gang discusses how Christians should interact with immorality at the movies (namely sex, nudity, violence, and profanity).
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2024-05-201h 35
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionKingdom of the Planet of the ApesIn this one the gang talks more Apes.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) is the latest installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise. This film was directed by Wes Ball, and stars Owen Teague, Freya Allen, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.
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2024-05-131h 13
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionPlanet of the Apes (Rise/Dawn/War)The one where the gang talks Apes.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) was directed by Rupert Wyatt and stars James Franco, John Lithgow, and Andy Serkis. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) was directed by Matt Reeves and stars Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, and Andy Serkis. War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) was directed by Matt Reeves and stars Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, and Andy Serkis.
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2024-05-061h 38
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionOppenheimerThe one where the gang discusses Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer is a 2023 film, directed by Christopher Nolan. It details the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the so-called father of the atomic age. Oppenheimer himself is played by Cillian Murphy, and the film also stars Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., David Krumholtz, and Florence Pugh.
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2024-04-291h 43
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionSicario & SoldadoThe one where the gang reviews SICARIO (2015) & SOLDADO (2018).
SICARIO was directed by Denis Villeneuve and released in 2015. Its sequel, SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO, was directed by Stefano Sollima. Both films star Josh Brolin and Benecio Del Toro, and center around the drug war on the U.S./Mexico border.
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2024-04-221h 43
Institutes of the Cinematic ReligionCivil WarThe one where the gang reviews Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR.
CIVIL WAR is a 2024 film directed by Alex Garland and released by A24. It centers around a group of war journalists on a dangerous trek to Washington DC during a raging civil war. This film stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeney, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jesse Plemons, and Nick Offerman.
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2024-04-151h 25