IT'S LACHLAN'S BIRTHDAY! This week we discuss the Nominations for the 96th Academy Awards. What were the Snubs and Surprises? One of the films that unfortunately did not make the Final 5 for the Internation Feature Category is Aki Kaurismäki's Fallen Leaves, which is the film we are going to review in detail. The Sundance Film Festival has wrapped and Ewan caught some films virtually that he'll tell you about and Lachlan started True Detective: Night Country.
FALLEN LEAVES Was Snubbed - Review
Ewan and Lachlan share their Non Spoiler Thoughts on Aki Kaurismäki's Fallen Leaves.
THE BEEKEEPER Is More Fun Than You Think - Review
Ewan and Kevin review David Ayer's Action Thriller The Beekeeper starring Jason Statham, Josh Hutcherson and Jeremy Irons.
How PRISCILLA solves the Biopic Problem.
Ewan and Lachlan go over a variety of news about productions starting up again, remakes and castings being announced, and the exciting new trailer for Spaceman. Ewan has been very busy with watching some of the first releases of 2023 and Lachlan is catching up on the second seasons of The Bear and Reacher. Finally, they discuss the A24 x Sofia Coppola coproduction Priscilla, a portrait of a woman drawn into a relationship with Elvis Presley.
PRISCILLA Is Iconic - Review
Ewan and Lachlan share their Non-Spoiler thoughts on Sofia Coppola's Priscilla starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi produced by A24.
QUIET ON SET PODCAST 2024 Awards Show
Ewan and Lachlan host the first official certified semi-bi-annual Quiet On Set Podcast Movie and Films Awards show with categories and winners and stuff. A feast for any awards aficionado - as we take this matter deadly seriously - crowning the best Debuts and biggest Surprises, and handing out Tech and Acting Awards to our favorite movies of 2023.
OURS (Bear) - Interview w/Oscar Shortlisted Director Morgane Frund
Morgane Frund - Director of the Oscar Shortlisted Documentary Short OURS or Bear in English shares the production process of her award-winning short film that aims to open a conversation about the male gaze.
2024 Most Anticipated
Ewan, Lachlan, and Kevin go over the release date calendar for 2024 and tell you what they are looking forward to the most. From Dune Part II, Mickey 17, and Nosferatu to a fourth Despicable Me movie I guess... there are a ton of sequels, prequels, and spin-offs as expected but also a bunch of exciting filmmakers premiering their work this year.
MAESTRO - A Biopic Yes! or Biopic Mess?
Ewan and Lachlan watched Bradley Cooper's sophomore feature Maestro as well as Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire, Saltburn & Dream Scenario. Ewan rewatched Perfect Days with his family and caught the two seasons of Reacher, the second season of What If...? and the underrated gem Small, Slow But Steady. They also share their favorite soundtracks, scores, and albums of the year.