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Mini Episode: 2021 Favorites and 100th Episode Invitation

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As Nate and Ryan prepare to share the five movies that define them in their 100th episode, they check in to share a few of their favorites from 2021. We also invite you to share the movies that define you (however you define that). Give us all 5 or just name a few definitive movies and you might find yourself featured in our 100th episode!

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Ep. 99: Home Alone

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For this year’s holiday celebration, Nate and Ryan watch a staple from their childhood, Home Alone, the 1990 smash hit directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes. An annual tradition for many people, is Home Alone a movie people can even talk about objectively? Listen in as they discuss what  has made Home Alone endure for more than 30 years.

Where does Home Alone fit in your holiday movie rotation? Where does it rank among the holiday movie greats? Let us know!

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Ep. 98: That Thing You Do!

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For this year’s T. Hanksgiving, Nate and Ryan watch Tom Hanks’ writing and directing debut That Thing You Do! Dripping in ’60s nostalgia, That Thing You Do! tells the story of The Wonders a fictional rock band who rise to the top of the charts with the titular song.

Even though That Thing You Do! isn’t necessarily one of his major hits, it’s quintessential Hanks, packed with nostalgia and charm. Nate and Ryan talk about why That Thing You Do! deserves more radio play 25 years later. Where does That Thing You Do! rank among T. Hanks movies for you? Let us know!

 

Read The Ringer’s Pure Nostalgia: The Oral History of “That Thing You Do!”

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Ep. 97: The Silence of the Lambs

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It’s our 8th annual Holiday Spooktacular and this year, Nate and Ryan are talking about a true horror classic: The Silence of the Lambs, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. One of the rare horror movies to be nominated for Best Picture, The Silence of the Lambs is in even rarer company as one of only three movies to win “the big 5” of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay (adapted).

Listen in as Nate and Ryan talk about Anthony Hopkins’ and Jodie Foster’s iconic performances and Jonathan Demme’s often underappreciated direction. Not to mention the fact that it’s a genuinely scary movie.

Where does The Silence of the Lambs rank for you among scary movies? How are you and yours celebrating the Holiday Spooktacular?

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Ep. 96: The King’s Speech feat. Watson Jones III

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Nate and Ryan welcome Watson Jones III to discuss The King’s Speech, 2010 winner of the Best Picture Oscar directed by Tom Hooper. The King’s Speech was a somewhat improbable winner in an especially strong movie year. It was in that backlash-filled atmosphere that many people watched Colin Firth act his way to a long-deserved Oscar. But what is it like to watch The King’s Speech without the noise? Watson joins Nate and Ryan in a wide-ranging discussion that covers way more ground than we thought possible.

What are your thoughts on The King’s Speech? If Colin Firth hadn’t won for this, what did he deserve to win for? If not The King’s Speech, what 2010 movie should have won Best Picture? Let us know!

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