Jeremy and Andy Talk Movies

Review of Predator: Badlands

Dan Trachtenberg gives us the Predator movie that no one was asking for, but turns out to be the one we needed. #predatorbadlands #predator #dantrachtenberg #ellefanning #weylandyutani

Review of Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Bruce Springsteen is the latest music icon to get the biopic treatment, and we discuss how it stacks up to other biopics and what did and didn't work in the film. #springsteen #delivermefromnowhere #jeremyallenwhite #jeremystrong #odessayoung #paulwalterhauser #stephengraham #scottcooper

Review of Black Phone 2

In this episode Jeremy and Andy discuss Black Phone 2. They explore their experiences with the original film, character dynamics, visual style, and the supernatural elements that define the sequel. The conversation also touches on Ethan Hawke's role, the impact of trailers on audience expectations, and the film's reception at the box office. Ultimately, they share their thoughts on the film's merits and whether a third installment is on the horizon. #blackphone2 #ethanhawke #masonthames #madeleinemcgraw #jeremydavies #scottderrickson #horrormovies

Review of Tron: Ares

In this episode Jeremy and Andy delve into the latest installment of the Tron franchise, 'Tron Ares.' They discuss the film's plot, character performances, and visual aesthetics, while also reflecting on the overall reception and box office performance. The conversation highlights the film's lack of memorable elements and the challenges faced by its lead actor, Jared Leto. Ultimately, they ponder the future of the Tron franchise and whether it has a place in contemporary cinema. #tron #tronares #jaredleto #evanpeters #gretalee #arturocastro #jeffbridges #nineinchnails

Review of The Smashing Machine

In this episode Jeremy and Andy discuss 'The Smashing Machine,' a biopic starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter Mark Kerr. They explore Johnson's standout performance amidst a mediocre film, the complexities of character relationships, and the challenges of biopic storytelling. The conversation also touches on the film's box office performance and audience reception, ultimately concluding that while the film has its flaws, Johnson's performance makes it worth a watch. #thesmashingmachine #therock #dwaynejohnson #bennysafdie #markkerr #emilyblunt #mma #ryanbader

Review of One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another has great performances, a memorable score, and solid direction... but does that add up to one of the best movies ever? That's what Jeremy and Andy discuss in this week's episode. #onebattleafteranother #leonardodicaprio #paulthomasanderson #seanpenn #chaseinfiniti #beneciodeltoro

Review of Him

In this episode Jeremy and Andy dive deep into the movie 'Him', a football horror film produced by Jordan Peele. They discuss their initial reactions, the incoherent plot, casting choices, and the film's visual style. The conversation highlights the film's failure to deliver a coherent narrative and its poor representation of football. They also touch on the movie's box office performance and its implications for the careers of those involved, particularly Jordan Peele and lead actor Tyriq Withers. #him #football #jordanpeele #marlonwayans #tyriqwithers

Review of The Long Walk

In this episode, Jeremy and Andy discuss 'The Long Walk', a dystopian film based on a Stephen King story. They explore the film's themes of friendship, brutality, and character dynamics, while also analyzing the performances of the lead actors. The conversation delves into the film's pacing, its portrayal of a dystopian world, and the emotional impact of its ending. The hosts also touch on the director's background and the film's reception at the box office, highlighting its potential for success based on positive word-of-mouth.
#thelongwalk #cooperhoffman #davidjonsson #markhamill #stephenking #francislawrence #JTMollner

Review of Highest 2 Lowest

In this episode of the Jeremy and Andy Talk Movies Podcast, hosts Jeremy and Andy discuss the new Spike Lee film 'Highest to Lowest,' starring Denzel Washington. They explore their home viewing experiences, the film's plot, character dynamics, and moral dilemmas. The conversation delves into the film's odd choices, critical reception, and potential for awards consideration. Additionally, they touch on their thoughts about 'The Conjuring' and other recent films, highlighting the importance of engaging storytelling and character development.
#highest2lowest #denzelwashington #spikelee #theconjuringlastrites #theroses
 

Catching Up on Recent Movies

In this episode of the Jeremy and Andy Talk Movies podcast, hosts Jeremy and Andy discuss several recent films, including Darren Aronofsky's 'Caught Stealing', 'Honey Don't', 'Eddington', and 'The Naked Gun'. They explore themes of tone, character development, and the impact of unexpected plot twists. The conversation highlights the challenges filmmakers face in balancing humor and drama, and the importance of strong performances in elevating a film's quality. The hosts share their candid opinions on each movie, ultimately expressing disappointment in several of the films discussed while celebrating the performances of actors like Austin Butler and Samara Weaving.
#caughtstealing #darrenaronofsky #austinbutler #zoekravitz #honeydont #margaretqualley #ethancoen #aubreyplaza #chrisevans #eddington #ariaster #joaquinphoenix #emmastone #thenakedgun #liamneeson #eeniemeanie #samaraweaving