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Mark and DJ Valentine discuss the 2023 comedy The Holdovers. Directed by Alexander Payne, and starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa and some hormonal vulgarians, the Academy Award winning movie is absolutely delightful. In this episode, they talk about excellent screenplays, trampoline injuries, and Paul Giamatti. Enjoy!

Mark and Erik discuss the 2003 science fiction film Timeline. Directed by Richard Donner, and starring Paul Walker, Gerard Butler, Frances O’Connor and several trebuchets, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of archaeologists travel back in time and get involved in some historical shenanigans. In this episode, they also talk about Michael Crichton adaptations, trebuchets and Paul Walker. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi (@Zanandi on X) discuss the 1998 crime thriller Wild Things. Directed by John McNaughton, and starring Neve Campell, Denise Richards, Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, and several alligators, it’s one of the best trashy thrillers of the 1990s. In this episode, they also discuss pool fights, peeping animals, and the best trashy thrillers of the 1990s. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall discuss the 2023 historical drama Oppenheimer. Directed by Christopher Nolan, and starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., and about 3,000 other excellent character actors, the Academy Award winning blockbuster is a technical marvel on every level. In this episode, they also talk about Christopherr Nolan’s filmography, Cillian Murphy’s hat, and excellent biopics. Enjoy!

Mark and Nick share their Criterion Closet selections and pick three movies they’d love to see added to the Criterion collection. In this episode, they also talk about Criterion’s long history, DVD commentaries, and Swedish erotic dramas. Enjoy!

Mark and Phil discuss the 2010 classic The Social Network. Directed by David Fincher, and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake and lots of Aaron Sorkin dialogue, the movie focuses on the creation of Facebook and all the lawsuits that came with it. In this episode, they also talk about Fincher’s filmography, excellent dialogue, and fictionalized true stories.