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What kind of Cinemaholic are you? While Jon Negroni is out of the country, Will Ashton and special guest Cory Woodroof hold down the fort, so to speak, and discuss Alex Garland's explosive new film, Civil War. A24's most expensive film to date, and likely to be one of their highest grossers to boot, the war drama stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaney, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Nick Offerman, and Jesse Plemons, and it has had everyone talking since it blew into theaters on April 12. Find out what the Will Forces and The Republic of Cory have to say about this election year blockbuster.

Our intro music this week is “Tarantino Margarita” by l’eupe.


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The 96th Academy Awards have exited the building, but we're just getting started on talking Oscars 2024! We discuss the nominees and pick our own winners, while also recapping the "actual" winners from the "actual" ceremony. Will the Cinemaholics agree with the Academy, or even (gasp) each other?! Don't change the channel if you want to find out!

Our intro music this week is the opening television intro for "Sickle & Ebert: If We Picked The Winners" from March 24, 1990.


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This week, we finally discuss the release and reception of Dune: Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve. After a delayed release and somewhat botched streaming strategy with the last film, Warner Bros. gave the sci-fi epic another chance to spice up the box office. But does Dune: Part Two fulfill the prophecy of that last film and Frank Herbert's 1965 novel?

Dune: Part Two opened in theaters on March 1. It was directed by Denis Villeneuve, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaights. The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, and Souheila Yacoub.

Our intro music this week is “Tarantino Margarita” by l’eupe.


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Discussion Points: 


Unpacking the backstory of these movies
The delayed release and why streaming too soon didn't work
The Chosen One Trope and how it's subverted
Our general takes on the film and if it's "fulfilling"
Christopher Walken's performance...yay or nay?
Sandworms. That is all.
Adapting Dune to make it more accessible...
Why we care about Paul Atreides
What makes the film immersive and "weird"
Villeneuve's passion for this story
The ideal theatrical experience and impact of the music
What will Villeneuve do next?
Rotten Tomatoes Game: What do critics and audiences generally think?
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It's an unofficial "It Ain't Ogre 'Til It's Ogre" podcast reunion! Special guests Matt Serafini and Chris Sheridan join us this week to discuss Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson. We delve into the broader multiverse of Sony's Spider-Manmovies and its unholy trinity of "villain movies." Who is Madame Web? What's going on with that ADR? How did this movie actually happen? What are we doing with our lives?!

Madame Web opened in theaters on February 14. It was directed by S.J. Clarkson and the cast also includes Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott.

Our intro music this week is “Tarantino Margarita” by l'eupe.


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Discussion Points: 


It Ain't Ogre 'Til It's Ogre really is over! We promise!
Sony's plan with Venom, Morbius, and Madame Web, and Kraven and blah blah blah.
The role of Cassie Webb as a plot device character in the comics
The marketing was misleading!
Dakota Johnson's disastrously great press tour for this movie
The plot and the plot holes, the lack of effort, the lack of everything
Enjoying this movie unironically?
Sony's attempts at creating a cinematic universe with its superhero movies have been...
What's next for Sony and Columbia Pictures at this point?
The Rotten Tomatoes Game: what do critics and audiences think?
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This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton discuss the new dark comedy road film Drive-Away Dolls, directed by Ethan Coen — who co-wrote the film with Tricia Cooke — and starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, Matt Damon, and Will Ashton. Will is of course excited to talk about the film since he shows up in it as an extra, along with his car. But Jon expresses some disappointments he had with the movie's script and editing choices.

Drive-Away Dolls opens in theaters on February 23 through Focus Features.

Our intro music this week is “Midnight Swing” by Rudy Raw & yosev


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Discussion Points: 


Why our listeners might enjoy working on a film set if that opportunity ever comes their way!
Why some critics stop reviewing films after working in the industry
Jon and Will talk about how Ethan and Joel Coen have fared as solo filmmakers thus far.
Jon explains the setup of Drive-Away Dolls, including its development hell production, and gives some broad criticism while Will defends its humor and political themes.
Will considers the movie quite breezy at just 84 minutes.
Pedro Pascal's role in the film is minimal and does not contribute much to the overall story.
Jon argues the movie suffers from awkward staging and a lack of engagement, making it difficult for viewers to connect with the characters and plot.
Inconsistencies in the script suggest that certain elements may have been cut or altered during production, resulting in a disjointed viewing experience.
Jon describes the movie as a collection of vignettes that vary in quality, with some being entertaining and others falling flat.
Will appreciates the humor of the opening scene and how it made him feel at ease about the rest of the film
Jon's overall takeaway is that Drive-Away Dolls fails to leave a lasting impact and is not particularly memorable.
Audience reactions and reviews for the film are not yet available, but Jon and Will express curiosity about others' opinions.
Jon and Will play the Rotten Tomatoes game for Vacation Friends 2 (for some reason), speculating on its critical and audience scores.
Upcoming topics might include discussions on Madame Web and Bob Marley: One Love, as well as Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton discuss the film Argyle, a new spy action comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Sofia Boutella, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson. They delve into Vaughn's early career, his style, and the potential setup of a "Kingsman" cinematic universe. They also touch on the screenplay by Jason Fuchs and the audience reception of the film.

Argylle opened in theaters on February 2 through Universal Pictures and Apple Original Films.

Our intro music this week is “Ballin'” by Worldtraveller


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Discussion Points: 


Matthew Vaughn's early career and filmmaking style
A cinematic universe for Kingsman?
Jason Fuchs' previous screenwriting credits
The bonkers opening scene of Argylle
Analyzing the premise of the film and audience reception
The visuals and budget of Argylle, as well as its box office performance and marketing
Some of the mixed reactions to the film and general audience reception
Influences from Die Hard and Lethal Weapon
Comparison to The Lost City
Tonal inconsistencies and opinions on the "twist"
Chemistry between Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell
The overall cast and issues with writing/characterization
Movie length and pacing
Positive aspects of the film
Bryce Dallas Howard's acting/directing career
Vaughn's depiction of female characters
The film's length and climax
Reactions from critics and audiences
Future releases from Apple Original Films
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