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Feb 10, 2025 The hosts dive into the vibrant world of Super Bowl movie trailers, contrasting the stunning visuals of 'Final Reckoning' with the lackluster 'Thunderbolts.' They unpack the implications of the PGA and DGA Awards on the Oscar race, spotlighting front-runners like ‘Anora.’ A lively mailbag segment tackles over 1,000 listener queries, covering everything from auteur theory to the evolving theater-going experience. Expect humor, anecdotes, and insightful debates about the intersection of cinema and personal lives throughout the discussion.
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Super Bowl Party
- Amanda Dobbins hosted four Philadelphia natives for the Super Bowl.
- The Eagles' win prevented a family rupture.
Super Bowl Commercials
- Sean Fennessey found the Super Bowl commercials dystopian and underwhelming.
- Amanda Dobbins missed most due to childcare duties.
Trailer Reactions
- Amanda Dobbins' three-year-old son recognized Tom Cruise in a Mission Impossible trailer.
- Dobbins found the Thunderbolts trailer unimpressive.