

Roger (Ebert) & Me: Movie Reviews
Brett Arnold
'Roger & Me' is a weekly movie review podcast tribute to 'Siskel & Ebert' hosted by film critics Brett Arnold & Mark Dujsik, aiming to cover every new theatrical and streaming release each Friday in the format Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert pioneered.
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Aug 19, 2022 • 1h 22min
Beast, Orphan First Kill, The Immaculate Room, Spin Me Round, The Drover’s Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson, The Territory, Three Minutes: A Lengthening I August 19th 2022
Send us a textOn this Friday's new release episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and guest co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle a laundry list of seven (7) new releases out in theaters and paid video-on-demand (PVOD) the week of Friday August 19 2022.6:11 Beast19:00 The Immaculate Room27:45 Spin Me Round37:54 The Drover's Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson46:46 The Territory55:39 Three Minutes: A Lengthening01:04:01 Orphan First Killhttps://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesSupport the show

Aug 16, 2022 • 1h 54min
'Siskel & Ebert' May 15 1999 I Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace
Send us a text21:45 The Phantom Menace Ebert episode beginsOn this week’s Tuesday rewatch episode of 'Roger (Ebert) & Me,' join Brett Arnold and guest co-host and film critic Jesse Hassenger, as they see through the end of the Disney era.This third iteration of the program was titled 'Siskel & Ebert & The Movies' and was later shortened to 'Siskel & Ebert,' the title that has stood the test of time.This episode covers 'Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace' and that film alone. Gene Siskel passed away shortly before this episode and never got to see the film. The show was retooled after this season and the name changed again.Head over to our Patreon page to support the show.Streaming guide:Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace is available to stream on Disney+Review guide:Roger Ebert's 3.5 star review of The Phantom MenaceThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song. Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show.Support the show

Aug 12, 2022 • 1h 20min
Fall, Rogue Agent, Emily the Criminal, Mack and Rita, Girl Picture, Summering I August 12th 2022
Send us a textOn this Friday's new release episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and guest co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle a laundry list of six (6) new releases out in theaters and paid video-on-demand (PVOD) the week of Friday August 12 2022.3:30 Fall21:05 Rogue Agent31:04 Emily the Criminal40:06 Mack and Rita50:04 Girl Picture59:47 Summeringhttps://www.patreon.com/rogerandme for weekly bonus episodesSupport the show

Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 28min
'Siskel & Ebert & The Movies' June 1987: Full Metal Jacket, Spaceballs, Benji the Hunted, Roxanne
Send us a text03:17 Brief history of the show and why they moved networks06:23 'Siskel & Ebert' episode rewatch beginsOn this week’s Tuesday rewatch episode of 'Roger (Ebert) & Me,' join Brett Arnold and guest co-host and film critic Alan Zilberman, as they introduce you to the Disney-era of 'Siskel & Ebert.'This third iteration of the program was titled 'Siskel & Ebert & The Movies' and was later shortened to 'Siskel & Ebert,' the title that has stood the test of time.This episode covers Stanley Kubrick's 'Full Metal Jacket,' which Gene recognized as a masterpiece and Roger did not, 'Spaceballs' from Mel Brooks, 'Benji the Hunted,' and Steve Martin in 'Roxanne,' his take on Cyrano de Bergerac. Two additional Stanley Kubrick films are highlighted in the 'home video' highlights section at the end of the episode: the incredible 'Paths of Glory' from 1957 starring Kirk Douglas and 'Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb' from 1964. Head over to our Patreon page to support the show.Streaming guide:Full Metal Jacket is now streaming on NetfllixSpaceballs is now streaming on Fubo, AMC+, and SlingBenji the Hunted is now streaming on Disney+Roxanne is now streaming on TubiReview guide:Roger Ebert's 2.5 star review of Full Metal JacketRoger Ebert's 2.5 star review of SpaceballsRoger Ebert's 3.5 star review of RoxanneThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song. Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show.Support the show

Aug 5, 2022 • 1h 33min
Bullet Train, Easter Sunday, Thirteen Lives, Claydream, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Ali & Ava, I Love My Dad I August 5th 2022
Send us a textOn this Friday's new release episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and guest co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle a laundry list of seven (7) new releases out in theaters and paid video-on-demand (PVOD) the week of Friday August 5 2022.5:30 Bullet Train (Brad Pitt)21:54 Easter Sunday (Jo Koy)32:41 Thirteen Lives (Ron Howard)49:23 Claydream58:44 Bodies Bodies Bodies (Pete Davidson, Rachel Sennott, Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova)1:10:23 Ali & Ava 1:17: 53 I Love My Dad (Patton Oswalt)https://www.patreon.com/rogerandme for weekly bonus episodesSupport the show

Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 19min
'At The Movies with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert' Sept. 1982: Pink Floyd The Wall, The Long Good Friday, Class of 1984, Lola
Send us a text10:40 Brief history of the show and why they moved networks16:30 'At The Movies' rewatch beginsOn this week’s episode, join Brett Arnold and guest co-host and film critic Jordan Hoffman, as they introduce you to the Tribune-era of 'Siskel & Ebert.'This second iteration of the program was titled 'At The Movies with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert.' Listen to find out why they left the PBS-affiliated 'Sneak Previews,' formerly 'Opening Soon at a Theater near You,' and were replaced on that program! This episode covers Alan Parker's 'Pink Floyd The Wall' and John Mackenzie's 'The Long Good Friday' starring Bob Hoskins (pronounced 'Bob 'Oskins). Other movies mentioned and briefly touched upon include Mark L. Lester's 'Class of 1984' and Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Lola' and a largely-forgotten teen sex-comedy called 'Homework' featuring 'Dallas' star Joan Collins, who sued the proudction.Head over to our Patreon page for a deeper dive on all the movies mentioned.https://www.patreon.com/rogerandmeStreaming guide: The Long Good Friday is streaming on HBO Max and The Criterion ChannelClass of 1984 is streaming on Tubi Lola is streaming free on the Internet Archive Homework is not officially streaming but available on YouTubePink Floyd The Wall is not officially streaming but available on Vimeo Roger Ebert's reviews of Pink Floyd The Wall and The Long Good Friday and Class of 1984 Support the show

Jul 29, 2022 • 1h 23min
D.C. League of Superpets, Resurrection, Vengeance, The Reef 2: Stalked, Hypochondriac, A Love Song, Sharp Stick I July 29th 2022
Send us a textOn this Friday's new release episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and guest co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle a laundry list of seven (7) new releases out in theaters and paid video-on-demand (PVOD) the week of Friday July 29th, 2022.5:12 D.C. League of Superpets (Dwayne 'The Rock Johnson, Kevin Hart)16:15 Resurrection (Rebecca Hall, Tim Roth, written and directed by Andrew Semans)27:58 Vengeance (B.J. Novak, Boyd Holbrook, Lio Tipton, written and directed by B.J. Novak)42:37 The Reef 2: Stalked (written and directed by Andrew Traucki)54:31 Hypochondriac (written and directed by Addison Heimann)01:02:42 A Love Song (Dale Dickey, Wes Studi, written & directed by Max Walker-Silverman)01:11:33 Sharp Stick (Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jon Bernthal, Scott Speedman, written and directed by Lena Dunham)https://www.patreon.com/rogerandme for weekly bonus episodesSupport the show

Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 42min
'Opening Soon At A Theater Near You' in Nov. 1975: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Dog Day Afternoon
Send us a text19:50 'Opening Soon At A Theater Near You' talk beginsOn this week’s episode, join Brett Arnold and guest co-host Jason Bailey, author of Fun City Cinema: New York City and the Movies that Made It, as they take you through the first-ever televised appearance of Siskel & Ebert, on public access television in Chicago, in November 1975.The first iteration of the program was titled 'Opening Soon At A Theater Near You' with Roger Ebert & Gene Siskel.Not just one but *two* future-classic movies were discussed on the episode as well as several that have been largely lost to time. This episode covers Miloš Forman's 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest' and Sidney Lumet's 'Dog Day Afternoon.'Head over to our Patreon page for a deep dive on all the other movies mentioned, including Jeff Bridges in 'Hearts of the West,' an absolute gem that is the big find of the week, as well as 'Mr. Quilp,' 'Conduct Unbecoming,' 'Mahogany,' 'Lisztomania,' and 'Sunday Too Far Away.'https://www.patreon.com/rogerandmeStreaming guide: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Dog Day Afternoon, Lisztomania are all streaming on HBO MaxConduct Unbecoming and Sunday Too Far Away are both streaming on Tubi Mahogany is streaming on IndieFlixMr. Quilp is on YouTubeLinks: Roger Ebert's reviews of One Flew, Dog Day and Great Movies updates https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-1975https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-1975https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dog-day-afternoon-1975https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-dog-day-afternoon-1975Support the show

Jul 22, 2022 • 1h 13min
Jordan Peele's Nope (ft. Jacob Knight, Jesse Hassenger)
Send us a textBrett Arnold (The New Flesh), Jacob Knight (Secret Handshake) and Jesse Hassenger (Vulture) review Nope, starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Keith David. Directed by Jordan Peele, whose previous films are "Get Out" (2017) and "Us" (2019). Spoiler-heavy discussion included, as well as a spoiler-free portion. We get into the themes of the movie and analyze the meaning of each element. A metaphor tit-for-tat! We also discuss his previous films and how they differ.This is the first episode of Roger & Me, a podcast celebrating the life and work of Roger Ebert that aims to keep his unique spirit of film criticism alive. Every Friday, host Brett Arnold will be joined by film critic guests as they review all the movies set for release that day. On Tuesdays, Brett and a guest will rewatch an old episode of Roger's movie review show and talk about the movies discussed, from a modern perspective. Support the show

Jul 21, 2022 • 5min
Coming Soon: Roger & Me
Send us a textFilm critic and podcast Brett Arnold details the premise for 'Roger & Me,' a twice-weekly podcast honoring Roger Ebert and the movies. Support the show