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Meet “The Old Guard” and lets find out If they’re better than the new guard In Gina Prince Blythewood’s adaptation of Greg Rucka’a graphic novel. We spend an eternity debating alternate histories and whether this new Netflix release will stand the test of time. If you’d like to discover our full history, email us in at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or defenestrate us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/onlymoviepod Movie talk starts at 29:38 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Broadway shut down, we break quarantine and break into song to check out Lin Manual Miranda's Hamilton on Disney + This musical episode also marks the return of both Jamie Walsh (https://twitter.com/jimjam_walsh) and Tessa Hersh (https://www.instagram.com/tessandra) to help us sing through history, hip hop and Alexander Hamilton! If you'd like to rap with us, send us your lyrics to onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or meet us on the battlefield on Twitter at www.twitter.com/onlymoviepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who will be crowned the inaugural TOPAM Miss Juneteenth? Is it the lovely Rachael Edwards or the returning Jerah Milligan? Matt and Shahir will definitely lose the talent portion but could make up some points in the dance section! We know you’re not here for the pageantry so we’ll skip the spoilers and just say this: See Channing Godfrey People’s debut film immediately! Then listen in to find out why we think it’s terrific and deserves to be seen. If you'd like to enter the first annual Miss Topam, send us your headshot and application to onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or judge us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/onlymoviepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here ye, here ye! Pete Davidson has been crowned the King of Staten Island, but will Matt and Shahir be his loyal subjects? Matt recounts personal time paintballing with Pete, while Shahir wonders if taking the ferry over to Staten Island is worth the trip. If you've got a TOPAM tattoo, tweet about it at www.twitter.com/onlymoviepod or send us your best dad joke to onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com Movie Conversation begins at 15:52 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good morning Vietnam! We’re heading back for one more tour with Spike Lee and “Da 5 Bloods” Join us as we explore past, present and the future of cinema distribution and as we search for lost treasure in the remains of the summer blockbuster season. If you’re the sixth member of da bloods, email us your membership number at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or send us an application via Twitter at www.twitter.com/onlymoviepod Movie convo starts at 15:27 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're dipping our toes back in the water to 1975's Jaws from young upstart director Steven Spielberg. We also have 5 4K Blu Ray's to give-away if you can answer this fiendishly difficult question: According to Quint (Robert Shaw), how many people were eaten by sharks on the USS Indianapolis? Email us in at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com for a chance to get your copy of Jaws now(Only 5 copies available, first come first served)! Also, snap at us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/onlymoviepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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It's been a rough week and before we get to the show, we urge you to support these organizations: The NAACP Legal Defense Fund (https://bit.ly/2XkCnHy) The Black Lives Matter Movement (https://bit.ly/3gGKqG0) COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund (https://bit.ly/3gEFIbV) And if you need a distraction from reality, we've got an episode on The Wachowski's "The Matrix" featuring an interview from APOC himself Julian Arahanga! If you'd like exit the matrix, email us in at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or bend spoons with us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/onlymoviepod The Matrix conversation begins at - 25:40 (thanks for emailing us in Ricky!) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephen Gallagher, a renowned composer behind scores for films like District 9 and The Hobbit Trilogy, shares his expertise on film music. He dives into how composers collaborate with filmmakers to enhance storytelling through emotional soundscapes. The discussion covers the evolution of film scores from traditional orchestral pieces to innovative sound designs. Gallagher also highlights iconic scores, such as those from 'Chinatown' and '2001: A Space Odyssey,' showcasing their emotional impact and the art of evoking deep resonance in cinema.

Trolls World Tour may be responsible for the downfall of cinema distribution as we know it, but is it also a candidate for best film of 2020? Probably not, which is why Matt and Shahir spend this week brushing up on troll kingdoms and discover how to get stuck between pop music and a hard rock. Enchant us with smooth jazz and emails at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or spin the jukebox with us over at Twitter at www.twitter.com/onlymoviepod. We're also excited to present our very own theme music, produced by Glen Cavanagh aka Pyrmds! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.