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It’s time for a little role reversal as Matt and Shahir switch identities to review Luca Guadagnino’s "Call Me By Your Name", a film that begs the question, why can’t every day be an Italian holiday? This gorgeous film by one of Shahir’s favorite filmmakers puts us in a languorous mode where we contemplate the cumulative effect of stories and whether Matt thinks the minor flaws are enough to break the experience. If you’d like to call us by our names, you can write us an email at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com, or share some apricots on twitter at https://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.

We pop our heads above water to figure out exactly what shape we're in before we plunge deep into the latest film from Guillermo Del Toro! In what might be the slyest prequel to the Hellboy series ever imagined, Del Toro takes us to 1962 Baltimore, where mute janitors (Sally Hawkins) roam freely into top secret science experiments to clean up after Amazonian water gods (Doug Jones). It turns out the real monster was love... or Michael Shanon. Matt has a story to tell about a theater going experience that might be more entertaining than most movies while Shahir wonders why his cold dead heart feels like an empty vessel that can't quite contain The Shape of Water. If you'd like to float some of your ideas about this or any other movie with us, you can splash some water on our faces at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or hit us with a deluge of random thoughts on twitter (https://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.

Just when you thought you could jingle no more, we're back with a special bonus episode about Jingle All The Way! This time, we're armed with facts, corrections and the truth of how the movie came together from the screenwriter himself, Mr. Randy Kornfield! Randy joins us to set the record straight on which toys inspired the film and how he came to his movie tribute to his son be acted out by Mr. Universe himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger! Please let us know if you're enjoying these bonus interview episodes by writing us in at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com, or hitting us up on twitter at https://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.

Video games have long credited film as an inspiration. However, with box office number dropping while the financial footprint of the gaming industry soars, one has to admit that the student of escapist entertainment is now the monetary master. So should movies just tap out? Not if we have anything to say about it! ...and we do... because you know… there is this panel! Half of the distinguished TOPAM gentlemen (i'll let you guess which one) along with special guests Red Charyszyn of Sikelia Pictures and James Portnow of Extra Credits return to MAGFest for this digital discussion. With the help of our live audience, we talk why this shift is occurring, what can Hollywood learn from gamings better practices, and why Jumanji and 4DX are not the answer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy 2018! To ring in the new year, we take a look back at one of 2017's most divisive films, Martin McDonagh's Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Tackling police brutality, race, domestic abuse and female empowerment, McDonagh certainly can string dialogue together, but can he pull all these divergent stories together into a meaningful whole? You don't need to pay for billboards to get through to us! Just email onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com to tell us how you saved $5000 in advertising costs just to get our attention! And instead of carrier pigeons, you could try tweeting at us at https://twitter.com/onlymoviepod. Here's to more terrible analogies in 2018! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gather close with your loved ones, grab a glass of nog and settle in for a long winters review! This time tackling Arnie vehicle and Matt's favorite Xmas movie of all time! But will our lovable fun-hating film Scrooge Shahir be able to poison this "most honest" Christmas flick? Or will he learn the true reason for the season as he experiences the transcendence that is Turbo Time? Also we answer a bunch of emails regarding "The Last Jedi" so be warned of some minor spoilerishness in there. All of the two of us here at TOPAM wish you and yours joyous tidings and turbo-powered cheer. Happy Holidays everyone! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We mean it this time, this is definitely The Last Jedi! With a raspy voice and a ponderous mood, Shahir and Matt dive into the 9th Star Wars movie they've reviewed since the podcast started. Helmed by fan-favorite Rian Johnson, we try to figure out if the battle for the republic will ever end and if Shahir's cold dead soul can be revived by the force. Balance the force by sending us an email at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or practice your aim on some twitter womp rats at https://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.

In addition to our regular review of James Franco's The Disaster Artist, we have a terrific interview with Sandy Schklair, the script supervisor of The Room who is played by Seth Rogan in The Disaster Artist. Sandy tells us that he might be the most important person behind The Room, and has some words for Franco and Rogan. The interview starts at the 50-minute mark. Watching both The Disaster Artist and The Room, we decide to ask the worst question for comedy: What is funny? We also dive deep into whether Tommy Wiseau is in on the joke. If you'd like to adapt our podcast into a movie, drop us an email for our life rights at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or read through our Twitter steam for ideas at https://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.

Dive into a captivating discussion about 'Mudbound,' rich with themes of race and identity. The hosts explore emotional narratives and the impact of multiple perspectives in storytelling. They debate the power and pitfalls of movie trailers, showcasing how they can heighten anticipation while risking spoilers. Listeners share heartfelt anecdotes, creating a tie between personal experiences and cinematic themes. The conversation also highlights the film's technical mastery, leaving viewers eager to experience its profound emotional depth.

How many Justice Leagues would you endure in order to see a good movie? All 20,000 of them under the sea? We're joined by Producer and writer Pat Driscoll (https://twitter.com/patdsez) who texted us with tears streaming down his face wanting to talk about Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird. Were they tears of happiness or despair? Listen in to find out! If you'd like to submit your college application essay to us, wrap them in your hopes and dreams before sending them to onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com. Alternatively, tell us if we're the best version of ourselves on Twitter (https://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.