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After a steady diet of 'high art', we decided to try a chicken Mcnugget of a movie "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage". Joined by senior producer Esther Park, we try to figure out if Vin Diesel in sleeveless shirts has societal value and where Donnie Yen hides his fountain of youth. Write us in your feedback at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @onlymoviepod. If you're enjoying the show, drop us an iTunes review - its the best way to support us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PSA: We recommend you listening to this episode even if you haven't seen Asghar Fahardi's "The Salesman". The first half is a really fascinating discussion about the recent executive order which would ban Fahardi from attending this years Oscar ceremony. -- Finally, Shahir gets to introduce Matt to his favorite working writer/director. But can the strength of Fahardi's work pierce Matt's cold dead heart? How many Marvel/DC and Hasbro references can the guys cram into the episode while discussing politics, Iran, national cinema and Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman? We're also joined remotely by Iranian cinema expert (out of the 3 of us!) Rya Backer (@ryabacker), who fills us in on all the little details we might have missed! Give us your thoughts on how to best respond to the executive action at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @onlymoviepod. If you'd like to support the show, please leave us an iTunes review and tell your friends! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By request, we try out some American Honey with cinematographer and friend of the show Brandon Ripley (IG @ripleyb). Taking a trip through a rarely seen America with a gang of magazine subscription selling teenagers, Matt and Shahir hit the road in 4:3 and learn what Darth Vadar really looks like under that mask! American Honey is available now on VOD, so check it out then listen in! If you have a request, feedback or just wanna say hi, drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @onlymoviepod. Keep posting those iTunes reviews too! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cheers Luvs… the cavalries here! This week much to Matt’s intense delight, we review the ever-growing set of animated shorts based around the video game Overwatch! Along with help from IGN Editor and D.Va main Lucy O’Brein, we raise our reviewing APM by not only talking the short films themselves but also the way they may be changing the art of multi-format story telling forever. Can Shahir get on the payload of this possible future? Or will Lucy and Matt get steamrolled like noobs refusing to jump in team chat? Let’s break it down! To join our overwatch team, hit us up at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @onlymoviepod. Drop by the Facebook page for some ongoing conversations about the Marvel MCU and arthouse movies! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hosts humorously dissect their favorite films from 2016, revealing surprising choices in their top ten lists. They share their experiences with Taika Waititi's charm and explore cultural representation issues in casting. A lively debate ensues over 'Doctor Strange,' challenging conventions in the Marvel universe. Emotional storytelling shines as they reflect on 'Arrival' and 'Manchester by the Sea.' Their insights on films like 'Deadpool' highlight its impact, while they eagerly anticipate upcoming releases and their listener's opinions.

Does this Michael Fassbender vehicle dig into the pleasure centers of your gaming brain? Or will its tensionless giant robot-claw driven Animus narrative leave you feeling like an Abstergo patient? Join special guest VFX Guru Red Charyszyn (because Shahir dodged the history draft) as we find out if nothing is true AND everything is permitted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we farewell Barack Obama from the White House, we take a look back at the making of the man who would one day be president in Vikram Ghandi's Netflix Original "Barry". If there's only one Obama biopic you see this year... this is that one! Along with the help from kick-ass producer Steven Roberts, we'll let you know if this Net-flick stands on its own two feet, or if "Barry "(like most of us in 2016) is living in a post-truth world. As always, send us your feedback, requests and other general shenanigans to onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com, or on Twitter @onlymoviepod. Also check out our website at onlymoviepodcast.com. Keep those iTunes reviews coming, they really help us spread the word about the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, with the help of the Truth-Fairy herself Tessa Claire Hersh, we take the podcast beyond dialog and review the Oscar-Darling* La La Land! But does this modern day musical use its deep hollywood roots to entangle our hearts, or does it squander its opportunity and leave us dead on the vocal vine? Once you hear the first few minutes of this episode... you might just sing the answer yourself! *"Oscar-Darling" was used because Shahir doesn't believe in Matt's insisted term of "Oscar-Bait". As always, drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @onlymoviepod. We love those iTunes reviews so please don't forget to rate us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

'Twas the night before Christmas and all on the screen, Bruce Willis wasn't sleeping 'cause terrorists are mean. The Karl was hung but the ceiling with chains, In hopes that Hans "boubie" would meet John McClane. When outside the plaza there came such a clatter, Carl Winslow pulled up to see what was the matter. And as we watch the roof blow and Bruce jumped out of sight, Merry Die Hard to all as our review is air tight! ;) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

X-mas came early for all you Younglings out there! Of course this weeks film is the first side-story of the Star Wars saga: Rogue One! But Shahir and Matt refused to nerd out alone. Joining them is the greatest Sith lord NYC has ever known: Andrew Schulz of MTV and Brilliant Idiots fame. Together our band of misfit (licensed Disney) toys not only will let you know if the newest space opera chapter is worth your time, but also hit some real-talk about how Sci Fi reflects real life, why the Rebels might be the bad guys, and whether or not fellatio is legal in Singapore! What happens in a galaxy far far away, stays in a galaxy far far away. If you'd like to request a film, drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com, hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod or drop by our website www.onlymoviepodcast.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.