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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.

It's listener request time and this one's been a long time coming... 12 years in fact! We go down the rabbit hole of Richard Linklaters 2014 critically acclaimed "Boyhood" Joined by production manager Dan Kuvalakis who fills us in on the logistical nightmares of making a 12 year film, Matt and Shahir find themselves surprisingly in agreement, even if they're swimming against critical consensus (98% on Rotten Tomatoes!) 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.

We're thrilled to present this special panel discussion on the unique post-production for Ang Lee's newest film "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk". The film was the first to be shot and projected at 120 frames per second, creating an experience some reviewers have called "hyperreal". This live panel was recorded at the HBO Theater in New York and features several members of the post-production team who offer unique insight into the challenges and future potential for this exciting new format. Our panelists are: Andrew Leven - 1st Assistant Editor Derek Schweickart - Dailies Technician (and so much more!) Marcy Robinson - Colorist Ben Gervais - Technical Supervisor Alex Lemke - VFX (East Side Effects) Michael Huber - VFX (East Side Effects) Leslie Hough - VFX Producer. This is a very technical discussion, but there's plenty of interesting info for the casual listener as well! The panel was presented in collaboration with the Blue Collar Post Collective (www.bluecollarpostcollective.com). If you enjoy it, let us know by emailing at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod. Please leave a review on iTunes as it really helps us spread the word! 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.

Looking for some highly emotional time-line jumping in your post West World season 1 finale? Look no further then Kenneth Lonergan's newest heartbreaker. To help power through the steps of cinematic grief, we enlist the nastiest woman we know Julie Lilleby! Step 1) Determine if the film deserves its critical acclaim. Step 2) ___________________ Step 3) Profit! You can find us by the sea at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or @onlymoviepod with movie requests. Leave us a review on iTunes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all know that Shahir and Matt are not "Potter-People." So in order to do this film justice, we welcome back Producer extraordinaire Jessica Tucker (@mothatucka) to make sure our spell-power on point. Is this film another classic that JK can add to her already impressive cash-cow-count? Or has the magic fizzled out for this new chapter in the wizarding world? And why the hell did Shahir run into one of the stars of the film RIGHT BEFORE we recorded?!?! Give a listen and get mad ;) Drop us a review on iTunes and write in requests and feedback at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or @onlymoviepod. Also if you're in NYC, check out our panel with the Blue Collar Post Collective on the post production technology behind Ang Lee's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-the-post-team-of-billy-lynns-long-halftime-walk-tickets-29486670425 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just in time for the battle royale with your family this T-day, Shahir challenges a reluctant Matt to break from our own framily tradition and talk more politics then movie. We try to stay on topic with special returning guest Paul Trillo, while Michael Moore tries to convince us this is a bi-partisan olive-branch film and not a stand-up special dedicated to his favorite Nasty Woman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you ready for the closest encounter of the podcast kind that refuses to go quietly into the night nor surrendering without a fight all the while phoning home AND doing or do-notting for there is no try?!?! Well I hope so, because if the nerd-tastic butchering of the english language above (and our currently political climate) proves one thing, it's that language is VERY important. Arrival thinks so as well. Please join us and special guest Paul Trillo for a review that boldly goes where no review has gone before! ...please send help... I can't stop quoting Sci Fi... GAME OVER MAN!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just in time for the metaphysical physical the MCU was scheduled for, we present our review of The Sorcerer Supreme's first cinematic spelling-slinging! Unfortunately Shahir couldn't be with us due to either a travel conflict or a deep seeded hatred for Marvel... you be the judge. However in his absence, Matt is joined by special guest Jon Gabrus of "Guy Code" and "High and Mighty" fame. Together they nerd out harder then should be legal and tackle the tough issues of the film... namely if you should see it stoned or sober. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.