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This week we discuss an indie crime drama called The Suspect (2013). The film has more to it than the average crime drama and is trying to say something important. Then we discuss the classic Sophie's Choice (1982), which somehow neither of us had seen. Shocking revelations unfold as both Nick and Joe think Meryl Streep is GREAT! Then we have a couple of Hidden Gems to discuss. Joe talks about another Alan J Pakula film while Nick has a doc to discuss about the amazing poster artist Drew Struzan. Lastly we head back to the randomizer to see what's in store for next week.  And as always please check out SumKilla who created our theme music. We love it. If you need great music go to Sumkilla.com .

This week we discuss the documentary Atari:Game Over (2014) that dives deep into the world of Atari and the mystery around one of it's most maligned games E.T. Then we discuss the Hong Kong film Drug War (2014) that is a fast paced and engaging crime drama with a lot of new and interesting elements. Then we launch a new segment called Take My Money. Nick and Joe tell Hollywood movies that want to see so bad that they are willing to say if you make these movies you can just take our money. Then we head back to the randomizer and it's results are so exciting for one of the films we high five! Pretty exciting!

This week Nick and Joe discuss two documentaries. The first is a doc called The New Black (2013) about the struggle of LGBT African American's within black communities and specifically black churches. The next doc is The Class of 92 (2013) the story of six iconic soccer players, including David Beckham,  from the Manchester United Futbol club. Then we bring back the Big Boy's Don't Cry segment where Nick and Joe discuss movies that they are not afraid to admit made them cry as grown men. The as always we head back too the randomizer to see what is in store for this week.

This week Nick and Joe discuss two films with a connection that we did not immediately recognize. The first film is a musical called Carmen Jones (1954) starring Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte. The next film stars Halle Berry who once played Dandridge and won an EMMY in the role. But our second film stars Berry and Benicio del Toro in Things We Lost in the Fire (2013) an interesting drama about addiction and dealing with loss. And in classic Nick and Joe fashion we totally agree own the film and then disagree on why we agree. Next we discuss two films in our Against The Grain segment that we feel are not as well regarded as they should be. Nick discusses the Eddie Murphy comedy Boomerang and Joe goes one of his favorites Eyes Wide Shut. Lastly we go back too the Randomizer and see what's in store for next week. As always we want to thank Sumkilla for our amazing theme music! It's amazing.

This week we pay tribute to Muhammad Ali and then we discuss this weeks films Pantani: The Accidental Death of A Cyclist (2014) and Secrets of War (2014). The first is an interesting and well made doc about a professional cyclist. Our second film is a WWII drama that focuses on the relationship of three young friends. Then we have a Hidden Gems segment where Joe mentions When We Were Kings and Nick wants people to check out Continental Divide. Then, as always, we head back to the randomizer for next weeks films.

This week we discuss a comedy that aims for the lowest bar and hits it, with the film, A Few Best Men (2011). Then we move on to a well made and intriguing documentary Queens and Cowboys (2014) about a subculture within the classic American tradition of rodeo. Then we have another round of our rapid fire quiz show. Nick and Joe fire questions at each other to see who can show their film knowledge in the allotted 90 seconds. Lastly, as always, we head to the Randomizer to see what's in store for next week.

The randomizer has failed us. In this week's episode Nick and Joe are tasked with discussing a film from China called Lucky Dog (2013). Where a stray dog gets caught between his rich adoptive owner and thieves that want to steal him and sell him on the black market. In the second film we discuss Uncanny (2015) a low budget sic-fi film with a plot uncannily similar to Ex-Machina. In a Hidden Gems segment Joe discusses a cult classic comedy from his childhood while Nick discusses an exquisitely made drama from his film school years. Then we head back to the randomizer to see what's in-store for next week.

This week we discuss two films that had a lot to dig into. First is a biographical documentary about the life and times of Vito Russo in the well made Vito (2011). Next we discuss a film about Grace Kelly that wasn't well received by critics but we both found a lot to like, Grace of Monaco (2014). With a new segment Joe and Nick quiz each other with a rapid fire, low stakes, yet entertaining quiz show. Play along and laugh at the questions we can't answer. Lastly we head back to the randomizer and see what is in store for the next show.

This week we discuss two films that seem quite different on the surface but have many unforeseen similarities. The first film, Dear Dumb Diary (2013) is a story of a teenage girl who is trying to navigate junior high school. While the second film is a film from India called Andaz Apna Apna (1994) where two friends embark on a quest to marry a beautiful heiress. We then unveil a new segment called Against The Grain where we discuss films that go against the public opinion. Using the RottenTomatoes score we argue for two films that we both like quite a bit that were not critically well received. Then we head back to the randomizer and get two films for next week. We uncover what seems to be an interesting documentary and a movie about a film legend.

This week we stayed off of the randomizer once again and discussed two films that Nick discovered on Netflix. Frank and Cindy is a fascinating documentary about a dysfunctional couple and there is also a feature film adaptation both directed by the same person, G.J. Echternkamp. The doc is raw and low fi while the feature film is an interesting adaptation and gives an all new perspective to the story. Next we discuss films where we would like to see a documentary made of the subject matter and documentaries that we would like to see adapted into a feature films. Lastly, we finally head back to the randomizer and we are greeted with controversy of which the "Randomizer of Integrity" is born. 

**Beware of Spoilers in this Episode** This week we change things up by abandoning the Netflix randomizer and discussing a film we are both very excited about Keanu! As huge Key and Peele fans we decided to devote the whole episode to the brilliant comedy of Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele. Next we discuss our favorite K&P sketches. We basically gush about lovingly remember our favorite sketches. Head over to lwafpod.com to view our favorite sketches. Lastly we head to the randomizer but more surprises are in store!

This week we discuss a crime drama, In Too Deep (1999) and a well told and thoughtful family drama in The Boys Are Back (2009). It's an interesting discussion of both films with a lot to dig into. Next we revisit the Big Boys Don't Cry segment to discuss a couple of films that made the water works flow for us. Lastly we have a bit of a surprise with the randomizer this week. Tune ion and find out what it is!

Nick has issues...with these films. In what has become a growing theme to the podcast in this episode Nick and Joe discuss two pretty different films. First is an independent comedy, The Last Time You Had Fun (2013). A movie about two friends that meet up with two sisters on a night out and end up on a wild night out. Then we discuss a gritty drama packed with racial tensions in the film Freedomland (2006). We are of like minds with the first film and are at odds with the second. Next we come up with another couple Hidden Gems that you may have missed. Nick has a 70's drama to discuss while Joe has a documentary you should seek out. Lastly we head to the handy-dandy randomizer to see what's in store for next week. A HUGE Thank You! to Sum and Noho Fidel for the amazing theme song and bumper music we love it and hope you do too. You can find more of their music at sumkilla.com and nohofidel.bandcamp.com

This week Nick and Joe were forced to read a lot of subtitles, much to Nick's chagrin. We discuss two films both made in South America that are pretty different stylistically and in subject matter but both films have a lot to sink your teeth into. God's Slave (2013) is a story that tracks two people on opposite sides of the war on terror. While The Snitch Cartel (2011) follows two low level cartel drug runners just after the death of Pablo Escobar. Beware of **spoilers** if you are interested in either film We also unveil a new segment called Big Boys Don't Cry, except both Nick and Joe aren't afraid to admit that they in fact do cry. Within this segment we discuss films that always seem to turn on the water works. Lastly we head back to the randomizer and find out what we have in store for next week. Two films that look like they might be tough in subject matter alone.

This week Nick and Joe discuss two vastly different films. The first a very intense drama about a Norwegian youth prison, The King of Devil's Island (2010). The second an old school Kung Fu film from China, The Five Shaolin Masters (1974). Nick and Joe butt heads on the first film but find a lot of common ground with the second. Next we discuss a couple of hidden gems worth checking out. Nick talks about a film that he discovered through Netflix. While Joe goes all the way back to his film school days to talk about a movie that has stuck with him. Lastly we head back to the randomizer to see what the film gods (or more likely a computer algorithm) have in store for next week. Complete with sound effects.

This week Nick and Joe discuss a bare bones documentary, Biggie and Tupac (2002) and a well made and entertaining comedy, The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill and Came Down a Mountain (1995). We also unveil a new segment called Hidden Gems. With this podcast we are discovering a lot of films that we have never seen, so we suggest some films that we think are underappreciated so that you can find something new as well. Then back to the randomizer to see what is in store for next week.

Why a podcast? Why us? In episode 1 Nick and Joe discuss their love of movies and why they have decided to do a podcast. We also select the first two films that will be reviewed for the next episode with the online randomizer allflicks.com and we plan to have a little fun along the way. A HUGE Thank You! to Sum and Noho Fidel for the amazing theme song and bumper music we love it and hope you do too. You can find more of their music at sumkilla.com and nohofidel.bandcamp.com