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Strap in as we ride along with Michael Moore as he travels the world invading countries for their best ideas. Is Moore's latest film documentary or propaganda? Do concepts from other countries work in the US? Can Matt and Shahir ever do an episode without mentioning the MCU? Listen in to find out! As always, drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com for any corrections, omissions and feedback. We're also building up a nice list of listener requested films to review. Also hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/onlymoviepod/ Finally Itunes reviews really help us spread the podcast to new listeners, so if you're a fan, please drop us a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kia Ora and welcome as we take a trip down under to Shahir's homeland of New Zealand for upcoming MCU director Taika Waititi's sublime Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Without giving too much away... GO SEE THIS MOVIE, and throw a few shrimp on the barbie too (groan.... wrong country) As always drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod. BIG NEWS! You can see us live presenting a panel at PAX West on Friday September 2nd at 6:00pm at the Sphinx Theater in downtown Seattle - We'll be presenting a panel on videogame movie adaptations with Extra Credits host James Portnow and VFX editor Red Charyszyn. Come along for a live recording and our usual shenanigans! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another fan requested episode, this time from listener Ben Draucker who asked us to revisit 2000's Oscar Winning American Beauty. Matt and Shahir take a trip down memory lane to a time when boy bands roamed free and Kevin Spacey wasn't a president. Does the movie still hold up and is the critical backlash against it justified? Tune in to find out! As always, keep those listener requests coming to onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod. If you like the show, please give us a review on Itunes! Keep tho See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strap in for this weeks episode where we ride the farting corpse of Daniel Radcliff all the way home as we review the directorial debut of music video wunderkind(s) The Daniels. Spoilers for our review but we seriously urge our listeners to go check out this sublime post-modern castaway story. As always, drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or @onlymoviepod on twitter. The Facebook page is turning into a hotbed of non-MCU related discussion - so swing by! https://www.facebook.com/onlymoviepod/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which animal would you prefer to turn into if you don't make it through this episode? Shahir's going with a platypus because he can't make up his mind about whether he likes the film, while Matt's probably going to be a duck sized horse filled with anger and rage. The discussion gets heated as Shahir and Matt crack open Yorgos Lanthimos' The Lobster and deliver their verdict in the most deadpan and dry way possible - you want butter with that? As always, drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod. The facebook page is becoming a hive of villainy, so stop by and check out the guys online feuds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's this? ANOTHER week without Shahir in the studio? Never fear, here to fill his impressive shoes is OscarWatch's Steve Buja (@SameNightMovie) and friend of the show Nicholas Parker (@park3rtron) to review Duncan Jones adaptation of Warcraft. Will gamer Krol love this poorly reviewed film, or will he swim with the tide of negativity? Listen in to find out! As always, check us out on Facebook, hit us up on twitter (@onlymoviepod) or email us in at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com with your comments, thoughts and general irritations! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Bonus episode for your mid-week listening pleasure! Listener Dave Rowe asked if we'd be interested in re-watching Children of Men, and we were! Matt and Shahir dip back into Alfonso Cauron's under-appreciated 2006 science fiction classic featuring Clive Owen wandering around a dystopian London society on the verge of collapse since humanity has become infertile. We talk about the films disappointing box office haul, despite being widely acclaimed as a masterpiece. If YOU have something you'd like us to watch, drop us an email at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod. Check out the facebook page as well! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's this? One week into it's release and The Lonely Island's debut feature "Popstar: Never Stop, Never Stopping" has dropped off the top 10 charts already? Never fear, Matt and Shahir are here to drive this back up the charts to Number 1! Why? Because it's awesome and because it might be the first time in a while that Shahir actually had fun at the movies (Whaaaaa?) As always drop us a line at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on twitter @onlymoviepod. We love those Itunes reviews, so keep them coming, and be sure to check out our Facebook page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the apocalypse and the X-Men are back to save the world... again. Having excused himself from yet another summer superhero film, Shahir sits this one out as Matt heads back to visit his alma mater in Fitchburg, MA to discuss Bryan Singer's fourth X-Men movie. Buckle in as Matt brings in seven special guests to try and replace Shahir's massive shoes (ps. Shahir wrote this) As always, email us at onlymoviepodcast@gmail.com or on twitter @onlymoviepod. We love those Itunes reviews as well, so keep them coming! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dive into the profound depths of a haunting film, exploring its themes of redemption and moral complexity amidst the horrors of the Holocaust. Engaging discussions analyze the protagonist's motivations and the portrayal of human resilience. The hosts balance sensitivity with humor, examining the emotional weight of survival and personal sacrifice. They debate the challenges of representing such traumatic narratives in cinema while encouraging listener interaction and feedback. It's a reflective journey that questions the boundaries of storytelling in film.