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Maryland-based critics Charlie Juhl and Hannah Buchdahl debate the merits of new releases, from the mainstream movies that Hannah tends to favor, to obscure foreign films that Charlie likes to champion. It’s free-flowing, unedited conversation, with the occasional wine wager. Two very different perspectives. One entertaining podcast. Let the clash begin!
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It’s the Cinema Clash – Pandemic edition! We’re talkin’ random stuff, including #TheBanker #Vivarium #BlowTheManDown #TheMandalorian #TigerKing (how could we not?) and more. Stay inside, and tune in.Di Cinema Clash
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the JUMANJI franchise takes its blockbuster game to THE NEXT LEVEL; Clint Eastwood fuels controversy with his telling of the RICHARD JEWELL saga; DC-area film critics reveal their top picks as awards season kicks into high gear; and the National Film Registry adds 25 titles to be preserved for all eternity, prom…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE AERONAUTS drift when you want them to soar; THE TWO POPES captivate with clerical conversation; and LITTLE JOE sprouts a cautionary tale about genetically-modified plants. Plus, obscure facts about popes, flowers and balloons, and what it’s like to prep for the Washington Area Film Critics Awards.…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a pre-Thanksgiving podcast stuffed with a veritable smorgasbord of options including the animated return of Anna and Elsa in FROZEN II, the kindness-inducing drama A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, the heart-wrenching emotional family drama WAVES, the sharp and witty whodunnit KNIVES OUT, and an outlaws on-th…
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On this special ‘bonus edition’ of The Cinema Clash: a brief sit-down with the director and two stars of the emotional family drama WAVES - Trey Edward Shults, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Taylor Russell. We couldn’t talk plot (that would spoil the movie-going experience), so we chatted about some innovative choices in the filmmaking process. Tune in!…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the latest not quite a reboot, not quite a sequel version of the female-centric action adventure franchise CHARLIE’S ANGELS; Oscar-winners Matt Damon and Christian Bale fuel the testosterone-driven friendship movie FORD V FERRARI; Adam Driver pulls double-duty in the gut-wrenching relationship drama MARRIAGE STO…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: WWII action drama MIDWAY seeks victory at the box office; LAST CHRISTMAS hopes to be first with the rom-com crowd; PLAYING WITH FIRE is just for kids; and the documentary FOR SAMA proves tough to watch, but worth it. Plus, we wade (briefly) into the debate over Scorcese’s fightin’ words against Marvel.…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the sequel that is and isn’t TERMINATOR: DARK FATE; Edward Norton’s film noir passion project MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN; 15th Century shenanigans on Netflix with THE KING; the drama-less family drama FRANKIE; a promise to eventually see HARRIET. Plus, tracking our early picks for award season.…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Final thoughts on the Middleburg Film Festival, including a refresher on Taika Waititi’s WWII satire JOJO RABBIT and foreign film favorite PARASITE; plus, the informative documentary MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND, and the Netflix biographical dramedy starring Eddie Murphy, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME.…
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On this very special edition of the Cinema Clash, we’re on location at the Middleburg Film Festival to chat about the festival itself and a slew of films coming your way including PARASITE, MARRIAGE STORY, BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, THE AERONAUTS, FRANKIE, WAVES, THE REPORT, and JOJO RABBIT.Di Cinema Clash
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: delving deep into the dark with Joaquin Phoenix’s JOKER; plus, three foreign films, an indie, and a pair of docs. WHERE’S MY ROY COHN?, MS. PURPLE, FIRST LOVE, THE CLIMBERS, BRITT-MARIE WAS HERE, and JIM ALLISON: BREAKTHROUGH. And a shot of limoncello.Di Cinema Clash
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The DOWNTON ABBEY movie will charm its fans and potentially confound everyone else; The Netflix mockumentary BETWEEN TWO FERNS: THE MOVIE delivers some laughs, thanks to a who’s who of celebrity interviewees willing to play along; and Renée Zellweger showcases her versatility with an awards-worthy performance as…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: JLo flexes her acting chops - and more - in the scintillating stripper crime drama HUSTLERS; the film adaptation of THE GOLDFINCH is one for the birds; RAISE HELL: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS celebrates the legacy of a wise and witty maverick in the world of political journalism; LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND …
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The Losers reunite to confront Pennywise in the epically creepy IT CHAPTER TWO; a British whistleblower puts her conscience above the law in an effort to stop an unjust war in the biographical drama OFFICIAL SECRETS; and two adult sisters flounder in a sea of family dysfunction in the quirky indie BEFORE YOU KNO…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON inspires despite a few potholes along the way; the documentary LOVE, ANTOSHA proves heartbreaking as it recounts the brief life of a cinematic talent lost too soon; the Netflix rom-com FALLING INN LOVE sparks a lame attempt to defend the INNdefensible; TRAVIS SCOTT: LOOK MOM I CAN FLY sh…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Mike Banning is back – for better or worse – in the action/drama ANGEL HAS FALLEN; a new bride seeks to evade in-laws from hell in the campy horror movie READY OR NOT; and a Danish documentary filmmaker turns a fascinating mystery into a weird ride with COLD CASE HAMMARSKJOLD.…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Kids say – and do – the darndest things in the LOL funny adult comedy GOOD BOYS; a British teenager of Pakistani descent harnesses the power of Springsteen's music to find his own voice in the feel-good dramedy BLINDED BY THE LIGHT; a young man with Down Syndrome pursues his dream of becoming a pro wrestler in t…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN aims to unleash a puddle of tears; DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD is a gas – for kids; THE KITCHEN is no place for three talented women; BRIAN BANKS puts a flawed criminal justice system in the hot seat; and TEL AVIV ON FIRE brings a spark of humor and farce to the Israeli-Palestini…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a spin-off embraces its cheesiness and delivers a fun ride, FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW; plus, two intriguing documentaries about icons in their respective fields – MIKE WALLACE IS HERE and DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME.Di Cinema Clash
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Quentin Tarantino delivers a star-studded, meandering fairy tale that’s playful and grim in ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD; the documentary THE GREAT HACK explores how Cambridge Analytica mined and manipulated the personal data of millions of people around the world; Awkwafina balances comedy and drama in a b…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: THE LION KING seeks to reclaim Pride Rock with new animation and a familiar story; the action comedy STUBER could use a serious Lyft; the documentary BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE struggles to make waves; and MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE dives into the connection between a legendary folk singer and his Norw…
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On this special edition of the Cinema Clash: insights and highlights from AFIDOCS 2019, including the new theatrical release MAIDEN, a documentary about an all-female crew that stunned the yacht racing world in 1989.Di Cinema Clash
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a look at what’s swinging into theaters in time for the long July 4th weekend, including Marvel’s post-Endgame superhero adventure SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME and the Beatle-maniacal romantic dramedy YESTERDAY.Di Cinema Clash
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the MIB sci-fi action adventure franchise attempts a fresh start with MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL; Mindy Kaling writes and co-stars in the workplace comedy drama LATE NIGHT; a great cast and dark wit bring some life to THE DEAD DON’T DIE zom-com; music, peace, love and logistics propel the documentary WOODSTOCK:…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the X-Men franchise limps across the finish line with DARK PHOENIX; the documentaries PAVAROTTI and ECHO IN THE CANYON soar highest when the (opera and folk) music plays; and a philosophical courier gets caught in a robbery gone bad in the social satire meets crime drama French-language film, THE FALL OF THE AME…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Taron Egerton soars as Elton John in the ‘middle of the (yellow brick) road’ musical fantasy biopic ROCKETMAN; Octavia Spencer commands the screen – and the scream- in the conventional teen horror flick MA; and a Keanu Reeves cameo single-handedly saves the formulaic Netflix RomCom ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE.…
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On this edition of The Cinema Clash: a major battle over the live-action remake of ALADDIN; a unanimous decision on the high school comedy BOOKSMART; a non-decision on the arty French film NON-FICTION; a partial victory on the Werner Herzog documentary MEETING GORBACHEV; and an amicable draw on the first feature-length documentary about Moe Berg, T…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The wildly entertaining and violent John Wick saga continues with an action-packed CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM; Bailey the dog’s ‘purpose’ gets explored again (and again and again) in the sappy sequel A DOG’S JOURNEY; Fate, destiny and immigration all intervene in the YA RomDram THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR; and William Sh…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Ryan Reynolds lends his voice to an iconic video-game character in the live-action adventure POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU; a veteran ensemble of Hollywood golden girls ‘bring it on’ in the bittersweet comedy POMS; the letters and poems of Emily Dickinson reveal a bevy of surprises in the quirky biographical dramedy…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron pair up in the political romantic comedy LONG SHOT; animated dolls embrace their differences and defects in the well-meaning kids movie UGLYDOLLS; the true story of legendary Soviet ballet dancer and defector Rudolph Nureyev leaps onto the big screen in THE WHITE CROW; the Netflix …
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: spoiler-free thoughts on the juggernaut that is AVENGERS: ENDGAME; the presence of a Dame can’t save the British spy drama RED JOAN; and Elle Fanning sings it out of the park in the feel-good indie TEEN SPIRIT.Di Cinema Clash
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Tune in to the latest edition of the Cinema Clash: Take 5. Give us five minutes, and we’ll give you our take on the somewhat lighthearted DC Comics superhero movie SHAZAM!Di Cinema Clash
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On this inaugural edition of the short-format CINEMA CLASH: TAKE FIVE, Charlie and Hannah review the new live-action remake of the Disney classic DUMBO.Di Cinema Clash
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Jordan Peele unleashes the horror and the humor in US, his provocative follow-up to ‘Get Out’; THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT turns a story about high-speed information transfer into a financial thriller; THE AFTERMATH takes a potentially intriguing post-WWII drama and turns it into a superficial, sudsy love story; and…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the less-than-wonderful but certainly okay animated adventure, WONDER PARK; teens on the verge of adulthood endure love in the time of cystic fibrosis in the romantic drama FIVE FEET APART; a Chilean romdramedy adds a surname and Julianne Moore to create an Americanized version, GLORIA BELL; Idris Elba makes his…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: The MCU goes full-throttle on the girl power with the introduction of CAPTAIN MARVEL; the past and present collide in the intriguing German drama TRANSIT; and a mild-mannered choir director leads a double-life as a bold environmental activist in the quirky Icelandic eco-dramedy WOMAN AT WAR. Plus, #AgreeOrDisagr…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the animated RUBEN BRANDT, COLLECTOR is perfect for art lovers who also happen to like fantasy, film noir and heist movies; the narco thriller BIRDS OF PASSAGE dives into the origins of the Colombian drug trade; the IMAX documentary APOLLO 11 proves worthy of a second shout-out; and a big-time clash over what wo…
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On this edition of the Cinema Clash: closing the book on the adventures of Hiccup and Toothless in HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD; Plus, our final best guesses on what could win, should win, or will win at the OSCARS. Listen now, so you can hold us accountable next week!Di Cinema Clash
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