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By Chase Hutchinson

Scratch Cinema is a film review site that now has a podcast! Here we will be reviewing movies, talking about our favorite actors, interviewing directors and many other things!
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Disney Delays Everything, Ratched is Wretched, & Time for Some Misbehaviour

Scratch CinemaSep 25, 2020

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56:60
Oscar and his Awards

Oscar and his Awards

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle predict who will win what at this year's Academy Awards and talk through all of the films themselves.

00:40 - Intro
05:36 - Best Picture
16:46 - Best Actor
22:30 - Best Actress
30:02 - Best Film Editing
34:20 - Best Sound
42:30 - Best Original Screenplay
44:30 - Best Adapted Screenplay
47:10 - Best Animated Short
52:26 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
57:12 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
59:44 - Best Director
1:02:00 - Snubs
1:06:50 - Mortal Kombat
1:10:02 - Conclusion

Apr 23, 202101:10:29
Getting Through the Golden Globes

Getting Through the Golden Globes

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle recap the Golden Globes. All the glitz and glamour, the corruption and chaos, oh and mostly some movies.
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00:38 - Intro
02:00 - Golden Globes
6:00 - I Care a Lot
10:30 - Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
11:22 - The United States vs. Billie Holiday
21:47 - Judas and the Black Messiah
26:22 - Minari
28:30 - The Trial of the Chicago 7
31:05 - The Queen's Gambit
35:26 - Nomadland
54:37 - Soul
58:04 - The People vs. Agent Orange
59:02 - Raya and the Last Dragon
1:03:44 - Stray
1:05:25 - Conclusion

Mar 05, 202101:05:15
Judas and the Black Messiah, Space Sweepers, & Nomadland

Judas and the Black Messiah, Space Sweepers, & Nomadland

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle ask if you can make a radical film in Hollywood, talk what makes good science fiction, and preview some new releases.
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00:40 - Intro
02:22 - Judas and the Black Messiah
30:38 - Space Sweepers
45:32 - I Care a Lot
47:40 - Test Pattern
48:52 - Nomadland
50:42 - Conclusion

Feb 19, 202150:33
Scratch Cinema Podcast: The Films of Steven Yeun from Okja to Burning

Scratch Cinema Podcast: The Films of Steven Yeun from Okja to Burning

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle discuss the work of Steven Yeun in buildup to his new film Minari.
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00:40 - Intro
03:32 - Mayhem
10:47 - Okja
26:45 - Sorry to Bother You
37:40 - Burning
1:06:54 - Minari
1:12:52 - Conclusion + Preview for next week (Judas and the Black Messiah)

Feb 12, 202101:13:56
Golden Globes Remain Trash, Remembering Cicely Tyson, and Little Fish

Golden Globes Remain Trash, Remembering Cicely Tyson, and Little Fish

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle discuss the recent award nominations debacle, remember the great Cicely Tyson, and talk some new releases.
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00:40 - Intro 
2:20 - Golden Globes Remain Trash
21:51 - Remembering Cicely Tyson
22:30 - Sounder
41:45 - A Lesson Before Dying
44:30 - The Trip To Bountiful
50:32 - Tyson’s Legacy
1:00:42 - The Wanting Mare
1:02:25 - Two of Us
1:04:27 - Little Fish
1:08:20 - Conclusion 

Next week we highlight the great work of Steven Yeun's career from Okja to Minari.

Feb 05, 202101:09:07
F**k Anyone Who’s Not a Sea Blob and The White Tiger

F**k Anyone Who’s Not a Sea Blob and The White Tiger

On today's first podcast of 2021, hosts Chase & Quinelle discuss another special Euphoria episode and the new film The White Tiger.
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00:40 - Intro
2:38 - Euphoria Special Part Two: F**k Anyone Who’s Not a Sea Blob
29:20 - The White Tiger
57:32 - Sundance preview
58:32 - Conclusion

Jan 29, 202158:35
Best Christmas Movies, Soul is Sentimental, & Wonder Woman 1984 Falls Flat

Best Christmas Movies, Soul is Sentimental, & Wonder Woman 1984 Falls Flat

On today's special holiday podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle discuss their favorite Christmas movies then talk the new releases Soul and Wonder Woman 1984.
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00:40 - Intro 
02:10 - Best Christmas Movies
50:42 - Soul
56:02 - Wonder Woman 1984
1:03:20 - Conclusion

This is our last episode for 2020 so we will see you next year!

Dec 25, 202001:03:42
Sundance announces lineup, Christmas in Euphoria, & our Best Films of 2020

Sundance announces lineup, Christmas in Euphoria, & our Best Films of 2020

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle break down the newly announced Sundance lineup, talk through the HBO special episode of Euphoria Rue, and the best films of 2020.
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00:40 - Intro 
02:30 - Sundance announces lineup
8:20 - Rue and Euphoria
1:05:34 - Best Films of 2020
1:06:00 - Sound of Metal
1:07:07 - The Invisible Man
1:07:42 - Relic
1:08:37 - Portrait of a Lady on Fire
1:09:59 - The Nest
1:11:02 - Klaus
1:12:22 - First Cow
1:31:13 - His House
1:13:47 - Possessor
1:14:40 - Beanpole
1:15:42 - Small Axe films
1:17:00 - Canvas
1:17:42 - Feels Good Man/Mayor
1:18:57 - Conclusion

Next week we discuss our favorite holiday movies and Wonder Woman 1984. 

Dec 18, 202001:19:15
Movie Theaters Face a Crisis, Unpacking The Undoing, & Mank is Mid-Tier Fincher

Movie Theaters Face a Crisis, Unpacking The Undoing, & Mank is Mid-Tier Fincher

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle discuss the potential loss of movie theaters as we know it, talk through the HBO series The Undoing, and new releases from the Sound of Metal to Mank.
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David Fincher's Mank Does Not Feature Serial Killers or Graphic Violence and... That's Okay!
www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/12/02/52753821/david-finchers-mank-does-not-feature-serial-killers-or-graphic-violence-and-thats-okay

Sound of Metal Is a Profound Experience
www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/12/03/52865647/sound-of-metal-is-a-profound-experience

00:40 - Intro
04:22 - Movie Theaters Face a Crisis
17:50 - The Undoing
1:04:00 - Another Round
1:05:57 - Mank
1:07:50 - Sound of Metal
1:13:20 - Conclusion

Dec 04, 202001:13:06
Wonder Woman 1984 Saves Christmas?, Haunting of His House, & Sarah Paulson is a Wine Mom in Run

Wonder Woman 1984 Saves Christmas?, Haunting of His House, & Sarah Paulson is a Wine Mom in Run

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle discuss the release of Wonder Woman, praise Netflix's His House, then review new releases like Hulu's Run.
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The Fire Was Just the Beginning
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/11/18/51663795/the-fire-was-just-the-beginning

The Nest Convinced Me Never to Marry Jude Law
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/11/16/51399666/the-nest-convinced-me-never-to-marry-jude-law

00:40 - Intro
02:22 - Wonder Woman
05:02 - His House
47:12 - Collective
48:57 - The Nest
49:54 - Run
52:30 - Conclusion

Nov 20, 202052:29
Women Sweep The Gotham Awards, The Queen's Gambit, & Ammonite

Women Sweep The Gotham Awards, The Queen's Gambit, & Ammonite

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle celebrate The Gotham Awards' nominees, discuss the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit, & new release Ammonite. 

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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays

I Keep Thinking About One Bloody Neck Wound in Possessor
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/11/12/50992394/i-keep-thinking-about-one-bloody-neck-wound-in-possessor

00:40 - Intro
01:30 - The Gotham Awards
03:30 - The Queen’s Gambit
53:10 - Dreamland
54:22 - Ammonite
59:06 - Possessor
1:00:04 - Conclusion

Nov 13, 202001:00:10
The Haunting of Bly Manor

The Haunting of Bly Manor

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle talk through all of the Netflix series with special guest Taya.

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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays
@citystcrs

THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR: A COMMENTARY ON LOVE
https://thescratchcinema.com/the-haunting-of-bly-manor-a-commentary-on-love/

00:40 - Intro
1:47 - The Haunting of Bly Manor
54:32 - Conclusion

Oct 23, 202054:47
Evaluating Evil Eye, Navigating Nocturne, & What's New To Watch This Weekend

Evaluating Evil Eye, Navigating Nocturne, & What's New To Watch This Weekend

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle their most new movies yet. Evil Eye, Nocturne, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Love and Monsters, Shithouse and Kajillionaire.

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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays

‘Kajillionaire’ a bittersweet examination of family bonds and the urge to break them
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article246429625.html

00:40 - Intro
1:40 - Evil Eye
23:10 - Nocturne
48:34 - The Trial of the Chicago 7
51:40 - Love and Monsters
52:44 - Shithouse
54:50 - Kajillionaire
55:40 - Conclusion

Next week, we discuss all things The Haunting of Bly Manor.

Oct 16, 202056:27
Theaters Face Extinction, Breaking Down Bulbbul, & Vampires vs. the Bronx

Theaters Face Extinction, Breaking Down Bulbbul, & Vampires vs. the Bronx

On today's podcast, hosts Chase & Quinelle talk with special guest Alex about the potential loss of the theatrical experience then discuss two horror flicks Bulbbul and Vampires vs. the Bronx.

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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays
@alexbedead

‘The Wolf of Snow Hollow’ is a wicked and darkly comic creature feature
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article246256395.html

00:40 - Intro
2:32 - Theaters Face Extinction
13:00 - Bulbbul
33:30 - Vampires vs. the Bronx
57:20 - The Wolf of Snow Hollow
58:40 - Conclusion

Oct 09, 202059:10
Disney Delays Everything, Ratched is Wretched, & Time for Some Misbehaviour

Disney Delays Everything, Ratched is Wretched, & Time for Some Misbehaviour

On today's podcast, Chase and Quinelle recap all the new release changes, talk through all that is Ratched, and talk new movies from Enola Holmes to Misbehaviour.

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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays

From Oliver Sacks to Yotam Ottolenghi: A Documentary Double Feature to Watch This Weekend
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/09/24/45214946/from-oliver-sacks-to-yotam-ottolenghi-a-documentary-double-feature-for-your-weekend

Netflix’s ‘Enola Holmes’ is a refreshing look at the world through new eyes
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article245905775.html

A rich portrayal of complex characters, ‘Misbehaviour’ shows the value in bucking the status quo
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article245925220.html

00:40 – Intro
4:10 - Release Date Changes
7:02 - Ratched Discussion
51:00 - Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
51:29 - Enola Holmes
54:10 - Misbehaviour
56:20 - Conclusion

Sep 25, 202056:60
Emmys Extravaganza
Sep 18, 202047:38
Dune Drops A Trailer, The Boys Gets Review Bombed, & Woke is Weird

Dune Drops A Trailer, The Boys Gets Review Bombed, & Woke is Weird

What is to come with Dune? Why are people review bombing The Boys? Should you get Woke?

On today's podcast, 
Chase and Quinelle talk about their expectations for Dune, what they think of The Boys thus far, and how Woke is quite weird.
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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays

Doomed by convention, Helen Reddy biopic, ‘I Am Woman,’ falls flat
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article245562825.html

Wil Wheaton Is Not Your Pal
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/09/10/44444630/wil-wheaton-is-not-your-pal

Review: Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ is an imperfect and messy coming of age tale
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article245550590.html

00:40 – Intro
3:30 - Dune is here
11:00 - What’s up with The Boys?
37:16 - Hulu’s Woke Broken Down
1:00:22 - I Am Woman
1:01:17 - Rent-A-Pal
1:02:40 - Unpregnant
1:04:02 - Cuties
1:13:05 - Conclusion

Next week we do our Emmys prediction episode.

Sep 11, 202001:13:03
Host Director Rob Savage Drops In, Robert Pattinson Has COVID-19, & Disney’s Mulan Is Meh

Host Director Rob Savage Drops In, Robert Pattinson Has COVID-19, & Disney’s Mulan Is Meh

Its been one month since Host premiered, what does Director Rob Savage think of his film being the breakout horror hit of the summer? With Robert Pattinson getting coronavirus, can film production resume? Should you see Disney's Mulan?

On today's podcast, Chase and Quinelle conduct a fascinating interview then talk through a big week for movies.
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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays
@DirRobSavage

Best go watch the original animation. Disney’s new ‘Mulan’ is an empty experience
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article245405410.html

A Harrowing Look at Hate Told Through the Eyes of a Cartoon Frog. No Really.
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/09/03/44403773/a-harrowing-look-at-hate-told-through-the-eyes-of-a-cartoon-frog-no-really

A masterpiece from Charlie Kaufman, ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ is existential horror
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article245382470.html

00:40 – Intro
2:58 - Talking Host With Director Rob Savage
30:31 - More Host Talk
33:08 - Are Film Productions Safe?
44:02 - John Boyega Takes No Prisoners
52:00 - Mulan
54:19 - Feels Good Man
56:54 - I’m Thinking of Ending Things
58:13 - Remembering Chadwick Boseman
1:00:50 - Conclusion

Next week we discuss Hulu's Woke.

Sep 04, 202001:00:54
No Thanks New Mutants, Destroyed by I May Destroy You, and Bill & Ted Face the Music

No Thanks New Mutants, Destroyed by I May Destroy You, and Bill & Ted Face the Music

Is New Mutants a disaster? Why is I May Destroy You the best show of the year? Can Bill & Ted Save the day?

On today's podcast,
Chase and Quinelle walk through the best show of the year plus tease an exciting guest for next week.
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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays

‘Get Duked!’ sees a group of teens on the run from a murderous Eddie Izzard
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article245206735.html

‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ shows the duo can still save the day
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article245266865.html

00:40 – Intro
2:02 - The New Mutants is a disaster
6:22 - I May Destroy You
1:06:05 - The Binge
1:06:55 - Centigrade
1:07:57 - Get Duked!
1:08:47 - Bill & Ted Face the Music
1:12:22 - Tell Me Why
1:13:42 - Conclusion

Next week we talk to Rob Savage, writer and director of the breakout horror film of the summer "Host."

Aug 28, 202001:14:15
Teenage Bounty Hunters, A Scanner Darkly, & Zombie Movies

Teenage Bounty Hunters, A Scanner Darkly, & Zombie Movies

What exactly is Teenage Bounty Hunters? How does A Scanner Darkly hold up? What is the best zombie movie?

On today's podcast,
Chase and Quinelle take it all on, now with fancy segments!
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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays

Disney is taking a crack at ‘The One and Only Ivan.’ Here’s the real Tacoma story
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article245085085.html

A cliche-filled romance, ‘Chemical Hearts’ is a contrived look at first love
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article245017355.html

‘Tesla’ is a surrealist reflection on the dreams of the historic inventor
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article245045605.html

00:40 – Intro
2:44 - Theaters Are Open
4:24 - Teenage Bounty Hunters
22:17 - A Scanner Darkly
40:32 - Zombieland: Double Tap
43:03 - Shaun of the Dead
44:04 - Warm Bodies
44:40 - iZombie
45:44 - The Girl with All The Gifts
50:32 - I Am Legend
51:47 - Little Monsters
52:02 - One Cut of the Dead
52:30 - Train to Busan
53:32 - Seoul Station
55:02 - Peninsula
57:02 - The One and Only Ivan
59:34 - Chemical Hearts
1:00:49 - Tesla
1:03:17 - Conclusion

Next week we discuss all things Michaela Coel from Chewing Gum to I May Destroy You. 

Aug 21, 202001:04:25
Live Action Avatar Is Doomed, Jamie Foxx from Ray to Project Power, & Boys State

Live Action Avatar Is Doomed, Jamie Foxx from Ray to Project Power, & Boys State

What in the world is happening with Netflix's live action Avatar? What is the best Jamie Foxx movie? Will Boys State destroy your faith in the world?

On today's podcast,
Chase and Quinelle bring you up to speed on all you need to know.
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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays

Dominique Fishback, Jamie Foxx save an otherwise disjointed ‘Project Power’
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244888012.html

‘Boys State’ is about a mock election, but it shows dark side of real political system
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244859807.html

00:40 – Intro
2:06 - Avatar is Falling Apart
12:32 - Ray and Mike Tyson
19:47 - Collateral
21:47 - Dreamgirls
23:47 - The Soloist
28:07 - Django Unchained
49:54 - White House Down
51:34 - The Amazing Spider-Man 2
52:02 - Baby Driver
54:02 - Robin Hood
54:36 - Rio
55:50 - Just Mercy
59:00 - Project Power
1:02:47 - Boys State
1:13:30 - Conclusion

Next week we discuss Teenage Bounty Hunters, A Scanner Darkly, and zombie movies in lead-up to Peninsula.

Aug 14, 202001:13:46
Mulan Costs How Much?, Raining on The Umbrella Academy, & She Dies Tomorrow

Mulan Costs How Much?, Raining on The Umbrella Academy, & She Dies Tomorrow

Is $30 too much for Mulan? Is The Umbrella Academy season 2 just the same as season one? Why should you see She Dies Tomorrow?

We talk through it all on today's wide ranging podcast.
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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays

Actually doing your taxes is more enjoyable than watching ‘The Tax Collector’
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244686257.html

A masterpiece unlike any other, ‘She Dies Tomorrow’ is writer-director Amy Seimetz’s magnum opus
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244717962.html

00:40 – Intro
3:02 - Mulan Is Going To Disney+
10:30 - The Umbrella Academy Season 2
58:52 - The Tax Collector
1:04:56 - An American Pickle
1:07:02 - She Dies Tomorrow
1:09:10 - Conclusion

Next week we discuss Jamie Foxx movies in buildup to Project Power, animation from A Scanner Darkly to Weathering with You, and much more. 

Aug 07, 202001:13:30
Tenet Goes To China, Road to The Umbrella Academy, & Kissing Booth May Kill Us

Tenet Goes To China, Road to The Umbrella Academy, & Kissing Booth May Kill Us

Who gets Tenet first? Is Blade a hero? Where are we at with The Umbrella Academy? Is Kissing Booth ever going to end?

We talk through it all on today's packed podcast.
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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays

‘The Fight’ candidly captures the dire importance of the ACLU
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244524202.html

A tale of love and loss, ‘Summerland’ sees Gemma Arterton give a terrific performance
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244548362.html

00:40 – Intro
03:08 - Tenet Goes To China
05:42 - X-Men
16:59 - Blade
29:02 - Altered Carbon
34:28 - The Old Guard
45:32 - The Boys
1:10:32 - The Umbrella Academy
1:27:32 - The Kissing Booth 2
1:30:12 - Host
1:33:57 - The Fight
1:35:22 - Summerland
1:36:08 - Sister, Sister/Moesha/Girlfriends
1:37:25 - Conclusion

Next week we discuss the second season of The Umbrella Academy.

Jul 31, 202001:37:30
2020 Releases Are Cancelled, Road Trip Movies, & Should You Rent The Rental?

2020 Releases Are Cancelled, Road Trip Movies, & Should You Rent The Rental?

Will The New Mutants be the next movie to be cancelled? What is the best road trip movie? Should you check out Dave Franco's directorial debut?

Back on the podcast is Quinelle who makes a triumphant return to talk through all this and much more.
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@EclecticHutch
@pizzamondays

‘The Rental’ is a horror film without anything to say https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244364352.html

Not even the great Rosamund Pike can save the misguided biopic ‘Radioactive’
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244362037.html

00:40 – Intro
05:47 No More Movies in 2020
14:17 - American Honey
27:39 – Magic Mike XXL
37:32 – Eat Pray Love
53:00 –  The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
53:48 - Little Miss Sunshine
1:00:00 - Mad Max: Fury Road
1:01:42 – The Old Guard
1:04:52 - Green Book Remains Terrible
1:06:52 - Road Trip Wrap Up
1:08:12 - Norseman
1:09:24- The Rental/Radioactive
1:15:52 – Conclusion

Next week we discuss monsters and heroes in buildup to The Umbrella Academy.

Jul 24, 202001:16:16
Possessor is Coming, Netflix's Dark is Delightful, & Wading Through New Releases

Possessor is Coming, Netflix's Dark is Delightful, & Wading Through New Releases

What can audiences expect about the upcoming Possessor? Why should you stop everything and watch Netflix's Dark? What new releases are worth checking out?

Joining the podcast is Michael Frank, Film Journalist/Writer, to provide his insights from Sundance and more.
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@EclecticHutch

@peachfuzzcritic

A Drop in the Ocean: On the Three Seasons of Netflix's Mesmerizing Dark
https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/a-drop-in-the-ocean-on-the-three-seasons-of-netflixs-mesmerizing-dark

'Palm Springs' doesn't make movie magic, but it has its moments
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244075642.html

‘The Old Guard’ has flaws, but over-the-top action sequences and Charlize Theron save it https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244075357.html

‘First Cow’ director talks about movie making and getting a bovine onto a raft
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244088262.html

‘First Cow’ is a brilliant mix of joy, melancholy and visual delight
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article241057951.html

‘The Assistant’ delivers a taut portrayal of the dark side of Hollywood
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article240165523.html

‘Flannery’ struggles under the weight of author Flannery O’Connor’s complicated history
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244239772.html

00:40 – Intro
04:49 – Possessor
11:12 – Dark
26:35 – Relic
27:35 – Palm Springs
29:15 – The Old Guard
34:37 – Film Criticism/First Cow 
46:12 - The Assistant
51:14 – Greyhound
1:05:00 – Conclusion/Looking ahead

Next week we celebrate the triumphant return of Quinelle and discuss road trip movies.  

Jul 17, 202001:12:52
Scratch Cinema News, a Kelly Reichardt Retrospective, and Bowing Down to First Cow

Scratch Cinema News, a Kelly Reichardt Retrospective, and Bowing Down to First Cow

What is cooking at Scratch Cinema? What Kelly Reichardt films should you see in the buildup to First Cow? What new releases are worth checking out?

Joining the podcast once again is Charlotte Little, Scratch Cinema new Co-Creator and writer, to break it all down.

You can find a full transcript here: shorturl.at/crEY5

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@EclecticHutch

@ALittleOutlook

Crip Camp: Inspiring a New Generation of Disability Activists
https://thescratchcinema.com/crip-camp-inspiring-a-new-generation-of-disability-activists/

‘First Cow’ director talks about movie making and getting a bovine onto a raft
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244088262.html

‘First Cow’ is a brilliant mix of joy, melancholy and visual delight
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article241057951.html

Relic: A Triumph of Terror
https://thescratchcinema.com/relic-is-a-triumph-of-terror-and-one-of-the-best-debuts-of-recent-memory/

‘The Old Guard’ has flaws, but over-the-top action sequences and Charlize Theron save it
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article244075357.html

00:40 - Intro
01:02 - Scratch Cinema Update
2:38 - Crip Camp and Hunchback of Notre Dame
6:52 - River of Grass
11:42 - Wendy and Lucy
16:32 - Meek's Cutoff
19:35 - Night Moves
37:17 - Certain Women
45:32 - First Cow
50:37 - Relic
52:07 - The Old Guard
52:57 - Palm Springs
53:52 - Conclusion

Next week we discuss the series finale of Dark, Greyhound, and much more!

Jul 10, 202055:05
Fallout is Getting a Live Action Adaptation, House of Hummingbird is a Triumph, & Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Remains Great

Fallout is Getting a Live Action Adaptation, House of Hummingbird is a Triumph, & Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Remains Great

Should Fallout be made into a series? How is House of Hummingbird one of the best of the year so far that not enough people have seen? Should you check out Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts?

On this episode is the return of longtime guest Jae as we talk through all that's going on and new releases you should be watching.
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‘The Truth’ captures a complicated snapshot of family
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243915527.html

‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ is a compelling documentary about the civil rights legend
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243914832.html

00:40 – Intro
01:00 – No Theater Releases In July
01:49 – Fallout and The Last of Us Part II Live Action Adaptations
07:43 – House of Hummingbird
44:32 – Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
58:06 – New Releases John Lewis: Good Trouble, The Truth, and Hamilton
1:00:19 – Conclusion

Next we discuss the films of Kelly Reichardt in the lead-up to First Cow. 

Jul 03, 202001:00:34
The Importance of Accessibility, The Elephant Man Plus Our Relationship to David Lynch, & How Does Shutter Island Hold Up?

The Importance of Accessibility, The Elephant Man Plus Our Relationship to David Lynch, & How Does Shutter Island Hold Up?

What can be done to make films more accessible to enjoy? Is a David Lynch film good to see on a first date? Does Shutter Island still pack as much of a punch?

Joining the podcast all the way from Scotland is Charlotte Little, Scratch Cinema writer and disability activist, to talk through all these topics plus much more!

You can find a full transcript here: shorturl.at/DGKO4

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The Elephant Man’s 40th Anniversary: Have Societal Attitudes Towards Visible Differences and Disability Changed?https://thescratchcinema.com/the-elephant-mans-40th-anniversary-have-societal-attitudes-towards-visible-differences-and-disability-changed/

Shutter Island: One Decade Later
https://thescratchcinema.com/shutter-island-one-decade-later/

Jon Stewart uses a switcheroo in ‘Irresistible’ to make a point. Is it successful?
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243747382.html

Is it a spoof? Is it a tale of the underdog? ‘Eurovision Song Contest’ is just bad
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243750187.html

00:40 - Intro
02:22 - Accessibility Conversation
17:46 - David Lynch and The Elephant Man
28:07 - Wonder and Portrayals of Disability
42:42 - Shutter Island
49:45 - Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
50:49 - Irresistible
52:39 - The Last of Us Part II
55:33 - Conclusion

Jun 26, 202056:54
Insecure Has Its Best Season Yet, Movie Theaters May Kill Us, and Queerness In My Soul from Love, Victor to Bubbles

Insecure Has Its Best Season Yet, Movie Theaters May Kill Us, and Queerness In My Soul from Love, Victor to Bubbles

What is to come with Insecure? Theaters are reopening, but is it safe? Does the new Hulu show Love, Victor hold up to the movie?

On our longest podcast yet, we cover what has been a packed week of releases.

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‘Miss Juneteenth’ unflinching in its portrayal of motherhood, hope and regret
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243559732.html

Someone should have grounded ’7500.’ It suffers from many flaws, including Islamophobia
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243573067.html

00:40 - Intro
02:40 - Insecure
44:02 - Intro Part 2
44:35 - AMC Reopening Without Masks
51:54 - Love, Victor
1:28:12 - Bubbles
1:37:53 - Miss Juneteenth
1:40:18 - 7500
1:41:47 - You Should Have Left
1:43:35 - Conclusion/Preview of Next Week

Jun 19, 202001:44:57
Discussing the Spectacular Spike Lee from Do the Right Thing to Da 5 Bloods

Discussing the Spectacular Spike Lee from Do the Right Thing to Da 5 Bloods

Is Da 5 Bloods Spike Lee's best film? How does Do the Right Thing hold up? What is the controversy surrounding BlacKkKlansman?

On this podcast, we discuss the prolific career of one of the greatest filmmakers working today.

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Spike Lee is at his best with ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ a complex tapestry of a war movie
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243464081.html

‘The King of Staten Island’ is a directionless and unfunny movie. Too long, too
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243409256.html

00:42 - Intro
04:11 - Do the Right Thing
22:41 - She’s Gotta Have It
27:40 - Malcolm X
30:58 - Chi-Raq
34:33 - Oldboy
38:08 - 4 Little Girls
42:43 - BlacKkKlansman
1:03:56 - Da 5 Bloods and The King of Staten Island
1:07:44 - Conclusion/Preview of Next Week

Next week we discuss the season finale of Insecure. 

Jun 12, 202001:07:57
Black Lives Matter, Reviewing Ramy, and the Series Finale of She-Ra

Black Lives Matter, Reviewing Ramy, and the Series Finale of She-Ra

The present moment requires us to speak up and support those harmed by an ongoing history of anti-Black racism. What we watch and learn from are underpinned by these real life stories. We will always be working to engage with the intersections between the stories we hear and the world around them.

In Honor Of Manuel Ellis
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-honor-of-manuel-ellis

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Oh, boy, is ‘Becky’ bad. Nonsensical story line dooms would-be thriller
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243206731.html

‘Shirley,’ a biopic about writer Shirley Jackson, grabs your attention and won’t let go
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243203351.html

00:09 - Intro
00:50 - Black Lives Matter
06:45 - Ramy
50:12 - She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
1:01:42 - Conclusion/Preview of Next Week

Next week we discuss the films of Spike Lee leading up to the release of Da 5 Bloods. 


Jun 05, 202001:03:40
Talking Tenet, the Best of Christopher Nolan, and Haggling Over Homecoming

Talking Tenet, the Best of Christopher Nolan, and Haggling Over Homecoming

Is Tenet about 9/11? Why is Interstellar the best Nolan film? Is Homecoming season 2 good?

In this special episode of the podcast, Editor in Chief Pollyjo Frantz joins Chase for the first part of the podcast and then the second part has Quinelle come back to break down all the watching she's been doing.

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‘The High Note’ chooses to be formulaic, and that’s its downfall
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article243001296.html

Amazon Prime’s ‘The Vast of Night’ is a different kind of sci-fi flick
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article242999953.html

00:40 - Intro Part 1
01:04 - Talking Tenet
04:55 - Best of Christopher Nolan
20:14 - Intro Part 2
22:32 - Hollywood
27:34 - Haggling Over Homecoming
58:56 - 'The High Note' and 'The Vast of Night'
1:03:53 - Conclusion/Preview of Next Week

Next week we discuss She-Ra, Ramy, and the new Elisabeth Moss film "Shirley."

May 29, 202001:05:40
Oscars Cancelled, Dead to Me, Isolation Movies, and The Lovebirds

Oscars Cancelled, Dead to Me, Isolation Movies, and The Lovebirds

In this episode of the podcast we talk through all the shenanigans of season two of Dead to Me, the best isolation movies, and the newly released The Lovebirds.

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Lynn Shelton, who created a legacy of movies showcasing the Northwest, has died
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article242849501.html

Rae and Nanjiani shine in the Netflix comedy movie, ‘The Lovebirds’
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article242850991.html

00:41 - Intro
01:25 - Oscars Postponed
03:02 - Dead To Me
28:38 - Isolation Movies
56:00  - The Lovebirds and Remembering Lynn Shelton
59:36 - Conclusion/Preview of Next Week

Next week, we discuss the new season of Homecoming starring Janelle Monae from Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail.

May 22, 202001:00:07
Discussing Asian Pacific American Heritage Month & Cinema from Driveways to The Half of It

Discussing Asian Pacific American Heritage Month & Cinema from Driveways to The Half of It

In this episode of the podcast we discuss the most number of films yet! We discuss Tigertail, The Farewell, The Half of It, Driveways, and so much more!

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‘Driveways’ lacks strong story but is saved by moving performances from Chau, Dennehy

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article242515996.html

How’d we get in such an economic mess? ‘Capital in the Twenty-First Century’ shows us

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article242677831.html

‘Capone’ is derailed by a convoluted story that wastes Tom Hardy’s talents

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article242679271.html

Next week we talk isolation movies and romantic comedies in lead up to the new release of Lovebirds.

00:00 - Intro

04:45 - Tigertail

22:37 - The Farewell

33:38 - The Half of It

41:10 - Driveways

48:49  - General discussion

58:42 - New releases 

 

May 15, 202001:00:01
Reviewing the Horrors of Netflix's Hollywood & Wrapping Up the Finale of Westworld
May 08, 202001:03:09
Invisible Man Revisited, The Theater Wars, & Recapping SXSW from Selfie to Tales from the Loop

Invisible Man Revisited, The Theater Wars, & Recapping SXSW from Selfie to Tales from the Loop

In this episode of the podcast we talk how The Invisible Man may be the last movie we ever see in theaters, Universal and AMC are looking to fight after Trolls made a big debut when released directly to streaming, plus discuss the 2020 SXSW Film Festival Collection and some new movies coming out.

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Rob Morgan delivers another stellar performance in rodeo movie ‘Bull’

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article242371611.html

Both joyous and heartbreaking, ‘A Secret Love’ is a documentary worth seeing

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article242325881.html

Netflix’s ‘Dangerous Lies’ isn’t funny or even coherent. Don’t waste your time

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article242324491.html

May 01, 202001:00:18
Dumpster Fire or Dazzling Inferno? Discussing the Fiery Finale of Hulu's Little Fires Everywhere
Apr 24, 202001:04:41
Deconstructing Devs, Dune and the Death of the Tiger King
Apr 17, 202001:00:53
Trolled by The Tiger King

Trolled by The Tiger King

We get reflective on this episode of the podcast. There is going to be a new Tiger King episode and that may not be a good thing. We discuss this, movies about toys, and some new releases that just came out.

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Next week, we discuss the show Devs and Alex Garland's long career in science fiction. 

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@pizzamondays

Maybe the Bergens should have won. Second ‘Trolls’ movie isn’t very good

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article242043991.html

In brilliant ‘Corpus Christi,’ a man finds his calling while trying to escape his past 

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article241832241.html

‘Zombi Child’ brings new dimensions to the zombie-movie genre, including a keen score

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article241830906.html

‘Slay the Dragon’ would have benefited from more voices in the fight against gerrymandering

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article241834346.html


Apr 10, 202001:07:28
Always in Atlanta Part 1: From Ozark to Baby Driver
Apr 03, 202001:27:42
Stuck At Home With Joe Exotic
Mar 27, 202001:08:57
Watching Pandemic Movies While In The Epicenter of One

Watching Pandemic Movies While In The Epicenter of One

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Here’s some quality streaming content to help get you through coronavirus pandemic

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article241273366.html

‘Blow the Man Down’ on Amazon delivers a delightful diversion during this trying time

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article241234866.html


You’re better off not wasting your time on ‘The Hunt

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article241307716.html


‘The Invisible Man’ tries to be more than a horror movie by examining domestic abuse

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article240658196.html


'Emma’ should be better than it is, but a meandering story line sinks it

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article240396656.html


‘The Banker’ never quite reaches its potential

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article241373861.html


Mar 20, 202001:19:04
Best Peter Pan Movies

Best Peter Pan Movies

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‘Wendy’ movie is an interesting and novel take on the Peter Pan story
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article240966096.html

Mar 13, 202001:01:27
Queerness in my Soul and Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Mar 06, 202001:14:27
All Things Emma

All Things Emma

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‘Emma’ should be better than it is, but a meandering story line sinks it

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article240396656.html

‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ is moving, beautiful and nearly perfect

https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article240602741.html

‘The Invisible Man’ tries to be more than a horror movie by examining domestic abuse
https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article240658196.html

Feb 28, 202001:03:01
Oscar Recap and Valentine's Day Movies
Feb 14, 202001:26:46
Horror Movie Madness

Horror Movie Madness

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Hello and welcome to the first ever episode of The Scratch Cinema Podcast. We are talking all things Horror in this episode. It will be part of a 2 part series. 

Oct 07, 201901:16:47