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Don't know what to watch? Join film critics Jon Negroni and Will Ashton for no-nonsense conversations about the latest films coming to theaters and streaming online. They may not always agree, but one thing's for sure. They're both Cinemaholics.
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The weekly show where we discuss a show that used to come out weekly. On Mad Men Men, we take a close look at each episode of the AMC series "Mad Men," which ran from 2007 to 2015, gearing our conversation around the conversation the show is having about gender, the patriarchy, and other things that make us mad. Hosted by Jon Negroni, Will Ashton, and Mike Overhulse.
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We're not known for blowing smoke on Mad Men Men, but I guess we can make an exception for this penultimate episode of the season! That's right, we're back to discuss Season 4, Episode 12, titled "Blowing Smoke." Which finds the old gang at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce scrambling in the fog of losing Lucky Strike. As usual, we recap the episode, gi…
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This week on Cinemaholics, we review Saturday Night, a new awards-season comedy depicting the 90 minutes leading up to the airing of SNL's momentous first episode. Jason Reitman directs and co-writes with Gil Kenan, and we discuss the highs and lows of what is ultimately a fantastical, yet uneven origin story with plenty to laugh at. Saturday Night…
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Joker: Folie à Deux rolls out into theaters this weekend, and not everyone is smiling about that. Stay tuned for our in-depth review of the film on our main show, but for now here's a spoiler-free reaction. Todd Phillips directed and co-wrote Joker: Folie à Deux with Scott Silver. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, and Cath…
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We’ll be doing an in-depth review of Saturday Night on the main show soon, but here is a quick instant take of the film coming right out of the theater. Directed by Jason Reitman and featuring a star-studded cast, Saturday Night chronicles the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the fateful airing of the first episode of what would eventually become S…
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On this latest edition of Cinemaholics Headlines, Jon Negroni jumps on the mic to share his thoughts on a few big news stories in the world of film and entertainment. Our main story at the end covers some seriously damaging revelations about the working conditions at Pixar in the wake of Inside Out 2's unprecedented success. Headlines: First traile…
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Will Ashton just watched Transformers One, and so we're transforming the "instant take" review this time around into the Will Ashton Instant Take. That's right, Will talks about the new film directed by Josh Cooley without getting into spoilers and shares his reaction coming right out of the theater. Transformers One opens in theaters on September …
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This week on Cinemaholics, we review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton's 1988 cult(?) classic of the same name, minus one name. Burton returns as director with Alfred Gough and Miles Millar as co-screenwriters, and we discuss the film's big success at the box office and whether or not the hype is deserved, deserved, des…
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We'll be doing an in-depth review of The Wild Robot on the main show soon, but here is a quick instant take of the film coming right out of the theater. Chris Sanders directed and wrote The Wild Robot, which opens in theaters on September 27 through DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures. Some critics are calling it the best animated feature o…
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On this latest edition of Cinemaholics Headlines, Jon Negroni jumps on the mic to share his thoughts on a few big news stories in the world of film. Our main story at the end covers a critic-curated list of the movies to watch in case you missed this year's fall festivals. You can find a transcript of this podcast here. Hulu buys NUTCRACKERS. Matt …
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Jon Negroni unpacks a few big news stories in the world of film this week, including some weird drama and false rumors about Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. James Earl Jones passes away at age 93. Disney is making a new Ice Age movie. Judd Apatow and Steven Spielberg are making a Cola Wars movie about Pepsi and Coke. Michael B. Jordan to direc…
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Our full, in-depth review of The Substance will hopefully hit the feeds soon, but in the meantime, check out Jon Negroni's spoiler-free instant take of the film right out of the theater. The Substance premiered earlier this year at Cannes and will be released by Mubi on September 20, 2024 in the U.S. The film was directed and written by Coralie Far…
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Seeking Mavis Beacon might just be your type. Special guest Jazmin Jones, director and DIY detective behind the new documentary, recently sat down with Jon Negroni for a conversation about online privacy, internet nostalgia, and of course, Letterboxd reviews. In the late 80s and throughout the 1990s, millions of people for the first time learned ho…
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Our full review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will hit the feeds soon, but in the meantime, check out Jon Negroni's spoiler-free instant take of the film right out of the theater. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice opens in theaters on September 6, 2024. It was directed by Tim Burton and co-written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The cast includes Michael Keat…
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The Chinese Walls are coming down for Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce this week as we dig into Season 4, Episode 11. That's right, Mad Men Men is back for another dive into how Don Draper is the absolute worst at balancing professional and personal relationships, plus how desperation truly drives all of us. As usual, we recap the episode, give our ana…
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The summer movie season is finally over, and we had some big surprises across the board this year. So this week, the Cinemaholics crunch the numbers and analyze the highs and lows of the box office releases and how this year compares to the last few. Plus we get a chance to dig a little into a few releases we didn't review on the main show and re-l…
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This week on Cinemaholics, we review Alien: Romulus, the seventh installment in the Alien franchise (not counting the Alien vs. Predator movies for obvious reasons). And this time with Fede Álvarez as director after previously helming the Evil Dead 2013 remake and Don't Breathe in 2016. The cast includes Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux,…
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Fittingly enough, we're on our hands and knees begging you to give Mad Men Men a chance. Just don't hit us over the head for it. That's right, this week we're talking about Season 4 Episode 10 of Mad Men, titled "Hands and Knees." As usual, we recap the episode, give our analysis, and reference the director/writer/actors' commentaries as well as Ma…
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We're podcasters, not astronauts, so give us some slack if we don't shoot for new heights with "The Beautiful Girls." A Mad Men episode with ample hijinks and comedy mixed with dramatic workplace sexism and Don Draper constantly disappointing the women in his life. Because, well, this is Mad Men. And the Mad Men "Men" never know what's going on... …
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This week on Cinemaholics, we kick off with a review of Borderlands, directed and co-written by Eli Roth and based on the hit video game no one's really cared much about in about a decade. Next we take a look at Dídi, a Sundance favorite and indie dramedy darling directed by Sean Wang in his directorial debut. Then we finish out the show with Trap,…
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A thing like that, we managed to get to "The Summer Man" before the end of the summer. That's right, this week we dig into the eight episode of the fourth season of Mad Men, in which Peggy is on "fire" and Don faces his toughest nemesis yet: sobriety. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of…
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Fine, we'll take a stab at reviewing this movie. This week, we revisit the Marvel Cinematic Universe and then some with Deadpool & Wolverine, which stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as...I mean, you get it. Deadpool & Wolverineisn't just the third Deadpool movie, it's also the latest MCU movie (technically?) and effectively a tribute to the 20th…
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Want us to talk about "The Suitcase," widely considered one of the greatest episodes of any television show ever? Well, that's what the podcast is for! That's right, this week we dig into the seventh episode of the fourth season of Mad Men. And listeners, it's a knockout. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men fr…
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Many have said that Mad Men Men is the cure for the common podcast. That's right, this week we discuss and analyze 'Waldorf Stories,' the sixth episode of the fourth season of Mad Men. And we're planning on going on a bender even if we don't win an award for this. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the p…
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It's ok Don, Mad Men Men doesn't have a budget for a commercial, either. That's right, this week we're getting into 'The Chrysanthemum and the Sword,' the fifth episode of Season 4. And we don't need a "gift" from you the listeners, as you just being our listeners is plenty gift enough. Just don't invite us to any sleepovers anytime soon. In case t…
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We at Mad Men Men know a little something about being the rejected podcast. That's right, we're talking about Season 4 Episode 4 this week, directed by the one and only John Slattery A.K.A. Roger Sterling! If you have any criticisms, be sure to write half a sentence on your typewriter and then throw the paper out. In case this is your first time di…
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This week on Mad Men Men, we venture back out to sunny Los Angeles to visit our old friend Anna Draper and get some decidedly NOT good news to ring in the new year. But at least Don gets to stay in his Lane. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watc…
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Talk about emotional stakes. This week, we share our (ahem) feelings on Inside Out 2, the direct sequel to Pixar's breakout hit Inside Out from 2015. This time with Kelsey Mann taking over directorial duties in his debut alongside screenwriters Meg LaFauve and Dave Holstein. The film features the voice talents of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis B…
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We're definitely not mad or furious! That's right, we're finally discussing Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which serves as a prequel to George Miller's triumphant Mad Max: Fury Road from 2015. Miller returns as director of course, this time with Anya Taylor-Joy starring as Furiosa (and Alyla Browne during the character's younger years). The cast also inc…
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This week on Mad Men Men, it’s Christmas in June as we discuss “Christmas Comes But Once a Year,” the second episode of Season 4. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a superfan who watches excessively …
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It wasn't easy, but we managed to release this episode of Cinemaholics not on a Monday...unless you're on the east coast. Special guest Matt Serafini returns to the show this week to help us review The Garfield Movie, directed by Mark Dindal and featuring the voice, uh, talents of Chris Pratt, oh and also Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving …
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This week on Mad Men Men, we kick off Season 4 with “Public Relations,” which is pretty much a pilot type of episode smack dab in the middle of the whole series. In case this is your first time digging into our podcast, we recap Mad Men from the perspective of a first-time watcher, someone who only watched the show once while it was airing, and a s…
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Special guest Jeff Swystun, an actual Madison Avenue advertising veteran, joins us to discuss the Season 3 finale of Mad Men! Often praised as one of the best episodes of the entire series, we're far from closing the door on new tidbits, trivia, and ideas to unpack in this exciting season closer. Discussion Points: How characters in Mad Men balance…
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Looks like the ball's in our court. This week we finally discuss Challengers, the newest film directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Suspiria, Bones and All) and written by Justin Kuritzkes. This feisty psychological sports drama stars Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist as three tennis players with some, ahem, fluid connections that…
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Cinemaholics together strong. That's right, we're talking about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes this week, the fourth film in the Planet of the Apes prequel reboot franchise, which kicked off with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011. Wes Ball (Maze Runner) takes over as directer with Josh Friedman as the screenwriter, and the cast includes Owe…
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What kind of Cinemaholic are you? While Jon Negroni is out of the country, Will Ashton and special guest Cory Woodroof hold down the fort, so to speak, and discuss Alex Garland's explosive new film, Civil War. A24's most expensive film to date, and likely to be one of their highest grossers to boot, the war drama stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaney,…
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The 96th Academy Awards have exited the building, but we're just getting started on talking Oscars 2024! We discuss the nominees and pick our own winners, while also recapping the "actual" winners from the "actual" ceremony. Will the Cinemaholics agree with the Academy, or even (gasp) each other?! Don't change the channel if you want to find out! O…
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This week, we finally discuss the release and reception of Dune: Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve. After a delayed release and somewhat botched streaming strategy with the last film, Warner Bros. gave the sci-fi epic another chance to spice up the box office. But does Dune: Part Two fulfill the prophecy of that last film and Frank Herbert's 1…
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It's an unofficial "It Ain't Ogre 'Til It's Ogre" podcast reunion! Special guests Matt Serafini and Chris Sheridan join us this week to discuss Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson. We delve into the broader multiverse of Sony's Spider-Manmovies and its unholy trinity of "villain movies." Who is Madame Web? What's going on with that ADR? How did thi…
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This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton discuss the new dark comedy road film Drive-Away Dolls, directed by Ethan Coen — who co-wrote the film with Tricia Cooke — and starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, Matt Damon, and Will Ashton. Will is of course excited to t…
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This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton discuss the film Argyle, a new spy action comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Sofia Boutella, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson. They delve into Vaughn's early career, his style…
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This week on Cinemaholics, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton discuss the films Poor Things and The Zone of Interest. Both movies have been expanding in theaters nationwide, with many people debating and analyzing the themes of sexuality and feminism in Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo. As w…
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Welcome back for Part 2 of our catchup on the winter releases we missed while on vacation. We focus mostly on Ferrari, Michael Mann's first film in eight years. As well as Godzilla Minus One, The Boy and the Heron, American Fiction, The Color Purple, and The Zone of Interest, just to name a few! Show Notes: (Might be 30 seconds ahead due to ads!) 0…
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Turn off the TV and listen up! We're back for another episode of Mad Men, this time unpacking "The Grown-Ups," the penultimate episode of Season 3. SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Introduction 03:27 – The JFK Assassination 08:59 – The Grown-Ups as a title 11:00 – Characters Regressing and Pete's anxiety 17:46 – The Loss of Innocence 22:23 – Peggy's Roommate 24:…
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Hey there, we haven't seen you in a while! Our fault for running off to take over our father's dog food company. Oh? You want to show us something in our office? You sure look pretty serious. Well, hopefully it's to talk about Season 3 Episode 11 of Mad Men, titled "The Gypsy and the Hobo." We can explain. Just wait in the car, we'll be right back.…
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And we're back. After the longest hiatus in Cinemaholics history (and unplanned), the movies didn't stop coming out just because we were away. So this week we catch up on some of the releases that came out while we were away. This is Part 1 of our overall conversation, which will continue with even more flicks in the near future (not five weeks fro…
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Turns out streaming is a wish Disney's heart makes. That's right, this week we review Wish, the latest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios and part of the company's 100 year anniversary...for better or worse. The directors are Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, with a screenplay written by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore. The voice cast includes…
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We can't say we've been hungering for more YA dystopian prequels, but The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes might just have us singing a new tune. So this week on Cinemaholics, we kick off the winter season with some, well, Snow. The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes was directed by franchise mainstay Francis Lawrence and written by Michael…
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Goodness, we're starting to take this podcast so personally. That's right, it's time for another episode of the Mad Men Men podcast, and this week we're folding laundry and uncovering some secrets behind Don Draper's talent for leaving a room. And you know what they say. You can't frame a podcast. In case this is your first time digging into Mad Me…
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Execution is everything. This week on Cinemaholics, we review The Killer, a new action thriller directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker — their first collaboration since Seven in 1995 — and based on the eponymous French graphic novels by Alexis "Matz" Nolent and Luc Jacamon. The cast includes Michael Fassbender, Arliss Howard, …
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Last week, we paid tribute to Sal Romano's final appearance on Mad Men, so this week we had on Bryan Batt, the actor who plays Sal to talk about all things Mad Men! The best part might be the fact that Will had no idea Bryan was going to be on the show going in, so you get to hear his actual reaction to suddenly seeing Sal himself in the recording …
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