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Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test.
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I Saw The TV Glow (2024) (opens the original)
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This week Parker has returned after going missing eight years ago, trying to convince Max that Doctor Who is real and this is the Nightmare Realm. But before they bury themselves alive, they simply must discuss Jane Schoenbrun's sophomore feature and the second in their Screen Trilogy, I Saw the TV Glow (2024). Will Owen and Maddy see the cinematic glow of victory? Or will Kane keep them and their chances imprisoned? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) (opens the original)
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This week Max and Parker are replacing their usual three criteria with three small tasks: trick a toad, steal a knife, and throw Rosebud into the fire, as they prepare to return to their long lost kingdom and discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2006 fairy tale classic: El laberinto del fauno , also known as Pan's Labyrinth . Will Ofelia conquer Kane's tests? Or will Charles keep her from cinematic immortality? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane i
Aftersun (2022) (opens the original)
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This week Max and Parker are reminiscing about a trip they took together years ago, which they shot entirely on Mini DV tapes, because it's time to return to the present and discuss Charlotte Wells' coming-of-age drama, Aftersun (2022). Will Sophie and Calum manage to give themselves one more chance against Kane? Or will Charlie put an end to the dance? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, h
Singin' in the Rain (1952) (opens the original)
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This week, Max and Parker welcome another returning guest – the Aud Brother himself, Wil Cowser! Tasked with bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Wil decided on Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly's musical classic Singin' in the Rain (1952). Will Don, Kathy, and Cosmo best the cinematic change brought on by Kane? Or will Charlie prove they should have stuck to silent pictures? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's C
Waterworld (1995) (opens the original)
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This week Max and Parker hop on their rusted jet skis as they dive into Kevin Reynolds' notorious flop, Waterworld (1995). Will the Mariner manage to find his way to cinematic dryland? Or will Kane blow him out of the water? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair h
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