Ourtwocents Podcast

After going their separate ways following the events of the first film, Owen and Claire are thrust back into the world of dinosaurs when the creature's livelihoods are at stake. The two team up and help Dr. Hammond's former partner, Mr. Lockwood, rescue the gigantic reptiles before it's too late.  Admir and Chris evaluate the film's decision to incorporate both animatronics and CGI to bring the dinosaurs to life, critique some of the plot choices, and discuss how the film fits in this new trilogy. 

Elastigirl is called upon by a private telecommunications company to help change the public's perception of superheroes. Meanwhile, Mr. Incredible has to come to grips with being a stay-at-home father as he juggles the responsibilities of raising Violet, Dash and Jack Jack.   Admir and Chris discuss how the movie builds upon the previous installment, whether it holds up the same critical acclaim as its predecessor, and the impact of the franchise's 14 year hiatus.

Elastigirl is called upon by a private telecommunications company to help change the public's perception of superheroes as they look to finally come out of hiding. Meanwhile, Mr. Incredible has to come to grips with being a stay-at-home father as he juggles the responsibilities of raising Violet, Dash and Jack Jack. Admir and Chris discuss how the movie builds upon the previous installment, whether it holds up to the critical acclaim of its predecessor, and the impact of the franchise's 14 year hiatus.

When the matriarch of the Graham family passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry [IMDB].  Admir and Chris discuss the new horror kid on the block that has critics buzzing. The two examine what makes the film unique, analyze stand out moments and consider why the audience response has been more mild than anticipated.   

When the matriarch of the Graham family passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry [IMDB].  Admir and Chris discuss the new horror kid on the block that has critics buzzing. The two examine what makes the film unique, analyze stand out moments and consider why the audience response has been more mild than anticipated. 

In a dystopian London, Alex and his group of law breaking friends commit heinous crimes in the night. When a home invasion goes awry, Alex finds himself at the mercy of a new 'brain-washing' technique meant to rehabilitate wrongdoers.  Admir and Chris discuss this Kubrick classic as they explore the film's criticism of behavioral psychology and its depiction of youth culture. The duo wrap up their conversation by examining what the film can say about the current state of society.  

A young Han Solo teams up with Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian in a space heist that has them crossing paths with crime lord Dryden Vos. Admir and Chris discuss whether the film's lukewarm response was merited, how it stands as a solo (pun intended) feature and whether there was enough new material to merit its existence. 

As Wade Wilsom continues his career as a mercenary-for-hire, an unfortunate turn of events leads him to meet a hot-headed young mutant boy, Russell. Wade has to fight against his usual selfish motives to protect the kid from Cable, a cyber soldier who travels through time. Admir and Chris discuss how the sequel builds on the success of the first film, some of the drawbacks to the Deadpool story arcs and the surprise performances from the supporting cast.

As Wade Wilson continues his career as a mercenary-for-hire, an unfortunate turn of events leads him to meet a hot-headed young mutant boy, Russel. Wade has to fights against his usual selfish motives to protect the kid from Cable, a cyber soldier who travels through time.   Admir and Chris discuss how the sequel builds on the success of the first film, some of the drawbacks to the Deadpool story arcs and the surprise performances from the supporting cast.

Marlo (Charlize Theron), a mother of 3, tries to juggle the stresses of everyday life without much success. She finally reaches her breaking point and calls a night nanny, Tully, who helps Marlo in more ways than one.  Admir and Chris discuss this hidden gem of a film in a packed month of May. The boys talk about Theron's fantastic performance, an exceptional ending and the film's excellent portrayal of motherhood.

Marlo (Charlize Theron), a mother of 3, tries to juggle the stresses of everyday life without much success. She finally reaches her breaking point and calls a night nanny, Tully, who helps Marlo in more ways than one.  Admir and Chris discuss this hidden gem of a film in a packed month of May. The boys talk about Theron's fantastic performance, an exceptional ending and the film's excellent portrayal of motherhood.

Picking up right after Thor: Ragnorak, Thanos and his Black Order begin their quest at assembling the 6 Infinity Stones to grant the titan infinite power. Will the might of all the Avengers, both new and old, be enough to stop the catastrophe that awaits the universe? Admir and Chris are joined by two close friends, Hesham and Fahad, to dissect this mammoth film. The boys give their opinions on key scenes in the film, discuss stand out performances and try to assess the longstanding power of the film.

A mix of laughs, action, adventure and scares await moviegoers this summer. But which movies are you most excited for? The duo pick out their stand out films in months that are jam packed with films. To give their 3-movie lists an extra kick, the boys stayed away from any Disney produced film to focus on the lesser anticipated flicks to hit the screen this summer.

Marty McFly travels 30 years in the past with a time-traveling DeLorean and must find his way home in the hit 1985 film that spawned 2 sequels.  Admir and Chris delve into one of the most beloved films of all time as they unpack some of the film's most memorable features, including the relationship between Doc and Marty, its portrayal of time travel and the missed opportunities hidden beneath its story. 

A family living in a post-apocalyptic world tries to survive as sound-hunters threaten their survival. Themes of family and survival permeate the film from beginning to end.  Admir and Chris discuss the film's emphasis on sound, the stand out performance of Emily Blunt and the new direction of modern day horror movies.

Three high school seniors (Julie, Kayla and Sam) make a sex pact to have their first at Prom Night. However, when their parents learn about their deal, they go through a myriad of obstacles to keep their daughters from honoring their arrangement.  Chris and Admir discuss the stand out performances in the film, Kay Cannon's work as the director and the achievement of the movie in the "raunchy" comedy scene.

Three high school seniors (Julie, Kayla and Sam) make a sex pact to have their first at Prom Night. However, when their parents learn about their deal, they go through a myriad of obstacles to keep their daughters from honoring their arrangement.  Chris and Admir discuss the stand out performances in the film, Kay Cannon's work as the director and the achievement of the movie in the "raunchy" comedy scene.

Set in 2044, Wade and his friends hunt in the virtual reality world of OASIS for an Easter Egg that will grant them the fortunes of the company. However, IOI, a rival company with its megalomaniacal leader, wants the fortune just as badly. Admir and Chris discuss the substance of the movie, if Speilberg still has magic left in him, and the continued reliance on 80s pop-culture nostalgia in modern day cinema.