Ourtwocents Podcast

With Chris still nowhere to be found, Admir teams up with Fahad for a second week in a row to review one of the last films of 2020, Pixar's Soul. The duo discuss the existential themes of the film and ponder how well it would be received by a younger audience, praise how the character arcs of 22 and Joe Gardner keep both young and older viewers engaged and contemplate how the world building could have been a little better.

This week Fahad joins Admir as they chat about the first big-budget superhero film to release direct to streaming - Wonder Woman 1984. The duo discuss how the sequel fails to live up the original, highlight the lack of character development in the hero and villains and criticize key plot moments that turn the movie into a mediocre mess.

The holiday seasons come to a close at the OurTwoCents Podcast with a Christmas favorite - 1983's A Christmas Story. The boys discuss why this film is so beloved in the genre, highlight how it accurately captures the rollercoaster of being a kid during the holidays, and deliberate the effectiveness of the narrative voice in the story.

The boys take a break from the holiday shenanigans this week and turn to a 2020 release - David Fincher's Mank. Starring Gary Oldman in the titular role as Herman Mankiewicz, the film tells the iconic story of how the screenplay of Citizen Kane came to be. The duo discuss if the movie is too niche for a general audience, praise Gary Oldman for carrying the film and single out David Fincher as one of the best directors of his time.

This week, the boys review the controversial "Christmas" movie Die Hard. The duo discuss whether this action film has the stuffing to be categorized in the holiday genre, how John McClane stands out amongst the 80s action heroes and why Alan Rickman deserved more from a subpar script.

We start the holiday season here at the OTC podcast with Black Mirror: White Christmas. The boys talk about how this special is all-time great episode in the series, discuss why the episode works with the Christmas backdrop and highlight how Charlie Brooker expertly wove 3 mini-plots into one fantastic story.

This week is a Thanksgiving day special - the 2011 comedy heist movie Tower Heist. Led by Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy, the film follows a crew of building employees who try to steal back the pension that was lost by one of their crooked residents. The boys discuss how the film is very much a "Brett Ratner" project, comment on the cast and highlight the shortcomings of this middle-of-the-road comedy.

This week's movie is the 2020 release, The Vast of Night. It tells the story of two teens in the 1950s who come across a strange sound in the night while at their respective jobs. The duo discuss how the films stands apart from other alien movies and how it stays true to the 1950s without relying on cheap nostalgia.

It’s a special week in OurTwoCentsville as Admir has been given a week off from Chris. Nevertheless, only the best replacement was found as Chris’ dear friend Dom steps in to fill in those shoes. The duo discuss the critically acclaimed, 2003 crime thriller, City of God. The two debate how the film’s location shapes the arcs of all the characters and how the gritty, realistic style of the movie creates a tough but artistic watch for the viewer.

On this week's episode, the boys of the OTC Podcast discuss and review the newest psychological thriller on Netflix, The Devil All the Time. The duo discuss whether the film utilizes its stellar cast to its full potential, talk about some shortcomings in the plot and try to make sense of what the film's take home point is.

The end of October brings the most Halloween movie of all time (perhaps) - Hocus Pocus. The boys delve into a childhood favorite and discuss why the film has stuck around all these years and how the film wraps itself up in the spooky season.

The horror movie streak continues - this week the duo discuss the 1980s psychological thriller The Shining. The boys give their take on the horror classic by highlighting how ambiguity in the film helps raise tension and create a sense of horror, talk about the few downsides of the film and debate whether the film's reputation proceeds the film itself.

The horror festivities continue on the OurTwoCents Podcast with the 2007 monster film, The Mist. The boys discuss how the single-location of the plot works in its favor, highlight some of the missteps of the acting and give their thoughts on the controversial ending.

October is horror movie month on the podcast and the boys kick things off the Korean zombie thriller Train to Busan. They discuss how the film attempts to stand out against the myriad of zombie flicks of recent times, highlight the importance of humanity in the film and point out some of the disappointments in an otherwise inventive story.

This week, the Ourtwocents Podcast delves into the new rom com on Hulu: Palm Springs. The boys discuss how the film builds upon the "Groundhog Day" plot to create a new story, they praise the chemistry between Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti and highlight how the film stands head and shoulders above its contemporaries.

This week, the duo discuss the critically acclaimed dark fantasy film, Pan's Labyrinth. The boys discuss how Guillermo del Toro's imagination and direction is at the forefront of this film, praise the use of practical affects and make-up that make the film appear timeless and consider the many different interpretations of the ending.

This week the boys discuss the 2006 comedy-drama box-office hit The Devil Wears Prada. During their discussion, the duo highlight the scene-stealing Meryl Streep, contemplate why the movie is such a fun watch and give their thoughts on the impact of placing the movie in New York City.

This week, the OTC duo discuss the new Netflix film I'm Thinking of Ending Things. The boys discuss how much art house is "too much", the very limited scope of the film's settings, and the many layered themes of the film, including the nature of human interaction.

On this week's episode, Admir and Chris discuss the 2007 crime thriller American Gangster. The boys discuss how well the star-studded cast led by Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe fairs in the film, explore why the film misses the mark compared to the greats in the genre and ponder different choices Ridley Scott should have made in telling this story.

On this week's episode of the OTC podcast, the duo dive into the black comedy bio pic I, Tonya. The boys heap praise on a stellar cast, anchored by the magnetic Margot Robbie and the scene-stealing Allison Janney, discuss how the editing and cinematography propel the film to new highs in the sports genre and question the integrity of the film given it's lax criticism of the real Tonya Harding.