Well, the verdict is in from the USofA (as it already has been from the rest of the world) and Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Dune appears to work, even on skeptics like Jim who have been resistant to it's Lynch-tainted charms for decades. But it is any wonder? When a movie looks this good and displays such an overwhelming amount of creativity, you just ca ... Show More
Jul 31
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
Tom Holland returns as Spider-Man, and Jim and A.Ron return with another First Run Movie! They break down some surprising character appearances (and castings), discuss where the story fits into the ever-expanding Marvel universe, and marvel at Jon Bernthal's return as a slightly ... Show More
24m 40s
Jul 30
House of the Dragon - S03E06 - Faceless Men - Feedback
We’ve got a Hightower of mail to get through this week for House of the Dragon, Season Three, Episode Six, “Faceless Men”. King Jimhaerys and Ser A.Ron hear the concerns of the realm, from the fate of Corlys to the history of Alys Rivers to Rhaenyra’s romantic entanglements. And ... Show More
2h 10m
Mar 2024
Dune: Part Two with Denis Villeneuve and Steven Spielberg (Ep. 471)
Director Denis Villeneuve discusses his new film, Dune: Part Two, with fellow Director Steven Spielberg in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the throes of filming in the desert in comparison with Lawrence of Arabia, the comic and painterly ... Show More
34m 17s
Mar 2024
‘Dune: Part Two’ Is Here and It’s Spectacular
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the massively anticipated Denis Villeneuve epic, ‘Dune: Part Two.’ The trio discuss the scope of the film, the fan fervor, the movie star performances it centers, and more (1:00). Then, they discuss Villeneuve’s most successful ... Show More
1h 40m