Best Macias Podcasts (2026)

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Jean-Bédel Bokassa Part 3: A Coronation for the Ages 1:03:00

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The new emperor of the Central African Republic is introduced to the world in a totally surreal manner - with white horses from Belgium, finery from France and songs from a Broadway musical. The CAR’s finances continue to tumble. A controversial policy about school uniforms leads to one of the most tragic episodes in the country’s history. And as t…

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Jean-Bédel Bokassa Part 2: The Power Grab, the Châteaux and the Missing Daughter 58:27

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A new year brings new beginnings in the Central African Republic. President Bokassa attempts to modernise. But at the same time, the mass incarcerations and torture ramp up and corruption takes hold. And then things get really strange… An imposter infiltrates Bokassa’s homelife. A bizarre public competition is launched to marry off the president’s …

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Ed Wood (1994) 1:31:18

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Text us your movie thoughts! 185: On this week's show we conclude our autumn series -- MOVIES ABOUT MOVIES. This week: Ed Wood (1994) Next episode: AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Socials: Cristian on Twitter: @isoCristian Cristian on Letterboxd: isoCristian Hugo on twitter: @Hugo_Pinai Hugo on Letterboxd: Hugo_P Helpful Links Large Popcorn linktree Large Pop…

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Jean-Bédel Bokassa Part 1: The Butcher of Bangui 1:01:18

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The former soldier in the French army who seized power in his African homeland. The leader of the Central African Republic who proclaimed himself emperor. The emperor who ruled as an avaricious dictator. Jean-Bédel Bokassa’s time in power in the CAR began with promises of equality and justice. Hailed as a beacon of strength, he would go on to presi…

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The Watermelon Woman (1996) 1:24:12

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Text us your movie thoughts! 184: On this week's show we continue our autumn series -- MOVIES ABOUT MOVIES. This week: The Watermelon Woman (1997) Next episode: Ed Wood (1994) | Movies about Movies Socials: Cristian on Twitter: @isoCristian Cristian on Letterboxd: isoCristian Hugo on twitter: @Hugo_Pinai Hugo on Letterboxd: Hugo_P Helpful Links Lar…

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Introducing: Charles Dickens Ghost Stories - A Christmas Carol 48:31

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This is a preview of a brand-new audiobook from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Sir David Suchet as he reads a selection of Charles Dickens’s most chilling short works, brought to life with sound design and original music. We’ll encounter dark premonitions of disaster experienced by a lonely railway signalman… A Victorian murder trial cast into ch…

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Ahsoka - Part Eight: The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord 51:26

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Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka season one finale "Part Eight: The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord." Topics include our reaction to Sabine using the Force, the unfortunate transition cutting the Hera and Ezra reunion scene short, Morai's live-action design, and more!

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Camera Buff (1979) 1:17:03

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Text us your movie thoughts! 183: On this week's show we continue our autumn series -- MOVIES ABOUT MOVIES. This week: Camera Buff (1979) Next episode: The Watermelon Woman (1996) | Movies about Movies Socials: Cristian on Twitter: @isoCristian Cristian on Letterboxd: isoCristian Hugo on twitter: @Hugo_Pinai Hugo on Letterboxd: Hugo_P Helpful Links…

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Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003) 59:31

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Text us your movie thoughts! 182: On this week's show we continue our autumn series -- MOVIES ABOUT MOVIES. This week: Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003) Next episode: Camera Buff (1979) | Movies about Movies Socials: Cristian on Twitter: @isoCristian Cristian on Letterboxd: isoCristian Hugo on twitter: @Hugo_Pinai Hugo on Letterboxd: Hugo_P Helpful Links …

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Ahsoka - Part Seven: Dreams and Madness 49:03

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Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Seven: Dreams and Madness." Topics include the episode title, Thrawn's reaction to Anakin Skywalker's name and his need to control all the variables, Ezra not getting all the information from Sabine, our favorite Ezra moments, and more!

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Shirkers (2018) 1:16:44

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Text us your movie thoughts! 181: On this week's show we begin our new series -- MOVIES ABOUT MOVIES. This week: Shirkers (2018) Next episode: Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003) | Movies about Movies Socials: Cristian on Twitter: @_isoCristian Cristian on Letterboxd: isoCristian Hugo on twitter: @Hugo_Pinai Hugo on Letterboxd: Hugo_P Helpful Links Large Po…

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The Player (1992) 1:10:40

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Text us your movie thoughts! 180: On this week's show we begin our new series -- MOVIES ABOUT MOVIES. This week: The Player (1992) Next episode: Shirkers (2018) | Movies about Movies Socials: Cristian on Twitter: @_isoCristian Cristian on Letterboxd: isoCristian Hugo on twitter: @Hugo_Pinai Hugo on Letterboxd: Hugo_P Helpful Links Large Popcorn lin…

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Ahsoka - Part Six: Far, Far Away 59:52

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Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Six: Far, Far Away." Topics include Baylan's subtle reference to the Father from the Mortis arc, first impressions of Peridea, thoughts about live-action Thrawn, Sabine and Ezra's reunion hug, and more!

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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) 1:27:39

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Text us your movie thoughts! 179: On this week's show we conclude our 2025 movie homework challenge: a movie series where we watch movies related to 2025 releases – from director filmographies, original film installments, and other miscellaneous kino backlog This week: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (2022) Next episode: The Player (1992) | Movies about M…

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Hard Eight (1996) 1:13:44

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Text us your movie thoughts! 178: On this week's show we continue our 2025 movie homework challenge: a movie series where we watch movies related to 2025 releases – from director filmographies, original film installments, and other miscellaneous kino backlog This week: HARD EIGHT Next episode: AVATAR THE WAY OF WATER (2022) | 2025 Movie Homework So…

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Ahsoka - Part Five: Shadow Warrior 54:40

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Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Five: Shadow Warrior." Topics include Anakin's lesson, Ahsoka's growth as a soldier rather than a keeper of peace, comparisons between Ahsoka and Kanan, Jacen's Force abilities and Johna's desire to see Ezra training Jacen, and more!

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Ahsoka - Part Four: Fallen Jedi 57:01

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Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Four: Fallen Jedi." Topics include Sabine's emotional state of mind, whether Ahsoka trusts Sabine or not, Hera's reaction to the hyperspace ring, Baylan's desire to wipe the galaxy's slate clean, and more!

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Ahsoka - Part Three: Time to Fly 42:00

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Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Three: Time to Fly." Topics include Sabine's training session and how it would have been the perfect opportunity to mention Kanan's blindness, Jacen's "I wanna be a Jedi" comment, and more!

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Mysterious Skin (2004) 50:47

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Text us your movie thoughts! Marquee Week | 177: On this week's show we continue our 2025 movie homework challenge: a movie series where we watch movies related to 2025 releases – from director filmographies, original film installments, and other miscellaneous kino backlog This week: MYSTERIOUS SKIN Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. N…

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Was Superman (2025) A Super-Dud? 50:04

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Text us your movie thoughts! Reel Week | 176: On this week's episode, we give our mini review of James Gunn's Superman. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our 2025 Movie Homework. Next episode: Hard Eight (1996) | 2025 Movie Homework Socials: Cristian on Twitter: @_isoCristian Cristian on Letterboxd: is…

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28 Years Later (2025) 1:12:25

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Text us your movie thoughts! Marquee Week | 175: On this week's show we continue our 2025 movie homework challenge: a movie series where we watch movies related to 2025 releases – from director filmographies, original film installments, and other miscellaneous kino backlog This week: 28 YEARS LATER Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Ne…

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Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far) 1:05:13

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Text us your movie thoughts! Reel Week | 174: On this week's episode, we give our Top 5 films of the year so far; and discuss the NYT's Top 100 movies of the 21st century. Plus: mini reviews of THREE new releases: F1; Elio; and Predator Killer of Killers. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our 2025 Movi…

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Fidel Castro Part 10: Emergency on an Airplane 57:47

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The end arrives. Embarrassed at a baseball game, the Maximum Leader responds with arrests and intimidation. We hear first-hand testimony from a Cuban on the receiving end of the violence. A nasty public fall and a painful ordeal in the air show that age and illness are catching up with the dictator. But even as a change of leadership finally takes …

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Close Up (1990) 1:04:30

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Text us your movie thoughts! Marquee Week | 173: On this week's show we continue our 2025 movie homework challenge: a movie series where we watch movies related to 2025 releases – from director filmographies, original film installments, and other miscellaneous kino backlog This week: CLOSE UP Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next epi…

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Fidel Castro Part 9: Down With Fidel! 57:01

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After a tragedy in the Florida Straits, a dramatic tug of war takes place between Castro and America - all centred on a five-year-old boy. A new leader in the Soviet Union comes to power with fresh ideas which terrify Fidel. The Berlin Wall crumbles, putting Cuba on the brink. As riots break out in Havana, rebellion is in the air... A Noiser podcas…

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Ahsoka - Part Two: Toil and Trouble 36:55

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Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Two: Toil and Trouble." Topics include why Sabine and Ahsoka are unwilling to meet each other in the middle, Ezra's lightsaber being rebranded as Sabine's lightsaber, the importance of not growing complacent, and more!

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Top 100 - 2020's 1:04:42

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Text us your movie thoughts! Reel Week | 172: On this week's episode, we discuss Indie Wire's list of the top 100 movies from the 2020's, so far. Plus: mini reviews of FOUR new releases! Ballerina; Karate Kid Legends; The Phoenician Scheme; and Materialists. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we begin our 2025 Movi…

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Fidel Castro Part 8: Miami Vice 54:33

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When a bomb goes off on a south Florida street, it bears all the hallmarks of a Cuban expert. Castroland is going international. As exiles flock to Miami, Fidel sets off on a globe-trotting mission - meeting Colonel Gaddafi in Libya and dispatching troops to Angola. But back at home, not everything is rosy. And when a bus driver rams his vehicle th…

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Ahsoka - Part One: Master and Apprentice 59:01

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Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series premiere "Part One: Master and Apprentice." Topics include why Sabine is in a rut, why Sabine decided to train in the Force, Ahsoka and Sabine's mentor/mentee relationship, Ahsoka and Kanan experiencing impostor syndrome, Sabine's true home, and more!

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Tron (1982) 44:27

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Text us your movie thoughts! Marquee Week | 171: END OF LINE. On this week's show we begin our 2025 movie homework challenge: a movie series where we watch movies related to 2025 releases – from director filmographies, original film installments, and other miscellaneous kino backlog This week: TRON Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Ne…

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Fidel Castro Part 7: Che Guevara in the Jungle 57:13

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Castro sets out to create a breed of “new people” - turning Cuba into an island of mini-Fidels. A particular dairy cow becomes a national treasure and hot dog vendors are declared counter-revolutionary, as things get surreal. Fidel’s own sister flees, declaring Cuba a “floating prison”. And as one of the dictator’s right-hand men is killed, the rev…

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2025 Cannes Palme d'Or Winner 53:12

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Text us your movie thoughts! Reel Week | 170: On this week's episode, we detail the major awards from this year's Festival de Cannes, including Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi for "It Was Just an Accident" Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we begin our 2025 Movie Homework. Next episode: Tron (1982) | 2025 Movie Hom…

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Fidel Castro Part 6: The Cuban Missile Crisis 56:02

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The first man in space arrives in Cuba for a special visit. A passenger liner from the Soviet Union docks in Havana. But it’s not carrying tourists. Out in the countryside a massive yet mysterious construction project begins. Stranger-than-fiction plans are put in motion as the CIA tries everything to assassinate Fidel. And as Khrushchev and Castro…

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Fidel Castro Part 5: The Bay of Pigs 56:50

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A man who was right there tells us the tale of one of history’s most notorious military failures. Castro’s former lover is given a handful of poison capsules and dispatched to Fidel’s hotel. A Havana schoolboy crosses his fingers as the American bombing begins. And a young activist prepares to do whatever it takes to repel the impending invasion...…

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) 1:51:31

7M ago1:51:31

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Text us your movie thoughts! Marquee Week | 169: Your mission, should you choose to accept it... On this week's show we conclude the Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge -- every single Mission Impossible leading up to the release of The Final Reckoning. This week: Christopher McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Stay tuned for ou…

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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning (2023) 1:44:02

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Text us your movie thoughts! Marquee Week | 168: Your mission, should you choose to accept it... On this week's show we continue the Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge -- every single Mission Impossible leading up to the release of The Final Reckoning. This week: Christopher McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. Stay tuned for our Ree…

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Fidel Castro Part 4: Havana’s TV Star 57:32

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Castro goes on a victory parade, eventually arriving in Havana on top of a tank. Vengeance is wrought on the old dictator’s supporters, as the new leader moves into the Hilton hotel. Fidel takes a trip to Washington - for a sit-down with Richard Nixon. And a regime insider tells us how he turned his back on Castro, only to pay the price... A Noiser…

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Tales of the Underworld 1:21:08

8M ago1:21:08

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Johna and Maria discuss all 6 episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. Topics include Asajj's deepest desire, comparing the end of Dark Disciple to Tales of the Underworld, Lyco and Asajj's relationship, Lyco's Force abilities, the selfless vs. selfish theme in Cad Bane's arc, whether Isaac will follow Cad Bane's path or Niro's path, and mor…

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Did Thunderbolts* Bring The MCU Back? 54:04

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Text us your movie thoughts! Reel Week | 167: On this week's episode, we give our mini review of the 36th film installment of the MCU franchise with THUNDERBOLTS* Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge. Next episode: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning | Mission Imposs…

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Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) 1:28:56

8M ago1:28:56

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Text us your movie thoughts! Marquee Week | 166: Your mission, should you choose to accept it... On this week's show we continue the Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge -- every single Mission Impossible leading up to the release of The Final Reckoning. This week: Christopher McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Stay tuned for our Reel Week …

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Fidel Castro Part 3: The Mountain Guerrillas 55:16

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While Batista tries to convince the world that Castro is dead, Fidel regroups in the mountains. The world’s press descends on Cuba, hoping to meet this elusive rebel, and Fidel is only too happy to grant everyone interviews. Meanwhile, in Havana, Batista’s sick son helps to save him from assassination. But his grip on the island is slipping… A Nois…

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Fidel Castro Part 2: Shipwrecked in the Swamps 58:33

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Castro wrestles with Marxism and begins another affair. Attempting to reignite the revolution, he swims naked across the US border. At a get-together in Mexico City, he strikes up a rapport with a scruffy Argentine known as “Che”. Together, in a battered old boat, they will set sail for Cuba - to bring the fight to Batista… A Noiser podcast product…

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Tales of the Empire 1:19:40

8M ago1:19:40

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Johna and Maria discuss all 6 episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Empire. Topics include the two paths portrayed in the show between Morgan and Barriss, Ma's beef with the Mountain Clan, Thrawn's motivations, the New Republic's naiveté, Barriss's journey to realization, crossing paths with Vader, where Force-sensitive babies go after being saved, a…

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Is Sinners The Best Movie Of The Year? 56:35

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Text us your movie thoughts! Reel Week | 165: On this week's episode, we give our mini reviews of Ryan Coogler's vampire thriller, Sinners; as well as the MCU's latest, Captain America Brave New World. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge. Next episode: Mission Imp…

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Fidel Castro Part 1: Rise of ‘The Crazy One’ 1:06:08

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Fidel Castro - a revolutionary turned strongman dictator, beloved by his supporters and loathed by his enemies. The bête noire of the United States who pushed the world to the brink of annihilation. The ultimate political survivor who evaded hundreds of barely believable assassination attempts. We scroll back to the early years of the one they woul…

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Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) 1:20:16

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Text us your movie thoughts! Marquee Week | 164: Your mission, should you choose to accept it... On this week's show we continue the Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge -- every single Mission Impossible leading up to the release of The Final Reckoning. This week: Christopher McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. Stay tuned for our Reel …

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Cannes 2025 Lineup 1:01:43

9M ago1:01:43

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Text us your movie thoughts! Reel Week | 163: On this week's episode, we run through some of the biggest films premiering at this year's Festival de Cannes. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge. Next episode: Mission Impossible Rogue Nation | Mission Impossible Rew…

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Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) 1:17:41

9M ago1:17:41

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Text us your movie thoughts! Marquee Week | 162: Your mission, should you choose to accept it... On this week's show we continue the Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge -- every single Mission Impossible leading up to the release of The Final Reckoning. This week: Brad Bird's Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Stay tuned for our Reel Week episo…

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Introducing: Titanic: Ship of Dreams - Episode 1 52:11

9M ago52:11

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This is a taster episode of a brand-new podcast from the Noiser podcast network. Join host Paul McGann as he explores life and death on the most famous ship in history. You’ll be right there on board - setting sail from Southampton, chugging across the Atlantic, striking the iceberg and sinking into the icy depths. We’ll hear the harrowing tales of…

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Top 10 Films of the 21st Century 2:04:41

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Text us your movie thoughts! Reel Week | 161: On this week's episode, we're joined by guest Jackson Wells to discuss our top 10 films of the 21st Century. Plus, a mini review of the Soderbergh thriller, BLACK BAG. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge. Next episode:…