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IPocalypse Now
Some thoughts on MEGALOPOLIS, THE SUBSTANCE, and the power of narrative
Oct 5
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Drew McWeeny
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August 2024
Letting Film Nerd 2.0 speak for themselves on DEADPOOL, PURPLE RAIN, and more
Plus we're feeling more mellow these days... but why?
Aug 13
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Drew McWeeny
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July 2024
Leaning in with Film Nerd 2.0
Plus a look back at Robert Altman's breakthrough hit from 1970
Jul 11
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Drew McWeeny
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June 2024
Some thoughts on FURIOSA, drowning in the stream, and Dario Argento's debut feature
Plus we're recommending a four-hour YouTube video about a failed Disney hotel
Jun 3
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Drew McWeeny
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April 2024
We wrestle with the weight of legacy, the Devil, and EL TOPO
But let's start with the film we can't stop thinking about
Apr 28
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Drew McWeeny
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We rant and rave about 4K and begin our look at my thirty favorite films from the year I was born
1970 was a wild time for cinema and a great place to start
Apr 10
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Drew McWeeny
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March 2024
The Hip Pocket: Warm-Up #2
This time, we're taking a look at some beloved titles from the 1940s
Mar 24
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Drew McWeeny
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49:21
MONKEY MAN dazzles at SXSW and we dig into the James Cameron 4K controversy
Plus we look discuss the ugly side of nostalgia
Mar 23
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Drew McWeeny
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February 2024
James Bond Declassified: GOLDENEYE
Without this one, we might not have any Bond films today
Feb 29
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Drew McWeeny
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Is blockbuster language ruining our ability to tell personal stories at the studio level?
A few recent misfires suggest there are limits to what a blockbuster can do
Feb 28
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Drew McWeeny
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Ed Zwick's new book is an essential read for anyone who wants to tell stories on film
And there's some other great movie-related reading out there right now, too
Feb 15
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Drew McWeeny
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A quick heads-up
This week’s newsletter has been delayed because of power outages involving the rain here in LA.
Feb 8
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Drew McWeeny
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