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#054 Bong Joon-Ho: Memories of Murder vs. Snowpiercer w/ guest Eric Lynch

Download MP3 In today's episode Nate and Austin compare Bong Joon-Ho's best and worst rated films, Memories of Murder (2003) and Snowpiercer (2013), respectively. Nate wanted to find out who the damn killer was, Austin wants Eric to soar, and Eric has to change his rating on Snowpiercer . Check back Sunday, March 26 at 7pm PST where we will compare James Wan's Saw (2004) and Dead Silence (2007), his best and worst rated films. Also check out this interview of Bong Joon-ho about his film Snowpiercer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsWhqpKBwG0 Snowpiercer Notes Worst Rated PLOT : Set in a future where a failed climate-change experiment kills all life on the planet except for a lucky few who boarded the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe, where a class system emerges. Ratings : IMDb 7.0 | RT 95% C / 72% A Released : 2013 Director : Bong Joon-ho Writ er(s) : Bong Joon-ho and Kelly Masterston (screenplay) Cinematographer : Kyung-py

#053 John Huston: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre vs. Phobia

Download MP3 In today's episode Nate and Austin compare John Huston's best and worst rated films, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) and Phobia (1980), respectively. Nate thought Phobia was fulling of surprising and exhilarating twists, Austin can't seem to get anything right, and Peter Lorre and Omar Sharif are the same person. Check back Sunday, March 26 at 7pm PST where we will compare Bong Joon-ho's Memories of a Murder (2003) and Snowpiercer (2013), his best and worst rated films. Also check out a recording of John Huston's 1949 Best Director Oscar win for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsTbRRIxSxs Phobia Notes Worst Rated PLOT : A psychiatrist involved in a radical new therapy comes under suspicion when his patients are murdered, each according to their individual phobias. Ratings : IMDb 3.7 | RT N/A C / 20% A Released : 1980 Director : John Huston Writ er(s) : Gary Sherman & Ronald Shu

#052 James Mangold: Walk the Line vs. Knight and Day

Download MP3 In today's episode Nate and Austin compare James Mangold's best and worst rated films, Walk the Line (2005) and Knight and Day (2010), respectively. Nate hates afternoon killers, Austin essentially financed Knight and Day , and they both continue their love affair with Joaquin Phoenix. Check back Sunday, March 26 at 7pm PST where we will compare John Huston's The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) and Phobia (1980), his best and worst rated films. Also check out this interview with director James Mangold discussing Knight and Day : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o74eO7-fBrw Knight and Day Notes Worst Rated PLOT : A young woman gets mixed up with a disgraced spy who is trying to clear his name. Ratings : IMDb 6.3 | RT 52% C / 49% A Released : 2010 Director : James Mangold Writ er(s) : Patrick O'Neill (written by) Cinematographer : Phedon Papamichael (The Pursuit of Happyness, 3:10 to Yuma) Notable actors : Tom Cruise, C

#051 Jean-Pierre Jeunet: AmΓ©lie vs. Alien: Resurrection

Download MP3 In today's episode Nate and Austin compare Jean-Pierre Jeunet's best and worst rated films, AmΓ©lie (2001) and Alien: Resurrection (1997), respectively. Nate spoils the entire Alien franchise, Austin got too hyped over  AmΓ©lie , and they both just wanted Alien: Resurrection to not exist. Check back next Sunday at 7pm PST where we will compare James Mangold's Walk the Line (2005) and Knight and Day (2010), his best and worst rated films. Also check out this interview with director Jean-Pierre Jeunet discussing AmΓ©lie : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ukTd3BIDoU Alien: Resurrection Notes Worst Rated PLOT : Two centuries after her death, Ellen Ripley is revived as a powerful human/alien hybrid clone who must continue her war against the aliens. Ratings : IMDb 6.3 | RT 54% C / 40% A Released : 1997 Director : Jean-Pierre Jeunet Writ er(s) : Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett (characters), Joss Whedon (written by) Cinematographer : D

#050.5 Leonardo DiCaprio & Martin Scorsese: A Collaboration

Download MP3 In this bonus episode of BWB, Austin talks about Leonardo DiCaprio and his relationship with director Martin Scorsese. The episode that goes along with this content can be found HERE . Check out this episode!

#050 Martin Scorsese: Goodfellas vs. Boxcar Bertha w/ guest Brandon Calvillo of "The Last Job"

Download MP3 In today's episode Nate and Austin compare Martin Scorsese's best and worst rated films, Goodfellas (1990) and Boxcar Bertha (1972), respectively. Nate really enjoyed the extensive use of banjo music, Austin has a whole side episode dedicated to Leo, and Brandon asks a very simple question about Boxcar Bertha : why? Brandon has a variety of other content that can be found on his Twitter , YouTube , and Instagram . Also be sure to check out his recent short film, The Last Job . Check back next Sunday at 7pm PST where we will compare Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Amelie (2001) and Alien: Resurrection (1997), his best and worst rated films. Also check out this interview of director Martin Scorsese discussing Goodfellas : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlAnGSd8ZTk Boxcar Bertha Notes Worst Rated PLOT : During the depression, a union leader and a young woman become criminals to exact revenge on the management of a railroad. Ratings : IMDb 6.1 | RT

#049 Guy Ritchie: Snatch vs. Swept Away

Download MP3 In today's episode Nate and Austin compare Guy Ritchie's best and worst rated films, Snatch (2000) and Swept Away (2002), respectively. Nate really enjoyed a fun and original British comedy, Austin calls out Madonna, and they both feel worse off for having watched Swept Away. Check back next Sunday at 7pm PST where we will compare Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990) and Boxcar Bertha (1972), his best and worst rated films. Also check out this interview of director Guy Ritchie and actor Jason Statham discussing Snatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00W9L_6djfU

#044 Billy Wilder: Sunset Boulevard vs. Buddy Buddy

Download MP3 In today's episode Nate and Austin compare Billy Wilder's best and worst rated films, Sunset Boulevard (1950) and Buddy Buddy (1981), respectively. Nate almost falls asleep, Austin rethinks his love for Jack Lemmon, and they both continue to painfully count down the days until Tarantino's retirement. The show will be taking a month long hiatus for Winter break, so check back mid-January where we will compare Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation (2003) and The Bling Ring (2013), her best and worst rated films. Also check out this interview with Billy Wilder where he talks about story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kZLGzY_bCs Buddy Buddy Notes Worst Rated PLOT : During a high profile Mafia testimony case in California's Riverside County, a hired killer checks-in a hotel room near the courthouse while his next door depressed neighbor wants to commit suicide due to marital problems. Ratings : IMDb 6.6 | RT 62% C / 42% A Released